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G.E. · 06-09-2011, 06:45 PM

I've had my Camaro SS (L99) nearly 2 years now. I kinda want to try something new but I'm not sure anything would compare... I was thinking maybe a used (08/09) audi S5. Then I was really liking 06/07 vette, but according to some videos the camaro comes out ahead of the ls2 vettes. So then I was thinking maybe saving a little extra for an 08 ls3 vette. Anyway, I would appreciate any comments or suggestions on what might be a good choice.

Thanks.

Stuntkid727 · 06-09-2011, 06:55 PM

Get the S5 I'll be getting my Camaro ss In august

BATMANs · 06-09-2011, 07:04 PM

And with the extra $$$ u have left over u can toss a TVS on there.

Carzzy · 06-09-2011, 07:09 PM

An '08 C6 Vette would be a good choice! 430 HP in a 3200 lb. car!

JKBUMBLEBEE · 06-09-2011, 07:11 PM

well whats your budget? b/c an Infiniti g37 coupe is a beautiful car

Bo Tie 1 · 06-09-2011, 07:12 PM

Nothing like a Vette! Just my 2 cents.

ffrcobra_65 · 06-09-2011, 07:13 PM

the S5 gets my vote. A co-worker has a 2009 and since we are only minutes from the mountains, we take that baby up and down the twisties and man, not only it sticks but it looks good too.

BATMANs · 06-09-2011, 07:16 PM

The only vette that is worth it is the C6 Z06. I almost sold the NSX for that.

The Kenne Bell for the NSX saved the sale.

cab2g · 06-09-2011, 07:40 PM

The S5 is a nice looking car, but it will feel slower than the Camaro. It looks very luxurious though, so if that's your priority get the S5, otherwise, go for the Vette as it'll be more fun to drive.

bmorecam · 06-09-2011, 07:41 PM

try the beemer.. twin turbo 135 look mighty good! want something really different? how about AWD evolution or a suby? thats 4 season fun and afforadable, Or just go all out and get the new 2012 GTR or the lotus evora if your pocket is deep enough.

8cd03gro · 06-09-2011, 08:00 PM

Why not get the ls2 vette and modify? With the money you save over getting the ls3 you can get a blower or a nice h/c setup and put down waaaay more power than a c6 z06. . .

BigDan · 06-09-2011, 09:51 PM

C6 Vette's are good performers but will look dated next year once the C7 comes out if that sort of thing bothers you.

Have you thought about the new Boss 302?

Wantconvertible · 06-09-2011, 10:14 PM

Vet

WadeWilson · 06-09-2011, 10:32 PM

LS3 Grand Sport Vette out of your choices. Have you thought about a G8 GXP?

06-09-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
G.E. Drives: black on black twenty ten ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 428 View My Garage	Thinking about switching it up (new car) I've had my Camaro SS (L99) nearly 2 years now. I kinda want to try something new but I'm not sure anything would compare... I was thinking maybe a used (08/09) audi S5. Then I was really liking 06/07 vette, but according to some videos the camaro comes out ahead of the ls2 vettes. So then I was thinking maybe saving a little extra for an 08 ls3 vette. Anyway, I would appreciate any comments or suggestions on what might be a good choice. Thanks. __________________ I GOT MINE! Where's yours? :(

06-09-2011, 07:04 PM	#3
BATMANs Drives: GTO & NSX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 197	And with the extra $$$ u have left over u can toss a TVS on there. __________________ 2005 GTO Maggie, Forged engine, CAI, Kooks LTH, Magnaflow, Billet Pro shifter, LS7 clutch, 245/275 18" on Petrol Octane, Addco Sways, Koni Yellows, King Springs, Whiteline bushings, EBC Red, X-drilled/slotted rotors, SS brake lines, 55w HID, PLX gauges 1993 NSX Kenne Bell 2.1, Laminova IC, sway bars, NSX-R chassis bars, and non-compliance toe links, Tien EDFC, STMPO exhaust & brake ducts, RM Racing headers, K&N/Cantrall intake, Enkei RP03 17"18", APR GTC-300

06-09-2011, 07:09 PM	#4
Carzzy Drives: '24 Camaro 2SS Conv. & '21Blazer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 523 View My Garage	An '08 C6 Vette would be a good choice! 430 HP in a 3200 lb. car! __________________ '24 Camaro 2SS 6M Convertible

06-09-2011, 07:11 PM	#5
JKBUMBLEBEE TEAM LLT ! NY5thGEN Drives: 2011 3.6L V6 328HP Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY / PA Posts: 622 View My Garage	well whats your budget? b/c an Infiniti g37 coupe is a beautiful car __________________

06-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#8
BATMANs Drives: GTO & NSX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 197	The only vette that is worth it is the C6 Z06. I almost sold the NSX for that. The Kenne Bell for the NSX saved the sale. __________________ 2005 GTO Maggie, Forged engine, CAI, Kooks LTH, Magnaflow, Billet Pro shifter, LS7 clutch, 245/275 18" on Petrol Octane, Addco Sways, Koni Yellows, King Springs, Whiteline bushings, EBC Red, X-drilled/slotted rotors, SS brake lines, 55w HID, PLX gauges 1993 NSX Kenne Bell 2.1, Laminova IC, sway bars, NSX-R chassis bars, and non-compliance toe links, Tien EDFC, STMPO exhaust & brake ducts, RM Racing headers, K&N/Cantrall intake, Enkei RP03 17"18", APR GTC-300

06-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
Stuntkid727 Drives: 1994 z28 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St.Pete Posts: 12	Get the S5 I'll be getting my Camaro ss In august

06-09-2011, 07:12 PM	#6
Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	Nothing like a Vette! Just my 2 cents.

06-09-2011, 07:13 PM	#7
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	the S5 gets my vote. A co-worker has a 2009 and since we are only minutes from the mountains, we take that baby up and down the twisties and man, not only it sticks but it looks good too.

06-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#9
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	The S5 is a nice looking car, but it will feel slower than the Camaro. It looks very luxurious though, so if that's your priority get the S5, otherwise, go for the Vette as it'll be more fun to drive. __________________

06-09-2011, 07:41 PM	#10
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	try the beemer.. twin turbo 135 look mighty good! want something really different? how about AWD evolution or a suby? thats 4 season fun and afforadable, Or just go all out and get the new 2012 GTR or the lotus evora if your pocket is deep enough.

06-09-2011, 08:00 PM	#11
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Why not get the ls2 vette and modify? With the money you save over getting the ls3 you can get a blower or a nice h/c setup and put down waaaay more power than a c6 z06. . .

06-09-2011, 09:51 PM	#12
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	C6 Vette's are good performers but will look dated next year once the C7 comes out if that sort of thing bothers you. Have you thought about the new Boss 302?

06-09-2011, 10:14 PM	#13
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	Vet

06-09-2011, 10:32 PM	#14
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,154 View My Garage	LS3 Grand Sport Vette out of your choices. Have you thought about a G8 GXP?

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