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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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So, I have the fever for another hotrod. I have had two LT1s and a 2001 SS that I LOVED (mods in sig). I know enough at this point that I wouldnt bother with an LT1...well....just because. But I am divided on wether to buy now and pickup a good deal on an SS or WS6, or to wait it out until I can pick up a lightly used 2SS car.... decisions decisions....

What do you guys think I should do? Sucks to wait, and I figure I could have alot done to an LS1 car by the time used '10s are around.....BUT it wont be that nice updated interior LS3 etc...and its a been there done that thing with the 4th gens...so I dunno...

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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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get a 2010. dont justify settling for the lesser car. i know its tuff. but will be well worth the wait. ive waited this long and like you ive looked at other cars,trucks. but im holding out.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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The new Camaro will be far superior in every way. If I were you, I would just wait until you can afford one of them. I really can't imagine anyone being disappointed in this car.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Modding will be expensive when aftermarket parts first come out like everything. Honestly id rather buy a nice built 69' then a retro version. The new ones don't do it for me.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Well,i guess you sound like you really want a 10, just need the patience, so if you already have an f-bod, just wait. THe new one is truely a whole new beast. Its gonna be like comparing a GTO to a 98-02 f-bod,not really in the same catagory, meant to appeal i think to a different class of people, except for the hardcores like us who will buy it cause its the Beast and we want it.
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Thats just it...all my F-Bods in sig have been sold....Im like an addict in a dark alley waiting for my next fix!! Patience is a virtue I suppose.
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I will be buying another 4th gen once I sell my GTO. I will order a 5th gen in a couple years. I'd like to have both at the same time, but with planning to buy a house in the next year or so, it'd probably be beneficial not to have a $30k car note.

The best time to buy a 4th gen will be in the next year or so when people will be selling and trading for the 5th gen. There will be a lot of nice 4th gens available.
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Like what some of the other posters said, the 2010 is going to be mind blowing with modern handling and power. For me, money is an issue as a college student, but for many others, its what you need. I'd be damn fine with an LS1 for a few years.

Just don't buy an LS1, and then a few months later, knew you really wanted the LS3, and wished you had but the money towards the newer car
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