Might not be able to wait for the 16.

02v8ta · 10-31-2015, 05:00 PM

So life happens and my Daily more than likely got totaled today. I originally was going to trade that in with money down on a 16SS or other model of my choosing next year. Now I'm in the market for a vehicle much sooner rather than later.

There's a 2015 2SS w/RS package for 33K at my local dealer, hadn't paid it any attention until now. I had a 2002 Trans Am has my first sports coupe and more recently a R/T Challenger, before I had to get rid of that.

If I cave (kinda forced) to look into getting the 15model think I'll still be satisfied with the performance? Exterior wise I like the 14-15 refresh looks, the interior is okay at least with the 2ss it's loaded and leather. If I pass on a sports/muscle car now I may be stuck without one for another few years to come. A shame the Scat Packs aren't going on the cheap around here right now like ford and the 15 chevy's.

mt3130 · 10-31-2015, 05:11 PM

That sucks man. Can you get a beater to bridge the gap?

If not, the 2SS/RS for $33k sounds like a steal.

02v8ta · 10-31-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

That sucks man. Can you get a beater to bridge the gap?

If not, the 2SS/RS for $33k sounds like a steal.

I'm thinking about it, it would be a pretty rough beater if I do. Depends what I could find. I guess the overall opinion may be to do everything possible to wait for the 16?

jasonsk287 · 10-31-2015, 05:29 PM

$33k for a 2SS/RS is an amazing deal. Do what's best for you and remember the 5th gen is still an amazing car. I love mine. Sorry to hear but at least you're okay!

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ULTRAZLS1 · 10-31-2015, 05:31 PM

Bad move IMO you are going to have major regrets.

People have differing backgrounds and experience. But to me my stock 2010 SS ls3 m6 wasn't very impressive. A hair quicker than my 98 when it was stock but felt slower.

You are settling for something when a car that is on another level is right around the corner. Don't do it trust me.

BumpinBlueSS · 10-31-2015, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

Bad move IMO you are going to have major regrets.

People have differing backgrounds and experience. But to me my stock 2010 SS ls3 m6 wasn't very impressive. A hair quicker than my 98 when it was stock but felt slower.

You are settling for something when a car that is on another level is right around the corner. Don't do it trust me.

X2. The low prices on 2015's are tempting, but I know I would regret buying one as soon as I drive by a 2016 on the road.

bybcous · 10-31-2015, 06:09 PM

Its your decision but you know its the wrong one because you made this post

Jshadow · 10-31-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

Its your decision but you know its the wrong one because you made this post

Truth

02v8ta · 10-31-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

Bad move IMO you are going to have major regrets.

People have differing backgrounds and experience. But to me my stock 2010 SS ls3 m6 wasn't very impressive. A hair quicker than my 98 when it was stock but felt slower.

You are settling for something when a car that is on another level is right around the corner. Don't do it trust me.

Guess i can go for the 1ss

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Originally Posted by jasonsk287

$33k for a 2SS/RS is an amazing deal. Do what's best for you and remember the 5th gen is still an amazing car. I love mine. Sorry to hear but at least you're okay!

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very true thank you!

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Originally Posted by BumpinBlueSS

X2. The low prices on 2015's are tempting, but I know I would regret buying one as soon as I drive by a 2016 on the road.

very tempting indeed.

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Originally Posted by bybcous

Its your decision but you know its the wrong one because you made this post

probably true.

Dreng · 10-31-2015, 07:34 PM

If you have a dealer that you have a reputation with go an talk to them and tell them the situation and look at what they have orderd and when it will be in. I would be very suprised if you wanted to buy a vehicle and used insurance settlement (assuming you will be paid for your old car) as down payment that they wouldnt give you a courtesy loaner to get by on seeing how some camaro's are at 4200 already.

MikosV6 · 10-31-2015, 07:37 PM

Are you very sensitive to minute performance increases? Except for the GM published hero runs which no independent magazine can duplicate, the new 6th gen is only a few tenths faster than the equivalent 5th gen.

Now, don't get me wrong, that's always a good thing on an updated model. However, I think the 5th gen is still worthy and the aftermarket is already established for them. So, you can mod up the 5th gen to your liking until you're ready to step into a 6th gen. Just my $.02.

jbawden · 10-31-2015, 08:01 PM

Why do you need to buy something hugely expensive right now...suck it up and get an old Accord or something you can clean up and flip in 6 months for maybe a small profit? The '16 is a huge leap forward, the interior is part of it, but the Alpha platform is no joke...pony car game changer.

