What else did you look at before buying the Camaro? - Page 6

GroundhogSS · 01-06-2017, 12:32 PM

I was thinking about a McLaren P1 but didn't want a hybrid. So I went with the 2SS convertible,
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Just kidding. Only looked at the Camaro.

TimmyTurner · 01-07-2017, 12:21 AM

I considered a 2016 Z06 but my wife said hell no, and I think mainly because she thinks it would attract too many girls and it had just two seats. At least I can put my three little boys in my car right now as it stands. I don't ever really...but I can.....So go figure on that. She said I could upgrade the camaro and supercharge it and wrap it whatever etc etc...blah blah.

Then on top of that I got her prego right after that so now I'm going to have another little boy so I won't be able to fit all my little boys in my camaro ( HAHA) AND we traded in her high country for a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. So I got a 2016 camaro ss and she got a minivan....

I'm starting to think I owe her one...

bpang1234 · 01-07-2017, 02:18 AM

I was driving a 2015 Audi S4 and had been the long-term owner of a Subaru WRX before this Camaro.

I cross-shopped against the following:
1. Ford Mustang GT + Track Pack - ultimately way too slow versus the Camaro in pretty much all contests of speed and the interior isn't far superior to make up that gap.
2. Dodge Challenger SRT8 or whatever is comparable - not serious comparison, these cars are heavy and big.
3. BMW M235i - pretty cool but BMW prices are ridiculous for what you get...car felt a little too soft for me and the adjust-ability couldn't hold up against how I can adjust my 2SS to suit my needs.
4. Cadillac ATS-V - bad infotainment, price and lack of V8.
5. Subaru STI - sentimental reasons and AWD is a plus for my neck of the woods...motor is super-old and never was all that awesome even back in 2004.
6. Lexus RC or IS 350 - both too heavy but obviously would be very reliable.

Genesis7 · 01-08-2017, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosie2514

LOL I have a Porsche (weekends), Camaro (daily and weekends) and and Audi (Daily driver) and I make in a year more than you will ever make, now who is laughing....?

bpang1234 · 01-08-2017, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genesis7

LOL I have a Porsche (weekends), Camaro (daily and weekends) and and Audi (Daily driver) and I make in a year more than you will ever make, now who is laughing....?

If I had room in my garage I would do somewhat the same. I loved my Audi for daily driving but it was just too nose-heavy for me to be happy on track. The Porsche and Camaro may be redundant but they are very much different driving experiences and fun in their own ways.

USAFS197 · 01-08-2017, 05:11 AM

C5Z06
C6GS
C6Z06
Mustang GT w/ performance pack+power pack 3
2016 Camaro SS w/ A8.

I was literally enroute, check in hand for a C5Z. The guys boss sold the car the day prior in spite of him putting it aside for me. I got a phone call 30 mins into my drive to their dealership. So, I began to feverishly work out another deal. In the end, I settled on a CPO 2016 Camaro 2SS A8 w/ NPP+MRC. I'm reasonably content.

Genesis7 · 01-08-2017, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpang1234

If I had room in my garage I would do somewhat the same. I loved my Audi for daily driving but it was just too nose-heavy for me to be happy on track. The Porsche and Camaro may be redundant but they are very much different driving experiences and fun in their own ways.

Agree the Porsche is like a scalpel and the Camaro is like a Sledge hammer. Both sports cars but different experiences.

2ssconvert · 01-08-2017, 07:35 PM

Sorry for long post, but it requires a bit of explanation...
We looked at:
Jag F type V8
Corvette
Porsche 911
Boxster
We had a Nissan 350 convertible. We loved it, wanted another convertible, but wanted something easier to live with - something I could autocross and track plus take away for the weekend. Jag was awesome, but expensive, and the trunk make it totally impossible to live with. Vette nice, but we felt would be hard to live with. Porsche was great but expensive, and the operating costs (tires, oil changes, etc) made it way way too expensive to really use it the way we wanted. But the 911 got us thinking of the merits of a backseat on a convertible. On the drive home we stopped to look at the Camaro. We were both blown away, loved the interior, the sound, the drive. Did some research, realized this wasn't just a muscle car anymore, went back and drove it again and we were both blown away at the drive and the value. Really nothing else that has back seat that performs like this car and looks as good and is "reasonable money". We went with 2ss with magnetic ride, performance exhaust, etc. Car has been absolutely awesome, livable day to day, great for weekend get aways, reasonable to operate, etc.

cellsafemode · 01-08-2017, 08:06 PM

Nothing. Camaro's forever. Makes fixing and maintaining your car easier that way.

awpti · 01-08-2017, 08:24 PM

My list included the following over the course of 6 months of shopping, optioning, debating, wheeling and finally closing a deal.

