Test drove my first one today... now what? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GameOver620 · 05-24-2010, 06:36 PM

What's going on ladies and gents? I've been a member for a while now and finally got my chance to test drive a 2LT today. I've got to say that I was pretty scared driving the thing for the simple fact that it wasn't mine and I'm used to driving a base model Mitsubishi Lancer. But everything went well and I only fell more in love with the car. I just wanted to ask you guys a few questions before I go back on Saturday to talk numbers and decide whether I should lease or buy.

1. Should I wait to pre-order a 2011, 2012 or should I just go for the current model?
2. Does the leather get messed up easily or should I get a cloth 1LT with all of the features of the 2LT?
3. Are there any other concerns I should have?

Lbness · 05-24-2010, 06:53 PM

Wait .... are you kidding?

2010 SSRS · 05-24-2010, 06:56 PM

Get a Camaro now

dreamst8 · 05-24-2010, 06:57 PM

Get the Leather, 2010 - 2011 offers a few differences for a new model.. do you want to wait that long? More HP on the SS reported and probably some trim changes.. I have the '10, 2LT RS V6, fully loaded minus the sunroof.. I have 8100 miles on it in 3 months and its awesome to be in it! (I am on the road DAILY) Other than typical stuff (chips, squeaky interior fan and stitching coming out on seat belt retainer, all cov'd warranty issues.. I am THRILLED to be enjoying it NOW... Lease.. unless there is a special lease company around, I have not heard of them leasing yet..

GameOver620 · 05-24-2010, 07:27 PM

The dealership i came from today said they can do a lease option although it isn't common.

The only reason I ask these questions is because I'm the type of person who wants the newest version of something and if I were to get one and something better comes out a couple of months later I'll be pissed.

FB3 · 05-25-2010, 05:51 AM

Wow, you must go through a lot of computers and cell phones!

Seriously, there is really little or no advantage to getting a '11. Looks the same, performs the same.

Waiting for the latest and greatest usually means waiting indefinitely for something.

LostInMoscow · 05-25-2010, 05:59 AM

Because I'm overseas, and really am not in a position to buy right now, I'm trying to look at the positives of waiting. So, I've come up with this list to convince myself that it's not such a bad thing:

1. Used 2010s will be a lot cheaper by the time I buy.
2. The convertible will be out before I buy.
3. The Z28 may be available before I buy.
4. The interior is supposed to be redesigned for 2012, which will be before I buy.

Are these reasons good enough to wait? I think that's a personal decision. However, I don't drive myself crazy wishing I could buy now because this list keeps me sane..........well sort of.

KybheSS · 05-25-2010, 06:09 AM

I debated waiting also, but take it from me, there is no way someone could pay me to give up my 2SS and wait for the new one to come out. Ok, I would love the HUD and optional short throw they are going to offer on the 2011, but you are looking at a nice little wait behind everyone that already ordered one. If you put your order in now, you may not get it unto late November which what is the fun in that when it will be too cold (and snow on the ground depending on where you are) to enjoy it. IF something comes out (Z28, convertable) that I absolutely cannot live without I can trade in my 2SS '10, but take it from me, personally I didn't want to wait. You can get hella good deals on '10 right now. I got my 2SS for 32k. Don't overlook slightly used ones.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-25-2010, 06:54 AM

2011 will net you a few ponies on paper.

But unless you want a HUD, I don't really see any value in waiting for 2011.

CamaroCowboy · 05-25-2010, 06:57 AM

You have to keep in mind that 2010 is the first production year of the fifth Gen Camaro and therefore will be worth more money later. I plan on keeping mine forever and just buying another one when this one is paid off.

topgun1 · 05-25-2010, 08:02 AM

buy is i think the next step

garcmol · 05-25-2010, 08:12 AM

I bought without a test drive. I don't know what your waiting for! j/k, get what you want, when you want. But, seriously, what are you waiting for!

BRDSS2 · 05-25-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameOver620

The dealership i came from today said they can do a lease option although it isn't common.

The only reason I ask these questions is because I'm the type of person who wants the newest version of something and if I were to get one and something better comes out a couple of months later I'll be pissed.

