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Ernest T · 10-01-2014, 03:26 PM

Thanks for validating my thoughts. I thought a low mileage used 'Vette would be a better choice than a new Camaro. It's not going to be a daily driver nor will I be taking it to the track. I ride a motorcycle to work every day and need a four wheel vehicle to drive when its raining or I have a meeting to attend. I've been driving my Ram dually, but its an unwieldy beast around town.

We had put a deposit down on a 2LT and before we could pick it up, the stop sale took effect. After two weeks the wife said we were going to find something else to buy and moved on. She wanted a six cylinder and it wasn't going to be my ride so this will work out better anyway.

dklowrider · 10-01-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

Yes...well not me exactly, but someone else in the house who I have to keep happy

Destructo09 · 10-01-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Wait, What?? The C6 isn't as fast around the track as the C7. The C7 has been posting times better than the C6/Z06, from what I've read.

Yeah, looks like I was wrong on the around the track part, acceleration wise they're both pretty close.

with some minor improvements to the C6 in the tire and brake department though your average drive won't be able to tell the difference I don't think.

Ace0751 · 10-01-2014, 04:05 PM

Pick what will suit you more and whatever catches your eye the most.

ilir14 · 10-01-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

Yes...well not me exactly, but someone else in the house who I have to keep happy

Whoomba · 10-01-2014, 05:54 PM

For me, if it's not a ne vette, it's gotta be a new camaro. Preferably, drop top.

pickwithaustin · 10-01-2014, 06:17 PM

The Camaro is a REALLY NICE CAR. The Corvette, however, is far more than that. I've had many Camaro's and many Corvette's... both old and new. If you can live with a two seat vehicle, nothing beats a Vette. It is a world all onto it's own. If you need the extra seats, then the Camaro.

dklowrider · 10-01-2014, 08:39 PM

Just because the new Vette is, well, all that it is, there is no reason to turn your nose up at a 2008+ C6. I had a 2008 convertible with the Z51 package and it was one hell of a car. You have to spend a good bit of money on a Camaro to get into that driving category.

Destructo09 · 10-01-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

The Camaro is a REALLY NICE CAR. The Corvette, however, is far more than that. I've had many Camaro's and many Corvette's... both old and new. If you can live with a two seat vehicle, nothing beats a Vette. It is a world all onto it's own. If you need the extra seats, then the Camaro.

This is pretty much my view, the Camaro will never hold a candle to the vette when it comes to a performance car. The Camaro is just plain to fat.

If you need that 4 seats though the Camaro is a sweet ride.

It really just depends on what you're after, if you just wanna cruise around in a muscle car then the Camaro is great. If you wanna carve up the twisties and the track then a vette is best.

pickwithaustin · 10-01-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo09

This is pretty much my view, the Camaro will never hold a candle to the vette when it comes to a performance car. The Camaro is just plain to fat.

If you need that 4 seats though the Camaro is a sweet ride.

It really just depends on what you're after, if you just wanna cruise around in a muscle car then the Camaro is great. If you wanna carve up the twisties and the track then a vette is best.

Exactly.
My suggestion is to have one of each.

JantzenOKC · 10-01-2014, 09:55 PM

I say the new Camaro. There's nothing like NEW!

Destructo09 · 10-01-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

I say the new Camaro. There's nothing like NEW!

Except losing that 5k driving off the lot

klaatu barada nikto · 10-01-2014, 10:05 PM

I don't know what to tell you other than it depends on what your needs are.
I love our '09 Vette we bought new and love our '14 SS as well.
I can say i don't ever intend to part with the Vette.

Good luck!
Bob

MikeSVX · 10-02-2014, 02:05 PM

I agree with the above. It depends on your intentions. My mother has had 5 vorbettes. Her current car is a 2004 Z06. If you intend on tracking the car, I would go with the Corvette. If you want a road cruiser, the Camaro has a better ride. The Corvette, stock for stock, will pretty much out preform your everyday Camaro on the track. On the streets, however, the Camaro is a more comfortable ride. I think the build quality, which almost all magazines always complain about, is about the same in both, but the Corvettes feel harsher. I think this is because of the lighter weight and stiffer suspension system.

10-01-2014, 05:54 PM	#20
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,301	Since you asked For me, if it's not a ne vette, it's gotta be a new camaro. Preferably, drop top.

10-01-2014, 06:17 PM	#21
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	The Camaro is a REALLY NICE CAR. The Corvette, however, is far more than that. I've had many Camaro's and many Corvette's... both old and new. If you can live with a two seat vehicle, nothing beats a Vette. It is a world all onto it's own. If you need the extra seats, then the Camaro. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

10-02-2014, 02:05 PM	#28
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	I agree with the above. It depends on your intentions. My mother has had 5 vorbettes. Her current car is a 2004 Z06. If you intend on tracking the car, I would go with the Corvette. If you want a road cruiser, the Camaro has a better ride. The Corvette, stock for stock, will pretty much out preform your everyday Camaro on the track. On the streets, however, the Camaro is a more comfortable ride. I think the build quality, which almost all magazines always complain about, is about the same in both, but the Corvettes feel harsher. I think this is because of the lighter weight and stiffer suspension system. __________________ Support Search & Rescue. Get Lost.

10-01-2014, 03:26 PM	#15
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	Thanks for validating my thoughts. I thought a low mileage used 'Vette would be a better choice than a new Camaro. It's not going to be a daily driver nor will I be taking it to the track. I ride a motorcycle to work every day and need a four wheel vehicle to drive when its raining or I have a meeting to attend. I've been driving my Ram dually, but its an unwieldy beast around town. We had put a deposit down on a 2LT and before we could pick it up, the stop sale took effect. After two weeks the wife said we were going to find something else to buy and moved on. She wanted a six cylinder and it wasn't going to be my ride so this will work out better anyway.

10-01-2014, 04:05 PM	#18
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Pick what will suit you more and whatever catches your eye the most.

10-01-2014, 08:39 PM	#22
dklowrider Drives: 2012 1SS, 6spd. many mods 478 rwhp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 283	Just because the new Vette is, well, all that it is, there is no reason to turn your nose up at a 2008+ C6. I had a 2008 convertible with the Z51 package and it was one hell of a car. You have to spend a good bit of money on a Camaro to get into that driving category.

10-01-2014, 09:55 PM	#25
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I say the new Camaro. There's nothing like NEW!

10-01-2014, 10:05 PM	#27
klaatu barada nikto C5 Best Gen Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 229	I don't know what to tell you other than it depends on what your needs are. I love our '09 Vette we bought new and love our '14 SS as well. I can say i don't ever intend to part with the Vette. Good luck! Bob