2007 Vette 6m, or stick with 10 2SS 6m? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Van · 08-24-2009, 01:15 PM

So I've got my Camaro on order, but started looking around at Corvettes just for shits and giggles due to those "Corvette vs Camaro" threads that I've seen lately.

I found on a local craigslist ad (LINK) what seems like a nice Vette.

Its a 2007 and loaded but without Nav. I started to think about it only because the 10-day payoff is $39,592.89...and I know that Vette's retain their value very very well. I also feel very bad for the guy since he lost his job.

We're all Chevy folks here...if the backseat wasn't an issue, what would you do?

GTengineer · 08-24-2009, 01:19 PM

I would go with Vette but that is my VERY biased opinion.

HOWEVER.... You can get a C6 in a much better deal that that. Here is a very quick example.

2008 - 8K miles $38,899k and from a dealer which is usually more expensive.
http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...a-0f1d52c4e025

Same price, only 2k miles
http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...a-0f1d52c4e025

My point is do more research and you can find much better deals on Vettes. I think you were the guy coming from an Evo? If so I would look into one with a Z51 package which will improve handling alot. Also 2007 = LS2 engine (400 fwhp), a 2008 and above will come with the LS3 (430 fwhp).

Van · 08-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Oh absolutely. Though I wasn't going to go and make a significant effort on a search for Vettes, but would only do it in lieu of the Camaro if one sort of fell into my lap or if I just found it by chance. The main contributory factor was that he lost his job too.

1320junkie · 08-24-2009, 01:24 PM

www.jeffhardy.com

you can find a better deal on a Vette if you look around...if back seat isnt an issue just test drive the two of them and listen to your heart...and congrats on your new vette..lmao

GTengineer · 08-24-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320junkie

and listen to your heart...and congrats on your new vette..lmao

Van · 08-24-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

www.jeffhardy.com

you can find a better deal on a Vette if you look around...if back seat isnt an issue just test drive the two of them and listen to your heart...and congrats on your new vette..lmao

LOL...There's one a couple blocks away from me, a red c6, I'll go take a drive in it today I think just to see how what to expect roughly out of the camaro

I still want the Camaro more I think...but this will give me something to benchmark.

serge · 08-24-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van

So I've got my Camaro on order, but started looking around at Corvettes just for shits and giggles due to those "Corvette vs Camaro" threads that I've seen lately.

I found on a local craigslist ad (LINK) what seems like a nice Vette.

Its a 2007 and loaded but without Nav. I started to think about it only because the 10-day payoff is $39,592.89...and I know that Vette's retain their value very very well. I also feel very bad for the guy since he lost his job.

We're all Chevy folks here...if the backseat wasn't an issue, what would you do?

Er, an 07 C6 for almost $40k...you call that a great deal?

There are plenty of 08's (436HP LS3) out there for less than $35k

mrcowboy · 08-24-2009, 02:03 PM

You can get a new 09 vette for 42k...base model which if you don't have use for the backseat then I'd get a 09 base model vette in a millisecond.

SS 376 · 08-24-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by serge

Er, an 07 C6 for almost $40k...you call that a great deal?

There are plenty of 08's (436HP LS3) out there for less than $35k

A good deal on a 2007 Vette would be something like $30K or less, not $40k.

CloudXTC · 08-24-2009, 02:16 PM

vette for sure...

S8ER01Z · 08-24-2009, 02:38 PM

Vette... if the backseat isn't an issue I don't know why there is even a question.

Van · 08-24-2009, 05:03 PM

Drove a 2007 LS2 C6 w/ 4500 miles on it and....

...I honestly wasn't impressed. Maybe my expectations were too high. The acceleration wasn't what I'd expected when I ran through 2nd and 3rd gear. Though I was able to break loose making a right turn from a standstill, I think that was more due to gravel since I never took the traction control off. The steering was a little heavier than I'm used to, but it did handle well once I got used to that. The clutch let out a little high on the pedal, but was very clean on let out. The shifter had a lot more movement to it than I'd thought it would though.

With the interior...while it had the HUD and Nav, the pushbutton start and all that stuff, the interior overall was nothing that a 40k car should have with its cheap flimsy plastic that rattled. The removable top creaked and made cracking noises as well.

The fit and finish on all the Camaro's I've seen in person was FAR superior to this Corvette (tech stuff aside).

So for those that have driven both...hows the acceleration and handling on the 2SS relative to a C6 LS2? Is it comparable on the butt dyno?

IROCanSS · 08-24-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van

Drove a 2007 LS2 C6 w/ 4500 miles on it and....

