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jkchambless · 08-09-2013, 03:27 PM

Every time you think of a mod you would like take the money and stick it in the bank. After a year, go get an SS and use that money for additional down payment (or mod the SS).

nyrfan · 08-09-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Srm1135

I purchased a 2013 V6 due to my credit rating being less than stellar. Chevy informed me that if I make every payment on time in a year they can get me into an SS for a much lower APR. Should I Mod out the V6 or wait for the SS? Keep in mind I don't want to take a bath on the trade in.

Chevy cannot makes any such promise. Chevy does not loan money and your APR is based on your credit score. Just because you pay your car note on time does not in any way mean your credit score will be any better in a year.

need4spd · 08-09-2013, 03:46 PM

If you are going to trade in for a new SS be prepared to put in a big downpayment. If you wait another year or 2 then you will be in a better position for the trade in. Or if you cant wait, find a good used SS. There are lots of them out there.

NYYFan325 · 08-09-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

My loss was about the same trading V6 for V8 after 9 months. I paid cash for both vehicles, so that may have made a difference.

I put 3K down on my '12 LS (that's all I had left after my car was totaled) and used that down. I only put $500 down on my SS and my payment went DOWN $2 lol Granted I have 1.5 more years of payments then the LS but I could care less

The more you can put away and put down in a year the better off you are!

Srm1135 · 08-09-2013, 04:17 PM

I think I'll just put an exhaust on it for now. Save and see where I'm at next year. What does a new SS go for?

NYYFan325 · 08-09-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Srm1135

I think I'll just put an exhaust on it for now. Save and see where I'm at next year. What does a new SS go for?

Honestly, and this is really your decision... Don't waste your money!

You won't get that money for the exhaust back and you'd be better off putting it aside for down payment money. Just my .02

john2012camaroSS · 08-09-2013, 05:04 PM

When you go to trade the car in after a year make sure you bring an extra large jar of KY!

2012-1822 · 08-09-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYYFan325

I broke almost even on my trade FYI...I lost ~$1k which is nothing

See I was going to say, where I've seen people talk about this on here it doesn't seem as though they got hit all that bad. And I figure maybe the dealership is motivated to move that other car a year or whatever from now which is why they'll do you right on your trade, but that is just a guess.

Srm1135 · 08-09-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by john2012camaroSS

When you go to trade the car in after a year make sure you bring an extra large jar of KY!

The jar won't have to be that big. Now that the economy in Las Vegas has corrected itself and I'm on schedule to break $75,000 this year and am enrolled in a credit fix program. I may just need a teaspoon.

StreetSS · 08-09-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Gotta love it when someone that sounds like they can barely afford the V6 comes rolling in, asking for inspiration to take a loss in the future on his brand new V6 so he can get the V8.

The American way.

Sorry for being an ass, but I guess I'm just tired of seeing this same thread over and over.

I don't understand why people say they get tired of seeing certain topics. The OPs thread title was clear. I you are not interested, then move on to a thread that you like.

Srm1135 · 08-09-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetSS

I don't understand why people say they get tired of seeing certain topics. The OPs thread title was clear. I you are not interested, then move on to a thread that you like.

Dizzy82 · 08-09-2013, 05:25 PM

Get the car you want, all that matters is that "you" are happy.

NYYFan325 · 08-09-2013, 05:28 PM

And while we're at complaining about thread types...

V6 vs V8 blah blah blah
Auto vs manual blah blah blah
Should I wave? blah blah blah

OK you may continue your regularly scheduled thread now

Srm1135 · 08-09-2013, 05:32 PM

The car I wanted was a Corvette. That was till I drove the Camaro and realized how important a back seat is and a modest sized trunk. After owning five Mustangs, all GT's I'm now a Camaro guy for life. V6 or V8 as long as its Chevy.

08-09-2013, 03:46 PM	#17
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08-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#27
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	And while we're at complaining about thread types... V6 vs V8 blah blah blah Auto vs manual blah blah blah Should I wave? blah blah blah OK you may continue your regularly scheduled thread now __________________

08-09-2013, 03:27 PM	#15
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	Every time you think of a mod you would like take the money and stick it in the bank. After a year, go get an SS and use that money for additional down payment (or mod the SS).

08-09-2013, 04:17 PM	#19
Srm1135 Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 200	I think I'll just put an exhaust on it for now. Save and see where I'm at next year. What does a new SS go for?

08-09-2013, 05:04 PM	#21
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	When you go to trade the car in after a year make sure you bring an extra large jar of KY!

08-09-2013, 05:32 PM	#28
Srm1135 Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 200	The car I wanted was a Corvette. That was till I drove the Camaro and realized how important a back seat is and a modest sized trunk. After owning five Mustangs, all GT's I'm now a Camaro guy for life. V6 or V8 as long as its Chevy.