Camaro SS Named Top Sports Car in Kiplingers Best in Class Values for 2012!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yzrider58 · 05-17-2012, 05:12 PM

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Kiplinger auto has rated the best in class car values cars for 2012. Chevy takes 3 spots with the Suburban, Cruze and of course the Camaro!

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/12-be...-values-2012#8

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12 Best in Class Car Values, 2012

SPORTS CARS: CHEVROLET CAMARO

Sticker price: $32,750 (1SS)
Invoice price: $31,476
TrueCar national average price: $32,546
3-year resale value: 59%, 5-year: 41%
City mpg: 16, Hwy: 24

Kiplinger's Best New Car pick when it was reintroduced in 2010, Chevy's Camaro SS sticks to its hot-rod roots. The brawny 6.2-liter V8 delivers 426 horses and is cloaked in a muscular exterior with styling cues from the pony car's past. Plus, at just over $32,000, it won't break the bank.

Dznts · 05-17-2012, 05:22 PM

nice

dmax86 · 06-09-2012, 12:10 PM

it's a muscle car!?

Frank in MD · 06-09-2012, 01:02 PM

I understand the need for this story to be here as it's important to get all the positive press you can, but I'll never understand why the public needs such validation.

Personally I bought mine b/c it's the car I wanted, and it really doesn't matter who else likes it. I can't ever see myself using Kiplingers as validation in case anyone questions my choice of vehicle.

"Dude, why did you buy a Camaro?"

"Well, Kiplingers says they're a good value!"

Isn't that just ridiculous?

jesserayjames · 06-09-2012, 01:30 PM

Just an awesome ride..............................

2SSRSinBama · 06-09-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dmax86

it's a muscle car!?

to most they were even sub-categorized further than that...

Camaros, Mustangs, Firebirds, Challengers, they made up the Pony Cars

Jimmy Superfly · 06-09-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dmax86

it's a muscle car!?

Historical definitions aside,

If you drive a classic American car with a big block and SRA suspension then you consider the 5th gen a sports car.

If you drive anything from a Civic to a Nismo 370Z you probably consider the 5th gen a muscle car.

It's all relative to the context of who you are talking to.

Deki · 06-09-2012, 02:50 PM

I'd classify the SS and the GT as sports cars. I'd say the Challenger would be the muscle car out of the bunch. You don't need an article to tell you the SS is an awesome ride.

stratman2SSRS · 06-09-2012, 03:37 PM

As it should be.

montreal2010yellow · 06-09-2012, 10:39 PM

As for me a Sports Car is a 2 seater like the Vette. Stangs, Camaro's, Challenger's are Pony cars. That is what they where back in the 60 -70's

Angrybird 12 · 06-09-2012, 10:48 PM

Talking about resale values, I am in the process of trading my 2010 1LT for a 2012 1LT convertible. So just for a reference I checked Kelly blue book values for my car, then just for fun I did the same for a V6 2010 Mustang equipped the same as my Camaro. I couldn't believe it but the Camaro was valued $5,000 more than the Mustang. Great for the Camaro!!!

dmax86 · 06-10-2012, 06:12 PM

A sports car (or sportscar or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for performance driving and maneuverability.[1] Sports cars have been either spartan or luxurious, but good handling and minimum weight are requisite.[2]

ParisTNDude · 06-11-2012, 07:43 AM

I think Popular Mechanics and some other non-auto magazines gave credit to the Camaro as well. Some posters are right it wouldn't matter who does or doesn't name it "car of the year" or "best", it's still MY choice...but it is nice to know that others agree with my choice! When you bought an Edsel and everyone who saw it threw-up, it didn't make you feel too good! I personally like the acolades.

Angrybird 12 · 06-11-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I think Popular Mechanics and some other non-auto magazines gave credit to the Camaro as well. Some posters are right it wouldn't matter who does or doesn't name it "car of the year" or "best", it's still MY choice...but it is nice to know that others agree with my choice! When you bought an Edsel and everyone who saw it threw-up, it didn't make you feel too good! I personally like the acolades.

Yep as long as you like it who cares what the so called "experts" have to say.

05-17-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	nice __________________

06-09-2012, 12:10 PM	#3
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	it's a muscle car!? __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

06-09-2012, 01:02 PM	#4
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	media I understand the need for this story to be here as it's important to get all the positive press you can, but I'll never understand why the public needs such validation. Personally I bought mine b/c it's the car I wanted, and it really doesn't matter who else likes it. I can't ever see myself using Kiplingers as validation in case anyone questions my choice of vehicle. "Dude, why did you buy a Camaro?" "Well, Kiplingers says they're a good value!" Isn't that just ridiculous? __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

06-09-2012, 01:30 PM	#5
jesserayjames Drives: Drives a 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,858 View My Garage	Just an awesome ride.............................. __________________ CAMARO 2SS/RS 6M

06-09-2012, 03:37 PM	#9
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,161 View My Garage	As it should be. __________________

06-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#8
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	I'd classify the SS and the GT as sports cars. I'd say the Challenger would be the muscle car out of the bunch. You don't need an article to tell you the SS is an awesome ride. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

06-09-2012, 10:39 PM	#10
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	As for me a Sports Car is a 2 seater like the Vette. Stangs, Camaro's, Challenger's are Pony cars. That is what they where back in the 60 -70's __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

06-09-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Talking about resale values, I am in the process of trading my 2010 1LT for a 2012 1LT convertible. So just for a reference I checked Kelly blue book values for my car, then just for fun I did the same for a V6 2010 Mustang equipped the same as my Camaro. I couldn't believe it but the Camaro was valued $5,000 more than the Mustang. Great for the Camaro!!! __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-10-2012, 06:12 PM	#12
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	A sports car (or sportscar or sport car) is a *small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for performance driving* and *maneuverability.[1] Sports cars have been either spartan or luxurious, but good handling and minimum* weight are requisite.[2] __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

06-11-2012, 07:43 AM	#13
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I think Popular Mechanics and some other non-auto magazines gave credit to the Camaro as well. Some posters are right it wouldn't matter who does or doesn't name it "car of the year" or "best", it's still MY choice...but it is nice to know that others agree with my choice! When you bought an Edsel and everyone who saw it threw-up, it didn't make you feel too good! I personally like the acolades. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1