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edivine · 02-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Hi All

Newbie question

I am purchasing a new Camaro - I am scheduled for test drive on Friday and plan to test 2LT vs 2SS

I wanted to get your opinions - is it worth the extra $5K for the 2SS? Are there people that have regretted buying the 2LT with V6?

I am thinking the V6 will have a ton of power - but the V8 is sure temping

Sorry if this question has been asked somewhere else - I couldn't find anything close

Thanks for your help

2010 SSRS · 02-10-2011, 05:45 PM

there is no comparison to owning a 2SS, nothing wrong with a V6, but the 2SS is a totally awesome Camaro.

Maurdib · 02-10-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edivine

Hi All

Newbie question

I am purchasing a new Camaro - I am scheduled for test drive on Friday and plan to test 2LT vs 2SS

I wanted to get your opinions - is it worth the extra $5K for the 2SS? Are there people that have regretted buying the 2LT with V6?

I am thinking the V6 will have a ton of power - but the V8 is sure temping

Sorry if this question has been asked somewhere else - I couldn't find anything close

Thanks for your help

Both are the same one is obviously faster the other gets better Gas Mileage. Your choice

ffrcobra_65 · 02-10-2011, 05:48 PM

If you can afford the 2SS, get the 2SS and leave no room for regrets later. And if for some reason, you regret getting the 2SS, it will be a whole lot less expensive to trade down than trade up.

JimE · 02-10-2011, 05:48 PM

Personal preference...and aside from purchase price, you also have to consider insurance.

SUX2BU · 02-10-2011, 05:50 PM

Honestly, every time i see a great looking camaro my jaw drops. If i then notice it is a V6 instead of a V8 it kind of lessens the effect.
Get the 2SS

Javier · 02-10-2011, 06:17 PM

From a 2LT owner's point of view, I have no regrets. The V6 has more power than I even need and the extra HP from the V8 will just be worthless to me. I wouldn't have turned down the 2SS either if it wasn't for the money though. Drive them both and choose. You won't regret anything because you'll still be getting a camaro.

BAD DAB · 02-10-2011, 06:28 PM

Go with your heart. You probably already know which one want. Go for it!

ron10 · 02-10-2011, 06:46 PM

go with what you can afford.V6 has power and is fast.for me,i would only get the V8,but that is just me.only V6 i would ever own again is the grand national.

RSokie · 02-10-2011, 06:50 PM

My car has all the power I will ever need and the gas mileage is great!

edivine · 02-10-2011, 06:56 PM

Thanks everyone - I really appreciate all the feedback, there is a lot of good advice

I am pretty sure I want the V8, and I can afford it. I just wanted to see how people felt though and if there was any buyer's remorse after the fact

$40K is a lot to throw down..lol

mikeSS · 02-10-2011, 07:02 PM

just drive the both and you will see

KEEP RT · 02-10-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurdib

Both are the same one is obviously faster the other gets better Gas Mileage. Your choice

There are a few other differences than just "faster" so do a little research but both are great cars but both may not suite you. IMO it was more than worth it.

Iggy · 02-10-2011, 07:48 PM

I agree with the others. Try them both out and see what fits you. Personally we went with the 2SS. As mentioned above, their is a trade off between the two. Do you want the extra power or do you want something fuel efficient. The 2SS is not cheap to keep fueled if you are going to be using it as a daily driver. Well that is if you want to use 93 octane which is all I have fueled with.

02-10-2011, 05:43 PM	#1
edivine Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Jewel Red Tint-Blk Int Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 5 View My Garage	2SS vs. 2LT? Hi All Newbie question I am purchasing a new Camaro - I am scheduled for test drive on Friday and plan to test 2LT vs 2SS I wanted to get your opinions - is it worth the extra $5K for the 2SS? Are there people that have regretted buying the 2LT with V6? I am thinking the V6 will have a ton of power - but the V8 is sure temping Sorry if this question has been asked somewhere else - I couldn't find anything close Thanks for your help

02-10-2011, 05:45 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	there is no comparison to owning a 2SS, nothing wrong with a V6, but the 2SS is a totally awesome Camaro. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-10-2011, 05:50 PM	#6
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Honestly, every time i see a great looking camaro my jaw drops. If i then notice it is a V6 instead of a V8 it kind of lessens the effect. Get the 2SS __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-10-2011, 06:28 PM	#8
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Go with your heart. You probably already know which one want. Go for it! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#10
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	My car has all the power I will ever need and the gas mileage is great! __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

02-10-2011, 05:48 PM	#4
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	If you can afford the 2SS, get the 2SS and leave no room for regrets later. And if for some reason, you regret getting the 2SS, it will be a whole lot less expensive to trade down than trade up.

02-10-2011, 05:48 PM	#5
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Personal preference...and aside from purchase price, you also have to consider insurance.

02-10-2011, 06:17 PM	#7
Javier Drives: Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 55	From a 2LT owner's point of view, I have no regrets. The V6 has more power than I even need and the extra HP from the V8 will just be worthless to me. I wouldn't have turned down the 2SS either if it wasn't for the money though. Drive them both and choose. You won't regret anything because you'll still be getting a camaro.

02-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#9
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	go with what you can afford.V6 has power and is fast.for me,i would only get the V8,but that is just me.only V6 i would ever own again is the grand national.

02-10-2011, 06:56 PM	#11
edivine Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Jewel Red Tint-Blk Int Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 5 View My Garage	Thanks everyone - I really appreciate all the feedback, there is a lot of good advice I am pretty sure I want the V8, and I can afford it. I just wanted to see how people felt though and if there was any buyer's remorse after the fact $40K is a lot to throw down..lol

02-10-2011, 07:02 PM	#12
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	just drive the both and you will see

02-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#14
Iggy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM/white stripes Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 96	I agree with the others. Try them both out and see what fits you. Personally we went with the 2SS. As mentioned above, their is a trade off between the two. Do you want the extra power or do you want something fuel efficient. The 2SS is not cheap to keep fueled if you are going to be using it as a daily driver. Well that is if you want to use 93 octane which is all I have fueled with.

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