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EastWood-SS · 07-07-2014, 09:13 PM

welcome to the club. Everyone with a 2013+ and no 1LE package messed up IMO. Best bang for the buck.

Muscle Car Lover · 07-07-2014, 09:17 PM

I gotta be the only person on C5 that just does not notice wheels.

They keep the tires on, I am not a wheel guy.

motorhead · 07-07-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

I gotta be the only person on C5 that just does not notice wheels.

They keep the tires on, I am not a wheel guy.

You must not notice boobs either.

fif_gen_powa · 07-07-2014, 09:19 PM

For the multiple thousands you are going to lose couldn't that be just put towards aftermarket suspension mods to out handle a 1le

Muscle Car Lover · 07-07-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

You must not notice boobs either.

Those actually can be fun and serve a purpose. Wheels are wheels.

wayne watson · 07-07-2014, 09:28 PM

these cars hold value pretty good, but do any of us think for a second we have a 69 z/28 or even a real 69 ss? the point is, it took 30 years and barrett jackson to jack the price up on those... if you can afford it, trade and next time think about what you really want before buying. i don't regret my purchase at all because i did'nt need the upgraded suspension to drive around in metro atlanta but to each, his own... and not crazy about the black hood which you already have and will be paying about 500 bucks for

M3hta1 · 07-07-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jdubzzz44

For the multiple thousands you are going to lose couldn't that be just put towards aftermarket suspension mods to out handle a 1le

To answer your question yes. I could, but then again, it is still not a 1LE.

alaskacamaro · 07-07-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3hta1

To answer your question yes. I could, but then again, it is still not a 1LE.

What kind of mods did you plan on adding before you decided to think about the switch?

Plenty of companies on this site can sell you a better suspension package than what comes on a stock 1LE. If you trade in your going to loose a lot more money than it would cost for some upgrades.

mcdoogle6969 · 07-07-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M3hta1

I did plasti dip my wheels, looking around to get them powder coated or buy ZL1 replicas. $$$

Also suspension package I could buy $$$

The thing that irritates me the most is doing all that, my numbers won't match that of a true 1LE Camaro. So good buy resale in the future.

I did months of research and am so ashamed I was beaten down by wanting a few more tech options vs performance oriented package.

Don't worry about "numbers matching" These cars are so mass produced that they'll probably never be an investment later on down the road. Only ones I could see ever holding/gaining value years from now are the COPO and Z/28.

Keep the SS and mod it. The amount you'll get raped on in a trade-in could have been $$ to make your SS better than a 1LE down the road.

Mikes fast ss · 07-07-2014, 09:36 PM

What's the problem? Just go get a 1le. It's obvious that's what you want.

ravensjeff · 07-07-2014, 09:47 PM

I could of shit a brick when the ZL1 came out, but the thought never came across my mind to trade in my 2SS/RS. Part of it was that it was made in the 1st month of the start of 5th Gen Camaro production; and the other is the massive mods I had done by Lingenfelter. I also have 70 more HP and could easily jack that up more by changing pulley size (and the entire drivetrain could handle it).

But you have buyer's remorse before even making a payment. I have no advice for you; unless you plan on getting married soon- better hold off on that!!

M3hta1 · 07-07-2014, 09:53 PM

Yeah I guess it is just buyers remorse. I have talked with the wife for years about buying the new gen 5 camaro. Did my research. I am just going to stick with it, mod it and be happy. Thanks for letting me vent guys. To be honest I really love the car. I just wish it was tighter and handling was better.

damian559 · 07-07-2014, 09:54 PM

Go get it!

jdsblueray2013 · 07-07-2014, 10:08 PM

It's already slightly faster, straight line, just get a better handling package, and your faster and better handling, don't trade, you will lose.

07-07-2014, 09:13 PM	#29
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07-07-2014, 09:28 PM	#34
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	these cars hold value pretty good, but do any of us think for a second we have a 69 z/28 or even a real 69 ss? the point is, it took 30 years and barrett jackson to jack the price up on those... if you can afford it, trade and next time think about what you really want before buying. i don't regret my purchase at all because i did'nt need the upgraded suspension to drive around in metro atlanta but to each, his own... and not crazy about the black hood which you already have and will be paying about 500 bucks for __________________

07-07-2014, 09:47 PM	#39
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07-07-2014, 09:53 PM	#40
M3hta1 USMC OIF 06-08 Drives: My wife crazy! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 262 View My Garage	Yeah I guess it is just buyers remorse. I have talked with the wife for years about buying the new gen 5 camaro. Did my research. I am just going to stick with it, mod it and be happy. Thanks for letting me vent guys. To be honest I really love the car. I just wish it was tighter and handling was better. __________________ Comp Cam 227-239 115+3 / Kooks LT Headers and Catted Connection Pipes Factory NPP Exhaust, Fuse Pull / Roto Fab Cold Air Intake / Full Street and Dyno Tune

07-07-2014, 09:19 PM	#32
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	For the multiple thousands you are going to lose couldn't that be just put towards aftermarket suspension mods to out handle a 1le

07-07-2014, 09:36 PM	#38
Mikes fast ss Slowhawk Built Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CT Posts: 819	What's the problem? Just go get a 1le. It's obvious that's what you want.

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07-07-2014, 10:08 PM	#42
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 613 View My Garage	It's already slightly faster, straight line, just get a better handling package, and your faster and better handling, don't trade, you will lose.