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FirstCamaro23 · 11-30-2010, 03:03 PM

I looked into the SS's and side by side compared to it what i wanted extra on the 1LT i bought. It would have been an extra $8,000 to $10,000 more for the SS, plus the added insurance cost and fuel cost (pretty sure it recommends using premium fuel too). I would not have been able to afford it. I couldnt be happier with my choice

esfkotaro · 11-30-2010, 03:28 PM

Time frame was #1 reason for me.

Dealer made me an offer I couldnt refuse for trade in on my 2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Quadcab 4x4...but it was kinda a "now or never" thing, because he bad another customer that wanted my exact truck and was willing to pay well for it. He knew I was looking to get out of the truck an into a Camaro, but at the time I had just paid off a buttload of bills and didn't have "spare" cash laying around for a downpayment beyond trade in.

At the time, my truck payment was $564 a month, plus another $175 a month on insurance (my brother was on the same plan with a LOT of issues, I've since moved on to another policy by myself). I was managing ok with that payment\insurance, but would have been happier with a lower payment.

I saw the LS there, which I opted for for a few reasons over the LT.
#1. Lower price at the get-go (I paid just under 22k for the car, feb '10), leaving more money for mods (a stock car is a boring car, imo, no matter what it is). The extra cost of the LT over the LS was mostly items I would replace with aftermarket anyhow.
#2. The LS wheels. I don't really like them, but I planned on making the car a daily driver, so I figured they'd be perfect for the winter months (NJ)...since I was planning on getting aftermarket wheels regardless of what Camaro I got, because I don't like the options Chevy gave us on that front very much.
#3. I didn't want the RS package. I like the non-RS headlights better, and I have no desire for another leather interior (SUCKS in the summer, don't care what anyone says.) If I need heated leather seats, I have them in my '08 Cobalt SS.
$4. The lack of downpayment cash at the time of the purchase, and the lack of "time" to save up a couple extra grand for one, is Primarily why I opted for the 6 over the 8. I did test drive both, though, and while the power of the 8 was fantastic, I was convinced I could match the 8's power in the DI 6 easily (the extra money that would have gone towards a v8 downpayment, could finance a SC/TC kit instead), and the 6 felt like it handled much better than the 8. The only thing I thought I would miss, was the v8 growl. Little did I know at the time that Chevy would screw us on this damn ECU, making FI extremely difficult.

While I'll agree that a 425HP NA V8 is better than a 425 HP FI V6 in terms of general performance, and that the V8 sounds a lot better than a V6...I would feel more satisfied with the 425HP V6 than the V8. I love tech, and this motor (although, again, kinda nerfed by GM) has gobs of tech in it.

I don't regret going v6...but I do wish we weren't being nerfed like this.

jshaf · 11-30-2010, 03:55 PM

$$$$$$ if I had more of it a SS would be mine, but I like the V6, ample power, handles nice, and looks and compliments I get make me feel awesome. I love my car, best one I have ever had!!

Blacknchromehd · 11-30-2010, 03:55 PM

Lets just say the color I wanted...Synergy was only supposed to come in V6 and short production schedule...Plus I do not need tons of HP...got 3 hopped up motorcycles in the garage for a need to speed issue...Plus I plan to buy the Z28 in 2012...

BlessedChef10 · 11-30-2010, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Simple. I thought about getting a 1SS, it wouldn't have been too much more than my 2LT/RS. Realistically do I need ALL of that 426hp? I'm a college student and I need a daily driver, since it was going to be a DD I wanted all of the creature comforts. And YES I'm moding the hell out of my car, but lets think about this, if I had an SS I'd want more performance and mod that too, it doesn't matter if it has 500hp stock or 200hp stock, I'd still want to mod it.

Agreed. Also I got a hell of a deal.However my next One will be either an SS or a Z28.

barnesql · 11-30-2010, 04:19 PM

I think it is all about money really. Without taking that into consideration, who honestly would not want an SS??? In my opinion, if you can afford it and want it....then get it!!!! It is a much better base to start modding with, and it will sound/look better in the long run.

Bud1 · 11-30-2010, 04:31 PM

6 for the week, Z06 for the w/e

esperman · 11-30-2010, 04:32 PM

Buying a new car is a waste of money....but I fell in love with the style and build quality. Didn't want to spend 31k plus in this economy. I could live with 24K.

I was also impressed with the LLT. It is a more modern engine, and offers great performance for the displacement.

67 GTO · 11-30-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolimits76

So tell me V6'ers....what made you choose the V6 over the more potent SS?

Because I liked it.

