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MSull16 · 05-04-2016, 07:31 PM

I love the 5th gen. Id keep it and personalize it to be your own 'custom' ride. I think they did an incredible job making the 5th gen Camaros resemble early models like the late 60's yet keep it looking modern and aggressive. I PERSONALLY do not care for the 6th gen body style as I feel it Doesnt retain enough of the classic look inside and out. Im not a fan of the more curvy edges it has either. Nonetheless, a Camaro is a Camaro and Im sure you'll be happy either way!

Cyber10 · 05-04-2016, 07:49 PM

5th gen as long as it's pre 2013, I haven't really cared for where the body styling is going starting with 2014.

USAFS197 · 05-04-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber10

5th gen as long as it's pre 2013, I haven't really cared for where the body styling is going starting with 2014.

I feel the exact opposite. If I had, for some odd reason, purchased a 10-13, I'd be looking to get out of that car a quickly as possible; even if that meant downgrading.

However, I really like the 6th Gens but, I can't justify trading my car for another SS--at least not in the current trims. I'd consider a 6th Gen 1LE, though. That cost difference is pretty rough for any 6th Gen iteration.

Ippon14 · 05-04-2016, 08:25 PM

If you like the style of Gen6 I would go that way. I personally don't like the looks of the Gen6. Love mine the way it is!

JCunningham · 05-04-2016, 11:52 PM

I havent driven a 6th gen because the 5th gen value tanked so unless i sold mine privately to some one who wants my mods at my price its not going to happen. My car and a 6th gen are about equal in performance according to what iv read about the 6th gen. Id take a 6th gen and have a car just as good with a warranty and some resale value.

Tajefe Couple · 05-04-2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RagingHawk

I'm curious for opinions on this one, would you rather put 4-10K mods into your 5th gen or upgrade to 6th gen?

Imo, I would trade in my 5th gen for a 6th gen, as I tend to prefer keeping my car stock in the performance department. I'd probably only add the CAI that GM is providing with a tune. A 12.3 1/4 mile car is plenty for me. I prefer the interior and styling of the 6th gen now that I've thought it through.

Thoughts?

I was trying to decide close to the same thing. Then went and set in a 6 Gen. I'm 6'4" and over 250. Wasn't comfortable for me so that made my decision. Nice looking though. You might look into the 2016 50th year special edition. Then you could have the dilemma of trading that for a 50th anniversary edition.
GL I think there all good dilemmas to have if your going to have any.

Dizzy82 · 05-05-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Gonz

For me:
Modding is cheaper
More personal
More fun

It makes the care more unique, and akin to your personality and driving style. A stock car is a stock car. That's my .02

Also if you're looking into a 6th gen you are likely in a similar price range for the ZL1

drew peacock · 05-05-2016, 12:13 AM

i put nothing into a car..seen it all before and people slinging their cash away..same with superbikes..had mates put many thousands into a bike then the next year something better comes along and they start again..imho keep your car spotless and stock then once you want to change to something better your gonna get it as good as you can get..
ofc if u intend to keep your car forever then mod away..mods add zero value to a car..and imho de-value it a lot..i would never buy a car modded EVER

drew peacock · 05-05-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber10

5th gen as long as it's pre 2013, I haven't really cared for where the body styling is going starting with 2014.

same here

love the front but those rear ends suck

Stormcloak · 05-05-2016, 12:55 AM

I like the 6th gen just fine for the most part, and will admit it's starting to grow on me from some angles. I still love my '15 though, and would rather continue modding it to my liking, and enjoying the hell out of it.

Whatever's next is going to need to be as big of a step up from the 1LE as it was over my prior car (if that makes any sense).. so it's going to be something like a 6th gen ZL1, or a C7 Z06. Neither of those are realistic options for me in the foreseeable future.

RagingHawk · 05-05-2016, 05:28 PM

Nice to get your thoughts guys, I myself don't plan on upgrading for the year. I still want to get into a manual dd for the learning process, since the next sports car would have to be a manual transmission for me.

