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Silver2S · 12-26-2014, 10:22 PM

Picked up my 2012 2SS L99 in April. It had 4k in miles on it. It now has 12k on it and is being stored for winter.
The problem is that it just seems slow and now that the SS is the third fastest Camaro it just doesn't have that umph factor for me anymore. A SC would solve that but it would still be a SS with a blower on it.
The car I'm looking at now is a CTS V between a 2009 and 2011 used. It doesn't have the sports car cool factor but it does have the extra 150 hp and better suspension and easier to mod to get more hp. I would love to a have a used ZL1 but they are just about $10k more then a used CTS-V.
So souls I keep the Camaro and save up and put a blower on it trade it in and get a V?

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Fla904 · 12-26-2014, 10:41 PM

Camaro looks way better in my opinion. A sc would be very bad ass.

1fastmf · 12-26-2014, 11:11 PM

Imo you would be stupid to buy a used v when you can buy a new zl1 for under 50k right now

Q'smuscle · 12-26-2014, 11:43 PM

Lol... You're worried about what order your Car is in ? Why did you buy the SS in the first place than? And actually the SS is the 4th fastest but you knew that! But do what makes you happy because it's your money!

LOBBS · 12-27-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Lol... You're worried about what order your Car is in ? Why did you buy the SS in the first place than? And actually the SS is the 4th fastest but you knew that! But do what makes you happy because it's your money!

4th fastest?

NC_SS · 12-27-2014, 12:38 AM

Cadillac maintenance is going to be worse than the Camaro

If you've ever seen the engine bay of the V, it is cramped, like Fbody/Vette cramped. While fuel prices has gone down, it drinks fuel, and I mean drinks it.

That said, I love CTS-V's, and would totally own a newer CTS-V coupe if I could. You could always trade your L99 in for an LS3 SS and slap a blower kit on it. That would certainly answer your kick in the pants needs.

mariojmoe · 12-27-2014, 12:48 AM

I currently own both (cammed badass full bolt ons manual), and a 2011 cts v wagon. Let me tell you that the V is very very thirsty but is so much nicer than the ss in every single way. It is so smooth and quiete (that part is changing next weekend), but is whip lash faster in stock form and is extra comfy. I never even look at my ss anymore really lol.

The v has tons of mods to make it faster and its a wolf in sheeps clothing as well. I love love love my V and would suggest anyone to take the plunge!

thkfast · 12-27-2014, 12:56 AM

When you talk about a CTS-V vs. Camaro SS, you're getting a whole lot more than just more horse power. It's a luxury coupe/sedan and it is going to pamper you. I'm no expert on them, but I bet it'll be quiet, refined, loaded with technology and creature comforts, aluminum suspension, magnetic ride control, soft leather, wood grain and supported by a first class service department with complimentary beverages and cookies.

All I'm trying to say is a top-of-the-line Cadillac is a whole different animal!

OP, have you driven a CTS-V yet?

...and have you seen this thing?

SSmokinSS · 12-27-2014, 01:22 AM

I have an SS and a cts coupe (non-V). Both are the same year and the caddy has 10K less miles. I like the camaro a lot better in the looks and performance department. My cts is a 3.6L and AWD. That is the reason I bought it. It does look awesome, but not nearly the looks of the camaro. As far as the gas mileage, it gets about 1 or 2 mpg more than the camaro. I couldn't stand filling up a V everyday!
I also think my Camaro has held up a little better than the cts. I haven't had any big issues with either, but the Camaro seems to be a little sturdier.

I'd say supercharge the Camaro, unless you have cash burning a hole, then go for the V! Just make sure it's a coupe. The four doors look tame.

gueyestan · 12-27-2014, 02:22 AM

It seems a lot of members here bolt on a super charger and headers and make good power.

1killer_SS · 12-27-2014, 03:17 AM

Twin turbos will solve the problem.....Personally I wold rather have the sleeper.

11TexaSS · 12-27-2014, 04:24 AM

Super Charge it! Whichever supercharger you decide on, or turbo, will make it a whole different beast.

Bowtie-Bri · 12-27-2014, 05:33 AM

If you love your Camaro and your just hungry for more power, it would be cheaper to SC it. I did that to my car and never looked back!

