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10-10-2013, 02:51 PM
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I feel GREAT about making the switch. I bought a Camaro as a toy - to have fun in - and the SS is definitely more fun than the LT I traded (though that was great car too). What I notice most is (other than the grin factor) is it costs more to operate (gas, oil, etc), but that is not a concern to me. Summary: if its main purpose was to be a daily driver with a significant commute, I'd have kept the 1LT.
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10-10-2013, 02:58 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Exton, PA
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I test drove a V6 ... then test drove a V8 .... end of story. 2012 2SS/RS all the way! Go for it! Add some headers/exhaust and you are good to go!
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10-10-2013, 03:07 PM
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Jim
Drives: 2013 Black 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Your decision except
Money issues are your decision.
Whether the niceties you may not be able to afford when you switch to SS again your decision. That aside I did it and wow, no comparison. Also performance mods pay off more with SS. One consideration. Drive a 1LE. you may be willing after that drive go with a 1SS no RS 1LE. The 1LE is that good.  Just saying. I went from a fully loaded 2lt RS with mods like heritage grill, blade spoiler my own added lighted door sills and interior lighting to a 2SS no Rs 1LE and i haven't stopped grinning since. Jim  
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10-10-2013, 03:14 PM
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Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kearney, MO
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If my wallet would let me I'd do it.
I guess I should say if there weren't other items I had to do first - like a complete gunite pool rehab that's about the cost of a 2012 SS. Life gets in the way sometimes :( |
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10-10-2013, 03:43 PM
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Go to your Dealer and test drive.
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10-10-2013, 03:45 PM
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Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: 87114
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I would love to upgrade to an SS or dream come true ZL1, but unfortunately can't afford the monthly payments.
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10-10-2013, 03:49 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Upgrading to an SS from an LT is a great decision if you can afford it.
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10-10-2013, 03:57 PM
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Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011
Location: Roy, UT
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I thought I would be happy with the V6 too, but once I got bit by the SS bug there was no going back. |
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10-10-2013, 04:09 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SLC, UT
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If you can afford to make the switch, go for it! Just be sure to get all the options you want so you don't look back again and wish you went a different route.
Don't settle for less than exactly what you want! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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10-10-2013, 04:33 PM
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Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: kansas city
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Dkp2lt. i live in olathe. just bought a new 13 2lt bl. theack. great car. the v6 is plenty for this old man lol
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10-10-2013, 04:47 PM
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Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
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10-10-2013, 04:47 PM
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 Drives: all black '12 ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Jax beach
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if someone asked you do you want 100k or a million dollars which one would you choose? this is a easy answer....
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10-10-2013, 05:03 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH
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The V6 is nice, but the TQ of the V8 is awesome, and well worth the upgrade, IMO. You can mod the crap out of a V6 to get it close to or maybe a little better than a stock SS, but you can mod the crap out of the SS and turn it into a beastlier beast than it already is.
I went from a 1LT to a 2SS, and would do it again in a heartbeat.
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10-10-2013, 05:52 PM
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I went from a 2011 1lt had for two years to a 2013 1SS same trim level but better handling and lots more low end torque, glad I did it. I say go for it
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Thanks for everyone's input so far! Yes, the decision is a no-brainer as far as grin factor and general badassery. I guess I was more looking for how people felt who made the switch from the V6 to V8 and what they noticed most.