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BoostedX2 · 08-12-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpeddler

You could also pick up a GT500 new, for a little cheaper than a vette if you haven't thought about that route either.

Where can i find a new GT500 for less than 42K?

Kyle2k · 08-12-2009, 01:48 PM

Why do people always compared stripped cars to fully loaded ones? God damnit edmunds seemed to start a trend...

Cessna510 · 08-12-2009, 05:13 PM

After reading some more posts i agree that the camaro will lose some luster, but what car doesn't? The vette might be the pinnacle of american cars but there are a TON of them on the road to the point where they are just another car..So you should get what you want

KarFan · 08-12-2009, 07:31 PM

My friend you're asking probably the biggest question for a lot of us car buffs right now. Besides the C6 LS3 being a true sports car and capable of performance levels not seen in the pony car realm but it can be had right now for a great price that undercuts or encroaches on a lot of it's so called performance car rivals.

If you want a new car and you're budget is in the $20-30K range the Mustang GT is the way to go. $30-40K Camaro SS all day and from $40-50k it has to be Corvette.

And for those who always want to talk about the need for a back seat if you're in the market for a Corvette then you have the means to have another vehicle that can handle any and all needs that a rear seat or more cargo capacity necessitates.

faninc · 08-12-2009, 07:56 PM

My 11 year old son loves the camaro over my 07 Vette...I like both.

its a win/win...so follow your GUT.

best
J

mrcowboy · 08-12-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MaroSS

With those little children seats in the back of the Camaro ... The Camaro is basically a two seater as well.

BUT, if your only planning to stick a child in the back every once and awhile...LOL beats sticking them in the trunk!

mrcowboy · 08-12-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KarFan

My friend you're asking probably the biggest question for a lot of us car buffs right now. Besides the C6 LS3 being a true sports car and capable of performance levels not seen in the pony car realm but it can be had right now for a great price that undercuts or encroaches on a lot of it's so called performance car rivals.

If you want a new car and you're budget is in the $20-30K range the Mustang GT is the way to go. $30-40K Camaro SS all day and from $40-50k it has to be Corvette.

And for those who always want to talk about the need for a back seat if you're in the market for a Corvette then you have the means to have another vehicle that can handle any and all needs that a rear seat or more cargo capacity necessitates.

I agree 100% and I would add Nissan Skyline to the 60k range

Van · 08-13-2009, 01:56 AM

A good car is a good car regardless of the make. I think its quite silly at the blind rivalry between brands that some people exhibit.

FWIW out the cars listed--price aside--I'd list them top down as:

Skyline --->Vette --->GT500/Camaro SS--->Mustang GT

mrcowboy · 08-13-2009, 10:35 AM

Hey Van, how many people ahead of you at Gunn?

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-13-2009, 10:37 AM

Need the back seats, otherwise Corvette FTW..

shroomjohn · 08-13-2009, 10:56 AM

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Van · 08-13-2009, 12:19 PM

^^what was the point of that?!

LS1_Alex · 08-13-2009, 01:07 PM

If you do any sort of performance driving offroad get the vette.

shroomjohn · 08-13-2009, 01:28 PM

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*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-13-2009, 01:34 PM

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Haha sorry just bored

I lol'd

Imfishintx · 08-13-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm looking the same way you are, Ordered a 2SS/RS for MSRP, and since the Vette's are not moving right now, there are some killer deals out there!!

Get the Vette now, bypass the 15min of fame the Camaro is enjoying now for an all around better performing car. I'm most likely going to do the same, I'm working on a deal for a 09 Vette as well and if we get a little closer on the price that's the route I'm taking!

Van · 08-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Hmmm...you sons o' biches. lol. Now you're making me think about a Vette!

I'm kidding. I still want the musclecar. I sat in the Z06...great vehicle, but was too small for me (yes I know there's reasons for that).

Camaro_Psycho · 08-13-2009, 03:48 PM

[QUOTE=Revo1;652491] And while the Vette is gonna get you to school alot faster, the Camaro is a 2+2, allowing you alot more cargo space (ie: friends, books, beer kegs) than the Vette, which is like a 2+2cupholders right? QUOTE]

TJ91 · 08-13-2009, 05:05 PM

i would say to buy the vette first and the Camaro later. Cant beat that deal on the vette and you can get a better deal and better options on the Camaro in a couple of years

PUNCH IT · 08-13-2009, 05:22 PM

I battled this same demon before ordering my camaro, but in the end, they're actually two completely different vibes. I love muscle cars and sports cars, but I'm really more of a muscle car guy than a sports car guy. Although I love the interior of the vette better, it fits me like a glove, and I don't LOVE the interior of the camaro, the overall muscle car vibe of the camaro fits me better. It got really tough when I found a blue 2007 vette with NAV, a magnacharger and only 9K miles on it for $31,500.

BAD BRAD · 08-13-2009, 05:39 PM

JUST DEPENDS ON WHAT U LIKE AND WHAT STYLE UR GOING FOR SHOULD NOT REALLY BE ABOUT PRICE IN THESE CARS

Analogy · 08-13-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

Need the back seats, otherwise Corvette FTW..

Same here, if I didn't have an 18 month old son I would be getting a vette. The deals you can get right now are unbelievable

mrcowboy · 08-14-2009, 12:00 AM

I'm in the same boat, going with camaro over corvette because of children. I don't plan on taking them with me in it too often, but its nice to know I can pick them up in an emergency without having to go home and switch cars first.

FiLTHy PHiL SS/RS · 08-14-2009, 12:33 AM

Get the Camaro!