1. '17 Audi S3 (fully loaded)
2. '16 Scat Pack Challenger / Charger
3. '17 BMW M3
4. '17 BMW 340i w/ xDrive
5. '16 or '17 Chevy Camaro 1SS

The last week or two of decision making was jammed up between the Camaro and the Challenger. Chevy dealer came through with a deal Dodge wouldn't even try to beat.

OMEN · 01-09-2017, 12:02 AM

still confused between 2015 c7 and 2017 camaro, although i really love porsche cayman s which is my favorite car

motorheadkev · 01-09-2017, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellsafemode

Nothing. Camaro's forever. Makes fixing and maintaining your car easier that way.

yes parts are available in most hardware stores. lol

Marty McFlew · 01-09-2017, 12:15 PM

A 69 396 Chevelle.

Dealer sold the last one from under me.

cardog · 01-09-2017, 12:32 PM

I have delayed my purchase so am still undecided. I have shopped the following (in no order)

2SS Camaro
Corvette Stingray 2LT
Cadillac ATS-V coupe
Cadillac ATS coupe 3.6 top tier (non V)
Lexus RC350 F Sport
Challenger SRT
Jaguar F Type
BMW M4
Mercedes AMG C43
Audi TT

I am currently driving a Mercedes E350 which I love. Want something sporty.

At this point, everything is pretty much eliminated except Camaro 2SS, Corvette and Cadillac ATS-V in third place. It is really between the Stingray and Camaro to be honest. The car will be a daily driver (very short commute, about 10k miles per year tops). 1 kid who will be driving (the Mercedes) by the time I buy the car, so 2 seater is no problem. It all depends on whether or not I want the corvette as a DD. The Camaro seems a bit more practical, but I love the looks of the Corvette. Rented one for a weekend last fall and it works. Love the Camaro too. Can't lose either way.

01-06-2017, 12:32 PM	#71
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 3,047	I was thinking about a McLaren P1 but didn't want a hybrid. So I went with the 2SS convertible, . . . Just kidding. Only looked at the Camaro. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers, Mamo Throttle Body Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

01-07-2017, 02:18 AM	#73
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I was driving a 2015 Audi S4 and had been the long-term owner of a Subaru WRX before this Camaro. I cross-shopped against the following: 1. Ford Mustang GT + Track Pack - ultimately way too slow versus the Camaro in pretty much all contests of speed and the interior isn't far superior to make up that gap. 2. Dodge Challenger SRT8 or whatever is comparable - not serious comparison, these cars are heavy and big. 3. BMW M235i - pretty cool but BMW prices are ridiculous for what you get...car felt a little too soft for me and the adjust-ability couldn't hold up against how I can adjust my 2SS to suit my needs. 4. Cadillac ATS-V - bad infotainment, price and lack of V8. 5. Subaru STI - sentimental reasons and AWD is a plus for my neck of the woods...motor is super-old and never was all that awesome even back in 2004. 6. Lexus RC or IS 350 - both too heavy but obviously would be very reliable. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

01-08-2017, 05:11 AM	#76
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	C5Z06 C6GS C6Z06 Mustang GT w/ performance pack+power pack 3 2016 Camaro SS w/ A8. I was literally enroute, check in hand for a C5Z. The guys boss sold the car the day prior in spite of him putting it aside for me. I got a phone call 30 mins into my drive to their dealership. So, I began to feverishly work out another deal. In the end, I settled on a CPO 2016 Camaro 2SS A8 w/ NPP+MRC. I'm reasonably content. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

