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Originally Posted by Dash
I am considering making the jump to Camaro ownership. It has always looked so good and it seems like the incentives are out there now. However, I don't have the cash to make this my fun car, so it has to be a DD. I live in the Chicago suburbs so that means snow.
I currently drive an 09 WRX and love the car, but it's not a Camaro and I have gotten over the desire to drive stick all the time. It looks like a V6 (RS package) decently optioned is within the budget for an outgoing 11. I want the SS but between the extra cost and worse fuel economy is pushing me toward the 6. Also, all that torque won't help much driving through the winter. I am looking to use All Season tires. I have done the summer/winter swap with the subie and that is just a pain.
I was wondering what everyone's thoughts on leaving my AWD 265hp 4-door wagon for a rear wheel drive muscle car is. I did drive through the big blizzard last year up to Wisconsin and home the next day in that car due to a business meeting. I know that will no longer be an option if I make this switch. I figured I would be immediately flamed within the Subaru boards, so I am looking for your biased opinion instead. I will be trying to test-drive this next week. I am especially interested in the thoughts of former WRX/STi owners if you now have a Camaro as a DD.
Thanks!
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I have a 1LT as my DD and I live in NY (Long Island to be specific). We've been lucky this winter so far; no snow yet (which is really odd- fingers crossed)... but I am totally confident that when I do have to drive in snow, it will handle fine. I have just the stock all-season 19" tires. As I'm sure others have mentioned, the RS package only comes with summer tires; this is why I couldn't get the RS package (otherwise I would have!!). I am actually happy with my gas mileage- I drive 40 miles round trip each day to work and I average 21-22 (lots of stop and go unfortunately).
Don't say that snow driving isn't an option with the Camaro. It isn't preferable; but it can be done if you drive safely. You might want to consider getting snow tires if you go for the RS; but I see you've done this with your Subaru. You might be able to find a V6 that isn't an RS, but then you won't get the Halo HID lights.
A word to the wise; once you see them up close and test drive one, you WILL be hooked!!! Good luck!!!