How much more would you pay?

[Wakemaker89]

Originally Posted by PsychoRS

You had to go there didn't you?

I had to troll just a bit...

[ShowSStopper]

Originally Posted by Camarowguy

You only say this because you don't own one

Um...no.

Spoken like a typical V8 guy.

Question: Where is the $40k spent on that car? I can tell you where its NOT spent bc *gasp* we have the same car spare a couple things.

1. It's not spent on all the hard plastic inside the car, that we know.

2. The electronic components aren't expensive. No nav and before you start typing away yes, I know...next year its an option. But I wonder how much it will add?

3. A Corvette is less than $10k away in price, really more like $6k if you can negotiate at all. And it out handles, outperforms, and flat out outdoes the SS in every way.

4. My last car was a 650 HP Kenne Bell 03 Cobra vert. I paid $20k for it with 40k on the clock. Bone stock it would waste the new SS. By the time I was finished
modding it, it was a ZL1 killer. And my TOTAL investment was way less than $40k. Of course, you could buy a used GT500...as I earlier said...for about..oh...$34k with almost no miles and beat the crud out of the SS bone stock.

5. At $40k, your options for MUCH nicer cars include C5 Z06 (looks way better than the Camaro and weighs nothing), used C6 (again....its a Vette), heck..throw in used GTS Vipers for that amount of cash.

As i originally said, I'm sorry but the SS is only inflated in price for a couple reasons:

1. It was in a movie

2. Chevy knows that 4th gen V8 guys want V8 power...and that most 4th gen Z28s and SS models would be high mileage by the release of the new Camaro. Want to keep the power? Well that's going to cost you.

3. The loyal Camaro following in general. I applaud ANY group of enthusiasts that waited as long as the Camaro crowd for a new model. But consider this: an old 2002 SS stickered around $32k...the price of a 2LT RS now. You think prices are in line, even adjusted for inflation? I think not...and I felt it when I bought my V6. Can't imagine the premium on an SS.

To sum up, I don't want an SS. I know you guys have a hard time believing that bc for some reason, anytime theres a V8 and V6 version of a car, the V8 owners think "Man, everyone wants what I've got!" When in reality, most of us are wondering why not a Vette? Must be the backseats.....

[shawn18]

Originally Posted by Wicked 6

Um...no.

Spoken like a typical V8 guy.

Question: Where is the $40k spent on that car? I can tell you where its NOT spent bc *gasp* we have the same car spare a couple things.

1. It's not spent on all the hard plastic inside the car, that we know.

2. The electronic components aren't expensive. No nav and before you start typing away yes, I know...next year its an option. But I wonder how much it will add?

3. A Corvette is less than $10k away in price, really more like $6k if you can negotiate at all. And it out handles, outperforms, and flat out outdoes the SS in every way.

4. My last car was a 650 HP Kenne Bell 03 Cobra vert. I paid $20k for it with 40k on the clock. Bone stock it would waste the new SS. By the time I was finished
modding it, it was a ZL1 killer. And my TOTAL investment was way less than $40k. Of course, you could buy a used GT500...as I earlier said...for about..oh...$34k with almost no miles and beat the crud out of the SS bone stock.

5. At $40k, your options for MUCH nicer cars include C5 Z06 (looks way better than the Camaro and weighs nothing), used C6 (again....its a Vette), heck..throw in used GTS Vipers for that amount of cash.

As i originally said, I'm sorry but the SS is only inflated in price for a couple reasons:

1. It was in a movie

2. Chevy knows that 4th gen V8 guys want V8 power...and that most 4th gen Z28s and SS models would be high mileage by the release of the new Camaro. Want to keep the power? Well that's going to cost you.

3. The loyal Camaro following in general. I applaud ANY group of enthusiasts that waited as long as the Camaro crowd for a new model. But consider this: an old 2002 SS stickered around $32k...the price of a 2LT RS now. You think prices are in line, even adjusted for inflation? I think not...and I felt it when I bought my V6. Can't imagine the premium on an SS.

To sum up, I don't want an SS. I know you guys have a hard time believing that bc for some reason, anytime theres a V8 and V6 version of a car, the V8 owners think "Man, everyone wants what I've got!" When in reality, most of us are wondering why not a Vette? Must be the backseats.....

Pretty well said..............I ordered a 1SS NoN RS... for alot of the reasons you stated earlier in your post....I like the cloth better than the "pleather" seats. I also didnt want the RS headlights either. I know its hard to believe , but some just dont like the "halo's". I got the car I wanted for 31k and its paid for. I would in no way , no how give 40k for a 5th gen. Not even the almighty ZL1 , but thats just me. To each their own I guess..............

