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2 Sweet · 08-24-2020, 12:09 PM

At some point in the next few months, I’ll finally be pulling the trigger on a 6th gen Camaro. I should be eligible for the GM employee discount, so I’m going to go brand new and order exactly what I want. Here’s the build I think I’m set on…..

LT1 package, 6-speed manual trans
Crush exterior $395, black cloth interior
White rally stripes $470
RS package (dark tails, fancy headlights, decklid spoiler, etc) $1,495
RQ9 gray/machined split spoke wheels $200
NPP exhaust $995
SL2 Satin black fascia extension $650

It comes in around $39k before discounts, and I understand that’s in the SS price range, but I wouldn’t be getting any of the options that I want if I got a base SS and anything more expensive will be out of my budget. I don’t care about rear Brembos, diff cooler, or wider rear wheels with those junk runflats. I really don’t care for the SS front bumper since the refresh; I honestly think the base/LT1 front end looks better. So in my mind, the LT1 trim is the answer.

Manual trans is an absolute must have. NPP is a must as well. The wheels are definitely worth the $200 upcharge. The splitter is a bit pricey, but I haven’t found a better deal going aftermarket once you factor in shipping, and I think it completes the look on these cars. I think the white rally stripes look great against the orange, so I’m pretty set on those. The only thing I’m not sure about is the RS package, but I’m leaning towards yes on that.

At this point, I’m just trying to decide if there’s any other “bang for the buck” options I’m missing. I plan on keeping this car for a long time, and it might be the only time I ever buy a brand new car special ordered from the factory so I want to get it right. I don’t need Recaros, I don’t want a sunroof, I don’t care about any of the fancy interior upgrades. I think the only option I might miss is the “technology package” with the bigger screen and the upgraded speakers. Are the base speakers really that bad? If the difference between a 7” and 8” radio display really that big of a deal? Anything else I’m missing?

Any opinions, advice, recommendations, or general feedback would be appreciated!

08-24-2020, 12:09 PM	#1
2 Sweet Oozing Machismo Drives: '89 IROC-Z Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 62	Getting ready to order my Camaro.... At some point in the next few months, I’ll finally be pulling the trigger on a 6th gen Camaro. I should be eligible for the GM employee discount, so I’m going to go brand new and order exactly what I want. Here’s the build I think I’m set on….. LT1 package, 6-speed manual trans Crush exterior $395, black cloth interior White rally stripes $470 RS package (dark tails, fancy headlights, decklid spoiler, etc) $1,495 RQ9 gray/machined split spoke wheels $200 NPP exhaust $995 SL2 Satin black fascia extension $650 It comes in around $39k before discounts, and I understand that’s in the SS price range, but I wouldn’t be getting any of the options that I want if I got a base SS and anything more expensive will be out of my budget. I don’t care about rear Brembos, diff cooler, or wider rear wheels with those junk runflats. I really don’t care for the SS front bumper since the refresh; I honestly think the base/LT1 front end looks better. So in my mind, the LT1 trim is the answer. Manual trans is an absolute must have. NPP is a must as well. The wheels are definitely worth the $200 upcharge. The splitter is a bit pricey, but I haven’t found a better deal going aftermarket once you factor in shipping, and I think it completes the look on these cars. I think the white rally stripes look great against the orange, so I’m pretty set on those. The only thing I’m not sure about is the RS package, but I’m leaning towards yes on that. At this point, I’m just trying to decide if there’s any other “bang for the buck” options I’m missing. I plan on keeping this car for a long time, and it might be the only time I ever buy a brand new car special ordered from the factory so I want to get it right. I don’t need Recaros, I don’t want a sunroof, I don’t care about any of the fancy interior upgrades. I think the only option I might miss is the “technology package” with the bigger screen and the upgraded speakers. Are the base speakers really that bad? If the difference between a 7” and 8” radio display really that big of a deal? Anything else I’m missing? Any opinions, advice, recommendations, or general feedback would be appreciated!