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JT6Speed · 04-01-2023, 11:03 PM

Hey guys, finally joined after lurking around here for the last year!

Last April, I decided it was time to upgrade from my 2014 Mustang 5.0, which was a great car no doubt. I started by calling local dealers around my area in Northern Jersey and inquiring about what it would take to order a brand new Camaro. The used car prices were close to what I'd be paying, so I knew I had to go the new route. Fast forward a bit, and I couldn't believe that I was able to get an allocation for my exact build, and for a 2023 at that. This was the first time I ever ordered a car, and so it was really enjoyable (and sometimes frustrating) to go to the build and price tool and keep playing around with options. Ultimately, I decided on a 1SS after considering an LT1 for awhile. While I didn't need the bells and whistles of a 2SS, I wanted the benefits of going to a 1SS, like tires that are summer only and wider in the rear, Brembo rear brakes, the gauge cluster, larger infotainment screen, and most importantly the front fascia which I prefer. In the end, I went with a pretty low option build, a Black 1SS coupe with a 6 speed. I added on NPP which I couldn't have bought the car without, and a few other cosmetic add-ons like the silver spoked wheels, red calipers, front splitter, and chrome Camaro badges, which remind me of the first year '67 before they went to the script font, and also the 5th gens.

Anyway, the whole process was made a lot easier by being able to follow along in the pricing/ordering sub-forum. I was able to watch the car progress through the event codes with many other members, and eagerly await the delivery (exactly 5 months which I was very happy with). Now, after 6 months since I got the car, and 1500 miles later, I'm nothing short of impressed. The car handles so much better than the Mustang did, and has a lot more torque down low. Love the transmission as well. I'm not a modification kind of guy...so nothing planned there. I am big on detailing however, so I look forward to trying out some new products along the way. Thanks for providing so much information and making the process a lot easier, glad to be a part of it myself now.

This was last fall a couple months after I got her:

04-01-2023, 11:03 PM	#1
JT6Speed Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 330	Reflecting Back on the Past Year Hey guys, finally joined after lurking around here for the last year! Last April, I decided it was time to upgrade from my 2014 Mustang 5.0, which was a great car no doubt. I started by calling local dealers around my area in Northern Jersey and inquiring about what it would take to order a brand new Camaro. The used car prices were close to what I'd be paying, so I knew I had to go the new route. Fast forward a bit, and I couldn't believe that I was able to get an allocation for my exact build, and for a 2023 at that. This was the first time I ever ordered a car, and so it was really enjoyable (and sometimes frustrating) to go to the build and price tool and keep playing around with options. Ultimately, I decided on a 1SS after considering an LT1 for awhile. While I didn't need the bells and whistles of a 2SS, I wanted the benefits of going to a 1SS, like tires that are summer only and wider in the rear, Brembo rear brakes, the gauge cluster, larger infotainment screen, and most importantly the front fascia which I prefer. In the end, I went with a pretty low option build, a Black 1SS coupe with a 6 speed. I added on NPP which I couldn't have bought the car without, and a few other cosmetic add-ons like the silver spoked wheels, red calipers, front splitter, and chrome Camaro badges, which remind me of the first year '67 before they went to the script font, and also the 5th gens. Anyway, the whole process was made a lot easier by being able to follow along in the pricing/ordering sub-forum. I was able to watch the car progress through the event codes with many other members, and eagerly await the delivery (exactly 5 months which I was very happy with). Now, after 6 months since I got the car, and 1500 miles later, I'm nothing short of impressed. The car handles so much better than the Mustang did, and has a lot more torque down low. Love the transmission as well. I'm not a modification kind of guy...so nothing planned there. I am big on detailing however, so I look forward to trying out some new products along the way. Thanks for providing so much information and making the process a lot easier, glad to be a part of it myself now. This was last fall a couple months after I got her: Attached Images