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, 04:12 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, 04:22 PM

nice

dmax86 · 06-09-2012, 11:10 AM

it's a muscle car!?

Comrando · 06-09-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dmax86

it's a muscle car!?

It's termed a sports car in the article. So you don't have to be :upset:

Frank in MD · 06-09-2012, 12:02 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, 12:30 PM

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

2SSRSinBama · 06-09-2012, 01:00 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, 01:40 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, 01:50 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, 02:37 PM

As it should be.

montreal2010yellow · 06-09-2012, 09:39 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, 09:48 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, 05:12 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, 06:43 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, 10:03 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.

Micawber · 06-11-2012, 11:28 AM

I always thought articles like this were more to inform potential buyers than to validate current owners. Articles that promote our cars are still newsworthy here though.

05-17-2012, 04:22 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 2007 Tahoe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,905	nice __________________

06-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#3
dmax86 Drives: 2013 ZL1 - M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 926 View My Garage	it's a muscle car!? __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

06-09-2012, 12:02 PM	#5
Frank in MD Is not a ****aroach! Drives: the economy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 1,758	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 A6, Blk Hood & Hockey Stripe, C&C, Rear Vision, Blade Spoiler, Footwell/Cupholder Lights, Boston. Mods: 3" Flowmaster American Thunder Catback w/ X pipe (Installed @ Auto Italia). OEM Strut Tower Bar (self). ARH Shorties. CAI Inc Cold Air. Elite Engineering Catch Can. Factory Cats, No tune (T&T Performance). Coming soon 22" Vossen CV3 on Nitto NT420S 265/35/22 front 295/30/22 rear

06-09-2012, 12:30 PM	#6
jesserayjames Drives: Drives a 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,863 View My Garage	Just an awesome ride.............................. __________________ CAMARO 2SS/RS 6M

06-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#9
Deki Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,242 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. __________________ 2011 GT Premium//Performance White...a little modded

06-09-2012, 02:37 PM	#10
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	As it should be. __________________

06-09-2012, 09:39 PM	#11
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,127 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, Nickey Stinger Hood, Solo Mach X LLT J PIPES, G5CR CAI, Twin Catch Cans, caliper covers, visual mods and more...

06-09-2012, 09:48 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 Retired, Cancer Survivor Drives: 08 Vue, 12 CAMARO 1LT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J. C. Tennessee Posts: 12,008	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!!! __________________ Live for today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Drive and enjoy your Camaro The BIRD is the WORD! 323HP Worth of ANGRY BUY FROM BECKY D@ Rodgers Chevrolet

06-10-2012, 05:12 PM	#13
dmax86 Drives: 2013 ZL1 - M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 926 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, 06:43 AM	#14
ParisTNDude Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 1,911 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. __________________ Current ride: 2006 Corvette, LG long tube headers, HF cats, Xpipe, Vararam, Vmax ported throttle body, Z06 bi-mode axle backs, Fast LSXR 102 intake, DynoSpeed tune Dragtimes link: http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...html?r=1"]2010

06-11-2012, 11:28 AM	#16
Micawber Drives: '92 Chev K1500 + 2011 VR 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 151	I always thought articles like this were more to inform potential buyers than to validate current owners. Articles that promote our cars are still newsworthy here though.