Don't give up on the 6th gens just yet - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

J Rod · 05-21-2018, 07:16 AM

Sales are apparently skyrocketing, around here at least. Last summer I would be lucky to see 1 every couple of weeks. Now I'm seeing about 2-3 per day, I'd say only about half of them are SS models and I have yet to see any 1LE's or ZL1's. I'll have to start keeping track but they are quickly catching up to the amount of 5th gens I see on a regular basis. Have you guys noticed this as well?

MesaENGR412 · 05-21-2018, 08:51 AM

I see 5th and 6th gens all the time in and around the Charlotte area. Saw a G6 ZL1 convertible yesterday at lunch. I would say about 60% are V6’s around here, with the remaining 40% divided by the SS and ZL1 models (maybe 5% ZL1’s). Not too many SS’s are 1LE’s. But, If I can track one down; that may be my next car. 5th or 6th gen depending on the price of a used one when the time comes to trade up. Regardless, I see camaros from the last 8 years of production on a daily basis(and many are 6th gens), and I only have an 11 mile commute to work.

-AJH

SSEssence · 05-21-2018, 08:57 AM

Well I've been noticing the prices of used 6th gens coming down, so that might be it too

rontammy0 · 05-21-2018, 09:07 AM

In year 3 now of production as mentioned Im sure its because used ones are becoming more available. Your not going to see the 6th gen all the sudden fly off the lots as new.

WoodBoss · 05-21-2018, 09:17 AM

I have seen quite a few around over the past couple years.

J Rod · 05-21-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

Well I've been noticing the prices of used 6th gens coming down, so that might be it too

That's a good point, they could be used. I saw several '16 1SS's for the same price as my car or even less and I almost went that route. I just couldn't do the cloth interior, that and there seemed to be a lot of complaints on Camaro6 about various issues popping up with them... which is to be expected with a first year model. Still happy with my decision.

SlingShot · 05-21-2018, 09:20 AM

There is about a 50-50 mix of 5th and 6th gens in our County. The majority of them are V'6s and the ZL1 is still a rather rare bird. There are even less SS Sedans...

Moto-Mojo · 05-21-2018, 09:50 AM

Just from listening to my kids and their friends, that generation seems more enamored with the 6th Gen. I some ways the 5th appealed to an older buyer. Though I know some Millennials like ours too.

rontammy0 · 05-21-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Just from listening to my kids and their friends, that generation seems more enamored with the 6th Gen. I some ways the 5th appealed to an older buyer. Though I know some Millennials like ours too.

How old are your kids. When I go to cruise nights I get kids as young as 7 or 8 looking at the car. I also notice alot of dads with teenage sons spending alot of time checking it out. Most people dont evem know there is a 6th gen let alone deciding between the two. GM really doesnt do a good job promoting the Camaro.

Cheap Guy · 05-21-2018, 01:02 PM

While I love my 5th Gen, the only reason why I don't have a 6th gen is the obvious reason: Money

From what I've heard and read, the ATS-based chassis is a much better platform than the Holden-based 5th gen. I prefer the looks of the 5th gen better but I think the new platform is well worth the trade off. Also, the interior of the 6th wins easily over the 5th.

BMR Sales · 05-21-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MesaENGR412

I see 5th and 6th gens all the time in and around the Charlotte area. Saw a G6 ZL1 convertible yesterday at lunch. I would say about 60% are V6’s around here, with the remaining 40% divided by the SS and ZL1 models (maybe 5% ZL1’s). Not too many SS’s are 1LE’s. But, If I can track one down; that may be my next car.

-AJH

The Gen 6 has a Twin Turbo 4 Cylinder Option that is hotter than a V6 - you can get the 1LE Option on a TT 4 Cylinder

JLSuperfly · 05-21-2018, 01:11 PM

Plenty of 6th gens in the SF Bay Area.

