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kevinw · 08-07-2013, 06:29 AM

ok thanks

kevinw · 08-07-2013, 06:33 AM

pouring here real hard for a couple days here in Kanas city. maybe its a good day to go check out the 13 verts on the dealers lot, he has 2, to see how "dry" they are. but guess if i order a new one, 14, it may not matter. the salesman very nice, have visited there several times, he knows i am detailed, and ask ton of questions, but he not forthcoming on problems. he said they do minor fixes at dealer, but major ones they send the car out to a top shop. but he has no real comment on issues.

Qmarohardtop · 08-07-2013, 06:34 AM

Gettn a vert is good idea that's my plan I want a 14 vert n a year or 2 or 16 vert

JR 1 · 08-07-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

pouring here real hard for a couple days here in Kanas city. maybe its a good day to go check out the 13 verts on the dealers lot, he has 2, to see how "dry" they are. but guess if i order a new one, 14, it may not matter. the salesman very nice, have visited there several times, he knows i am detailed, and ask ton of questions, but he not forthcoming on problems. he said they do minor fixes at dealer, but major ones they send the car out to a top shop. but he has no real comment on issues.

Good idea to check it out after a lot of rain, but you need to check out the actual vehicle you are buying. When the cars are assembled properly and everthing is functioning the top is very water tight. You just need to make sure that the actual car you are buying has no issues.

Oldag · 08-07-2013, 05:49 PM

Love my vert. BRM with tan top.

Get the SS or you will have regrets... The mpg difference is not that significant.

Tan top was still available in 2013. Don't know about 2014.

I went with tan because it is cooler in summer if you are driving top up.

Very fun to drive.

ex ford guy · 08-07-2013, 06:07 PM

Plan on racing? Get a coupe. Plan on cruising? Get a 'vert (chicks love it). But whatever you do buy used! Lotsa clean low mile SS's out there.

Dznyfn · 08-07-2013, 07:56 PM

After cruising in my new 'vert and after having my coupe for 2 years I will NEVER have a coupe again, EVER!!!!!!

kevinw · 08-07-2013, 07:57 PM

i have bought new cars for quite a while. and i just prefer to buy a new car, i keep them forever and i know how it will be treated. the SS gets 24 hwy, and LT 29. pretty significant. and agian, the speed limit is 70, whether you have a ford focus or a ZL1. where you going to use all that horsepower? 323 in v6 is plenty for me, i dont race, and looking for daily driver.

45thCamaro · 08-07-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

i have bought new cars for quite a while. and i just prefer to buy a new car, i keep them forever and i know how it will be treated. the SS gets 24 hwy, and LT 29. pretty significant. and agian, the speed limit is 70, whether you have a ford focus or a ZL1. where you going to use all that horsepower? 323 in v6 is plenty for me, i dont race, and looking for daily driver.

I can hit 70 in 3rd No Problem with my 6.

kevinw · 08-08-2013, 06:38 AM

when looking at new verts on the dealer lots, is there a way to see the water bags everyone talks about? or does the car have to be taken apart to see them. i was curious. does any other make or model use these bags, or just the camaro?

hworth18 · 08-08-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

i have bought new cars for quite a while. and i just prefer to buy a new car, i keep them forever and i know how it will be treated. the SS gets 24 hwy, and LT 29. pretty significant. and agian, the speed limit is 70, whether you have a ford focus or a ZL1. where you going to use all that horsepower? 323 in v6 is plenty for me, i dont race, and looking for daily driver.

My point exactly, "buy an SS", blah, blah.. You don't need an SS and you certainly won't regret not buying it. I have a V6 and it has more than enough power and on top of that, I don't have to buy premium gas...

(On the same note, the SS guys get upset when I tell them I averaged 31mpg on our long road trips and look just as good as they do)

Dznyfn · 08-08-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hworth18

(On the same note, the SS guys get upset when I tell them I averaged 31mpg on our long road trips and look just as good as they do)

Ummm, I don't get upset.....

Oldag · 08-08-2013, 02:34 PM

Neither do I.

Bought a G8 with the six. Not bad.

But when it came time to buy the Camaro, went with V8 with no hesitation.

Conscious decision. Perfectly willing to settle for the lower mpg.

Verbolten · 08-08-2013, 03:53 PM

If I Hammond to see one one the lot, I May buy one in Clarkson county.

08-07-2013, 07:56 PM	#35
Dznyfn Drives: 13 1SS Vert, 05 Tahoe Z71, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 387	After cruising in my new 'vert and after having my coupe for 2 years I will NEVER have a coupe again, EVER!!!!!! __________________

08-07-2013, 06:29 AM	#29
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	ok thanks

08-07-2013, 06:33 AM	#30
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	pouring here real hard for a couple days here in Kanas city. maybe its a good day to go check out the 13 verts on the dealers lot, he has 2, to see how "dry" they are. but guess if i order a new one, 14, it may not matter. the salesman very nice, have visited there several times, he knows i am detailed, and ask ton of questions, but he not forthcoming on problems. he said they do minor fixes at dealer, but major ones they send the car out to a top shop. but he has no real comment on issues.

08-07-2013, 06:34 AM	#31
Qmarohardtop Drives: 2010 camaro RS aqua blue mettalic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: chester Virginia Posts: 8 View My Garage	Gettn a vert is good idea that's my plan I want a 14 vert n a year or 2 or 16 vert

08-07-2013, 05:49 PM	#33
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Love my vert. BRM with tan top. Get the SS or you will have regrets... The mpg difference is not that significant. Tan top was still available in 2013. Don't know about 2014. I went with tan because it is cooler in summer if you are driving top up. Very fun to drive.

08-07-2013, 06:07 PM	#34
ex ford guy Drives: 2011 conv 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 21 View My Garage	Plan on racing? Get a coupe. Plan on cruising? Get a 'vert (chicks love it). But whatever you do buy used! Lotsa clean low mile SS's out there.

08-07-2013, 07:57 PM	#36
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i have bought new cars for quite a while. and i just prefer to buy a new car, i keep them forever and i know how it will be treated. the SS gets 24 hwy, and LT 29. pretty significant. and agian, the speed limit is 70, whether you have a ford focus or a ZL1. where you going to use all that horsepower? 323 in v6 is plenty for me, i dont race, and looking for daily driver.

08-08-2013, 06:38 AM	#38
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	when looking at new verts on the dealer lots, is there a way to see the water bags everyone talks about? or does the car have to be taken apart to see them. i was curious. does any other make or model use these bags, or just the camaro?

08-08-2013, 02:34 PM	#41
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Neither do I. Bought a G8 with the six. Not bad. But when it came time to buy the Camaro, went with V8 with no hesitation. Conscious decision. Perfectly willing to settle for the lower mpg.

08-08-2013, 03:53 PM	#42
Verbolten Drives: someday a convertible Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 266	If I Hammond to see one one the lot, I May buy one in Clarkson county.