To trade or not to trade? That is the question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SnakebiteSS · 07-04-2019, 12:18 PM

Alright guys,
Try not to stone me. I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS that I have long tubes and hi flo cats on, Cold air inductions intake and a 93 octane tune on it. My car has 24k miles on it.

I have recently gotten a wild hair and am considering trading her in for a new scatpack challenger. Instead of having to put a cam in my camaro I could buy the scat pack which is faster than my car in it's current state. If the challenger gets good traction with it's new 275s on the rear it beats the 6th gen stock ss and the mustang. The 392 has so much more low end torque to get it out of the hole compared to my car especially.

Should I keep my Camaro and cam it or get the scatpack?
The A8 in the scat pack seems to shift alot quicker than my A6 as well.

Or Should i trade for a 5th gen ZL1 or 6th gen SS?

Any mod suggestions are also welcomed.

redcoats1976 · 07-04-2019, 12:27 PM

you should be able to find a nice 5th gen ZL-1 for a lot less than the cost of the challenger and not take a huge depreciation hit the minute you drive it off the lot.if you cant whip up on the challenger with the ZL-1 its time for the driver mod...

SnakebiteSS · 07-04-2019, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

you should be able to find a nice 5th gen ZL-1 for a lot less than the cost of the challenger and not take a huge depreciation hit the minute you drive it off the lot.if you cant whip up on the challenger with the ZL-1 its time for the driver mod...

Good point, agreed. This scatpack I was looking at was a 2018 with 23k miles. They were asking 34k for it.

I owe 20k on my car because I bought it a year ago but im thinking they won't give me that for trade in and im guessing they will low ball me because the car isn't stock.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-04-2019, 12:38 PM

I vote for trade for a 5th ZL1, if that doesn’t work, keep the current SS and If possible save some money up and cam and FI it. Then you’ll have no problem destroying a scat pack, and you get to keep the amazing 5th gen styling.

SnakebiteSS · 07-04-2019, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I vote for trade for a 5th ZL1, if that doesn’t work, keep the current SS and If possible save some money up and cam and FI it. Then you’ll have no problem destroying a scat pack, and you get to keep the amazing 5th gen styling.

I'm in the Nashville TN area and there is only one ZL1 for sale in a 150 mile radius. It's black 2013 with 24k miles, it's a stick and they are asking 36k.

I do have an entire Texas speed 1.2 vvt cam kit for my SS that I haven't put in yet tho.

BluePhoenix · 07-04-2019, 01:03 PM

I haven’t seen a nice ZL1 for less than $40,000. You should probably test drive all 3, compare and then decide.

Roader · 07-04-2019, 01:28 PM

For that price I’d just wait a little longer for z28 to keep coming down in price

TA1979 · 07-04-2019, 01:30 PM

I vote keep your current car and install the cam, possibly supercharge if you want to spend the money. It will most likely be cheaper than buying the scatpack and it would be different.

jprodun1 · 07-04-2019, 01:50 PM

Sorry to jack this thread, but just wanted to ask it you dyno’d your SS with the mods a d it you know what it’s making to the wheels.

Looking to do same mods, hence the question.

Sorry again and thank you!

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AZCamaroFan · 07-04-2019, 01:53 PM

options:
1. 2018 SS
2. 5thgen ZL1
3. Keep your 5thgen
4. Challe.....NOOOOOOO

InFiD3ViL · 07-04-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jprodun1

Sorry to jack this thread, but just wanted to ask it you dyno’d your SS with the mods a d it you know what it’s making to the wheels.

Looking to do same mods, hence the question.

Sorry again and thank you!

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With those mods he is likely around 360-370 rwhp.
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As for the TC's question, it really all has to do with your preference. Me personally, I would love a new Mustang or Challenger, as they are great cars. But my love for the Camaro is too great to ever get rid of it for one. My ultimate goal is to pay mine off and then make a purchase on another car. But chances are it will be another Camaro, a 6th gen 1LE or ZL1.

My suggestion would be to keep your car until you are at least not upside down on it. If you trade it in now, even with the low miles, you are going to get hammered on your next loan.