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Silver2S · 12-27-2014, 10:28 AM

I will have the Camaro paid off come February and it will be nice not to have a payment. I just think after all the money to sink into the Camaro ($8-10k) just to come close to a CTS V in stock form and all I have to do is trade in the Camaro and finance $5k it just sounds like a win for the V but the Camaro does have the looks

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12-26-2014, 10:22 PM	#1
Silver2S Drives: 2012 Silver Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	Thinking of trading in for a V Picked up my 2012 2SS L99 in April. It had 4k in miles on it. It now has 12k on it and is being stored for winter. The problem is that it just seems slow and now that the SS is the third fastest Camaro it just doesn't have that umph factor for me anymore. A SC would solve that but it would still be a SS with a blower on it. The car I'm looking at now is a CTS V between a 2009 and 2011 used. It doesn't have the sports car cool factor but it does have the extra 150 hp and better suspension and easier to mod to get more hp. I would love to a have a used ZL1 but they are just about $10k more then a used CTS-V. So souls I keep the Camaro and save up and put a blower on it trade it in and get a V? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-26-2014, 11:43 PM	#4
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Lol... You're worried about what order your Car is in ? Why did you buy the SS in the first place than? And actually the SS is the 4th fastest but you knew that! But do what makes you happy because it's your money! Last edited by Q'smuscle; 12-26-2014 at 11:57 PM.

12-27-2014, 12:56 AM	#8
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	When you talk about a CTS-V vs. Camaro SS, you're getting a whole lot more than just more horse power. It's a luxury coupe/sedan and it is going to pamper you. I'm no expert on them, but I bet it'll be quiet, refined, loaded with technology and creature comforts, aluminum suspension, magnetic ride control, soft leather, wood grain and supported by a first class service department with complimentary beverages and cookies. All I'm trying to say is a top-of-the-line Cadillac is a whole different animal! OP, have you driven a CTS-V yet? ...and have you seen this thing? Attached Images __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint Last edited by thkfast; 12-27-2014 at 01:29 AM.

12-27-2014, 01:22 AM	#9
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	I have an SS and a cts coupe (non-V). Both are the same year and the caddy has 10K less miles. I like the camaro a lot better in the looks and performance department. My cts is a 3.6L and AWD. That is the reason I bought it. It does look awesome, but not nearly the looks of the camaro. As far as the gas mileage, it gets about 1 or 2 mpg more than the camaro. I couldn't stand filling up a V everyday! I also think my Camaro has held up a little better than the cts. I haven't had any big issues with either, but the Camaro seems to be a little sturdier. I'd say supercharge the Camaro, unless you have cash burning a hole, then go for the V! Just make sure it's a coupe. The four doors look tame. __________________ BUILD THREAD

12-27-2014, 03:17 AM	#11
1killer_SS Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 46	Twin turbos will solve the problem.....Personally I wold rather have the sleeper. __________________ 2012 1SS LS3 R1 Premiere cross drilled and slotted rotors / Hawk HPS pads / Vitesse Throttle controller, 25% SLP under drive pulley Car had full bolt-ons, however, at the moment the car is at santa's workshop getting getting remodded for an AGP Twin Turbo kit. 421WHP/401WTQ

12-26-2014, 10:41 PM	#2
Fla904 Drives: all black '12 ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jax beach Posts: 86	Camaro looks way better in my opinion. A sc would be very bad ass.

12-26-2014, 11:11 PM	#3
1fastmf Drives: SBM G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	Imo you would be stupid to buy a used v when you can buy a new zl1 for under 50k right now

12-27-2014, 12:38 AM	#6
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Cadillac maintenance is going to be worse than the Camaro If you've ever seen the engine bay of the V, it is cramped, like Fbody/Vette cramped. While fuel prices has gone down, it drinks fuel, and I mean drinks it. That said, I love CTS-V's, and would totally own a newer CTS-V coupe if I could. You could always trade your L99 in for an LS3 SS and slap a blower kit on it. That would certainly answer your kick in the pants needs.

12-27-2014, 12:48 AM	#7
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I currently own both (cammed badass full bolt ons manual), and a 2011 cts v wagon. Let me tell you that the V is very very thirsty but is so much nicer than the ss in every single way. It is so smooth and quiete (that part is changing next weekend), but is whip lash faster in stock form and is extra comfy. I never even look at my ss anymore really lol. The v has tons of mods to make it faster and its a wolf in sheeps clothing as well. I love love love my V and would suggest anyone to take the plunge!

12-27-2014, 02:22 AM	#10
gueyestan Drives: audi Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: a1 Posts: 7	It seems a lot of members here bolt on a super charger and headers and make good power.

12-27-2014, 04:24 AM	#12
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Super Charge it! Whichever supercharger you decide on, or turbo, will make it a whole different beast. Attached Images

12-27-2014, 05:33 AM	#13
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	If you love your Camaro and your just hungry for more power, it would be cheaper to SC it. I did that to my car and never looked back! __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!

12-27-2014, 10:28 AM	#14
Silver2S Drives: 2012 Silver Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	Thinking of trading in for a V I will have the Camaro paid off come February and it will be nice not to have a payment. I just think after all the money to sink into the Camaro ($8-10k) just to come close to a CTS V in stock form and all I have to do is trade in the Camaro and finance $5k it just sounds like a win for the V but the Camaro does have the looks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk