Which car? - Page 3

G8GT4now · 07-29-2010, 12:51 PM

I second the CTS-V suggestion.

If you can swing the M3, why not look at the V?

LS1owner · 07-29-2010, 02:59 PM

I don't want to swing 65k for a car...I am comfortable at 40k, I can go 45-48k and not be stressed, but 65k is out of my league...I'd be pushing it payment wise/trade wise etc

tlc9193 · 07-29-2010, 03:45 PM

Sounds like your mind is already made up with the Jeep, 4 doors and all. Get the Jeep.

xs29j8 · 07-29-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1owner

didnt buy yet...but this SRT8 thing isn't gonna happen new. If I have them work a deal for something like a dealer demo, who knosw where its coming from, who has driven it, etc..its just a little too risky for 50k....I can have a vette swapped to local dealer tomorrow afternoon...the SRT8 would have to come from 5-10 states over and who knows how long its been there etc. Too bad because I think the SRT8 Jeep makes the most sense.

How is your SRT8 Chally?

I know what you mean about dealer demos, ultra low mileage returns, repos, etc... they all set off their own warnings to me... I think a 'Vette is a great car, with great performance for the price. I have driven well powered cars on ice, snow, etc when I lived in Wichita, Kansas... and I don't recommend it unless it has all four corners pulling...

I don't know what your best course of action would be right now. Buying any thing new with plans to trade it in two years is buying into a lot of depreciation if you go through with it. Have you thought about keeping the Camaro just a bit longer until the new (rumored) 500+ Jeep SRT8 comes out... whenever that will be. The predictions have been all over the place, from Nov 2010 to early 2012 (?!?). There have been sightings of camo'd 2011 GC SRT8s, based on hood bulges, etc under the camo... so it might be sooner than many expect.

Or, alternately, wait for the 2011 GC SRT8s to come out and pickup a clean earlier model from a motivated seller who has to have the latest model. BTW, have you looked at the wild Jeep SRT8 racing videos on YouTube? There are tons of videos of Jeep SRT8s running amazing quarter mile times and top end speeds (270-300 KPH (not MPH))... a lot are obviously modded, but there are stock ones as well.

I have been thoroughly pleased with my 2009 SRT8. It drives better than any vehicle that I have ever owned... in every category. Even now, with quite a few roaming the streets locally, the Challenger still gets a lot of attention... I think its looks and that distinctive exhaust tone draw the attention. It may not be the quickest of the three new musclecars, but it was exactly what I wanted... and waited over 30 years for Chrysler to build again. Excellent styling, great performance (Mid 13 Sec Quarters/160+ Top End/.90+ G Cornering), room for four adults, ample trunk space, and more amenities than I could ask for. Virtually everything is standard on the Challenger SRT8, leaving only four options to pick from for my 2009 TorRed Automatic car. I went with the F1 Supercar tires and the 6CD/13Spkr Sound system upgrade... I did not want the other two, the NAV/MyGiG (My Garmin works fine) or the Sunroof (don't want a hole in the roof, and can't give up the headroom).

I have owned the Challenger for 19 months now, and had my first problem with it two months ago. The dash start button for "Keyless-Go" did not start the car on a 100 degree day... turns out this is a known problem with a software flash fix. All I had to do was pop the start button out and use the key fob as a key to start the car.

If the new 6.4L Hemi Challenger SRT8 does have output of 500+ HP, I will have to find a way to buy one... likely by selling some of my old Mopars.

Allen

xs29j8 · 07-29-2010, 04:41 PM

Have you considered looking on eBay? A lot of dealers advertise there... there are 14 Jeep SRTs on there now, including these 2010 models:

I checked local dealer inventory... no luck down here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area...

SSRSLY · 07-29-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_chef

CTS-V ? a bit cheaper than the M3 and very comfy

Big +1 to this, the CTS-V is a ridiculously nice car and, to paraphrase my fiance, they shouldn't be allowed to sell a car that insane under WOT. An absolute blast of a car. It wins on every level.

FYI, Jeeps get terrible mileage and you can't even tow with them.

LS1owner · 07-29-2010, 09:10 PM

Yeah its the cheapest option to load up a 2SS/RS with sunroof, HUD, etc...probably be 38 sticker, if I got it for 35ish + TTL at a good interest rate that would be the cheapest and easiest of any of these cars. I just worry that the 400hp L99 isnt the same as the 426hp LS3...I feel like the vette at least has the full out LS3 in auto. I'd worry about feeling like I am not getting enough power from the car coming off the LS1.

Also, anyone compare the seat comfort in Camaro vs a Vette? I didn't love how LOW I sat on the vette...is the new Camaro more "car like" seating?

LS1owner · 07-30-2010, 05:28 PM

got price quotes on vettes at local dealer, of COURSE they have basically nothing, so it has to be located or ordered...he wanted me to order, but im not waiting and I want the 0% incentive.

Looks like it's gonna be a 2LT with Auto 6 and not much else...most I can swing!

He wanted to sell me a 2SS/RS black with silver stripes they had right there...but I didnt get a price. didnt seem like it would be any discount or whatever.