PowertoLove · 07-04-2019, 02:18 PM

Challenger is a cool car and I hate to say it probably less trouble in the long haul overall BUT the Camaro is much sportier in ever aspect. I thought about buying a Challenger many times but when I actually looked at them and drove them I couldn't do it. I'd go find a nice ZL1 1LE then enjoy every minute you have it. I think the Challenger thing will cool off quickly.

SS 310H55A · 07-04-2019, 02:36 PM

Dodge quality is not anything I’d bet the farm on.

redcoats1976 · 07-04-2019, 02:44 PM

a friends chally burned down in his driveway with less than 6k miles on it.not that that should discourage you,but it would me.he now drives an SS.

View Poll Results: To trade or not to trade?
Keep current SS	31	48.44%
Trade for 6th Gen SS	10	15.63%
Trade for 392 challenger Scat Pack	2	3.13%
Trade for 5th gen ZL1	21	32.81%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

07-04-2019, 12:18 PM	#1
SnakebiteSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 49	To trade or not to trade? That is the question Alright guys, Try not to stone me. I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS that I have long tubes and hi flo cats on, Cold air inductions intake and a 93 octane tune on it. My car has 24k miles on it. I have recently gotten a wild hair and am considering trading her in for a new scatpack challenger. Instead of having to put a cam in my camaro I could buy the scat pack which is faster than my car in it's current state. If the challenger gets good traction with it's new 275s on the rear it beats the 6th gen stock ss and the mustang. The 392 has so much more low end torque to get it out of the hole compared to my car especially. Should I keep my Camaro and cam it or get the scatpack? The A8 in the scat pack seems to shift alot quicker than my A6 as well. Or Should i trade for a 5th gen ZL1 or 6th gen SS? Any mod suggestions are also welcomed. __________________ 1 7/8 Stainless Works headers and Hi-Flow cats, muffler delete, RDP 93 octane tune, Cold Air Inductions intake. DRL to FOG harness mod, LED DRL, black factory 20s, Texas speed 1.2 VVT cam upcoming

07-04-2019, 12:38 PM	#4
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,846	I vote for trade for a 5th ZL1, if that doesn’t work, keep the current SS and If possible save some money up and cam and FI it. Then you’ll have no problem destroying a scat pack, and you get to keep the amazing 5th gen styling. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

07-04-2019, 01:03 PM	#6
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,319	I haven’t seen a nice ZL1 for less than $40,000. You should probably test drive all 3, compare and then decide. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L

07-04-2019, 01:53 PM	#10
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,460	options: 1. 2018 SS 2. 5thgen ZL1 3. Keep your 5thgen 4. Challe.....NOOOOOOO __________________

07-04-2019, 12:27 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,935	you should be able to find a nice 5th gen ZL-1 for a lot less than the cost of the challenger and not take a huge depreciation hit the minute you drive it off the lot.if you cant whip up on the challenger with the ZL-1 its time for the driver mod...

07-04-2019, 01:28 PM	#7
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	For that price I’d just wait a little longer for z28 to keep coming down in price

07-04-2019, 01:30 PM	#8
TA1979 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 60 View My Garage	I vote keep your current car and install the cam, possibly supercharge if you want to spend the money. It will most likely be cheaper than buying the scatpack and it would be different.

07-04-2019, 01:50 PM	#9
jprodun1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 171 View My Garage	Sorry to jack this thread, but just wanted to ask it you dyno’d your SS with the mods a d it you know what it’s making to the wheels. Looking to do same mods, hence the question. Sorry again and thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-04-2019, 02:18 PM	#12
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Challenger is a cool car and I hate to say it probably less trouble in the long haul overall BUT the Camaro is much sportier in ever aspect. I thought about buying a Challenger many times but when I actually looked at them and drove them I couldn't do it. I'd go find a nice ZL1 1LE then enjoy every minute you have it. I think the Challenger thing will cool off quickly.

07-04-2019, 02:36 PM	#13
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	Dodge quality is not anything I’d bet the farm on. __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

07-04-2019, 02:44 PM	#14
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,935	a friends chally burned down in his driveway with less than 6k miles on it.not that that should discourage you,but it would me.he now drives an SS.