Keep C6 Vette or Get 16 camaro - Page 3

KingLT1 · 11-08-2018, 10:11 AM

Camaro all day ...I drove several Vettes(C5 Z06&C6 GS &Z06) with the intent to buy a Vette and came home with a SS. Cost was not a factor...too me the 6th gen SS is more fun to drive and the low end torque is so much better then a LS3 or 7.

Syphon23 · 11-08-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Camaro all day ...I drove several Vettes(C5 Z06&C6 GS &Z06) with the intent to buy a Vette and came home with a SS. Cost was not a factor...too me the 6th gen SS is more fun to drive and the low end torque is so much better then a LS3 or 7.

Interesting. I've driven the SS and I own a LS3 Corvette. And my Vette feels more torque-y than the SS did. Prob due to it being 600lbs lighter.

Chazzz · 11-08-2018, 09:11 PM

I would keep the corvettte convertible. You will so miss the top down fun and head turning compliments, plus make sure you do your research on 2016 first year production issues along with all the other typical Gen6 problems. They may make you forget your heavy steering issue real quick....

KingLT1 · 11-09-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Syphon23

Interesting. I've driven the SS and I own a LS3 Corvette. And my Vette feels more torque-y than the SS did. Prob due to it being 600lbs lighter.

LT1 has 70ft lb more torque at 2k rpm. The LS3 is lazy under 3k rpm.

Syphon23 · 11-09-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

LT1 has 70ft lb more torque at 2k rpm. The LS3 is lazy under 3k rpm.

Well that is true but its more about 50lbs. Guess the weight plays the biggest roll. All I know is when I go WOT the Corvette def put me back in my seat more than the Camaro did.

newmoon · 11-11-2018, 07:15 AM

Your likely just getting the itch for something different, happens to me every few years. Are you looking for a bump in performance, maybe a lightly used 6th Gen 1LE would work, how about a C6 Z06 their prices have really come down, they look great and perform fantastic.

Syphon23 · 11-11-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

Your likely just getting the itch for something different, happens to me every few years. Are you looking for a bump in performance, maybe a lightly used 6th Gen 1LE would work, how about a C6 Z06 their prices have really come down, they look great and perform fantastic.

Yeah you can get a NICE C6 Z06 for 30kish.

fusionchicken · 12-11-2018, 08:21 AM

very different driving experiences, the Camaro sits much higher.

LS2/3 vs LT1 even with the Camaro being heavier, I personally didn't feel much difference in my old LS3 C6. The LT1 is very torquey and it moves the Camaro out really well

Interior and driving dynamics the new Camaro SS is excellent in the canyons, but overall I'd say the C6 is still a much more fun experience due to its seat position, plus the OP's C6 is a convertible. Entering a corner in a very low car like the C6 vs. a Camaro is just a different experience, even if the Camaro can do it just as well or faster.

If this car is a weekend toy I'd stick with the Vette. If the car may see daily duty the Camaro is awesome. The rear seats are tiny but they're better than nothing. The LT1 noise and Camaro interior amenities are really nice to have IMO.

NEGXXIS · 12-11-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LS6-M22

All I can say is I went from an 09 Z06 to a 17 1LE and I don't regret it one bit. The Z was way faster but the Camaro wins in every other department

I agree. I also went from a 09 Z06 to a 16 SS

Idaho2018GTPremium · 12-12-2018, 11:57 AM

Nobody has mentioned safety. The '16 SS likely has superior safety ratings vs the older Vette. Check IIHS.org to confirm. I know we don't necessarily buy sports cars for safety, but it is nice peace of mind to know the car you're driving is safer than another, older option, and just as fast (or faster in most cases). That's one of the many reasons I upgraded from a '07 MazdaSpeed3 to a new car.

NW-99SS · 12-12-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium

Nobody has mentioned safety. The '16 SS likely has superior safety ratings vs the older Vette. Check IIHS.org to confirm. I know we don't necessarily buy sports cars for safety, but it is nice peace of mind to know the car you're driving is safer than another, older option, and just as fast (or faster in most cases). That's one of the many reasons I upgraded from a '07 MazdaSpeed3 to a new car.

