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Purdue2011SS · 06-16-2011, 10:35 PM

So I'm in the process of trading my 210 1LT/RS for a 2011 2SS/RS.

When/If I go through with this I'm seriously considering getting GFX ordered and put on for the price of $2500.

I was just curious what some of your thoughts were on the GFX and if it's worth $2500 (includes painted). I obviously love how it looks (the ones I've seen in person), but $2500 is still relatively expensive.

Everyone has different opinions on if it's worth it or if you can/can't afford it (which I can), but just want to hear some others who DO have GFX, others who would LIKE to have GFX, and others who couldn't care less.

Thanks in advance!

Mellish50 · 06-16-2011, 10:39 PM

No i don't think its worth it, but that didn't stop me from getting GFX..

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 06-16-2011, 10:43 PM

If you like it, get it! I personally don't care for it but plenty do. Painted it looks a lot better, even to me.

Also, hats off on being a Purdue guy, that's an awesome engineering (among other things, of course) school. Didn't Neil Armstrong go there?

PB3 · 06-16-2011, 10:43 PM

I love mine GFX. Some people say they make the car look "heavy". I like extra width it gives the rear. I have a lot less rock chips on the hips compared to my buddies who doesn't have the GFX.

Fraxum · 06-16-2011, 10:46 PM

Not worth it. Adds weight, does nothing. You can't take it off and resell it if you decide to sell the Camaro. It is $2,500 down the drain. You will not get one more penny for your car if you add it to your car. But if you have the money to burn and you like the look then go for it.

Purdue2011SS · 06-16-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellish50

No i don't think its worth it, but that didn't stop me from getting GFX..

nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

If you like it, get it! I personally don't care for it but plenty do. Painted it looks a lot better, even to me.

Also, hats off on being a Purdue guy, that's an awesome engineering (among other things, of course) school. Didn't Neil Armstrong go there?

yes, he did go there

And that's the profession I'm in, engineering

mcdoogle6969 · 06-16-2011, 10:48 PM

NO. You can get much better looking ground effects kits for a lot cheaper.

Purdue2011SS · 06-16-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

Not worth it. Adds weight, does nothing. You can't take it off and resell it if you decide to sell the Camaro. It is $2,500 down the drain. You will not get one more penny for your car if you add it to your car. But if you have the money to burn and you like the look then go for it.

Lets be realistic - you see two camaros, exactly the same, but one has GFX and one doesn't and you're saying they would both be the same price

No way

Purdue2011SS · 06-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

NO. You can get much better looking ground effects kits for a lot cheaper.

Do you, or anyone, think it's realistic to bargain for a price lower than $2500 just like you do when buying a car or is that price not really marked up from a dealer's perspective?

I haven't discussed it yet about maybe dropping the price for the GFX by a couple hundered bucks and if they would consider it.

ya boy willz · 06-16-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

NO. You can get much better looking ground effects kits for a lot cheaper.

This. I think $2500 is just a bit too much. If it was $2k painted and installed, it might be a different story.

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Originally Posted by Purdue 2010 Camaro

Lets be realistic - you see two camaros, exactly the same, but one has GFX and one doesn't and you're saying they would both be the same price

No way

To you yes the body kit adds value, to the dealership and most people shopping for a car, no it adds little to no value. Why do you think most people try to private sell modded vehicles?

Fraxum · 06-16-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdue 2010 Camaro

Lets be realistic - you see two camaros, exactly the same, but one has GFX and one doesn't and you're saying they would both be the same price

No way

We disagree, your car might be slightly easier to sell. But when someone buys a modded car they don't want to pay for the mods. That is one of the first rules of modding. You might get $.20 on the $1 if you are lucky. It is a lesson learned the hard way.

All that being said, I do like the look. Especially on a black Camaro.

Revo1 · 06-16-2011, 10:58 PM

Get them from someone else. GM is going to charge premium cost, I'm sure you could get the same GM GFX from an outside retailer for less.

lcrngrs · 06-16-2011, 11:07 PM

If you like them and can afford them, then it's worth it. I have them and love the way they look.

Purdue2011SS · 06-16-2011, 11:10 PM

thanks for the responses...it'll probably be a gametime decision tomorrow whether I pull the trigger on the GFX

06-16-2011, 10:35 PM	#1
Purdue2011SS Boiler Up!! POTFH Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 582 View My Garage	GFX - worth $2500? So I'm in the process of trading my 210 1LT/RS for a 2011 2SS/RS. When/If I go through with this I'm seriously considering getting GFX ordered and put on for the price of $2500. I was just curious what some of your thoughts were on the GFX and if it's worth $2500 (includes painted). I obviously love how it looks (the ones I've seen in person), but $2500 is still relatively expensive. Everyone has different opinions on if it's worth it or if you can/can't afford it (which I can), but just want to hear some others who DO have GFX, others who would LIKE to have GFX, and others who couldn't care less. Thanks in advance! __________________

06-16-2011, 10:39 PM	#2
Mellish50 Drives: 2011 SW M6 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 252	No i don't think its worth it, but that didn't stop me from getting GFX.. __________________ A driver don't pick the cars. Mmm-mm. Cars pick the driver. It's a mystical bond between man and machine.

06-16-2011, 10:43 PM	#4
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	I love mine GFX. Some people say they make the car look "heavy". I like extra width it gives the rear. I have a lot less rock chips on the hips compared to my buddies who doesn't have the GFX. __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

06-16-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	Not worth it. Adds weight, does nothing. You can't take it off and resell it if you decide to sell the Camaro. It is $2,500 down the drain. You will not get one more penny for your car if you add it to your car. But if you have the money to burn and you like the look then go for it. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

06-16-2011, 10:48 PM	#7
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	NO. You can get much better looking ground effects kits for a lot cheaper. __________________ BUILD THREAD

06-16-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	If you like it, get it! I personally don't care for it but plenty do. Painted it looks a lot better, even to me. Also, hats off on being a Purdue guy, that's an awesome engineering (among other things, of course) school. Didn't Neil Armstrong go there?

06-16-2011, 10:58 PM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Get them from someone else. GM is going to charge premium cost, I'm sure you could get the same GM GFX from an outside retailer for less. __________________ "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

06-16-2011, 11:07 PM	#13
lcrngrs Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 584	If you like them and can afford them, then it's worth it. I have them and love the way they look.

06-16-2011, 11:10 PM	#14
Purdue2011SS Boiler Up!! POTFH Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 582 View My Garage	thanks for the responses...it'll probably be a gametime decision tomorrow whether I pull the trigger on the GFX __________________

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