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Old 10-26-2019, 04:12 PM   #1
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Difference between my 2014 Camaro & 2020 I;m looking at--HELP

My 2014 Camaro only has 30,000 miles. The reasons I'm looking at a 2020, when I really don't need it are:

POSITIVES
Push Button Start
Apple Car Play
Top Up & Down (process/speed)
No more Boot needed
Lane Safety, Front End collision etc
New 10 speed auto tran (mine Gen 5 wasn't a problem like some Gen 6)

NEGATIVES
No more Homelink (i'd survive without)
Placement of Air Conditioning vents -I’ll survive
Am I missing any other advantages? I don't need it but want it...…

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Old 10-26-2019, 08:47 PM   #2
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I went from a 2011 RS vert to a 2020 2SS vert and it just kicks the pants off the gen 5.


Better visability imo, review camera, and better interior all around for sure.


Biggest negative is smaller backseat, which, even with my smallish children 5, 8, and 10 - is noticeably harder to deal with - and the trunk isn't as usable for me with respect to golf clubs. i could put my clubs underneath the folded top in my 2011 but it just won't work in the 2020. I have to put the clubs in the back seat.
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Old 10-26-2019, 09:08 PM   #3
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I sold my 2013 gen 5, for a 2018 Gen 6

Similarities:
4 tires
2 doors
Small back seat, but it’s there

Positives:
EVERYTHING ELSE!

The 5th gen is a good car, the 6th gen is an amazing car

I would miss the homelink, it it’s not a deal breaker

Get the 6th gen, and if it’s in the budget, a ZL1
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Old 10-26-2019, 09:57 PM   #4
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My 2014 Camaro only has 30,000 miles. The reasons I'm looking at a 2020, when I really don't need it are:

POSITIVES
Push Button Start
Apple Car Play
Top Up & Down (process/speed)
No more Boot needed
Lane Safety, Front End collision etc
New 10 speed auto tran (mine Gen 5 wasn't a problem like some Gen 6)

NEGATIVES
No more Homelink (i'd survive without)
Placement of Air Conditioning vents -I’ll survive
Am I missing any other advantages? I don't need it but want it...…
I almost bought a 2013 V6 before buying a 2016 V6. I really like the fact that the 6th Gen V6 is just under 300 pounds lighter with an engine that puts out more power. Your car is like having an invisible fat guy sitting next to you all the time. No problems with the A8 transmission since the new fluid was put in.
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Old 10-27-2019, 05:10 AM   #5
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a paid for gen 5 might be better in some respects than getting on the car payment treadmill again to get pushbutton start.hey,somebody had to be the devils advocate.
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Old 10-27-2019, 05:47 AM   #6
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a paid for gen 5 might be better in some respects than getting on the car payment treadmill again to get pushbutton start.hey,somebody had to be the devils advocate.
POSITIVES
Push Button Start
Apple Car Play
Top Up & Down (process/speed)
No more Boot needed
Lane Safety, Front End collision etc
New 10 speed auto tran (mine Gen 5 wasn't a problem like some Gen 6)
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Old 10-27-2019, 06:12 AM   #7
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When I was shopping to get back in a Camaro, it came down to 2. A 2014 2 SS with 24K miles or a 2018 1 SS with 19K miles.

The real deciding factor came down to the platform of Gen 6, the LT1 engine. Also I have plenty of warranty with the '18. Also I wasn't real fond of the '14 refresh on the 5th gen.

At the end of the day for me, compared to my 2011 2SS, the difference between the 5th and 6th Gen is night and day. The 6th Gen provides a much, much better driving experience, not that the 5th Gen was bad. The 6th Gen is just that much better.
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Old 10-27-2019, 08:54 AM   #8
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I had a 2010 2SS LS3 6 speed that I really liked but when I saw a 2016 2SS on the dealer lot, I knew I had to have it even though my 2010 was paid for and had some mods done to it. After I took a test drive with the 2016 that sealed the deal! Of course this past March I found a used 422 mile 2017 ZL1 on Cars.com that was priced right with very low miles that I bought. Didn’t plan on getting a ZL1 but I had some equity in the 2016 so I did a trade in and have no regrets so far. The 6gen to me is hands down better than the 5th gen since I have owned both!
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Old 10-27-2019, 09:39 AM   #9
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Just go test drive one on your lunch break if you want to find out what's different about it.

You're thinking those options are what's different about the current Camaro and obviously don't realize that this is a completely different animal from the Gen 5.
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Old 10-27-2019, 09:46 AM   #10
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a paid for gen 5 might be better in some respects than getting on the car payment treadmill again to get pushbutton start.hey,somebody had to be the devils advocate.
+1 Whatever you do do not roll any upside down cash into your next loan. If you have to do that, don't do it.

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Old 10-27-2019, 10:22 AM   #11
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+1 Whatever you do do not roll any upside down cash into your next loan. If you have to do that, don't do it.

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truer words were never spoken.a friend of mine has been upside down on his last 4 cars...financial disaster.
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Old 10-28-2019, 07:27 PM   #12
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What you should look at are Performance suspension & power. Look at the difference in the car and what fits your needs best, with 6th gen being smaller inside, ride height difference.
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Old 10-28-2019, 10:09 PM   #13
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My 2014 Camaro only has 30,000 miles. The reasons I'm looking at a 2020, when I really don't need it are:

POSITIVES
Push Button Start
Apple Car Play
Top Up & Down (process/speed)
No more Boot needed
Lane Safety, Front End collision etc
New 10 speed auto tran (mine Gen 5 wasn't a problem like some Gen 6)

NEGATIVES
No more Homelink (i'd survive without)
Placement of Air Conditioning vents -I’ll survive
Am I missing any other advantages? I don't need it but want it...…

Go with the 6 speed Man. Unless your intent is just to lower your E/Ts a few 10ths in the quarter mile.
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Old 10-28-2019, 10:47 PM   #14
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truer words were never spoken.a friend of mine has been upside down on his last 4 cars...financial disaster.
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