Test drove a 2014 Camaro SS and might pick it up tomorrow

eastwest2300

American muscle, more like Canadian muscle..

just kidding.

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Nailzs

The Eclipse I had before I bought my Z was designed and engineered in California, built and assembled in Normal, Illinois and never offered for sale in Japan. The only thing Japanese about it is the 3.0 V6 and front wheel drive , but everyone thinks it a Japanese car. It's actually more American than the Camaro.

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SS_Firehawk

Leased prices are based on resale value of a car. You pay to get into something you normally can't afford and can give it back after the term. Dealers make tons of money on you and get a certified used car back. It guarantees two sales.

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dP3NGU1N

Even if you switch cars often it's far more economical to buy and resell rather than lease. Like someone mentioned earlier, you're out something like $20k over 3 years or so. You think your car is going to depreciate that much over that period of time? I'm thinking it'll drop more in line of $10k or so.

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TXSpeedDemon

This is true. You should sign up for a 6 year finance. It will make you monthly payments low, probably lower than your lease quotes. Then make your payments each month and put a little extra into the principle. That way you have super low interest payments each month and are able to pay off the loan balance much quicker. I did this on my 370. It was about $32K out the door on the loan. I had it paid off in 4 years. 3 years in I owed about $10k on a car worth about $25K.

Same on my wife's Cadillac SRX. Loan was for $27K after $10K trade in. Payment is about $500 a month. 12 months after the loan has started and the total balance is about $15K. I should have this one paid off in another 2 years, 2 years ahead of the 5 year finance arrangement.

As of right now I owe about $15K in car debt, but if I chose to sell both cars I would come out about $30K in profit.

And go to a place like Capital One online and get pre approved for a loan. You'll know exactly what your interest rate will be and thus your payments so you only have to discuss final sale amount at the dealer since you get a blank check from Capital One to give them. Makes it much easier to talk them down. Plus, once they see that they will often offer to finance you at an even lower rate. I walked in to the Nissan dealer pre-approved at 4.5% through capital one, and before closing their finance department asked to try and get one lower. They got me a loan at 4%. They still made some money but I also saved some more.

I would also suggest looking for a slightly used car. My wife's Cadillac retails for $53K. I found one, with all the options we wanted, with only 4K miles listed for $39K. That's $14K off for a car that is barely broken in. You may have to wait a month or two longer, but it's worth it.

And get whatever car you want. No one else will be driving it. Their opinions don't affect your life. It's yours, live it.

skidad62

Camaro??? Noooooooo

I've known a number of guys who got one.... only to later sell soon after. Lots of options out there with better performance to $ and better fit/finish Issues with visibility and headroom too....

I would never lease either...

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280z/300zx

What car, aside from the mustang, gives you a better performance to $ ratio?

Chuck33079

Lightly used C6?

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280z/300zx

Well obviously, but I'm saying new vs new. The point I was trying to make was that the Camaro, for the money, is a great car. With a good driver it's right on the heels of a 370z on any auto-x course and in a straight line it will out pace the 370z. It also has more mod potential. For under 40k I can't think of any car other than the Mustang that will get you a better combination.

skidad62

No need to go further than the Mustang you listed. 5.0 Coyote or Shelby... hands down over the Camaro... in all aspects.

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DCNISMO

I'm more Mustang than Camaro guy....I once had a 66 Stang coupe with a 4 speed and I dropped a 302 in it. But the Camaro has independent rear suspension and I agree with others that get the SS with the 1LE package is the way to go. Ligenfelter has all kinds of goodies for them. Or get a used CTSV like I did, its a beast and nobody has a clue till they see my taillights.

Waiz

I hope I'm not too late to talk the OP out of getting a Camaro

SS is a definite No, ZL1 or Boss Mustang is how I would go