Joined the club: Used 2016 SS2

lewisd · 01-11-2018, 05:55 PM

It's been a long time coming, but I finally got my Camaro SS!

That's my new (to me) 2016 Camaro SS, parked next to my 2014 WRX. I've got a car for any weather now.

The Camaro has the red leather inserts, dual mode exhaust, magnetic ride control, sunroof, and the SS2 package.

My uncle used to race an IROC-Z in the Players GM series, back in the mid/late 80s. I've had a soft spot for Camaros ever since then. When the 2010 came out, I was interested, but the style just didn't quite do it for me. I thought about getting an early 90's one, but I'm kind of done with the hassles of old vehicles. When I saw the 2016 styling changes, handling improvements, etc etc, I was totally sold!

Late last summer, I decided it was finally time to get serious about it, started looking around at used prices, tucking some money aside. Was planning to get a new one in July. But then, in December (shitty weather for test driving an SS, lol) I found a used one with all the options I wanted, with color/appearance I liked. Then I got a new job this year with a hiring bonus, and that was that!

I'll probably still trade it in later this year on a new one, but now it's a question of whether I get the 2018 towards the end of the model year, or wait for the 2019. Really depends on if the 2019 ends up with the 10-speed automatic, and doesn't completely screw up the front/rear styling.

Pretty damn excited. I've only had it for a week yet, and haven't had tons of time to drive it. I don't think I've had it past 50% throttle, and with how wet things have been around here, that had me goin' a bit sideways.

SSDan · 01-11-2018, 06:59 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the perma-grin club whenever you are behind the wheel.

Gunkk · 01-11-2018, 07:02 PM

Welcome, Stormtrooper!

cmeJATT · 01-11-2018, 07:05 PM

Congrats on the Camaro!! You’ll love it!

I use to own a 2015 WRX before my camaro .. I do miss that car still lol

urirx98 · 01-23-2018, 11:41 PM

nice

BrianL · 01-24-2018, 08:41 AM

Welcome & nice car. Any plans for mods upcoming?

I'd keep vs. trade it in soon personally.

gpskinzhut · 01-24-2018, 09:17 AM

Welcome!

LuvMI · 01-24-2018, 09:40 AM

Purdy...

avalonandl · 01-24-2018, 10:01 AM

Congrats: You got the right options with MRC and NPP. That makes the car more fun, tour mode when you want to relax, and turn on the snarly exhaust and tight suspension with Track mode.

camaromike77 · 01-24-2018, 10:21 AM

CONGRATS! BEAUTIFUL ride!

lewisd · 01-24-2018, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianL

Welcome & nice car. Any plans for mods upcoming?

I'd keep vs. trade it in soon personally.

No mod plans. It's way more power than anything else I've driven, so it'll keep me pretty happy in that respect for a long time.

I'm not personally a _huge_ fan of the black wheels and stripe. Don't get me wrong, I think it looks fantastic together like that, especially with the black bowties too. It's just not the style I would have chosen for myself. That's why I want to get a new one. That was my original plan, but was apprehensive about dropping $57k on a car I'd barely even had a chance to drive. The dealers would never let me take a new SS for a drive, and I was having a hard time finding any used 2016+ ones to take for a drive. My personal choice would be white, no stripe, the "normal" wheels, and take the SS logos off. That's what I'll do if I buy new.

lewisd · 01-24-2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avalonandl

Congrats: You got the right options with MRC and NPP. That makes the car more fun, tour mode when you want to relax, and turn on the snarly exhaust and tight suspension with Track mode.

Yeah! I was pretty dead set on those options, plus sunroof. I have the steering fixed in tour, the exhaust fixed in sport, and the ride linked to the drive mode. Love that setup! Just wish I could change the exhaust mode _before_ starting the car so it's not _always_ so loud firing up.

Curr · 01-24-2018, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewisd

Yeah! I was pretty dead set on those options, plus sunroof. I have the steering fixed in tour, the exhaust fixed in sport, and the ride linked to the drive mode. Love that setup! Just wish I could change the exhaust mode _before_ starting the car so it's not _always_ so loud firing up.

Get in the car and close the door. Do NOT step on the clutch. Hold the start button down for about 5-7 seconds. The electronics will boot up and you can go in and change the mode to Stealth and then start the car normally.

If you got an auto, not sure how you'd do it, don't own one.

VQ35DE · 01-24-2018, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curr

Get in the car and close the door. Do NOT step on the clutch. Hold the start button down for about 5-7 seconds. The electronics will boot up and you can go in and change the mode to Stealth and then start the car normally.

If you got an auto, not sure how you'd do it, don't own one.

With the auto , just don't step on the brake. All the rest is the same.

01-11-2018, 05:55 PM	#1
lewisd Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 79	Joined the club: Used 2016 SS2 It's been a long time coming, but I finally got my Camaro SS! That's my new (to me) 2016 Camaro SS, parked next to my 2014 WRX. I've got a car for any weather now. The Camaro has the red leather inserts, dual mode exhaust, magnetic ride control, sunroof, and the SS2 package. My uncle used to race an IROC-Z in the Players GM series, back in the mid/late 80s. I've had a soft spot for Camaros ever since then. When the 2010 came out, I was interested, but the style just didn't quite do it for me. I thought about getting an early 90's one, but I'm kind of done with the hassles of old vehicles. When I saw the 2016 styling changes, handling improvements, etc etc, I was totally sold! Late last summer, I decided it was finally time to get serious about it, started looking around at used prices, tucking some money aside. Was planning to get a new one in July. But then, in December (shitty weather for test driving an SS, lol) I found a used one with all the options I wanted, with color/appearance I liked. Then I got a new job this year with a hiring bonus, and that was that! I'll probably still trade it in later this year on a new one, but now it's a question of whether I get the 2018 towards the end of the model year, or wait for the 2019. Really depends on if the 2019 ends up with the 10-speed automatic, and doesn't completely screw up the front/rear styling. Pretty damn excited. I've only had it for a week yet, and haven't had tons of time to drive it. I don't think I've had it past 50% throttle, and with how wet things have been around here, that had me goin' a bit sideways.

01-11-2018, 06:59 PM	#2
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Congrats! Welcome to the perma-grin club whenever you are behind the wheel. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

01-23-2018, 11:41 PM	#5
urirx98 Drives: 2016 Bumble Bee Yellow 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 147	nice __________________ 2016 BumbleBee 2SS, K&N Air Intake, Satin Black wrapped hood, Matte Black spoiler, front spoiler still in box

01-24-2018, 09:17 AM	#7
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,960 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

01-24-2018, 10:01 AM	#9
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Congrats: You got the right options with MRC and NPP. That makes the car more fun, tour mode when you want to relax, and turn on the snarly exhaust and tight suspension with Track mode. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-11-2018, 07:02 PM	#3
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Welcome, Stormtrooper!

01-11-2018, 07:05 PM	#4
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,364	Congrats on the Camaro!! You’ll love it! I use to own a 2015 WRX before my camaro .. I do miss that car still lol

01-24-2018, 08:41 AM	#6
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	Welcome & nice car. Any plans for mods upcoming? I'd keep vs. trade it in soon personally.

01-24-2018, 09:40 AM	#8
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Purdy...

01-24-2018, 10:21 AM	#10
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	CONGRATS! BEAUTIFUL ride! __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

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