01-09-2017, 12:02 AM	#81
OMEN Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oman Posts: 328 View My Garage	still confused between 2015 c7 and 2017 camaro, although i really love porsche cayman s which is my favorite car __________________ 2017 2SS RED HOT Instegram:@Monther1988 Oman Camaro Team Middle East, Oman 1LE front splitter, ZL1 Corsa Xtreme quad tips, x pipe, ZL1 Rear Diffuser, 1/LE Rear Emblems CoCo 4 Life

01-07-2017, 12:21 AM	#72
TimmyTurner Drives: Matte Black 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NOVA Posts: 144	I considered a 2016 Z06 but my wife said hell no, and I think mainly because she thinks it would attract too many girls and it had just two seats. At least I can put my three little boys in my car right now as it stands. I don't ever really...but I can.....So go figure on that. She said I could upgrade the camaro and supercharge it and wrap it whatever etc etc...blah blah. Then on top of that I got her prego right after that so now I'm going to have another little boy so I won't be able to fit all my little boys in my camaro ( HAHA) AND we traded in her high country for a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. So I got a 2016 camaro ss and she got a minivan.... I'm starting to think I owe her one...

01-08-2017, 07:35 PM	#78
2ssconvert Drives: 2 SS Blue Velvet Convertible Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 22	Sorry for long post, but it requires a bit of explanation... We looked at: Jag F type V8 Corvette Porsche 911 Boxster We had a Nissan 350 convertible. We loved it, wanted another convertible, but wanted something easier to live with - something I could autocross and track plus take away for the weekend. Jag was awesome, but expensive, and the trunk make it totally impossible to live with. Vette nice, but we felt would be hard to live with. Porsche was great but expensive, and the operating costs (tires, oil changes, etc) made it way way too expensive to really use it the way we wanted. But the 911 got us thinking of the merits of a backseat on a convertible. On the drive home we stopped to look at the Camaro. We were both blown away, loved the interior, the sound, the drive. Did some research, realized this wasn't just a muscle car anymore, went back and drove it again and we were both blown away at the drive and the value. Really nothing else that has back seat that performs like this car and looks as good and is "reasonable money". We went with 2ss with magnetic ride, performance exhaust, etc. Car has been absolutely awesome, livable day to day, great for weekend get aways, reasonable to operate, etc.

01-08-2017, 08:06 PM	#79
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	Nothing. Camaro's forever. Makes fixing and maintaining your car easier that way.

01-08-2017, 08:24 PM	#80
awpti Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro; 2016 4Runner Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 72	My list included the following over the course of 6 months of shopping, optioning, debating, wheeling and finally closing a deal. 1. '17 Audi S3 (fully loaded) 2. '16 Scat Pack Challenger / Charger 3. '17 BMW M3 4. '17 BMW 340i w/ xDrive 5. '16 or '17 Chevy Camaro 1SS The last week or two of decision making was jammed up between the Camaro and the Challenger. Chevy dealer came through with a deal Dodge wouldn't even try to beat.

01-09-2017, 12:15 PM	#83
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	A 69 396 Chevelle. Dealer sold the last one from under me.

01-09-2017, 12:32 PM	#84
cardog Drives: Mercedes E350 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 14	I have delayed my purchase so am still undecided. I have shopped the following (in no order) 2SS Camaro Corvette Stingray 2LT Cadillac ATS-V coupe Cadillac ATS coupe 3.6 top tier (non V) Lexus RC350 F Sport Challenger SRT Jaguar F Type BMW M4 Mercedes AMG C43 Audi TT I am currently driving a Mercedes E350 which I love. Want something sporty. At this point, everything is pretty much eliminated except Camaro 2SS, Corvette and Cadillac ATS-V in third place. It is really between the Stingray and Camaro to be honest. The car will be a daily driver (very short commute, about 10k miles per year tops). 1 kid who will be driving (the Mercedes) by the time I buy the car, so 2 seater is no problem. It all depends on whether or not I want the corvette as a DD. The Camaro seems a bit more practical, but I love the looks of the Corvette. Rented one for a weekend last fall and it works. Love the Camaro too. Can't lose either way.

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