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darkknight33 · 08-07-2021, 01:15 AM

Hey y'all! I currently own a 2014 Camaro LS as pictured in my signature and it currently has 63,800 miles on it. I am really stuck in a dilemma as I love the look of my car and am wanting to upgrade it, but at the same time, am wanting a V8 with more power, leather seats, the whole 9 yards. I would still get a 5th gen V8 as I like the look better than the 6th gen's but am really just stuck on what to do. Do I put $3,000-$7,000 into a fully paid off V6 with almost 64k miles on it or just go buy a 2014 2SS with 50k miles and everything already fully upgraded for $27,999? Payment would be about $250/mo. I just don't know which is worth it? Thank you guys!

morepowerjoe · 08-07-2021, 01:56 AM

I would go with the V8 all day but that's just me. I've had nothing but V8's my entire life though. That being said I could never go with a V6 or 4 banger after owning nothing but V8's. But they do have their place in terms of fuel mileage and that would be something that you should think about. If you already thought about it and decided that's not a factor then I'd say go for it. Only thing I would say is that the automatics (l99) you have to deal with the afm stuff unless you get a manual trans with the LS3 unless you do a cam swap on the l99 that will get rid of the afm crap which you would want to consider with a higher mileage l99 and would need to factor that into your budget. Any questions just ask.

romcjr · 08-07-2021, 05:14 AM

I purchased in Feb. a 2014 2SS/RS with 69k and am absolutely loving the car . It is my daily driver and I have no regrets . If you're a muscle car guy , get the V8 !!!

DonM · 08-07-2021, 05:21 AM

Another thing to think of is that you already know the history of your car, maintenance & other issues and how it's been cared for. On a used car, you have no idea of its maintenance history or how well it's been cared for (or abused). Not to deter you from getting the used car, just giving you something to think about.

LT1Zob · 08-07-2021, 06:11 AM

Sell while the market is hot, wait until Jan 2022, and go shopping in the NE while we’re all buried in snow. It won’t be 2019 prices, but a bit better than current summer prices

102SS · 08-07-2021, 06:22 AM

Having had a few V6's as daily drivers (95 Firebird 2001 Firebird and a G8) its always nice to get home and into the V8 and drive it.

I never noticed much of a difference in fuel economy only that the V6's would run on regular but I never put that in them they got 91 or 94.

I say get the V8.

If the V6 puts a smile on your face the V8 will blow you away

Bigdumogre · 08-07-2021, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DonM

Another thing to think of is that you already know the history of your car, maintenance & other issues and how it's been cared for. On a used car, you have no idea of its maintenance history or how well it's been cared for (or abused). Not to deter you from getting the used car, just giving you something to think about.

Also how much are you gonna mod it. I knew over time I was gonna redo everything so that wasn’t the top of my priority and that’s why i dident care the car had 70k miles on it. But I lucked out and inside the glovebox the guy had every receipt from everything he did (there was over 30 receipts). He changed the oil every 3k with synthetic and changed every fluid multiple times, battery with factory one, brand new tires 200 miles ago plus flushes.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-07-2021, 09:38 AM

Well since I’m spending your money here…. V8 any and every day of the week.

MarkNJ · 08-07-2021, 09:43 AM

Upgrade to the V8!! No brainer.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-07-2021, 10:16 AM

I was in the same boat, had a paid off 2013 1LS, hunted for a while and traded it in toward my 2012 2SS/RS. Way better to make that move than try to put the money into the v6.

Just try to have as much of the payment on the SS as you can. Remember financing a used car older than 6 years (since you are looking at only 5th gens) will be a higher APR for no real reason and the fear of something breaking and still needing to repair

Car Nation Videos · 08-07-2021, 12:35 PM

Trust me...Get the V8. America!

0stones0 · 08-07-2021, 01:04 PM

I enjoyed my RJT v6 while I owned it but, always sank in the seat just a little when a v8 came across the intersection or came along side. The v8 puts you in the muscle car you envision. Go for it.

LCPLPunk · 08-07-2021, 05:07 PM

I got my car in 2016 for $23k OTD. It was a 2010 with 50k miles on it...see if you can shop around for a better deal.

As far as the V6 to V8 thing, I have never ever ever ever regretted getting the V8 over the V6.

Modernmusclecar · 08-07-2021, 05:18 PM

After all these years on Camaro5 and seeing these threads a dozen times Ive concluded this.If you need to make a thread asking others if you should upgrade to a v8....you have already made up your mind. You are just looking for confirmation haha. Get the V8 and call it a day. You wont wonder anymore.

