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truck21 · 05-15-2011, 09:14 PM

I've been the happy owner of a 2LT/RS ABM 2010 (obviously) for almost two years. I was adamant that I wouldn't want a convertible and we got the coupe. I also was sure a V6 automatic was fine.
Fast forward to a few months ago. Out come the convertible. Like most everyone else I was drooling. I began looking at the numbers for my coupe and the new vert. I was fine with a 2LT vert until I drove a manual v8 at the dealer while I got my cars oil changed. Now I face many dilemmas.
SHould I hold on to my ABM coupe? (My wife says it will be a collectors item) (I know that's in like a million years, but she's my wife. I just smile and nod.)
If I do get a vert, should I go ahead and move up to the v8? (I/m getting a manual if I change over. Tired of an automatic)
Should I wait until next year to get a vert when the rebates, etc are in full swing?
I got some numbers from the dealer. Just thought you all would like to hear what I got told. (Didn't haggle or anything, just got numbers.
Here goes: 2011 2LT/RS Vert, Manual, RJT/Beige $36,040 (MSRP)
My trade 2010 2LT/RS Auto ABM/Gray 9400 miles $22,000
Plus taxes, tags and random other things $14,809
Honestly, I'm thinking that I can get a 2SS for almost the same price if I waited for the rebates that I know are coming later. Has anyone else gotten more for their trade? Or gotten a better deal on their vert? I have to convince the wife to trade/sell her baby to get my new v8(hopefully) baby and it'll have to be a great deal.
Thanks for all the

wildcatjake · 05-16-2011, 06:37 AM

I feel you on this one. There's an IOM/IOM vert about 30 minutes away from me...

MSRP: $42,600
GM supplier discount pricing: $41,400
NADA Trade-in on my coupe (8k miles): $34k (paid $38k 9/09)

Debating on waiting on upgrades in the 2012's, but honestly not that impressed with them.

Camaro_hx · 05-16-2011, 06:48 AM

I totally agree with your wife, its not to be sold and will be a Heritage some day.
..I don't get those who trade in their Camaro. I do have the 1LT and many of my friends have the SS/RS, but i do not regret buying my V6.

For me, not planning in selling/trading my 5th Gen. for anything.

05-15-2011, 09:14 PM	#1
truck21 Missing my 68 RS now Drives: 2007 F-150, 2006 Jetta TDI Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 20 View My Garage	SIs this a decent deal/help me decide I've been the happy owner of a 2LT/RS ABM 2010 (obviously) for almost two years. I was adamant that I wouldn't want a convertible and we got the coupe. I also was sure a V6 automatic was fine. Fast forward to a few months ago. Out come the convertible. Like most everyone else I was drooling. I began looking at the numbers for my coupe and the new vert. I was fine with a 2LT vert until I drove a manual v8 at the dealer while I got my cars oil changed. Now I face many dilemmas. SHould I hold on to my ABM coupe? (My wife says it will be a collectors item) (I know that's in like a million years, but she's my wife. I just smile and nod.) If I do get a vert, should I go ahead and move up to the v8? (I/m getting a manual if I change over. Tired of an automatic) Should I wait until next year to get a vert when the rebates, etc are in full swing? I got some numbers from the dealer. Just thought you all would like to hear what I got told. (Didn't haggle or anything, just got numbers. Here goes: 2011 2LT/RS Vert, Manual, RJT/Beige $36,040 (MSRP) My trade 2010 2LT/RS Auto ABM/Gray 9400 miles $22,000 Plus taxes, tags and random other things $14,809 Honestly, I'm thinking that I can get a 2SS for almost the same price if I waited for the rebates that I know are coming later. Has anyone else gotten more for their trade? Or gotten a better deal on their vert? I have to convince the wife to trade/sell her baby to get my new v8(hopefully) baby and it'll have to be a great deal. Thanks for all the __________________ Ordered 5/23/09 Order # NKKBDB Rally Yellow 2LT/RS with Black Hood and Hockey Stripes Changed 5/30/09 ABM 2LT/RS with CGM Hood/Hockey Stripes (The color I wanted in the first place)

05-16-2011, 06:37 AM	#2
wildcatjake Full of Shenanigans Drives: The pedal through the floor pan... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 114 View My Garage	I feel you on this one. There's an IOM/IOM vert about 30 minutes away from me... MSRP: $42,600 GM supplier discount pricing: $41,400 NADA Trade-in on my coupe (8k miles): $34k (paid $38k 9/09) Debating on waiting on upgrades in the 2012's, but honestly not that impressed with them. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS M6 - "H1 OFCR" GMPP 21" Wheels - Volant CAI - XS Power LT's and exhaust - Custom Tune - MGW Short Throw - IOM Heritage Grille - 25% Tint - AAC Amber LED Upgrade, Footwells, and DRL's - JL 10W7 in a **** Box - Active Image Dynamics and Vifa Components - Kenwood Amps - Lots of Sound Deadener - Big Worm full tint kit and bowties Future Plans: Vmax ported TB - More AAC goodies - Drop Springs/Sways/Bushings Wish List: AirLift - Whipple - Cam

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05-16-2011, 06:48 AM	#3
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	I totally agree with your wife, its not to be sold and will be a Heritage some day. ..I don't get those who trade in their Camaro. I do have the 1LT and many of my friends have the SS/RS, but i do not regret buying my V6. For me, not planning in selling/trading my 5th Gen. for anything.