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naSSty1 · 12-26-2012, 05:10 PM

Ever since I went window shopping for a ZL1 a couple months ago I have been having some major dilemmas. I love my SS and thought that I wanted an upgrade so I went looking at a ZL1. After much deliberation, I just stepped back and decided to keep my SS and just add some fun parts. Reason being; I figured if I was going to spend that much money on a camaro why don't I just buy a corvette. Well, that is all I have been looking at lately. Really have my eyes on a 09 Z06. Any of you find yourselves having these issues now or in the past. I know there are some Vette owners in here so I was just curious what made them decide. Are they that fun to drive? Ive never had the pleasure.

I probably should have posted this in the Off-Topic Discussion area.

bshown · 12-26-2012, 05:20 PM

I went from a 2011 SS to a 2012 base Corvette coupe. My gas mileage went up, my fun level went up, and the roof comes off. Not to mention for me its more practical than the Camaro. My golf bag actually fits in the hatch vs the Camaro trunk opening. If you can do some researching, there are some great deals to be had on left over 2012 across the board from Coupe to Grandsport to Z06. The 2014 Corvette is going to be much different and will be unveiled 1-13-13 so you could wait for that also. But IMO with the rebates on 2012's the way they are you cannot go wrong. The C6 is a great car IMO. Especially 2012 up.

LimaCharlie · 12-26-2012, 05:22 PM

I say keep your SS and build it to beat Z06's (handling and acceleration). Personally, I get attached to my vehicles and can't keep replacing cars every ~2 years like some people do. It would be cooler to say you built your car anyways.

pyr0b0y · 12-26-2012, 05:24 PM

If space isn't an issue, I would opt for a Z06. This was another vehicle I was considering instead of the Camaro....when I was looking at 4-seater cars. You can't go wrong with a Vette. Now that I only have 2 seats, I wish I had gotten a Z06, although it's a pretty cool feeling when I pass Z06s and ZR1s!

ChrisBlair · 12-26-2012, 05:46 PM

Here's a thing to consider, in short story format

For many years- over twenty, a classic muscle car was my daily driver. Huge mill, big tube header exhaust, big fat tires and everything

I bought a new car. A sportscar. It was awesome fun. Had the power to weight of my 1SS, with a 2.0L engine that had good tech. RWD, two seats, small, good mileage, over 30 on the highway. Lots of fun. It was called the 'grin machine' before 5th Gens were out. Sometimes I used to giggle driving it.

But deep down, I am a muscle car guy. You know what? I felt like a douche listening to Hendrix or Zep in my sportscar

I traded that in and bought my Camaro partly out of need. But you know something, even though I do not drive a car with no roof anymore, and it gets worse mileage, and it doesn't have as high a specific output as 145 bhp per liter, and my 1SS is actually not as much fun to just get in and drive as my sportscar was, I prefer on the whole driving my muslce car. I am at ease in it. I just prefer it overall

The muscle car is "me". The sportscar didn't miss the mark by much, but it wasn't 'me'

ChrisBlair · 12-26-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bshown

My golf bag actually fits in the hatch vs the Camaro trunk opening.

Who are you, Al Czervik?

I can fit a hard rifle case in my Camaro's trunk....actually that was part of the reason I bought it, lol

Zyklon-SS · 12-26-2012, 06:01 PM

If GM doesn't make a LS7 Camaro by 2014, A 2010 Z06 will definitely be my next car!

Titan · 12-26-2012, 09:07 PM

I love my 2012 Camaro 1SS L99. But part of me regrets not waiting and getting a vette instead. I guess that I will have to save the pennies and get that next.

Forte · 12-27-2012, 10:45 AM

I'm much happier with how the current gen of Vette's are than the 2000's vettes. They just felt so cheap when sitting in them. These new ones, especially the z06's, are just works of art.

That said, I'll take my Camaro any day

Roll_the_Dice · 12-27-2012, 10:49 AM

I always look at cars, no matter what I am driving. When I test drive cars, that is when I know I am ready for something new. I don't ever get attached to a vehicle, but I enjoy them as much as I can when I drive them. I owned an 07 C6 vette before I got my Camaro. It was a blast, but I wish I would have gotten the Grand Sport. Something about it was just awesome and better than a base model C6. I did not like the targa top. It was cumbersome and not nearly as easy as a vert to take off/down. If I get another it will be a vert. Anyway, drive the Z06 and see how you like it. You may or may not (you will). I really needed 4 seats, that is why I sold my C6 for the Camaro. If you don't then the Corvette will be great. I love the stance of the Z06 and it is a great car to drive.

