Camaro SS or Mustang GT

ILBMF · 11-15-2015, 01:08 PM

1st post, not a brand loyalist. Looking to buy another car by the end of the year. Need one that I can mainly keep stock other than CAI, tune and maybe exhaust. Need a car we can just jump in and go without worrying about rain with drag radials like my other 2 cars.

Tested a Premium GT and a PP Premium GT yesterday and plan on trying out a SS maybe this week. I actually preferred the non PP GT due to the transmission gearing. It had 3.31 gears and the PP car had 3.73's. Overall I was very impressed with the cars inside and out. The engine really felt strong and really wakes up and loves to rev, pulls hard to redline. Interior was better than I expected, 12 speaker sound system thumped pretty good. Visibility was pretty good from all angles and I'd say it's a well balanced car. Totally different animal than my '06 GT.

Has anybody here driven a '16 SS yet? What I'm mainly interested in is visibility compared to my '11 SS which pretty much sucks. I know the car will perform well and the ride will be stiffer than the stang. Gonna pull the trigger here soon, just need to drive the Chevy and looking for some input.

Bhobbs · 11-15-2015, 01:09 PM

I'm sure you can guess what most people will say on this site.

ILBMF · 11-15-2015, 01:12 PM

Yeah, maybe I want some arm twisting, but it's going to come down to which car I like better.

Whis · 11-15-2015, 01:34 PM

If you want a new car by the end of the year, get the GT. Otherwise if you are willing to wait, deal with a terrible tracking system and third party logistics, and receive your car sometime next year... get the SS.

Jeffro19 · 11-15-2015, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I'm sure you can guess what most people will say on this site.

This^^^^. Get what you want and can afford. The SS is a bit more money but has many more standard features over the mustang. The performance is much better than the GT as you might know already.

Danfish · 11-15-2015, 01:42 PM

I say get the camaro. Better trans for auto and manual. And of course more power.

ILBMF · 11-15-2015, 01:46 PM

Will be getting a manual transmission. Any change in the manny tranny since 2011?

American Legend · 11-15-2015, 01:48 PM

I'd vote for you waiting to at least drive the 2016 SS before you buy the Mustang GT. The Alpha platform sounds like a huge refinement improvement over the Gen5 Camaro. The Gen6 is putting down some impressive numbers...12.4 sec 1/4 mile. 0-60 in 4.0sec. With mpg ratings that tie/beat the 5.0. Wait to drive the 2016 gen6 to at least give yourself a chance to make an informed decision.

Marine Corps · 11-15-2015, 01:55 PM

Twist your own arm!

ILBMF · 11-15-2015, 02:00 PM

I definitely want to drive one before making a decision. If I get the SS the '11 may get sent down the road. I really just want to know how the visibility is compared to gen 5 cars.

Swayse · 11-15-2015, 02:26 PM

I really thought about waiting for the 2016 ss, but I got a great deal on my pp gt. With 0% for 6 years on top of that, it was a great choice for me. I really like my car, it's been a blast, no regrets. My wife drives a 15 gt auto, so we both drive white 15 mustang gt cars. Fun.

I'm very excited for y'all with the new Camaro, it looks to be awesome!! I may look into one in a few years, or just mod mine.

ILBMF · 11-15-2015, 02:33 PM

I'm already sold on the Mustang, but I need to drive the SS first.

bhavyas · 11-15-2015, 02:45 PM

Reasons to get SS:

moaaaaarrrrrr powaaaaaa
better than ever performance
great fuel economy, if thats a concern too
better handling
the interiors are great place to be in now..
more standard features

Reasons not to get SS

if you hated the visibility back then, you will not love it this time either..its improved but not by a huge margin
cost wise, its more expensive, so see what fits your budget and needs...
if you are not into buying the best car in its class.... hahaha.. just kidding

Reasons to get Mustang GT

Better visibility
good overall performance
probably interiors...this is subjective though, so which one you like.

Reasons not to get Mustang GT

Its not a Camaro .. Hahaha

Zack46 · 11-15-2015, 02:47 PM

The Camaro SS beats The Mustang GT in looks alone. It's not even close. The sixth gen IS light years ahead. Why may you ask? because of a TOTAL re-design. Paving the way for BETTER performance, BETTER looks and BETTER handling. Tech., wise we can call that even because pretty much anybody can put ambient light in a vehicle, apple car play (or close to it),etc.,,.....The Camaro took over the total sales lead in 2010 from the Mustang and held that thru 2014. In 2015 mustang re-took the lead. Now with the new sixth gen, the Camaro will again rise to the occasion.

