trading up to ss advice

[90503]

Originally Posted by SS 376

+1. Trading in a less than year old car is just an awful, awful financial decision. If you absolutely have to do it, then buy a used SS, not a new one and see whether it's worth it to do a private party sale rather than a trade-in. Many deals to be had out there.

IMO buying any new car is an awful financial decision!...lol But I think for most of us its a rare treat...The irony I think is that perhaps a lot of buyers of V6's had sound financial concerns when they first made their purchase...but now it seems that's out the window and gone the opposite direction!...

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by SIXJAK

I don't blame ya. I was bummin for a while there, but the clouds are opening and the sun is finally starting to shine on that crazy little Bosch controlled 3.6L DI motor of ours.

+1

[abttime]

Originally Posted by caligrown562

I am planning on trading in my 2011 1LT for a SS in the next couple of weeks. I am just wanting to know what I should expect? anyone have some advise for how I should go about this?

If you can afford the SS just do it! Like smoky said....you only live once.... you won't regret it!!!

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by Lumix

Expect to drop $15K for 100 horsepower, a chin spoiler, and a silly mail slot.

[Lumix]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Naw...not hatin'...just giving a realistic assessment. Got nuttin' but respect for the LS3...but I think his LT will trade for $21-22K and the SS will be at least $37K minimum. Then there's tax, title and lisense which is another grand even with trade-in equity.
And man...I gotta say it...that mail slot is just wrong. When I see fake scoops and vinyl stripes, I have a 70's flashback. If you were there, you'll understand.

[SFcamaro]

Dude, the decision is totally up to you, but you need to look at your finances to determine if you can afford it.

When I was deciding on buying a camaro I was very stuck up about it, saying V8 or nothing. My decision was either a 30K restored 1st Gen camaro, or a SS camaro, or a 4K rice burner. But thats me.

Hey guys dont forget you get the v8 sound. Especially running straight pipes, but I'd suggest getting the manual so you don't get the drone sound if you have the automatic when it kicks into 4 cylinder mode. Otherwise, you have to tune it out, and void warrenty.

[gjarzabek009]

Originally Posted by angie7

Actually not always. I upgraded to a brand new '11 1SS/RS from a '11 LT. Payments went up $36mth (that includes warranties), ins about $10mth now (its under seasonal driving), dropped my int rate, same term loan and rolled only $1k into my new loan. So I walked away feeling great w an amazing new car!

Good luck OP! Get a good trade on ur current car and haggle the price of the SS. If your ok w a '11 they have good incentives on new ones and you can still find them.

Yeaa and your term went up a year or two. What a deal! Great fianancial decision! If you got money then go ahead and waste it but If you are worried then don't.

[TDevilsG]

Originally Posted by Swacer

I still can't wrap my head around why this happens so often. If you know you're going to have buyers remorse and will buy a V8, why not just wait and buy the V8? There is no way anyone is making out even on a swap, and it would have been cheaper to just buy the one car....

...just don't get it.

I think what you aren't getting is the fact that many people only started to frequent this board after their purchase, and thus didn't even consider the SS before. That's the case with me, at least. I didn't know enough about the SS to justify the purchase. I was actually considering upgrading myself, but I don't think its worth it. 330HP on my 12 is more than enough. Its just an awful financial decision that is not justifiable.

[Bill F]

I bought the v6 because I'd never owned a sports car before. I was infatuated with the looks of this car, and the 300+ HP was and is adequate for me and my driving purposes. The only reason I long for a v8 is the sound and nothing else. That said, I am 99% satisfied with my LLT, the other 1% is just the lacking of the deep sound that the v8 provides. I'm debating the pros and cons of trading up, and for me personally, the hit I'd take on the trade is enough to dicourage me from making a move right now.

Bottom line is you are the only one who knows if this is the right move for you. Everyone here will say trade up. Remember, it;s always easier to spend someone else's $$$!

[KMPrenger]

"Its a V6 thing"

I think the SS is awesome and I congratulate you on your upgrade..that is fantastic if it makes you happy and it isn't dinging your pocket book too much. In that case I say go for it!

As for those who say they've only added a grand or two total in the upgrade to a brand new SS...I just don't believe it and neither should you. Expect to take a big hit unless you go with a used SS which will help a lot.

Many V6 owners (myself included) are just as satisfied with seeing what we can do with the little engine. People expect a V8 to be fast. They don't expect a V6 to be that fast and so when we make it into a suprisingly quick machine thats just as full-filling to me. I have zero desire to upgrade.

One person on here said something about no V6 ever pulling up along-side a Z06 and having a chance to win. We don't care about that. Mustang V6ers are literally a tenth away from being into the 12's N/A and we are working on low 13s. If you can't appreciate that then you aren't a true enthusiast.

[TDevilsG]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

"Its a V6 thing"

I think the SS is awesome and I congratulate you on your upgrade..that is fantastic if it makes you happy and it isn't dinging your pocket book too much. In that case I say go for it!

As for those who say they've only added a grand or two total in the upgrade to a brand new SS...I just don't believe it and neither should you. Expect to take a big hit unless you go with a used SS which will help a lot.

Many V6 owners (myself included) are just as satisfied with seeing what we can do with the little engine. People expect a V8 to be fast. They don't expect a V6 to be that fast and so when we make it into a suprisingly quick machine thats just as full-filling to me. I have zero desire to upgrade.

One person on here said something about no V6 ever pulling up along-side a Z06 and having a chance to win. We don't care about that. Mustang V6ers are literally a tenth away from being into the 12's N/A and we are working on low 13s. If you can't appreciate that then you aren't a true enthusiast.

Now THAT is a pretty ride.

[blackswan]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

"Its a V6 thing"

I think the SS is awesome and I congratulate you on your upgrade..that is fantastic if it makes you happy and it isn't dinging your pocket book too much. In that case I say go for it!

As for those who say they've only added a grand or two total in the upgrade to a brand new SS...I just don't believe it and neither should you. Expect to take a big hit unless you go with a used SS which will help a lot.

Many V6 owners (myself included) are just as satisfied with seeing what we can do with the little engine. People expect a V8 to be fast. They don't expect a V6 to be that fast and so when we make it into a suprisingly quick machine thats just as full-filling to me. I have zero desire to upgrade.

One person on here said something about no V6 ever pulling up along-side a Z06 and having a chance to win. We don't care about that. Mustang V6ers are literally a tenth away from being into the 12's N/A and we are working on low 13s. If you can't appreciate that then you aren't a true enthusiast.

Nicely said. Let me invoke Rodney - it's been a long time since I've heard this one... "Can't we all just get along?"

If I was going to buy a new Camaro, it might be just to get that blue

[Ir0nM4n]

Originally Posted by PQ

Chip on the shoulder maybe there?


If I might just say........... That 100hp is very easily expandable to much more. The 6 really is limited.

BTW, the difference in a 1LT and a base SS is around $6700.00 so not sure where you're getting that $15k from unless you're talking about the percieved loss he takes.

Still guarantee it comes in WELL under 15k.

But, If I'm a bank, I'm not giving any auto loans for 7 to 10k above the cost of the car.

Cant we just get along... Sheesh....

[Ir0nM4n]

As far as trading for a V8 my wife informed me that her car comes first. So no Camaro, I am sad well not to sad.... We plan on either purchasing a used Z06 or a nice Grand Sport Corvette... Oh and yes my car will be parked outside...