What to do?

Kal-El · 02-06-2016, 10:27 PM

Hello all. I have a gen 5 but find myself on the camaro 6 forum WAAAAY more then over on the camaro 5 forum. Im sure you all can guess why. Anyway, Im struggling to figure out if I want to keep what I have or trade in my 2012 IOM 2SS. I've done a few minor mods, splitter, C.A.I, single chambered my muffler, and added black gills. The biggest mod I did most recently, right before the weather changed was a set of Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats. Whats bumming me out is, after having the headers installed and a tune I'm only getting 399 RWHP. From what I'm seeing here on camaro 6 is the SS getting anywhere from 405 to 415 STOCK!! and its lighter.

I love my color (wish and hope they bring it back), it has just over 5,000 miles on it and its never been in the rain.

Do I bite the bullet and step up? It just seems like the gen 6 is a huge upgrade from the gen 5 without having to spend so much EXTRA money. I would think I would get a decent trade in on mine since it's practically brand new (see pics).

What would you do??

By the way, she sounds sooooo beautiful since putting those headers on.

neal_zack · 02-06-2016, 10:34 PM

tough decision man you have a very nice car so I bet its hard to let it go! I couldnt help but notice your avatar and your from spokane small world. GO HAWKS!

Kal-El · 02-06-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by neal_zack

tough decision man you have a very nice car so I bet its hard to let it go! I couldnt help but notice your avatar and your from spokane small world. GO HAWKS!

Yeah, no kidding, small world. GO HAWKS!

Cinister · 02-06-2016, 10:41 PM

We traded my fiancées Gen 5 for a Gen 6 and would never look back. And I loved it so much I bought another one for myself. It was a hard decision but I'm glad we did it. The Gen6 is truly amazing. Hands down best generation we ever owned. and I've Owned every Generation since 86.

neal_zack · 02-06-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Yeah, no kidding, small world. GO HAWKS!

That hyper blue at auto nation in the valley is SICK go see Bill Noble he's a stand up guy. I ordered mine from him.

Kal-El · 02-06-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by neal_zack

That hyper blue at auto nation in the valley is SICK go see Bill Noble he's a stand up guy. I ordered mine from him.

Bill is who I bought mine from. I've known him for a long time, been fixing his appliances for years. I didn't know they had one down there. Ive been waiting for the weather to get a bit better so I can test drive one. I have a feeling that will be what ultimately makes up my mind.

kcpoloman · 02-06-2016, 11:10 PM

Trade up for the superior car. That's what I'd do.

neal_zack · 02-07-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Bill is who I bought mine from. I've known him for a long time, been fixing his appliances for years. I didn't know they had one down there. Ive been waiting for the weather to get a bit better so I can test drive one. I have a feeling that will be what ultimately makes up my mind.

They have 2 there at auto nation

GTIanZ28 · 02-07-2016, 02:24 AM

The reason your car only has 5000 miles must be due to the fact that you refused to drive it in the rain! Ha!

Oregonian here. I feel your pain.

Given the amount your car gets driven my advice would be to hold off a year. Get a 50 year anniversary car - it could end up being an investment if you pamper it the same as your current camaro.

bpang1234 · 02-07-2016, 04:31 AM

^^^Get a load of the Portland person.

He thinks we get a lot of rain in the Alpine Desert.

I would also go test it out and keep your ear to the ground on any rumors about the next model year.

GTIanZ28 · 02-07-2016, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bpang1234

^^^Get a load of the Portland person.

He thinks we get a lot of rain in the Alpine Desert.

I would also go test it out and keep your ear to the ground on any rumors about the next model year.

Doh'. Just 16.5" annually. We almost got that last December. For some reason I thought Spokane was near Olympia. Guess I should have checked a map.

suzook · 02-07-2016, 06:55 AM

I had NO issues letting my 2013 Dusk edition camaro go. I havent looked back. 16 is so much better.

jdasnt3 · 02-07-2016, 07:05 AM

First off, I love your 5th Gen. Tastefully modded, and a great color. It all comes down to you. Personally, I never "loved" either of my 5th Gens. They were great cars, but I could get rid of them or keep them, so I didn't have your predicament. When the 6th Gen came out, I waited my time to see it in person and drive it. Sold my 5th Gen the day after and absolutely LOVE this car!

freddyD · 02-07-2016, 07:27 AM

loved my gen5-but the 6gen is waaayy better-better ride faster better int. a little smaller though.

02-06-2016, 10:27 PM	#1
Kal-El Drives: 2012 Camaro ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 36	What to do? Hello all. I have a gen 5 but find myself on the camaro 6 forum WAAAAY more then over on the camaro 5 forum. Im sure you all can guess why. Anyway, Im struggling to figure out if I want to keep what I have or trade in my 2012 IOM 2SS. I've done a few minor mods, splitter, C.A.I, single chambered my muffler, and added black gills. The biggest mod I did most recently, right before the weather changed was a set of Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats. Whats bumming me out is, after having the headers installed and a tune I'm only getting 399 RWHP. From what I'm seeing here on camaro 6 is the SS getting anywhere from 405 to 415 STOCK!! and its lighter. I love my color (wish and hope they bring it back), it has just over 5,000 miles on it and its never been in the rain. Do I bite the bullet and step up? It just seems like the gen 6 is a huge upgrade from the gen 5 without having to spend so much EXTRA money. I would think I would get a decent trade in on mine since it's practically brand new (see pics). What would you do?? By the way, she sounds sooooo beautiful since putting those headers on. Attached Images __________________

02-06-2016, 10:34 PM	#2
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	tough decision man you have a very nice car so I bet its hard to let it go! I couldnt help but notice your avatar and your from spokane small world. GO HAWKS! __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

02-07-2016, 02:24 AM	#9
GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	The reason your car only has 5000 miles must be due to the fact that you refused to drive it in the rain! Ha! Oregonian here. I feel your pain. Given the amount your car gets driven my advice would be to hold off a year. Get a 50 year anniversary car - it could end up being an investment if you pamper it the same as your current camaro. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

02-07-2016, 06:55 AM	#12
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	I had NO issues letting my 2013 Dusk edition camaro go. I havent looked back. 16 is so much better. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

02-07-2016, 07:05 AM	#13
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	First off, I love your 5th Gen. Tastefully modded, and a great color. It all comes down to you. Personally, I never "loved" either of my 5th Gens. They were great cars, but I could get rid of them or keep them, so I didn't have your predicament. When the 6th Gen came out, I waited my time to see it in person and drive it. Sold my 5th Gen the day after and absolutely LOVE this car! __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

02-06-2016, 10:41 PM	#4
Cinister Drives: Gray 2016 2SS & White 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Roselle Posts: 10	We traded my fiancées Gen 5 for a Gen 6 and would never look back. And I loved it so much I bought another one for myself. It was a hard decision but I'm glad we did it. The Gen6 is truly amazing. Hands down best generation we ever owned. and I've Owned every Generation since 86.

02-06-2016, 11:10 PM	#7
kcpoloman Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: KCMO Posts: 226	Trade up for the superior car. That's what I'd do.

02-07-2016, 04:31 AM	#10
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	^^^Get a load of the Portland person. He thinks we get a lot of rain in the Alpine Desert. I would also go test it out and keep your ear to the ground on any rumors about the next model year.

02-07-2016, 07:27 AM	#14
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	loved my gen5-but the 6gen is waaayy better-better ride faster better int. a little smaller though.

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