A lot of V6 to V8 trades:

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Originally Posted by dorfmac

test drove the SS and didn't notice enough of a difference to justify the price difference. also, with the amount of money i've dumped into mods, there's no way i could get decent value on trade-in.

figure with what i've done i'll keep this car forever (however long that may be in reality is obv to be seen) and upgrade to the high end model with the next generation if I like it.

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When I rented the SS and drove it regularly, I notice no difference. I just ate Arby's and though about other stuff. I forgot I had a V8.
It looked the exact same as my car minus the front end mailslot. So I got the exact same looks from everyone like in the V6.
The only difference was in the higher RPM range. And man, what a difference! But it was too fast for regular roads and felt dangerous.

Originally Posted by zandron263

I think a lot of the people that make the trade up really wanted the V8 to begin with but did not get it probably for financial reasons and thought they could be happy with the V6. That is never a good idea I always think about how I want to use my vehicles and what they need to have for me to be happy with them.
I wanted a hot looking convertible that I could cruise in on sunny summer days and the V6 Camaro fills that need perfectly. Now when I need a truck I always go for a 4WD V8 as I frequently tow a 7000 LB caming trailer and I live in an area that gets a lot of snow in the winter so that meets that need. I dont begrudge anyone that wants to trade up as both are great cars but more people need to think and choose wisely on that first purchase and they can save a lot of money down the road by not taking the hit trading in a 1 year old car.

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Get what you want. If you can't afford it, save. I do still regret getting the V6 but not a whole lot as the car still looks good.
Initially gas+insurance cost was a factor but I could have afforded it. My old car was on its last leg so saving a bigger amt wasn't an option.
But if gas hits $4.90+, I'd hate I got an SS.

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Originally Posted by b4z

The rumor out of Detroit is that 2014 GM full size trucks and SUVs wil have aluminum doors. Why not the very popular Camaro?

One model at a time.

Also, aluminum doors would add cost which is one of its selling points but I wouldn't be surprised if its on their list of todos for it. Just not the highest priority based on their budget.