All this says is do what's in your heart and fits your wallet. if it is a modded SS, keep yours. If it is an 09 Z06, then do it and don't regret it. I personally am waiting on the C7 vette to be unveiled, then will decide what to do for a next vehicle down the road. There will be some great deals on 12's once the new vette is released.

TCAT · 12-27-2012, 10:52 AM

I would love to own both, but that's not in the cards yet. I have spent too much on my Camaro to let it go (I have still spent less in total between the car and mods than I would have on a new Corvette out of the door with tax, license, and registration) , but I still drool over the vette's. I truly love everything about those cars, but I have also loved Camaro's since I was a kid. I don't blame you one bit for looking at vette's. I

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 12-27-2012, 11:04 AM

I know what you mean OP. I got my SS last year. Then earlier this year my gf picked up a 2013 Vette 427. So I've been on cars.com looking at Vettes and other Camaros.

JimAlan · 12-27-2012, 11:25 AM

I've always wanted a Corvette. I'm 6'5" 275lbs, average tall? Been looking at Corvettes, just could not pull the trigger and buy the base model. Kept waiting. Well, they shortened up the ****pit and now my head, no matter how adjust the seat, keeps hitting the roof. Began looking at the Camaro. Not happy with the sound of the SS and only drove the auto since the wife would want to drive occasionally. A friend purchased a ZL-1 took me out for a show and tell! OMG He explained the exhaust options and the 1-LE. I finally drove a 1-LE and fell head over heals!! Feel sorry for the wife, she hates to drive manual! I have tons of head and leg room. ENJOYING my new 1-LE!

amz · 12-27-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Here's a thing to consider, in short story format

For many years- over twenty, a classic muscle car was my daily driver. Huge mill, big tube header exhaust, big fat tires and everything

I bought a new car. A sportscar. It was awesome fun. Had the power to weight of my 1SS, with a 2.0L engine that had good tech. RWD, two seats, small, good mileage, over 30 on the highway. Lots of fun. It was called the 'grin machine' before 5th Gens were out. Sometimes I used to giggle driving it.

But deep down, I am a muscle car guy. You know what? I felt like a douche listening to Hendrix or Zep in my sportscar

I traded that in and bought my Camaro partly out of need. But you know something, even though I do not drive a car with no roof anymore, and it gets worse mileage, and it doesn't have as high a specific output as 145 bhp per liter, and my 1SS is actually not as much fun to just get in and drive as my sportscar was, I prefer on the whole driving my muslce car. I am at ease in it. I just prefer it overall

The muscle car is "me". The sportscar didn't miss the mark by much, but it wasn't 'me'

Well said.
What you say here, is something very hard to explain to a person who has not owned a muscle car. I have friends with nice BMWs,Japanese coupes etc etc , and they JUST DONT GET IT.
They get the specs and numbers , but not the soul.

12-26-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
naSSty1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 279	Can't stop looking at cars..... Ever since I went window shopping for a ZL1 a couple months ago I have been having some major dilemmas. I love my SS and thought that I wanted an upgrade so I went looking at a ZL1. After much deliberation, I just stepped back and decided to keep my SS and just add some fun parts. Reason being; I figured if I was going to spend that much money on a camaro why don't I just buy a corvette. Well, that is all I have been looking at lately. Really have my eyes on a 09 Z06. Any of you find yourselves having these issues now or in the past. I know there are some Vette owners in here so I was just curious what made them decide. Are they that fun to drive? Ive never had the pleasure. I probably should have posted this in the Off-Topic Discussion area. Last edited by naSSty1; 12-26-2012 at 05:14 PM. Reason: Wrong thread??

12-26-2012, 05:22 PM	#3
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I say keep your SS and build it to beat Z06's (handling and acceleration). Personally, I get attached to my vehicles and can't keep replacing cars every ~2 years like some people do. It would be cooler to say you built your car anyways. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

12-26-2012, 05:24 PM	#4
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	If space isn't an issue, I would opt for a Z06. This was another vehicle I was considering instead of the Camaro....when I was looking at 4-seater cars. You can't go wrong with a Vette. Now that I only have 2 seats, I wish I had gotten a Z06, although it's a pretty cool feeling when I pass Z06s and ZR1s! __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

