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Old 05-27-2011, 09:05 AM
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Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

Well here is my first post and I am getting ready to buy my first ever Camaro. This is the car I wanted ever since I could drive and now I can finally afford it. My question is should I go ahead and buy a 2011 2SS now or wait for the 2012's to come out. I have heard that they were going to make changes to the interior of the 2012's but haven't realy seen much of what is really going to change with the new model. Does anybody have any good info on what changes are coming or if I should just go ahead and buy the 2011. Thanks everyone.
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

I think the 2012 will have a new steering wheel. Hee is a pic from the 2012 45th Aniv. edition:



Other info I found:

The 2012 model year brings appearance, ergonomic and technology upgrades inside for Camaro drivers and passengers. The interior updates include a revised instrument panel appearance, with new instrument graphics and trim, as well as a new steering wheel design and a power lift feature for the front passenger seat. The steering wheel features a fresh new look and ergonomic improvements intended to support performance driving.

Also new for Camaro in 2012 is a Rear Vision Package, which adds a rearview camera system and an auto-dimming mirror to the existing Rear Park Assist feature. The rearview camera system complements the rear parking assist by providing a video display of the area behind the car, with the video image appearing in the car’s inside rearview mirror.

On the exterior for 2012, a new rear spoiler will be added as a standard feature for Camaro; and the taillamps that had been a part of the RS appearance package option are also being made standard. Additionally, a new, body-color “sharkfin” antenna joins the RS package.
–New instrument panel design including new steering wheel and instrument cluster graphics

–Door lock switches also located on doors

–1 year no charge service of Sirius/XM Satelite Radio on 2LT and 2SS models

–6-way power seat adjuster for front passenger seat (RPO AKQ) standard on LT and SS models

–Bluetooth and redundant steering wheel controls standard on all models
I'm not sure I like the new steering wheel design.
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Old 05-27-2011, 09:55 AM
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

Also the v6 will have more power 323 hp.

Press release:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us.../0413_camaro45
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

Thanks for the info!!
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

Well???? Now or wait until 2012?
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Old 05-28-2011, 01:40 PM
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

I don't think I can wait, plus might be able to get a better deal on a 2011 in the next few months. The changes don't look that drastic from the 45th anniversary edition.
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Interesting! Any pics of the new instrument panel? Love the rear-backup camera too!
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GM just updated their website to include 2012's...
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Re: Buy 2011 2SS or wait for 2012

I faced the same choice. I bought the 2011...my thoughts:
  • I don't like the new steering wheel
  • I wanted a large backup camera and not in the rear view mirror
  • The Metra kit I wanted has lock controls, if installed in a 2012, I don't think they will function
  • Adding the Metra kit with a double din Kenwood also gave me a NAV/DVD/Bluetooth/CD/Sat Radio as well as the backup Camera.
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