really think about trading up. advice?

[myold88]

To the OP: I would not worry about early build problems. My early '10 SS has been near perfect.
I'm thinking about trading up to a '16 SS now that my warranty is up but i'll see what they are like first.

[IceRS]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline12

I used to average 23-24 in my 12' ls in my SS I was averaging 21-22. 25 mile commute

I drove my '12 V6 as a daily driver commute or 90 miles each way (80 of it highway), my DIC never came off of 29-30 MPG. In the two days I've taken the V8, my DIC reads 23-24. If you want gas milage, get a Prius , if you want to enjoy the commute, get the Camaro V8 .

[AdamEL]

Originally Posted by NYYFan325

I went from a 2012 1LS to a 2010 2SS... best decision ever made

I went from a V6 to an SS, myself. You'll never regret doing that, I promise.

[Ace0751]

If you trade up to a used SS you never know what you will find. Most of the dealers don't really look at the sticker, I just found out last night that my SS was a limited production SS. It's a synergy series camaro only 255 made and the dealer and even I at the time had no clue lol. So look around, you never know what you will find.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by Ryan87mets

so now that the 6th gens are coming out next year I really started to think I should trade up to an ss, but now that I think they are gonna be pretty expensive when they first come out. a better idea is try to get a 2015 SS when the new Camaros come out because they are gonna try to get rid of them and they will be cheaper I hope... also the first new generation of cars always seems to have problems. also ill still probably get killed on insurance and it gonna go up since im 22. so what do u guys think good idea should I do it?

I'll say go with what you can't live without no matter if it's the style or the engine size because I knew that the 5th Gen would be my favorite and so I had to have it! I had a 13 Lt/RS at first but I wanted the SS from the start because I knew that I would keep it forever. Plus I love the sound and look of the SS and I didn't want the Z/28 , ZL1 or the 1LE !I also didn't think about a 6th Gen because it won't have the retro muscle car front. I was specific with what I wanted which was a 2011 Camaro SS because of the retro gauges and steering wheel. So just make sure that you get what you only can't live without.

[Dennis Northwest]

I went from the V6 to the V8. My MPG went down about 3.5 miles per gallon. My insurance went up about $8 per month. No regrets on making the switch. Also, I think the OP is right that a 5th gen can be had for less $ than the 6th gen will be at introduction. Aftermarket performance parts for the 6th gen. will be sparse at first too.

[enzia35]

I'm going to do it! 6th gen for me eventually.

[Ryan87mets]

Thanks for all this good advice and replies!

[dyn2av8]

Originally Posted by Dennis Northwest

I went from the V6 to the V8. My MPG went down about 3.5 miles per gallon. My insurance went up about $8 per month. No regrets on making the switch. Also, I think the OP is right that a 5th gen can be had for less $ than the 6th gen will be at introduction. Aftermarket performance parts for the 6th gen. will be sparse at first too.

+1 (pretty much word for word!!)

[i007spectre]

I myself am thinking of going from my 2010 1LT to a 2014 2LT. I just dont see any need for me to get a V8. I am fine with the power in the V6, just want all the updates that have come since 2010.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by Ryan87mets

...a better idea is try to get a 2015 SS when the new Camaros come out because they are gonna try to get rid of them and they will be cheaper I hope...

Sounds like you plan on waiting for the 16s to come out either way... so where's the problem? Just wait and find out which one you can afford.

Also, there will be lots of "new" 14s and a few "new" 13s still around next fall. Now THOSE will be really good deals. Be patient.