Decisions decisions

Vladi · 08-06-2010, 08:03 PM

m3 only!!!or benz c63 much better perfomance than others especially handling and it`s more fun to drive

piam101 · 08-06-2010, 08:15 PM

Why not a 335d? Starts at 43k, 265 hp, 425 tq, 36 mpg!

AMPM1678 · 08-06-2010, 08:20 PM

I say go for the camaro you get more bang for your buck and its pretty roomy Im over 6 feet tall and Im very comfortable in my camaro. The only reason I see for you not to go with the camaro is you absolutely can't live without a 4-door car

n!ght r!der · 08-06-2010, 08:39 PM

I will tell you now, The GCsrt slips and slides in the winter too even with AWD.

LS1owner · 08-07-2010, 02:42 PM

You own an SRT8? I'm also debating waiting for the 2012 thats rumored....500hp etc.

HeHasReturned · 08-07-2010, 02:50 PM

You seem to be big on horsepower...So the Camaro looks like it might be good, same with the Jeep SRT8. But why buy that when the new, better one is right around the corner?
Either wait for the new ones (which, btw, will probably have insane markups and be very hard to find for at least a year after they hit dealerships)
Or, buy an EVO, a Subaru STI, Audi TTS, Audi S4, Audi S5, Corvette, Porsche Cayman, Lexus ISF, MB E550 Coupe, MB c63 Amg, or CTS-V.

07-29-2010, 03:45 PM	#31
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	Sounds like your mind is already made up with the Jeep, 4 doors and all. Get the Jeep. __________________ LETHAL RACING Phase V, "ECS Supercharger, Nightfury cam, Methanol Injected, Dual Fuelpumps, Kooks Headers with Hi Flow Cats, 3'' Catback Magnaflow Exhaust, Custom Tune, H & R Drop Springs,Barton Ind. STS 773 RWHP.

07-29-2010, 04:41 PM	#33
xs29j8 Hemis, Six Packs, & Wings Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8 & Old Mopars Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 93 View My Garage	Have you considered looking on eBay? A lot of dealers advertise there... there are 14 Jeep SRTs on there now, including these 2010 models: I checked local dealer inventory... no luck down here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area... Attached Images

08-06-2010, 08:03 PM	#37
Vladi Russian maFFia Drives: 09-SLK350 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Walnut Creek.CA, Turku Finland , St-Petersburg Russia Posts: 480 View My Garage	m3 only!!!or benz c63 much better perfomance than others especially handling and it`s more fun to drive __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/SSVladi

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07-29-2010, 12:51 PM	#29
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	I second the CTS-V suggestion. If you can swing the M3, why not look at the V?

07-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#30
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	I don't want to swing 65k for a car...I am comfortable at 40k, I can go 45-48k and not be stressed, but 65k is out of my league...I'd be pushing it payment wise/trade wise etc

07-29-2010, 09:10 PM	#35
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	Yeah its the cheapest option to load up a 2SS/RS with sunroof, HUD, etc...probably be 38 sticker, if I got it for 35ish + TTL at a good interest rate that would be the cheapest and easiest of any of these cars. I just worry that the 400hp L99 isnt the same as the 426hp LS3...I feel like the vette at least has the full out LS3 in auto. I'd worry about feeling like I am not getting enough power from the car coming off the LS1. Also, anyone compare the seat comfort in Camaro vs a Vette? I didn't love how LOW I sat on the vette...is the new Camaro more "car like" seating?

07-30-2010, 05:28 PM	#36
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	got price quotes on vettes at local dealer, of COURSE they have basically nothing, so it has to be located or ordered...he wanted me to order, but im not waiting and I want the 0% incentive. Looks like it's gonna be a 2LT with Auto 6 and not much else...most I can swing! He wanted to sell me a 2SS/RS black with silver stripes they had right there...but I didnt get a price. didnt seem like it would be any discount or whatever. Decisions decisions

08-06-2010, 08:15 PM	#38
piam101 Drives: 04 Pontiac GTO M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 50 View My Garage	Why not a 335d? Starts at 43k, 265 hp, 425 tq, 36 mpg!

08-06-2010, 08:20 PM	#39
AMPM1678 AMPM95 Drives: 2010 RY Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rowland Heights,California Posts: 598 View My Garage	I say go for the camaro you get more bang for your buck and its pretty roomy Im over 6 feet tall and Im very comfortable in my camaro. The only reason I see for you not to go with the camaro is you absolutely can't live without a 4-door car

08-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#40
n!ght r!der That Guy Drives: really good Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 858	I will tell you now, The GCsrt slips and slides in the winter too even with AWD.

08-07-2010, 02:42 PM	#41
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	You own an SRT8? I'm also debating waiting for the 2012 thats rumored....500hp etc.

08-07-2010, 02:50 PM	#42
HeHasReturned Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Don't worry bout it Posts: 328	You seem to be big on horsepower...So the Camaro looks like it might be good, same with the Jeep SRT8. But why buy that when the new, better one is right around the corner? Either wait for the new ones (which, btw, will probably have insane markups and be very hard to find for at least a year after they hit dealerships) Or, buy an EVO, a Subaru STI, Audi TTS, Audi S4, Audi S5, Corvette, Porsche Cayman, Lexus ISF, MB E550 Coupe, MB c63 Amg, or CTS-V.