Corvette owner thread for us replacing our C5, C6, C7 with a 2016+ Camaro V8

GMapologists · 01-10-2016, 07:59 PM

I just wanted to create a thread for fellow Corvette owners trading our C5, C6, or C7 for a 2016+ Camaro V8 to discuss our decision, transition, and experience replacing our Corvettes with a 2016+ Camaro V8.

I have been a GM guy since I bough the 1993 6spd Camaro Z28 and have owned multiple new C5 and C6 Corvettes since. I've always loved my Corvettes. But, the high profile on the street, combined with the ingress/egress/seating position, have made me want similar performance in a more "daily driver friendly" car.

The C7's curb weight and price increase, lack of DCT, mid-engine and a AWD option, left me really disappointed and unwilling to trade my C6.
On the other hand, the 2016 Camaro SS's more comfortable seating, rear seats, decreased weight, MSRC, and overall increased performance really impressed me.
I placed my order for my 1SS stickshift with MSRC after testing both the A8 and M6. It appears that the Camaro SS performance/price overcame my legitimate complaints about the poor visibility and the virtually useless back seat and trunk.

So, what's your story and experience ????

08z51c6 · 01-10-2016, 10:58 PM

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432735

My story in the thread above. Also have a 2001 C5 which isn't going anywhere. See my sign for the details.

KaBoom1701 · 01-10-2016, 11:10 PM

I could see this 6th Gen car becoming the "poor mans" vette.

Same engine and very similar exterior cues.

Glen e · 01-10-2016, 11:11 PM

Had a C7 for two years, loved the car. 16k miles.....Esp with the forgeline wheels, it was drop dead gorgeous. But my spinal problems dictate i drive something higher. So the 2LT i purchased fits the bill now:

C5Txfan · 01-11-2016, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I could see this 6th Gen car becoming the "poor mans" vette.

Same engine and very similar exterior cues.

And maybe the 'old man's' Vette with the lower entry to Vette - and stiff joints and creaky bones to get in & out !

08z51c6 · 01-11-2016, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5Txfan

And maybe the 'old man's' Vette with the lower entry to Vette - and stiff joints and creaky bones to get in & out !

My knees sound like pop rocks when I get out of my C5 but I'm not giving it up just yet

daytonagary · 01-11-2016, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I could see this 6th Gen car becoming the "poor mans" vette.

Same engine and very similar exterior cues.

You got it right. Wouldn't trade my c7 for any other car in the whole world. Absolute perfection. Amazes me every time I get in to drive it even after 7000 miles and 1 1/2 years of ownership. Will be getting a new Camaro come spring but sure would never do away with the c7 vette to get a Camaro. Corvette is lighter, has perfect 50-50 weight distribution front to back, 7 speed transmission and just a different class of car. But going to love driving the Camaro for my every day driver and with the sure expecting it will be awesome in its own right too. But like comparing apples to oranges, just can't do it.

bbrown450 · 01-11-2016, 07:36 PM

For me my 2014 Cyber Grey was the culmination of (3) amazing Corvettes since 2008, each one better than th next. There are no words for this car (C7) that accurately describe it's performance. Did it have it's issues....sure did but everyone of them melted away when you hit that button. I spent over 35K miles in that car..every minute was amazing and I never took it for granted.
I knew I had to make a move due to wife's back issues and she is a huge part of my enjoyment with these cars when we go for cruises or take trips. I struggled with the decision that came down to this car and the 2016 Stang with Perf. Pack. The thing that nailed it for me (other than the redo of the interior) was being able to keep th LT-1, I have huge respect for this engine. Love the Gen6, a lot of people as me if I miss the vette, sure I do but this is a different car altogether, this is a razor knife where as the C7 was a sugical scalpel....they both cut like a mother!!

andrec10 · 01-11-2016, 07:57 PM

I sold my C5 about 2 months ago. Was made a offer I could not really refuse. I have driven the C7 several times and it just feels claustrophobic to me. (But I hate convertibles).I just could not get comfortable in it. It was not a matter of money. A fully loaded 2SS really just works for me.

Z06Vette · 01-11-2016, 08:20 PM

Interesting post. I owned a c5 as well as a 2009 zo6, ive found a 16k mile Z06 for sale and am really on the fence between the Z and an ss camaro. I drove an ss automatic, would want the 6 speed for sure...just dont know which way to go...

Dr. Love2 · 01-11-2016, 08:42 PM

Not replacing my 'vette. It's my track car. My 16 Camaro is for daily driving and cruising around.

08z51c6 · 01-11-2016, 08:52 PM

My little red Corvette

2010SLVRBULIT · 01-11-2016, 09:16 PM

Just getting used to my C6 std. I like my sports cars low & wide. The stance on the new G6 hasn't sold me yet(still have to see it in person, though)...

garfin · 01-11-2016, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I could see this 6th Gen car becoming the "poor mans" vette.

