Trade in my SS for C6 Grand Sport? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stt816 · 07-16-2018, 03:20 PM

Hi, I've had my ss for 6 years now and while I love it, I'm getting the itch for something different. I drove a friend's c6 z06 and it was awesome. The only thing I don't like about it is no option to remove the roof. The grand sport solves this by having the z06 look but having a targa roof. I would have to put in about 10k. The reason why I'm thinking now might be a good time is I have no reason for a back seat. What are your thoughts on this?

attached is what I'd be looking at

mr_honez · 07-16-2018, 03:26 PM

Just me, but I would if I had the chance.

stt816 · 07-16-2018, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the feedback!

This is mine right now. It would be very hard for me to give her up but I just really fell in love how the c6 drove. Totally different feeling to me, even with my bolt on mods

SecondZ28 · 07-16-2018, 03:34 PM

Get the 'Vette, when you need a backseat then get back into a Camaro

Royal Tiger · 07-16-2018, 03:35 PM

Go for it!!!

67 to 91 to 13 · 07-16-2018, 03:39 PM

I have had a corvette. They are a different animal. Both are fun cars and I am sure you would enjoy the vette

Matt8892(2) · 07-16-2018, 03:55 PM

I vote yes. Cause I know I want one...

stt816 · 07-16-2018, 03:58 PM

I guess the only down side would be 2 things let me know what you think..

1. It would already be 8 years old (looking for a 2010+ for ls3 engine) the look while it could be timeless do you think it would look really dated once c8 corvettes come out?

2. Not good in the snow. I live in Connecticut and I've been doing fine with my ss with all seasons. I have a volvo beater that I could use so I guess it's not the end of the world.

Smkn600CTD · 07-16-2018, 04:00 PM

I’d do it. Got my Camaro and my SS sedan.

I know what you mean, Camaro is nice but the Vette like the SS are a totally different beast.

stt816 · 07-16-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Smkn600CTD

I’d do it. Got my Camaro and my SS sedan.

I know what you mean, Camaro is nice but the Vette like the SS are a totally different beast.

Yeah the feel is totally different. My dad has a base c5 (2000) and I drove that and it even feels faster then my ss which i doubt it is.

MrChrisLS3 · 07-16-2018, 04:07 PM

When I bought my 2011, I was looking at C6's as well. Whatever I bought was going to be the only car. For my budget, it was the 2011 Camaro or a 2005-'07 Corvette with similar mileage.

Love the Camaro, but often wish I had gone for the Vette. I have a year before I see real equity in the Camaro, maybe then.

gringo · 07-16-2018, 04:24 PM

You could always upgrade to a ZL1. 580hp vs 438hp with similar performance and have the room necessary for when you start popping out those little kiddies.

stt816 · 07-16-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

You could always upgrade to a ZL1. 580hp vs 438hp with similar performance and have the room necessary for when you start popping out those little kiddies.

I could but I never felt like I'd want to spend thousands of dollars just to get a different version of my car I have now

InFiD3ViL · 07-16-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_honez

Just me, but I would if I had the chance.

Trust me, it's not just you.

07-16-2018, 03:20 PM	#1
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Trade in my SS for C6 Grand Sport? Hi, I've had my ss for 6 years now and while I love it, I'm getting the itch for something different. I drove a friend's c6 z06 and it was awesome. The only thing I don't like about it is no option to remove the roof. The grand sport solves this by having the z06 look but having a targa roof. I would have to put in about 10k. The reason why I'm thinking now might be a good time is I have no reason for a back seat. What are your thoughts on this? attached is what I'd be looking at Attached Images __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP Last edited by stt816; 07-19-2018 at 10:46 AM.

07-16-2018, 03:26 PM	#2
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,540 View My Garage	Just me, but I would if I had the chance. __________________

07-16-2018, 03:29 PM	#3
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Thanks for the feedback! This is mine right now. It would be very hard for me to give her up but I just really fell in love how the c6 drove. Totally different feeling to me, even with my bolt on mods Attached Images __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP Last edited by stt816; 07-19-2018 at 10:46 AM.

07-16-2018, 03:34 PM	#4
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	Get the 'Vette, when you need a backseat then get back into a Camaro __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

07-16-2018, 03:39 PM	#6
67 to 91 to 13 Drives: 2013 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	I have had a corvette. They are a different animal. Both are fun cars and I am sure you would enjoy the vette __________________ 2013 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS

07-16-2018, 03:35 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Go for it!!!

07-16-2018, 03:55 PM	#7
Matt8892(2) Drives: Black camaro 2ss 45th Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central NJ Posts: 359	I vote yes. Cause I know I want one...

07-16-2018, 03:58 PM	#8
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	I guess the only down side would be 2 things let me know what you think.. 1. It would already be 8 years old (looking for a 2010+ for ls3 engine) the look while it could be timeless do you think it would look really dated once c8 corvettes come out? 2. Not good in the snow. I live in Connecticut and I've been doing fine with my ss with all seasons. I have a volvo beater that I could use so I guess it's not the end of the world. __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP Last edited by stt816; 07-19-2018 at 10:47 AM.

07-16-2018, 04:00 PM	#9
Smkn600CTD Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 308	I’d do it. Got my Camaro and my SS sedan. I know what you mean, Camaro is nice but the Vette like the SS are a totally different beast. __________________ 2016 Lexus GS-F 2014 SS Sedan #2577/3537 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS. 2013 Camro ZL1 Vert 2009 Dodge Daytona Charger #332/400

07-16-2018, 04:07 PM	#11
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	When I bought my 2011, I was looking at C6's as well. Whatever I bought was going to be the only car. For my budget, it was the 2011 Camaro or a 2005-'07 Corvette with similar mileage. Love the Camaro, but often wish I had gone for the Vette. I have a year before I see real equity in the Camaro, maybe then.

07-16-2018, 04:24 PM	#12
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	You could always upgrade to a ZL1. 580hp vs 438hp with similar performance and have the room necessary for when you start popping out those little kiddies.