Venomcustom · 05-21-2018, 01:14 PM

Moved from Chicagoland to Nashville. Chicagoland of course has tons of fifth and sixth gens. Hell even my brother has a 17 ZL1. Obviously not as much around Nashville. They love their trucks much more. Lol
I did have my 1le parked at the end of the driveway and tbe president of the music city Camaro club drove by and we got to talking. I really need to join, I've just so damn busy the last few weeks

pnwdan · 05-21-2018, 02:07 PM

For me, the entire reason I got a Camaro was the V8 and nostalgic feel. For the nostalgia the 5th Gen is better. I can see how GM has started evolving the next gens to appeal to the up and coming drivers. 4 cylinder twin turbo is just too far though ha ha. Keep that stuff for the light weight imports.

05-21-2018, 07:16 AM	#1
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	Don't give up on the 6th gens just yet Sales are apparently skyrocketing, around here at least. Last summer I would be lucky to see 1 every couple of weeks. Now I'm seeing about 2-3 per day, I'd say only about half of them are SS models and I have yet to see any 1LE's or ZL1's. I'll have to start keeping track but they are quickly catching up to the amount of 5th gens I see on a regular basis. Have you guys noticed this as well? __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

05-21-2018, 08:57 AM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,801 View My Garage	Well I've been noticing the prices of used 6th gens coming down, so that might be it too __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-21-2018, 09:20 AM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	There is about a 50-50 mix of 5th and 6th gens in our County. The majority of them are V'6s and the ZL1 is still a rather rare bird. There are even less SS Sedans... __________________

05-21-2018, 09:50 AM	#8
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,972	Just from listening to my kids and their friends, that generation seems more enamored with the 6th Gen. I some ways the 5th appealed to an older buyer. Though I know some Millennials like ours too. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

05-21-2018, 01:02 PM	#10
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	While I love my 5th Gen, the only reason why I don't have a 6th gen is the obvious reason: Money From what I've heard and read, the ATS-based chassis is a much better platform than the Holden-based 5th gen. I prefer the looks of the 5th gen better but I think the new platform is well worth the trade off. Also, the interior of the 6th wins easily over the 5th. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

05-21-2018, 08:51 AM	#2
MesaENGR412 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 35 View My Garage	I see 5th and 6th gens all the time in and around the Charlotte area. Saw a G6 ZL1 convertible yesterday at lunch. I would say about 60% are V6’s around here, with the remaining 40% divided by the SS and ZL1 models (maybe 5% ZL1’s). Not too many SS’s are 1LE’s. But, If I can track one down; that may be my next car. 5th or 6th gen depending on the price of a used one when the time comes to trade up. Regardless, I see camaros from the last 8 years of production on a daily basis(and many are 6th gens), and I only have an 11 mile commute to work. -AJH

05-21-2018, 09:07 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	In year 3 now of production as mentioned Im sure its because used ones are becoming more available. Your not going to see the 6th gen all the sudden fly off the lots as new.

05-21-2018, 09:17 AM	#5
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	I have seen quite a few around over the past couple years.

05-21-2018, 01:11 PM	#12
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	Plenty of 6th gens in the SF Bay Area.

05-21-2018, 01:14 PM	#13
Venomcustom Hard to want. Drives: 2020 red hot 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 527	Moved from Chicagoland to Nashville. Chicagoland of course has tons of fifth and sixth gens. Hell even my brother has a 17 ZL1. Obviously not as much around Nashville. They love their trucks much more. Lol I did have my 1le parked at the end of the driveway and tbe president of the music city Camaro club drove by and we got to talking. I really need to join, I've just so damn busy the last few weeks

05-21-2018, 02:07 PM	#14
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	For me, the entire reason I got a Camaro was the V8 and nostalgic feel. For the nostalgia the 5th Gen is better. I can see how GM has started evolving the next gens to appeal to the up and coming drivers. 4 cylinder twin turbo is just too far though ha ha. Keep that stuff for the light weight imports. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6