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mcdoogle6969 · 02-12-2013, 07:37 AM

A White Diamond CTS-V,

Long story to this one, for anyone who's been following my build thread knows I have big mods coming this year and the Camaro would be quite the beast, but I'm also on the verge of selling it.

Since day 1 of my Kenne Bell installation I was having transmission problems, and KB was giving me and my tuner the run around, and that's been back in 2011. It would bang rev limiter, shut down as I'm getting off the highway, ect... Now the issue was with the kit (4.5 intake tube and A6 Camaro don't go well) and by the time we knew about Ted from Jannetty's fix about it, the damage has already been done.

So after the long two summers of having a half working car and trying to tweak around the issues, I became seriously frustrated with it. The transmission is toast, 2nd gear would hold on the dyno which is why we hoped it was still okay, but on the street was a different story. My tuner is going to be building my trans out of his pocket, plus selling me parts at his cost (another story for another time maybe). I think it's awesome that my tuner will do that, but on the other hand I almost lost amusement for my car. After going through such a headache with it, it's just not fun for me anymore.

So I've been contemplating selling the car and the parts I recently bought for it (I'd be happy to get about 37k for the car) and get myself a used White Diamond CTS-V Sedan, keep it stock or just add exhaust, and get rid of this whole headache I've been having. On the other side though, it would be seriously hard to get rid of the Camaro since I put so much time, effort, money, and my style into this car to make it my own. Decisions, Decisions...

Any advice my fellow C5er's?

Hannibal · 02-12-2013, 07:41 AM

Selling a failed project car can be quite a task. I've done that once before and it was just as frustrating as the failed build.

Have you considered putting the car back together and then selling it? You may be able to move the sale along more smoothly.

mcdoogle6969 · 02-12-2013, 07:44 AM

Yes if i decide to sell it the trans is being rebuilt either way with JRE's intake and a retune.

JM20 · 02-12-2013, 09:30 AM

I went through a simular situation with modding my old C5 vette...It was one thing after the other...mega wasted money...and by the time I got it at 90% right...it just was not enjoyable anymore. So I got lucky and sold it to buy a SS Camaro and promised the wife I wouldnt crack open the engine. Just added an axle back and called it a day. No headaches now and am much happier. I would take the loss and move on. Good luck either way!

Fiveg56 · 02-12-2013, 09:44 AM

The CTS-V is a classy ride...

babytiger · 02-12-2013, 09:46 AM

Why not? Sounds like you would be happier, which would make everyone around you happier

qkslvr · 02-12-2013, 11:14 AM

LOL I traded in my CTS-V (07) for my SS.. I regret it on somedays but I am happy, for now..I will have another V someday.

awfarley · 02-12-2013, 11:21 AM

If you were getting the Coupe maybe. If I was trading for one it would have to be the coupe.

myold88 · 02-12-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiveg56

The CTS-V is a classy ride...

Ya but to me IMO if it's not a new Camaro it's just transportation.
Why not buy another new Camaro and pretty much leave it be- GM did such a good
job designing this car, hardly a bit of trouble after 3 1/2 years with mine.

Galaxy_Stranger · 02-12-2013, 11:44 AM

Just do an engine swap and put an LSA in your camaro.

SSDan · 02-12-2013, 11:56 AM

A sedan for a fun car just doesn't cut it for me regardless of how high performance it is but if I was to have a hi-po sedan the CTS-V is hard to beat.
Just wondering - is it the Camaro thats bugging you or the KB supercharger? From what you shared I read that the KB is what has caused your problems and that lead to the turn-off. Seems a shame to blame it on the car.

Fiveg56 · 02-12-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

Ya but to me IMO if it's not a new Camaro it's just transportation.
Why not buy another new Camaro and pretty much leave it be- GM did such a good
job designing this car, hardly a bit of trouble after 3 1/2 years with mine.

The Camaro can be difficult to live with as a daily driver....horrible visibility, huge, hard to park, giant doors, hard to get in and out of.

The CTS-V is absolutely not "just transportation".

steveo9043 · 02-12-2013, 12:02 PM

CTS-V is a great car. One of the only few cars I would get rid of the camaro for. I would personally go for the wagon tho.

End of the day, do what makes you happy. I am assuming the camaro is not your daily driver?

mcdoogle6969 · 02-12-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

Ya but to me IMO if it's not a new Camaro it's just transportation.
Why not buy another new Camaro and pretty much leave it be- GM did such a good
job designing this car, hardly a bit of trouble after 3 1/2 years with mine.

