Article on Oppositelock trolling the new SS

LesBaer · 03-01-2016, 07:55 AM

I can't believe this guy...a former gen5 owner posts this article on Oppositelock (a Kinja site):

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-jo...-v8-1761818713

He's coming from a gen5 and plays like he has his heart set on a new Camaro SS, but wants "something better for less money". Without even looking beyond the sticker price, he buys a used 2012 M3 with the comp. package from Carmax.

Gotta love how he leaves out the price of the cars. A used M3 with the comp package is $48k on Carmax. It's also going to cost a whole hell of a lot more to insure. He could've easily ordered a loaded 2SS for less than that, or a 1SS for a lot less. Carmax has a great warranty, but you also have to buy that on top of the car, while the Camaro comes with a limited mileage warranty included.

IntricateDetail · 03-01-2016, 08:20 AM

I think his point wasn't that he didn't want to spend $45k on a car....just not on a Camaro. He explicitly states...

"...it felt like a silly decision to spend a new $45000 or more on car that I intended to keep for only 1-2 years before moving to a more family-sized vehicle."

I think what he was meaning is that it would be a dumb financial move to pay $45k for a NEW car that he was only going to keep for 1-2 years, because of the HUGE depreciation in the first 2 years. He would be eating all of that for the next owner. Whereas, if he gets a used BMW, most of the significant depreciation has already occurred, and the line is a lot less pronounced in terms of monetary loss.

Even though he wrote a long article, his actual writing skills are rudimentary at best.

hotlap · 03-01-2016, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntricateDetail

I think his point wasn't that he didn't want to spend $45k on a car....just not on a Camaro. He explicitly states...

"...it felt like a silly decision to spend a new $45000 or more on car that I intended to keep for only 1-2 years before moving to a more family-sized vehicle."

I think what he was meaning is that it would be a dumb financial move to pay $45k for a NEW car that he was only going to keep for 1-2 years, because of the HUGE depreciation in the first 2 years. He would be eating all of that for the next owner. Whereas, if he gets a used BMW, most of the significant depreciation has already occurred, and the line is a lot less pronounced in terms of monetary loss.

Even though he wrote a long article, his actual writing skills are rudimentary at best.

Duh

IntricateDetail · 03-01-2016, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

Duh

I have no idea what this means.

SpeedIsLife · 03-01-2016, 08:48 AM

I don't really see this as trolling a Gen 6...btw.

It's more so a story about how you can get a great deal on a used car and it's not wise to buy a brand new car that you're likely going to be rid of within a few years. The M3 and Camaro might be close on MSRP, but when you turn around to sell it..the M3 will still likely be in the mid to high 30's, where the Camaro will likely have dropped into the 20's.

Atra · 03-01-2016, 08:51 AM

"Euro tax" always has been and continues to be ridiculous. The cars are not that much head and shoulders above any thing else and their owners and fanboys think they're God's gift to roads.

hotlap · 03-01-2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntricateDetail

I have no idea what this means.

SpeedIsLife said it in more words (below). Not seeing how his choice has anything to do with a new Camaro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

...it's not wise to buy a brand new car that you're likely going to be rid of within a few years...

Whis · 03-01-2016, 12:29 PM

Kinja sites are cancer.

6spdhyperblue · 03-01-2016, 02:05 PM

looked like to me he wanted something different. i personally wouldnt have spent that much on a used car when i couldve got something i liked that was new.

wonder how he'll feel after a year lacking any torque.

SpeedIsLife · 03-01-2016, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicul15

looked like to me he wanted something different. i personally wouldnt have spent that much on a used car when i couldve got something i liked that was new.

wonder how he'll feel after a year lacking any torque.

The M3 has the initial depreciation hit already factored in on the sale cost...

He said he wasn't planning on keeping the car more than two years (I think) so the depreciation hit would have been massive.

6spdhyperblue · 03-01-2016, 02:24 PM

i wish i had a crystal ball to see how much will be actually "saved"

94turbolsx · 03-01-2016, 05:32 PM

Nothing about that article was trolling.

