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mainecobra · 09-13-2015, 06:47 PM

Ok I had a 2010 Camaro Ss rs 2ss a couple years ago and ended up selling it. So I'm back in the market and I'm stuck and need some of my fellow forum boys input. So I can get a 13 Ss m6 for a good deal or a 03 c5 z06 for a good deal as well. The Camaro is a bit more but not that much so let's say it's a wash. Camaro is under warranty also till 2018. Both have same miles. I have a baby on the way and I am leaning toward the Camaro. The z06 has had a special place in my heart and its a pure joy to drive, feels like a pure race car. But only time I would be able to drive the z is alone. Either car is just a toy and will be used as such. Which one would u guys buy and why. I guess I'm wondering if the newer fe4 suspension my link ect on the 13ss with a few mods will fill my hp needs opposed to the z06. Thanks!!!,

102SS · 09-13-2015, 06:51 PM

A Camaro fits 3 easier than a Vette

Buy the sensible shoes.

Welker2 · 09-13-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

A Camaro fits 3 easier than a Vette

Buy the sensible shoes.

^^^^ agree 100%

mainecobra · 09-13-2015, 06:58 PM

That's exactly what I'm thinking. Wouldn't be very often I could drive the z06.

sdynak · 09-13-2015, 06:59 PM

Can't go wrong with either honestly.. was in a similar position recently and unless the C5 had all the perfect options it was a Camaro for me maybe cause it was my first and what I really wanted in the end.. I enjoy time with my family and want to have others enjoy it with me. Go with your gut... you only live once and can always make another change down the road.

mainecobra · 09-13-2015, 07:02 PM

Wondering if someone could chime in that has gone from c5z to a Ss.

mainecobra · 09-13-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sdynak

Can't go wrong with either honestly.. was in a similar position recently and unless the C5 had all the perfect options it was a Camaro for me maybe cause it was my first and what I really wanted in the end.. I enjoy time with my family and want to have others enjoy it with me. Go with your gut... you only live once and can always make another change down the road.

Yea that's a big factor for me also. I want to cruise with the family don't think cruising alone in the c5z will be that cool after a while. And I've heard the new suspension in the 13 Ss is great and I love the my link head unit. And love the ls3 platform. But the damn z06's are just a pure driving dream.

NC_SS · 09-13-2015, 07:06 PM

Thought very hard about the C5Z, but the SS IMO is the better overall car.

The C5Z has more outright speed, but the creature comforts are very limited. I'd still like to own a C5Z one day, but I was more drawn to the 5th gen Camaros.

Synyster · 09-13-2015, 07:11 PM

Between a C5 and a Camaro then Camaro every time... C6 is another story.

sdynak · 09-13-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mainecobra

Yea that's a big factor for me also. I want to cruise with the family don't think cruising alone in the c5z will be that cool after a while. And I've heard the new suspension in the 13 Ss is great and I love the my link head unit. And love the ls3 platform. But the damn z06's are just a pure driving dream.

Looking in the rearview and seeing your beautiful newborn will be more amazing than any car can offer and you will still be in one amazing ride..

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AF440 · 09-13-2015, 07:22 PM

I was in the same situation as you. I had a '03 C5Z, sold it when I went overseas and came back with kids. I spent 3 years deciding what performance car to get and I ended up with a 1LE.

With a family, think of the 2 seat Vette more in line with a motorcycle than a car. You can commute and do track days, but you'll pretty much be solo.

My 1LE gives up no handling and a little speed to the c5Z but gains A LOT in being able to take the family everywhere (even road trips).

If you are really worried about nearly identical performance (I was, especially with handling) then get a 1LE. If you're not as picky, a SS will be more than enough.

2 years of having the Camaro and family together, I'm very glad I chose the Camaro over C5Z.

Joseph1LE · 09-13-2015, 07:22 PM

The back seat is the sole decider for me. And honestly I considered a C5Z (as well as a C6Z) and obviously chose the Camaro and I must say I still kind of wish I chose the Vette. The back seat comes in handy for me but it's not really something I NEED. Rarely have I ever had anyone sit back there. The C5Z is a badass car and I love the body design. I probably would have gotten one but couldn't find any in my area that were to my liking, but I did find my 1LE.

pyroguy · 09-13-2015, 08:28 PM

Between a C5 Z06 and a 13 SS Camaro, I'd have to say the Camaro. I love Corvettes and I really like Z06's, but I did not care as much for the C5 coupe vs. the "fastback" and the C5Z only had 405hp, in its later years. It is tight, even more limited if you wanted to haul any extra items in it, and as stated above, very limiting on the creature comforts. You said the SS even had a MyLink in it which, from what I have seen, is very nice. (I have a '10 so no factory installed MyLink for me!

