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I would not think it is near that often with the 6th Gen cars, but only time will tell. These are the sorts of things I worry about. All this great tech has to break sometime lol, what will it cost out of warranty?
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Honestly, I got my SS 1LE vs a turbo because I was shocked at how affordable it is for what it is, and price wasn't much more vs a custom ordered turbo 1LE.
Running this kind of car used to cost an arm and a leg, heck I remember spending big $ on 205/55/16s back in the early 90's on my Eagle Talon TSi. And big brembos used to cost a FORTUNE, thousands of $, and thousands more to replace parts. Now I just got a new set of tires for $730 on tire rack, powerstop brake pads are super cheap and a fine choice for street driving (not for track though). Front rotors are still fairly expensive, but that's really the only part of the car that isn't relatively affordable, at least for what it is. And compared to German cars, it's very affordable. I think it'a amazing to get a car like the Camaro SS 1LE for under $50k, and not have to pay big$ to run it either. Also, I'm averaging 20 mpg in a near 500 hp car, that's awesome. An old-school carburated motor with a big cam making similar power may never see 10 mpg. Many years ago I built a supercharged big-block near trying to keep it "economical" with a small cam and "only" 550 hp, still got 10 mpg everywhere.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MagneRide You can't really compare the two because of the induction methods etc. |
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My 1LE has no more cost to maintain than my wifes Colorado. Except.... Tires, Tires are not cheap on these compared to say a Prius. I'm sure when its time to replace those six piston rotors and brakes, there might be some added cost there. However, currently... Cost of ownership has been very very affordable (other than gas, I keep my foot in it, I burn through gas!)
I do not track my car. If that helps.
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Thanks for the insight! Hey, what kind of tires did you get and what size?? the $730 ones. |
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That was a 2015 production inventory closeout for the factory Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 on tirerack. They're sold out of the rear tires but you can still order the front ones for ~$187 apiece. Just got a pair last week.
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10-24-2019, 07:12 PM | #24 |
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It will be minimal and remember the depreciation hit is way worse, that is throwing money away. I never understood the people who sold perfectly good paid off Tahoe's when gas peaked in 2007/8, and bought a new V6 suv justifying it with gas mileage. Think total cost of ownership. Maybe a bit more for tires, but they are not that badly priced... Enjoy it and in the long run you bank account will be happier too. NeverDie was spot on...
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Tires are the only expensive issue with these cars. If you track it, you'll rip through them and possibly brakes. If you don't track it, brakes should be fine for quite some time. The oil change cost me $50 for the oil, my dealer charges me $5 for the AC Delco filter and $14 in labor to change it. Hard to beat that. If you expect 20-30,000 miles out of tires you'll be upset.
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Thank you everyone, for all the awesome info. I learned that the expenses come quick and more only if one tracks the car and such, which i don't (for now). I'm def keeping the car. So in love with it. I don't mind the gas, I knew what I was in for in regards to that, haha. Tires I can deal with too! Thank youuuuu!
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They have been going on and off sale for along time now, so rears might be back at some point. Also, if you're a USAA member you can get a set for about $925 installed at your local Goodyear tire shop, you pay through the USAA website. Only $100 or so more vs the discounted Tire Rack tires. You have to buy them installed though.
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^ Thanks for that USAA reminder. I wish they did something for non 1LE owners, but then again I wouldn't want those terrible Goodyear runflats that mine came with ever again.
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