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SVT_SRT · 11-02-2010, 11:02 AM

Hey guys been working with my dealer on a killer deal for trading in my GT500 and Getting a camaro L99 2SS/RS silver with black stripes. I was going to wait for a z28 but deals on these SS are crazy right now! 0.9 % financing on left over 2010's! Looking for something a little better for a daily driver and the camaro is it. My first mods I plan on doing is a dyno tune from justin @ vmp and 3.73 gears.

can't wait to get back into heated seats, and a sunroof !!!

Big Brunsy · 11-02-2010, 11:05 AM

Congrats on the upgrade!!!

Better Change ur sig then

lexlueger · 11-02-2010, 11:06 AM

Great choice!! Welcome to the DARK SIDE

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SVT_SRT · 11-02-2010, 11:06 AM

working on it

Outlaw77 · 11-02-2010, 11:10 AM

what made you decide on the change? I'm just curious because I always wondered what the GT500 would be like for a dd. I grew up with fords and mustangs but decided to go with the camaro in the end but I sometimes wonder what life would be like with the GT500.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 11-02-2010, 11:15 AM

Wow as im a 100% Gm guy only and would never consider driving a Stang I have to ask what made you step from a 500hp+ Stang to a "SS" ?

I'm guessing the looks of the car by all means.

I would have gone with the Camaro also however im a Camaro guy.

Most people would probably say you are nuts and that you are stepping back.

either way congrats and enjoy the NEW Car

SVT_SRT · 11-02-2010, 11:23 AM

I mean a few factors are into it, I mean better mpg, lower monthly payment, I don't really street race or anything so theres no point in having that much power as a dd, I mean I drive the 2010 camaro pacecar at Daytona international speedway and that car is a blast to drive and I love taking it everywhere. The car will also be cheaper to maintain.

My GT500 was putting down (not very well) 557 RWHP with an intake, dyno tune, pulley. Although it was a very fun car, the interior rattles so bad (ask any s197 owner) the stereo in it is junk. Im glad ford finally fixed the interior in there new cars 2010+ but I just don't like the new looks of the rear-end.

I shouldn't be saying all this but cause im going to get flamed by 16 year old mustang GT owners but a camaro SS is a much better dd.

KeeBee · 11-02-2010, 11:55 AM

Congrats on the purchase. I am still holding out for a Z28. If by next summer there is still no word I will be getting a 2012 SS. Updated interior and possibly more HP.

The 2011 GT500 is very tempting though.

Ravener · 11-02-2010, 11:57 AM

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Im glad ford finally fixed the interior in there new cars 2010+ but I just don't like the new looks of the rear-end.

I agree, as I explained to my wife...trading up to another woman is pointless if her ass aint pretty

camaroitalia · 11-02-2010, 11:59 AM

sweet i hope it turns out! and thanks for being honest on how u feel about the two cars! I want to see some pics of both

bolteon593 · 11-02-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT_SRT

I mean a few factors are into it, I mean better mpg, lower monthly payment, I don't really street race or anything so theres no point in having that much power as a dd, I mean I drive the 2010 camaro pacecar at Daytona international speedway and that car is a blast to drive and I love taking it everywhere. The car will also be cheaper to maintain.

My GT500 was putting down (not very well) 557 RWHP with an intake, dyno tune, pulley. Although it was a very fun car, the interior rattles so bad (ask any s197 owner) the stereo in it is junk. Im glad ford finally fixed the interior in there new cars 2010+ but I just don't like the new looks of the rear-end.

I shouldn't be saying all this but cause im going to get flamed by 16 year old mustang GT owners but a camaro SS is a much better dd.

*cough*downgrade*cough*

the SS might be a much better DD then the 2009 GT500 but i would never go back after upgrading to the 2011 GT500. (then again, it should be... it's a lot more expensive)

Ironheadspearo · 11-02-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT_SRT

I mean a few factors are into it, I mean better mpg, lower monthly payment, I don't really street race or anything so theres no point in having that much power as a dd, I mean I drive the 2010 camaro pacecar at Daytona international speedway and that car is a blast to drive and I love taking it everywhere. The car will also be cheaper to maintain.

