Hello Camaro5! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

EastFootball28 · 03-06-2013, 11:31 AM

Hey guys! My name is Kurt. I am 16 and from Ohio. I am from the Dayton area. I have saved up to buy a car and I've been drooling over the Camaro. I only want the automatic V6. I need your input on whether I should purchase this vehicle or not. I also get straight A's so I could get an insurance discount. If there is anything you could tell me to help me out, that would be great!
Thanks,
Kurt

MackMan · 03-06-2013, 11:36 AM

If you've got the money, then I would say do it! Find the car you absolutely are in love with though. Don't settle or you'll regret it. If you look at them and decide you want an RS, save some more money and get the RS. Waiting isn't always a bad thing, don't jump on a deal just because it sounds good. Review all options, and good luck man!

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2013, 11:36 AM

i say, if you can pay for it, go for it.

edit: would definitely get the RS package.

dkp2LT · 03-06-2013, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Don't know if you're looking at new or used, but the '10 V6 models are becoming more attractive price wise. Personally I would recommend at least a 1LT/RS but it depends on what type of mods you want to start with.

Again - welcome to the club and enjoy your time researching. Some of it can become overwhelming at times but that's part of the enjoyment.

Edit: Make sure you have enough $ to get a second set of wheels/tires for winter.

DuhKoDuh · 03-06-2013, 11:37 AM

my advice, buy a used stick v6.. cant go wrong with a stick

Good LUCK!

Dznts · 03-06-2013, 11:38 AM

if you can afford it, and it is what you want... then buy it

Frid · 03-06-2013, 11:38 AM

Welcome Kurt!

EastFootball28 · 03-06-2013, 11:48 AM

I forgot to add, we also have an '86 Dodge pickup I could drive when it is really snowy. Thanks guys^^

caverman · 03-06-2013, 11:50 AM

Absolutely.....as long as payments/insurance works out for you. My first car at 16 was my '69 convertible that I still have (28 yrs ownership).

Personally I would say get a manual trans. They are alot more fun.

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2013, 11:50 AM

if you have any more specific questions about the v6, don't be afraid to ask!

EastFootball28 · 03-06-2013, 11:54 AM

Manual vs Automatic? Which is better? Also does anyone know approximately what insurance would be?

mcbeth15 · 03-06-2013, 11:54 AM

Listen to your heart and buy what you want, if you don' t you'll always be sorry you didn't. Just remember even the V 6 has a lot of power and may require more experience than someone your age has. I don't mean to doubt your skill as a driver but even I was surprised by this car's power and I've been driving for over 40 years. Any way welcome to the family!

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastFootball28

Manual vs Automatic? Which is better? Also does anyone know approximately what insurance would be?

if you know how to drive a manual, and aren't stuck in stop and go traffic on a daily basis, get the manual.

insurance will depend a lot on where you live. you can get free quotes from anywhere.

midnighter · 03-06-2013, 11:58 AM

With straight A's you owe it to yourself to buy the SS.

03-06-2013, 11:31 AM	#1
EastFootball28 Drives: None yet Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Hello Camaro5! Hey guys! My name is Kurt. I am 16 and from Ohio. I am from the Dayton area. I have saved up to buy a car and I've been drooling over the Camaro. I only want the automatic V6. I need your input on whether I should purchase this vehicle or not. I also get straight A's so I could get an insurance discount. If there is anything you could tell me to help me out, that would be great! Thanks, Kurt

03-06-2013, 11:36 AM	#2
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,203 View My Garage	If you've got the money, then I would say do it! Find the car you absolutely are in love with though. Don't settle or you'll regret it. If you look at them and decide you want an RS, save some more money and get the RS. Waiting isn't always a bad thing, don't jump on a deal just because it sounds good. Review all options, and good luck man! __________________ MACKMAN // 1LE_ORNGE

03-06-2013, 11:36 AM	#3
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,223	i say, if you can pay for it, go for it. edit: would definitely get the RS package. __________________

03-06-2013, 11:37 AM	#5
DuhKoDuh Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Black) L99 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pilot Point, Texas Posts: 2,185	my advice, buy a used stick v6.. cant go wrong with a stick Good LUCK! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @C7Corvettes

03-06-2013, 11:38 AM	#6
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	if you can afford it, and it is what you want... then buy it __________________

03-06-2013, 11:37 AM	#4
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Welcome to the forum. Don't know if you're looking at new or used, but the '10 V6 models are becoming more attractive price wise. Personally I would recommend at least a 1LT/RS but it depends on what type of mods you want to start with. Again - welcome to the club and enjoy your time researching. Some of it can become overwhelming at times but that's part of the enjoyment. Edit: Make sure you have enough $ to get a second set of wheels/tires for winter.

03-06-2013, 11:38 AM	#7
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Welcome Kurt! __________________

03-06-2013, 11:48 AM	#8
EastFootball28 Drives: None yet Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	I forgot to add, we also have an '86 Dodge pickup I could drive when it is really snowy. Thanks guys^^

03-06-2013, 11:50 AM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Absolutely.....as long as payments/insurance works out for you. My first car at 16 was my '69 convertible that I still have (28 yrs ownership). Personally I would say get a manual trans. They are alot more fun. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-06-2013, 11:54 AM	#11
EastFootball28 Drives: None yet Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Manual vs Automatic? Which is better? Also does anyone know approximately what insurance would be?

03-06-2013, 11:54 AM	#12
mcbeth15 Drives: '11 RS 2LT IBM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 673	Listen to your heart and buy what you want, if you don' t you'll always be sorry you didn't. Just remember even the V 6 has a lot of power and may require more experience than someone your age has. I don't mean to doubt your skill as a driver but even I was surprised by this car's power and I've been driving for over 40 years. Any way welcome to the family!

03-06-2013, 11:58 AM	#14
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	With straight A's you owe it to yourself to buy the SS.