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Beezwax · 09-12-2012, 02:49 PM

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toesuf94 · 09-12-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmatth1220

Why not look at a used WK1 (old style) SRT8? I was looking everywhere for a good deal on one but a camaro SS fell in my lap and I couldn't pass up the deal. The SRT's are absolute beasts though (my brother had one before he got his GT-R, that bastard). They have almost all of the functionality of the wranglers but also haul serious a$$, and mods are fairly cheap. They just don't seem to be selling for anywhere near retail unfortunately...

Because they are about as reliable as a political promise this time of year. Gremlins were installed at the factory level in all Grand Cherokees. I would NEVER own one out of warranty...but yes, they are deliciously quick when not in the shop or throwing codes.

ShowSStopper · 09-12-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

Because they are about as reliable as a political promise this time of year. Gremlins were installed at the factory level in all Grand Cherokees. I would NEVER own one out of warranty...but yes, they are deliciously quick when not in the shop or throwing codes.

I have to say that I have known alot of Grand Cherokee owners that would agree with this statement.

2011ozzy · 09-12-2012, 03:14 PM

Buy a hard top for the jeep you have ,aftermarket ac and a lift kit with wheels .And keep the Camaro.?

ROADWAR · 09-12-2012, 03:20 PM

You will love the new engine in the Wrangler, but you will miss your Camaro badly. Take it from somebody who had to go 11 years between Camaros.

Lee123 · 09-12-2012, 03:30 PM

I had an 04 Wrangler Rubicon for 3 years and I loved it. I finally got tired of going slow and traded it. A couple years ago I test drove a new one and it was even slower, so I wrote it off. Now that they have the new engine if I ever get another car that's what it will be.

You've got a tough decision there. If you trade the Camaro you might miss the power, if you don't you'll probably continue to want a new Jeep. They are both fun in their own way. Good luck with your decision.

Austin45 · 09-12-2012, 03:31 PM

It doesn't really sound like you are in a financial bind, just sounds like you want a better DD.

If you are in a financial bind: Get rid of the Camaro.

If not: Look for a nicer used Jeep?

007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 03:43 PM

About a month ago we bought a Jeep for my wife and after owning it for that long I am now "jonesing" for one myself, I am fighting the urge to get one right now because I really like my Camaro, however I think I am going to wait until I see some used 12s and 13s come out.
Wranglers are on top of the list for best resale value, the Camaro is #10 on that list(wish I could dig the list up for you , but I just recently was looking at it)
I want a '12 or newer because I still have to use it for my commuting which is high mileage and the newer Jeeps save gas a little better than the older ones.
Here in GA I found that locating a Jeep at a reasonable price is nonexistant, we managed to get ours for a killer deal but that was after some serious research on the internet, and we went in with cash and knocked it down some more at the dealership.
We got the hard top and frankly, I am pleased with that decision, I will be locating a soft top for it before next summer. I have designed a lift that will remove the top within a few minutes in my garage.
I would go for the Jeep if I was you, as time goes by I am thinking more and more about getting one for myself, until then I will keep fixing/modding the one we have and my wife will continue to break it. We are just loving having that Jeep.

IMGP3082.jpg by MacawDude 007, on Flickr

IMGP3091.jpg by MacawDude 007, on Flickr

rez333 · 09-12-2012, 03:52 PM

If you're asking the question, I suggest you do it. I think once you get rid of your Camaro you won't regret it. If later on you want another one, I bet Camaro6 will be even better.

I go by this rule, and it has never failed me:
If in doubt to buy, don't buy.
If in doubt to sell, then sell.

GaBoy25 · 09-12-2012, 04:07 PM

Get one. Keep it fresh and love what you drive

SSGUNNER · 09-12-2012, 04:34 PM

If the jeep is the an SRT i'd do it....that is if i was board of my car which i aint but u catch my drift.

1BADLS3 · 09-12-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

If the jeep is the an SRT i'd do it....that is if i was board of my car which i aint but u catch my drift.

It's gotta be a newer Wrangler. My current wrangler with 33's gets just north of 20mpg with the minivan 3.8 and a 6-speed. I commute almost 50 miles/day, and the 3.6 is supposed to do better than 20mpg, which is fine by me.

I also actually take the Jeep off road. The Wrangler has an advantage because of the short wheelbase (mine is an '09 X), and the steep approach/departure angles, plus it's still got conventional part-time (front/rear diffs and t-case) versus a center diff/AWD or an electronic coupler.

No offense to anyone who owns a GC...I've never been into "fast" trucks (that's not their purpose, IMO), and the newer GC's are nice, but they're wimpy offroad.

Ir0nM4n · 09-12-2012, 05:05 PM

Well your SS is only a 1ss so I am sure your not going to miss much.

