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Olddudesrule · 01-01-2018, 02:14 PM

OP, not to be in your financial business, but if you're only putting $10K on a car that will likely cost you @$70K, you're looking at a whopping monthly car payment, probably in the $700+ range. I would consider that......great cars, as I've said, but that's monthly rent or a house payment for some lucky folks. Just the .02 cents of an old dude.

Hellfighter · 01-01-2018, 02:20 PM

Yes in a heartbeat.

InFiD3ViL · 01-01-2018, 02:37 PM

Yes, no doubt about it.

I love my car very much...But come on!

pyroguy · 01-01-2018, 03:51 PM

No I wouldn’t and I’ve always been a BIG Corvette fan. The reason is because the C7 Corvettes just don’t have a whole lot of room to them. The interiors feel more similar to a late C3 to me as far as size. I would love to have that kind of power, but I can get that with a 6th gen ZL1 so why compromise all of the extra room?

KenKat · 01-01-2018, 03:54 PM

You are talking about the difference between a 6-7 year old car worth around $20-25k and a 1-2 year old car worth around $65-70k. Few wouldn’t take that trade straight up.

However, money is almost always an object. If it wasn’t, we’d all own at least one of each. Only you can really decide if you can afford a $70k car and there’s always the question of can vs. should.

hunter1660 · 01-01-2018, 04:09 PM

It's all about what you want...the C7 is the only vette I'd consider...But I love my Camaro. From the first 5th gen I saw, I had to have one. It replaced my 69" SS Camaro and to me there's no comparison between the two. I supercharged my baby and that took the love to the next level.

STALKER · 01-01-2018, 04:21 PM

Absolutely!

LT1Zob · 01-01-2018, 05:20 PM

It’s a personal financial decision. If I sold the 1LE, I’d get a Z06. Opted for plan B. Kept the 1LE, picked up a brand new Z51 with the exact options I wanted on a big year-end discount last year. The Camaro is an incredibly fun muscle car, but the C7 is another animal altogether.

wakespeak · 01-01-2018, 05:28 PM

Do you need a Z06? Why not just the Grand Sport? Actually a Gen5 ZL1 would be interesting and great deal.

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-01-2018, 05:31 PM

Absolutely without hesitation

InFiD3ViL · 01-01-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Absolutely without hesitation

Yup. Think of it this way...

The STOCK LT1 Corvette, performance wise, is already beyond what most of us, even some cammed guys have. That 'lightness' really makes a huge difference. Yes, we can lose weight, but at what cost? There is a 400/500 pound difference right off that bat. For us to lose that kind of weight, we would essentially be driving a shell.

And aerodynamically, we will never be where the Vette is.

For me personally, I truly adore my Camaro. I feel it is an extension of myself. But I have now owned 5-6 Camaro/Firebirds. I have owned ZERO Vettes.

But the bottom line is that I am not in a position financially to be able to afford a C6 Vette, let alone a stock C7. So a Z06 is pretty much a pipe dream at this time.

Moto-Mojo · 01-01-2018, 05:51 PM

As much as I think the new Vettes are bad ass, I’m old enough that I remember the stigma of, ‘old dude in a Corvette’ is compensating for something. I never got that sense with the Camaro, although some outside our circle may think the same. Sorry, it’s just old tapes, I guess. I think I’d save my pennies for an older 911 Carrera.

InFiD3ViL · 01-01-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

As much as I think the new Vettes are bad ass, I’m old enough that I remember the stigma of, ‘old dude in a Corvette’ is compensating for something. I never got that sense with the Camaro, although some outside our circle may think the same. Sorry, it’s just old tapes, I guess. I think I’d save my pennies for an older 911 Carrera.

Lol, if you are concerned with the Vette stigma just imagine the stereotypical baggage that comes from driving a Porsche. Thankfully modern Porsche drivers have handed a lot of that off to Audi drivers, but there is still plenty of it left.

As for the Camaro stereotype? I fit into it pretty well. I am 43 years old (no mullet thankfully) and wear primarily concert shirts...Gun's N' Roses, RHCP, Nirvana, etc. So I am not exactly helping the cause here.

