Maybe a new Camaro for Christmas!

jp23rockstar · 11-22-2016, 09:25 AM

I'm about to start looking at different cars and the Camaro is one of them. A few other cars I'm looking at are the 335i coupe e92 and Ecoboost Mustang. Since the Camaro and Mustang would be new I would be leasing. This won't be a daily driver rather a second car. My daily driver is a Buick Lucerne which is great for everyday driving. I even have snow tires for the winter. The Camaro I won't be driving in the snow, I have the Buick for that. I spec'd out a Camaro on the site with Red Hot exterior, black interior, technology package and RS package, and auto and v6. Does anyone know if the auto is a no cost option for 2017? My final build price came to 30,495 I believe.

I haven't test drove the Camaro yet but I have sat in one and does feel different than the 335i and Mustang. I test drove the Mustang and it has a long hood compared to the Camaro. But I was disappointed in the Ecoboost motor maybe I didn't get on it enough but it didn't seem that good, perhaps it was the regular fuel.

The 335i coupe would be used and I know that maintenance can get bad if the vehicle wasn't maintained well. But does seem like a great built car. I will have to go for ride at my local car max in one.

What do you guys think of those choices?

16Panther · 11-22-2016, 09:48 AM

Leasing is currently a poor option for the Mustang and Camaro. I just went through the same exercise on a nearly identical car and you'd be better off (lower payment) buying a '16 with the 20% incentive plus dealer discounts and low rate financing through your credit union.

Ford is currently throwing a $5000 dealer incentive at '16 Mustangs.

Neither steep discount is compatible with leasing and neither is offering a subsidized money factor or residual.

jp23rockstar · 11-22-2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16Panther

Leasing is currently a poor option for the Mustang and Camaro. I just went through the same exercise on a nearly identical car and you'd be better off (lower payment) buying a '16 with the 20% incentive plus dealer discounts and low rate financing through your credit union.

Ford is currently throwing a $5000 dealer incentive at '16 Mustangs.

Neither steep discount is compatible with leasing and neither is offering a subsidized money factor or residual.

I guess Ford and Chevy want you to buy.

16Panther · 11-22-2016, 10:51 AM

Which kind of stinks because I typically lease. GM has pulled back on leasing offers quite a bit in the past year and Ford hasn't really been aggressive in over 5.

Eric SS · 11-22-2016, 11:02 AM

I had an E92 coupe (2011 335is) and loved it. Just don't buy one out of warranty and read up on the N54 engine. Either one is a nice car. Enjoy!

Waiting46 · 11-22-2016, 12:34 PM

The 8 speed is not a no-cost option

AZCamaroFan · 11-22-2016, 01:13 PM

a new Camaro for Christmas would be the best ever.

SSSHYBOY · 11-22-2016, 01:34 PM

Take a Camaro test drive and your choice will be made....

jp23rockstar · 11-22-2016, 01:44 PM

I might be able to swing a 1ss instead if I trade in my current car. I found a red Camaro with just auto. List price $39705, with 20% discount plus 2500 dealer discount. I would have no regrets with the V8. What do you guys think? Would you sacrifice leather seats for a V8? I know everyday I drive the V8 I would have a smile on my face

Lafourche1 · 11-22-2016, 02:24 PM

You may want to look at TCO (total cost of ownership). The V8 may cost more on insurance and may drink a bit more gas. Tires will be more expensive, as well. Just my two cents, only worth a single penny in today's economy.

keon718nyc · 11-22-2016, 02:32 PM

I picked up my LEASED 2016 Camaro 2SS on 12-24-15. I told my wife its my Christmas present to myself LOL. Been leasing cars since 1994 and just my preference due to where i live and the mileage i used to put on the cars for work. Always been a good write off... Enjoy whatever you do happen to get into!

SCullen · 11-23-2016, 08:36 AM

Please ignore

SCullen · 11-23-2016, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiting46

The 8 speed is not a no-cost option

Right. That's because all GM cars are offered as standard with a manual transmission, so the automatic can be a $1500 option. You notice that it's rare to find a manual on a dealer lot. If you want manual, you usually have to order it.

jp23rockstar · 11-23-2016, 10:46 AM

Just curious do all 2016 Camaro have the tag and if they don't could you ask for it? I would presume they make it work some way.

