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Ragnar · 10-31-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostySS

Uh oh, 6thgen arrogance showing up already? lmao

Also look at the proven mods available for the 5th Gen! It will take the 6th Gen some time to get that level of selection. I'll also be watching at some feedback on the DI issues.

13BRM2SSRS · 10-31-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mels RS

Read my post closely. Only the sedans...er, coupes are on their way!
The 'verts won't be out for about 6 months.

Yep, my bad!

ChocoTaco369 · 10-31-2015, 10:49 AM

There are a lot of reasons to buy a 2015 Camaro.

1.) Maybe you prefer the look of the 5th Gen vs the 6th Gen.

2.) The 5th Gen has a proven record of excellent reliability. The 6th Gen may be full of bugs the first year for all we know. It is a risk.

3.) Maybe you want a good ol' fashioned LS3 basic pushrod motor and don't want the newer, more expensive technology of the LT1.

4.) Maybe you'll acquire a 5th Gen at fire sale prices. It is not out of the realm of possibility you will be able to get a brand new 5th Gen 2SS for $10,000 less than a brand new 6th Gen 2SS.

There are plenty of good reasons to buy a 2015 Camaro. But it all comes down to the individual. For me, personally, the 2014 redesign never grew on me and I still resent the changes. I think the general public will wait patiently and 2015 will continue to be a disappointing sales year for the Camaro. But the low sales and biased guys like me are what will likely create incredible closeout prices for those that want to jump on board and get what's still a fantastic vehicle for a fantastic price.

Me, personally, if I have my way I won't be in the market til 2018. The soonest I'd be looking to "upgrade" is to a lightly used 2017 - I don't want the first year model run for personal "fear releated" reasons, and I really want to see if GM does something special for the 50th Anniversary. I also don't buy new - I want a car with 5,000 miles on it

So ultimately, maybe my opinion doesn't matter much.

PJMZL1 · 10-31-2015, 11:32 AM

2015 ZL1 @ 0%. Easy decision...

myold88 · 10-31-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

2015 stops production on Nov. 20. Why buy a 2015 when the 2016s will be out?

When the '68 Corvettes came out, no one wanted the 1967s.
Check out the quality and the value of the two cars today.
There's Lots of other examples out there.

BLK141SS · 10-31-2015, 12:36 PM

Get the car cheap, put some more power in it and then save the rest of your cash for something else. I'm throwing a blower on my 2014 so not too worried about any performance gaps. People seem to trade out cars like they do phones. My 5th gen is a permanent member of the family. I'll just throw another engine in it when I want something new.

GEN-IV · 10-31-2015, 01:08 PM

The alphmaro is nice, styling does nothing for me, I'll wait for the first styling change and incentives, too pricey right now to be an early adopter.

NC_SS · 10-31-2015, 01:18 PM

I love the 5th gen, so

qcman · 10-31-2015, 01:35 PM

I hope for GM's sake the 6th sells well. I actually think it won't but hope I'm wrong. I know they said when they designed it they got a lot of feedback from 5th owners as to what they would like. I think they tried too hard to nail the items on the "list" and it made the car confusing looking. IMHO....

I really don't like the side window it just looks awkward to me but my opinion may evolve as I start to see them.

On the other hand a fully loaded 6th 2SS may not be far off the price of a clearance ZL-1 at some point soon & I would take the Z hands down! again a personal opinion. To those that got good deals on 15's I think that was a good move.

Stormcloak · 10-31-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by qcman

I really don't like the side window it just looks awkward to me but my opinion may evolve as I start to see them.

I'm curious if seeing one in person changes my mind. Pics don't do some cars justice, and they do other cars favors

qcman · 10-31-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormcloak

I'm curious if seeing one in person changes my mind. Pics don't do some cars justice, and they do other cars favors

Haha true. I think the Camaro looks better in the flesh than in photos so perhaps the 6th will too... But I'm keeping my 5th as I don't drive it enough now so no need for something new.

USAFS197 · 10-31-2015, 04:49 PM

I'm not a complete fan of the 6th gen aesthetically, much like most people. But that's only because it looks like a massaged 5th gen with C7ish tail lights. GM went the safe route with the car. It still looks too much like the previous generation. Much like the Mustang, they didn't take enough risks and you still wind up with this retro/modern hybrid crap.

