Feel like a traitor

Phxrider · 12-22-2019, 06:56 PM

Well I had a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost which was totaled by an unlicensed driver last week. I began shopping for used Mustang GTs being a die hard Ford guy. Well I drove by and saw a Camaro 2SS sitting on a dealership lot. Curiosity got the best of me and I took it out and wow I was impressed. Just the sound of the engine starting up was amazing. The visibility was not as good as my mustang, but I adjusted the seat and mirrors and it wasn’t bad. So yes I might be in the market for a 2SS after swearing off GM cars over 20 yrs ago.

DaveC113 · 12-22-2019, 07:10 PM

I've seen a lot of these posts, lol...

I think it's best to be brand agnostic and choose based on what's currently available. All manufacturers make mistakes in both design and customer service.

IMO, Camaro is the car if you value overall performance. It's a bit on the large side, long doors, visibility, but I don't care that much about those things in a performance car. I trust Ford a bit less vs GM, but I think it's buyer beware in the car market. You can get a lemon anywhere.

mauro · 12-22-2019, 07:25 PM

Don’t feel guilty, do the right thing. Buy that 2SS.

Psychosocial · 12-22-2019, 08:37 PM

Get the SS, the key fob will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Homer2 · 12-22-2019, 08:54 PM

Its just a car - get over it. Its not like you enlisted with ISIS .

DaveC113 · 12-22-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

Its just a car - get over it. Its not like you xxxxxxx .

Oh man, some dudes in suits in black suburbans are headed your way... those are not words you want to type out.

HCI2000SS · 12-22-2019, 09:13 PM

Going from an Ecoboost Mustang to a 2SS V8 Camaro is obviously going to be a massive difference.

arpad_m · 12-22-2019, 09:51 PM

Pull the trigger if you can swing it, there are some great deals to be had this time of the year. Now that you've experienced how this chassis feels, how the LT1 sounds and throws you back already at under 2k rpm, you already want in anyway

This is indeed just a car in some sense, yes, nobody is a "traitor" for coming over (or back) to the Camaro side of the world to experience a sublime, yet affordable driving experience, or even reaching for a Mustang to get... slightly better visibility and a bit of extra oomph at high rpms.

Nevertheless, the whole idea of being a car guy and enjoying a muscle/sports car to the fullest necessarily entails an emotional connection, which is absolutely no problem---actually it's kind of the point. These cars aren't practical in the Prius and the Accord sense of the word, they are an expression of freedom.

Brudda*Termite · 12-22-2019, 10:03 PM

Mustangs for life since I was a kid. Got my first 2SS almost a year ago. I guess I felt like a traitor for a minute or two until I realized this car is what I had been looking for, for years...get the Camaro

Justcruising · 12-22-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Pull the trigger if you can swing it, there are some great deals to be had this time of the year. Now that you've experienced how this chassis feels, how the LT1 sounds and throws you back already at under 2k rpm, you already want in anyway

This is indeed just a car in some sense, yes, nobody is a "traitor" for coming over (or back) to the Camaro side of the world to experience a sublime, yet affordable driving experience, or even reaching for a Mustang to get... slightly better visibility and a bit of extra oomph at high rpms.

Nevertheless, the whole idea of being a car guy and enjoying a muscle/sports car to the fullest necessarily entails an emotional connection, which is absolutely no problem---actually it's kind of the point. These cars aren't practical in the Prius and the Accord sense of the word, they are an expression of freedom.

Well said

DaggerMouth · 12-22-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Phxrider

Well I had a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost which was totaled by an unlicensed driver last week. I began shopping for used Mustang GTs being a die hard Ford guy. Well I drove by and saw a Camaro 2SS sitting on a dealership lot. Curiosity got the best of me and I took it out and wow I was impressed. Just the sound of the engine starting up was amazing. The visibility was not as good as my mustang, but I adjusted the seat and mirrors and it wasn’t bad. So yes I might be in the market for a 2SS after swearing off GM cars over 20 yrs ago.

Take it to the next step, go try a 1LE package. I was originally looking at a GT/ GT350 and I got hooked on the 1LE. My GF told me "you better not get a Camaro." I said lets just go test drive one to see what they have to offer and we both were sold after the test drive and we never looked back. Goodbye Ford.

