Value of RS versus NON RS ? Dollars & Pleasure - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

smggugfaw · 08-02-2014, 06:35 PM

The same way some guys (and ladies) can't imagine buying a Camaro and not getting the eight, is the same way I feel about the RS package...can't imagine not having it.

It's definitely an appearance package and worth every penny.

stlrammer · 08-02-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VOLmanTN

Correct, RS on a v6 was worth it. 20in wheels and hid headlights are awesome upgrades.

I like the RS option on my V6 but I must say, I wish they would offer an all season tire option for the 20 inch offset wheels. The Pirellis that ship with it turn to stone when temps fall below 30 degrees. If you need to drive in all seasons the RS package will really run you about $3,000 after you swap out the summer only tires.

BluePhoenix · 08-02-2014, 07:51 PM

What everyone must consider when talking about the RS package is whether they want the Halo/HID headlamps. You can add RS lights to a non-RS car but it's really never the same as if it came from the factory with them. I also think there is a little value in having body color roof ditch moulding as well. If you like the Halo/Hid headlamp's you'd be an idiot not to buy an RS.

SIN R G · 08-02-2014, 10:31 PM

I have been kicking myself everyday for not getting the RS package!

J-vette · 08-02-2014, 10:48 PM

The hid's make a big difference in night driving on dark roads. Also the taillights on the 14s & 15s look better with the rs pkg (LEDs). So you can say its all in the lights (rims also for v6).

J-vette · 08-02-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

I have been kicking myself everyday for not getting the RS package!

I like the look of the non rs for the 14s. But I didn't want to be kicking myself either if I didn't the rs. You can add the rs lights, but I would not go with aftermarket, I would have found used parts from a factory rs car that was wrecked or something.

Homer2 · 08-02-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by J-vette

The hid's make a big difference in night driving on dark roads. Also the taillights on the 14s & 15s look better with the rs pkg (LEDs). So you can say its all in the lights (rims also for v6).

Absolutely. I love my lights. was considering buying a non-RS, and costing the HID install.. Then I smartened up. Love the tails also - I am a much safer (and noticeable) car on the road.

The rims work well for my eye as well. and when winter rolls around ill just drop a set of 18's with winters on it.. I can manage that look for three months.

J-vette · 08-02-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

Absolutely. I love my lights. was considering buying a non-RS, and costing the HID install.. Then I smartened up. Love the tails also - I am a much safer (and noticeable) car on the road.

The rims work well for my eye as well. and when winter rolls around ill just drop a set of 18's with winters on it.. I can manage that look for three months.

Yea I see the 18s for sale all the time, wish they would fit on the SS w/o mods.

Notorious Bob · 08-02-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VOLmanTN

Correct, RS on a v6 was worth it. 20in wheels and hid headlights are awesome upgrades.

RS on a v6 also adds about 35mph as the 20" wheels come with the 153mph limiter setting.

I'd take my RS over a non-RS any day of the week!

Mero7 · 08-03-2014, 07:26 AM

I think the tailights on a non RS are way more attractive than the obnoxious led's on the RS. Cant beat the rims though. So I bought a set of those.

PalmerGA · 08-03-2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Want Convertible

Thanks for suggestion did it on 2012 very clean with 15,000 miles

RS was $1,383 (trade in) more

On 2011 difference was $1,333

See there. And apparently holds it's value quite well.

49ersXXIX · 08-03-2014, 01:04 PM

The RS package is what makes the Camaro

nelsont · 08-03-2014, 04:12 PM

When I was looking I didnt think I needed or wanted the rs package. But glad the car I ended up buying has it.
And when I look for another I will look only at rs models.
my 2 cents
Tim

kevinw · 08-03-2014, 04:25 PM

i have a black 2 LT non RS vert. for me, the cost of the RS package would be just halos. to me, not worth it. i didnt want the 20s cause of the summer only tires. i wanted the 19 all season. from a distance, you cant tell the difference if my car had 19 or 20 as i have the same color wheel. there is no ditch roof molding on vert.
i also added the phastek headlite covers, so again, the halos not a big deal to me. i purposly wanted a non rs car, but to each his own. i dont see the value. and on a SS, to me its even less of a value as the SS has the 20s anyway. i think 1400 bucks is alot to just get some different headlites. but, to each his own.

08-02-2014, 07:51 PM	#17
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,285	What everyone must consider when talking about the RS package is whether they want the Halo/HID headlamps. You can add RS lights to a non-RS car but it's really never the same as if it came from the factory with them. I also think there is a little value in having body color roof ditch moulding as well. If you like the Halo/Hid headlamp's you'd be an idiot not to buy an RS. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

08-03-2014, 01:04 PM	#26
49ersXXIX Take me back to 1994 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS SUMMIT WHITE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 365	The RS package is what makes the Camaro __________________ flickr.com/ninen9nestudios

08-02-2014, 06:35 PM	#15
smggugfaw Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 57	The same way some guys (and ladies) can't imagine buying a Camaro and not getting the eight, is the same way I feel about the RS package...can't imagine not having it. It's definitely an appearance package and worth every penny.

08-02-2014, 10:31 PM	#18
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I have been kicking myself everyday for not getting the RS package!

08-02-2014, 10:48 PM	#19
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	The hid's make a big difference in night driving on dark roads. Also the taillights on the 14s & 15s look better with the rs pkg (LEDs). So you can say its all in the lights (rims also for v6).

08-03-2014, 07:26 AM	#24
Mero7 Drives: 2014 2LT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lakeland Posts: 26	I think the tailights on a non RS are way more attractive than the obnoxious led's on the RS. Cant beat the rims though. So I bought a set of those.

08-03-2014, 04:12 PM	#27
nelsont Drives: 2018 2SS Hot Wheels Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Badgerland Posts: 254	When I was looking I didnt think I needed or wanted the rs package. But glad the car I ended up buying has it. And when I look for another I will look only at rs models. my 2 cents Tim

08-03-2014, 04:25 PM	#28
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i have a black 2 LT non RS vert. for me, the cost of the RS package would be just halos. to me, not worth it. i didnt want the 20s cause of the summer only tires. i wanted the 19 all season. from a distance, you cant tell the difference if my car had 19 or 20 as i have the same color wheel. there is no ditch roof molding on vert. i also added the phastek headlite covers, so again, the halos not a big deal to me. i purposly wanted a non rs car, but to each his own. i dont see the value. and on a SS, to me its even less of a value as the SS has the 20s anyway. i think 1400 bucks is alot to just get some different headlites. but, to each his own.