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Even after the money and work I put into my 2LT, I was never fully satisfied. Once I heard that Orielly got some 2014's in, curiosity sent me there to "look" at them in person. Then the salesman brought me keys to an SS. They were just unloaded off the truck and haven't been inspected yet so nobody was supposed to test drive it yet. He said he would ask for forgiveness later. Wow, what a huge difference that V8 makes. I was completely blown away. And not just the acceleration and speed, but the response, the smoothness of the shifting, and the ease of the clutch. Unbelievable. I love my little V6 but knew I was missing something. We played with numbers and it just wasn't good enough to trade in my baby. They offered 21K for my car at first. Then I went over all the money I've put into her, then they offered 22.5K...still not enough. They threw in free gap and tint...nope, not good. Almost a week later my salesman texts me that the car is detailed and ready to go. I said I'm not biting. He sent a pic of the car in the showroom. I sent him a pic of my car. He replied "V6 with a frown face." Then he sent a video of the car in the showroom. They are now offering 25K for my trade. I bought it for about 29K 2 and a half years ago. Pretty damn good deal. Well, he got me and I was in the next day. So I now believe I may be the first 2014 Camaro owner in Tucson.
As with most people, I didn't care too much for the new back end. It is growing on me but here is my opinion on all the changes. I absolutely love the new OEM spoiler, major upgrade from previous spoiler. Tail lights are OK but I do understand that they are trying to implement the '69 look of them. I could do without the diffuser. I don't like how it leaves everything exposed underneath and will be changed out in the future. The new exhaust tips are an upgrade in my opinion. I also absolutely love the new front end. I think the extractor looks way more aggressive than the mail slot. The halos are also much brighter and can be seen in full daylight. The color HUD is sweet and has a G-force meter. The color DIC is also nice and has a lap timer (not sure if it's in the previous SS). The rearview mirror is also slightly smaller with touch Onstar buttons.
All in all, no regrets and I am completely satisfied with my purchase. My mind went back and forth for a week and I know I made the right decision. Of course I miss my old car but there is no looking back. The last 2 pics are of my old car.
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