Advice sought on $35,000 car

[RMac]

If your max budget was $35,000, and you want the most h.p. available for the money, what should I be looking at? Would it be the 6.2 L Camaro SS?

[GaBoy25]

I paid 28k for my 2010. That gives you 7k for forced induction ect. Until recently cars with this much HP from the factory were not obtainable for a low 30k price. This is a wonderful time. The zeta platform gave hope to us "poor" boys. If your talking late model the answer is YES inmho.

[RMac]

So does the 2013 SS 1LE performance package fall in this price range? Would I have to go with an earlier year car. Was hoping for something new. Not sure what the 1LE even means... Thanks for your reply.

[01pewterz28]

Originally Posted by RMac

So does the 2013 SS 1LE performance package fall in this price range? Would I have to go with an earlier year car. Was hoping for something new. Not sure what the 1LE even means... Thanks for your reply.

Nope 1LEis not in your budget, I would look for a used 2011 SS you shoud be able to locate one for around 30k

[RMac]

Thanks!

[Higgs Boson]

Heck you can get a 2012 for that.... I paid 32K for my 45th w/15K miles....

[He11bent]

A used 2SS Camaro with under 10k miles would be your target. Best bang for the buck!

[RMac]

Thanks. What is a 2SS vs just the SS? I know that a ZL1 is supposed to be awesome, but no doubt not close to my budget right now.

[Rhyder]

look for some left over 2012 lot lizards, they are new and you should be getting them for under invoice, prolly about 1 to 1.5k under at this point.

[45thAnniversary2SS]

2SS has a few more appearance upgrades compared to the 1SS.

Originally Posted by aston70

Camaro SS Coupe – 2SS Equipment Group
Includes Key 1SS Equipment, PLUS:

Boston Acoustics® premium 9-speaker 245-watt audio system
Bluetooth® for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Cargo convenience net
Driver Information Center (DIC) compass
Four-pack gauges mounted on center console: oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature and mtransmission fluid temperature
Inside auto-dimming rearview mirror
Body-color power-adjustable heated mirrors (auto dimming on driver side)
Wireless PDIM (for use of steering-wheel controls with auxiliary device)
Remote vehicle starter system (with automatic transmission)
Leather-appointed front seat trim with SS embroidery
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote
USB port

So, if you are only concerned with POWER then just stick to the 1SS.

[guapo]

One thing to remember about the 2010-11's is the passenger seat is NOT power so if your other half, if you have one is short they can not see over the dash. My wife and son have issues and need a pillow...