Soon to be New Camaro Owner!

slicksdude · 11-29-2011, 05:58 PM

Whats up guys New dude here!

Like the title states I will soon be purchasing a Camaro SS within the next few months. Im currently learning and gathering as much information on theese cars as possible. I want to make sure I purchase the right model with the right options.. Im focused on a charcoal grey color LS3 SS all black leather interior(don't know what model SS this is considered to be?). Still debating weather to go with a manual or Automatic Transmission, and still debating on a hard or rag top. Goals for the car: weekend cruiser, drag racing every once in a while at the local track.
one last thing I have a 3 month old son that means the world to me. He will be around 5-6 months when I get the SS.. Is this car safe with children spcialy babies??.. He will rarely ride in the car with me since I own a Tahoe as a daily driver but just to be on the safe side. Awesome cars by the way Hope you guys can help.. Thanks

AngelSpeedFreak · 11-29-2011, 06:07 PM

welcome

Karkid · 11-29-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicksdude

Whats up guys New dude here!

Like the title states I will soon be purchasing a Camaro SS within the next few months. Im currently learning and gathering as much information on theese cars as possible. I want to make sure I purchase the right model with the right options.. Im focused on a charcoal grey color LS3 SS all black leather interior(don't know what model SS this is considered to be?). Still debating weather to go with a manual or Automatic Transmission, and still debating on a hard or rag top. Goals for the car: weekend cruiser, drag racing every once in a while at the local track.
one last thing I have a 3 month old son that means the world to me. He will be around 5-6 months when I get the SS.. Is this car safe with children spcialy babies??.. He will rarely ride in the car with me since I own a Tahoe as a daily driver but just to be on the safe side. Awesome cars by the way Hope you guys can help.. Thanks

All 5 stars on safety crash rating.

chevy 3 · 11-29-2011, 06:36 PM

Welcome to c5. Baby seat hooks in the back no prob

SSSugar · 11-29-2011, 06:38 PM

The model you are describing is a 2SS, however if you want the LS3 you will have to get manual transmission. The automatic is the L99, little less HP, but not too much. My hubby has the LS3 and I have the L99, both are a lot of fun (the L99 has paddle shift).

2010 SSRS · 11-29-2011, 07:25 PM

welcome

frank1557 · 11-29-2011, 07:27 PM

You'll love it. Welcome to C5. Were a fun friendly site.

heRS · 11-29-2011, 07:42 PM

Congratulations on both new babies, and welcome to the forums.

hightower · 11-29-2011, 09:11 PM

I would recommend for your situation going with an L99 automatic. You'll more than likely get better MPG and I'd imagine if you have a child in the back seat you don't want to be too distracted with shifting. Also depends on your environment. I drive an LS3 with the manual and love it, but if I lived in a big city with lots of traffic I might go crazy!

Sir Nuke · 11-29-2011, 10:44 PM

slicksdude, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Overflow · 11-30-2011, 09:17 AM

Welcome!

panther2469 · 11-30-2011, 02:10 PM

welcome

slicksdude · 12-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcoming and great info!
I was heading towards the AUTO side due to the stop and goes in the city drive.
But that LS3 is itching to have.. Are parts interchangeable within the L99 and LS3. For example if I bought an after market part for the LS3 will it fit the L99?

jasonsk287 · 12-04-2011, 06:36 PM

The Camaro is one of the safest cars out there, just aced all of the crash tests. It should be a good choice and you can feel comfortable about bringing your son along. Good luck!

11-29-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
slicksdude Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 2	Soon to be New Camaro Owner! Whats up guys New dude here! Like the title states I will soon be purchasing a Camaro SS within the next few months. Im currently learning and gathering as much information on theese cars as possible. I want to make sure I purchase the right model with the right options.. Im focused on a charcoal grey color LS3 SS all black leather interior(don't know what model SS this is considered to be?). Still debating weather to go with a manual or Automatic Transmission, and still debating on a hard or rag top. Goals for the car: weekend cruiser, drag racing every once in a while at the local track. one last thing I have a 3 month old son that means the world to me. He will be around 5-6 months when I get the SS.. Is this car safe with children spcialy babies??.. He will rarely ride in the car with me since I own a Tahoe as a daily driver but just to be on the safe side. Awesome cars by the way Hope you guys can help.. Thanks

11-29-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	welcome __________________

11-29-2011, 06:38 PM	#5
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	The model you are describing is a 2SS, however if you want the LS3 you will have to get manual transmission. The automatic is the L99, little less HP, but not too much. My hubby has the LS3 and I have the L99, both are a lot of fun (the L99 has paddle shift). __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

11-29-2011, 07:25 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-29-2011, 07:42 PM	#8
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Congratulations on both new babies, and welcome to the forums. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

11-29-2011, 06:36 PM	#4
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	Welcome to c5. Baby seat hooks in the back no prob

11-29-2011, 07:27 PM	#7
frank1557 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 382 View My Garage	You'll love it. Welcome to C5. Were a fun friendly site.

11-29-2011, 09:11 PM	#9
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I would recommend for your situation going with an L99 automatic. You'll more than likely get better MPG and I'd imagine if you have a child in the back seat you don't want to be too distracted with shifting. Also depends on your environment. I drive an LS3 with the manual and love it, but if I lived in a big city with lots of traffic I might go crazy! __________________ My Camaro Story

11-29-2011, 10:44 PM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,691 View My Garage	slicksdude, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

11-30-2011, 09:17 AM	#11
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Welcome!

11-30-2011, 02:10 PM	#12
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	welcome __________________

12-02-2011, 02:43 PM	#13
slicksdude Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 2	Thank you all for the warm welcoming and great info! I was heading towards the AUTO side due to the stop and goes in the city drive. But that LS3 is itching to have.. Are parts interchangeable within the L99 and LS3. For example if I bought an after market part for the LS3 will it fit the L99?

12-04-2011, 06:36 PM	#14
jasonsk287 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 404	The Camaro is one of the safest cars out there, just aced all of the crash tests. It should be a good choice and you can feel comfortable about bringing your son along. Good luck! __________________ 2012 Camaro 1LT Summit White/Black Rally Stripes Ordered 8/21/11, built 9/22/11, delivered 10/7/11

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