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Sesiom Summers · 02-06-2013, 10:42 PM

Hello to all! has been a while since my last time here.. My question today is related to the fact that I went to test drive a Camaro (2SS 2013) ... but unlike the one i had in Bogota (back in 2011) ... this did't seem so fast ... is a really great car.. !is amazing! .. but I have my doubts because not feel much different than my current Camaro (Z28 01) ..(what I spected for a V gen camaro)

I compared everything between the two cars and reach the conclucion that are way too different from each other: S on one hand the V Camaro is a car equipped with modern technology and is soo "imposing" on the street, but my z28 feels faster (and is stock .. aa .. I think.. not sure) and see a 4 gene in orange sunset painted flawless as this mine is stranger than seeing a ss, also the old camaro is more fun to frive .. I would like to comment on that decision would you take, in my place

1 buy the SS (2013)

Stay with the z28 2 (2001)

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-06-2013, 10:43 PM

keep the Z28 and buy the SS, best of both worlds!!!

The Blue Ox · 02-06-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

keep the Z28 and buy the SS, best of both worlds!!!

That's a good Idea!

Bhobbs · 02-06-2013, 10:48 PM

If you can swing both, I say keep both. I'm in the minority and really like the LS1 4th gens.

xkloid · 02-07-2013, 12:04 AM

What other languages do you speak???

Sesiom Summers · 02-07-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xkloid

What other languages do you speak???

spanish, and a bit of japanes and portuges... sorry my engish must be horrible heheheh

Biscuitpie · 02-07-2013, 04:00 AM

Older ones feel faster for some reason, I've heard it's due to the lighter weight and looser chassis. But they are definitely NOT faster. They really aren't much slower, but if you race one the difference is quite clear. You are getting a way better interior, more safety, far superior handling etc. Straight line performance isn't everything, but it's still there.

Z28Taxman · 02-07-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

keep the Z28 and buy the SS, best of both worlds!!!

That's what I did!

TPAJETSKI · 02-07-2013, 10:18 AM

My 01 Hawk with LTs, lid and a tune would destroy my stock SS. Those LS1 fbodys are no joke. Stock for stock I could see one hanging with a new SS.

2SS 2011 · 02-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Let me tell you from experience.. I Had a 2000 Z28.. That car to this day is still my fav.. The 2011 SS is coming very close to overtaking it. I don't know whay it's taking so long.. I had great times in that car. Fast and fun.. Good luck with your decision

Ringo64 · 02-07-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Biscuitpie

Older ones feel faster for some reason, I've heard it's due to the lighter weight and looser chassis. But they are definitely NOT faster. They really aren't much slower, but if you race one the difference is quite clear. You are getting a way better interior, more safety, far superior handling etc. Straight line performance isn't everything, but it's still there.

This ^

davidcroft · 02-07-2013, 02:15 PM

o.p must have test driven the L99 with on-site dealer 87 octane(low-octane table tune).

To me the 5th gens feel more solid and reliable.

tdp1 · 02-07-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by karguy

C7 looks japanese to me and has AFM...

Not the LS3 M6. Nothing Jap about it.

meissen · 02-07-2013, 02:44 PM

Keep both for sure. A sunburst orange metallic Camaro Z28 in good condition would be a heart breaker to sell.

02-06-2013, 10:42 PM	#1
Sesiom Summers Drives: 94 Z28 / 01 Z28 / 2015 50th GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winter Park-FL /Bogota Col Posts: 447	2013 SS? or 2001 z28? Hello to all! has been a while since my last time here.. My question today is related to the fact that I went to test drive a Camaro (2SS 2013) ... but unlike the one i had in Bogota (back in 2011) ... this did't seem so fast ... is a really great car.. !is amazing! .. but I have my doubts because not feel much different than my current Camaro (Z28 01) ..(what I spected for a V gen camaro) I compared everything between the two cars and reach the conclucion that are way too different from each other: S on one hand the V Camaro is a car equipped with modern technology and is soo "imposing" on the street, but my z28 feels faster (and is stock .. aa .. I think.. not sure) and see a 4 gene in orange sunset painted flawless as this mine is stranger than seeing a ss, also the old camaro is more fun to frive .. I would like to comment on that decision would you take, in my place 1 buy the SS (2013) Stay with the z28 2 (2001)

02-06-2013, 10:43 PM	#2
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	keep the Z28 and buy the SS, best of both worlds!!! __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

02-07-2013, 12:04 AM	#5
xkloid ITZ COOL Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milwaukee, USA Posts: 314 View My Garage	What other languages do you speak??? __________________

02-07-2013, 04:00 AM	#7
Biscuitpie Drives: '11 Cammed LS3, '14 Scion FRS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 758	Older ones feel faster for some reason, I've heard it's due to the lighter weight and looser chassis. But they are definitely NOT faster. They really aren't much slower, but if you race one the difference is quite clear. You are getting a way better interior, more safety, far superior handling etc. Straight line performance isn't everything, but it's still there. __________________ SOLD with a Z06 in the not too distant future: Cammed, boltons, axles, lowered, and more. \| 476 WHP

02-07-2013, 02:15 PM	#12
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	o.p must have test driven the L99 with on-site dealer 87 octane(low-octane table tune). To me the 5th gens feel more solid and reliable. __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

02-06-2013, 10:48 PM	#4
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	If you can swing both, I say keep both. I'm in the minority and really like the LS1 4th gens.

02-07-2013, 10:18 AM	#9
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	My 01 Hawk with LTs, lid and a tune would destroy my stock SS. Those LS1 fbodys are no joke. Stock for stock I could see one hanging with a new SS.

02-07-2013, 10:51 AM	#10
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	Let me tell you from experience.. I Had a 2000 Z28.. That car to this day is still my fav.. The 2011 SS is coming very close to overtaking it. I don't know whay it's taking so long.. I had great times in that car. Fast and fun.. Good luck with your decision

02-07-2013, 02:44 PM	#14
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Keep both for sure. A sunburst orange metallic Camaro Z28 in good condition would be a heart breaker to sell. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/