Help! Want outside advice about upgrading to SS

[FaytalsCamaro]

I currently have a 2011 Camaro v6 with about 5200 miles on it. This was my very first new car and as much as I do love it, I wish i knew before what I know now. And because this was my first new car I'm still quite new to bargaining and haggling. Not knowing how to approach or what to say exactly kinda hurts me. I'm in quite the predicament now being upside down and wanting to upgrade. I know I know, all this coulda been avoided if I went big the first time. Unfortunately since its not the case, I just have to work with the hand i have now.

Here is the current situation, my car is about 4 months old excellent condition with 5200 miles on it, KBB lists it as about 25k trade in and 27k private sale. unfortunately i owe 31k on it b/c of a previous vehicle was rolled on. Im patiently waiting for the right vehicle to show its face but if it did I have no idea how to exactly bargain it down to the right price. Obviously because of my situation used 2010 would be my best bet which i have no problem getting. But I have no idea how to approach or what to say. Here is a prime example.

A couple of weeks ago I went to a local hyundai dealership b/c i saw what i thought was a great deal. A 2010 1SS White with 13k miles on it for 29.5. It was the exact color I wanted with options I wanted. Went in to talk to a salesman about the vehicle and to get his offer on my car. 23k. I thanked him gave him my number and walked out lol. Plain and simple. The more I think about the situation I'm in the more it sucks. I'm trying to get a very popular vehicle thats highly sought after which is probably gonna be simple to sale off their lot for that price. So why would they work with me to try and get me in it?

It's pretty easy to stay positive about the whole thing considering that i'm already in a camaro. So no matter what dealership i go to I'm still gonna be driving away in one lol. Anyways like I said if my fellow camaro brothers and sisters could give me any tips, tricks and advice i would be incredibly grateful!! Love this website and all of you guys! Thanks again!



P.S.
I dont know if it matters but a bit of insight. When purchasing my current camaro I didnt really research as much as i could. From stock everything was perfect. Its the modding potential that is giving me the upgrading mentality. Seeing how the SS is far above the V6.

[esperman]

if you can afford it, then go ahead. IMHO your wasting your money...and should stay away from car dealerships.

[camslambam]

Used SS.

Cheap, and you get instant 400hp to start with.

Worthless to upgrade a v6 tbh because its going to take you a couple grand just to match an SS yet you won't have the upgraded brakes suspension etc.

[tramtwo]

Here we go again!! :-) I went from the 6 to the 8 and never looked back. These are two very different cars.If you have the mod bug, very easy to catch around this joint, then get the SS. Good Luck!!

[FaytalsCamaro]

I think I must of mis-worded the advice i was asking for. SS upgrade is what I want. No question about that. What advice i was looking for is haggling advice and tips, considering my situation and experience it is gonna be tough.

[kiteman]

if you are underwater on your current car, it would be a really dumb decision to trade for another, more expensive car. /thread

[PAUL SS]

You are already upside down on your current car loan. Get your finances straightened out before you get into a deeper hole.

[spyderbuddy]

If I would had the money I would have got the SS.

[woodj]

Your best bet may be to revisit the dealer you purchased the V6 from. Your original salesperson should at least be interested in keeping you as a customer. I was around 4K upside down on my 1LT/RS when I got my SS and I worked with my original salesperson. I don't think you'll do any better walking in cold somewhere else.

[GbrilliantQ]

I just traded my 2011 1LT RS for 23k two weeks ago. I went to 4 other dealerships and that was the highest they would offer me, it had 4900 miles. I believe you won't see that much higher for your trade.

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[woolfman72]

I am in your position . I am anxiously waiting to trade my 1lt rs for a 1ss. The car i was driving (2004 toyota rav4) was paid off . But the wife wanted me to trade in her car (2008 kia) after all said and done we were 5k upside down in her car.

So now it just does not make financial sense for me to trade in the car again . If going by what others have said that makes me about 7k upside down in my camaro . So i am currently paying 50 to 100 bucks extra a month on my car. I expect a 100 dollar a week raise here soon and will be putting my raise towards paying down my car also. So maybe by the end of next year i can make the upgrade!

[1BADLS3]

You owe more on your current car than it's worth because you rolled in negative equity from a previous vehicle, and you want to repeat the process all over again because 5 months later and you're unhappy with the brand new car you just bought?

I'm just asking, because that's how I read your original post.

I'm about to have a Suzy Orman moment here...if you don't know who she is, I'd suggest you start watching her show.

[Harley1]

Originally Posted by kiteman

if you are underwater on your current car, it would be a really dumb decision to trade for another, more expensive car. /thread

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

You are already upside down on your current car loan. Get your finances straightened out before you get into a deeper hole.

This........

[denny2188]

Looks like you made your first mistake long ago....think about it......you rolled over 1 car you still owed on......and now you want to roll over another????? Think....Think