Same engine and very similar exterior cues.

I like to refer to the 6th Gen Camaro as the "Thinking Man's Corvette"

Running fast and ducking low,

Elie

01-10-2016, 07:59 PM	#1
GMapologists Account Suspended Drives: 2016 1SS 6spd stick MSRC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 61	Corvette owner thread for us replacing our C5, C6, C7 with a 2016+ Camaro V8 I just wanted to create a thread for fellow Corvette owners trading our C5, C6, or C7 for a 2016+ Camaro V8 to discuss our decision, transition, and experience replacing our Corvettes with a 2016+ Camaro V8. I have been a GM guy since I bough the 1993 6spd Camaro Z28 and have owned multiple new C5 and C6 Corvettes since. I've always loved my Corvettes. But, the high profile on the street, combined with the ingress/egress/seating position, have made me want similar performance in a more "daily driver friendly" car. The C7's curb weight and price increase, lack of DCT, mid-engine and a AWD option, left me really disappointed and unwilling to trade my C6. On the other hand, the 2016 Camaro SS's more comfortable seating, rear seats, decreased weight, MSRC, and overall increased performance really impressed me. I placed my order for my 1SS stickshift with MSRC after testing both the A8 and M6. It appears that the Camaro SS performance/price overcame my legitimate complaints about the poor visibility and the virtually useless back seat and trunk. So, what's your story and experience ???? Last edited by GMapologists; 01-10-2016 at 08:22 PM.

01-10-2016, 10:58 PM	#2
08z51c6 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS - A8, MRC, NPP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DE Posts: 549	http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432735 My story in the thread above. Also have a 2001 C5 which isn't going anywhere. See my sign for the details. __________________ Delivered: 2016 SS Nightfall Grey - 1SS, MRC, NPP, A8 Current Vehicle: 2001 C5 Corvette Previous Cars: 2009 C6 Z06 2008 C6 Z51 PKG

01-10-2016, 11:10 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I could see this 6th Gen car becoming the "poor mans" vette. Same engine and very similar exterior cues. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-10-2016, 11:11 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Had a C7 for two years, loved the car. 16k miles.....Esp with the forgeline wheels, it was drop dead gorgeous. But my spinal problems dictate i drive something higher. So the 2LT i purchased fits the bill now: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-11-2016, 08:52 PM	#12
08z51c6 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS - A8, MRC, NPP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DE Posts: 549	My little red Corvette Attached Images __________________ Delivered: 2016 SS Nightfall Grey - 1SS, MRC, NPP, A8 Current Vehicle: 2001 C5 Corvette Previous Cars: 2009 C6 Z06 2008 C6 Z51 PKG

01-11-2016, 07:36 PM	#8
bbrown450 Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plant City Posts: 408	For me my 2014 Cyber Grey was the culmination of (3) amazing Corvettes since 2008, each one better than th next. There are no words for this car (C7) that accurately describe it's performance. Did it have it's issues....sure did but everyone of them melted away when you hit that button. I spent over 35K miles in that car..every minute was amazing and I never took it for granted. I knew I had to make a move due to wife's back issues and she is a huge part of my enjoyment with these cars when we go for cruises or take trips. I struggled with the decision that came down to this car and the 2016 Stang with Perf. Pack. The thing that nailed it for me (other than the redo of the interior) was being able to keep th LT-1, I have huge respect for this engine. Love the Gen6, a lot of people as me if I miss the vette, sure I do but this is a different car altogether, this is a razor knife where as the C7 was a sugical scalpel....they both cut like a mother!!

01-11-2016, 07:57 PM	#9
andrec10 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6SP/Suby Legacy 6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 844	I sold my C5 about 2 months ago. Was made a offer I could not really refuse. I have driven the C7 several times and it just feels claustrophobic to me. (But I hate convertibles).I just could not get comfortable in it. It was not a matter of money. A fully loaded 2SS really just works for me.

01-11-2016, 08:20 PM	#10
Z06Vette Drives: 2009 Z06 ..sold Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 15	Interesting post. I owned a c5 as well as a 2009 zo6, ive found a 16k mile Z06 for sale and am really on the fence between the Z and an ss camaro. I drove an ss automatic, would want the 6 speed for sure...just dont know which way to go...

01-11-2016, 08:42 PM	#11
Dr. Love2 Account Suspended Drives: 2016 SS;2010 Camaro SS/RS; 2015 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Gallatin Posts: 87	Not replacing my 'vette. It's my track car. My 16 Camaro is for daily driving and cruising around.

01-11-2016, 09:16 PM	#13
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Just getting used to my C6 std. I like my sports cars low & wide. The stance on the new G6 hasn't sold me yet(still have to see it in person, though)...

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