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MattSS · 05-15-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by matthook

Yes. Since the world ends December 21st 2012, you should definitely get a V6 and enjoy it for 3 or 4 months!.

Don't worry about the end of the world thing. We've got till 3500! Get the SS!

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science...79760/1?csp=hf

hightower · 05-15-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SGT Stretch

My first car was an 88 IROC (what started my Camaro obsession) my father and I built that car from my 15th birthday to my 16th. Just be safe and responsible. Those kind of kids do exist...I was one of them. I should have never sold that car.. but I was young and dumb when i joined the military lol.

I'm biased but SIM, ashen grey, and dusk blue would be my colors of choice.

That's exactly what I want to do with my son when I have kids.
I want him to build his car so then he knows all the hard work he put into it and he'll be more responsible knowing if he wrecks it all his hard work went to waste.

Rollar · 05-15-2012, 09:32 AM

I say try Option 4. Get the V6 now, show your responsible and trade in for the SS next year.

Just know that life happens, while the conditions are right for the deal today, they might not be next year.

2014camaro · 05-15-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower

Wait for the SS. And get a manual. DON'T get an automatic, you'll get shit from everyone of your friends if you get an automatic, even though most of them won't know how to drive a manual. Also, a manual gives you an excuse to NOT let friends drive your camaro. I know from experience.

If you don't know how to drive a manual it's not impossible to learn, just be confident and willing to learn.

End of story, wait for the SS. It'll be worth the wait. If you get the V6 you'll just be wanting an SS in the future. Wait for the SS and you'll be happy.

Def getting a manual

hightower · 05-15-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2014camaro

Def getting a manual

Hell yeah! That's what I want to hear!

My Caroline · 05-15-2012, 10:08 AM

Everybody says SS. I say get the V6 now. It's plenty of power and will be a looker just the same. I got my camaro for my 17th birthday. I say save some money and turbo or super charge the V6. That will bring you to SS power with V6 MPG. Plus V6 = more mod money

My brother will also be getting a camaro in September for his 17th birthday.

CamaroKid300 · 05-15-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower

Wait for the SS. And get a manual. DON'T get an automatic, you'll get shit from everyone of your friends if you get an automatic, even though most of them won't know how to drive a manual.

Dude isn't that the truth?!?!

I got crap for having a auto in my V6...then I get a stick in the V8 and they are like, "I wish I knew how to drive a stick so I could drive your car"

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-15-2012, 11:03 AM

wait 'til you grad and hit him up for a ZL1.

kalimus · 05-15-2012, 11:09 AM

I don't care how responsible the driver is. The SS is too much car for an inexperienced driver. Arguably so is the V6. Experience has nothing to do with how mature you act (and I'm sure you can be very mature). Experience is the key, not just responsibility. My honest opinion is not to get either of them. Buy some beater car, drive it for a year, save some money. THEN get the SS. I know that if I were in your position, I would be DYING to have the Camaro. But my parents did the same with me (making me drive a beater car first) before they allowed me to get a sportier car. I will one day do the same should I ever have kids. My first nice car was my senior year in HS. I hated the wait, but it was probably for the best. There is a reason that insuring a car is so much more expensive for new drivers... statistics don't lie. Besides... if you wait for a bit, you might have some spare cash for downpayment. Maybe a couple of cosmetic mods. Maybe a new body style. Or maybe a new one of the current body style that they want to get off the lot because the next gen is released. There is just a lot to think about, and with cars... patience is a virtue.

Rollar · 05-15-2012, 12:24 PM

Let's not hijack this thread into should a 16yr old have a new car, regardless of HP or camaro or whatever. Each person, family and situation is different, each have different perspective.

OP: It comes down to you and if you can deal with what you have to drive between now and next year.

bkscott · 05-15-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reborned

Not sure if troll..but if not, WAIT FOR THE SS

+1

vroomapunk · 05-15-2012, 12:27 PM

SS Crystal Red.

period.

hightower · 05-15-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Dude isn't that the truth?!?!

I got crap for having a auto in my V6...then I get a stick in the V8 and they are like, "I wish I knew how to drive a stick so I could drive your car"

Lol what the fack?

I'd be pissed if they said that. "your ass isn't even going to ride in it!" would be my response!

Ok, not really, not to my good friends, but I'd be sure to remind them "remember when you thought I couldn't drive a manual, yeah, what now?"

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Originally Posted by Camaro/ss/rs

Stupid parents. Hope they dont regret this.

The kids got a 4.2 GPA. Yeah, his parents must be really stupid....

hightower · 05-15-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

SS Crystal Red.

period.

Biased!

Lol jk!

05-15-2012, 10:08 AM	#34
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	Everybody says SS. I say get the V6 now. It's plenty of power and will be a looker just the same. I got my camaro for my 17th birthday. I say save some money and turbo or super charge the V6. That will bring you to SS power with V6 MPG. Plus V6 = more mod money My brother will also be getting a camaro in September for his 17th birthday. __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

05-15-2012, 12:27 PM	#40
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	SS Crystal Red. period. __________________

05-15-2012, 09:32 AM	#31
Rollar Drives: 2012 Convertible 2SS 45th Anny Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 72 View My Garage	I say try Option 4. Get the V6 now, show your responsible and trade in for the SS next year. Just know that life happens, while the conditions are right for the deal today, they might not be next year.

05-15-2012, 11:03 AM	#36
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	wait 'til you grad and hit him up for a ZL1.

05-15-2012, 11:09 AM	#37
kalimus Drives: '14 Z51 3LT Stingray and '13 Cruze Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US of A Posts: 1,346	I don't care how responsible the driver is. The SS is too much car for an inexperienced driver. Arguably so is the V6. Experience has nothing to do with how mature you act (and I'm sure you can be very mature). Experience is the key, not just responsibility. My honest opinion is not to get either of them. Buy some beater car, drive it for a year, save some money. THEN get the SS. I know that if I were in your position, I would be DYING to have the Camaro. But my parents did the same with me (making me drive a beater car first) before they allowed me to get a sportier car. I will one day do the same should I ever have kids. My first nice car was my senior year in HS. I hated the wait, but it was probably for the best. There is a reason that insuring a car is so much more expensive for new drivers... statistics don't lie. Besides... if you wait for a bit, you might have some spare cash for downpayment. Maybe a couple of cosmetic mods. Maybe a new body style. Or maybe a new one of the current body style that they want to get off the lot because the next gen is released. There is just a lot to think about, and with cars... patience is a virtue.

05-15-2012, 12:24 PM	#38
Rollar Drives: 2012 Convertible 2SS 45th Anny Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 72 View My Garage	Let's not hijack this thread into should a 16yr old have a new car, regardless of HP or camaro or whatever. Each person, family and situation is different, each have different perspective. OP: It comes down to you and if you can deal with what you have to drive between now and next year.