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808Camaro · 04-12-2011, 08:33 PM

Hi there I have the oportunity to trade in my 2010 2SS/RS Coupe CGM for a 2011 2SS/RS convertible CGM. Should I do it????? They'll give me about $33K for a trade-in

What are you guys paying for the convertibles. Over here they are asking
$47K!!!!

what to do what to do?????

Without Remorse · 04-12-2011, 08:41 PM

I think you have already made up your mind....and the answers you get here will probably reinforce it. DO IT!

It is all the fun of the coupe, PLUS top-down driving and an increased WOW factor.....all for a minimal fee of $14k. Enjoy your vert!

oldfriend · 04-12-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Without Remorse

I think you have already made up your mind....and the answers you get here will probably reinforce it. DO IT!

It is all the fun of the coupe, PLUS top-down driving and an increased WOW factor.....all for a minimal fee of $14k. Enjoy your vert!

YEP , then by late fall you can always go for the ZL1, what a plan !!

Lightrider · 04-12-2011, 08:57 PM

Where you live, I don't think I'd ever NOT have a convertible. Go for it!

My sticker was $42k here in PA and the dealer honored GM Supplier discount. Good luck with you new vert!

babaron · 04-12-2011, 09:06 PM

If you have plenty of cash, go for it; you can't take it with you. If not, I'd wait another year or so to see what Chevy has up it's sleeve for future convertible models, like maybe the ZL-1. In the meantime, enjoy your 2010 model. JMO.

ctinatx · 04-12-2011, 09:06 PM

I traded my 2LT/RS for my 2SS/RS convertible and could not be any happier. If you have the means I would recommend doing it !

Link to a pic of both of them.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=577

OrangeVert · 04-12-2011, 09:48 PM

Well 808Camaro, imho it's all what you are into. My view is I'd rather spend the $$$ and enjoy it than let the nursing home get it all - as I've seen with so many retired neighbors who have since passed on.

Except for one lady, Grace W., who drove a '69 dark green Camaro hardtop she must have bought new. It had a 250 6-cyl. with 2-speed powerglide automatic, she let me tune it up for her when I was in high school in '78. Man that car wound up 1st to 2nd! Not real fast, but a sweet car still!

That being said, I'd never pay over sticker. Check with someone in the forum like BeckyD if you need a second opinion, I did and that's how I'm buying OrangeVert. It once and for all cut out the usual "car buying

dance" that I was about to get into, and I got an excellent price as well, not to mention one of the sweetest and hottest rides ever to be made by GM! Imho, if it's what you want then I would go for it! Heck, I did and believe me I'm a #1 cheapskate - just ask my wife. But I couldn't resist its beauty and ZZZooooMMM!!! Good luck with your decision.

BeckyD is the greatest, and really knows her stuff!!!

Wantconvertible · 04-12-2011, 09:58 PM

yes for the trade
no for that price
Pa paid 42k
Get the vert but get a better price

ctinatx · 04-12-2011, 10:03 PM

What options are on the vert? 42-43 would be a loaded vert minus the 21 inch wheels and gfx.

808Camaro · 04-12-2011, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the inputs guys....I still have my 69 SS coupe as well that I can enjoy...hopefully I can get a better price, but being that the inventory here in Hawaii is pretty tight I don't have much say if I really want it I've got to pay $$$$$

nukemustang · 04-13-2011, 12:27 AM

I bought the first convertible that I know of on the island. I picked up a silver SS from Servco FOR STICKER PRICE. The have an IOM SS coming but I think it is sold already. Best bet would be to talk to them and see when they are getting another one and maybe sell yours outright on CL or the autotrade sonce they are still relativly rare here. Pm me if you have any questions.

I did not appreciate the "Aloha" I felt at Cutter one bit.

Augie1978 · 04-13-2011, 06:48 AM

I traded my 2010 1SSRS coupe for my vert and am glad that I did. I also changed from an automatic to a manual and love the stick.

pincoin · 04-13-2011, 08:13 AM

Get the conv if you can afford it, dont pay over sticker for it though. You wont regret it!!

Bodih · 04-13-2011, 08:51 AM

Picture this;

Driving along the island coast, top down, the rumble of 426 horses. Slicing the curves and getting the stares of all the sad mustang drivers...

...did you buy it yet?

As much as I love the coupe, it's too closed in to be driving through that scenery.