11-22-2016, 09:25 AM	#1
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	Maybe a new Camaro for Christmas! I'm about to start looking at different cars and the Camaro is one of them. A few other cars I'm looking at are the 335i coupe e92 and Ecoboost Mustang. Since the Camaro and Mustang would be new I would be leasing. This won't be a daily driver rather a second car. My daily driver is a Buick Lucerne which is great for everyday driving. I even have snow tires for the winter. The Camaro I won't be driving in the snow, I have the Buick for that. I spec'd out a Camaro on the site with Red Hot exterior, black interior, technology package and RS package, and auto and v6. Does anyone know if the auto is a no cost option for 2017? My final build price came to 30,495 I believe. I haven't test drove the Camaro yet but I have sat in one and does feel different than the 335i and Mustang. I test drove the Mustang and it has a long hood compared to the Camaro. But I was disappointed in the Ecoboost motor maybe I didn't get on it enough but it didn't seem that good, perhaps it was the regular fuel. The 335i coupe would be used and I know that maintenance can get bad if the vehicle wasn't maintained well. But does seem like a great built car. I will have to go for ride at my local car max in one. What do you guys think of those choices?

11-22-2016, 01:34 PM	#8
SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 450	Take a Camaro test drive and your choice will be made.... __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it.

11-22-2016, 02:24 PM	#10
Lafourche1 Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,107	You may want to look at TCO (total cost of ownership). The V8 may cost more on insurance and may drink a bit more gas. Tires will be more expensive, as well. Just my two cents, only worth a single penny in today's economy. __________________ 2019 Lunar Blue Metallic Mercedes CLS 450 2021 C43 AMG Mercedes Coupe Metallic Cardinal Red 2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost (The Bus)

11-23-2016, 08:36 AM	#12
SCullen Converts Oxygen to CO2 Drives: 2016 Black SS Convertable Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 170	Please ignore __________________ 2016 Black 2SS Vert A8 MRC NPP

11-22-2016, 09:48 AM	#2
16Panther Drives: 2016 RS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MN Posts: 127	Leasing is currently a poor option for the Mustang and Camaro. I just went through the same exercise on a nearly identical car and you'd be better off (lower payment) buying a '16 with the 20% incentive plus dealer discounts and low rate financing through your credit union. Ford is currently throwing a $5000 dealer incentive at '16 Mustangs. Neither steep discount is compatible with leasing and neither is offering a subsidized money factor or residual.

11-22-2016, 10:51 AM	#4
16Panther Drives: 2016 RS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MN Posts: 127	Which kind of stinks because I typically lease. GM has pulled back on leasing offers quite a bit in the past year and Ford hasn't really been aggressive in over 5.

11-22-2016, 11:02 AM	#5
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	I had an E92 coupe (2011 335is) and loved it. Just don't buy one out of warranty and read up on the N54 engine. Either one is a nice car. Enjoy!

11-22-2016, 12:34 PM	#6
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	The 8 speed is not a no-cost option

11-22-2016, 01:13 PM	#7
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	a new Camaro for Christmas would be the best ever.

11-22-2016, 01:44 PM	#9
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	I might be able to swing a 1ss instead if I trade in my current car. I found a red Camaro with just auto. List price $39705, with 20% discount plus 2500 dealer discount. I would have no regrets with the V8. What do you guys think? Would you sacrifice leather seats for a V8? I know everyday I drive the V8 I would have a smile on my face

11-22-2016, 02:32 PM	#11
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	I picked up my LEASED 2016 Camaro 2SS on 12-24-15. I told my wife its my Christmas present to myself LOL. Been leasing cars since 1994 and just my preference due to where i live and the mileage i used to put on the cars for work. Always been a good write off... Enjoy whatever you do happen to get into!

11-23-2016, 10:46 AM	#14
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	Just curious do all 2016 Camaro have the tag and if they don't could you ask for it? I would presume they make it work some way.

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