They should have left the 5th gen behind and walked in with a fresh design, similar to how they did the C7 but, more so.

cb66 · 10-31-2015, 05:52 PM

The 16's huge lower grille ruins the looks of the car in my opinion, GM could have done much better in designing something without the Mazda/ Ford looking grille . Glad I have a Gen 5

lbls1 · 10-31-2015, 06:15 PM

If Chevy is offering a big discount on new '15s then I don't see why anyone would not buy one. If you really want a '16 then a discount won't matter, but this is a great time to buy a 5th gen if you are a fan.

10-31-2015, 10:49 AM	#59
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	There are a lot of reasons to buy a 2015 Camaro. 1.) Maybe you prefer the look of the 5th Gen vs the 6th Gen. 2.) The 5th Gen has a proven record of excellent reliability. The 6th Gen may be full of bugs the first year for all we know. It is a risk. 3.) Maybe you want a good ol' fashioned LS3 basic pushrod motor and don't want the newer, more expensive technology of the LT1. 4.) Maybe you'll acquire a 5th Gen at fire sale prices. It is not out of the realm of possibility you will be able to get a brand new 5th Gen 2SS for $10,000 less than a brand new 6th Gen 2SS. There are plenty of good reasons to buy a 2015 Camaro. But it all comes down to the individual. For me, personally, the 2014 redesign never grew on me and I still resent the changes. I think the general public will wait patiently and 2015 will continue to be a disappointing sales year for the Camaro. But the low sales and biased guys like me are what will likely create incredible closeout prices for those that want to jump on board and get what's still a fantastic vehicle for a fantastic price. Me, personally, if I have my way I won't be in the market til 2018. The soonest I'd be looking to "upgrade" is to a lightly used 2017 - I don't want the first year model run for personal "fear releated" reasons, and I really want to see if GM does something special for the 50th Anniversary. I also don't buy new - I want a car with 5,000 miles on it So ultimately, maybe my opinion doesn't matter much. __________________

10-31-2015, 01:08 PM	#63
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	The alphmaro is nice, styling does nothing for me, I'll wait for the first styling change and incentives, too pricey right now to be an early adopter. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

10-31-2015, 04:49 PM	#68
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	I'm not a complete fan of the 6th gen aesthetically, much like most people. But that's only because it looks like a massaged 5th gen with C7ish tail lights. GM went the safe route with the car. It still looks too much like the previous generation. Much like the Mustang, they didn't take enough risks and you still wind up with this retro/modern hybrid crap. They should have left the 5th gen behind and walked in with a fresh design, similar to how they did the C7 but, more so. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

10-31-2015, 05:52 PM	#69
cb66 Drives: 13 2SS/RS HWSE Camaro # 959 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington Pa. Posts: 253 View My Garage	The 16's huge lower grille ruins the looks of the car in my opinion, GM could have done much better in designing something without the Mazda/ Ford looking grille . Glad I have a Gen 5 __________________ Roto Fab CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder series exhaust , Elite Engineering catch can, Range AFM delete ,Oracle LED side marker lights ,Plasma LED DRL Lights & harness, LED License Plate bulbs, Xpel Ultimate paint protection film.

10-31-2015, 06:15 PM	#70
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	If Chevy is offering a big discount on new '15s then I don't see why anyone would not buy one. If you really want a '16 then a discount won't matter, but this is a great time to buy a 5th gen if you are a fan. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

10-31-2015, 11:32 AM	#60
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	2015 ZL1 @ 0%. Easy decision...

10-31-2015, 12:36 PM	#62
BLK141SS Drives: 2014 1SS M6 NPP Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Watauga,Tx Posts: 211 View My Garage	Get the car cheap, put some more power in it and then save the rest of your cash for something else. I'm throwing a blower on my 2014 so not too worried about any performance gaps. People seem to trade out cars like they do phones. My 5th gen is a permanent member of the family. I'll just throw another engine in it when I want something new.

10-31-2015, 01:18 PM	#64
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	I love the 5th gen, so

10-31-2015, 01:35 PM	#65
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I hope for GM's sake the 6th sells well. I actually think it won't but hope I'm wrong. I know they said when they designed it they got a lot of feedback from 5th owners as to what they would like. I think they tried too hard to nail the items on the "list" and it made the car confusing looking. IMHO.... I really don't like the side window it just looks awkward to me but my opinion may evolve as I start to see them. On the other hand a fully loaded 6th 2SS may not be far off the price of a clearance ZL-1 at some point soon & I would take the Z hands down! again a personal opinion. To those that got good deals on 15's I think that was a good move.