Camaro Enthusiast

You are correct. 350hp in 2002 was actually very good and with a few bolt-ons, you could hit 400+ hp. I was either high or delusional when I posted that ... Well, I suppose yet another reason why late 4 Gen F-Bodies were so great (in my opinion).

Agreed.

y2keglide

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Thanks,I agree 100% about liking the fact that you just don't see these cars every day and never see SS hardtops like yours or mine.
I've yet to see another SS hardtop in my area,I see a few SS's around (not many) but mostly T-tops and once in a while a ragtop. Makes it fun having something rather unique.

King Nothing

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Here's my uniqueness

y2keglide

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Apparently it's stealthy, I see nothing.

King Nothing

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Hahaha

Need4Camaro

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I wanted to add that I heard rumors that LS1 F-Bodies were cutting too deep into C5 sales which is another reason GM nixed them. I really wish that had made more. A modern day 4th Gen (F-Body with modern day performance packages) would be the god of affordable performance cars today.

Yeah, it really depends on what you're looking for too though. I've owned a 95, 97, 99, 01 and 02 F-Body, a 15 5th Gen, and a 17 6th Gen...

If you want something for raw power, easy and inexpensive to mod throw me in the back seat and I don't care what the rest of the car does as I'm launching on two rear tires... 4th Gen wins hands down no contest, cheap, inexpensive aftermarket, fast, affordable, and just damn fun. 4th Gens do however have a tendency of nickling and diming you though.

If you want something refined, fresh, modern, still capable of handing butts to modern vehicles on the road of almost all categories except exotics, 6th Gen wins and is a marvel of vehicular engineering its practically..the perfectly engineered performance vehicle in STOCK form..but when the mod bug hits.. things get dicey as they're not very mod friendly and require special and expensive after market parts (some of which are not yet even perfected) in order to overcome its modern engine engineering - but in stock form still leaves you with more than enough power to enjoy given that the stock SS 6th Gens are tapping into the 11's which is 2 seconds faster than the 4th Gen. Suspension and Gearing on both the 5th and 6th gen is superior to the 4th as well.

So for a gearhead wanting to make a fun and fast platform - 4th Gen, for anyone wanting something refined, doesn't wanna wrench on it.. 6th Gen..

After owning a 5th Gen for a year, unfortunately I just couldn't fall in love with it.. It's a nice car dont get me wrong but it just does not feel like a Camaro when driving it. It feels oversized and bulky.

Camaro Enthusiast

Have you driven the 2015 Z/28 ?

RPM WS6

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Considering many or most have over 100k miles and all are 15+ years old, this is to be expected. Not really a strike against the car, just something that eventually becomes a reality for all cars as they age - especially ones that invite aggressive driving, modifications (sometimes not done properly), and have had many owners. On the other hand, really nice ones (low miles, well maintained, not beaten like a rental car) that are stock/mostly stock have held together quite well in my experience.

Lots of stock 4th gens with LS1s hit low 13s and several hit very high 12s. So the spread isn't quite that big if you're comparing both cars at their peak. LS1s are old now, many are worn and some not so well maintained, so they don't always post such strong times today when stock.

4th gen LS1 cars were impressive machines when they were new, blistering stock performance compared to anything else in their price range and still worthy contenders even when compared to significantly more expensive cars. The 6th gen is bringing some of that recognition back to the nameplate, unlike 5th gen which never dominated its closest competition (Mustang.)

Camaro Enthusiast

I'm looking to buy an 01-02 low miled, care for SS. I love the GMMG Camaros also. If you know where to look? Any help appreciated. I'm checking Craigslist, ebay and this forum's classified section. Not easy .... ;(

Agreed -- The 6th gen is really nice. Why did the 5th gen not compare to the Mustang of the same year, in your opinion?

topless2002SS

https://stillwater.craigslist.org/cto/6043116804.html

http://35thle.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=10360

http://35thle.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=10349

Camaro Enthusiast

Thanks but I cannot access the links. One link the Ad expired (craigslist). The other two links got to another forum -- I cannot access.

RPM WS6

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All those sources you've listed, plus sites like Autotrader.com and Cars.com, would be my recommendations. GMMG cars are quite rare, so finding one of those may take some time. But nice LS1 SS cars pop up for sale frequently on Ebay, CL, this site, and those classifieds sites I listed above.

Most would agree that the LS3 was a more powerful engine than the 5.0 found in Mustang GT between 2011-2014, however the power-to-weight ratio for 5th gen Camaro prevented it from being decisively faster than Mustang of those same years. And the L99 found in auto examples made things even worse.

On the other hand, 6th gen Camaro lost weight, gained power, and received additional transmission gearing (auto) - allowing more time spent in an optimal rpm range during WOT - all of which has put it ahead of Mustang.

Camaro Enthusiast

Thanks. I'm looking for a well cared for 02 SS or GMMG SS. By the way the Auto Trader website seems to be dead.

http://www.autotrader.com/

RPM WS6- you are a wealth of information here. Thanks for your time contributing. I have learned a few things from you already. Have a good day amigo.

RPM WS6

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Not sure why that site isn't working for you, I have no problem accessing it.

I don't know what region you're in, or how far you're willing to travel, or if you want an auto/manual/hardtop/t-top/convertible, or what your budget is, but here is a good example of a top tier specimen listed on Autotrader:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...modelCode1=CAM

Thanks for the kind words, and good luck in your search.

topless2002SS

Nice L.E. there

Camaro Enthusiast

I can't see that listing, must be my rogue server. Anyway, I'm located in Pompano Beach ( Florida ). Thanks.

y2keglide

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Car is pretty much as new just 4500 miles ,damn fine looking 35th.$21,500


http://images.autotrader.com/images/2016/5/16/429/533/43125728797.429533687.IM1.02.565x421_A.565x376.jpghttp://images.autotrader.com/images/2016/5/16/429/533/43125728799.429533687.IM1.04.565x421_A.565x376.jpghttp://images.autotrader.com/images/2016/5/16/429/533/43125728801.429533687.IM1.06.565x421_A.565x376.jpghttp://images.autotrader.com/images/2016/5/16/429/533/43125728809.429533687.IM1.14.565x421_A.565x376.jpg

Camaro Enthusiast

That's a pretty 35th LE amigo but I was never a huge fan of these 35th LE Camaros. I'm looking for a normal 01-02 SS, preferably black. I love the GMMG Camaros also, but GLWS!

topless2002SS

https://www.carsforsale.com/2002-che...r-sale-C138709

topless2002SS

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/30349325