12-26-2012, 05:46 PM	#5
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Here's a thing to consider, in short story format For many years- over twenty, a classic muscle car was my daily driver. Huge mill, big tube header exhaust, big fat tires and everything I bought a new car. A sportscar. It was awesome fun. Had the power to weight of my 1SS, with a 2.0L engine that had good tech. RWD, two seats, small, good mileage, over 30 on the highway. Lots of fun. It was called the 'grin machine' before 5th Gens were out. Sometimes I used to giggle driving it. But deep down, I am a muscle car guy. You know what? I felt like a douche listening to Hendrix or Zep in my sportscar I traded that in and bought my Camaro partly out of need. But you know something, even though I do not drive a car with no roof anymore, and it gets worse mileage, and it doesn't have as high a specific output as 145 bhp per liter, and my 1SS is actually not as much fun to just get in and drive as my sportscar was, I prefer on the whole driving my muslce car. I am at ease in it. I just prefer it overall The muscle car is "me". The sportscar didn't miss the mark by much, but it wasn't 'me' __________________

12-27-2012, 10:49 AM	#10
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	I always look at cars, no matter what I am driving. When I test drive cars, that is when I know I am ready for something new. I don't ever get attached to a vehicle, but I enjoy them as much as I can when I drive them. I owned an 07 C6 vette before I got my Camaro. It was a blast, but I wish I would have gotten the Grand Sport. Something about it was just awesome and better than a base model C6. I did not like the targa top. It was cumbersome and not nearly as easy as a vert to take off/down. If I get another it will be a vert. Anyway, drive the Z06 and see how you like it. You may or may not (you will). I really needed 4 seats, that is why I sold my C6 for the Camaro. If you don't then the Corvette will be great. I love the stance of the Z06 and it is a great car to drive. All this says is do what's in your heart and fits your wallet. if it is a modded SS, keep yours. If it is an 09 Z06, then do it and don't regret it. I personally am waiting on the C7 vette to be unveiled, then will decide what to do for a next vehicle down the road. There will be some great deals on 12's once the new vette is released. __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

12-26-2012, 05:20 PM	#2
bshown Drives: 2015 1LE 1SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: AR Posts: 53	I went from a 2011 SS to a 2012 base Corvette coupe. My gas mileage went up, my fun level went up, and the roof comes off. Not to mention for me its more practical than the Camaro. My golf bag actually fits in the hatch vs the Camaro trunk opening. If you can do some researching, there are some great deals to be had on left over 2012 across the board from Coupe to Grandsport to Z06. The 2014 Corvette is going to be much different and will be unveiled 1-13-13 so you could wait for that also. But IMO with the rebates on 2012's the way they are you cannot go wrong. The C6 is a great car IMO. Especially 2012 up.

12-26-2012, 06:01 PM	#7
Zyklon-SS Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Port Credit -ON Posts: 600	If GM doesn't make a LS7 Camaro by 2014, A 2010 Z06 will definitely be my next car!

12-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#8
Titan Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 264	I love my 2012 Camaro 1SS L99. But part of me regrets not waiting and getting a vette instead. I guess that I will have to save the pennies and get that next.

12-27-2012, 10:45 AM	#9
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	I'm much happier with how the current gen of Vette's are than the 2000's vettes. They just felt so cheap when sitting in them. These new ones, especially the z06's, are just works of art. That said, I'll take my Camaro any day

12-27-2012, 10:52 AM	#11
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	I would love to own both, but that's not in the cards yet. I have spent too much on my Camaro to let it go (I have still spent less in total between the car and mods than I would have on a new Corvette out of the door with tax, license, and registration) , but I still drool over the vette's. I truly love everything about those cars, but I have also loved Camaro's since I was a kid. I don't blame you one bit for looking at vette's. I

12-27-2012, 11:04 AM	#12
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	I know what you mean OP. I got my SS last year. Then earlier this year my gf picked up a 2013 Vette 427. So I've been on cars.com looking at Vettes and other Camaros. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

12-27-2012, 11:25 AM	#13
JimAlan Drives: Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McKinney Posts: 92	I've always wanted a Corvette. I'm 6'5" 275lbs, average tall? Been looking at Corvettes, just could not pull the trigger and buy the base model. Kept waiting. Well, they shortened up the ****pit and now my head, no matter how adjust the seat, keeps hitting the roof. Began looking at the Camaro. Not happy with the sound of the SS and only drove the auto since the wife would want to drive occasionally. A friend purchased a ZL-1 took me out for a show and tell! OMG He explained the exhaust options and the 1-LE. I finally drove a 1-LE and fell head over heals!! Feel sorry for the wife, she hates to drive manual! I have tons of head and leg room. ENJOYING my new 1-LE!