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S8ER01Z · 03-16-2012, 12:42 AM

Fwiw I daily drive my 4th gen rain/snow/shine.

300 miles a week commute for week for the past 6 years.
- avg mpg 24-25 (300 miles and usually 12.x gallons to fill)
- not 5th gen fast of course but 13.1 @ 108 bone stock
- reliable

Up to the 100k mark I did oil changes and normal maintenance (tires/brake pads, etc)
107k new plugs
112k new clutch
127k new starter
140k fuel pump

At 152k now.

Overall I can't complain.. Car was 23k new (you can obviously get them for peanuts now).

You could get a new warrantied ls6 crate and drop it in. Would be reliable and plenty of power to keep you happy. Not to mention perfect street manners for daily driving.

I won't lie not having a car payment is worth any envy one might have over build and interior quality.

heRS · 03-16-2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supersport2011L99

1st gen yes 4th gen hell no

If I could afford another toy I'd get an old Camaro or el Camino but get rid of my 5th gen in exchange? Nope. I like mine just fine.

However, you should buy what you like and enjoy it.

powerslave · 03-16-2012, 02:10 AM

Selling a 2010 SS for a 1st gen: If its a weekend car... Your price listed is a little off though, more like 50K for a rebuilt 1st gen, not 15...

Selling a 2010 SS for a 4th gen: I can't think of any reason, in any situation, I would ever even THINK of doing that, if you paid me.

Keep your beautiful car.

SSGUNNER · 03-16-2012, 02:17 AM

InfernoOrangeSS · 03-16-2012, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I think it is a bad idea. It's like going from a bluray to a beta tape. Step back in technology, no air bags, bad suspension, no cruise, air, power windows....this list goes on and on.

If you kept your Gen 5 and got a Gen 1, I would be for that.

I agree totally with this statement. I would LOVE to have a first gen to play with and improve, but ultimately it's still a car from the 60's. I just think for comfort and safety, you can't beat the fifth generation.
Just my opinion, though....I do love the earlier gens.

Revo1 · 03-16-2012, 03:23 AM

For all those gen-4 haters out there. Eat it, enjoy it, savor it.

Revo1 · 03-16-2012, 03:25 AM

While I'm at it...

Intimidator333 · 03-16-2012, 03:53 AM

I almost bought a 1st gen and a cheap truck to drive to work instead but glad I bought a new one. 1st gens are awesome. Not a fan of 4th gens. Keep the 5th or get a 1st.

ToolFan66 · 03-16-2012, 06:15 AM

Take us all back to the 70's-80's and all of us would love to have a 1st gen for a daily driver..

Just Sayin.

Revo that 4th gen is Bad Ass...

powerslave · 03-16-2012, 08:41 AM

I'm not a 4th gen hater, I would just never buy one. That modded one is no nicer than a base 5th gen in my eyes... whatever it's just opinion.

Supersport2011L99 · 03-16-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heRS

If I could afford another toy I'd get an old Camaro or el Camino but get rid of my 5th gen in exchange? Nope. I like mine just fine.

However, you should buy what you like and enjoy it.

I completely agree

sscamaro · 03-16-2012, 12:39 PM

I've had one of each generation. None compair to the 5th Gen. My first Camaro was a 69 SS396(L34) that I bought in 1971. I had it for 34 years and gave it to my son 5 years ago.

1st- 69 SS396
2nd- 80 Z28
3rd- 83 Z28
4th- 94 Z28 & 02 SS

Had all 4 generations at same time.

03-16-2012, 12:42 AM	#15
S8ER01Z Drives: Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 447	Fwiw I daily drive my 4th gen rain/snow/shine. 300 miles a week commute for week for the past 6 years. - avg mpg 24-25 (300 miles and usually 12.x gallons to fill) - not 5th gen fast of course but 13.1 @ 108 bone stock - reliable Up to the 100k mark I did oil changes and normal maintenance (tires/brake pads, etc) 107k new plugs 112k new clutch 127k new starter 140k fuel pump At 152k now. Overall I can't complain.. Car was 23k new (you can obviously get them for peanuts now). You could get a new warrantied ls6 crate and drop it in. Would be reliable and plenty of power to keep you happy. Not to mention perfect street manners for daily driving. I won't lie not having a car payment is worth any envy one might have over build and interior quality. __________________ 2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (MTI Lid/FRA, LS6 Cam, BBK LTs, 3.90s) 2021 Durango Hellcat

03-16-2012, 02:10 AM	#17
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	Selling a 2010 SS for a 1st gen: If its a weekend car... Your price listed is a little off though, more like 50K for a rebuilt 1st gen, not 15... Selling a 2010 SS for a 4th gen: I can't think of any reason, in any situation, I would ever even THINK of doing that, if you paid me. Keep your beautiful car. Last edited by powerslave; 03-16-2012 at 02:15 AM. Reason: EDIT: typo

03-16-2012, 02:17 AM	#18
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	__________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

03-16-2012, 03:23 AM	#20
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	For all those gen-4 haters out there. Eat it, enjoy it, savor it. Attached Images __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-16-2012, 03:25 AM	#21
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	While I'm at it... Attached Images __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-16-2012, 03:53 AM	#22
Intimidator333 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Inferno Orange. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 348	I almost bought a 1st gen and a cheap truck to drive to work instead but glad I bought a new one. 1st gens are awesome. Not a fan of 4th gens. Keep the 5th or get a 1st.

03-16-2012, 06:15 AM	#23
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Take us all back to the 70's-80's and all of us would love to have a 1st gen for a daily driver.. Just Sayin. Revo that 4th gen is Bad Ass...

03-16-2012, 08:41 AM	#24
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	I'm not a 4th gen hater, I would just never buy one. That modded one is no nicer than a base 5th gen in my eyes... whatever it's just opinion.

03-16-2012, 12:39 PM	#26
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I've had one of each generation. None compair to the 5th Gen. My first Camaro was a 69 SS396(L34) that I bought in 1971. I had it for 34 years and gave it to my son 5 years ago. 1st- 69 SS396 2nd- 80 Z28 3rd- 83 Z28 4th- 94 Z28 & 02 SS Had all 4 generations at same time.

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