Bye bye Camaro Six

HZjr · 08-03-2018, 09:46 AM

My older son got his car for college, so dont need back seats any more

gpskinzhut · 08-03-2018, 10:05 AM

Well, if ya gotta go, go in style

oneredry · 08-03-2018, 10:09 AM

your son actually fit in the back seats of the Camaro? he must be a toddler. lol. jk man good up grade!

DFWZ28 · 08-03-2018, 10:10 AM

if you have to go.....go hard!! nice new ride.

gringo · 08-03-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

your son actually fit in the back seats of the Camaro? he must be a toddler. lol. jk man good up grade!

He could be a little person. Little people have to get their education too.

mcintyre1969 · 08-03-2018, 10:17 AM

Why did you trade down?

HZjr · 08-03-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

your son actually fit in the back seats of the Camaro? he must be a toddler. lol. jk man good up grade!

He actually did fit, buy my wife has to move all the way front the passenger driver

He is 5.65 tall

HZjr · 08-03-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Why did you trade down?

Crazy things people do....

I wanted a manual car back, tried the 1LE but I couldn't find a good deal close, and the deal for the stingray was very good.

GearheadSS · 08-03-2018, 10:30 AM

Nice! Those wheels look great on the C7.

MATTHEWLONG · 08-03-2018, 10:34 AM

Drove both but preferred the Camaro. That said, my heart wanted the Corvette!.

jdasnt3 · 08-03-2018, 10:53 AM

Thinking about doing the same thing. I just did all the research and now waiting for GM incentives to get just a little bit better on 1 or 2LT Vettes. There are two 17 Grand Sports left over at my dealer and they are offering a ton of money off, but it would still be more cost effective to get a 1LT on a lease. I plan on doing the same bolt ons that I have on my Camaro, and I don't need all the Grand Sport upgrades because I only ever take it drag racing.

Couple things I like about the Stingray over the Camaro: visibility and rear cargo storage (no convertible for me). I like the overall styling and the drive itself better with the Vette. I feel more connected to the road and the driver's seat position helps with that feel.

Things I like about the Camaro over the Stingray: Passenger seat comfort and recline ability (and that doesn't say much since the 6th gen Camaro doesn't allow the seats to recline as far as the 5th gen). Much more relaxing for longer 2 hour road trips as far as I can predict since I haven't taken a Vette on a long trip yet. But I couldn't stretch out in the driver's or passenger seat in the Vette very well.

fastball · 08-03-2018, 12:33 PM

Better get your 'Vettes now. From what I have read, and of course the internet isn't always the most reliable source, but besides the new mid-engine design of the C8 and switching to a DOHC engine design, it's going to lose the 3 pedal manual transmission.

They're trying to put the 'Vette into the driveways of snobs who just want to be seen rather than pure enthusiasts.

Gonna tick off a lot of us Corvette purists. I come from a Corvette family, my uncle has a '74 350 4 speed convertible and a 2013 427 6 speed convertible, and my Mom has a 2016 7 speed with the Z51 package, carbon fiber package, and red brake calipers. Yes, my 67 year old mother drives stick.

No more manual, no more pushrod, engine moved behind the seats, and probably a stratospheric price tag.

We are all disappointed about the direction GM wants to take the Corvette.

ZED SLED · 08-03-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

your son actually fit in the back seats of the Camaro? he must be a toddler. lol. jk man good up grade!

Young Sheldon?

50MileSmile · 08-03-2018, 01:39 PM

The Camaro has a back seat? I wondered why that area has vinyl on it, instead of carpet ...

Enjoy the C7. I previously owned a C5 Z06 and a C6 with Z51, so I know how you’re thinking. This time, I just decided to get a 1SS 1LE because it was a little more raw and I really just wanted more of a hot rod. It didn’t hurt to save more than $20K compared to the C7 GS I specced either

BTW, the C7 will be around another 3 years, eventually being sold side-by-side with the C8, but the Camaro will be just fine for me until the C8 comes out with a manual tranny (since buyers finally will rebel enough for GM to listen).

08-03-2018, 09:46 AM	#1
HZjr Drives: Camaro 2SS A8 NPP Join Date: May 2015 Location: RGV TX United States Posts: 121	Bye bye Camaro Six My older son got his car for college, so dont need back seats any more Attached Images __________________ Mosaic Black 2SS A8 NPP 12.08@115 MPH

08-03-2018, 10:05 AM	#2
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,960 View My Garage	Well, if ya gotta go, go in style __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

08-03-2018, 10:09 AM	#3
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	your son actually fit in the back seats of the Camaro? he must be a toddler. lol. jk man good up grade! __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

08-03-2018, 10:10 AM	#4
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	if you have to go.....go hard!! nice new ride. __________________

08-03-2018, 10:17 AM	#6
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Why did you trade down? __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

08-03-2018, 10:30 AM	#9
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,970 View My Garage	Nice! Those wheels look great on the C7.

08-03-2018, 10:34 AM	#10
MATTHEWLONG Drives: 2017 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: ROSWELL GEORGIA Posts: 51	Drove both but preferred the Camaro. That said, my heart wanted the Corvette!.

08-03-2018, 10:53 AM	#11
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	Thinking about doing the same thing. I just did all the research and now waiting for GM incentives to get just a little bit better on 1 or 2LT Vettes. There are two 17 Grand Sports left over at my dealer and they are offering a ton of money off, but it would still be more cost effective to get a 1LT on a lease. I plan on doing the same bolt ons that I have on my Camaro, and I don't need all the Grand Sport upgrades because I only ever take it drag racing. Couple things I like about the Stingray over the Camaro: visibility and rear cargo storage (no convertible for me). I like the overall styling and the drive itself better with the Vette. I feel more connected to the road and the driver's seat position helps with that feel. Things I like about the Camaro over the Stingray: Passenger seat comfort and recline ability (and that doesn't say much since the 6th gen Camaro doesn't allow the seats to recline as far as the 5th gen). Much more relaxing for longer 2 hour road trips as far as I can predict since I haven't taken a Vette on a long trip yet. But I couldn't stretch out in the driver's or passenger seat in the Vette very well. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

08-03-2018, 12:33 PM	#12
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Better get your 'Vettes now. From what I have read, and of course the internet isn't always the most reliable source, but besides the new mid-engine design of the C8 and switching to a DOHC engine design, it's going to lose the 3 pedal manual transmission. They're trying to put the 'Vette into the driveways of snobs who just want to be seen rather than pure enthusiasts. Gonna tick off a lot of us Corvette purists. I come from a Corvette family, my uncle has a '74 350 4 speed convertible and a 2013 427 6 speed convertible, and my Mom has a 2016 7 speed with the Z51 package, carbon fiber package, and red brake calipers. Yes, my 67 year old mother drives stick. No more manual, no more pushrod, engine moved behind the seats, and probably a stratospheric price tag. We are all disappointed about the direction GM wants to take the Corvette.

08-03-2018, 01:39 PM	#14
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	The Camaro has a back seat? I wondered why that area has vinyl on it, instead of carpet ... Enjoy the C7. I previously owned a C5 Z06 and a C6 with Z51, so I know how you’re thinking. This time, I just decided to get a 1SS 1LE because it was a little more raw and I really just wanted more of a hot rod. It didn’t hurt to save more than $20K compared to the C7 GS I specced either BTW, the C7 will be around another 3 years, eventually being sold side-by-side with the C8, but the Camaro will be just fine for me until the C8 comes out with a manual tranny (since buyers finally will rebel enough for GM to listen).

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