...I honestly wasn't impressed. Maybe my expectations were too high. The acceleration wasn't what I'd expected when I ran through 2nd and 3rd gear. Though I was able to break loose making a right turn from a standstill, I think that was more due to gravel since I never took the traction control off. The steering was a little heavier than I'm used to, but it did handle well once I got used to that. The clutch let out a little high on the pedal, but was very clean on let out. The shifter had a lot more movement to it than I'd thought it would though.

With the interior...while it had the HUD and Nav, the pushbutton start and all that stuff, the interior overall was nothing that a 40k car should have with its cheap flimsy plastic that rattled. The removable top creaked and made cracking noises as well.

The fit and finish on all the Camaro's I've seen in person was FAR superior to this Corvette (tech stuff aside).

So for those that have driven both...hows the acceleration and handling on the 2SS relative to a C6 LS2? Is it comparable on the butt dyno?

I am scared to say anything again about this. Last time I did I got smacked down

Any way, I sold my 2007 LS2, 1LT, 6MT with 17K on it for $29,500 in July. Got my 2010 two weeks ago. Best thing I ever did! If you want to talk more PM me. I live in the "sticks" with lots of twisties. Camaro takes them just fine. I can't give a "true" butt dyno yet becasue I am still breaking in but your above post is dead on. PM me and I can tell more about the corvette -vs - camaro in my opinion if thats what you want.

Elvisuperman · 08-24-2009, 05:48 PM

Get the Camaro...its what you have been waiting for.

08-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	2007 Vette 6m, or stick with 10 2SS 6m? So I've got my Camaro on order, but started looking around at Corvettes just for shits and giggles due to those "Corvette vs Camaro" threads that I've seen lately. I found on a local craigslist ad (LINK) what seems like a nice Vette. Its a 2007 and loaded but without Nav. I started to think about it only because the 10-day payoff is $39,592.89...and I know that Vette's retain their value very very well. I also feel very bad for the guy since he lost his job. We're all Chevy folks here...if the backseat wasn't an issue, what would you do? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-24-2009, 01:19 PM	#2
GTengineer Drives: 2004 Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 192	I would go with Vette but that is my VERY biased opinion. HOWEVER.... You can get a C6 in a much better deal that that. Here is a very quick example. 2008 - 8K miles $38,899k and from a dealer which is usually more expensive. http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...a-0f1d52c4e025 Same price, only 2k miles http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...a-0f1d52c4e025 My point is do more research and you can find much better deals on Vettes. I think you were the guy coming from an Evo? If so I would look into one with a Z51 package which will improve handling alot. Also 2007 = LS2 engine (400 fwhp), a 2008 and above will come with the LS3 (430 fwhp). __________________ 2004 Corvette Z06 1996 Camaro 3.8L (M5)

08-24-2009, 01:22 PM	#3
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Oh absolutely. Though I wasn't going to go and make a significant effort on a search for Vettes, but would only do it in lieu of the Camaro if one sort of fell into my lap or if I just found it by chance. The main contributory factor was that he lost his job too. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#8
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	You can get a new 09 vette for 42k...base model which if you don't have use for the backseat then I'd get a 09 base model vette in a millisecond. __________________

08-24-2009, 02:16 PM	#10
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	vette for sure... __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

08-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	www.jeffhardy.com you can find a better deal on a Vette if you look around...if back seat isnt an issue just test drive the two of them and listen to your heart...and congrats on your new vette..lmao

08-24-2009, 02:38 PM	#11
S8ER01Z Drives: Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 447	Vette... if the backseat isn't an issue I don't know why there is even a question. __________________ 2001 Camaro Z28 M6 (MTI Lid/FRA, LS6 Cam, BBK LTs, 3.90s) 2021 Durango Hellcat

08-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#12
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Drove a 2007 LS2 C6 w/ 4500 miles on it and.... ...I honestly wasn't impressed. Maybe my expectations were too high. The acceleration wasn't what I'd expected when I ran through 2nd and 3rd gear. Though I was able to break loose making a right turn from a standstill, I think that was more due to gravel since I never took the traction control off. The steering was a little heavier than I'm used to, but it did handle well once I got used to that. The clutch let out a little high on the pedal, but was very clean on let out. The shifter had a lot more movement to it than I'd thought it would though. With the interior...while it had the HUD and Nav, the pushbutton start and all that stuff, the interior overall was nothing that a 40k car should have with its cheap flimsy plastic that rattled. The removable top creaked and made cracking noises as well. The fit and finish on all the Camaro's I've seen in person was FAR superior to this Corvette (tech stuff aside). So for those that have driven both...hows the acceleration and handling on the 2SS relative to a C6 LS2? Is it comparable on the butt dyno? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-24-2009, 05:48 PM	#14
Elvisuperman TCB Drives: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 137	Get the Camaro...its what you have been waiting for. __________________ GM Forever!

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