In all seriousness, if you dont drive car A then sure get rid of it and get a car you will drive more often.
I am in a different situation where I want a car I can take to the race course. So I am saving for a 1LE, of course only a 1ss who needs HUD or leather its a freaking race car. lol...

I say get the Jeep

1BADLS3 · 09-12-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINI HLK

Well your SS is only a 1ss so I am sure your not going to miss much.

In all seriousness, if you dont drive car A then sure get rid of it and get a car you will drive more often.
I am in a different situation where I want a car I can take to the race course. So I am saving for a 1LE, of course only a 1ss who needs HUD or leather its a freaking race car. lol...

I say get the Jeep

haha. It's a 2SS.

09-12-2012, 02:49 PM	#15
Beezwax Drives: Public Transportation Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 145	need speed for a jeep? http://ststurbo.com/jeep_wrangler Turbos480hp capable Turbochargers - upgrades availableWastegateSTS-Turbosmart WastegatesBlow-Off ValveSTS-Turbosmart Blow-Off ValveIntercoolerFront Mount Air-to-Air Polished Aluminum IntercoolerTuningHandheld Tuner, Upgraded Fuel Injectors, and STS Base Tune WarrantyOne Year Limited Parts Warranty __________________ "30 psi is like bangin a really hot chick with an STD... you want to hit it but are affraid of the consequences"

09-12-2012, 03:20 PM	#19
ROADWAR Dead Man Riding Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central NC Posts: 92	You will love the new engine in the Wrangler, but you will miss your Camaro badly. Take it from somebody who had to go 11 years between Camaros. __________________ 2012 1LT Silver Ice Metallic RX Catch can/Breather GM Shock Tower Brace Front Bowtie delete Former Camaros: 1982 Z28 4 speed manual 1985 Z28 TPI automatic 1995 Z28 6 speed manual

09-12-2012, 03:30 PM	#20
Lee123 Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 768	I had an 04 Wrangler Rubicon for 3 years and I loved it. I finally got tired of going slow and traded it. A couple years ago I test drove a new one and it was even slower, so I wrote it off. Now that they have the new engine if I ever get another car that's what it will be. You've got a tough decision there. If you trade the Camaro you might miss the power, if you don't you'll probably continue to want a new Jeep. They are both fun in their own way. Good luck with your decision. __________________ 2012 2SS Convertible Magnuson, Headers, Cam, JRE Tune. 563 HP.

09-12-2012, 03:31 PM	#21
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	It doesn't really sound like you are in a financial bind, just sounds like you want a better DD. If you are in a financial bind: Get rid of the Camaro. If not: Look for a nicer used Jeep? __________________

09-12-2012, 03:43 PM	#22
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	About a month ago we bought a Jeep for my wife and after owning it for that long I am now "jonesing" for one myself, I am fighting the urge to get one right now because I really like my Camaro, however I think I am going to wait until I see some used 12s and 13s come out. Wranglers are on top of the list for best resale value, the Camaro is #10 on that list(wish I could dig the list up for you , but I just recently was looking at it) I want a '12 or newer because I still have to use it for my commuting which is high mileage and the newer Jeeps save gas a little better than the older ones. Here in GA I found that locating a Jeep at a reasonable price is nonexistant, we managed to get ours for a killer deal but that was after some serious research on the internet, and we went in with cash and knocked it down some more at the dealership. We got the hard top and frankly, I am pleased with that decision, I will be locating a soft top for it before next summer. I have designed a lift that will remove the top within a few minutes in my garage. I would go for the Jeep if I was you, as time goes by I am thinking more and more about getting one for myself, until then I will keep fixing/modding the one we have and my wife will continue to break it. We are just loving having that Jeep. IMGP3082.jpg by MacawDude 007, on Flickr IMGP3091.jpg by MacawDude 007, on Flickr __________________

09-12-2012, 03:14 PM	#18
2011ozzy Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: elkton Posts: 98 View My Garage	Buy a hard top for the jeep you have ,aftermarket ac and a lift kit with wheels .And keep the Camaro.?

09-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#23
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	If you're asking the question, I suggest you do it. I think once you get rid of your Camaro you won't regret it. If later on you want another one, I bet Camaro6 will be even better. I go by this rule, and it has never failed me: If in doubt to buy, don't buy. If in doubt to sell, then sell.

09-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#25
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	If the jeep is the an SRT i'd do it....that is if i was board of my car which i aint but u catch my drift. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

09-12-2012, 05:05 PM	#27
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Well your SS is only a 1ss so I am sure your not going to miss much. In all seriousness, if you dont drive car A then sure get rid of it and get a car you will drive more often. I am in a different situation where I want a car I can take to the race course. So I am saving for a 1LE, of course only a 1ss who needs HUD or leather its a freaking race car. lol... I say get the Jeep __________________