G-10 · 10-31-2015, 09:11 PM

It's easy to say wait and get what you want. I feel for you man. My wife just had a accident with an 18 wheeler last month. If your insurance will give you enough for a down, I would get what you want. Good Luck Man!

umatac1 · 10-31-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jbawden

Why do you need to buy something hugely expensive right now...suck it up and get an old Accord or something you can clean up and flip in 6 months for maybe a small profit? The '16 is a huge leap forward, the interior is part of it, but the Alpha platform is no joke...pony car game changer.

I agree get a beater....I do this sometimes. Then when the 16 arrives burn the beater...lol.

10-31-2015, 05:00 PM	#1
02v8ta Drives: LS based beauties Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33	Might not be able to wait for the 16. So life happens and my Daily more than likely got totaled today. I originally was going to trade that in with money down on a 16SS or other model of my choosing next year. Now I'm in the market for a vehicle much sooner rather than later. There's a 2015 2SS w/RS package for 33K at my local dealer, hadn't paid it any attention until now. I had a 2002 Trans Am has my first sports coupe and more recently a R/T Challenger, before I had to get rid of that. If I cave (kinda forced) to look into getting the 15model think I'll still be satisfied with the performance? Exterior wise I like the 14-15 refresh looks, the interior is okay at least with the 2ss it's loaded and leather. If I pass on a sports/muscle car now I may be stuck without one for another few years to come. A shame the Scat Packs aren't going on the cheap around here right now like ford and the 15 chevy's. __________________ Planned order; Summit White 2SS, NPP Exhaust, Adrenaline Red Interior, Auto 8, 20" 5 Split spoke black, darkened fish tail lamps.

10-31-2015, 05:29 PM	#4
jasonsk287 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 404	$33k for a 2SS/RS is an amazing deal. Do what's best for you and remember the 5th gen is still an amazing car. I love mine. Sorry to hear but at least you're okay! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Camaro 1LT Summit White/Black Rally Stripes Ordered 8/21/11, built 9/22/11, delivered 10/7/11

10-31-2015, 06:09 PM	#7
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Its your decision but you know its the wrong one because you made this post __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

10-31-2015, 09:11 PM	#13
G-10 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Rohnert Park Ca. Posts: 385	It's easy to say wait and get what you want. I feel for you man. My wife just had a accident with an 18 wheeler last month. If your insurance will give you enough for a down, I would get what you want. Good Luck Man! __________________ Driving: 2SS, Blue Velvet/Kalahari,NPP,MRC,AUTO8,Navi,grey machined split spoke and sunroof! SZKGKB,134994-12/21 build

10-31-2015, 05:11 PM	#2
mt3130 Drives: Coupeless :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SWFL Posts: 980	That sucks man. Can you get a beater to bridge the gap? If not, the 2SS/RS for $33k sounds like a steal.

10-31-2015, 05:31 PM	#5
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,407	Bad move IMO you are going to have major regrets. People have differing backgrounds and experience. But to me my stock 2010 SS ls3 m6 wasn't very impressive. A hair quicker than my 98 when it was stock but felt slower. You are settling for something when a car that is on another level is right around the corner. Don't do it trust me.

10-31-2015, 07:34 PM	#10
Dreng Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dallas Posts: 563	If you have a dealer that you have a reputation with go an talk to them and tell them the situation and look at what they have orderd and when it will be in. I would be very suprised if you wanted to buy a vehicle and used insurance settlement (assuming you will be paid for your old car) as down payment that they wouldnt give you a courtesy loaner to get by on seeing how some camaro's are at 4200 already.

10-31-2015, 07:37 PM	#11
MikosV6 Account Suspended Drives: '15 Camaro 1LS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So.Cal Posts: 283	Are you very sensitive to minute performance increases? Except for the GM published hero runs which no independent magazine can duplicate, the new 6th gen is only a few tenths faster than the equivalent 5th gen. Now, don't get me wrong, that's always a good thing on an updated model. However, I think the 5th gen is still worthy and the aftermarket is already established for them. So, you can mod up the 5th gen to your liking until you're ready to step into a 6th gen. Just my $.02.

10-31-2015, 08:01 PM	#12
jbawden Drives: Vsport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 4	Why do you need to buy something hugely expensive right now...suck it up and get an old Accord or something you can clean up and flip in 6 months for maybe a small profit? The '16 is a huge leap forward, the interior is part of it, but the Alpha platform is no joke...pony car game changer.

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