I'm wondering about the feel of the new gen(if it's that much different), would love to see a 5th gen to 6th gen comparison video.

psm3234 · 05-05-2016, 05:45 PM

wait until end of year when they have '16's they cannot get rid of. I got 30% off on my 2015. every year that have 25% off sale.

samman11 · 05-05-2016, 06:05 PM

The used car deals are where its at on 5th gen. Love my 2011 convertible that I got at $26000 with only 3200 miles on it. Plus, I must say, I have a soft spot for those rear brake lights. Just love the design.

Tenring · 05-05-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Have driven a 2016, which is what made me stop thinking about them. Already have a lot of mods in mine to make it mine and I still prefer the body style of the 2014 SS over the '16s ... so I'll continue to mod mine for now

Agreed..............................with a small edit of course

05-04-2016, 08:25 PM	#18
Ippon14 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet 2ssRs1Le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockton Posts: 322	If you like the style of Gen6 I would go that way. I personally don't like the looks of the Gen6. Love mine the way it is! __________________ 2015 Jaguar XF 2008 GMC Denali 2013 Cadilac CTS

05-04-2016, 11:52 PM	#19
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I havent driven a 6th gen because the 5th gen value tanked so unless i sold mine privately to some one who wants my mods at my price its not going to happen. My car and a 6th gen are about equal in performance according to what iv read about the 6th gen. Id take a 6th gen and have a car just as good with a warranty and some resale value. __________________ 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

05-05-2016, 12:55 AM	#24
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	I like the 6th gen just fine for the most part, and will admit it's starting to grow on me from some angles. I still love my '15 though, and would rather continue modding it to my liking, and enjoying the hell out of it. Whatever's next is going to need to be as big of a step up from the 1LE as it was over my prior car (if that makes any sense).. so it's going to be something like a 6th gen ZL1, or a C7 Z06. Neither of those are realistic options for me in the foreseeable future. __________________

05-04-2016, 07:31 PM	#15
MSull16 Drives: '10 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlyand/DC Posts: 245	I love the 5th gen. Id keep it and personalize it to be your own 'custom' ride. I think they did an incredible job making the 5th gen Camaros resemble early models like the late 60's yet keep it looking modern and aggressive. I PERSONALLY do not care for the 6th gen body style as I feel it Doesnt retain enough of the classic look inside and out. Im not a fan of the more curvy edges it has either. Nonetheless, a Camaro is a Camaro and Im sure you'll be happy either way!

05-04-2016, 07:49 PM	#16
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	5th gen as long as it's pre 2013, I haven't really cared for where the body styling is going starting with 2014.

05-05-2016, 12:13 AM	#22
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	i put nothing into a car..seen it all before and people slinging their cash away..same with superbikes..had mates put many thousands into a bike then the next year something better comes along and they start again..imho keep your car spotless and stock then once you want to change to something better your gonna get it as good as you can get.. ofc if u intend to keep your car forever then mod away..mods add zero value to a car..and imho de-value it a lot..i would never buy a car modded EVER

05-05-2016, 05:28 PM	#25
RagingHawk Drives: Fuel efficient compact sedan :) Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 707	Nice to get your thoughts guys, I myself don't plan on upgrading for the year. I still want to get into a manual dd for the learning process, since the next sports car would have to be a manual transmission for me. I'm wondering about the feel of the new gen(if it's that much different), would love to see a 5th gen to 6th gen comparison video.

05-05-2016, 05:45 PM	#26
psm3234 Drives: 2016 2SS hyper blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: buffalo Posts: 47 View My Garage	wait until end of year when they have '16's they cannot get rid of. I got 30% off on my 2015. every year that have 25% off sale.

05-05-2016, 06:05 PM	#27
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	The used car deals are where its at on 5th gen. Love my 2011 convertible that I got at $26000 with only 3200 miles on it. Plus, I must say, I have a soft spot for those rear brake lights. Just love the design.