Traded My Camaro - Page 2

SMN2011Z28 · 11-09-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpanthers85

I wanted this SO badly before I got my Camaro. Exactly this car! I am so jealous.

My GF talked me out of it...she said "are you going through a mid-life crisis? No, your only 26" and a few choice other things... (no offense)

So I supercharged my 2SS instead.

I kind of regret it.

My wife kinda hinted at the same thing, I said..just wait until I get home and take you for a ride, then you will understand. She hasn't been in it since.

The driving experiences are completely different. Two great cars though!!

Keep looking. A lot of people are unloading Vettes right now due to valve drop issues etc..so they are ripe for the taking!! With the new C7 coming out, it will only get better.

mattsfirstSS · 11-09-2012, 02:42 PM

I have never driven a corvette but it always defined american sports car to me. Thinking of upgrading to a vette or a zl1 after this. Sure i'll test drive but in the mean time can someone please compare it to a camaro SS so I can know what Im missing?

mattsfirstSS · 11-09-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SMN2011Z28

My wife kinda hinted at the same thing, I said..just wait until I get home and take you for a ride, then you will understand. She hasn't been in it since.

The driving experiences are completely different. Two great cars though!!

Keep looking. A lot of people are unloading Vettes right now due to valve drop issues etc..so they are ripe for the taking!! With the new C7 coming out, it will only get better.

Oh you posted this as I typed. Completely different huh?

SMN2011Z28 · 11-09-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

Oh you posted this as I typed. Completely different huh?

Keep in mind I went from a 2010 SS (no performance mods) to this Z06. The Z06 is a bit of a brute. It's not the smoothest ride, or the quietest, but anyone who pursues this kind of power usually isn't concerned with that. If you want refinement, with fun power then a base Vette is probably a better comparison. Everything from ride height, road feel, power to weight feel, it's all different.

The ZL1 is a hell of a machine and I drove one just to make sure I wasn't making a mistake because I really liked both cars. What did it for me was the dream of owning a Z06 ever since I did the special build experience, and walked one down the line at the factory in Bowling Green before picking one up at the musem with my step dad. I've been smitten ever since.

Fogey · 11-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Have always wanted one. But I'm a retired guy living on my investments and the recent elections makes things look pretty bleak. Just glad I got my Camaro bought and paid for before the collapse

GaBoy25 · 11-09-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fogey

Have always wanted one. But I'm a retired guy living on my investments and the recent elections makes things look pretty bleak. Just glad I got my Camaro bought and paid for before the collapse

2008yellow · 11-09-2012, 05:24 PM

I have had some ZO6 Vettes. Right now my wife and I have 2013 Camaros for a change until I see the new C7 Vette. The Camaro is like some of my old muscle cars and both the auto and stick V8 cars are great fun.
I really miss the raw Z power though, so I am waiting to see the new C7. I may have to grab another ZO6 before the 427 is gone. Love our Camaros a lot for now though.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 11-09-2012, 05:26 PM

I've been thinking about trading my Camaro for a C6 Z06. This way me and the gf can have even steven cars since she has a 2013 Vette 427

Overflow · 11-09-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SMN2011Z28

I stumbled across this thread and since I made the same jump I decided to post up. I still follow the forums but couldn't resist an opportunity to get in my dream car. So here are a few pics. 2008 Jet Stream Blue Z06/3LT. Stock for now. Bought it with 18K miles on it. It's my daily driver and it thrills me every day!!!

I sold my 2010 RJT 2SS/RS to get her.

Love the color!

redirish · 11-09-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

I've been thinking about trading my Camaro for a C6 Z06. This way me and the gf can have even steven cars since she has a 2013 Vette 427

I'm telling! LOL

redirish · 11-09-2012, 06:18 PM

That Jet Stream Blue is a beautiful color!

Neumatic · 11-09-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SMN2011Z28

I stumbled across this thread and since I made the same jump I decided to post up. I still follow the forums but couldn't resist an opportunity to get in my dream car. So here are a few pics. 2008 Jet Stream Blue Z06/3LT. Stock for now. Bought it with 18K miles on it. It's my daily driver and it thrills me every day!!!

I sold my 2010 RJT 2SS/RS to get her.

Now that is a beautiful car. By far my favorite color for the Corvette, congratulations!

Dtowndog420 · 11-09-2012, 07:26 PM

Z06 vs camaro I I'll pick Z06 every time. Congratulations, it's a very beautiful car.

trewyn15 · 11-09-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SMN2011Z28

I stumbled across this thread and since I made the same jump I decided to post up. I still follow the forums but couldn't resist an opportunity to get in my dream car. So here are a few pics. 2008 Jet Stream Blue Z06/3LT. Stock for now. Bought it with 18K miles on it. It's my daily driver and it thrills me every day!!!

I sold my 2010 RJT 2SS/RS to get her.

Wow, gorgeous! Part of me misses the flip up headlights, but the rest of me loves the redesign and that color!

11-09-2012, 02:42 PM	#16
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	I have never driven a corvette but it always defined american sports car to me. Thinking of upgrading to a vette or a zl1 after this. Sure i'll test drive but in the mean time can someone please compare it to a camaro SS so I can know what Im missing? __________________ (this was a joke, this was only a joke, If this had been an actual comment, the comment you just read would have been followed by or nothing at all)

11-09-2012, 03:14 PM	#19
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Was planning to o to a Vette Have always wanted one. But I'm a retired guy living on my investments and the recent elections makes things look pretty bleak. Just glad I got my Camaro bought and paid for before the collapse __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

11-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#22
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	I've been thinking about trading my Camaro for a C6 Z06. This way me and the gf can have even steven cars since she has a 2013 Vette 427 __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

11-09-2012, 05:24 PM	#21
2008yellow Drives: 2013 blue Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: pa. Posts: 94	I have had some ZO6 Vettes. Right now my wife and I have 2013 Camaros for a change until I see the new C7 Vette. The Camaro is like some of my old muscle cars and both the auto and stick V8 cars are great fun. I really miss the raw Z power though, so I am waiting to see the new C7. I may have to grab another ZO6 before the 427 is gone. Love our Camaros a lot for now though.

11-09-2012, 06:18 PM	#25
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	That Jet Stream Blue is a beautiful color!

11-09-2012, 07:26 PM	#27
Dtowndog420 Drives: SBM 09 G8 GT/RH 15 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 258	Z06 vs camaro I I'll pick Z06 every time. Congratulations, it's a very beautiful car.