I need a little advice

Harribo22 · 07-16-2021, 10:46 AM

As the title states I'm after some advice.
I'm from the UK and have previously owned a 2012 SS & a 2015 challenger Hellcat which I sold last year.

I have the opportunity to buy a 2015 ZL1 with 42000 miles or a 2016 SS with 10000 miles.

is there much difference between them performance wise?
what do you guys prefer?

Yang N’ Bang · 07-16-2021, 11:02 AM

SS all day
The handling on the 6th is worth it over the hp of the 5th gen zl1 imo

MR2Aaron · 07-16-2021, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yang N’ Bang

SS all day
The handling on the 6th is worth it over the hp of the 5th gen zl1 imo

Same. You won't necessarily get to enjoy the extra power of the ZL1 every time you drive the car, but you will get to enjoy all the other stuff that improved from the 5th gen to the 6th, and that's actually a pretty long list of things.

kropscamaro16 · 07-16-2021, 11:29 AM

6th gen > 5th gen

kgerm · 07-16-2021, 11:38 AM

I would vote for the 6th gen as well and second the sentiments other have shared about you enjoying the improvements more while foregoing the additional HP.

Rroark · 07-16-2021, 11:43 AM

I went through the same conundrum when I bought mine recently. I chose the 6th gen Obviously the ZL1 performs better but I personally believe the LT1 is a better platform than the LSA. The transmissions are better, the car looks better and its much more comfortable.

All of these are my opinions but I test drove both, researched both and did a pro/con list for both.

arpad_m · 07-16-2021, 03:25 PM

6th gen all the way, just as everyone says. You can always add more power to that SS (see my signature), but you will never be able to retrofit the supreme handling or the new tech into the 5th gen.

joeyazzata29 · 07-16-2021, 03:37 PM

6th gen is soooo much better than the 5th gen imo

Spaceme1117 · 07-16-2021, 03:51 PM

Yeah, the 2016 SS for sure. And I am not just saying that because I have a 2017 SS.

With bolt-on mods (intake, headers, E85, etc.) on the 6th gen Camaro, you can be close the the wheel horse power level of the 5th gen ZL1. And it will have better handling and more up to date tech.

LT4Greg · 07-16-2021, 04:35 PM

I would go with the 2016 SS too but if you like the 5th gen ZL1 then get it. I have had a 2010 2SS that was modded and when the 2016 2SS I saw and bought was hands down a better platform and ran better too it was time to trade in the 2010. I do miss the old LS3 in the 2010 but I quickly forget about it when driving the 2017 ZL1. The LSA 6.2 supercharged engine in the 5th gen was a strong running engine but the weight of the car was a disadvantage unlike the lighter weight of the 6 gen SS or ZL1. It just depends on your personal taste of which one you like better but in my opinion either one would be a good choice.�� Good luck.

The Blackheart · 07-16-2021, 06:13 PM

yet another vote for the 6th gen

CamaroBody · 07-16-2021, 06:33 PM

100% the Hyper SS

Camaro fanboy · 07-16-2021, 08:56 PM

i have owned 2 gen5 camaros.
they are great cars. but the gen6 is a way better car to drive. so much more solid on the road. so many nice creature comforts aswell.
if it was me and it was me a while back i'll that the gen6 2ss.

Silveradoss573 · 07-16-2021, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harribo22

As the title states I'm after some advice.
I'm from the UK and have previously owned a 2012 SS & a 2015 challenger Hellcat which I sold last year.

I have the opportunity to buy a 2015 ZL1 with 42000 miles or a 2016 SS with 10000 miles.

is there much difference between them performance wise?
what do you guys prefer?

You should go ask the C5 crowd too.

07-16-2021, 10:46 AM	#1
Harribo22 Drives: Rally Yellow 6.2L V8 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3	I need a little advice As the title states I'm after some advice. I'm from the UK and have previously owned a 2012 SS & a 2015 challenger Hellcat which I sold last year. I have the opportunity to buy a 2015 ZL1 with 42000 miles or a 2016 SS with 10000 miles. is there much difference between them performance wise? what do you guys prefer? Attached Images

07-16-2021, 11:29 AM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	6th gen > 5th gen __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-16-2021, 03:25 PM	#7
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,600 View My Garage	6th gen all the way, just as everyone says. You can always add more power to that SS (see my signature), but you will never be able to retrofit the supreme handling or the new tech into the 5th gen. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

07-16-2021, 04:35 PM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would go with the 2016 SS too but if you like the 5th gen ZL1 then get it. I have had a 2010 2SS that was modded and when the 2016 2SS I saw and bought was hands down a better platform and ran better too it was time to trade in the 2010. I do miss the old LS3 in the 2010 but I quickly forget about it when driving the 2017 ZL1. The LSA 6.2 supercharged engine in the 5th gen was a strong running engine but the weight of the car was a disadvantage unlike the lighter weight of the 6 gen SS or ZL1. It just depends on your personal taste of which one you like better but in my opinion either one would be a good choice.�� Good luck. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-16-2021, 06:33 PM	#12
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	100% the Hyper SS __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

07-16-2021, 11:02 AM	#2
Yang N’ Bang 17’ Hyper Blue 2SS Drives: 17’ Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 225 View My Garage	SS all day The handling on the 6th is worth it over the hp of the 5th gen zl1 imo

07-16-2021, 11:38 AM	#5
kgerm Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 37	I would vote for the 6th gen as well and second the sentiments other have shared about you enjoying the improvements more while foregoing the additional HP.

07-16-2021, 11:43 AM	#6
Rroark Drives: 2017 Fifty Edition 2SS Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 15	I went through the same conundrum when I bought mine recently. I chose the 6th gen Obviously the ZL1 performs better but I personally believe the LT1 is a better platform than the LSA. The transmissions are better, the car looks better and its much more comfortable. All of these are my opinions but I test drove both, researched both and did a pro/con list for both.

07-16-2021, 03:37 PM	#8
joeyazzata29 j1ss Drives: '21 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 384	6th gen is soooo much better than the 5th gen imo

07-16-2021, 03:51 PM	#9
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Yeah, the 2016 SS for sure. And I am not just saying that because I have a 2017 SS. With bolt-on mods (intake, headers, E85, etc.) on the 6th gen Camaro, you can be close the the wheel horse power level of the 5th gen ZL1. And it will have better handling and more up to date tech.

07-16-2021, 06:13 PM	#11
The Blackheart Drives: 2019 SS/1LE Riverside Blue, Z/28s Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Denver Posts: 97	yet another vote for the 6th gen

07-16-2021, 08:56 PM	#13
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	i have owned 2 gen5 camaros. they are great cars. but the gen6 is a way better car to drive. so much more solid on the road. so many nice creature comforts aswell. if it was me and it was me a while back i'll that the gen6 2ss. __________________

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