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Should my husband and I trade/sell our 2002 Camaro SS LE so we can get a 50th Anniversary Corvette or should we keep the Camaro and forget about the Corvette.
We don't know what to do . We love the Camaro but we really like the Vette too.
-------------------- Alicia Leadfut2002@yahoo.com 2002 35th Anniversary SS LE T-Top Coupe, Bright Rally Red Paint w/Silver Stripes, Ebony/Pewter Leather Interor & A4 Transmission. SLP Production Number: 3562 Posts: 204 | From: Mechanicsville, VA | Registered: Jan 2002
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Alicia.......dont do it..........i just went through trying to sell the SS and it was breaking my heart to do it. the thought of someone else owning my baby it too much!
You will her plus you need something(not a vette) to go to BG with!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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quote:Originally posted by Stealth Performance: NO....... The 50th is Lame
If u said zo6 405 H/P then it w/ be yes
I agree. I wouldn't trade that SS on a 50TH. It is a beautiful color but that is all. I have a Z06 and I have to say, I would probably trade my SS for a Z06 knowing what I know. Of course, the best is what I have, both!
Posts: 5946 | From: Litchfield, NH, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Funny, I started my car shopping looking for a 50th vette and ended up with a 35th LE vert. I just couldn't get past the fact, that Chevy won't let you have their best vette engine in the 50th Anniversary wrapping. I know you can get a Z06 and it will have the 50th badging as all 03 vettes do, but definetly no verts with 405 hp. I choose the SS LE for its limited production, its beautiful styling, and I optioned it out fully (345hp plus extras) and still got the convertible.
Last thing to consider: You'll take a good hit on the LE if you sell now.
Having said all that: the 5th gen vettes are incredible
Let us know what direction you went.
-------------------- 02 SS vert 35th LE #2790 of 3369, M6 SLP 345HP CME, 97 SS vert 30th Annv. M6 stock, 96 Z28 vert. A4 stock Posts: 339 | From: Philadelphia | Registered: Jul 2002
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That's a tough one. The 50th is a beautiful car, and you could probably mod it up a bit for some extra ponies but when I sit in them I'm just not that impressed with it versus the SS. I think it comes to this..do you want to own a Camaro or a Corvette. Whatever that answer is, go with it. I know right now the dealers are looking for Camaros so you would probably get good value for the LE.
-------------------- 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover. SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI.... Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...
96 Impala SS Black Flowmasters SSOA, WCA, NAISSO Posts: 3403 | From: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: I think it comes to this..do you want to own a Camaro or a Corvette. Whatever that answer is, go with it.
The problem is I want both. I have had the Camaro for a year and I never drive it. It only has 1,000 miles on it. I think if I got the Corvette I would drive it more than the Camaro since I know that they are still producing the Corvette.
So....if someone would like to send several shoe boxes full of $100.00 bills it would be greatly appreciated. That way I could have them both. Posts: 204 | From: Mechanicsville, VA | Registered: Jan 2002
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I would also love to own a corvette myself (zo6), But NO WAY would I trade in my 35th for one, I will wait and get one in future, my baby is here to stay. Al
Posts: 325 | From: Rochester, NH | Registered: Nov 2002
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I feel there's very little to compare between the two cars (just the engine?) and both have their pro's and con's as stated above.
My 2 cents. The Corvette is technically the superior car designed for the new millenium. As a result, it's the better all round road cruiser with it's hi-tech suspension, transmission, etc.. The car provides the driver an awesome good looking road car, right out of the showroom. It's a car that can only be modified to a limited extent, and you pay a premium for this hi-tech machine.
The Camaro on the other hand is a 'hot rodder's car, with it's '70's suspension, awesome LS-1, hump in the floor, and good looks. All these just waiting for the hot rodder to modify and tailor to his or her own preferences.
So, if you want all-round performance in a good looking package, and don't want to go the modification route, buy the Corvette. But if you can't leave your hands off a car, want a great looking straight line performer, and are continuously looking for ways to go faster, handle better, and improve the looks (and want a back seat ), the Camaro is the choice.
Posts: 2359 | From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 2001
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quote: I have had the Camaro for a year and I never drive it.
Then it is one year into being paid for! Keep it, drive it (in nice weather, of course), and see what happens in a year or two.
Besides, how many late model Corvettes do you see on a daily basis? Now, how many 35th SS LE's do you see??? Do you get stares and comments when you drive the LE? Do you like that feeling?
I saw the 50th Corvettes on display at the NCM at the BG gathering. They looked fine to me but I don't think I would trade my SS LE for one - at least not yet. The SS LE is a piece of automotive history - and a cool car too.
-------------------- SSteve Wiltsie SSOA Member M02-3311 2002 35th Anniversary SS LE Conv. Stock except for: K&N filter; tinted windows; Mark's caliper decals 2003 100th Anniversary H-D V-Rod Life... This is NOT a drill Posts: 192 | From: Evansville, IN | Registered: Dec 2001
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Alicia...let me tell you this...i sold my 1994 Corvette for a Camaro for these purposes..... 1. The car has 4 seats so i can still look cool and put some friends cramed into the back seats...lol 2. The Camaro is no longer available and if you go to buy another one in a few yrs you most likely will pay top dollar for it. 3. the car is just cool and i wouldnt trade it for the world. 4. And where else are you going to get a bunch of friends like us? Dont get me wrong...im sure corvette owners are wonderful....but the club i belonged to here in NJ were a bunch of guys that thought there S**T didnt stink and I didnt want to be associated with that type of moral! They just dont make people like Camaro owners!
Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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quote:Originally posted by NVMY02SS: And where else are you going to get a bunch of friends like us?
Ditto
It took me 25 years to get another Camaro And I wouldn't get rid of it now. The wife had a Corvette last year for 90 days and even though it was great it still had something missing. I think its just driving by another Camaro and getting/giving the thumbs up is a good feeling. Keep the LE drive it enjoy it have some fun. Posts: 3091 | From: Canton Mi. | Registered: Oct 2002
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