I'm thinking about getting a stripper... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sterling · 05-23-2009, 07:26 PM

I've been holding out for a long time now...
I want to get a 2SS/RS but wanted to hold out until the prices came down and I could get one for less than invoice because I don't want a huge car payment. I don't really trust my Honda since I had to replace the transmission a few months back so I was going to sell it and get something cheap until I was comfortable ordering the 2SS.

I've thought about it a lot now and I think I might order an LS now and drive it a couple of years and then maybe pick up a used 2SS or possibly then be able to get one for under invoice.

Even if i was to pay MSRP that's only $1000 over the invoice price so that's only about a $20 difference in the payment. With my trade in and down payment I should be pretty close to a $300/month payment which isn't bad at all. The tires will be much cheaper to replace and it still has a decent amount of power. I can still get the limited slip diff with the manual transmission and I can get aftermarket leather for the interior. The best part of all is that I will get to experience the newness while the car is still new to the market.

Does this make sense? or should I just hold out for the dream car?
What does everyone think?

Number_9 · 05-23-2009, 07:28 PM

You should get what works best for you, your budget, and your situation. The good thing here is you don't sound like someone who's goal is the car first, living within your means second.

PieNsky · 05-23-2009, 07:33 PM

I am getting a Victory Red LS. I thought it was a better buy than the 1LT and the only real difference was RS and other options just weren't available. I thought the price difference for fog lamps, painted wheels, adjustable seat and material wasn't worth the price difference. I would love to be able to play around in a SS but it would be my DD and I drive 130 miles a day and those are not all season tires. The 304hp was really the factor in getting the V6. Couldn't do it if it was a real dog.

Mr_Draco · 05-23-2009, 07:50 PM

What do I think?

I think that was so not what I was expecting when I first entered this thread.

zebra · 05-23-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

What do I think?

I think that was so not what I was expecting when I first entered this thread.

your mind is represented by the blue arrows

Sterling · 05-23-2009, 07:59 PM

I've been thinking a lot about winter driving too as I live in New England. If I got one with the 20" wheels I'd have to get a seperate set of tires for the winter and they aren't cheap. The V6 should be much better in the winter anyway. This will be my year round daily driver and I drive over 100 miles a day also. The LS being the basic model that it is will be a huge improvement over the hand-me-down Civic I'm driving now. I really think I'm going to go for the LS. I just seems to make sense for me right now. I can quit dreaming and start driving.

Sterling · 05-23-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

What do I think?

I think that was so not what I was expecting when I first entered this thread.

Sorry I disappointed you... Maybe I'll get that kind too with the money I'll be saving on the LS. The Foxy Lady is only a couple of miles from my house!

gtjacket · 05-23-2009, 08:07 PM

Okay, here's what I think. I think you sound like a guy with a good head on his shoulders who does not buy before he thinks. Since this is the case, I feel whatever you decide will be the right decision for you. I am 40 years old and have never owned a new vehicle. In fact I bought my 1994 GMC Sonoma in 1996 and am still driving it today. I have two sons, one in College and one is a Junior in High School. I am getting a 2SS because I am now in the financial position to do so. Good luck and Congrats on whatever you decide.

PieNsky · 05-23-2009, 08:54 PM

:tweetz:
I am above that on this thread, why it never crossed my mind.
BTW, I'm 48 with a ten and twelve year old. With my 401k and pay reduction at work, I don't know what phase I'm in life

Sinergy · 05-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

:tweetz:
I am above that on this thread, why it never crossed my mind.
BTW, I'm 48 with a ten and twelve year old. With my 401k and pay reduction at work, I don't know what phase I'm in life

Considering what I've lost in the past year is more than what my camaro will cost, I'll invest in it instead of my 401k.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-23-2009, 09:10 PM

I'm really disappointed with the outcome of this thread...