[Wizard1183]

If we're on this subject of what we would pay ect. I'd NEVER buy a brand new vehicle considering most of that money is thrown away IMO. I bought my ABM 2SS/RS for $31k April 11. It was in excellent condition and I paid it off last month after financing for 6 yrs. I rather get the note as cheap as possible in order to dump lots of money on the principle. While I can EASILY afford a ZL-1, I'd NEVER pay $60k+ for a car that loses its value excessively over time. While I enjoy toys, I like to pay things off as fast as I can. Im not debt free, but at 45, I plan on being completely debt free as well as retired. Im self employed, so while I may retire, Id still work to buy toys, investments, vacations, and cushion for anything that may arise. With the way things are going, Id rather be close to debt free in case a crisis occurs rather then lose things. I've often heard the phrase, "if youre not in debt, you dont have anything." Well, those that are in debt too hard simply lose what they "thought" they had.

To those who think they NEED an SS: You get what you CAN afford. Stop trying to impress others, because if you CANT afford it, or think you can but not quite sure, you just might LOSE it. And to me if you buy something and lose it, youre simply a dumbass who doesnt have their priorities straight. (That of course excludes an emergency that may have come about unexpectedly to where you had to rearrange your priority)

[angie7]

I went from a 1LT non RS to a 1SS/RS. I told my dealer (also a good friend) that I wasnt willing to go higher then $50 a mth above my LT loan. After number crunching I ended up w a much lower interest rate on my SS, same term loan and an extra $36 per month. Ins increased a little for a short time but I dont remember?? Maybe 30-50 per mth Now ins is the same as my LT bc my SS is a low mileage car since its not my dd and a show car.

Everyones financial situation is different. Dont get completely snowed but you are not going to walk away wo carrying some amount into your old loan.

But the SS is great! If you can afford it go for it. Good luck

[PsychoZL1]

Wow! That's an awesome deal angie! How long did you have your LT before you traded?

[camaroaarp]

I wouldn't pay one penny more. If I wanted an SS, I would have bought one two years ago. The 'SS or nothing' BS doesn't affect me.

[All Star]

It's completely nonsensical to compare monthly finance amounts, and people who buy cars based on monthly payments are also completely nonsensical.

[powerslave]

Originally Posted by All Star

It's completely nonsensical to compare monthly finance amounts, and people who buy cars based on monthly payments are also completely nonsensical.

Well you settle on a price then unless your rich and you plan on paying for the vehicle that day you have to settle on a loan term based on the price that you can pay per month. Your statement seems nonsensical to me, am I missing something? ...or are you talking about not settling a price first?

[SSBlack]

Originally Posted by Wicked 6

Um...no.

Spoken like a typical V8 guy.

Question: Where is the $40k spent on that car? I can tell you where its NOT spent bc *gasp* we have the same car spare a couple things.

1. It's not spent on all the hard plastic inside the car, that we know.

2. The electronic components aren't expensive. No nav and before you start typing away yes, I know...next year its an option. But I wonder how much it will add?

3. A Corvette is less than $10k away in price, really more like $6k if you can negotiate at all. And it out handles, outperforms, and flat out outdoes the SS in every way.

4. My last car was a 650 HP Kenne Bell 03 Cobra vert. I paid $20k for it with 40k on the clock. Bone stock it would waste the new SS. By the time I was finished
modding it, it was a ZL1 killer. And my TOTAL investment was way less than $40k. Of course, you could buy a used GT500...as I earlier said...for about..oh...$34k with almost no miles and beat the crud out of the SS bone stock.

5. At $40k, your options for MUCH nicer cars include C5 Z06 (looks way better than the Camaro and weighs nothing), used C6 (again....its a Vette), heck..throw in used GTS Vipers for that amount of cash.

As i originally said, I'm sorry but the SS is only inflated in price for a couple reasons:

1. It was in a movie

2. Chevy knows that 4th gen V8 guys want V8 power...and that most 4th gen Z28s and SS models would be high mileage by the release of the new Camaro. Want to keep the power? Well that's going to cost you.

3. The loyal Camaro following in general. I applaud ANY group of enthusiasts that waited as long as the Camaro crowd for a new model. But consider this: an old 2002 SS stickered around $32k...the price of a 2LT RS now. You think prices are in line, even adjusted for inflation? I think not...and I felt it when I bought my V6. Can't imagine the premium on an SS.

To sum up, I don't want an SS. I know you guys have a hard time believing that bc for some reason, anytime theres a V8 and V6 version of a car, the V8 owners think "Man, everyone wants what I've got!" When in reality, most of us are wondering why not a Vette? Must be the backseats.....

It's worth $40K if that's what someone wants and that's what it costs.

I'm in the "2" and "3" sections of your list. Loyal to Camaros only. Would not own another Chevy product.

And, I wanted a V8.

No offense, but if a V6 was my only option, I wouldn't have bought one.

Maybe, I'm old school, thinking back to when V8's were the "guys" cars and the V6 Berlinetta and LT's were what chicks drove.

