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The_Driver · 02-08-2016, 03:36 PM

I don't think I am ever upgrading to a 6th gen. That is, of course, if I had to give up my 5th gen to get one.

The 5th gen Camaro is a modern day classic...or a modern day retro-inspired classic. There was no way GM could've have improved on the 5th gen design unless they went to a 2nd gen retro design. Now, that would have been a looker. Sort of like a modern day classic Ferrari or something.

Unfortunately for me, the 6th gen has a lot of design details that I don't like. The performance is there, but the design is not quite. It is a lot faster and lighter which is a huge improvement, but the overall design leaves a lot to be desired when compared to the 5th gen. In my mind, I think GM should have taken a risk and went into a totally new design direction for the 6th gen, something along the lines of retro 2nd gen.

Ragnar · 02-08-2016, 03:38 PM

I'm so happy with my car and I don't consider the 6th Gen an upgrade.

The Dutchman · 02-08-2016, 03:44 PM

The look of the Camaro went downhill in 2014 and went even further down with the 6th gen.

Ragnar · 02-08-2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

You know the more I think about it, the more a used 5th Gen V8 sounds good to me in my mind. I keep thinking about the price of the 6th Gen 1SS base model and how it would hurt me financially.

In the end I'm simply looking for a really mean growl with good looks, and the 5th Gen does it for me. The only thing I like more so with the 6th is that it has a really nice interior but for the price it's just too much for me to afford.

I'll see plenty of them here in the Bay Area soon enough (6th Gens) because a lot of people here make a ton of money. I make a fraction of what they make only because of poor choices! Hopefully one day I'll be driving a premium package muscle car.

:::Does anyone else here think it would be wise to just buy a pre-used 5th Generation 2014-15 Camaro SS over the new 6th Gen? What about "LEASING" the 6th Gen? Anyone have any advice?

You can save a lot of money for one and tons of proven aftermarket stuff already in place. To me, if you only plan on keeping the car for a couple of years, I would consider a lease. But, you also have to look at the miles that you drive. You don't want to go over the millage when you have to turn in or buy the car.

UNDRFTD · 02-08-2016, 03:59 PM

Not Upgrading sh*t unless it's a ZL1 6th Gen.

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RaceFuel · 02-08-2016, 04:03 PM

I'm actually kind of hoping that the arrival of the 6th Gen will result in more 5th Gens hitting the market...because I'm in need of one lol

DFWZ28 · 02-08-2016, 05:17 PM

this is so tempting as well. especially for some of us over 55 guys! but its not a CAMARO.

rd beast · 02-08-2016, 06:14 PM

I think i will keep mine put to much into it and im still not

rd beast · 02-08-2016, 06:15 PM

Last pic not mine ,lol where did it come from

jshaf · 02-08-2016, 06:31 PM

Everything I read says I should want one but the more I think about it the more I want to keep the one I have. not liking the smaller size!

c-57d · 02-08-2016, 08:19 PM

I wouldn't consider it an upgrade. I have the Camaro that I wanted.
Might buy a 6cyl as a DD, but that's about it.
-s

EWade · 02-08-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SS/RS

There are countless Gen5 Camaros on the road, and they'll be there for awhile. The aftermarket won't disappear anytime soon. I'm not worried.

Incidentally, EWade, you might have wished for a 16, but you bought the better-looking car to my eye.

Thank you!
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with my 15 LS, but I did have my heart set on a 16 with the 2.0 Turbo and manual 6 speed. But the salesman was saying they may not see the 2.0 Turbo models come out till Spring, and convinced me into getting the one I'm driving with the rebates and discounts offered. I'll be enjoying this one for years.

songsj · 02-08-2016, 09:20 PM

I just bought a new 2015 2SS/RS after looking at the Gen 6. I will watch the car evolve for a few years and trade up if they excite me then. As of now other than the power plant and drive train I'm not sure this is an upgrade. Just different. We may find in a few years that the Gen 5's were really special. [ Not to be confused with valuable].

Kodexo · 02-08-2016, 10:17 PM

"upgrading" I absolutely hate the way the 6th gens look. To each their own... but I sure as hell won't be "upgrading" my 5th gen.

02-08-2016, 03:38 PM	#44
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,672	I'm so happy with my car and I don't consider the 6th Gen an upgrade. __________________

02-08-2016, 04:03 PM	#48
RaceFuel Drives: A boring sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Medford,Oregon Posts: 196	I'm actually kind of hoping that the arrival of the 6th Gen will result in more 5th Gens hitting the market...because I'm in need of one lol __________________

02-08-2016, 05:17 PM	#49
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	this is so tempting as well. especially for some of us over 55 guys! but its not a CAMARO. Attached Images __________________

02-08-2016, 06:31 PM	#52
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	Everything I read says I should want one but the more I think about it the more I want to keep the one I have. not liking the smaller size! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

02-08-2016, 08:19 PM	#53
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	I wouldn't consider it an upgrade. I have the Camaro that I wanted. Might buy a 6cyl as a DD, but that's about it. -s __________________ Come see the violence inherent in the sysadmin.

02-08-2016, 03:36 PM	#43
The_Driver Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 272	I don't think I am ever upgrading to a 6th gen. That is, of course, if I had to give up my 5th gen to get one. The 5th gen Camaro is a modern day classic...or a modern day retro-inspired classic. There was no way GM could've have improved on the 5th gen design unless they went to a 2nd gen retro design. Now, that would have been a looker. Sort of like a modern day classic Ferrari or something. Unfortunately for me, the 6th gen has a lot of design details that I don't like. The performance is there, but the design is not quite. It is a lot faster and lighter which is a huge improvement, but the overall design leaves a lot to be desired when compared to the 5th gen. In my mind, I think GM should have taken a risk and went into a totally new design direction for the 6th gen, something along the lines of retro 2nd gen.

02-08-2016, 03:44 PM	#45
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	The look of the Camaro went downhill in 2014 and went even further down with the 6th gen.

02-08-2016, 03:59 PM	#47
UNDRFTD Banned Drives: Deep Matte Black 2015 2SS1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 197 View My Garage	Not Upgrading sh*t unless it's a ZL1 6th Gen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-08-2016, 06:14 PM	#50
rd beast Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 396	I think i will keep mine put to much into it and im still not

02-08-2016, 06:15 PM	#51
rd beast Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 396	Last pic not mine ,lol where did it come from

02-08-2016, 09:20 PM	#55
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 798	I just bought a new 2015 2SS/RS after looking at the Gen 6. I will watch the car evolve for a few years and trade up if they excite me then. As of now other than the power plant and drive train I'm not sure this is an upgrade. Just different. We may find in a few years that the Gen 5's were really special. [ Not to be confused with valuable].

02-08-2016, 10:17 PM	#56
Kodexo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103	"upgrading" I absolutely hate the way the 6th gens look. To each their own... but I sure as hell won't be "upgrading" my 5th gen.