[PinLover]

Originally Posted by mo jazzn

Hello to all. PinLover i am on the fence for the 50th SS or 50th LT2 v6 auto on both. Are you happy overall with the V6. I also notice there is very little negotiation room with dealers. Never, Never drive SS first....lol

I went from a 2013 2LT/RS V6 Auto to the 2017 2LT/RS 50th V6 M6. I have driven an SS and for me, the V6 has plenty of power. Both my 13 & 17 have more HP than my 87 IROC-Z. I don't race, track, or do burnouts. I can cruise and enjoy, or downshift and take off when needed - a lot of 1 lane roads in the country here with many slower trucks and old folks! Going from 60 to 80 is very quick and responsive! Letting it loose now and then, I get up to 80 from first to 4th gear quickly as well. Overall, I love the step-up from the Gen5 to the Gen6. I feel like I'm in a cockpit - I can access all the controls (once you learn them) easily. All your standard features are going to be the same in a Gen6 RS or SS - you're just adding 120 HP under the hood. If you feel you need it, then go for it. I don't and I definitely don't regret my purchase of the V6 (again).

I also looked at the financial aspect. It's not just the extra $5k-$10k on an SS sticker... it's also the gas and insurance. I'm 46 and my insurance rates aren't bad at all, but the SS would add a minimum $20/month for the rest of my ownership (with rates going up over time as well). The gas - having to put premium in and getting lower mpg means more gas at a higher cost.

If you order your 50th, you will have little room for negotiation. You will only have any current incentives. If the 50th is already on the lot, you probably have more wiggle room.

Good luck to you... any other questions just ask - preferably in the Club F1fty thread and not hijack this thread.