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Blutob2 · 03-10-2016, 10:33 AM

So I most likely need to sell the Camaro because I'll be commuting 50 miles one way. It's a 2014 2SS/RS M6. Does have K&N CAI and headers but didn't bring that up. Also custom wheels. They are offering $26k (initially 25.5 ) for the trade for a Honda Accord which lists at $31.9k. They knocked the Accord down to $29.4k. Now I do have time to sell on my own because I don't move for a few months. Anyone think this deal is worth taking now or think I can get more? Obviously their is a tax benefit for the trade versus private party.

Dizzy82 · 03-10-2016, 10:51 AM

Honda................

JLSuperfly · 03-10-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Honda................

How about a Prius?

Blutob2 · 03-10-2016, 10:55 AM

Yeah I know but suggestions for a 100 mile/day commute? Gets 37mpg which is slightly better than the Camaro haha. Sorry but the Malibu doesn't come close to the Accord.

drew peacock · 03-10-2016, 11:04 AM

no petrol car i have ever owned or driven is any good at mpg..
you need one of these special diesel cars dude...
we have a low emission diesel hyundai that does 50mpg at a push. alll the petrol cars i've owned have never got better than 30mpg..
unless you buy one of these special diesels you wont saving much on that commute.
i have driven over 2000 000 miles btw in many different cars..

HyperV117 · 03-10-2016, 11:05 AM

Can't you just get a cheap civic and keep your Camaro?

xnuyokr · 03-10-2016, 11:15 AM

You can ALWAYS get more money selling it privately, however it can be a hassle.

EMB135Driver · 03-10-2016, 11:15 AM

50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less)

So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car.

drew peacock · 03-10-2016, 11:20 AM

37 mpg will be only a claim..that will be a blueprinted car on level ground with a lightweight driver..
claimed mpg and real mpg are light years apart..my hyundai is 64mpg claimed..never got it better than 50 mpg..

Thor142 · 03-10-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less)

So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car.

True words. Plus wouldn't you rather spend the extra time driving a Camaro than an Accord?

Gearheaded · 03-10-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less)

So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car.

Thank you for this. Someone understands that selling a car for a more fuel efficient car strictly to "save gas money" is not a cost effective solution. The real solution is buy a cheap car or motorcycle. Spend the 3,000-5,000 up front and keep the Camaro aka your balls LOL

Slovnek · 03-10-2016, 11:30 AM

Personally if I had a commute that far I would rather drive a car I enjoy. The amount in savings offset by driving the more economical car wouldn't be worth it to me. I'd find a way to cut other costs if I needed to first like cable (which I have already done and don't miss) or going out to dinner once a month or whatever.

68rssscamaro · 03-10-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less)

So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car.

Could not have summed it up any better....

Maybe find another dealer with a Accord on the lot used, and see what they give you for it there.

arkentect · 03-10-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less)

So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car.

Yeah, Everyone makes the mistake of thinking that because their gas cost goes down by $10 a week that its worth spending more for fuel efficient car. If you want this to actually make sense go buy what I did. 2016 Cruze M6 gets 35-37mpg average on highway. 400 miles per tank and costs about $24 to fill the tank. Car costs $18K-19k and is still a chevy.

03-10-2016, 10:33 AM	#1
Blutob2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Montgomery Posts: 167	Dealer's offer for my Camaro So I most likely need to sell the Camaro because I'll be commuting 50 miles one way. It's a 2014 2SS/RS M6. Does have K&N CAI and headers but didn't bring that up. Also custom wheels. They are offering $26k (initially 25.5 ) for the trade for a Honda Accord which lists at $31.9k. They knocked the Accord down to $29.4k. Now I do have time to sell on my own because I don't move for a few months. Anyone think this deal is worth taking now or think I can get more? Obviously their is a tax benefit for the trade versus private party.

03-10-2016, 10:51 AM	#2
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03-10-2016, 11:05 AM	#6
HyperV117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CA Posts: 358	Can't you just get a cheap civic and keep your Camaro? __________________

03-10-2016, 11:15 AM	#7
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	You can ALWAYS get more money selling it privately, however it can be a hassle. __________________

03-10-2016, 11:15 AM	#8
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	50 weeks at 500 miles a week is 25000 annual miles. Camaro SS on the highway should get at least 24 mpg, Honda gets 37......assuming $2 a gallon, the Camaro costs around $2100 in fuel, the Honda $1350 ($750 less) So to save $750 a year in gas you're going to spend $3400 right now (26 K for Camaro trade, 29.4 for Honda)......you're going to be losing money for the next 5 years by buying a more fuel efficient car. __________________

03-10-2016, 10:55 AM	#4
Blutob2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Montgomery Posts: 167	Yeah I know but suggestions for a 100 mile/day commute? Gets 37mpg which is slightly better than the Camaro haha. Sorry but the Malibu doesn't come close to the Accord.

03-10-2016, 11:04 AM	#5
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	no petrol car i have ever owned or driven is any good at mpg.. you need one of these special diesel cars dude... we have a low emission diesel hyundai that does 50mpg at a push. alll the petrol cars i've owned have never got better than 30mpg.. unless you buy one of these special diesels you wont saving much on that commute. i have driven over 2000 000 miles btw in many different cars..

03-10-2016, 11:20 AM	#9
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	37 mpg will be only a claim..that will be a blueprinted car on level ground with a lightweight driver.. claimed mpg and real mpg are light years apart..my hyundai is 64mpg claimed..never got it better than 50 mpg..

03-10-2016, 11:30 AM	#12
Slovnek Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE (Sold) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 88	Keep the Cam Personally if I had a commute that far I would rather drive a car I enjoy. The amount in savings offset by driving the more economical car wouldn't be worth it to me. I'd find a way to cut other costs if I needed to first like cable (which I have already done and don't miss) or going out to dinner once a month or whatever.