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Sesiom Summers · 12-05-2013, 01:57 AM

I want to know witch is the main differences bettwen 2 camaros 2SS from 2010 and 2012

I know the 10' has no HUD, leather dash, and it has the circular Sterring wheel... but I heard it has also a worst suspension and is less developed transmition tune... or at least that's what my dealer guy told me Im not sure if he is trying to sell me the 12' but the $ difference is Important for me.. both cars have 30.k-35.k mi in the ODO

the 10' has vitesse Paddleshift and I fell on love with the cyber gray color and carbon fiber stripes

the 12' is transformers Ed bone stock ...

please some help here... I really what to know if the 2010 camaro is inferior in performance

Thanks

2ndtimess · 12-05-2013, 05:58 AM

Both cars have the same platform (L99) some of the cosmetics you mentioned have been changed. I have a 2010 and I like the steering wheel, the newer steering wheel is the same on several models. I had the HUD on my 2006 vette and it was cool at first but does not make or break the deal. Since you only mentioned the mileage you need to consider a couple of things. The mileage on the 2010 shows average miles for the year. A 2012 with that many miles already, was a daily driver. You also have to consider the balance of the warranty left on both cars. The 2010 will be out of drivetrain warranty a lot sooner than the 2012. If you are planning to mod the car, headers, tune etc. then the warranty will not matter to you on either car. Most important thing to decide is which car you really like, the dealer is going to push you toward the car that will pay the higher commission, and most of them do not have clue what they are talking about ( see the thread on this forum) and actually make things up as they go along, a friend of mine went to a Ford dealer to look at a Shelby GT 500 and the salesman told him that SHE (Carroll Shelby) was a great designer and that SHE was ahead of HER time! On the Camaro's check the service records and ask to see a Carfax if available, am not a big fan of Carfax but you never know what may turn up.

hrpiii · 12-05-2013, 06:14 AM

If I was looking at both (me), I wouldn't care what the dealer told me concerning the suspension, as I would upgrade it to aftermarket anyway. I wouldn't be convinced on the tune because both are L99's, and stock tunes were pretty much the same. Then again, I would be going with headers and a new exhaust, so again, I would be having it professionally tuned to get the most out of the car.

As stated by 2ndtimess, depends on what you are wanting to do with the car once you purchase it. If it's going to stay stock, probably go with the 12, if you are going to modify, go with the one you like the most (sounds like the CGM...I'm biased, as that is a great color).

DRKS1D3 · 12-05-2013, 06:18 AM

I'd go with the 2010. That is A LOT of miles for a 2012. Differences? The steering wheel and lack of HUD. The engine, transmission, suspension, etc. are 100% identical. The salesman is a joker.

mat300z · 12-05-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

I'd go with the 2010. That is A LOT of miles for a 2012. Differences? The steering wheel and lack of HUD. The engine, transmission, suspension, etc. are 100% identical. The salesman is a joker.

I'm pretty sure the 12's came with a different suspension

DRKS1D3 · 12-05-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mat300z

I'm pretty sure the 12's came with a different suspension

Yea, forgot about the fe4 upgrades.

I'd still stick with the 2010.

AGM 1LE · 12-05-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mat300z

I'm pretty sure the 12's came with a different suspension

I believe that is correct, The 12's is the first year for the FE4 suspension on the SS vs the FE3 on 10-11

PalmerGA · 12-05-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sesiom Summers

I want to know witch is the main differences...

Really? Witch? It's WHICH. Good Lord!

(Sorry. Sometimes I just can't stop myself)

mat300z · 12-05-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Yea, forgot about the fe4 upgrades.

I'd still stick with the 2010.

When I bought my camaro I didn't really know any differences till my first club meet. Then people started asking me where I got the grill and the spoiler. Then they looked inside and noticed the dash and the steering wheel. I told them that is the way I bought the car and it is all stock (at the time)

As for the suspension I don't really know what the differences are. If your going to upgrade I guess it doesn't matter. I am in the process of upgrading mine.

I bought a 1ss I didn't know that a 2ss existed and my salesmen never mentioned it. Now my car is pretty much converted to a 2ss minus the HUD which is going to be installed this weekend with the help of Camaro_RS

I plan on doing the supercharger at the end of the month or in January. If I could do it all over again I would have just bought a 2ss to begin with but hindsight is always 20/20

kevinw · 12-05-2013, 07:12 AM

maybe the salesman is a witch! lol

mat300z · 12-05-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Yea, forgot about the fe4 upgrades.

I'd still stick with the 2010.

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Originally Posted by kevinw

maybe the salesman is a witch! lol

You know I bought my wife a new truck from the same salesman for Christmas last year and I asked him why he didn't try to up sell me on the 2ss. He said that when I bought my car it was his first week selling cars and didn't know the differences either.