This generation of V6's don't compare to that generation and this generation are powerful and awesome looking cars. Just not for me.

As for bargain hunting and comparing an SS to this car, or that car, sure you can probably find more bang for your buck.

As for me though, this is the car I wanted.

I'm not jealous of Vettes, Challengers, Mustangs. I really don't think about them. Some of them might be nicer, faster, whatever. Doesn't matter.

So yeah, for some people, if $40K is what it takes, that's what it takes.

[B@tman]

I pay 250 a month for my 2010 2SS/RS...that's with my insurance added in.

[angie7]

Originally Posted by PsychoRS

Wow! That's an awesome deal angie! How long did you have your LT before you traded?

I had it for 7mths.

[RustyNail19]

Originally Posted by Wicked 6

Um...no.

Spoken like a typical V8 guy.

Question: Where is the $40k spent on that car? I can tell you where its NOT spent bc *gasp* we have the same car spare a couple things.

1. It's not spent on all the hard plastic inside the car, that we know.

2. The electronic components aren't expensive. No nav and before you start typing away yes, I know...next year its an option. But I wonder how much it will add?

3. A Corvette is less than $10k away in price, really more like $6k if you can negotiate at all. And it out handles, outperforms, and flat out outdoes the SS in every way.

4. My last car was a 650 HP Kenne Bell 03 Cobra vert. I paid $20k for it with 40k on the clock. Bone stock it would waste the new SS. By the time I was finished
modding it, it was a ZL1 killer. And my TOTAL investment was way less than $40k. Of course, you could buy a used GT500...as I earlier said...for about..oh...$34k with almost no miles and beat the crud out of the SS bone stock.

5. At $40k, your options for MUCH nicer cars include C5 Z06 (looks way better than the Camaro and weighs nothing), used C6 (again....its a Vette), heck..throw in used GTS Vipers for that amount of cash.

As i originally said, I'm sorry but the SS is only inflated in price for a couple reasons:

1. It was in a movie

2. Chevy knows that 4th gen V8 guys want V8 power...and that most 4th gen Z28s and SS models would be high mileage by the release of the new Camaro. Want to keep the power? Well that's going to cost you.

3. The loyal Camaro following in general. I applaud ANY group of enthusiasts that waited as long as the Camaro crowd for a new model. But consider this: an old 2002 SS stickered around $32k...the price of a 2LT RS now. You think prices are in line, even adjusted for inflation? I think not...and I felt it when I bought my V6. Can't imagine the premium on an SS.

To sum up, I don't want an SS. I know you guys have a hard time believing that bc for some reason, anytime theres a V8 and V6 version of a car, the V8 owners think "Man, everyone wants what I've got!" When in reality, most of us are wondering why not a Vette? Must be the backseats.....

Okay I have nothing against anyone who wants the V6, as several others have said, it's still a great car. But while some want to insult the V6 buyers without reason, you seem dead set on insulting the V8 buyers without reason. Almost all of your "points" that you make are illogical.

1. "It was in a movie" Yeah because most people look at a V6 and say "Oh that wasn't the one in the movie, it was the SS." Most people associate the Camaro with Transformers regardless of being a V6 or V8, I doubt most can even tell the difference.

2. A new 2012 SS MSRP starts $32,280 (right off Chevy website). "2002 SS stickered for 32k, you think that's in line even with inflation? I think not." Well I don't know what kind of inflation you're using but it looks pretty in line even without inflation to me (assuming the price you gave is correct).

3. "Get a Corvette for less than 10k extra? Based on what? Sure make it a 2SS/RS and start throwing in some other options then maybe, but some people like those extra options and they don't all come standard on the base model corvette. Why don't you compare both cars with similar options and see how they line up. You're also assuming that all people care about is performance and that everyone likes the Corvette better than the Camaro. I know I prefer the look of the Camaro for one and while I like to go fast, I'm not going to be racing mine so don't so much care if the Corvette is lighter and handles better.

4. Lets even assume you can get a Corvette for "only an additional 9k or so". How much more is a 2SS over a 2LT? $7,450. So while you criticize the V8 owners who say "why wouldn't you pay an extra $7,500 to get an SS" to the v6 owners, you then turn around and tell the V8 owners "why not throw out an extra 9k for a Corvette." Because in both cases, it's a good amount of money.

Both cars are great cars. You're not more manly if you drive the V8, but you're also not an idiot who paid a highly inflated price for one either. Be happy with what you have and stop trying to find fault with someone who got a V6 or someone who got a V8.

[PsychoZL1]

Well, it's official!

I am pleased to announce that I am still a proud owner of my '11 1LT/RS!

I went to my dealership and test drove a sweet IOM '12 1SS/RS. It was great, but couldn't come out with a good enough deal to trade up.

The way I see it, I won either way!