C6 Corvettes aren't listed on IIHS.org

A C6 isn't that old, yes it's a gen behind the 2016 Camaro, but it there isn't a big difference in safety from the C6 to the C7 or sixth gen Camaro.

redcoats1976 · 12-14-2018, 12:24 PM

6 of 0ne,half dozen of the other.both great cars although i would lean towards the vette.if you are just wanting something "new" get it professionally wrapped a different color or different wheels.at 43,000 miles the fun is far from over.

GTSLOW · 12-14-2018, 12:44 PM

If you were moving into a 1LE SS or a ZL1 I would say yes. But that's a nice looking Vette and I wouldn't move into an ordinary SS.

jguay · 12-14-2018, 04:18 PM

I traded my 09 Corvette for a 17 Camaro 2ss. No real regrets. The 09 Vette is really an 05 (had one of those too!) with upgraded motor and tranny. But everything else is pretty much 05. Camaro sounds better, has backup camera, modern Nav and just more up to date in general. What I do miss about the Vette is being a member of the "brotherhood". I've owned 3 vettes and 7 camaros. With the camaros I never felt like I was part of something. I miss the "wave" from fellow vette owners

11-08-2018, 10:11 AM	#29
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,786	Camaro all day ...I drove several Vettes(C5 Z06&C6 GS &Z06) with the intent to buy a Vette and came home with a SS. Cost was not a factor...too me the 6th gen SS is more fun to drive and the low end torque is so much better then a LS3 or 7. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

11-11-2018, 07:15 AM	#34
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	Your likely just getting the itch for something different, happens to me every few years. Are you looking for a bump in performance, maybe a lightly used 6th Gen 1LE would work, how about a C6 Z06 their prices have really come down, they look great and perform fantastic. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

12-12-2018, 11:57 AM	#38
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,204	Nobody has mentioned safety. The '16 SS likely has superior safety ratings vs the older Vette. Check IIHS.org to confirm. I know we don't necessarily buy sports cars for safety, but it is nice peace of mind to know the car you're driving is safer than another, older option, and just as fast (or faster in most cases). That's one of the many reasons I upgraded from a '07 MazdaSpeed3 to a new car. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

12-14-2018, 12:44 PM	#41
GTSLOW Daily Driven 1LE Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 293	If you were moving into a 1LE SS or a ZL1 I would say yes. But that's a nice looking Vette and I wouldn't move into an ordinary SS. __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE

11-08-2018, 09:11 PM	#31
Chazzz Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 A8 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 497	I would keep the corvettte convertible. You will so miss the top down fun and head turning compliments, plus make sure you do your research on 2016 first year production issues along with all the other typical Gen6 problems. They may make you forget your heavy steering issue real quick....

12-11-2018, 08:21 AM	#36
fusionchicken Drives: c6 z06 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 6	very different driving experiences, the Camaro sits much higher. LS2/3 vs LT1 even with the Camaro being heavier, I personally didn't feel much difference in my old LS3 C6. The LT1 is very torquey and it moves the Camaro out really well Interior and driving dynamics the new Camaro SS is excellent in the canyons, but overall I'd say the C6 is still a much more fun experience due to its seat position, plus the OP's C6 is a convertible. Entering a corner in a very low car like the C6 vs. a Camaro is just a different experience, even if the Camaro can do it just as well or faster. If this car is a weekend toy I'd stick with the Vette. If the car may see daily duty the Camaro is awesome. The rear seats are tiny but they're better than nothing. The LT1 noise and Camaro interior amenities are really nice to have IMO.

12-14-2018, 12:24 PM	#40
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,914	6 of 0ne,half dozen of the other.both great cars although i would lean towards the vette.if you are just wanting something "new" get it professionally wrapped a different color or different wheels.at 43,000 miles the fun is far from over.

12-14-2018, 04:18 PM	#42
jguay Drives: 2017 2ss Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 4	I traded my 09 Corvette for a 17 Camaro 2ss. No real regrets. The 09 Vette is really an 05 (had one of those too!) with upgraded motor and tranny. But everything else is pretty much 05. Camaro sounds better, has backup camera, modern Nav and just more up to date in general. What I do miss about the Vette is being a member of the "brotherhood". I've owned 3 vettes and 7 camaros. With the camaros I never felt like I was part of something. I miss the "wave" from fellow vette owners

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