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BMTGIE · 11-11-2013, 01:24 AM

I'm looking to get a 2014 1LE within the next two months. But I started thinking with the 6th generation due just pass a year from now. It wouldn't be the best choice since I'm all about "latest" model. (Significant comestic changes)

Not to mention I really want a V8.

S3XPanther · 11-11-2013, 01:33 AM

Well, if you get a 1LE you'll have a V8. Also, you have no clue what the 6thgen looks like, or if you'll even like it. Personally, if it's anything like the renders, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a '14.

Jenner · 11-11-2013, 01:34 AM

I would wait. Somebody on here said that it's a possibility for the 6th gen to have the new LT1

Green Machine · 11-11-2013, 01:39 AM

I love my '14 1LE and I am glad I bought it. I did think about the new gen but I'm not one for getting the newest and greatest when it comes to cars. I get what I want and what I like. Hopefully will be the last Camaro I buy, next purchases will be a new Duramax (or Cummins) and a Corvette or something (for my mid-life).

After that I "should" be done buying cars and hopefully have my house, and other debt, paid off before that lol.

AdamEL · 11-11-2013, 02:27 AM

Just personal opinion, but I can't see the 6th gens being better looking than the 5th gens. Cosmetically, I love the 5th gen Camaros more than anything else on the road. I'm sure the 6th gen will have awesome technology and performance upgrades, but I just can't see it being so awesome that I'll be tempted to trade my SS for it. I just can't see it happening...

But if you're about the latest models, you might want to just wait. And if you don't like the next gen, you can always buy a new one sitting around on the lot from the last of the 5th gens.

BluePhoenix · 11-11-2013, 06:22 AM

If you really like a car that's out now you should buy it. You have no idea what the 6th gen will look like even, the only thing known and it's just a guess that it will have an LT1 under the hood. Considering you are looking @ the 1LE I would definitely buy a 2014 & enjoy it.

wayner · 11-11-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

Just personal opinion, but I can't see the 6th gens being better looking than the 5th gens. Cosmetically, I love the 5th gen Camaros more than anything else on the road. I'm sure the 6th gen will have awesome technology and performance upgrades, but I just can't see it being so awesome that I'll be tempted to trade my SS for it. I just can't see it happening...

But if you're about the latest models, you might want to just wait. And if you don't like the next gen, you can always buy a new one sitting around on the lot from the last of the 5th gens.

Good answer.

All of the big three have screwed up a good looking car at sometime.
History will repeat itself. IMO

kevinw · 11-11-2013, 07:39 AM

get what you want now. no one knows what the future brings, for us folk on earth and for what the next gen may look like. if you see what you like, enjoy it now. there is no time like the present.

eagle1 · 11-11-2013, 07:49 AM

Well said, just look at what just happen in the Philippine ! You just never know. I cant stop enjoying mine.

Dfault · 11-11-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

I would wait. Somebody on here said that it's a possibility for the 6th gen to have the new LT1

If it does have the lt1, I just hope we can tune out the cylinder deactivation that it comes with. I was not a fan of it while I was on the highway in my truck.

wakespeak · 11-11-2013, 10:51 AM

The 6th Gen will be lighter and faster. You will also get stuck with cylinder deactivation even with the manual, perhaps other cave-ins to CAFE. Direct injection has brought headaches. Probably safe to assume the gen6 won't have as much room in the engine compartment for headers/etc and may not be as easy to work on. It likely will be different enough that the 5th gen will hold its own on the subjective scale. The 5th gen is heavier but so what - it is fast enough, very stable, and if you wreck the solid chassis has 5 star safety all around. I would buy the 6th gen 2 model years in, similar to the 2012 vs 2010 Gen 5. That means 2018 model year.

Ir0nM4n · 11-11-2013, 11:12 AM

I had the exact same thought. I flipped so much that you could call me a fish out of water.
Like others have said you never know what the future will hold. If you hold out now who's to say you will hold out when the 2016's come out. I say test drive a 1LE and see for yourself. I did and look what I drove home in. It is a great car, smooth ride, has hill assist, great exhaust (NPP)... I really think if you drive one you may just end up driving it home.

vroomapunk · 11-11-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

I would wait. Somebody on here said that it's a possibility for the 6th gen to have the new LT1

The 6th gen will definitely have the LT1, thats the point. And as far as history goes, the vette gets the new engine then the camaro gets it a year or two later.

