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dcarlos55 · 03-25-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

Save some money and get a ZL1. Nobody will guess your age, they'll just know you like to go fast!

I agree with this. I'm biased of course. I just went through the same decision. I think the new C7 is the best looking Vette in a long time. What I wanted was a C7/Z06 but I couldn't talk the wife into it. So instead I'm selling my '11 2SS and my new ZL1 gets built next week.

A lot of the wife's concern was the people. She likes the Camaro crowd so no Corvette for me. Honestly, I like the Camaro crowd too so I'm perfectly happy with the ZL1 choice. I guess I'm just a beer and peanuts kind of guy. Someone else can have the wine and cheese.

beany323 · 03-25-2015, 04:08 PM

get the oldsmobile.. act your age.. or a caddy..

lol.. 50+ here.. i was hoping to get a vette before 50. missed it by that much.

love my SS. love the new vette but not going to try. I'll keep the SS and make it loud as hell.. in case my hearing aid fell out.

JCunningham · 03-25-2015, 04:17 PM

Vette

The Patriot · 03-25-2015, 04:36 PM

I love my Camaro, but its not even a contest. Get the Stingray. You won't regret it. As for it being an "old man's car", that's because most younger people can't afford one! It's a hell of a car in base form, and more bolt-ons coming every day...

6bangerBOOM · 03-25-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zissophiss

Get a 707 hp Challenger SRT Hellcat. You will be the envy of everyone.

Gotta be careful though. 1 in 5 Hellcats are totalled immediately after pulling off the lot.

ChrisBlair · 03-25-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bdsdnfam

So I know I'll get all kinds of feedback (good and bad is all okay) but I'm at a crossroads. Do I keep my 2011 Synergy Green RS/SS or do I go the direction of a new (or newer) 2014-2015 Corvette Stingray 2LT or 3LT? I've actually put my Camaro on a couple of websites to see if there's interest.

I love the Camaro but am not getting any younger and it's more of a novelty than something I seriously drive. That said........thoughts?

The logic of the part in red says that the Stingray will fill the same spot in your life as the Camaro, all you're doing is swapping cars and cash for the same result.

ChrisBlair · 03-25-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by beany323

get the oldsmobile.. act your age..

Yep. A nice '68 442 W30 should do nicely.

1Coopgt · 03-25-2015, 05:50 PM

C7

Squillo · 03-25-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

Gotta be careful though. 1 in 5 Hellcats are totalled immediately after pulling off the lot.

Where did you find this statistic?

6bangerBOOM · 03-25-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Where did you find this statistic?

Pulled it right outta my ass.

But seriously there have been a few stories of people wrecking them within hours of driving off the lot.

miguelortiz-usmc · 03-25-2015, 06:22 PM

i know im off topic here but where do i need to post something if i need advice and or someone who knows about camaros and good deals/ shipping ect???

Norm Peterson · 03-25-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bdsdnfam

. . . but I wonder how many people see that beautiful Camaro and then see me get out of it and say....."Really"?!

Isn't that just your own imagination - and what it thinks being in your early 50's should conform to - asking that question? I think you should sass it back with something like "Yes, really. Now go away." before making any hasty decision here.

Seven years ago this month I took delivery of the car you see in my avatar. I'll be 68 this coming fall, and aside from the occasional "mid-life crisis" internet discussion it hasn't once occurred to me that some people might actually consider my GT to have been an age-inappropriate purchase. Don't give a rat's ass if that's what anybody does think.

I have also driven a 7th gen 'Vette, for one hot lap on a road course, courtesy of Chevy and the Hooked On Driving track day organization. It's an amazingly capable car.

Norm

SIN R G · 03-25-2015, 10:33 PM

I have a 2011 Synergy Green Camaro and I totally love the car. I have owned some nice cars but I have never had a car that draws attention like a Synergy Green Camaro. However, if I could afford it and if my wife would let me (which she won't) I would trade our Synergy Green Camaro for a new 2015 Corvette in Laguna Blue Tintcoat with Chrome wheels.

bdsdnfam · 03-26-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

I have a 2011 Synergy Green Camaro and I totally love the car. I have owned some nice cars but I have never had a car that draws attention like a Synergy Green Camaro. However, if I could afford it and if my wife would let me (which she won't) I would trade our Synergy Green Camaro for a new 2015 Corvette in Laguna Blue Tintcoat with Chrome wheels.

I do love that Laguna Blue!!!

03-25-2015, 04:08 PM	#44
beany323 Drives: Camaro 2SS /RS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Cali. Posts: 1,566 View My Garage	get the oldsmobile.. act your age.. or a caddy.. lol.. 50+ here.. i was hoping to get a vette before 50. missed it by that much. love my SS. love the new vette but not going to try. I'll keep the SS and make it loud as hell.. in case my hearing aid fell out. __________________ "The fact the GT500 can barely beat a $37k car with 200 less horsepower speaks volumes. There are about a million mods you can do to a LS3 to make a Camaro do the 1/4 faster then a GT500." (Vroom.) Updated w/ Willow Springs: 1. Nissan GTR Track Pack 1:19.6 2. Ducati 1198 S 1:19.7 3. Nissan GTR 1:20.3 4. Corvette Z06 1:20.4 5. Audi R8 V10 Plus 1:22.0 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.3 7. CAMARO SS 1LE 1:22.7 8. Shelby GT 500 1:23.5 9. Mustang Gt Track Pack 1:25.8

03-25-2015, 04:17 PM	#45
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	Vette __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-25-2015, 04:36 PM	#46
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	I love my Camaro, but its not even a contest. Get the Stingray. You won't regret it. As for it being an "old man's car", that's because most younger people can't afford one! It's a hell of a car in base form, and more bolt-ons coming every day... __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

03-25-2015, 05:50 PM	#50
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	C7

03-25-2015, 06:22 PM	#53
miguelortiz-usmc Drives: 2013 v6 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 58	i know im off topic here but where do i need to post something if i need advice and or someone who knows about camaros and good deals/ shipping ect???

03-25-2015, 10:33 PM	#55
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I have a 2011 Synergy Green Camaro and I totally love the car. I have owned some nice cars but I have never had a car that draws attention like a Synergy Green Camaro. However, if I could afford it and if my wife would let me (which she won't) I would trade our Synergy Green Camaro for a new 2015 Corvette in Laguna Blue Tintcoat with Chrome wheels.