Edge.128 · 11-30-2010, 04:45 PM

i knew from day one i had to get the new camaro. i have wanted one for so long and this one is the best looking yet!! the LLT is an amazing engine and I think in time will have lots of upgrade options. it may be limited right now but soon it will open up. as for why, insurance was a big one for me. also I got an amazing deal on my LS that I just couldn't pass up.... I will be able to pay it off a LOT faster than it would take the higher level models (including the V8) and then in a few years i will upgrade when I can more easily afford the SS (especially when the Z28 comes along and everyone rushes to it)..... not having to run premium gas is nice though I run mid-grade.... so no real savings there really

Atlas · 11-30-2010, 04:46 PM

For me, it was because it looked like the concept car sitting next to a production SS.

Styling aside though, I just plain old couldn't afford it. The Insurance or gas. The Camaro is my daily and though I sometimes wish it had that SS growl, I still wouldn't have done it any different

Plus It's also faster, better looking, and cheaper on insurance than my previous car which I sold to essentially buy the Camaro.

I'm still a young gun and the LLT is enough fun for me and then some.

Wingsfan · 11-30-2010, 04:49 PM

money, if I had it then I'd be driving a ss with every performance mod you could think of.

camaroitalia · 11-30-2010, 04:51 PM

I couldnt spend over 30k for my first car. My LS turned out to be around 28k, driving the V6 scares the hell outta me now with the power.

esperman · 11-30-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

I couldnt spend over 30k for my first car. My LS turned out to be around 28k, driving the V6 scares the hell outta me now with the power.

28K for an LS? Is that after MODS?

11-30-2010, 03:03 PM	#43
FirstCamaro23 Drives: 2010 1977 1LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 34	I looked into the SS's and side by side compared to it what i wanted extra on the 1LT i bought. It would have been an extra $8,000 to $10,000 more for the SS, plus the added insurance cost and fuel cost (pretty sure it recommends using premium fuel too). I would not have been able to afford it. I couldnt be happier with my choice __________________ 2010 1LT Cyber Gray Metallic - Automatic, Convenience and Connectivity, Boston Acoustic Sound Order Placed - 2/27/10 1100 = Preliminary Order Accepted - 2/27/10 2000 = Accepted By GM - 5/5 FINALLY!!!! 2500 = Order Preferenced - 5/5 3300 = Order scheduled for production - 5/11 TPW = 5/17 3400 = Order Broadcast - 5/15 3800 = Order Produced - 5/21 4000 = Bayed for Shipment - 5/26 4200 = Shipped - 6/1 5000 = Delievered to Dealer 6/8 6000 = Picked Up by Customer 6/8 101 DAYS!!!

11-30-2010, 03:28 PM	#44
esfkotaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6, Black with CGM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 93	Time frame was #1 reason for me. Dealer made me an offer I couldnt refuse for trade in on my 2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Quadcab 4x4...but it was kinda a "now or never" thing, because he bad another customer that wanted my exact truck and was willing to pay well for it. He knew I was looking to get out of the truck an into a Camaro, but at the time I had just paid off a buttload of bills and didn't have "spare" cash laying around for a downpayment beyond trade in. At the time, my truck payment was $564 a month, plus another $175 a month on insurance (my brother was on the same plan with a LOT of issues, I've since moved on to another policy by myself). I was managing ok with that payment\insurance, but would have been happier with a lower payment. I saw the LS there, which I opted for for a few reasons over the LT. #1. Lower price at the get-go (I paid just under 22k for the car, feb '10), leaving more money for mods (a stock car is a boring car, imo, no matter what it is). The extra cost of the LT over the LS was mostly items I would replace with aftermarket anyhow. #2. The LS wheels. I don't really like them, but I planned on making the car a daily driver, so I figured they'd be perfect for the winter months (NJ)...since I was planning on getting aftermarket wheels regardless of what Camaro I got, because I don't like the options Chevy gave us on that front very much. #3. I didn't want the RS package. I like the non-RS headlights better, and I have no desire for another leather interior (SUCKS in the summer, don't care what anyone says.) If I need heated leather seats, I have them in my '08 Cobalt SS. $4. The lack of downpayment cash at the time of the purchase, and the lack of "time" to save up a couple extra grand for one, is Primarily why I opted for the 6 over the 8. I did test drive both, though, and while the power of the 8 was fantastic, I was convinced I could match the 8's power in the DI 6 easily (the extra money that would have gone towards a v8 downpayment, could finance a SC/TC kit instead), and the 6 felt like it handled much better than the 8. The only thing I thought I would miss, was the v8 growl. Little did I know at the time that Chevy would screw us on this damn ECU, making FI extremely difficult. While I'll agree that a 425HP NA V8 is better than a 425 HP FI V6 in terms of general performance, and that the V8 sounds a lot better than a V6...I would feel more satisfied with the 425HP V6 than the V8. I love tech, and this motor (although, again, kinda nerfed by GM) has gobs of tech in it. I don't regret going v6...but I do wish we weren't being nerfed like this. __________________ 2010 Camaro LS M6, Black with CGM Stripes MRTv2 :: Injen CAI Factory Spoiler Added Coming soon (end of summer, hopefully): JBA Shorties :: Hurst or MTI Shifter (undecided) New 20" Wheels (undecided) :: Fogs :: GFX :: CF Heat Extractor hood :: Painted-On CGM Stripes :: G-2 Painted Calipers :: Painted Bowties