The LS3, L99 are being phased out.

Jenner · 11-11-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

The 6th gen will definitely have the LT1, thats the point. And as far as history goes, the vette gets the new engine then the camaro gets it a year or two later.

The LS3, L99 are being phased out.

Oh, good to know. Maybe 2016 will be a good time to upgrade to a SS or 1LE

11-11-2013, 01:24 AM	#1
BMTGIE Drives: 2014 RRM SS/ 2011 Black LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 305	Are any of y'all in the same dilemma? I'm looking to get a 2014 1LE within the next two months. But I started thinking with the 6th generation due just pass a year from now. It wouldn't be the best choice since I'm all about "latest" model. (Significant comestic changes) Not to mention I really want a V8.

11-11-2013, 01:33 AM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Well, if you get a 1LE you'll have a V8. Also, you have no clue what the 6thgen looks like, or if you'll even like it. Personally, if it's anything like the renders, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a '14. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-11-2013, 06:22 AM	#6
BluePhoenix Drives: 23 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,374	If you really like a car that's out now you should buy it. You have no idea what the 6th gen will look like even, the only thing known and it's just a guess that it will have an LT1 under the hood. Considering you are looking @ the 1LE I would definitely buy a 2014 & enjoy it. __________________ 2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE, A10, Summit White, 1100 - 3/23/2023 2000 - 3/27/2023 3000 - 3/28/2023 3000 - 4/04/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3400 - 4/12/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3800 - 4/28/2023 - Delayed ETA VIN: 1G1FH1R73P0145237 5/10/2023 - ETA 5/27/2023 5000 - 5/30/2023 6000 - 6/3/2023 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

11-11-2013, 07:49 AM	#9
eagle1 Drives: 69rs/ss 2014 ss/rs 1le Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Albany Ga Posts: 98	Well said, just look at what just happen in the Philippine ! You just never know. I cant stop enjoying mine. __________________ 69 rs/ss white 2014 ss/rs 1le hot red

11-11-2013, 01:34 AM	#3
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I would wait. Somebody on here said that it's a possibility for the 6th gen to have the new LT1

11-11-2013, 01:39 AM	#4
Green Machine Always Workin Drives: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,362	I love my '14 1LE and I am glad I bought it. I did think about the new gen but I'm not one for getting the newest and greatest when it comes to cars. I get what I want and what I like. Hopefully will be the last Camaro I buy, next purchases will be a new Duramax (or Cummins) and a Corvette or something (for my mid-life). After that I "should" be done buying cars and hopefully have my house, and other debt, paid off before that lol.

11-11-2013, 02:27 AM	#5
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	Just personal opinion, but I can't see the 6th gens being better looking than the 5th gens. Cosmetically, I love the 5th gen Camaros more than anything else on the road. I'm sure the 6th gen will have awesome technology and performance upgrades, but I just can't see it being so awesome that I'll be tempted to trade my SS for it. I just can't see it happening... But if you're about the latest models, you might want to just wait. And if you don't like the next gen, you can always buy a new one sitting around on the lot from the last of the 5th gens.

11-11-2013, 07:39 AM	#8
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	get what you want now. no one knows what the future brings, for us folk on earth and for what the next gen may look like. if you see what you like, enjoy it now. there is no time like the present.

11-11-2013, 10:51 AM	#11
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,377	The 6th Gen will be lighter and faster. You will also get stuck with cylinder deactivation even with the manual, perhaps other cave-ins to CAFE. Direct injection has brought headaches. Probably safe to assume the gen6 won't have as much room in the engine compartment for headers/etc and may not be as easy to work on. It likely will be different enough that the 5th gen will hold its own on the subjective scale. The 5th gen is heavier but so what - it is fast enough, very stable, and if you wreck the solid chassis has 5 star safety all around. I would buy the 6th gen 2 model years in, similar to the 2012 vs 2010 Gen 5. That means 2018 model year.

11-11-2013, 11:12 AM	#12
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	I had the exact same thought. I flipped so much that you could call me a fish out of water. Like others have said you never know what the future will hold. If you hold out now who's to say you will hold out when the 2016's come out. I say test drive a 1LE and see for yourself. I did and look what I drove home in. It is a great car, smooth ride, has hill assist, great exhaust (NPP)... I really think if you drive one you may just end up driving it home.