08-07-2021, 01:15 AM	#1
darkknight33 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8 View My Garage	Trade in for a different Camaro or keep and upgrade?? Hey y'all! I currently own a 2014 Camaro LS as pictured in my signature and it currently has 63,800 miles on it. I am really stuck in a dilemma as I love the look of my car and am wanting to upgrade it, but at the same time, am wanting a V8 with more power, leather seats, the whole 9 yards. I would still get a 5th gen V8 as I like the look better than the 6th gen's but am really just stuck on what to do. Do I put $3,000-$7,000 into a fully paid off V6 with almost 64k miles on it or just go buy a 2014 2SS with 50k miles and everything already fully upgraded for $27,999? Payment would be about $250/mo. I just don't know which is worth it? Thank you guys! __________________ Last edited by darkknight33; 08-07-2021 at 01:28 AM. Reason: Corrections

08-07-2021, 01:56 AM	#2
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	I would go with the V8 all day but that's just me. I've had nothing but V8's my entire life though. That being said I could never go with a V6 or 4 banger after owning nothing but V8's. But they do have their place in terms of fuel mileage and that would be something that you should think about. If you already thought about it and decided that's not a factor then I'd say go for it. Only thing I would say is that the automatics (l99) you have to deal with the afm stuff unless you get a manual trans with the LS3 unless you do a cam swap on the l99 that will get rid of the afm crap which you would want to consider with a higher mileage l99 and would need to factor that into your budget. Any questions just ask. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

08-07-2021, 05:14 AM	#3
romcjr Drives: Two 1984 Z28 / 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: WALLER , TEXAS Posts: 253 View My Garage	I purchased in Feb. a 2014 2SS/RS with 69k and am absolutely loving the car . It is my daily driver and I have no regrets . If you're a muscle car guy , get the V8 !!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 CAI Intake ELITE Catch Can POWERSTOP Brakes (5/31/21)

08-07-2021, 05:21 AM	#4
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	Another thing to think of is that you already know the history of your car, maintenance & other issues and how it's been cared for. On a used car, you have no idea of its maintenance history or how well it's been cared for (or abused). Not to deter you from getting the used car, just giving you something to think about. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

08-07-2021, 06:11 AM	#5
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Sell while the market is hot, wait until Jan 2022, and go shopping in the NE while we’re all buried in snow. It won’t be 2019 prices, but a bit better than current summer prices __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

08-07-2021, 06:22 AM	#6
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	Having had a few V6's as daily drivers (95 Firebird 2001 Firebird and a G8) its always nice to get home and into the V8 and drive it. I never noticed much of a difference in fuel economy only that the V6's would run on regular but I never put that in them they got 91 or 94. I say get the V8. If the V6 puts a smile on your face the V8 will blow you away __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-07-2021, 09:38 AM	#8
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	Well since I’m spending your money here…. V8 any and every day of the week. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-07-2021, 09:43 AM	#9
MarkNJ Drives: 2015 2SS Commemorative Edition Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 184	Upgrade to the V8!! No brainer. __________________

08-07-2021, 10:16 AM	#10
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	I was in the same boat, had a paid off 2013 1LS, hunted for a while and traded it in toward my 2012 2SS/RS. Way better to make that move than try to put the money into the v6. Just try to have as much of the payment on the SS as you can. Remember financing a used car older than 6 years (since you are looking at only 5th gens) will be a higher APR for no real reason and the fear of something breaking and still needing to repair __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-07-2021, 12:35 PM	#11
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	Trust me...Get the V8. America!

08-07-2021, 01:04 PM	#12
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,210 View My Garage	I enjoyed my RJT v6 while I owned it but, always sank in the seat just a little when a v8 came across the intersection or came along side. The v8 puts you in the muscle car you envision. Go for it. __________________

08-07-2021, 05:07 PM	#13
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I got my car in 2016 for $23k OTD. It was a 2010 with 50k miles on it...see if you can shop around for a better deal. As far as the V6 to V8 thing, I have never ever ever ever regretted getting the V8 over the V6. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

08-07-2021, 05:18 PM	#14
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 820	After all these years on Camaro5 and seeing these threads a dozen times Ive concluded this.If you need to make a thread asking others if you should upgrade to a v8....you have already made up your mind. You are just looking for confirmation haha. Get the V8 and call it a day. You wont wonder anymore. __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.