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70RS/SS396 · 05-09-2017, 04:33 AM

How much better is The gen 6 SS compare to the gen 5 SS camaro?
Is it worth the extra money?

Thank you

Hixson · 05-09-2017, 08:47 AM

A little better performance wise, a little worse when it comes to looks. Cant beat a Gen5 in the looks department unless you go with a gen1.

I think a solid Gen 5 SS with some money for mods would be better than a stock gen 6 - so worth the money is up to you and how badly you want to keep the warranty.

Iroc_Z28 · 05-09-2017, 09:42 AM

The gen 6 ss is a significant performance upgrade over the 5th gen ss.. Less weight, handles better, stops better, faster in a straight line, faster around a track stock vs. stock. The interior of the 6th gen is much improved over gen5 as well. Styling is subjective, so that's up to your personal taste.

In short, Yes, the gen6 is absolutely worth the money

rontammy0 · 05-09-2017, 10:40 AM

Put the 6th gen drivetrain in the 5th gen body style. The 5th gen was a huge hit for reason. The fanfare just isnt there for the 6th gen. But current tech is nice to have.

Liquidity · 05-09-2017, 11:00 AM

Really hard question to answer honestly. I love my 15' Z/28 but the new 6th Gen hyper-blue SS is simply beautiful. And the all new 2016 sleek, well designed interior-cockpit is very nice. I'm waiting on the 2018 ZL1-1LE (Camaro finally gets a real-deal Wing!) before I make any hasty decisions. But I'm keeping my Z forever.

Hixson · 05-09-2017, 11:18 AM

Id keep a z28 forever too - that doesn't seem to be a very difficult decision to make lol

Liquidity · 05-09-2017, 11:21 AM

yea lol

suzbndt · 05-09-2017, 11:39 AM

Been toying with the idea of a new 1le but it didn't drive any better than my 2010. But my car is heavily modified. I prefer the looks of mine hands down. I like the mag ride and headroom on the new car but back seat legroom is pathetic. My car is paid for so it wasn't worth the extra cash to buy it

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SquawkVFR · 05-09-2017, 03:43 PM

Most of these answers are going to be opinion driven. Every generation will have new and better features than the previous generation. How much better is in the eye of the beholder and EXTREMELY subjective.

With all the performance mods available, it simply boils down to which one you think looks better.

GossipSquirrelJelena · 05-09-2017, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

Most of these answers are going to be opinion driven. Every generation will have new and better features than the previous generation. How much better is in the eye of the beholder and EXTREMELY subjective.

With all the performance mods available, it simply boils down to which one you think looks better.

I agree 100%. You can mod any car to make it out handle or out run anything in a straight line. The paper racers get cought up in stock numbers. The real racers just mod their cars to beat the paper racers.

Kylejames83 · 05-09-2017, 07:48 PM

I don't understand how the 6 is 300 pounds light with 30 more horse and cuts nearly a second off 0-60

krisprz2010camaross · 05-09-2017, 07:58 PM

Well interior wise the 6th gen kills the 5th gen lol

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SquawkVFR · 05-09-2017, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylejames83

I don't understand how the 6 is 300 pounds light with 30 more horse and cuts nearly a second off 0-60

Because it's 300 lbs lighter and has 30 more hp.

rontammy0 · 05-09-2017, 08:57 PM

I like alot of different cars. But to me the 6th gen blends in very well with alot of cars on the road. The rear end is just plain. When people see my cat they know its a Camaro.....the 6th gen doesnt get thay respect.

05-09-2017, 04:33 AM	#1
70RS/SS396 Drives: 1970½, 1971 & 2014 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 33	Gen 5 vs gen 6? How much better is The gen 6 SS compare to the gen 5 SS camaro? Is it worth the extra money? Thank you

05-09-2017, 07:58 PM	#12
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Well interior wise the 6th gen kills the 5th gen lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

05-09-2017, 08:47 AM	#2
Hixson Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 623 View My Garage	A little better performance wise, a little worse when it comes to looks. Cant beat a Gen5 in the looks department unless you go with a gen1. I think a solid Gen 5 SS with some money for mods would be better than a stock gen 6 - so worth the money is up to you and how badly you want to keep the warranty.

05-09-2017, 09:42 AM	#3
Iroc_Z28 Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 408	The gen 6 ss is a significant performance upgrade over the 5th gen ss.. Less weight, handles better, stops better, faster in a straight line, faster around a track stock vs. stock. The interior of the 6th gen is much improved over gen5 as well. Styling is subjective, so that's up to your personal taste. In short, Yes, the gen6 is absolutely worth the money

05-09-2017, 10:40 AM	#4
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Put the 6th gen drivetrain in the 5th gen body style. The 5th gen was a huge hit for reason. The fanfare just isnt there for the 6th gen. But current tech is nice to have.

05-09-2017, 11:00 AM	#5
Liquidity Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Camaroland Posts: 307	Really hard question to answer honestly. I love my 15' Z/28 but the new 6th Gen hyper-blue SS is simply beautiful. And the all new 2016 sleek, well designed interior-cockpit is very nice. I'm waiting on the 2018 ZL1-1LE (Camaro finally gets a real-deal Wing!) before I make any hasty decisions. But I'm keeping my Z forever.

05-09-2017, 11:18 AM	#6
Hixson Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 623 View My Garage	Id keep a z28 forever too - that doesn't seem to be a very difficult decision to make lol

05-09-2017, 11:21 AM	#7
Liquidity Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Camaroland Posts: 307	yea lol

05-09-2017, 11:39 AM	#8
suzbndt Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 356	Been toying with the idea of a new 1le but it didn't drive any better than my 2010. But my car is heavily modified. I prefer the looks of mine hands down. I like the mag ride and headroom on the new car but back seat legroom is pathetic. My car is paid for so it wasn't worth the extra cash to buy it Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

05-09-2017, 03:43 PM	#9
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	Most of these answers are going to be opinion driven. Every generation will have new and better features than the previous generation. How much better is in the eye of the beholder and EXTREMELY subjective. With all the performance mods available, it simply boils down to which one you think looks better.

05-09-2017, 07:48 PM	#11
Kylejames83 Drives: 2011 camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wichita kansas Posts: 134	I don't understand how the 6 is 300 pounds light with 30 more horse and cuts nearly a second off 0-60

05-09-2017, 08:57 PM	#14
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I like alot of different cars. But to me the 6th gen blends in very well with alot of cars on the road. The rear end is just plain. When people see my cat they know its a Camaro.....the 6th gen doesnt get thay respect.