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Algeron · 03-22-2015, 09:37 PM

Currently, I own a 2011 2SS/RS convertible (feel free to check my other posts) that has had many, many issues (top, weatherstripping, leaks, etc). Currently, she has been in the shop for the last 2 weeks, and from last check with the service writer, they have been unable to duplicate the latest leak with their rain machine. I am sure you can understand my frustration.

This weekend, I was looking around and came across a 2015 red hot Commemorative Edition 2SS/RS convertible, and have considered, for the first time, swapping my car for another one. I do know that the Gen 6 models will be out at the end of the year, but I really like the convertibles. After my issues with a 2011, I would be scared to buy the first run of Gen 6 verts.

What are your thoughts? I know it is all my choice. Just wanting to hear some other opinions.

NC_Nole · 03-22-2015, 09:59 PM

Personally, I wouldn't trade right now. Too close to the 6th Gen coming out. It may be an awesome car that you wished you had waited for or at the very least there should be some great deals on the last of the 5th gen cars.

Algeron · 03-22-2015, 10:09 PM

My concern with the 6, is that I will want another convertible. After buying the 1st run 5th gen vert, I will not buy a 1st run 6th gen vert. Which would mean 2017 MY at the earliest.

Jsafe17 · 03-22-2015, 10:18 PM

Your 10-13 5th gen will be worth alot less when the 6th gen hits...make your move now, or your right it will be years from now.

13BRM2SSRS · 03-22-2015, 10:23 PM

Sucks you are having these issues especially since they can not duplicate / fix the problem. Since you really want a vert you are probably smart to go with a 15 vs a first year 6th gen vert. Obviously if you wait till the 6th gens come out you will get a great deal on a 15 but you will have to pick from whats left and may not get exactly what you want. Also, your trade will be worth a little less if you wait as well. Sounds like a 15 is waiting for you to give it a new home! Good luck

PalmerGA · 03-22-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Algeron

My concern with the 6, is that I will want another convertible. After buying the 1st run 5th gen vert, I will not buy a 1st run 6th gen vert. Which would mean 2017 MY at the earliest.

Well, the 2017s will likely offer a 50th Anniversary Edition. That's what I'm waiting on.

Seriously though, I think you should wait to see the 6th Gen. Most likely, the top half of the convertibles will be the same as the 5th Gens. If the new 5ths have addressed all the issues of the early productions, I wouldn't worry about new bugs in the 2016 verts.

kevinw · 03-22-2015, 10:32 PM

I would unload ur car for the new one that u like. Be prepared for low trade in with the history of the 11 and 12 models

Algeron · 03-22-2015, 10:46 PM

I have one concern with the 50th Edition. I don't like how the 45th was a single package, and had no variation. I hope the 50th is not released in the same format. I like to be able to have enough choices to make the car me before sinking thousands in aftermarket parts in to it.

SuperSport2011 · 03-22-2015, 11:42 PM

Personally what I would do is sit down write all the pros and cons out and whatever your gut tells you go with it. People make bad decisions when they over analyze and think too much. Just stick with your gut.

JCunningham · 03-23-2015, 02:23 AM

right after the 6th gen comes out the 5th gens will take a $ dump. wait

Algeron · 03-23-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Personally what I would do is sit down write all the pros and cons out and whatever your gut tells you go with it. People make bad decisions when they over analyze and think too much. Just stick with your gut.

This is what I did when I bought my 2011. I was comparing the Camaro, Mustang and Challenger.

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

right after the 6th gen comes out the 5th gens will take a $ dump. wait

I am sure they will be adding additional rebates, etc. However, there will also be a flood of gen 5's being turned in. Also, if there is a convertible model released in 2016, I will not buy one until 2017 after all the issues I have had with my 2011.

NYCamOwner · 03-23-2015, 10:29 AM

I agree with your thought process. You need to do something sooner than later because of your top issues, so the '15 would be the best. And also, like you said, I would hesitate getting the 1st year of the new model. You never know, plus you could use the idea that the 6th gen is coming out soon and they may want to unload the 15.

SacraMaro · 03-23-2015, 10:57 AM

Is a 2015 ZL1 out of the question?

Splitter · 03-23-2015, 10:58 AM

get the v8.

03-22-2015, 09:37 PM	#1
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	Trying to decide... Currently, I own a 2011 2SS/RS convertible (feel free to check my other posts) that has had many, many issues (top, weatherstripping, leaks, etc). Currently, she has been in the shop for the last 2 weeks, and from last check with the service writer, they have been unable to duplicate the latest leak with their rain machine. I am sure you can understand my frustration. This weekend, I was looking around and came across a 2015 red hot Commemorative Edition 2SS/RS convertible, and have considered, for the first time, swapping my car for another one. I do know that the Gen 6 models will be out at the end of the year, but I really like the convertibles. After my issues with a 2011, I would be scared to buy the first run of Gen 6 verts. What are your thoughts? I know it is all my choice. Just wanting to hear some other opinions. __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

03-22-2015, 10:09 PM	#3
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	My concern with the 6, is that I will want another convertible. After buying the 1st run 5th gen vert, I will not buy a 1st run 6th gen vert. Which would mean 2017 MY at the earliest. __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

03-22-2015, 10:23 PM	#5
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 631 View My Garage	Sucks you are having these issues especially since they can not duplicate / fix the problem. Since you really want a vert you are probably smart to go with a 15 vs a first year 6th gen vert. Obviously if you wait till the 6th gens come out you will get a great deal on a 15 but you will have to pick from whats left and may not get exactly what you want. Also, your trade will be worth a little less if you wait as well. Sounds like a 15 is waiting for you to give it a new home! Good luck __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

03-22-2015, 10:46 PM	#8
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	I have one concern with the 50th Edition. I don't like how the 45th was a single package, and had no variation. I hope the 50th is not released in the same format. I like to be able to have enough choices to make the car me before sinking thousands in aftermarket parts in to it. __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

03-22-2015, 11:42 PM	#9
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 954 View My Garage	Personally what I would do is sit down write all the pros and cons out and whatever your gut tells you go with it. People make bad decisions when they over analyze and think too much. Just stick with your gut. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

03-22-2015, 09:59 PM	#2
NC_Nole Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norrh Carolina Posts: 211	Personally, I wouldn't trade right now. Too close to the 6th Gen coming out. It may be an awesome car that you wished you had waited for or at the very least there should be some great deals on the last of the 5th gen cars.

03-22-2015, 10:18 PM	#4
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	Your 10-13 5th gen will be worth alot less when the 6th gen hits...make your move now, or your right it will be years from now.

03-22-2015, 10:32 PM	#7
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	I would unload ur car for the new one that u like. Be prepared for low trade in with the history of the 11 and 12 models

03-23-2015, 02:23 AM	#10
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	right after the 6th gen comes out the 5th gens will take a $ dump. wait __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-23-2015, 10:29 AM	#12
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I agree with your thought process. You need to do something sooner than later because of your top issues, so the '15 would be the best. And also, like you said, I would hesitate getting the 1st year of the new model. You never know, plus you could use the idea that the 6th gen is coming out soon and they may want to unload the 15. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

03-23-2015, 10:57 AM	#13
SacraMaro Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 157 View My Garage	Is a 2015 ZL1 out of the question? __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Present 2013 White Malibu Present 1996 Corvette LT4, M6 Present 2002 Black on Black Convertible Z/28, M6 History 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic Z/28, M6 History 1981 Gold Berlinetta, Auto History 1976 C10 Stepside, History

03-23-2015, 10:58 AM	#14
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	get the v8.