[DougCBJ]

Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

In my opinion if you want a sports car you buy it. Sorry but a 4 or 6 cylinder Camaro is NOT a sports car it's a "I'm to scared" car. I'm currently on my 5th Camaro 2 I still own (2001&2016) all of which were and are well over 400 hp. Now let's hear all the hater comments.

It sounds like you are the hater comment.

[raptor5244]

Originally Posted by Hyper RS

Yes, I have. Sure, I would rather have the 1SS with the V8 or preferably the 2SS, but then I would have to give up my '02 Vette convertible.....which I would not want to do! Buyers remorse can work both ways!

Since you already have a Corvette, I can see why you may not have as much desire for the V8 in the Camaro. You can just hop in the vette when you need to scratch that itch.

Have you factored the additional cost of owning both cars, insurance, maintenance,etc. vs. just consolidating and getting a 1SS/2SS? I have owned a few vettes including a 2002 Z06 but honestly they don't even compare to the new SS. MRC, NPP exhaust, all the latest tech, LT1, rev matching manual or super quick shifting A8. The car is a quantum leap in refinement and performance over the C5 and Gen 5 Camaros.

[Richard0nee]

Originally Posted by raptor5244

Since you already have a Corvette, I can see why you may not have as much desire for the V8 in the Camaro. You can just hop in the vette when you need to scratch that itch.

Have you factored the additional cost of owning both cars, insurance, maintenance,etc. vs. just consolidating and getting a 1SS/2SS? I have owned a few vettes including a 2002 Z06 but honestly they don't even compare to the new SS. MRC, NPP exhaust, all the latest tech, LT1, rev matching manual or super quick shifting A8. The car is a quantum leap in refinement and performance over the C5 and Gen 5 Camaros.

Spot on analysis.!

[Ponyeatr16ss]

Originally Posted by DougCBJ

It sounds like you are the hater comment.

I'm only saying because of all of the "oh I should've bought an SS" comments I've already read two today. I could've told ya that at "V6" on the window sticker.

[Hyper RS]

Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

I'm only saying because of all of the "oh I should've bought an SS" comments I've already read two today. I could've told ya that at "V6" on the window sticker.

There is such a thing as affordability and practicality! Sure, most would prefer the V8 over the V6, however, many can not afford the extra 10 grand for a 1SS vs. 1LT. The new V6 has 335 HP in a 3400 pound car. It is only a second off from the V8 in both 0-60 and the quarter mile. On the street, does that make that much of a difference? The ZL1 is coming soon with at least 640 HP...I wonder how many 1SS and 2SS owners will have remorse for not waiting for that one? If money was no object...I would buy a new Z06 Convertible!

[Zack46]

Originally Posted by Hyper RS

If money was no object...I would buy a new Z06 Convertible!

+1

[JoshuaHyperblue2ss]

I somedays regret not getting the m6. Then I watch a zo6 stall on a hill or watch a gt500 try to launch and smile thinking that never be me again. That and the wife has easy access to my private parts well city driving ������

[camaro1&6]

I have huge remorse, chevrolet built a Lemon and has made my first new car purchase in my life be horrible, I will probably never buy a new car again, especially a first year build . Stick to my old truck and old cars many great things about the car but I'm not a test car dummy for GM . They should have tested this car before they released it or not let some under trained person do quality, Remorse absolutely But this is on GM

[Ponyeatr16ss]

Originally Posted by Hyper RS

There is such a thing as affordability and practicality! Sure, most would prefer the V8 over the V6, however, many can not afford the extra 10 grand for a 1SS vs. 1LT. The new V6 has 335 HP in a 3400 pound car. It is only a second off from the V8 in both 0-60 and the quarter mile. On the street, does that make that much of a difference? The ZL1 is coming soon with at least 640 HP...I wonder how many 1SS and 2SS owners will have remorse for not waiting for that one? If money was no object...I would buy a new Z06 Convertible!

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[Heavymetal454]

Originally Posted by camaro1&6

I have huge remorse, chevrolet built a Lemon and has made my first new car purchase in my life be horrible, I will probably never buy a new car again, especially a first year build . Stick to my old truck and old cars many great things about the car but I'm not a test car dummy for GM . They should have tested this car before they released it or not let some under trained person do quality, Remorse absolutely But this is on GM

It is unfortunate that you have had an issue. However it may be noteworthy to point out that your dilemma is not indicative of the Camaro platform in general. What exactly did they not test? The quality control aspect is understandable. If it doesn't meet a certain standard it should be rejected. I have read this thread and there appear to be legitimate issues but it comes down to ownership. Neither GM or the dealer are owning the problem. This my friend is a human civilization problem. It's not unique to any particular corporation. As a society no one accepts blame very well. Sad.

[90503]

This has some good parallels that may be helpful.....Christoper Walken offers some good advice that seems appropriate here...sheesh....

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-SOD...e_flower_shop/

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by Zack46

Buyer's remorse

I know my 2LT V6 RS is a fast car. A lot faster than most cars on the road. I keep looking at the facts, 0-60 with the automatic 5.1 seconds and just 1.1 seconds behind the 2016 SS. (4.0 seconds). 13.5 seconds in the 1/4 mile compared to 12.3 seconds for the SS. I have put as much mods on my car as I possibly can. (front splitter, rear blade spoiler, splash guards, window tint, black bowties, etc.)

Why not compare your V6 RS for the attributes where it's not giving away as much? And maybe work on those.

Seems to me that a V6 RS coupe would be a decent place to start running at road courses with. Sure, the SS cars will pull you going down the longer straights, but if you put only a little work into your RS's suspension/wheels/tires/brakes they won't be shaking you off their bumpers through the twisty sections. And you'll end up being a more skilled driver for when you do get your SS. Don't underestimate the value of this.

Autointerests and other HPDE groups run at Mid-Ohio, which can't be all that far away from you.


Norm

[camaro1&6]

Originally Posted by Heavymetal454

It is unfortunate that you have had an issue. However it may be noteworthy to point out that your dilemma is not indicative of the Camaro platform in general. What exactly did they not test? The quality control aspect is understandable. If it doesn't meet a certain standard it should be rejected. I have read this thread and there appear to be legitimate issues but it comes down to ownership. Neither GM or the dealer are owning the problem. This my friend is a human civilization problem. It's not unique to any particular corporation. As a society no one accepts blame very well. Sad.

It's noteworthy to point out that this is my buyer's remorse, that is what this thread is about right?. I'm really not sure what your point is !?, my car has been nothing but problems since purchase unfortunately for me yes and do I have remorse absolutely that is the point here and that's how I feel . I wish I would have just put the money into my old chevrolet cars and truck (67 Camaro, 69 Nova 06 Duramax ) . If you can't tell by my other vehicles that I'm a loyal customer and not just on here bashing the Car maybe the reality of the thread might sink in. Have a great day to you all hope you all enjoy your Cars , I know I haven't been able to, just a test dummy for chevrolet R & D

[01pewterz28]

I owned a 2001 Z/28 the day I purchased my 2010 2LT/RS and I owned that 2001 Z/28 for 6 years after and I will tell you I enjoyed driving my 2010 far more then my 01 Z/28. In fact I only drove the 2001 a total of 5 more times in the 6 years of owning my 5th Gen. I finally sold the 01 Z/28 V8 and I still own the 5th Gen V6.

Its what ever makes you happy, the older I get the less and less I need the power 300+ is plenty for me. I am more about the creature comforts and less about the power we still end up at the same traffic light w/in a second or 2