LT4Greg · 12-23-2019, 06:47 AM

Get the Camaro and don’t look back! Do what Dagger Mouth said and try a SS 1LE or even a ZL1!!

Bluecyclone · 12-23-2019, 09:03 AM

Yep, most of us are here because we are into cars, period. Go for it, a 16 Mustang GT owner.

Phxrider · 12-23-2019, 10:31 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome , how much should I be asking for a used low mileage SS 2016 to 2017

12-22-2019, 06:56 PM	#1
Phxrider Drives: Ford Mustang Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Desert Posts: 4	Feel like a traitor Well I had a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost which was totaled by an unlicensed driver last week. I began shopping for used Mustang GTs being a die hard Ford guy. Well I drove by and saw a Camaro 2SS sitting on a dealership lot. Curiosity got the best of me and I took it out and wow I was impressed. Just the sound of the engine starting up was amazing. The visibility was not as good as my mustang, but I adjusted the seat and mirrors and it wasn’t bad. So yes I might be in the market for a 2SS after swearing off GM cars over 20 yrs ago.

12-22-2019, 07:10 PM	#2
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,906	I've seen a lot of these posts, lol... I think it's best to be brand agnostic and choose based on what's currently available. All manufacturers make mistakes in both design and customer service. IMO, Camaro is the car if you value overall performance. It's a bit on the large side, long doors, visibility, but I don't care that much about those things in a performance car. I trust Ford a bit less vs GM, but I think it's buyer beware in the car market. You can get a lemon anywhere. __________________

12-22-2019, 08:54 PM	#5
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	Its just a car - get over it. Its not like you enlisted with ISIS . __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

12-22-2019, 09:51 PM	#8
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,735 View My Garage	Pull the trigger if you can swing it, there are some great deals to be had this time of the year. Now that you've experienced how this chassis feels, how the LT1 sounds and throws you back already at under 2k rpm, you already want in anyway This is indeed just a car in some sense, yes, nobody is a "traitor" for coming over (or back) to the Camaro side of the world to experience a sublime, yet affordable driving experience, or even reaching for a Mustang to get... slightly better visibility and a bit of extra oomph at high rpms. Nevertheless, the whole idea of being a car guy and enjoying a muscle/sports car to the fullest necessarily entails an emotional connection, which is absolutely no problem---actually it's kind of the point. These cars aren't practical in the Prius and the Accord sense of the word, they are an expression of freedom. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-22-2019, 10:03 PM	#9
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	Mustangs for life since I was a kid. Got my first 2SS almost a year ago. I guess I felt like a traitor for a minute or two until I realized this car is what I had been looking for, for years...get the Camaro __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

12-22-2019, 07:25 PM	#3
mauro Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 3LT RS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: BC Posts: 12	Don’t feel guilty, do the right thing. Buy that 2SS.

12-22-2019, 08:37 PM	#4
Psychosocial Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 51 View My Garage	Get the SS, the key fob will unlock the door to personal excellence.

12-22-2019, 09:13 PM	#7
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	Going from an Ecoboost Mustang to a 2SS V8 Camaro is obviously going to be a massive difference.

12-23-2019, 06:47 AM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,824	Get the Camaro and don’t look back! Do what Dagger Mouth said and try a SS 1LE or even a ZL1!! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-23-2019, 09:03 AM	#13
Bluecyclone Drives: 2014 Cyclone mustang Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Port Lavaca,Tx. Posts: 355 View My Garage	Yep, most of us are here because we are into cars, period. Go for it, a 16 Mustang GT owner. __________________ 2014 Cyclone/Select Shift/"/Sold 2016 ruby red GT w/3.55:1/resonator delete X- pipe/UPR catch can/Airaid "tube"W/AEM/J&M/BigWorm/BMR /SVE /ZL1addons/Redline/Steeda/BG fluids/

12-23-2019, 10:31 AM	#14
Phxrider Drives: Ford Mustang Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Desert Posts: 4	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome , how much should I be asking for a used low mileage SS 2016 to 2017

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