SS v. C5
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From: Brandon FLorida
Re: SS v. C5 (vmoore)
I own a 2001 Camaro SS 6 speed. I was in search of a C5 when I went to the dealer.. I test drove several before test driving a SS. The Vette I test drove was listed at 51k.. I purchased the SS for 29k.. I might not get the looks that a vette would get me, but it is sure great to pull up next to a vette knowing that you are just as fast and still have that 21k in your pocket.. I have since then modded the SS. So far I have put 5k into the car and that is including suspension.. I am at 390rwhp/380rwtq.. The 5.3L heads go on this weekend.. The heads are massages quite well.. Looking to see around 420 to the wheels....
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[Modified by VERTVETTE, 2:51 PM 1/7/2002]
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From: San Antonio Texas
Re: SS v. C5 (Scott01C5)
Test drive both of them and make a decision on that.
You cant go wrong with both cars. Good luck on your decision.
Camaro SS + stall converter = 11-12 second car :)
[Modified by Loco, 6:07 PM 1/7/2002]
You cant go wrong with both cars. Good luck on your decision.
Vette + stall converter = 12 second car
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From: Phoenix Az
Re: SS v. C5 (Loco)
Thanks for all the responses, it was good hearing especialy from people who have experience with each. The SS is alot more affordable so im leaning towards that just because i dont really have an income, i am headed of to med. school next year but had a store of savings that i have been working on for 6 years now. So its looking like a smarter choice to buy the 21k SS and still have 12 or 13k for repairs, insurance etc. But yes i guess ill have to wait a few years for the C5 unless a really good deal comes along. Thanks agian i appreciate it! great forum by the way!! mike
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St. Jude Donor '07
Re: SS v. C5 (sleepyca31)
One more comment. I'd bet the C5 had the 2.73 gears, not the 3.15. Makes a big off the line difference.
Even more with 3.42s like mine :)
Tom
Even more with 3.42s like mine :)
Tom
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Re: SS v. C5 (sleepyca31)
More food for thought... if you need to sell the car a year from now due to college costs, you'll get less depreciation on the Vette than the SS. Good luck with your decision! :cheers:
