09-28-2013, 03:44 PM | #113 |
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These halogen headlights are rubbish. Get the RS package
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09-28-2013, 05:38 PM | #114 | |
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Perhaps I should have worded the comment "Camaro cost of ownership," not just "cost of ownership." When I look at a car purchase, I take a variety of cost of ownership factors into consideration. Maintenance and wear & tear items are one of them. When choosing between an SS and a V6, for example, I considered the increased cost of oil changes. The cost of required premium fuel. I look at the picture as a whole. You could say that the cost each of those items isn't THAT much more than the other option, but over time each of them adds up. And I plan to keep this car for many, many miles. And yes, I considered the cost of replacement tires, and the fact that 4 19" tires of the same size would be cheaper than 4 20" tires of staggered sizes. Just because I feel it was not worth it to pay the extra cost of Camaro ownership for an option package or a different trim level doesn't mean I stretched to buy my car. I can afford the car I chose just fine.
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09-28-2013, 06:13 PM | #115 |
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Ok folks. went to see the rs 2lt. Salesman a young jackass. anyway car a year old build. 470 miles and glitter in back seat. told me it was new. this was used by high school kids. who knows how driven. toneau dirty and no window sticker. I walked. so may go with non rs vert with 65 miles and it has nav
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09-28-2013, 09:42 PM | #116 |
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Well when I bought my LS I *thought* I liked the non RS headlights better than the Halos, I thought they showed the shape of the headlights better. I always knew I would upgrade to the 20" wheels cuz I had to have those things. But after 3 years of owning my car and adding things like fog lights and oem spoiler my only real regret is not getting the halos. They do look mean as hell going down the road. I have thought about upgrading but I just can't justify the cost of even refurbished ones. I still love my car but MAN I want those damn halos.
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09-29-2013, 08:31 AM | #117 |
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There is no right or wrong answer. to each their own and non rs camaro and ss all have their price points going in new and used. A person can take a ls and make it ur own . tires gas prices insurance and how car will be used all play in. get what u can justify. hell i would love a zl1 vert but car is not practical as a dd and cost and ins and maintsience too much. i have a 9 yr old boy i want to put thru college someday. its all priorties. be happy and thankful
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09-29-2013, 08:56 AM | #118 |
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interesting read. OP, get the car you want, not what others tell you to get.
I got the RS package and would again. Was my choice. The Pzeros will not last as long as all season 19"s. But you can get hi-performance 20"s after they are done. I like the look of the 20"s better, but just my opinion. hope everything works for you. gramps
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09-29-2013, 12:00 PM | #119 |
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Thanks bluebeast
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09-29-2013, 07:33 PM | #120 | |
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09-30-2013, 08:20 AM | #122 | |
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I have 3 kids to put through college as well. Finding the balance that is right for your situation is something only YOU can do, after considering all the factors YOU find important. Good luck!
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10-03-2013, 09:23 PM | #123 |
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Bought the new non rs vert. it is all black. saw it at dealer today. looks great . they got the heritage grill on and flares. looks great with polished 19s. clear bra tomorrow and was and get scratches out. got rubber floor mats too. 65 miles on car and got a decent deal. i paid for grill and bra at cost. dealer supplied flares and rear carpet mats. has nav too
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10-03-2013, 09:55 PM | #124 | |
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10-03-2013, 10:13 PM | #125 |
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I like the RS package to tell you the truth.
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10-03-2013, 10:27 PM | #126 |
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I like the RS package but I also enjoy the look of the non RS package. I like the old-school look of the camaro so I felt like the non RS headlights chimed in with it. I did get the high polished wheels though because they look much better than the painted stocks. Do I think the RS package is worth the 1400? Hell no. BUT when buying a $36K+ car what is another 1400 dollars? maybe like 5 dollars a month when financing.
We all get to walk out to our cars every morning and be greatful that we have such nice, fast, amazing cars to drive to work in. (or to dunkin donuts if you are retired) |
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