Worth the Upgrade from the Gen5?

stt816 · 07-24-2018, 08:32 AM

Hi I have a gen 5 2SS/RS with full bolt ons with a manual transmission...For those who have upgraded to the gen 6 from a gen 5 was it worth the upgrade? I would have to put about 15k into it to trade

LuvMI · 07-24-2018, 08:49 AM

If you can handle the sting it is definitely a good choice. I loved my 15 lt rs and it took me 8 months to be persuaded into giving it a go (took my gen5 in for an oil change). I just wasn’t into it... until I drove it. Wow! My Gen5 felt heavy in comparison. Needless to say, I’m in love with gen6. I’m not interested whatsoever in the new refresh. I’m truly one happy camper. But that’s just my 2 cents.

gpskinzhut · 07-24-2018, 08:52 AM

It's a superior car in every way other than usable space. If you can handle the smaller quarters, it's a no-brainer.

RollaMo · 07-24-2018, 09:01 AM

Depends on what you mean by "worth it"

Financially, not so much if your really wanting to be smart with money.
Your 5th Gen will get you around and serve your "needs" just as well.
But then so will any new econo box type cars.

But we traded a 5th Gen 2SS in for our current 6th Gen 2SS.
It was worth every penny to me!

JT58 · 07-24-2018, 10:05 AM

Yes, definitely worth it. I also went from Gen 5 to 6. My Gen 5 was an SS, I went to a 2LT V6. The car is lighter, feels smaller and visibility is better. You can really feel the weight difference.

Skyset · 07-24-2018, 10:35 AM

100% worth it. My stock 6th gen is faster than my 5th gen vert that was headers/CAI/tuned.

ctrlz · 07-24-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RollaMo

Depends on what you mean by "worth it"

Financially, not so much if your really wanting to be smart with money.

Generally, this is spot on!
But OP has long list of mods on his gen5, so he likes cars.
Sounds like he wants to move into a gen6 2SS, but does not state what year and the miles.
So can't judge on the $15k without more info.
But based on his current mods, think he will be happier in a gen6, which he will undoubtedly mod at some point!

Optimus Prime · 07-24-2018, 10:45 AM

I still have my 14 1LE, but I've driven a few 6th gens, including an SS 1LE and a 1SS with the auto. They're great cars, but they are definitely smaller inside the cabin and trunk. I also just paid my car off, so it would be a big change financially for me to get one. I also just didn't feel like I could live with it as a daily driver with the reduction in room. Just things to consider. So yes, like all the 6th gen owners say, it's a better performing car in every way, but not necessarily a better car all around.

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DFWZ28 · 07-24-2018, 10:57 AM

totally worth it. and even the wife likes the new ride...but its an auto so she can actually drive this one as opposed to the 5th gens M6.

nelsont · 07-24-2018, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stt816

Hi I have a gen 5 2SS/RS with full bolt ons with a manual transmission...For those who have upgraded to the gen 6 from a gen 5 was it worth the upgrade? I would have to put about 15k into it to trade

Upgraded to a Gen6 this spring, only negative I've found is the rear seat room or lack of room compared to the Gen5.

Tim

Bad Anvil Garage · 07-24-2018, 11:00 AM

A friend of mine had a really nice 2011 2SS... until he drove my 1LE. Said my car ruined his car for him. He ended up in a 2017 50th 2SS shortly afterwards.

Balzdeep · 07-24-2018, 11:15 AM

I like the 5th gen look way better myself. It is all money in the end.

01pewterz28 · 07-24-2018, 11:18 AM

100% worth the upgrade it's everythign we wished the 5th Gen was and had. Go for it you will not look back.

zr1chris · 07-24-2018, 11:18 AM

Just went from a 2010 2SS to a new 2018 1SS 1LE and it is a massive difference. I really liked driving my 5th gen but I absolutely LOVE my 6th gen 1LE. One thing to keep in mind is space. The back seat in the 5th gen is at least somewhat functional and the trunk was a bit bigger too. The back seat in this car is kids only and I'd still have to move my seat forward. I don't really need the back seat so no biggie for me.

07-24-2018, 08:32 AM	#1
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	Worth the Upgrade from the Gen5? Hi I have a gen 5 2SS/RS with full bolt ons with a manual transmission...For those who have upgraded to the gen 6 from a gen 5 was it worth the upgrade? I would have to put about 15k into it to trade __________________ 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

07-24-2018, 08:49 AM	#2
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	If you can handle the sting it is definitely a good choice. I loved my 15 lt rs and it took me 8 months to be persuaded into giving it a go (took my gen5 in for an oil change). I just wasn’t into it... until I drove it. Wow! My Gen5 felt heavy in comparison. Needless to say, I’m in love with gen6. I’m not interested whatsoever in the new refresh. I’m truly one happy camper. But that’s just my 2 cents. __________________ 2018 2SS: Garnet Red, NPP, Kalahari interior, sky lid.

07-24-2018, 08:52 AM	#3
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,957 View My Garage	It's a superior car in every way other than usable space. If you can handle the smaller quarters, it's a no-brainer. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

07-24-2018, 09:01 AM	#4
RollaMo Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 1,106	Depends on what you mean by "worth it" Financially, not so much if your really wanting to be smart with money. Your 5th Gen will get you around and serve your "needs" just as well. But then so will any new econo box type cars. But we traded a 5th Gen 2SS in for our current 6th Gen 2SS. It was worth every penny to me! __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2017 Camaro 2SS 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

07-24-2018, 10:05 AM	#5
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	Yes, definitely worth it. I also went from Gen 5 to 6. My Gen 5 was an SS, I went to a 2LT V6. The car is lighter, feels smaller and visibility is better. You can really feel the weight difference. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

07-24-2018, 10:35 AM	#6
Skyset Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 358	100% worth it. My stock 6th gen is faster than my 5th gen vert that was headers/CAI/tuned.

07-24-2018, 10:45 AM	#8
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I still have my 14 1LE, but I've driven a few 6th gens, including an SS 1LE and a 1SS with the auto. They're great cars, but they are definitely smaller inside the cabin and trunk. I also just paid my car off, so it would be a big change financially for me to get one. I also just didn't feel like I could live with it as a daily driver with the reduction in room. Just things to consider. So yes, like all the 6th gen owners say, it's a better performing car in every way, but not necessarily a better car all around. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

07-24-2018, 10:57 AM	#9
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	totally worth it. and even the wife likes the new ride...but its an auto so she can actually drive this one as opposed to the 5th gens M6. __________________

07-24-2018, 11:00 AM	#11
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	A friend of mine had a really nice 2011 2SS... until he drove my 1LE. Said my car ruined his car for him. He ended up in a 2017 50th 2SS shortly afterwards.

07-24-2018, 11:15 AM	#12
Balzdeep Drives: Wicked Fast Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 54	I like the 5th gen look way better myself. It is all money in the end.

07-24-2018, 11:18 AM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	100% worth the upgrade it's everythign we wished the 5th Gen was and had. Go for it you will not look back. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

07-24-2018, 11:18 AM	#14
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Just went from a 2010 2SS to a new 2018 1SS 1LE and it is a massive difference. I really liked driving my 5th gen but I absolutely LOVE my 6th gen 1LE. One thing to keep in mind is space. The back seat in the 5th gen is at least somewhat functional and the trunk was a bit bigger too. The back seat in this car is kids only and I'd still have to move my seat forward. I don't really need the back seat so no biggie for me.

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