Thinking of trading my camaro in.... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

plg3rd · 03-19-2013, 06:36 PM

i've had a 2010 camaro ss/rs manual since last june. i love the car and all but i've really diggin the looks of this CLA AMG. and now that the official picks leaked today im sure when i have enough money to get the car i will trade.

im a big C63 AMG fan and thats the car i really wanted when i got the camaro but i couldnt afford it. traded my 350z in for the SS. wanted more power and a car with backseats bigger trunk. thing is i drive 40 mins to nyc daily. im tired of gas and driving stick daily. sitting in traffic is annoying. snow sucks.

CLA AMG wont be as expensive as C63. its gonna be AWD. more luxury than camaro. 2.0 turbo with 355 HP quicker to 60 and better on gas. and it wont be stick. thinking of doing the trade. what you guys think?

nele22 · 03-19-2013, 06:41 PM

Not sure why people post these. It sounds like you have already made up your mind. Why would you want a total stranger to tell you different. Not trying to be snarly I just do not understand.

slick rick · 03-19-2013, 06:43 PM

Uh OK

christianchevell · 03-19-2013, 06:45 PM

woppee...........LOL maybe it will end up like the wrecked wrx sti next door....whole side smashed in and front...........with a turbo.

v6sonoma · 03-19-2013, 06:48 PM

They are different cars for different people. You need to do what is gonna work for you.

The car will not be faster then an SS. As fast possibly but from what I've read it'll be a tenth or 2 slower in the 0-60. Also a boosted 4cyl is just not gonna compare to a V8 to me. If you're looking for a small sedan I'm sure it'll be a nice car.

plg3rd · 03-19-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nele22

Not sure why people post these. It sounds like you have already made up your mind. Why would you want a total stranger to tell you different. Not trying to be snarly I just do not understand.

well i havent made up my mind. the car isnt even out yet for one. ppl post these because cars obviously cost a lot and not sure if they wanna be locked in payments for a car they might not want to keep. i figured maybe ppl here might give me opinions on other cars that they might trade their car in for if they were me. sorry for bothering you

mr02Z/28 · 03-19-2013, 06:51 PM

Camaro looks better...

plg3rd · 03-19-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mr02Z/28

Camaro looks better...

yeah thats one of the things that i love about my car. this car stands out. turns heads and ppl always ask me about the car. most ppl cant even tell the difference between a regular benz and a AMG. most mercedes look the same anyway unless they cost at least $80K

CyberPunk223 · 03-19-2013, 07:04 PM

NYC? manual Shift SS camaro is the worst car to have, I would get something smaller, easier to park with better visability, more fuel efficient, and definitly an automatic. You can have all those things and still have a really nice car.

dkp2LT · 03-19-2013, 07:18 PM

MB AMG's are nice and MB makes a decent vehicle, but just make sure you have the $'s past the warranty period. Else find a good MB independent mechanic. Parts and labor aren't cheap and neither is the A and B services.

That's why I am now in favor of the US brands now. Build quality is much better than it used to and parts are easier to find and labor isn't as bad.

Either way you go, good luck and have fun.

RoadieWingZ · 03-19-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

MB AMG's are nice and MB makes a decent vehicle, but just make sure you have the $'s past the warranty period. Else find a good MB independent mechanic. Parts and labor aren't cheap and neither is the A and B services.

That's why I am now in favor of the US brands now. Build quality is much better than it used to and parts are easier to find and labor isn't as bad.

Either way you go, good luck and have fun.

+1... My experience is Euro cars are very costly to own based on wife's Jag And my earlier experience with an Audi....

samhardy2008 · 03-19-2013, 08:19 PM

i love my camaro for sure but im ready for either a 4 door car or back to a truck...me and the wifey been talkin bout babays lol

Jamie Mac · 03-19-2013, 09:08 PM

Ok. Good luck

Baba · 03-19-2013, 09:56 PM

OP: I understand your concerns about your current 2SS in reference to the manual tranny in traffic, the expense for fuel, mastering challenging road conditions (snow) safely and the lack of space, as compared to more traditional sedans. They're valid points, to be sure.

If you can handle the financial end of it without digging a (deeper?) hole for yourself then go forth, young man. Happiness has to come from the inside and you owe it to yourself and your family to do that which satisfies you and ensures their safety as well as making all of you happy, in the long run.

03-19-2013, 06:36 PM	#1
plg3rd Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rockland County NY/ Harlem Posts: 33	Thinking of trading my camaro in.... i've had a 2010 camaro ss/rs manual since last june. i love the car and all but i've really diggin the looks of this CLA AMG. and now that the official picks leaked today im sure when i have enough money to get the car i will trade. im a big C63 AMG fan and thats the car i really wanted when i got the camaro but i couldnt afford it. traded my 350z in for the SS. wanted more power and a car with backseats bigger trunk. thing is i drive 40 mins to nyc daily. im tired of gas and driving stick daily. sitting in traffic is annoying. snow sucks. CLA AMG wont be as expensive as C63. its gonna be AWD. more luxury than camaro. 2.0 turbo with 355 HP quicker to 60 and better on gas. and it wont be stick. thinking of doing the trade. what you guys think?

03-19-2013, 06:43 PM	#3
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Uh OK __________________

03-19-2013, 06:48 PM	#5
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	They are different cars for different people. You need to do what is gonna work for you. The car will not be faster then an SS. As fast possibly but from what I've read it'll be a tenth or 2 slower in the 0-60. Also a boosted 4cyl is just not gonna compare to a V8 to me. If you're looking for a small sedan I'm sure it'll be a nice car. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-19-2013, 08:19 PM	#12
samhardy2008 Drives: 2012 3.6 camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyler Posts: 197	i love my camaro for sure but im ready for either a 4 door car or back to a truck...me and the wifey been talkin bout babays lol __________________

03-19-2013, 09:08 PM	#13
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Ok. Good luck __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

03-19-2013, 06:41 PM	#2
nele22 Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ashland Posts: 95	Not sure why people post these. It sounds like you have already made up your mind. Why would you want a total stranger to tell you different. Not trying to be snarly I just do not understand.

03-19-2013, 06:45 PM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	woppee...........LOL maybe it will end up like the wrecked wrx sti next door....whole side smashed in and front...........with a turbo.

03-19-2013, 06:51 PM	#7
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	Camaro looks better...

03-19-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	NYC? manual Shift SS camaro is the worst car to have, I would get something smaller, easier to park with better visability, more fuel efficient, and definitly an automatic. You can have all those things and still have a really nice car.

03-19-2013, 07:18 PM	#10
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	MB AMG's are nice and MB makes a decent vehicle, but just make sure you have the $'s past the warranty period. Else find a good MB independent mechanic. Parts and labor aren't cheap and neither is the A and B services. That's why I am now in favor of the US brands now. Build quality is much better than it used to and parts are easier to find and labor isn't as bad. Either way you go, good luck and have fun.

03-19-2013, 09:56 PM	#14
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	OP: I understand your concerns about your current 2SS in reference to the manual tranny in traffic, the expense for fuel, mastering challenging road conditions (snow) safely and the lack of space, as compared to more traditional sedans. They're valid points, to be sure. If you can handle the financial end of it without digging a (deeper?) hole for yourself then go forth, young man. Happiness has to come from the inside and you owe it to yourself and your family to do that which satisfies you and ensures their safety as well as making all of you happy, in the long run. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."