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Juniorv130 · 12-07-2017, 10:33 AM

Hello!

I used to own a 2010 2SS RS 6M - red jewel. Loved it! Traded when I had a kid.

It's now 4 years later and I have a 2002 C5 Corvette 6M which I've modified and it's a riot. However, that little girl is 4 years old now and I miss my camaro and want to take her with me. I have two options:

1. 2015 1SS 1LE, white. 1700 miles
2. 2018 1SS 1LE, white. - new'

I've driven the new SS and it's impressive. nimble, the interior is better and the LT1 is amazing. However, the 2018 is almost 20,000 more than the 2015.

I guess what I'm saying is: for those of you with 5th Gen 1LE's, would you drop the extra coin or do you still love your cars?

I am leaning toward the older car just because of the cost savings and that I remember my 2010 fondly as being a riot to drive. My Vette is great, but i want to haul more than one person.

Thanks!

swampcritter · 12-07-2017, 10:38 AM

Sounds to me you've already answered your own question. Get the '15 Camaro and put that 20k in a college savings for that little one.

Reaper85 · 12-07-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by swampcritter

Sounds to me you've already answered your own question. Get the '15 Camaro and put that 20k in a college savings for that little one.

+1 and have a nicer looking car.

Orange skid mark · 12-07-2017, 11:29 AM

2015 is a way cooler looking car. Stash the cash.

Gstick · 12-07-2017, 12:17 PM

If theres only 1700 miles on the 15', heck you are getting a brand new car. (almost)I'm not getting rid of my 15' 1LE anytime soon. Much better looking than the 6 Gens IMO.

myold88 · 12-07-2017, 12:29 PM

The choice is yours but it's nice to see your getting the best color.

gringo · 12-07-2017, 12:58 PM

If you don't care about styling, get the new car.

Juniorv130 · 12-07-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

If you don't care about styling, get the new car.

you guys really hate the new car don't you?

But you're helping me lean that way!

This is my old car before i sold it, and when i found it online after someone else ...ruined it :(

before

after

nancygrl · 12-07-2017, 01:52 PM

I had 2 6th gens..an SS and ZL1....I'm looking to get back into a 5th gen. '13 thru '15 2SS/1LE....just waiting for the right one to come my way....the older ones are easier to work on, imho, and now I prefer them hands down.

jokrz187 · 12-07-2017, 01:59 PM

i have a 15 and the main reason i bought it, is that it looks like a muscle care. i like the new ones but the appearance to me didn't do anything for me.

gpskinzhut · 12-07-2017, 02:07 PM

If hauling the little one around is a consideration, go with the 5. Otherwise see if you can track down a used 6 1LE. Seen them as low as 36 but that's few and far between. I've heard of people getting them new in the 39-40 range, but again it'd take some searching. Coming into this time of year though is a good time to start looking for a deal.

Bummer on the old car getting trashed. Checking up on your old love like that is like stalking an ex on Facebook. Nothing good ever comes of it.

amory.fitlife · 12-07-2017, 02:08 PM

5TH GEN ALL THE WAY!

JLSuperfly · 12-07-2017, 02:25 PM

Option 1. The car is not even broke in yet. Practically new for $20k less.

Juniorv130 · 12-07-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

If hauling the little one around is a consideration, go with the 5. Otherwise see if you can track down a used 6 1LE. Seen them as low as 36 but that's few and far between. I've heard of people getting them new in the 39-40 range, but again it'd take some searching. Coming into this time of year though is a good time to start looking for a deal.

Bummer on the old car getting trashed. Checking up on your old love like that is like stalking an ex on Facebook. Nothing good ever comes of it.

Amen to that.

hauling the little one around is THE consideration otherwise i'd keep the corvette

12-07-2017, 10:33 AM	#1
Juniorv130 Drives: 2022 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 149 View My Garage	Looking for an opinion... Hello! I used to own a 2010 2SS RS 6M - red jewel. Loved it! Traded when I had a kid. It's now 4 years later and I have a 2002 C5 Corvette 6M which I've modified and it's a riot. However, that little girl is 4 years old now and I miss my camaro and want to take her with me. I have two options: 1. 2015 1SS 1LE, white. 1700 miles 2. 2018 1SS 1LE, white. - new' I've driven the new SS and it's impressive. nimble, the interior is better and the LT1 is amazing. However, the 2018 is almost 20,000 more than the 2015. I guess what I'm saying is: for those of you with 5th Gen 1LE's, would you drop the extra coin or do you still love your cars? I am leaning toward the older car just because of the cost savings and that I remember my 2010 fondly as being a riot to drive. My Vette is great, but i want to haul more than one person. Thanks!

12-07-2017, 11:29 AM	#4
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	2015 is a way cooler looking car. Stash the cash. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

12-07-2017, 12:29 PM	#6
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	The choice is yours but it's nice to see your getting the best color. __________________

12-07-2017, 01:52 PM	#9
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I had 2 6th gens..an SS and ZL1....I'm looking to get back into a 5th gen. '13 thru '15 2SS/1LE....just waiting for the right one to come my way....the older ones are easier to work on, imho, and now I prefer them hands down. Last edited by nancygrl; 12-07-2017 at 02:09 PM.

12-07-2017, 01:59 PM	#10
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	i have a 15 and the main reason i bought it, is that it looks like a muscle care. i like the new ones but the appearance to me didn't do anything for me. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

12-07-2017, 10:38 AM	#2
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 367	Sounds to me you've already answered your own question. Get the '15 Camaro and put that 20k in a college savings for that little one.

12-07-2017, 12:17 PM	#5
Gstick Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: southwestern, PA Posts: 276	If theres only 1700 miles on the 15', heck you are getting a brand new car. (almost)I'm not getting rid of my 15' 1LE anytime soon. Much better looking than the 6 Gens IMO.

12-07-2017, 12:58 PM	#7
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	If you don't care about styling, get the new car.

12-07-2017, 02:07 PM	#11
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,959 View My Garage	If hauling the little one around is a consideration, go with the 5. Otherwise see if you can track down a used 6 1LE. Seen them as low as 36 but that's few and far between. I've heard of people getting them new in the 39-40 range, but again it'd take some searching. Coming into this time of year though is a good time to start looking for a deal. Bummer on the old car getting trashed. Checking up on your old love like that is like stalking an ex on Facebook. Nothing good ever comes of it. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

12-07-2017, 02:08 PM	#12
amory.fitlife @oscar_bravo_1 Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 10 View My Garage	5TH GEN ALL THE WAY! __________________ Tampa Bay IG @oscar_bravo_1 Summit White 13' 2SS 1LE -RS, NPP, CAI, ZL1 spoiler,

12-07-2017, 02:25 PM	#13
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	Option 1. The car is not even broke in yet. Practically new for $20k less.