Thinking of getting an LS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bsmithinc · 09-22-2010, 04:16 AM

I want the SS, but can't afford it. So I think what I want to do is buy the LS, and then strip it down over time and replace it with better parts for the long run (i.e. drivetrain, brakes, suspension, etc.) Has anyone done this already? Any thoughts? Thanks all.

AlohaBR · 09-22-2010, 07:46 AM

Loving MY LS as a stock daily driver.
Save some more and buy the SS?I don't see how buying the LS and stripping it will save you money.

SummitWhiteLS · 09-22-2010, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlohaBR

Loving MY LS as a stock daily driver.

Kahdir · 09-22-2010, 08:21 AM

I'm a fan of buying what you want... with some some delayed gratification.

Consider a used SS, dare I say a rental or fleet car

or save for an extra year...

If you buy the LS, then upgrade the drivetrain (with new components) -you could very well spend twice as much as it would cost to buy a SS.

myold88 · 09-22-2010, 08:40 AM

I love the LS. They always look cool and are pretty rare. Why tear up a perfectly good new car ? You would be lucky to make it any better than an SS anyway. Save up and get what you really want new or used.

PoorMansCamaro · 09-22-2010, 08:54 AM

if you want the SS, then wait and get the SS.

autobotaz · 09-22-2010, 09:03 AM

The LS is a great value and still a kick in the pants to drive. You've got 312hp and with an intake and and exhaust upgrade you can probably get at least another 10hp. I love mine and right now can't think of why I would need an SS. Now if I came into some money I would have both and save the SS for my weekend driver.

Ultimately its your dime and has to fit your needs but if you want a Camaro you will NOT be disappointed with the V6.

Brownhornitt · 09-22-2010, 09:38 AM

Get the SS if you want the SS. I wanted the V6. And the V6 is sweet. But it won't be what you want. Save and get a V8.

PieNsky · 09-22-2010, 09:51 AM

A used 1SS. I have put +45,000 on my 1LS and I'm still in love with my Camaro. Of course it's a daily driver.

ga0358 · 09-22-2010, 09:56 AM

Last time I had my oil changed at the dealer, I wandered around and checked out the SS-Beautiful car, but I'm so glad I got my LS-there's just NOT that much difference from what I can tell, other than more HP-I can add custom stuff as I want to and when I can afford it.

*The_Blur* · 09-22-2010, 10:09 AM

A drivetrain swap might be in the future for my LS. I think we're on the same page.

raqball · 09-22-2010, 10:12 AM

The LS ROCKS but if it's not what you want, don't get it as you will always have regrets... There should be NO regrets with this car...

The LS ROCKS, a used 1SS will ROCK.... Get what you want and enjoy it regret free!!!

TooCool5 · 09-22-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqball

The LS ROCKS but if it's not what you want, don't get it as you will always have regrets... There should be NO regrets with this car...

The LS ROCKS, a used 1SS will ROCK.... Get what you want and enjoy it regret free!!!

ffrcobra_65 · 09-22-2010, 11:57 AM

The base Camaro is a nice car and performance for the $$. Go for it!

09-22-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
bsmithinc Drives: 98' s-10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 37	Thinking of getting an LS I want the SS, but can't afford it. So I think what I want to do is buy the LS, and then strip it down over time and replace it with better parts for the long run (i.e. drivetrain, brakes, suspension, etc.) Has anyone done this already? Any thoughts? Thanks all. __________________ "I got ported aluminum heads, I'm hella fast Your Ford's in my rearview, I'm seein checker flags...."

09-22-2010, 08:40 AM	#5
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,164 View My Garage	I love the LS. They always look cool and are pretty rare. Why tear up a perfectly good new car ? You would be lucky to make it any better than an SS anyway. Save up and get what you really want new or used. __________________

09-22-2010, 08:54 AM	#6
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,201	if you want the SS, then wait and get the SS. __________________

09-22-2010, 09:38 AM	#8
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Get the SS if you want the SS. I wanted the V6. And the V6 is sweet. But it won't be what you want. Save and get a V8. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

09-22-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	A drivetrain swap might be in the future for my LS. I think we're on the same page. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-22-2010, 07:46 AM	#2
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	Loving MY LS as a stock daily driver. Save some more and buy the SS?I don't see how buying the LS and stripping it will save you money.

09-22-2010, 08:21 AM	#4
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	I'm a fan of buying what you want... with some some delayed gratification. Consider a used SS, dare I say a rental or fleet car or save for an extra year... If you buy the LS, then upgrade the drivetrain (with new components) -you could very well spend twice as much as it would cost to buy a SS.

09-22-2010, 09:03 AM	#7
autobotaz Drives: Black 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 173	The LS is a great value and still a kick in the pants to drive. You've got 312hp and with an intake and and exhaust upgrade you can probably get at least another 10hp. I love mine and right now can't think of why I would need an SS. Now if I came into some money I would have both and save the SS for my weekend driver. Ultimately its your dime and has to fit your needs but if you want a Camaro you will NOT be disappointed with the V6.

09-22-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	A used 1SS. I have put +45,000 on my 1LS and I'm still in love with my Camaro. Of course it's a daily driver.

09-22-2010, 09:56 AM	#10
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	Last time I had my oil changed at the dealer, I wandered around and checked out the SS-Beautiful car, but I'm so glad I got my LS-there's just NOT that much difference from what I can tell, other than more HP-I can add custom stuff as I want to and when I can afford it.

09-22-2010, 10:12 AM	#12
raqball Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 636	The LS ROCKS but if it's not what you want, don't get it as you will always have regrets... There should be NO regrets with this car... The LS ROCKS, a used 1SS will ROCK.... Get what you want and enjoy it regret free!!!

09-22-2010, 11:57 AM	#14
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	The base Camaro is a nice car and performance for the $$. Go for it!

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