2L8IWON · 08-14-2009, 04:09 AM

The vette would be quicker because lighter, but the difference in money could put a supercharger on that Camaro and then you could have more fun by blasting past 90% of all the other Camaro's out there plus you would have some added room. As far as looks, they are both hot! IMHO

08-12-2009, 01:48 PM	#27
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 2,844	Why do people always compared stripped cars to fully loaded ones? God damnit edmunds seemed to start a trend... __________________

08-12-2009, 05:13 PM	#28
Cessna510 Gm loyalist Drives: 04 z71 tahoe\99 SS m6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baxter Springs Ks Posts: 362	After reading some more posts i agree that the camaro will lose some luster, but what car doesn't? The vette might be the pinnacle of american cars but there are a TON of them on the road to the point where they are just another car..So you should get what you want __________________

08-13-2009, 01:56 AM	#33
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	A good car is a good car regardless of the make. I think its quite silly at the blind rivalry between brands that some people exhibit. FWIW out the cars listed--price aside--I'd list them top down as: Skyline --->Vette --->GT500/Camaro SS--->Mustang GT __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-13-2009, 10:35 AM	#34
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 509	Hey Van, how many people ahead of you at Gunn? __________________

08-13-2009, 12:19 PM	#37
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	^^what was the point of that?! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-12-2009, 07:31 PM	#29
KarFan Drives: CARS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 451	My friend you're asking probably the biggest question for a lot of us car buffs right now. Besides the C6 LS3 being a true sports car and capable of performance levels not seen in the pony car realm but it can be had right now for a great price that undercuts or encroaches on a lot of it's so called performance car rivals. If you want a new car and you're budget is in the $20-30K range the Mustang GT is the way to go. $30-40K Camaro SS all day and from $40-50k it has to be Corvette. And for those who always want to talk about the need for a back seat if you're in the market for a Corvette then you have the means to have another vehicle that can handle any and all needs that a rear seat or more cargo capacity necessitates.

08-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#30
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 480 View My Garage	My 11 year old son loves the camaro over my 07 Vette...I like both. its a win/win...so follow your GUT. best J

08-13-2009, 10:37 AM	#35
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 5,875 View My Garage	Need the back seats, otherwise Corvette FTW..

08-13-2009, 01:07 PM	#38
LS1_Alex Drives: Firebird Formula Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 63	If you do any sort of performance driving offroad get the vette.

08-13-2009, 01:59 PM	#41
Imfishintx Drives: 07 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melissa,Tx Posts: 80	I'm looking the same way you are, Ordered a 2SS/RS for MSRP, and since the Vette's are not moving right now, there are some killer deals out there!! Get the Vette now, bypass the 15min of fame the Camaro is enjoying now for an all around better performing car. I'm most likely going to do the same, I'm working on a deal for a 09 Vette as well and if we get a little closer on the price that's the route I'm taking!

08-13-2009, 02:09 PM	#42
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Hmmm...you sons o' biches. lol. Now you're making me think about a Vette! I'm kidding. I still want the musclecar. I sat in the Z06...great vehicle, but was too small for me (yes I know there's reasons for that). __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-13-2009, 03:48 PM	#43
Camaro_Psycho Drives: 1981 Chevy Celebrity Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 44	[QUOTE=Revo1;652491] And while the Vette is gonna get you to school alot faster, the Camaro is a 2+2, allowing you alot more cargo space (ie: friends, books, beer kegs) than the Vette, which is like a 2+2cupholders right? QUOTE]

08-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#44
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	i would say to buy the vette first and the Camaro later. Cant beat that deal on the vette and you can get a better deal and better options on the Camaro in a couple of years

08-13-2009, 05:22 PM	#45
PUNCH IT Drives: Black 2SS/CGM stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forest Grove, Oregon Posts: 52	I battled this same demon before ordering my camaro, but in the end, they're actually two completely different vibes. I love muscle cars and sports cars, but I'm really more of a muscle car guy than a sports car guy. Although I love the interior of the vette better, it fits me like a glove, and I don't LOVE the interior of the camaro, the overall muscle car vibe of the camaro fits me better. It got really tough when I found a blue 2007 vette with NAV, a magnacharger and only 9K miles on it for $31,500.

08-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#46
BAD BRAD Drives: 1969 CAMARO 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BROWNWOOD TEXAS Posts: 213	JUST DEPENDS ON WHAT U LIKE AND WHAT STYLE UR GOING FOR SHOULD NOT REALLY BE ABOUT PRICE IN THESE CARS

08-14-2009, 12:00 AM	#48
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 509	I'm in the same boat, going with camaro over corvette because of children. I don't plan on taking them with me in it too often, but its nice to know I can pick them up in an emergency without having to go home and switch cars first. __________________

08-14-2009, 12:33 AM	#49
FiLTHy PHiL SS/RS Me likes Blue Drives: 1968 Camaro RS, 2010 SS/RS IBM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manch Vegas NH Posts: 652 View My Garage	Get the Camaro! __________________ Ordered 4/25/09 Born on 6/11/09 Delivered 6/26 Picked up 6/27 2SS/RS IBM, Body Matched Ground Effects, Sunroof, Silver riser stripes, ADM CAI, Noweeds exhaust, Catch Can (Blue). Don't care what color. as long as it's Imperial Blue Metalic! Own 68 Camaro RS 327 LeMans Blue, 2002 Vet Electron Blue

08-14-2009, 04:09 AM	#50
2L8IWON Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS SIM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 471 View My Garage	The vette would be quicker because lighter, but the difference in money could put a supercharger on that Camaro and then you could have more fun by blasting past 90% of all the other Camaro's out there plus you would have some added room. As far as looks, they are both hot! IMHO __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS RS 6M SIM - GFX, Sunroof, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, ARH Headers, ADM Intake, ADM tune, NLP Dove Tail