My GT500 was putting down (not very well) 557 RWHP with an intake, dyno tune, pulley. Although it was a very fun car, the interior rattles so bad (ask any s197 owner) the stereo in it is junk. Im glad ford finally fixed the interior in there new cars 2010+ but I just don't like the new looks of the rear-end.

I shouldn't be saying all this but cause im going to get flamed by 16 year old mustang GT owners but a camaro SS is a much better dd.

I am in daytona as well,,,, welcome to camaroland.

Lynch · 11-02-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

I am in daytona as well,,,, welcome to camaroland.

Im in Orlando!

SGOS252382 · 11-02-2010, 12:21 PM

You'll love the heated seats. They heat you butt and lower back up nicely. You'll have to turn it down to keep you buns from getting too hot. I love starting my day with warm buns (and I live in Florida).

And the L99 can haul axx. Mine ran 12.9 @ 108/109 mph with just a tune.

11-02-2010, 11:02 AM	#1
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	Bye Bye GT500, Hello 2010 Camaro SS Hey guys been working with my dealer on a killer deal for trading in my GT500 and Getting a camaro L99 2SS/RS silver with black stripes. I was going to wait for a z28 but deals on these SS are crazy right now! 0.9 % financing on left over 2010's! Looking for something a little better for a daily driver and the camaro is it. My first mods I plan on doing is a dyno tune from justin @ vmp and 3.73 gears. can't wait to get back into heated seats, and a sunroof !!! __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

11-02-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	Great choice!! Welcome to the DARK SIDE ... __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

11-02-2010, 11:06 AM	#4
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	working on it __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

11-02-2010, 11:23 AM	#7
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	I mean a few factors are into it, I mean better mpg, lower monthly payment, I don't really street race or anything so theres no point in having that much power as a dd, I mean I drive the 2010 camaro pacecar at Daytona international speedway and that car is a blast to drive and I love taking it everywhere. The car will also be cheaper to maintain. My GT500 was putting down (not very well) 557 RWHP with an intake, dyno tune, pulley. Although it was a very fun car, the interior rattles so bad (ask any s197 owner) the stereo in it is junk. Im glad ford finally fixed the interior in there new cars 2010+ but I just don't like the new looks of the rear-end. I shouldn't be saying all this but cause im going to get flamed by 16 year old mustang GT owners but a camaro SS is a much better dd. __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

11-02-2010, 11:59 AM	#10
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	sweet i hope it turns out! and thanks for being honest on how u feel about the two cars! I want to see some pics of both __________________

11-02-2010, 11:05 AM	#2
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	Congrats on the upgrade!!! Better Change ur sig then

11-02-2010, 11:10 AM	#5
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	what made you decide on the change? I'm just curious because I always wondered what the GT500 would be like for a dd. I grew up with fords and mustangs but decided to go with the camaro in the end but I sometimes wonder what life would be like with the GT500.

11-02-2010, 11:15 AM	#6
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	Wow as im a 100% Gm guy only and would never consider driving a Stang I have to ask what made you step from a 500hp+ Stang to a "SS" ? I'm guessing the looks of the car by all means. I would have gone with the Camaro also however im a Camaro guy. Most people would probably say you are nuts and that you are stepping back. either way congrats and enjoy the NEW Car

11-02-2010, 11:55 AM	#8
KeeBee Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS, 70 1/2 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 186	Congrats on the purchase. I am still holding out for a Z28. If by next summer there is still no word I will be getting a 2012 SS. Updated interior and possibly more HP. The 2011 GT500 is very tempting though.

11-02-2010, 12:21 PM	#14
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	You'll love the heated seats. They heat you butt and lower back up nicely. You'll have to turn it down to keep you buns from getting too hot. I love starting my day with warm buns (and I live in Florida). And the L99 can haul axx. Mine ran 12.9 @ 108/109 mph with just a tune.

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