[LimaCharlie]

That is a clean Nova. It has a nice drivetrain setup too, especially with the 4-speed.
I think we can all agree that older muscle cars have more character and personality compared to modern cars. You lost some of this when you sold the Nova. This is why your friends are giving you crap. Bottom line, a clean brand new car just isn't as impressive as a clean old car.....regardless of the make/model of car.
However, your 2014 SS performs better all around. It brakes, accelerates, handles, and drives far better than the Nova. It is also much safer. You can take it anywhere with no worries. Aside from being reliable, it's still a Camaro and much cooler than 90% of the new cars you see on the road.