Because I find the Camaro BORING stock, yes I said that, and don't say "ZL1" because I would never buy one, never was impressed with it, just a fatter version of what I already have. If I wanted to stick with Chevy I'd get a Z06.

Besides, I love Caddys, always have.

02-12-2013, 07:37 AM	#1
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Thinking about selling the Camaro for... A White Diamond CTS-V, Long story to this one, for anyone who's been following my build thread knows I have big mods coming this year and the Camaro would be quite the beast, but I'm also on the verge of selling it. Since day 1 of my Kenne Bell installation I was having transmission problems, and KB was giving me and my tuner the run around, and that's been back in 2011. It would bang rev limiter, shut down as I'm getting off the highway, ect... Now the issue was with the kit (4.5 intake tube and A6 Camaro don't go well) and by the time we knew about Ted from Jannetty's fix about it, the damage has already been done. So after the long two summers of having a half working car and trying to tweak around the issues, I became seriously frustrated with it. The transmission is toast, 2nd gear would hold on the dyno which is why we hoped it was still okay, but on the street was a different story. My tuner is going to be building my trans out of his pocket, plus selling me parts at his cost (another story for another time maybe). I think it's awesome that my tuner will do that, but on the other hand I almost lost amusement for my car. After going through such a headache with it, it's just not fun for me anymore. So I've been contemplating selling the car and the parts I recently bought for it (I'd be happy to get about 37k for the car) and get myself a used White Diamond CTS-V Sedan, keep it stock or just add exhaust, and get rid of this whole headache I've been having. On the other side though, it would be seriously hard to get rid of the Camaro since I put so much time, effort, money, and my style into this car to make it my own. Decisions, Decisions... Any advice my fellow C5er's? __________________ BUILD THREAD

02-12-2013, 07:44 AM	#3
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Yes if i decide to sell it the trans is being rebuilt either way with JRE's intake and a retune. __________________ BUILD THREAD

02-12-2013, 11:14 AM	#7
qkslvr Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS M6 NON RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 669 View My Garage	LOL I traded in my CTS-V (07) for my SS.. I regret it on somedays but I am happy, for now..I will have another V someday. __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue 1SS KWC 3pc forged, Seibon hood, ZL front end, MGW, ARH full exhaust w/ Doug Thorley axle back, BTR4, Roto-fab, LSXR 102, NW 102, 3.91s 2018 GMC Sierra (Stone Blue metallic) 2016 Streetglide (Crushed Ice Pearl) 2018 Indian Scout (Bronze Smoke)

02-12-2013, 11:56 AM	#11
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	A sedan for a fun car just doesn't cut it for me regardless of how high performance it is but if I was to have a hi-po sedan the CTS-V is hard to beat. Just wondering - is it the Camaro thats bugging you or the KB supercharger? From what you shared I read that the KB is what has caused your problems and that lead to the turn-off. Seems a shame to blame it on the car. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

02-12-2013, 07:41 AM	#2
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Selling a failed project car can be quite a task. I've done that once before and it was just as frustrating as the failed build. Have you considered putting the car back together and then selling it? You may be able to move the sale along more smoothly.

02-12-2013, 09:30 AM	#4
JM20 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IOM Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 178	I went through a simular situation with modding my old C5 vette...It was one thing after the other...mega wasted money...and by the time I got it at 90% right...it just was not enjoyable anymore. So I got lucky and sold it to buy a SS Camaro and promised the wife I wouldnt crack open the engine. Just added an axle back and called it a day. No headaches now and am much happier. I would take the loss and move on. Good luck either way!

02-12-2013, 09:44 AM	#5
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	The CTS-V is a classy ride...

02-12-2013, 09:46 AM	#6
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Why not? Sounds like you would be happier, which would make everyone around you happier

02-12-2013, 11:21 AM	#8
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	If you were getting the Coupe maybe. If I was trading for one it would have to be the coupe.

02-12-2013, 11:44 AM	#10
Galaxy_Stranger Drives: Black 2013 2SS LS3 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 256	Just do an engine swap and put an LSA in your camaro.

02-12-2013, 12:02 PM	#13
steveo9043 Drives: 2012 45th AE 2SS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,125	CTS-V is a great car. One of the only few cars I would get rid of the camaro for. I would personally go for the wagon tho. End of the day, do what makes you happy. I am assuming the camaro is not your daily driver?