Opinion on switching cars? - Page 2

TopHatPlus · 09-11-2017, 11:32 PM

I would think the older car on a day to day basis would make you really miss your new car.

Go test drive a C6 and see how it makes you feel.

Maybe hunt around and try to find a better deal on a new SS?

TunaMelt · 09-12-2017, 04:02 AM

A 9 second daily driver that's reliable and comfortable is going to be tough. If you're ok with the creature comfort downgrade then the C6 is easily the better choice if you want to go fast for cheap. Go find a few and see what you think. You can take advantage of depreciation instead of being a victim to it yet again.

Zeke.Malvo · 09-12-2017, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDanny

Money isn't an issue per say, I've been fine with the expenses of the SS, but I figured why not save a couple coins on a C6.

My goals for either car is it becoming a 9 second car, but also daily driveable(ish) lol. And also, taking turns decently.

If money isn't an issue, get a C7.

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wwiiavfan · 09-12-2017, 05:15 AM

Get the new one, buy the wrecked one back from the insurance company in the cheap. Pull your mod parts for the new car, part out the wrecked one and use the proceeds for more mods on the new one.

Exia · 09-12-2017, 08:03 AM

Heres hoping yours gets totalled out. I was only in an accident recently (someone ran a red light and I hit their drivers side). My car was not written off but had 13.5k worth of damage to the front. I had also just signed two weeks prior for a new C7 to be factory ordered that I would trade in the Camaro on. I cannot claim diminshed value because Canada so I essentially have to eat the loss myself when It comes to trade in.

I hope your ordeal goea your way. For what you want to do with the car I would go for the C6, however I agree with everyone that you would enjoy the SS better due to the modern interior.

LT4Greg · 09-12-2017, 08:31 AM

I feel your pain Danny. My '16 was involved in a head accident last November and when it was all said and done the damage was about $18,000.00. Major front end damage on passenger side and both side airbags deployed in addition to the passenger front seat side bolster and right side suspension pieces and wheel. Mine was repaired by my insurance company and took the body shop about 2 months to repair because some parts were back ordered due to it being a new model car. The car drives just like it did before the accident and really not glad it was a total because of money that I put down and it still had to be paid off. I know it has diminished value and probably listed on car fax too but I couldn't afford another new SS. So just wait and see if yours is a total as it might be repaired if the damage is not too bad. And on the subject of a Corvette I think I would move up to a C7 over a C6 if it were me. They cost more but it's a newer platform and parts are coming out albeit slowly to mod them. Also, do you have any pics you can post of your SS with the damage? Good luck!!

Blazin383 · 09-12-2017, 12:43 PM

Having come from a 2012 Grand Sport Camaro; It will largely depend on how you use it. Comfort, road noise technology, infotainment etc. in the Vette are way behind the Camaro. Performance wise, they are very close with the edge going to the Camaro. The C6 Vettes, especially the wide body Grand Sport and Z06 are beautiful and still very cool looking, but I wouldn't go back to the Grand Sport after having the Camaro. The Camaro is just a better all around car than the last generation Vette. If track days are your thing, or the once in a while sunny day is all you'll use it, the Vette will feel more "special".

Marty McFlew · 09-12-2017, 01:09 PM

Well, if it were me getting a Vette I would just go with a 63' split window coupe.

SSDanny · 09-12-2017, 11:21 PM

Hey guys, so to clarify stuff. I've actually owned a C6 for about 2 weeks (loooooong story) lol. Loved the car, and I can make due without the nice things in the 1SS, so what I'm basically asking is am I going to be saving a drastic amount on mods on the LS3 platform to make lets say 700WHP?

Cameron27 · 09-12-2017, 11:50 PM

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BrianL · 09-13-2017, 08:25 AM

How are you going to make a 9 second car streetable? That would be one radical ride for the street. Personally, if I were shooting for 9's, it would be a track only toy.

Emig5m · 09-13-2017, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianL

How are you going to make a 9 second car streetable?

Supercharged Lamborghini Huracan.....

Need4Camaro · 09-13-2017, 07:54 PM

Im not really a fan for the C6's. Maybe a early C7, but I personally don't believe the C6 truly dominates the 6th Gen SS in terms of performance like so many think. I believe they're very close.

viewska · 09-14-2017, 05:03 AM

C6 z06; anything else would be a LONG and expensive journey for what you want, you're practically there with a z06. Add some sticky R-compounds and slap on some mechanical bolt-ons. It's got a factory weight reduction & you're talking about an ls7 pushing 3100lbs vs lt4 pushing 3700 lbs.

