New 2015 SS

[songsj]

Just bought a new 2015 2SS/RS, Auto Summit white, polished aluminum wheels. Moved up from my 2LT/RS. Got 15% off MSRP and trade in value for my car. Not a great deal but a good deal. They are getting in short supply in my area and I'm picky so I had to pull the trigger. I would feel better if I could have gotten another grand or two off but this was the best I could do. I did this because I wanted to move into the V8 and I gotta say on the 2016 I love the front end, can live with the rear, and am less than excited about the side view. I know they are going to be quick but that side view does nothing for me. Maybe I'll get used to it. I just really love the Gen 5. I'm 59 so this may be my last one. I do have to say after driving the LFX V6 for over a year that I thought the V8 would be quicker. It's quick and I couldn't really get on it because it's so cold the tires would just spin but I was thinking more about how impressed I was with the LFX than the L99. I'm sure when I can stand on it I'll notice more but I will never knock a V6 owner. My trade in was a nice ride.

[justjoshin]

Congrats on the new ride! I have a 2010 L99 in summit white and I have really enjoyed it over these last 5 years. All I can tell you is my car really came alive after I installed the intake, headers, and a tune. I know these things void the warranty, but boy did it make a big difference in this car. I am not very impressed with the look of the new 6th Gen either and they seem to be very over priced also. Looked at a white 2SS on the local lot a few days ago and the MSRP was $49k. I have a feeling there will be a BIG sale on these come the end of 2016...

[rickyrocket]

I too went from V6 to V8 and agree the 6 has plenty of power,but give the SS time to break in,on the hiway it will go from 65 to triple digits in a blink of the eyecongrats on the new ride,not a fan of the 16 either

[swagner]

Originally Posted by rickyrocket

I too went from V6 to V8 and agree the 6 has plenty of power,but give the SS time to break in,on the hiway it will go from 65 to triple digits in a blink of the eyecongrats on the new ride,not a fan of the 16 either

Wait a minute.. 65 to triple digits on the highway!?! That's irresponsible, street racing, cop hating talk!

[Welker2]

Congrats on the new ride

[The Dutchman]

Originally Posted by swagner

Wait a minute.. 65 to triple digits on the highway!?! That's irresponsible, street racing, cop hating talk!

Maybe he just forgot to mention that the highway was in Mexico.

[Chuckem12]

Congrats on the new ride! Yes, I agree with you about the new Gen6 side profile... really doesn't it for me either. Maybe its just me, but, I used to watch cartoons in the late 90's with my brother and the Gen 5 profile remindes me of the batmobile from Batman The Animated series from those years As for the difference in engine... give it a couple rides/days for the engine to break in and expecially for the brakes to rough up the rotors/pads...there is a definite difference once everythign has settled. As previously mentioned, on the highway, the V8 can easily take you from 60 to 100 in a short spurt and little effort...VERYnice feeling!!

[Hubertees]

I also went from a V6 to a V8 recently. I had the 2014 V6 base model and upgraded to a 2015 2SS RS. I did that because the dealership had the 2015 2SS RS as a black Friday special and I couldn't pass up the deal they had, and I really wanted the V8. I had the V6 for about 1 year and I love the V8! I can say from experience that it does go from 65 to 110 very easily!

[el-guapin]

Congrats!.. Post pics!

[Abomb1223]

I own a v6 as well and test drove a very well priced 2013 L99 this weekend and was very underwhelmed. I was expecting two different worlds and to be honest I felt the torque a little but thats about it. Let us know if you feel any different after driving it for a while

[UNDRFTD]

Pics Man!

[cb66]

I also went from a 2LT V6 to a V8 mine is a 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Special edition, I found it in late 2014 still sitting bran new at a local dealer. Since the car had been on the lot a year and the 2015 models were arriving at the time I was able to get a heck of a deal on this car even getting higher than Kelley Blue Book on my LT. As far as the 6 Gen they are nice but I don't like them nearly as much as the 5th Gens . Do not care for the large open lower grill or the round interior ducts in front of the console. Mine is parked for winter but looking forward to spring

[flyboy9994]

Just did the same thing a little over a week ago. I traded a truck but I have owned a few 6 cylinders (4th gen) in the past. Great cars but always wanted the 8. Super happy with my new ride for sure. I'm 53 so I think another one or two in my future. Maybe even a Vette in 5 years or so when my second mid-life crisis kicks in!

Anyway, congrats and enjoy your new ride. I promise it won't be long and you won't miss your 6.

[scandata]

Same here. I just upgraded from a 1LT to a 2SS and expected it to be night and day. It was more like night and dusk. Once I used up the dealer's cheap gas and put in some 93 octane I felt a little more pep. I did the fuse pull and it runs a lot smoother. As others have said, I feel the biggest difference when I'm already moving and accelerating to a higher speed.

By contrast, when mine was being worked on I used a loaner Camaro from the dealership. That was a V6 and it had more teeth than my V-8 (or my old V-6 had). I don't know if it was because it had been well-broken in or if they'd done some modifications to it, but the difference was so great that I opened the hood when I got home just to make sure it still had a V-6. I guess what I'm saying is that the potential for speed is there, is just has to be unlocked.