SquawkVFR · 01-01-2018, 06:02 PM

No. Not at any price. Look here, my Camaro is not a poor mans Corvette. Personally I could afford a ‘vette just as easily as a Camaro, it’s just that I’ve been in love Camaros since I was 8 years old and that’s that.

(Besides I’m not 72 years old, I already have a good looking wife and my car is faster than any stock Corvette, so I’m good).

01-01-2018, 02:14 PM	#15
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	OP, not to be in your financial business, but if you're only putting $10K on a car that will likely cost you @$70K, you're looking at a whopping monthly car payment, probably in the $700+ range. I would consider that......great cars, as I've said, but that's monthly rent or a house payment for some lucky folks. Just the .02 cents of an old dude. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

01-01-2018, 02:20 PM	#16
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	Yes in a heartbeat. __________________

01-01-2018, 02:37 PM	#17
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Yes, no doubt about it. I love my car very much...But come on! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-01-2018, 03:51 PM	#18
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	No I wouldn’t and I’ve always been a BIG Corvette fan. The reason is because the C7 Corvettes just don’t have a whole lot of room to them. The interiors feel more similar to a late C3 to me as far as size. I would love to have that kind of power, but I can get that with a 6th gen ZL1 so why compromise all of the extra room? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-01-2018, 04:09 PM	#20
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	It's all about what you want...the C7 is the only vette I'd consider...But I love my Camaro. From the first 5th gen I saw, I had to have one. It replaced my 69" SS Camaro and to me there's no comparison between the two. I supercharged my baby and that took the love to the next level. __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

01-01-2018, 03:54 PM	#19
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	You are talking about the difference between a 6-7 year old car worth around $20-25k and a 1-2 year old car worth around $65-70k. Few wouldn’t take that trade straight up. However, money is almost always an object. If it wasn’t, we’d all own at least one of each. Only you can really decide if you can afford a $70k car and there’s always the question of can vs. should.

01-01-2018, 04:21 PM	#21
STALKER Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 340	Absolutely! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS Spring Edition LSX440ci LSX Block, MAST 305 Black Labels, Exceldyne Valves, Diamond Pistons, Callies Crank & Rods, Cam Motion Cam, Johnson 2116LSR Lifters, Comp XDA Pushrods, Jesel Rockers, Mamo MSD, NW 102, Roto-Fab CAI, FAST 65# Injectors, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Kooks 2" Headers, Corsa Sport 3" Catback, Z28 Shifter, ZR1 Clutch, Katech LW Flywheel, 1LE 3.91 Diff, LPW Diff Cover, BMR - 1.4" Springs, LCA's, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Sway Bars, End Links, Diff Bushings, and Tunnel Brace, Z28/1LE Strut Tower Brace, Improved Racing Oil Cooler 2023 Camaro ZL1 / 1LE Stock

01-01-2018, 05:20 PM	#22
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	It’s a personal financial decision. If I sold the 1LE, I’d get a Z06. Opted for plan B. Kept the 1LE, picked up a brand new Z51 with the exact options I wanted on a big year-end discount last year. The Camaro is an incredibly fun muscle car, but the C7 is another animal altogether. Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

01-01-2018, 05:28 PM	#23
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Do you need a Z06? Why not just the Grand Sport? Actually a Gen5 ZL1 would be interesting and great deal. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

01-01-2018, 05:31 PM	#24
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Absolutely without hesitation __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-01-2018, 05:51 PM	#26
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	As much as I think the new Vettes are bad ass, I’m old enough that I remember the stigma of, ‘old dude in a Corvette’ is compensating for something. I never got that sense with the Camaro, although some outside our circle may think the same. Sorry, it’s just old tapes, I guess. I think I’d save my pennies for an older 911 Carrera. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-01-2018, 06:02 PM	#28
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	No. Not at any price. Look here, my Camaro is not a poor mans Corvette. Personally I could afford a ‘vette just as easily as a Camaro, it’s just that I’ve been in love Camaros since I was 8 years old and that’s that. (Besides I’m not 72 years old, I already have a good looking wife and my car is faster than any stock Corvette, so I’m good).