09-12-2017, 08:31 AM	#20
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I feel your pain Danny. My '16 was involved in a head accident last November and when it was all said and done the damage was about $18,000.00. Major front end damage on passenger side and both side airbags deployed in addition to the passenger front seat side bolster and right side suspension pieces and wheel. Mine was repaired by my insurance company and took the body shop about 2 months to repair because some parts were back ordered due to it being a new model car. The car drives just like it did before the accident and really not glad it was a total because of money that I put down and it still had to be paid off. I know it has diminished value and probably listed on car fax too but I couldn't afford another new SS. So just wait and see if yours is a total as it might be repaired if the damage is not too bad. And on the subject of a Corvette I think I would move up to a C7 over a C6 if it were me. They cost more but it's a newer platform and parts are coming out albeit slowly to mod them. Also, do you have any pics you can post of your SS with the damage? Good luck!! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

09-12-2017, 11:21 PM	#23
SSDanny Drives: 2017 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: LA Posts: 447	Hey guys, so to clarify stuff. I've actually owned a C6 for about 2 weeks (loooooong story) lol. Loved the car, and I can make due without the nice things in the 1SS, so what I'm basically asking is am I going to be saving a drastic amount on mods on the LS3 platform to make lets say 700WHP? __________________ 2017 Camaro SS - Kooks Long Tube Headers 1-7/8th - EFI Flex Fuel Kit - Megan Racing Coilovers - FORGESTAR F14's 20x9.5 & 20x11

09-12-2017, 11:50 PM	#24
Cameron27 Drives: 2015 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 349	. Last edited by Cameron27; 06-06-2019 at 10:28 PM.

09-11-2017, 11:32 PM	#15
TopHatPlus Account Suspended Drives: 16 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Burlighton Ontario Posts: 243	I would think the older car on a day to day basis would make you really miss your new car. Go test drive a C6 and see how it makes you feel. Maybe hunt around and try to find a better deal on a new SS?

09-12-2017, 04:02 AM	#16
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	A 9 second daily driver that's reliable and comfortable is going to be tough. If you're ok with the creature comfort downgrade then the C6 is easily the better choice if you want to go fast for cheap. Go find a few and see what you think. You can take advantage of depreciation instead of being a victim to it yet again.

09-12-2017, 05:15 AM	#18
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	Get the new one, buy the wrecked one back from the insurance company in the cheap. Pull your mod parts for the new car, part out the wrecked one and use the proceeds for more mods on the new one.

09-12-2017, 08:03 AM	#19
Exia Exia Drives: '23 Corvette Z06/Z07 & '22 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 105	Heres hoping yours gets totalled out. I was only in an accident recently (someone ran a red light and I hit their drivers side). My car was not written off but had 13.5k worth of damage to the front. I had also just signed two weeks prior for a new C7 to be factory ordered that I would trade in the Camaro on. I cannot claim diminshed value because Canada so I essentially have to eat the loss myself when It comes to trade in. I hope your ordeal goea your way. For what you want to do with the car I would go for the C6, however I agree with everyone that you would enjoy the SS better due to the modern interior.

09-12-2017, 12:43 PM	#21
Blazin383 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Richland WA Posts: 451	Having come from a 2012 Grand Sport Camaro; It will largely depend on how you use it. Comfort, road noise technology, infotainment etc. in the Vette are way behind the Camaro. Performance wise, they are very close with the edge going to the Camaro. The C6 Vettes, especially the wide body Grand Sport and Z06 are beautiful and still very cool looking, but I wouldn't go back to the Grand Sport after having the Camaro. The Camaro is just a better all around car than the last generation Vette. If track days are your thing, or the once in a while sunny day is all you'll use it, the Vette will feel more "special".

09-12-2017, 01:09 PM	#22
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	Well, if it were me getting a Vette I would just go with a 63' split window coupe.

09-13-2017, 08:25 AM	#25
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	How are you going to make a 9 second car streetable? That would be one radical ride for the street. Personally, if I were shooting for 9's, it would be a track only toy.

09-13-2017, 07:54 PM	#27
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	Im not really a fan for the C6's. Maybe a early C7, but I personally don't believe the C6 truly dominates the 6th Gen SS in terms of performance like so many think. I believe they're very close.

09-14-2017, 05:03 AM	#28
viewska Drives: Red Hot Vert Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 134 View My Garage	C6 z06; anything else would be a LONG and expensive journey for what you want, you're practically there with a z06. Add some sticky R-compounds and slap on some mechanical bolt-ons. It's got a factory weight reduction & you're talking about an ls7 pushing 3100lbs vs lt4 pushing 3700 lbs.

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