04-12-2011, 09:06 PM	#6
ctinatx Drives: 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 1,026 View My Garage	I traded my 2LT/RS for my 2SS/RS convertible and could not be any happier. If you have the means I would recommend doing it ! Link to a pic of both of them. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=577 __________________ 2014 Phantom Black Metallic SS Sedan Sold - 2011 2SS/RS Convertible IBM/gray interior/black top/silver rally/L99/polished wheels - ordered 11/18/2010 - Built 02/09/2011- Delivered 4/2/2011

04-12-2011, 09:48 PM	#7
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	Well 808Camaro, imho it's all what you are into. My view is I'd rather spend the $$$ and enjoy it than let the nursing home get it all - as I've seen with so many retired neighbors who have since passed on. Except for one lady, Grace W., who drove a '69 dark green Camaro hardtop she must have bought new. It had a 250 6-cyl. with 2-speed powerglide automatic, she let me tune it up for her when I was in high school in '78. Man that car wound up 1st to 2nd! Not real fast, but a sweet car still! That being said, I'd never pay over sticker. Check with someone in the forum like BeckyD if you need a second opinion, I did and that's how I'm buying OrangeVert. It once and for all cut out the usual "car buying dance" that I was about to get into, and I got an excellent price as well, not to mention one of the sweetest and hottest rides ever to be made by GM! Imho, if it's what you want then I would go for it! Heck, I did and believe me I'm a #1 cheapskate - just ask my wife. But I couldn't resist its beauty and ZZZooooMMM!!! Good luck with your decision. BeckyD is the greatest, and really knows her stuff!!! __________________

04-12-2011, 10:03 PM	#9
ctinatx Drives: 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 1,026 View My Garage	What options are on the vert? 42-43 would be a loaded vert minus the 21 inch wheels and gfx. __________________ 2014 Phantom Black Metallic SS Sedan Sold - 2011 2SS/RS Convertible IBM/gray interior/black top/silver rally/L99/polished wheels - ordered 11/18/2010 - Built 02/09/2011- Delivered 4/2/2011

04-13-2011, 12:27 AM	#11
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	KEEP LOOKING and be patient I bought the first convertible that I know of on the island. I picked up a silver SS from Servco FOR STICKER PRICE. The have an IOM SS coming but I think it is sold already. Best bet would be to talk to them and see when they are getting another one and maybe sell yours outright on CL or the autotrade sonce they are still relativly rare here. Pm me if you have any questions. I did not appreciate the "Aloha" I felt at Cutter one bit.

04-13-2011, 06:48 AM	#12
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	I traded my 2010 1SSRS coupe for my vert and am glad that I did. I also changed from an automatic to a manual and love the stick. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

04-12-2011, 08:33 PM	#1
808Camaro Drives: 1969 SS Coupe 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 114 View My Garage	What to do keep my coupe or trade for convertible Hi there I have the oportunity to trade in my 2010 2SS/RS Coupe CGM for a 2011 2SS/RS convertible CGM. Should I do it????? They'll give me about $33K for a trade-in What are you guys paying for the convertibles. Over here they are asking $47K!!!! what to do what to do?????

04-12-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
Without Remorse Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 375	I think you have already made up your mind....and the answers you get here will probably reinforce it. DO IT! It is all the fun of the coupe, PLUS top-down driving and an increased WOW factor.....all for a minimal fee of $14k. Enjoy your vert!

04-12-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	Where you live, I don't think I'd ever NOT have a convertible. Go for it! My sticker was $42k here in PA and the dealer honored GM Supplier discount. Good luck with you new vert!

04-12-2011, 09:06 PM	#5
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	If you have plenty of cash, go for it; you can't take it with you. If not, I'd wait another year or so to see what Chevy has up it's sleeve for future convertible models, like maybe the ZL-1. In the meantime, enjoy your 2010 model. JMO.

04-12-2011, 09:58 PM	#8
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	yes for the trade no for that price Pa paid 42k Get the vert but get a better price

04-12-2011, 10:56 PM	#10
808Camaro Drives: 1969 SS Coupe 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 114 View My Garage	Thanks for the inputs guys....I still have my 69 SS coupe as well that I can enjoy...hopefully I can get a better price, but being that the inventory here in Hawaii is pretty tight I don't have much say if I really want it I've got to pay $$$$$

04-13-2011, 08:13 AM	#13
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Get the conv if you can afford it, dont pay over sticker for it though. You wont regret it!! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

04-13-2011, 08:51 AM	#14
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Picture this; Driving along the island coast, top down, the rumble of 426 horses. Slicing the curves and getting the stares of all the sad mustang drivers... ...did you buy it yet? As much as I love the coupe, it's too closed in to be driving through that scenery. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

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