2010 or 2011 / 2LT or 2SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

eaglengraver · 06-23-2010, 12:31 PM

I am excited to purchase a new Camaro as my lease is up on my H3 in July. Having driven a 1978 Camaro through high school I am glad to return to my roots!

I have been perusing the forums for a few weeks as I have all financing in order and am ready to take the plunge. I am looking at the following:

CGM
RS Package
Automatic Trans
Cargo Mat

I have been quoted actual dealer invoice (2010 2SS - 36200.00) and (2010 2LT - 29,710.00). One dealer has a 2011 coming in in two weeks quoted at 36,422.00 without cargo mat).

Two questions:

1. Wait for the 2011 or go with 2010? Not sure I will like HUD? Are these good prices for 2010 models?

2. Go V6 or V8? It will be my DD to work (15 freeway miles each way). I am not a racer but do want a good resale value. Do I save money on fuel and get better gas mileage or do I get a car that will do 0-60 in 4 seconds.

Any help here? I appreciate any feedback!

gameovergt · 06-23-2010, 01:47 PM

Get the SS. Wish I had

2010 SSRS · 06-23-2010, 01:49 PM

2SS is the way to go

2010 2-Tone · 06-23-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameovergt

Get the SS. Wish I had

If you get too sad just look at your avitar!!! DAMN that looks good!

67 Convertible · 06-23-2010, 02:06 PM

You need to get what YOU want, not what the other forum members "think" YOU want. I can say that I bought a 2LT and absolutely love this car with no regrets. It's a DD with over 14,000 miles. The car flies and I'm averaging 22-23 mpg. I could have afforded the SS, but just didn't think over 400hp for a DD was necessary for me. Good luck with your decision and welcome to the site.

eaglengraver · 06-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks. That is what I am debating. I almost always try to buy the best if I can afford it, but I am wondering if the 2SS is overkill for what I am using it for. Don;t want to regret it later or if I go to sell, want to be able to find a buyer.

agkelly73 · 06-23-2010, 05:06 PM

Think of it like this, either way it's a Camaro.

When I read that the base engine for the Camaro put out over 300hp I was amazed. When looking at mine, I considered the V6 to save money but being that I could afford the SS and this was a car I've been dreaming about I went all out. Bottom line though, either way IMO, you can't go wrong.

Brownhornitt · 06-23-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

You need to get what YOU want, not what the other forum members "think" YOU want. I can say that I bought a 2LT and absolutely love this car with no regrets. It's a DD with over 14,000 miles. The car flies and I'm averaging 22-23 mpg. I could have afforded the SS, but just didn't think over 400hp for a DD was necessary for me. Good luck with your decision and welcome to the site.

I love the V6. But I love it. I, being the key word. Have you test driven both?

As for resale, someone will buy the V6.

eaglengraver · 06-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Yes, I've driven both a few times. I must admit, I smiled each time I drove the SS. Just weighing gas mileage, Premium vs Regular gas, etc.

Inferno Man · 06-23-2010, 11:12 PM

2SS!!! IOM!!!

06-23-2010, 12:31 PM	#1
eaglengraver Drives: 2011 2SS CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 17	2010 or 2011 / 2LT or 2SS I am excited to purchase a new Camaro as my lease is up on my H3 in July. Having driven a 1978 Camaro through high school I am glad to return to my roots! I have been perusing the forums for a few weeks as I have all financing in order and am ready to take the plunge. I am looking at the following: CGM RS Package Automatic Trans Cargo Mat I have been quoted actual dealer invoice (2010 2SS - 36200.00) and (2010 2LT - 29,710.00). One dealer has a 2011 coming in in two weeks quoted at 36,422.00 without cargo mat). Two questions: 1. Wait for the 2011 or go with 2010? Not sure I will like HUD? Are these good prices for 2010 models? 2. Go V6 or V8? It will be my DD to work (15 freeway miles each way). I am not a racer but do want a good resale value. Do I save money on fuel and get better gas mileage or do I get a car that will do 0-60 in 4 seconds. Any help here? I appreciate any feedback!

06-23-2010, 01:47 PM	#2
gameovergt G@M30v3RgT Drives: 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 DIB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 213	Get the SS. Wish I had __________________ 2016 Ford Mustang Base 5.0 GT DIBM/Black Accent Package(AUTO) (STOCK).

06-23-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	2SS is the way to go __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-23-2010, 02:06 PM	#5
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	You need to get what YOU want, not what the other forum members "think" YOU want. I can say that I bought a 2LT and absolutely love this car with no regrets. It's a DD with over 14,000 miles. The car flies and I'm averaging 22-23 mpg. I could have afforded the SS, but just didn't think over 400hp for a DD was necessary for me. Good luck with your decision and welcome to the site. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

06-23-2010, 11:12 PM	#10
Inferno Man Drives: IOM 2SS/RS 2010 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Blue Crab Heaven Posts: 926	2SS!!! IOM!!! __________________ Inferno Orange 2SS/RS 2000 4/21/2010 3000 4/28/2010 TPW 5/10/2010 3300 5/5/2010 3400 5/10/2010 3800 5/11/2010 HOME 5/28/2010!!!!!

06-23-2010, 02:34 PM	#6
eaglengraver Drives: 2011 2SS CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 17	Thanks. That is what I am debating. I almost always try to buy the best if I can afford it, but I am wondering if the 2SS is overkill for what I am using it for. Don;t want to regret it later or if I go to sell, want to be able to find a buyer.

06-23-2010, 05:06 PM	#7
agkelly73 Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 419	Think of it like this, either way it's a Camaro. When I read that the base engine for the Camaro put out over 300hp I was amazed. When looking at mine, I considered the V6 to save money but being that I could afford the SS and this was a car I've been dreaming about I went all out. Bottom line though, either way IMO, you can't go wrong.

06-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#9
eaglengraver Drives: 2011 2SS CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 17	Yes, I've driven both a few times. I must admit, I smiled each time I drove the SS. Just weighing gas mileage, Premium vs Regular gas, etc.

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