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dklowrider · 10-12-2014, 05:10 PM

Just thought I'd clear up something here, the Corvette had the LS3 starting in '08, and is noticeably faster than the '05-'07, which feel noticeably faster than a stock SS. But I would (did) have a hard time with a C6 in a coupe, and definitely couldn't do an automatic.
Maybe just my bad luck, but a '06 coupe and a '08 vert both puked the water pump under 20k miles. Not a big deal though except that my '02 still had the original @98k miles.

J_Vibe92 · 10-12-2014, 06:51 PM

Yeah I found a 2005 with only 50k miles in my price range. Its a manual and I hear they are pretty decent (high 12s 1/4 mile). They guy even has navigation installed. Red seats. Just not to sure. Do I jump on a vette or try to grab a 2011 camaro 2ss.

2015vert · 10-13-2014, 02:48 PM

Drive them both, you will pick the camaro. The Vet, rattles, bangs, noisy and
no room, fast though. I always wanted a vet and I was disappointed when I test drove one. Bought a camaro, money not a issue, but the ride was.

dklowrider · 10-13-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2015vert

Drive them both, you will pick the camaro. The Vet, rattles, bangs, noisy and
no room, fast though. I always wanted a vet and I was disappointed when I test drove one. Bought a camaro, money not a issue, but the ride was.

Wow. What did you test drive a 1984 or something? I had 2 C5 and 2 C6 Vettes, 2 verts one coupe and one Z06 and they were all tight.

2015vert · 10-13-2014, 06:34 PM

Tested 2011 coupe 4000 miles and 2013 convertible, both sad , convertible was better than the coupe, but dam sad compared to the camaro.

Fiftydriver · 10-13-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Vibe92

What would be the best buy here. A 2007 corvette auto with 60k miles or a 2010-11camaro ls3 with 40k miles

Who would win in a race as well?

Im in the market for a new car. 2013 5.0 caught my attentions but id rather a chevy

If your going to drive this car a lot, no question, get the Camaro. WAY more comfortable to drive a lot. I am not so sure the 07 vette would beat the LS3 Camaro. Remember that that engine in the vette has 7 years of use on it. It is likely nothing remotely close to what it was when it was new. True the LS3 is also not new and may or may not be producing full power but its likely putting down much more power then the vette.

Abomb1223 · 10-14-2014, 08:51 AM

I guess Ill be that guy.. Go with the 5.0 its faster then the camaro but slower than the vett and your youngest option!

SacraMaro · 10-14-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiftydriver

If your going to drive this car a lot, no question, get the Camaro. WAY more comfortable to drive a lot. I am not so sure the 07 vette would beat the LS3 Camaro. Remember that that engine in the vette has 7 years of use on it. It is likely nothing remotely close to what it was when it was new. True the LS3 is also not new and may or may not be producing full power but its likely putting down much more power then the vette.

I'm in this camp. No Mustang. If you do plan on using the car for everyday life the two extra seats and slightly larger trunk will come in handy. I also agree that the LS3 is likely to be putting out more power than the vette, with the cheaper price to mod, you could very well make it quicker and keep the comfort.

SCREAMING EAGLE · 10-23-2014, 07:42 PM

The Vette on all counts including better resale value.

10-12-2014, 06:51 PM	#16
J_Vibe92 Drives: 2013 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,788	Yeah I found a 2005 with only 50k miles in my price range. Its a manual and I hear they are pretty decent (high 12s 1/4 mile). They guy even has navigation installed. Red seats. Just not to sure. Do I jump on a vette or try to grab a 2011 camaro 2ss. __________________ Performance Mods: Vararam Intake, MRTv2.0 exhaust, Elite Engineering CC, Vmax Black Iceolator, Vmax Ported TB, OBX LT Headers w/ no CATS, LMR Tune Visual mods: Eagle Eyes w/5k hids, Custom Hood Spears, Heritage Grille, Stage 2 LED Dome lights,Transformer Emblems, PD Bezels, 19in Chevy rims with pirellis, Blue painted calipers, GM GFX Front Splitter, 35/20 % Tint, TailLight Tint(charcoal) 1/4 Mile: 13.65 sec @ 102.53 mph R.I.P.

10-12-2014, 05:10 PM	#15
dklowrider Drives: 2012 1SS, 6spd. many mods 478 rwhp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 283	Just thought I'd clear up something here, the Corvette had the LS3 starting in '08, and is noticeably faster than the '05-'07, which feel noticeably faster than a stock SS. But I would (did) have a hard time with a C6 in a coupe, and definitely couldn't do an automatic. Maybe just my bad luck, but a '06 coupe and a '08 vert both puked the water pump under 20k miles. Not a big deal though except that my '02 still had the original @98k miles.

10-13-2014, 02:48 PM	#17
2015vert Drives: 2015 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ozark, Mo. Posts: 2	Drive them both, you will pick the camaro. The Vet, rattles, bangs, noisy and no room, fast though. I always wanted a vet and I was disappointed when I test drove one. Bought a camaro, money not a issue, but the ride was.

10-13-2014, 06:34 PM	#19
2015vert Drives: 2015 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ozark, Mo. Posts: 2	Tested 2011 coupe 4000 miles and 2013 convertible, both sad , convertible was better than the coupe, but dam sad compared to the camaro.

10-14-2014, 08:51 AM	#21
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	I guess Ill be that guy.. Go with the 5.0 its faster then the camaro but slower than the vett and your youngest option!

10-23-2014, 07:42 PM	#23
SCREAMING EAGLE Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS 45TH,L99 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 114	The Vette on all counts including better resale value.