SpeedIsLife · 03-01-2016, 05:50 PM

Apparently anyone who has the opportunity and ability to buy a 6th Gen but chooses any other car, other than a Corvette, is a troll to some.

WhyUMad1LE · 03-01-2016, 09:37 PM

I don't think he's trolling, but did he even drive the 6th gen?

03-01-2016, 07:55 AM	#1
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Article on Oppositelock trolling the new SS I can't believe this guy...a former gen5 owner posts this article on Oppositelock (a Kinja site): http://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-jo...-v8-1761818713 He's coming from a gen5 and plays like he has his heart set on a new Camaro SS, but wants "something better for less money". Without even looking beyond the sticker price, he buys a used 2012 M3 with the comp. package from Carmax. Gotta love how he leaves out the price of the cars. A used M3 with the comp package is $48k on Carmax. It's also going to cost a whole hell of a lot more to insure. He could've easily ordered a loaded 2SS for less than that, or a 1SS for a lot less. Carmax has a great warranty, but you also have to buy that on top of the car, while the Camaro comes with a limited mileage warranty included. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

03-01-2016, 08:20 AM	#2
IntricateDetail Drives: '12 Corvette GS / '13 Equinox Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 173	I think his point wasn't that he didn't want to spend $45k on a car....just not on a Camaro. He explicitly states... "...it felt like a silly decision to spend a new $45000 or more on car that I intended to keep for only 1-2 years before moving to a more family-sized vehicle." I think what he was meaning is that it would be a dumb financial move to pay $45k for a NEW car that he was only going to keep for 1-2 years, because of the HUGE depreciation in the first 2 years. He would be eating all of that for the next owner. Whereas, if he gets a used BMW, most of the significant depreciation has already occurred, and the line is a lot less pronounced in terms of monetary loss. Even though he wrote a long article, his actual writing skills are rudimentary at best. __________________ ~ Current Rides ~ '22 Camaro ZL1 \| A10 \| Carbon Everything '22 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD - Bone stock '19 Kia Sorento - Wifemobile ~ Previous Cars ~ '12 Corvette Grand Sport '12 Infiniti G37xS Sedan - Takeda CAI, FI RHFC + FI resonated cat-back, Hotchkis F+R Sways, SSR GTV03 (18x9.5 +45 squared), Toyo Proxes T1 Sports, Tanabe Lowering Springs, Full Akebono BBK upgrade F+R, StopTech Rotors/Pads/SS Brake Lines, Takeda FTSB, (300AWHP / 251TQ)

03-01-2016, 08:51 AM	#6
Atra Drives: 16' 1SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: GA Posts: 566	"Euro tax" always has been and continues to be ridiculous. The cars are not that much head and shoulders above any thing else and their owners and fanboys think they're God's gift to roads. __________________ Nightfall Grey 1SS 56F Black Bowties

03-01-2016, 02:24 PM	#11
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,675	i wish i had a crystal ball to see how much will be actually "saved" Last edited by 6spdhyperblue; 03-01-2016 at 02:42 PM.

03-01-2016, 05:32 PM	#12
94turbolsx Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Granger , IN Posts: 341	Nothing about that article was trolling. __________________ 2001 Camaro SS- M6 cone killer

03-01-2016, 08:48 AM	#5
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	I don't really see this as trolling a Gen 6...btw. It's more so a story about how you can get a great deal on a used car and it's not wise to buy a brand new car that you're likely going to be rid of within a few years. The M3 and Camaro might be close on MSRP, but when you turn around to sell it..the M3 will still likely be in the mid to high 30's, where the Camaro will likely have dropped into the 20's.

03-01-2016, 12:29 PM	#8
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	Kinja sites are cancer.

03-01-2016, 02:05 PM	#9
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,675	looked like to me he wanted something different. i personally wouldnt have spent that much on a used car when i couldve got something i liked that was new. wonder how he'll feel after a year lacking any torque.

03-01-2016, 05:50 PM	#13
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	Apparently anyone who has the opportunity and ability to buy a 6th Gen but chooses any other car, other than a Corvette, is a troll to some.

03-01-2016, 09:37 PM	#14
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I don't think he's trolling, but did he even drive the 6th gen?

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