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Originally Posted by samurai
Have you though about just adding a better exhaust to the V6? I'm pretty sure adding e.g. a borla to your car will make you not miss the V8 as much  |
This- yes- and other small upgrades- wheels, tires, etc. to make you love your V6. I know and understand the want for an SS. If I were very wealthy, I'd have an SS, 1LE, ZL1, etc. depending on how rich I was- or maybe even a C7 Vette. But I am not and I want to enjoy life. Enjoying life is a balance of loving your toys and having enough $$ to go places, buy other things.
That being said I love my V6. I bought mine used so cheap- only 19K with 6K miles on it. It was kind of boring- plain white with the silver 18" wheels and quiet factory exhaust. I transformed it... replaced the exhaust with MBRP axle back- that woke up the car- the sound- crackle and pops make me smile every time I drive it. $450.00 for the exhaust, I installed it myself. Then lightweight forged 20" wheels and tires. Wow, now that completed the transformation $2200 investment in tires and wheels. I went from liking the car to loving it. Total investment 22K, including tires, wheels and exhaust. Paid for and NO loan. It's so nice having no payment. And putting in regular 87 octane gas. And getting 33 MPG. I also love how lightweight the front end is with the lighter V6. People always look at my car, at the gas station and when I start it up, etc. And It's a conversation piece- I get asked about it- and when I say it's not an SS, it's V6 with 334 HP, runs on regular gas and gets 33 MPG they can't believe it.
With my car changed and loving it so much I plan on keeping it, no desire for an SS now.
So think about it and the depreciation and how much you will take a hit and how much $$ the dealer will take from you. You still have an awesome car in the mean time.