11-30-2010, 03:55 PM	#45
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	$$$$$$ if I had more of it a SS would be mine, but I like the V6, ample power, handles nice, and looks and compliments I get make me feel awesome. I love my car, best one I have ever had!! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

11-30-2010, 03:55 PM	#46
Blacknchromehd Blacknchromehd Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: York PA Posts: 143	Lets just say the color I wanted...Synergy was only supposed to come in V6 and short production schedule...Plus I do not need tons of HP...got 3 hopped up motorcycles in the garage for a need to speed issue...Plus I plan to buy the Z28 in 2012... __________________ 35% tinted Windows ASA 9x 19 Billet wheels with Carbon fiber inserts Borla Axle Back Exhaust C5CR Polished Intake GM Carbon Grey 1/4 Flares Synergy Green Interior Lighting :headbang :

11-30-2010, 03:58 PM	#47
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce Simple. I thought about getting a 1SS, it wouldn't have been too much more than my 2LT/RS. Realistically do I need ALL of that 426hp? I'm a college student and I need a daily driver, since it was going to be a DD I wanted all of the creature comforts. And YES I'm moding the hell out of my car, but lets think about this, if I had an SS I'd want more performance and mod that too, it doesn't matter if it has 500hp stock or 200hp stock, I'd still want to mod it. Agreed. Also I got a hell of a deal.However my next One will be either an SS or a Z28. __________________

11-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#48
barnesql Drives: 95' Z28, 2010 2ss RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 177	I think it is all about money really. Without taking that into consideration, who honestly would not want an SS??? In my opinion, if you can afford it and want it....then get it!!!! It is a much better base to start modding with, and it will sound/look better in the long run. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS - LS3 Magnaflow 3" Competition Series Catback Off road x-pipe Kooks LT Headers

11-30-2010, 04:31 PM	#49
Bud1 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS, 2008 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville, N.C Posts: 32	6 for the week, Z06 for the w/e

11-30-2010, 04:32 PM	#50
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	Buying a new car is a waste of money....but I fell in love with the style and build quality. Didn't want to spend 31k plus in this economy. I could live with 24K. I was also impressed with the LLT. It is a more modern engine, and offers great performance for the displacement. Last edited by esperman; 11-30-2010 at 04:52 PM.

11-30-2010, 04:45 PM	#52
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	i knew from day one i had to get the new camaro. i have wanted one for so long and this one is the best looking yet!! the LLT is an amazing engine and I think in time will have lots of upgrade options. it may be limited right now but soon it will open up. as for why, insurance was a big one for me. also I got an amazing deal on my LS that I just couldn't pass up.... I will be able to pay it off a LOT faster than it would take the higher level models (including the V8) and then in a few years i will upgrade when I can more easily afford the SS (especially when the Z28 comes along and everyone rushes to it)..... not having to run premium gas is nice though I run mid-grade.... so no real savings there really __________________ 2010 Summit White Camaro LS / M6 MRT V2.0

11-30-2010, 04:46 PM	#53
Atlas Would you kindly... Drives: Destitute Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 748	For me, it was because it looked like the concept car sitting next to a production SS. Styling aside though, I just plain old couldn't afford it. The Insurance or gas. The Camaro is my daily and though I sometimes wish it had that SS growl, I still wouldn't have done it any different Plus It's also faster, better looking, and cheaper on insurance than my previous car which I sold to essentially buy the Camaro. I'm still a young gun and the LLT is enough fun for me and then some. __________________ Last edited by Atlas; 11-30-2010 at 08:21 PM.

11-30-2010, 04:49 PM	#54
Wingsfan Drives: Synergy Camaro, Escape Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 368	money, if I had it then I'd be driving a ss with every performance mod you could think of. __________________

11-30-2010, 04:51 PM	#55
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I couldnt spend over 30k for my first car. My LS turned out to be around 28k, driving the V6 scares the hell outta me now with the power. __________________

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