AGM 1LE · 12-05-2013, 07:29 AM

biggest difference is FE3-4 is a different rear sway bar mounting locating and bigger bar that helps with understeer. and different shocks

Badbubba · 12-05-2013, 07:39 AM

^ As AGM stated. 2010 has FE3. 2012 has FE4. To me, the FE4 feels more stable at higher speeds.

sloSS · 12-05-2013, 07:56 AM

The FE4 suspension is a must have for me. A high mileage 2012 could be from highway miles which are the easiest miles you can put on a car.
Let me toss out one more option for your consideration, a new 1SS. At the time I bought mine asking prices for used SS's were the same or higher than the price I was able to pay for my new 1SS.
Good luck with whatever you choose!

12-05-2013, 01:57 AM	#1
Sesiom Summers Drives: 94 Z28 / 01 Z28 / 2015 50th GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winter Park-FL /Bogota Col Posts: 447	differences between 2010 2SS and 2012 2SS I want to know witch is the main differences bettwen 2 camaros 2SS from 2010 and 2012 I know the 10' has no HUD, leather dash, and it has the circular Sterring wheel... but I heard it has also a worst suspension and is less developed transmition tune... or at least that's what my dealer guy told me Im not sure if he is trying to sell me the 12' but the $ difference is Important for me.. both cars have 30.k-35.k mi in the ODO the 10' has vitesse Paddleshift and I fell on love with the cyber gray color and carbon fiber stripes the 12' is transformers Ed bone stock ... please some help here... I really what to know if the 2010 camaro is inferior in performance Thanks __________________ 01 SOM A4 Z28 / 15 Mustang A6 50th anniversary XXXhp 460hp

12-05-2013, 05:58 AM	#2
2ndtimess 2ndtimeSS Drives: 2010 2SS 6 speed Infernal Orange Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Middleboro Ma Posts: 185 View My Garage	Both cars have the same platform (L99) some of the cosmetics you mentioned have been changed. I have a 2010 and I like the steering wheel, the newer steering wheel is the same on several models. I had the HUD on my 2006 vette and it was cool at first but does not make or break the deal. Since you only mentioned the mileage you need to consider a couple of things. The mileage on the 2010 shows average miles for the year. A 2012 with that many miles already, was a daily driver. You also have to consider the balance of the warranty left on both cars. The 2010 will be out of drivetrain warranty a lot sooner than the 2012. If you are planning to mod the car, headers, tune etc. then the warranty will not matter to you on either car. Most important thing to decide is which car you really like, the dealer is going to push you toward the car that will pay the higher commission, and most of them do not have clue what they are talking about ( see the thread on this forum) and actually make things up as they go along, a friend of mine went to a Ford dealer to look at a Shelby GT 500 and the salesman told him that SHE (Carroll Shelby) was a great designer and that SHE was ahead of HER time! On the Camaro's check the service records and ask to see a Carfax if available, am not a big fan of Carfax but you never know what may turn up. __________________

12-05-2013, 06:18 AM	#4
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I'd go with the 2010. That is A LOT of miles for a 2012. Differences? The steering wheel and lack of HUD. The engine, transmission, suspension, etc. are 100% identical. The salesman is a joker. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

12-05-2013, 07:39 AM	#13
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	^ As AGM stated. 2010 has FE3. 2012 has FE4. To me, the FE4 feels more stable at higher speeds. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

12-05-2013, 06:14 AM	#3
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	If I was looking at both (me), I wouldn't care what the dealer told me concerning the suspension, as I would upgrade it to aftermarket anyway. I wouldn't be convinced on the tune because both are L99's, and stock tunes were pretty much the same. Then again, I would be going with headers and a new exhaust, so again, I would be having it professionally tuned to get the most out of the car. As stated by 2ndtimess, depends on what you are wanting to do with the car once you purchase it. If it's going to stay stock, probably go with the 12, if you are going to modify, go with the one you like the most (sounds like the CGM...I'm biased, as that is a great color).

12-05-2013, 07:12 AM	#10
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	maybe the salesman is a witch! lol

12-05-2013, 07:29 AM	#12
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	biggest difference is FE3-4 is a different rear sway bar mounting locating and bigger bar that helps with understeer. and different shocks

12-05-2013, 07:56 AM	#14
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	The FE4 suspension is a must have for me. A high mileage 2012 could be from highway miles which are the easiest miles you can put on a car. Let me toss out one more option for your consideration, a new 1SS. At the time I bought mine asking prices for used SS's were the same or higher than the price I was able to pay for my new 1SS. Good luck with whatever you choose!