11-15-2015, 01:08 PM	#1
ILBMF Drives: 2011 Camaro SS '06 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 64	Camaro SS or Mustang GT 1st post, not a brand loyalist. Looking to buy another car by the end of the year. Need one that I can mainly keep stock other than CAI, tune and maybe exhaust. Need a car we can just jump in and go without worrying about rain with drag radials like my other 2 cars. Tested a Premium GT and a PP Premium GT yesterday and plan on trying out a SS maybe this week. I actually preferred the non PP GT due to the transmission gearing. It had 3.31 gears and the PP car had 3.73's. Overall I was very impressed with the cars inside and out. The engine really felt strong and really wakes up and loves to rev, pulls hard to redline. Interior was better than I expected, 12 speaker sound system thumped pretty good. Visibility was pretty good from all angles and I'd say it's a well balanced car. Totally different animal than my '06 GT. Has anybody here driven a '16 SS yet? What I'm mainly interested in is visibility compared to my '11 SS which pretty much sucks. I know the car will perform well and the ride will be stiffer than the stang. Gonna pull the trigger here soon, just need to drive the Chevy and looking for some input.

11-15-2015, 01:09 PM	#2
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I'm sure you can guess what most people will say on this site. __________________

11-15-2015, 02:26 PM	#11
Swayse Drives: GTPP Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 37	I really thought about waiting for the 2016 ss, but I got a great deal on my pp gt. With 0% for 6 years on top of that, it was a great choice for me. I really like my car, it's been a blast, no regrets. My wife drives a 15 gt auto, so we both drive white 15 mustang gt cars. Fun. I'm very excited for y'all with the new Camaro, it looks to be awesome!! I may look into one in a few years, or just mod mine. __________________ 2015 gtpp, 401a, recaro, white, his: American Racing Headers O/R, with a 3" direct connect into Corsa Extreme exhaust, gt350 manifold, Lund flex fuel Tuned. 2015 auto, 401a, gt, white, hers: Stock 2012 fx4, ecoboost, crew.

11-15-2015, 02:45 PM	#13
bhavyas Drives: 2016 1SS Yellow Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA Posts: 629	Reasons Reasons to get SS: moaaaaarrrrrr powaaaaaa better than ever performance great fuel economy, if thats a concern too better handling the interiors are great place to be in now.. more standard features Reasons not to get SS if you hated the visibility back then, you will not love it this time either..its improved but not by a huge margin cost wise, its more expensive, so see what fits your budget and needs... if you are not into buying the best car in its class.... hahaha.. just kidding Reasons to get Mustang GT Better visibility good overall performance probably interiors...this is subjective though, so which one you like. Reasons not to get Mustang GT Its not a Camaro .. Hahaha

11-15-2015, 02:47 PM	#14
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	The Camaro SS beats The Mustang GT in looks alone. It's not even close. The sixth gen IS light years ahead. Why may you ask? because of a TOTAL re-design. Paving the way for BETTER performance, BETTER looks and BETTER handling. Tech., wise we can call that even because pretty much anybody can put ambient light in a vehicle, apple car play (or close to it),etc.,,.....The Camaro took over the total sales lead in 2010 from the Mustang and held that thru 2014. In 2015 mustang re-took the lead. Now with the new sixth gen, the Camaro will again rise to the occasion. __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

11-15-2015, 01:12 PM	#3
ILBMF Drives: 2011 Camaro SS '06 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 64	Yeah, maybe I want some arm twisting, but it's going to come down to which car I like better.

11-15-2015, 01:34 PM	#4
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	If you want a new car by the end of the year, get the GT. Otherwise if you are willing to wait, deal with a terrible tracking system and third party logistics, and receive your car sometime next year... get the SS.

11-15-2015, 01:42 PM	#6
Danfish Drives: 2015 Mustang Ecoboost Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 24	I say get the camaro. Better trans for auto and manual. And of course more power.

11-15-2015, 01:46 PM	#7
ILBMF Drives: 2011 Camaro SS '06 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 64	Will be getting a manual transmission. Any change in the manny tranny since 2011?

11-15-2015, 01:48 PM	#8
American Legend Drives: 2016 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 96	I'd vote for you waiting to at least drive the 2016 SS before you buy the Mustang GT. The Alpha platform sounds like a huge refinement improvement over the Gen5 Camaro. The Gen6 is putting down some impressive numbers...12.4 sec 1/4 mile. 0-60 in 4.0sec. With mpg ratings that tie/beat the 5.0. Wait to drive the 2016 gen6 to at least give yourself a chance to make an informed decision.

11-15-2015, 01:55 PM	#9
Marine Corps Drives: 2016 2SS Garnet Red Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 840	Twist your own arm!

11-15-2015, 02:00 PM	#10
ILBMF Drives: 2011 Camaro SS '06 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 64	I definitely want to drive one before making a decision. If I get the SS the '11 may get sent down the road. I really just want to know how the visibility is compared to gen 5 cars.

11-15-2015, 02:33 PM	#12
ILBMF Drives: 2011 Camaro SS '06 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 64	I'm already sold on the Mustang, but I need to drive the SS first.

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