Well, since you say that, would you be satisfied with the 2010 knowing you could have ordered a 2011 with HUD?

critteral · 05-25-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

I bought without a test drive. I don't know what your waiting for! j/k, get what you want, when you want. But, seriously, what are you waiting for!

same here, in fact I never even saw one in person or on the road when I ordered mine. Buy it now, no reason to wait.

05-24-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
GameOver620 Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 179	Test drove my first one today... now what? What's going on ladies and gents? I've been a member for a while now and finally got my chance to test drive a 2LT today. I've got to say that I was pretty scared driving the thing for the simple fact that it wasn't mine and I'm used to driving a base model Mitsubishi Lancer. But everything went well and I only fell more in love with the car. I just wanted to ask you guys a few questions before I go back on Saturday to talk numbers and decide whether I should lease or buy. 1. Should I wait to pre-order a 2011, 2012 or should I just go for the current model? 2. Does the leather get messed up easily or should I get a cloth 1LT with all of the features of the 2LT? 3. Are there any other concerns I should have?

05-24-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	Wait .... are you kidding? __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

05-24-2010, 06:56 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Get a Camaro now __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-24-2010, 06:57 PM	#4
dreamst8 WrkrBee Drives: 16 Hyper & 11 Victory Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 404 View My Garage	Get the Leather, 2010 - 2011 offers a few differences for a new model.. do you want to wait that long? More HP on the SS reported and probably some trim changes.. I have the '10, 2LT RS V6, fully loaded minus the sunroof.. I have 8100 miles on it in 3 months and its awesome to be in it! (I am on the road DAILY) Other than typical stuff (chips, squeaky interior fan and stitching coming out on seat belt retainer, all cov'd warranty issues.. I am THRILLED to be enjoying it NOW... Lease.. unless there is a special lease company around, I have not heard of them leasing yet.. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue w/ Pearl White Rally Stripes, Black Interior 2LT/RS V6 A8, Lights, Memory & Convenience Options Sunroof 2011 2 LT/RS Victory Red V6 M6

05-25-2010, 05:51 AM	#6
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	Wow, you must go through a lot of computers and cell phones! Seriously, there is really little or no advantage to getting a '11. Looks the same, performs the same. Waiting for the latest and greatest usually means waiting indefinitely for something. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

05-24-2010, 07:27 PM	#5
GameOver620 Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 179	The dealership i came from today said they can do a lease option although it isn't common. The only reason I ask these questions is because I'm the type of person who wants the newest version of something and if I were to get one and something better comes out a couple of months later I'll be pissed.

05-25-2010, 05:59 AM	#7
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Because I'm overseas, and really am not in a position to buy right now, I'm trying to look at the positives of waiting. So, I've come up with this list to convince myself that it's not such a bad thing: 1. Used 2010s will be a lot cheaper by the time I buy. 2. The convertible will be out before I buy. 3. The Z28 may be available before I buy. 4. The interior is supposed to be redesigned for 2012, which will be before I buy. Are these reasons good enough to wait? I think that's a personal decision. However, I don't drive myself crazy wishing I could buy now because this list keeps me sane..........well sort of. __________________

05-25-2010, 06:09 AM	#8
KybheSS Drives: Black '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 339	I debated waiting also, but take it from me, there is no way someone could pay me to give up my 2SS and wait for the new one to come out. Ok, I would love the HUD and optional short throw they are going to offer on the 2011, but you are looking at a nice little wait behind everyone that already ordered one. If you put your order in now, you may not get it unto late November which what is the fun in that when it will be too cold (and snow on the ground depending on where you are) to enjoy it. IF something comes out (Z28, convertable) that I absolutely cannot live without I can trade in my 2SS '10, but take it from me, personally I didn't want to wait. You can get hella good deals on '10 right now. I got my 2SS for 32k. Don't overlook slightly used ones.

05-25-2010, 06:54 AM	#9
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	2011 will net you a few ponies on paper. But unless you want a HUD, I don't really see any value in waiting for 2011. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-25-2010, 06:57 AM	#10
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	You have to keep in mind that 2010 is the first production year of the fifth Gen Camaro and therefore will be worth more money later. I plan on keeping mine forever and just buying another one when this one is paid off.

05-25-2010, 08:02 AM	#11
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	buy is i think the next step __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

05-25-2010, 08:12 AM	#12
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	I bought without a test drive. I don't know what your waiting for! j/k, get what you want, when you want. But, seriously, what are you waiting for! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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