Rodrunner · 05-23-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

:tweetz:
I am above that on this thread, why it never crossed my mind.
BTW, I'm 48 with a ten and twelve year old. With my 401k and pay reduction at work, I don't know what phase I'm in life

Above that, yeah right.

Well, I haven't taken a pay cut, but as Sinergy said, I too have lost more than the cost of my SS. But as long as you're not retiring soon, just ride it out like the rest of us. The market will come back. In the mean time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

I'm really disappointed with the outcome of this thread...

Gutter mind! Although....have to admit....me too.

Vash · 05-23-2009, 10:10 PM

Yea car's have been cutting into my hooker budget too.

But yea I like the LS myself. Very few of us that want one here.

Bell040 · 05-23-2009, 10:15 PM

....lol... next time try this as a title...... "thinking about getting an LS"

05-23-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I'm thinking about getting a stripper... I've been holding out for a long time now... I want to get a 2SS/RS but wanted to hold out until the prices came down and I could get one for less than invoice because I don't want a huge car payment. I don't really trust my Honda since I had to replace the transmission a few months back so I was going to sell it and get something cheap until I was comfortable ordering the 2SS. I've thought about it a lot now and I think I might order an LS now and drive it a couple of years and then maybe pick up a used 2SS or possibly then be able to get one for under invoice. Even if i was to pay MSRP that's only $1000 over the invoice price so that's only about a $20 difference in the payment. With my trade in and down payment I should be pretty close to a $300/month payment which isn't bad at all. The tires will be much cheaper to replace and it still has a decent amount of power. I can still get the limited slip diff with the manual transmission and I can get aftermarket leather for the interior. The best part of all is that I will get to experience the newness while the car is still new to the market. Does this make sense? or should I just hold out for the dream car? What does everyone think?

05-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
Number_9 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trophy Club, TX Posts: 1,464 View My Garage	You should get what works best for you, your budget, and your situation. The good thing here is you don't sound like someone who's goal is the car first, living within your means second. __________________

05-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#8
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	Okay, here's what I think. I think you sound like a guy with a good head on his shoulders who does not buy before he thinks. Since this is the case, I feel whatever you decide will be the right decision for you. I am 40 years old and have never owned a new vehicle. In fact I bought my 1994 GMC Sonoma in 1996 and am still driving it today. I have two sons, one in College and one is a Junior in High School. I am getting a 2SS because I am now in the financial position to do so. Good luck and Congrats on whatever you decide. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

05-23-2009, 09:10 PM	#11
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	I'm really disappointed with the outcome of this thread... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-23-2009, 10:15 PM	#14
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	....lol... next time try this as a title...... "thinking about getting an LS" __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

05-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	I am getting a Victory Red LS. I thought it was a better buy than the 1LT and the only real difference was RS and other options just weren't available. I thought the price difference for fog lamps, painted wheels, adjustable seat and material wasn't worth the price difference. I would love to be able to play around in a SS but it would be my DD and I drive 130 miles a day and those are not all season tires. The 304hp was really the factor in getting the V6. Couldn't do it if it was a real dog.

05-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#4
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,344	What do I think? I think that was so not what I was expecting when I first entered this thread.

05-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I've been thinking a lot about winter driving too as I live in New England. If I got one with the 20" wheels I'd have to get a seperate set of tires for the winter and they aren't cheap. The V6 should be much better in the winter anyway. This will be my year round daily driver and I drive over 100 miles a day also. The LS being the basic model that it is will be a huge improvement over the hand-me-down Civic I'm driving now. I really think I'm going to go for the LS. I just seems to make sense for me right now. I can quit dreaming and start driving.

05-23-2009, 08:54 PM	#9
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	:tweetz: I am above that on this thread, why it never crossed my mind. BTW, I'm 48 with a ten and twelve year old. With my 401k and pay reduction at work, I don't know what phase I'm in life

05-23-2009, 10:10 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Yea car's have been cutting into my hooker budget too. But yea I like the LS myself. Very few of us that want one here.

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