My first car is a Gen 5 SS, how should I feel about it being replaced by a Gen 6? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ant_ss · 05-01-2015, 03:33 AM

I understand and agree with what everyone's saying.. Especially because you have to love yours. If you're only interested in the latest and greatest you'll never be satisfied. That's a hunger that will never be satisfied because there will always be something better.

NOW,

That being said.. If you end up purchasing a new gen 5 (and aren't particularly interested in the fact that it's the gen that revived the camaro or senteimental value) right before the new gen is released, you're gonna be sick lol. It's going to better than the 5 gen in every way. Looks (subjective, but it looks like more like the stingray which EVERYONE loves), Performace, Comfort, Technology..

I debate on going out and purchasing a 5th gen almost every other day but I know I'd feel sick seeing the gen6 next to me at a light knowing if I'd shown more patience id be better off.

Generally to avoid this feeling It's always best to try to buy a new car as close to its introduction as possible. For the gen 5 that was 2010. I at least have to wait until I can test drive a gen 6 before I snatch up a gen 5 now. No camaro for me until the 6th hits the lots...

Ant_ss · 05-01-2015, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by skidawgz

Car companies come out with a new car every single year. This practice holds true with every industry, such as TVs.

Cars generally depreciate ever year....

It's all good. If you like what you purchased enjoy it until you need something different or have enough money to always buy new stuff.

True. But I think the OP is focusing on the fact that this is a completely new generation of Camaro. Not just a model year. 2016 is significant.

DaveA · 05-01-2015, 04:28 AM

I hope the gen 6 is a thing of beauty. Regardless, I bought the exact gen 5 I wanted (2SS, vert, etc) and it is here to stay. 9500 miles two years later - I'm going to have this for a while.

Red2014SS · 05-01-2015, 05:24 AM

There are already other cars that are faster and lighter than the current Camaro. What difference does it make if the C6 is faster? It's a different car. I have raced my SS exactly zero times since I bought it, so does it really matter?

Backspin9 · 05-01-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MrIanB

So far Gen66 is not a night and day difference from my Gen5 2015 1LT RS and thus, not interested in upgrading. I love my Shakira 2015.

That's how I feel. I'm sure Gen 6 will be different, and in some ways better, but I bought my Gen 5 because that was the car I liked and the car I wanted. I thought about waiting for the Gen 6, but you don't know if you'll really like it until you actually see it and drive it. I have no regrets.

The Gen 6 would have REALLY be something to make me upgrade, but I'd really take a hit in the wallet to do so.

xnuyokr · 05-01-2015, 08:14 AM

No issues at all. There are cars out now that could be considered "better" than our 5th gens but this car is ours and thats what makes it special. Dont forget also that it took a couple of years to make some positive changes to the 5th gens, (steering wheel, my link, no vert the first year plus the problems with the vert before 2012, more power for the V6, etc). I wouldnt be in such a rush for the new 6th gen, not to mention someone's always going to have a nicer car than you. so what if it's another Camaro.

ajax. · 05-01-2015, 08:55 AM

I wouldn't really sweat it, I don't like the pushed up face with big headlights most car manufacturers are going for nowadays.

Just throw some money at your current car and basically future proof it with a ridiculous amount of power. Stock is boring after all right?

Down Shift · 05-01-2015, 09:19 AM

Meh, I'm not too worried about it.

I'll keep what I have, get the heck off the auto loan payment train and put that money in my IRA. Maybe eventually I'll look for a 13 - 15 1LE or ZL1, but only after they've depreciated enough to be reasonable (reasonable to my pocket book, anyways...)

ST1LE · 05-01-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ajax.

I wouldn't really sweat it, I don't like the pushed up face with big headlights most car manufacturers are going for nowadays.

Just throw some money at your current car and basically future proof it with a ridiculous amount of power. Stock is boring after all right?

Our cars with bolt-ons, maybe a cam and suspension upgrades(coils etc) will be tough to deal with for ANY car, so I agree.

The ONE thing that I will be envious of though, is the Mag Ride option the Gen6 will come with. Oh well, Coils are still better performance wise anyway, and I have a feeling I will still favor the looks of the Gen5 more.

WishIhad4WD · 05-01-2015, 09:27 AM

These is no way I'll be able to afford a Gen 6 SS or equivalent of what I have now so it will be a long ass time IF I ever decide to get one.

