08-27-2018, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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V6 1lE vs HHR SS
So I am trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on a V6 1LE. I have an '08 HHR SS that is tuned and has quite a few performance mods but I have 124k miles on it. It has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned as far as performance and usability. It's very practical for me since I have 2 boys that play baseball and I am always hauling them and their gear to the fields. So I found a local V6 1LE that has $10k off sticker, now I know this is a great deal but all the HHR SS folks are telling me I am crazy to consider a V6 Camaro, how do they run? My wife has a '17 Impala w/ the 3.6 and it's got decent power but its nothing like my 2.0 LNF?
I know a Camaro isnt an ideal family vehicle but we have the Impala and I am not in the market to spend $40k for a sedan with any decent performance. |
08-27-2018, 12:51 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018
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V6 1LE on paper and performance wise is right there with an E46 M3. It's a ton of car for the money! Have you watched Motor Trends head 2 head with it and the M2? It's helluvah car
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08-27-2018, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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I have not and will check it out, I am thinking now is the time to buy if I want to since the '19 model is coming out and not many people are looking for the V6 1LE and most V6 buyers don't want a manual.
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08-27-2018, 03:03 PM | #4 |
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i would do that deal. The camaro is a great platform and that particular setup is fantastic for the money. No offense, but a camaro is imho more easier on the eyes too.
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08-27-2018, 03:05 PM | #5 |
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The Camaro barely has a functional back seat and a trunk hole 1/4 the size of the trunk. It's a great car... but not a great family car.
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08-27-2018, 03:09 PM | #6 |
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Good point. Any chance he can buy the camaro and keep the hhr for family I wonder. Can't imagine a dealer is giving any real good trade value for that car.
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08-27-2018, 03:25 PM | #7 |
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08-27-2018, 03:33 PM | #8 |
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i used to have a cobalt ss turbo and went to 1ss and it was such a change lol but never driven a 1le v6
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08-27-2018, 04:20 PM | #9 |
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It’s paid off but I would sell it outright rather than trade it in and get raped on that deal. My wife has an impala that we would use for trips and such but I don’t want to get something impractical but I do want something enjoyable to drive. There is a local 2016 SS w/ 9k miles but it’s $40k and I don’t want to spend that kind of coin on something the kids will be in. That’s why this deal caught my eye, $24k for a fun car that won’t break the bank was what peaked my intrest.
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08-27-2018, 05:32 PM | #10 |
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08-28-2018, 10:30 AM | #11 |
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If your kids are in car seats still great, they will fit. If they need any leg room you're gonna have a bad time. These cars have very little to no rear leg room.
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08-28-2018, 02:34 PM | #12 |
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Mine are 6 and 9 both boys that are pretty tall already. I am going to have to go look at one with the family and see how it would work out.
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08-29-2018, 06:32 AM | #14 |
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