) If I was in your shoes I'd go Camaro and start modifying! If we were talking C6 Z06, I might have to change my answer.

Gumbys69 · 09-13-2015, 08:38 PM

Both nice cars and I was in the same boat, I never used the Vette unless I was alone, the Camaro is great to drive with the family!!

09-13-2015, 06:47 PM	#1
mainecobra Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 292	C5 z06 or 2013 Ss please help my bothers! Ok I had a 2010 Camaro Ss rs 2ss a couple years ago and ended up selling it. So I'm back in the market and I'm stuck and need some of my fellow forum boys input. So I can get a 13 Ss m6 for a good deal or a 03 c5 z06 for a good deal as well. The Camaro is a bit more but not that much so let's say it's a wash. Camaro is under warranty also till 2018. Both have same miles. I have a baby on the way and I am leaning toward the Camaro. The z06 has had a special place in my heart and its a pure joy to drive, feels like a pure race car. But only time I would be able to drive the z is alone. Either car is just a toy and will be used as such. Which one would u guys buy and why. I guess I'm wondering if the newer fe4 suspension my link ect on the 13ss with a few mods will fill my hp needs opposed to the z06. Thanks!!!,

09-13-2015, 06:51 PM	#2
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,139	A Camaro fits 3 easier than a Vette Buy the sensible shoes. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

09-13-2015, 07:22 PM	#12
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	The back seat is the sole decider for me. And honestly I considered a C5Z (as well as a C6Z) and obviously chose the Camaro and I must say I still kind of wish I chose the Vette. The back seat comes in handy for me but it's not really something I NEED. Rarely have I ever had anyone sit back there. The C5Z is a badass car and I love the body design. I probably would have gotten one but couldn't find any in my area that were to my liking, but I did find my 1LE. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

09-13-2015, 08:28 PM	#13
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Between a C5 Z06 and a 13 SS Camaro, I'd have to say the Camaro. I love Corvettes and I really like Z06's, but I did not care as much for the C5 coupe vs. the "fastback" and the C5Z only had 405hp, in its later years. It is tight, even more limited if you wanted to haul any extra items in it, and as stated above, very limiting on the creature comforts. You said the SS even had a MyLink in it which, from what I have seen, is very nice. (I have a '10 so no factory installed MyLink for me! ) If I was in your shoes I'd go Camaro and start modifying! If we were talking C6 Z06, I might have to change my answer. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

09-13-2015, 06:58 PM	#4
mainecobra Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 292	That's exactly what I'm thinking. Wouldn't be very often I could drive the z06.

09-13-2015, 06:59 PM	#5
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Can't go wrong with either honestly.. was in a similar position recently and unless the C5 had all the perfect options it was a Camaro for me maybe cause it was my first and what I really wanted in the end.. I enjoy time with my family and want to have others enjoy it with me. Go with your gut... you only live once and can always make another change down the road.

09-13-2015, 07:02 PM	#6
mainecobra Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 292	Wondering if someone could chime in that has gone from c5z to a Ss.

09-13-2015, 07:06 PM	#8
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Thought very hard about the C5Z, but the SS IMO is the better overall car. The C5Z has more outright speed, but the creature comforts are very limited. I'd still like to own a C5Z one day, but I was more drawn to the 5th gen Camaros.

09-13-2015, 07:11 PM	#9
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Between a C5 and a Camaro then Camaro every time... C6 is another story.

09-13-2015, 07:22 PM	#11
AF440 Drives: 2014 1LE, CRT, Recaros, NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 43	I was in the same situation as you. I had a '03 C5Z, sold it when I went overseas and came back with kids. I spent 3 years deciding what performance car to get and I ended up with a 1LE. With a family, think of the 2 seat Vette more in line with a motorcycle than a car. You can commute and do track days, but you'll pretty much be solo. My 1LE gives up no handling and a little speed to the c5Z but gains A LOT in being able to take the family everywhere (even road trips). If you are really worried about nearly identical performance (I was, especially with handling) then get a 1LE. If you're not as picky, a SS will be more than enough. 2 years of having the Camaro and family together, I'm very glad I chose the Camaro over C5Z.

09-13-2015, 08:38 PM	#14
Gumbys69 Drives: Yellow SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Medicine Hat AB Posts: 30	Both nice cars and I was in the same boat, I never used the Vette unless I was alone, the Camaro is great to drive with the family!!