Jasper · 05-01-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

It might perform better but won't look better. Just look at the new charger lmfao

You're right. I saw that thing and the first though that came up was "It's a huge DART".

J

Jasper · 05-01-2015, 10:13 AM

As long as it outsells the Stang......

I would love to have the latest and greatest but this car performs great (even for a vert!). Plus, it turns a lot of heads which I do enjoy and don't think it will change once the new gen comes out.

J

fradaj · 05-01-2015, 04:46 PM

I plan on keeping my vintage 2010 Camaro for another 1 or 2 years, maybe longer.

Rock-It Man · 05-01-2015, 05:14 PM

Obviously, you should never buy a car, because a better one is just over the horizon.

05-01-2015, 05:24 AM	#18
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	There are already other cars that are faster and lighter than the current Camaro. What difference does it make if the C6 is faster? It's a different car. I have raced my SS exactly zero times since I bought it, so does it really matter? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

05-01-2015, 08:14 AM	#20
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 743	No issues at all. There are cars out now that could be considered "better" than our 5th gens but this car is ours and thats what makes it special. Dont forget also that it took a couple of years to make some positive changes to the 5th gens, (steering wheel, my link, no vert the first year plus the problems with the vert before 2012, more power for the V6, etc). I wouldnt be in such a rush for the new 6th gen, not to mention someone's always going to have a nicer car than you. so what if it's another Camaro. __________________ Last edited by xnuyokr; 05-01-2015 at 08:39 AM.

05-01-2015, 08:55 AM	#21
ajax. Drives: 12SS,12SRT8,14COPO,77Vette Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 176	I wouldn't really sweat it, I don't like the pushed up face with big headlights most car manufacturers are going for nowadays. Just throw some money at your current car and basically future proof it with a ridiculous amount of power. Stock is boring after all right? __________________

05-01-2015, 03:33 AM	#15
Ant_ss Drives: 14 1SS RS Black (rental) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 87	I understand and agree with what everyone's saying.. Especially because you have to love yours. If you're only interested in the latest and greatest you'll never be satisfied. That's a hunger that will never be satisfied because there will always be something better. NOW, That being said.. If you end up purchasing a new gen 5 (and aren't particularly interested in the fact that it's the gen that revived the camaro or senteimental value) right before the new gen is released, you're gonna be sick lol. It's going to better than the 5 gen in every way. Looks (subjective, but it looks like more like the stingray which EVERYONE loves), Performace, Comfort, Technology.. I debate on going out and purchasing a 5th gen almost every other day but I know I'd feel sick seeing the gen6 next to me at a light knowing if I'd shown more patience id be better off. Generally to avoid this feeling It's always best to try to buy a new car as close to its introduction as possible. For the gen 5 that was 2010. I at least have to wait until I can test drive a gen 6 before I snatch up a gen 5 now. No camaro for me until the 6th hits the lots...

05-01-2015, 04:28 AM	#17
DaveA Drives: 2013 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 199	I hope the gen 6 is a thing of beauty. Regardless, I bought the exact gen 5 I wanted (2SS, vert, etc) and it is here to stay. 9500 miles two years later - I'm going to have this for a while.

05-01-2015, 09:19 AM	#22
Down Shift Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 22	Meh, I'm not too worried about it. I'll keep what I have, get the heck off the auto loan payment train and put that money in my IRA. Maybe eventually I'll look for a 13 - 15 1LE or ZL1, but only after they've depreciated enough to be reasonable (reasonable to my pocket book, anyways...)

05-01-2015, 09:27 AM	#24
WishIhad4WD Drives: 2012 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 80 View My Garage	These is no way I'll be able to afford a Gen 6 SS or equivalent of what I have now so it will be a long ass time IF I ever decide to get one.

05-01-2015, 10:13 AM	#26
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 547	As long as it outsells the Stang...... I would love to have the latest and greatest but this car performs great (even for a vert!). Plus, it turns a lot of heads which I do enjoy and don't think it will change once the new gen comes out. J

05-01-2015, 04:46 PM	#27
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	I plan on keeping my vintage 2010 Camaro for another 1 or 2 years, maybe longer.

05-01-2015, 05:14 PM	#28
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Obviously, you should never buy a car, because a better one is just over the horizon.