5TH GEN VS 6TH GEN, BUYER SEEKING OPINIONS - Page 2

plus1zero · 10-09-2019, 11:15 AM

I've owned a 5th gen RS and currently a 6th gen SS, and taking the motors out of consideration, the 6th gen is better in every single way. There's no reason to get a 5th gen if you can swing a 6th. The Alpha platform and cut weight makes the stock SS on par with the 5th gen ZL1, it's a quick car.

The LT1 is holding up fine. It's what they put in the C7 Stingray.

The only A8 problems was the shudder when it was shifting, and if you do get it, take it to GM and they'll do a flush for you at no cost as it was a recall.

enzia35 · 10-09-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

I wouldn't consider a 5th gen unless it's a ZL1.

Shoot, even then, I wouldn't look at the 5th gens anymore.

kropscamaro16 · 10-09-2019, 12:02 PM

i still love the looks of the 5th gen but i think overall 5th gen ss compared to 6th gen ss its a waaaaay better car

rshelar · 10-09-2019, 05:01 PM

The input here is great.

Gen 5 ZL1 with 580HP? Maybe. It would be fun with those ponies but the car is far from perfect. You can find one for around $35k.
Gen 5 auto L99? NO WAY. I had one and it's a dog.
Gen 6 auto LT1 vert? For Sure! Mine was a previous rental. Not perfect shape but got it for $24k back in Jan.
Don't forget that the new 2019 1LT I4 turbo with 275HP has a sticker of $26.5k which you can get for $24.5k. Lots of fun with that one too and brand new!

mcintyre1969 · 10-09-2019, 05:09 PM

Why not post on 5th gen forum just for contrast (fun)?

rshelar · 10-09-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Why not post on 5th gen forum just for contrast (fun)?

They hate talking Gen 6. I know!

SteveV · 10-09-2019, 09:44 PM

The OP asked about any issues with the LT1, there were a few late model 2017 and early 2018 that had oil pump failures. But that is about the only LT1 issues I have read about.

KingLT1 · 10-09-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

The OP asked about any issues with the LT1, there were a few late model 2017 and early 2018 that had oil pump failures. But that is about the only LT1 issues I have read about.

That was the LT4 not LT1. The early LT1's had some issues in the 2014-15 Stingrays, but it wasn't wide spread.

SecondZ28 · 10-12-2019, 09:04 PM

I chose a 5th Gen ZL1 over a 6th Gen SS mainly for the usability.

The 6th gen is noticeably smaller (headroom & leg room) in the front seats, rear seats and not to mention the trunk is also smaller. The 5th gen is much easier to live with if you have kids.

redcoats1976 · 10-13-2019, 12:42 PM

as a larger than normal(6ft2,230# guy i chose the 5th gen,but i was impressed with the 2.0T i drove.the interior just felt cramped to me.

Mighty Mouce · 10-14-2019, 11:03 PM

Its all a matter of preference. I owned a 5th Gen now 6th Gen. The 5th Gen was a great car but the 6th gen is a greater car.

c4racer · 10-14-2019, 11:12 PM

I find the 6th gen plenty spacious. Seats are really good.
Excellent ergonomics. Similar size to a E90 generation 3 series.

Bosse'sBoss · 10-15-2019, 06:34 AM

The only advantage of the 5th. Gen is better rear seat space.
The 6th gen is a better well developed machine, lighter and nimbler best handling car with the best Camaro platform "Alpha". Don't consider an older design unless you need the rear seat space. I owned both. If you are doubtful about the A8 automatic transmission reliability, get instead the bulletproof 6 speed manual transmission

Mighty Mouce · 10-15-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

The only advantage of the 5th. Gen is better rear seat space.
The 6th gen is a better well developed machine, lighter and nimbler best handling car with the best Camaro platform "Alpha". Don't consider an older design unless you need the rear seat space. I owned both. If you are doubtful about the A8 automatic transmission reliability, get instead the bulletproof 6 speed manual transmission

Very little if any difference in rear seat space between 5th and 6th gen.

10-09-2019, 12:02 PM	#17
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i still love the looks of the 5th gen but i think overall 5th gen ss compared to 6th gen ss its a waaaaay better car __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-09-2019, 05:09 PM	#19
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Why not post on 5th gen forum just for contrast (fun)? __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

10-09-2019, 09:44 PM	#21
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	The OP asked about any issues with the LT1, there were a few late model 2017 and early 2018 that had oil pump failures. But that is about the only LT1 issues I have read about. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

10-12-2019, 09:04 PM	#23
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	I chose a 5th Gen ZL1 over a 6th Gen SS mainly for the usability. The 6th gen is noticeably smaller (headroom & leg room) in the front seats, rear seats and not to mention the trunk is also smaller. The 5th gen is much easier to live with if you have kids. __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

10-15-2019, 06:34 AM	#27
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	The only advantage of the 5th. Gen is better rear seat space. The 6th gen is a better well developed machine, lighter and nimbler best handling car with the best Camaro platform "Alpha". Don't consider an older design unless you need the rear seat space. I owned both. If you are doubtful about the A8 automatic transmission reliability, get instead the bulletproof 6 speed manual transmission __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

10-09-2019, 11:15 AM	#15
plus1zero Don't tread on me Drives: 23 Sierra X31, Past 2017 Fifty 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 846	I've owned a 5th gen RS and currently a 6th gen SS, and taking the motors out of consideration, the 6th gen is better in every single way. There's no reason to get a 5th gen if you can swing a 6th. The Alpha platform and cut weight makes the stock SS on par with the 5th gen ZL1, it's a quick car. The LT1 is holding up fine. It's what they put in the C7 Stingray. The only A8 problems was the shudder when it was shifting, and if you do get it, take it to GM and they'll do a flush for you at no cost as it was a recall.

10-09-2019, 05:01 PM	#18
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	The input here is great. Gen 5 ZL1 with 580HP? Maybe. It would be fun with those ponies but the car is far from perfect. You can find one for around $35k. Gen 5 auto L99? NO WAY. I had one and it's a dog. Gen 6 auto LT1 vert? For Sure! Mine was a previous rental. Not perfect shape but got it for $24k back in Jan. Don't forget that the new 2019 1LT I4 turbo with 275HP has a sticker of $26.5k which you can get for $24.5k. Lots of fun with that one too and brand new!

10-13-2019, 12:42 PM	#24
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	as a larger than normal(6ft2,230# guy i chose the 5th gen,but i was impressed with the 2.0T i drove.the interior just felt cramped to me.

10-14-2019, 11:03 PM	#25
Mighty Mouce Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: US Posts: 422	Its all a matter of preference. I owned a 5th Gen now 6th Gen. The 5th Gen was a great car but the 6th gen is a greater car.

10-14-2019, 11:12 PM	#26
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I find the 6th gen plenty spacious. Seats are really good. Excellent ergonomics. Similar size to a E90 generation 3 series.

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