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TastyBake · 01-14-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

then look for a used 2010 or 2011 SS

+1

You can get a 2010 SS or 2011 1SS for $26k.

Baba · 01-14-2014, 04:24 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/newrep...eply&p=6690645

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Originally Posted by rozay

new 2013 2ls v6 camaro owner, brought her home on monday and cant get enough of it, very fun to drive . will post up pics later on. any advise as to what i should do to it? my pockets arent too deep so id like to keep the modding minimal. only thing i did was remove the mufflers and that makes me smile every time i slam on the gas pedal.heritage grillie i got for free from dealer and will be installed in 2 weeks or so.

Hhhhmmm...has your financial situation improved over what it was 6 months ago?

At the time you seemed relatively happy with your new LS. What happened?

Can you afford to get out of the LS and get into an SS? If money was tight 6 months ago, my guess is that you're not in a much better position today. You owe $23k on your LS and how much have you been told you'll receive for it on a trade-in?

Aaahhhh.... to be young and fiscally irresponsible. You live and you (hopefully) learn.

cam62 · 01-14-2014, 04:29 PM

I wonder which v6 owner here changed their mind and pulled the trigger soonest

If you do it you'll love it

CamaroJim56 · 01-14-2014, 04:34 PM

Getting further upside down, in my opinion, not a good idea.

Doesn't hurt to go into a dealer and see if he will pay off what you owe....

With the SS, will come additional expenses, less mpg, more expensive gas, and maybe a higher interest rate.

The choice is yours, and your future is what you make it.

You could always add some bolt-ons for a little more performance, I had the 2LT and was happy with it. Why did I trade up? Because I could and lost nothing on the trade and got a good deal on the 13 2ss/rs.

Do what is best for you, financially and "emotionally".

Good Luck.

Jim

Sikoriko · 01-14-2014, 04:48 PM

Put a IPF in it. Then you'll have the SS guys behind you most of the time. haha

rozay · 01-14-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baba

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/newrep...eply&p=6690645

Hhhhmmm...has your financial situation improved over what it was 6 months ago?

At the time you seemed relatively happy with your new LS. What happened?

Can you afford to get out of the LS and get into an SS? If money was tight 6 months ago, my guess is that you're not in a much better position today. You owe $23k on your LS and how much have you been told you'll receive for it on a trade-in?

Aaahhhh.... to be young and fiscally irresponsible. You live and you (hopefully) learn.

I want more power but guess ill hang on and pay more every month so it goes direct to the principle. At least untill i see the 6 gen camaro

Baba · 01-14-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rozay

I want more power but guess ill hang on and pay more every month so it goes direct to the principle. At least untill i see the 6 gen camaro

I, as many others here, realize this is a really tough decision. By moving to an SS, you just might keep digging a deeper financial hole for yourself that will make you miserable until you pay off your debt. I, as others, believe you're making a very wise decision to keep what you have, be happy with it and appreciate the fact that there are a lot of people who WISH they could just drive a Camaro - ANY 5th Gen. Camaro. They wouldn't care if it's a 6 or an 8. You have a bad-ass car, and you're able to AFFORD it. You can't place enough value on that fact, alone.

tramtwo · 01-14-2014, 05:11 PM

Sometimes I think the V6 is a just a marketing tool to sell the SS. I know it was in my case. Just remember there is always something bigger faster stronger and newer. The car you own is an awesome ride. If you decide to make the jump you can figure in addition to a larger note about another 20% or so more a month for fuel, oil changes and tires over what that cost to run your V6.

mrpyle · 01-14-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rozay

I want more power but guess ill hang on and pay more every month so it goes direct to the principle. At least untill i see the 6 gen camaro

Love my 2LT/RS ... sure, I wish it had two more cylinders, but, I'm going to pay it down until the 50th anni comes around in a few years and then look at trading on an SS :-) ... something to look forward too!

For now, I'm having fun with the addons and such on the 2LT. I'm no financial guru ... do you have a payment book? And does it have an extra line for additional payment toward principal? Just be sure to fill it in. I don't have a payment book, I receive a monthly statement. I called the bank and requested all additional monies paid to be applied to principal. Wasn't sure if they could or would apply to interest unless otherwise noted. Maybe someone else can clarify.

OperativeXIV · 01-14-2014, 05:24 PM

Something I'm doing while I'm biding my time is that I bumped up what I'm paying per month on my car to what I'd expect to (generously) pay for my V8 upgrade. That way I'm acclimated to what I will have to pay, I'll know that my lifestyle can afford it or not before I'm committed, and I'm paying off that much more principle on my potential trade in.

Shift_Rejected · 01-14-2014, 05:26 PM

I got 22,500 for my 2011 2LT RS. I would think you could get close to what you owe..

Do like many of us, pick us a SS with low miles and begin with the Permagrin.

But, make sure you shop around and find the perfect one first! You have a camaro so there's no rush.

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Originally Posted by rozay

I bought new and shouldve bought used. I owe $23700 and looking for a 1ss or 2 ss tops i want to pay is 26000

Shift_Rejected · 01-14-2014, 05:30 PM

2.5 months and wish it was sooner.

Nothing against the V6 but hated feeling like I was wasting money paying on it when I wouldn't get it back and it could be going towards paying off an SS.

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Originally Posted by cam62

I wonder which v6 owner here changed their mind and pulled the trigger soonest

If you do it you'll love it

knitetrain05 · 01-14-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rozay

Ive had my 2 ls for 6 months now and im sad i didnt get a ss. I want to trade it in and get a used ss. Its a 2013 with 9000miles. What can i do that will help me out ? I need help here guys whats should i do :(

Sell it out right and then buy the SS. Don't worry, be happy

KaBoom1701 · 01-14-2014, 05:59 PM

http://www.ipf-tuning.com/camaro-supercharger/

IPF S/C!!

01-14-2014, 04:29 PM	#17
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	I wonder which v6 owner here changed their mind and pulled the trigger soonest If you do it you'll love it __________________ rx catch can;vmax ported throttle body;bowtie delete;SLP SS emblem;CAI cold air intake

01-14-2014, 04:34 PM	#18
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	Getting further upside down, in my opinion, not a good idea. Doesn't hurt to go into a dealer and see if he will pay off what you owe.... With the SS, will come additional expenses, less mpg, more expensive gas, and maybe a higher interest rate. The choice is yours, and your future is what you make it. You could always add some bolt-ons for a little more performance, I had the 2LT and was happy with it. Why did I trade up? Because I could and lost nothing on the trade and got a good deal on the 13 2ss/rs. Do what is best for you, financially and "emotionally". Good Luck. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

01-14-2014, 05:24 PM	#24
OperativeXIV Drives: 2012 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 71	Something I'm doing while I'm biding my time is that I bumped up what I'm paying per month on my car to what I'd expect to (generously) pay for my V8 upgrade. That way I'm acclimated to what I will have to pay, I'll know that my lifestyle can afford it or not before I'm committed, and I'm paying off that much more principle on my potential trade in. __________________

01-14-2014, 05:59 PM	#28
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	http://www.ipf-tuning.com/camaro-supercharger/ IPF S/C!! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-14-2014, 04:48 PM	#19
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Put a IPF in it. Then you'll have the SS guys behind you most of the time. haha

01-14-2014, 05:11 PM	#22
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Sometimes I think the V6 is a just a marketing tool to sell the SS. I know it was in my case. Just remember there is always something bigger faster stronger and newer. The car you own is an awesome ride. If you decide to make the jump you can figure in addition to a larger note about another 20% or so more a month for fuel, oil changes and tires over what that cost to run your V6.