Traded in Camaro

Silverlsinva · 10-05-2012, 07:52 PM

As much as i loved my camaro my needs outweighed my wants and i had to get rid of it. I need a 4x4 truck so i picked up a 2012 Ram Express and i am truely surprized by the quality of the interior for a basic truck, everything feels nice to the touch. The ride is great as well for a truck nice a smooth almost like a car, cause of the coil sprung rear. The Hemi is quite powerful and very quick and i think it is as quick as my old 2011 v6 camaro maybe quicker. Oh before anyone flames me for not staying chevy i got a couple things for yall. Chevy doesnt offer the 6.2 in a reg cab pickup and i also couldnt find a comparably priced extended cab with the 6.2 for the price i paid for this truck. But i am loving it and i have missed driving a truck since i had to get rid of my 07 Chevy pics are attched below.

Richy_Rich · 10-05-2012, 07:55 PM

Good trade, any plans?

Silverlsinva · 10-05-2012, 08:04 PM

Yea i am getting bedliner sprayed on and tint and a bed extender put on tomarrow. And im really planning on getting some retrofit projector headlights so i can have some hids. And a headache rack so my ATV doesnt crash through the back glass if a strap comes loose hauling it.

Richy_Rich · 10-05-2012, 08:09 PM

Truck looks pretty level, maybe a 1" spacer on the front to level it out.

Any lift in the future? 35" or 37" tread?

Silverlsinva · 10-05-2012, 08:14 PM

it actually isnt that level just i guess the way the pic looks pro comp offers a 2.5 inch leveling kit for 200 bucks so i might do that i dont wanna make the Mpg go down too much as well so no bigger tires and funny thing those are 20 inch wheels. Look small dont they I think the overall height of the stock tires are 33or 34 inches i dunno how to convert the numbers. I do know that once those tires do wear out i will get a lil more aggressive tire in the same size. I dont plan on doing much off roading in it since it is a daily driver.

2010SLVRBULIT · 10-05-2012, 08:22 PM

nice, but I would've at least gotten a king cab.

Silverlsinva · 10-05-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks I didnt a 4door and the bed is shorter than reg cab i have. and it cost about 2k more as well.

2010 SSRS · 10-05-2012, 09:17 PM

I like those wheels

DesertCamaro · 10-05-2012, 10:22 PM

I have a 2011 crew cab 4x4 hemi and I love it. The power is insane. I added the Top Gun Customz leveling kit and am running 33" tires but could easily clear 35's. Have fun with it!

archtaan · 10-05-2012, 10:48 PM

Nice truck. I think Truck Trend did 0-60 in 5.7 seconds with a regular cab hemi with the 4.10 gear and that was the 2009 model. The new one is a bit lighter with the suspension changes and is supposed to have a more aggressive transmission calibration. Have fun with it.

LimaCharlie · 10-06-2012, 01:56 AM

Not a bad trade. You gotta do what's best for you.
I like regular cab trucks. I have a 2004 Silverado 5.3 2WD....which is perfect for any tow/haul duties and an occasional driver to give my Camaro a rest.

Silverlsinva · 10-06-2012, 08:54 PM

I had a bedliner sprayed in today but couldnt get the tint done cause the tint guy had a family emergency so that will be done another time. Archtaan the tranny for my 12 doesnt seem to agressive more on the lets get the best Mpg gear quicker side cause i have to almost 3/4 throttle to get a downshift and a full throttle for a double downshift so i still have to get use to that. I should have pics of the bedliner tomarrow sometime thanks for the replies here ill post more here as i mod it up a bit.

upflying · 10-06-2012, 09:41 PM

You will need a bed cover to carry the stuff that won't fit in the cab.
Tri-fold or roll up is fine.

10-05-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Traded in Camaro As much as i loved my camaro my needs outweighed my wants and i had to get rid of it. I need a 4x4 truck so i picked up a 2012 Ram Express and i am truely surprized by the quality of the interior for a basic truck, everything feels nice to the touch. The ride is great as well for a truck nice a smooth almost like a car, cause of the coil sprung rear. The Hemi is quite powerful and very quick and i think it is as quick as my old 2011 v6 camaro maybe quicker. Oh before anyone flames me for not staying chevy i got a couple things for yall. Chevy doesnt offer the 6.2 in a reg cab pickup and i also couldnt find a comparably priced extended cab with the 6.2 for the price i paid for this truck. But i am loving it and i have missed driving a truck since i had to get rid of my 07 Chevy pics are attched below. Attached Images

10-05-2012, 07:55 PM	#2
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Good trade, any plans? __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

10-05-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Truck looks pretty level, maybe a 1" spacer on the front to level it out. Any lift in the future? 35" or 37" tread? __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

10-05-2012, 09:17 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I like those wheels __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-06-2012, 01:56 AM	#11
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Not a bad trade. You gotta do what's best for you. I like regular cab trucks. I have a 2004 Silverado 5.3 2WD....which is perfect for any tow/haul duties and an occasional driver to give my Camaro a rest. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

10-05-2012, 08:04 PM	#3
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Yea i am getting bedliner sprayed on and tint and a bed extender put on tomarrow. And im really planning on getting some retrofit projector headlights so i can have some hids. And a headache rack so my ATV doesnt crash through the back glass if a strap comes loose hauling it.

10-05-2012, 08:14 PM	#5
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	it actually isnt that level just i guess the way the pic looks pro comp offers a 2.5 inch leveling kit for 200 bucks so i might do that i dont wanna make the Mpg go down too much as well so no bigger tires and funny thing those are 20 inch wheels. Look small dont they I think the overall height of the stock tires are 33or 34 inches i dunno how to convert the numbers. I do know that once those tires do wear out i will get a lil more aggressive tire in the same size. I dont plan on doing much off roading in it since it is a daily driver.

10-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	nice, but I would've at least gotten a king cab.

10-05-2012, 09:04 PM	#7
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Thanks I didnt a 4door and the bed is shorter than reg cab i have. and it cost about 2k more as well.

10-05-2012, 10:22 PM	#9
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	I have a 2011 crew cab 4x4 hemi and I love it. The power is insane. I added the Top Gun Customz leveling kit and am running 33" tires but could easily clear 35's. Have fun with it!

10-05-2012, 10:48 PM	#10
archtaan Drives: car Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 305	Nice truck. I think Truck Trend did 0-60 in 5.7 seconds with a regular cab hemi with the 4.10 gear and that was the 2009 model. The new one is a bit lighter with the suspension changes and is supposed to have a more aggressive transmission calibration. Have fun with it.

10-06-2012, 08:54 PM	#12
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I had a bedliner sprayed in today but couldnt get the tint done cause the tint guy had a family emergency so that will be done another time. Archtaan the tranny for my 12 doesnt seem to agressive more on the lets get the best Mpg gear quicker side cause i have to almost 3/4 throttle to get a downshift and a full throttle for a double downshift so i still have to get use to that. I should have pics of the bedliner tomarrow sometime thanks for the replies here ill post more here as i mod it up a bit.

10-06-2012, 09:41 PM	#13
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	You will need a bed cover to carry the stuff that won't fit in the cab. Tri-fold or roll up is fine.