Am thinking about trading in on a 02 Z or SS,What do u all think,is SS worth extra $$, also T-Tops worth it or not,any problem areas.Thanks in advance,I may go trade in today or Tues, 0% finance,I cant wait..

 

Personally I dont like SS cars.. I dont like the hood or the spoiler on them. There really isnt enough there to justify the cost for me.. But thats me..

I always opt for the Z28 and make them faster. Yay.. hehe

Just find the one you like the most.. Power wise there isnt much difference.. Just looks..



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Psycho Cabbage
2002 Camaro Z28
(6 sp) Bone stock
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-Traded in- 1995 Camaro Z28 (A4 (#6 I might add!),ES tranny mount and torque arm bushing,SLP CAI,ASP 34% Underdrive,Strange 3.73's (shredded Auburn),1LE alum driveshaft & intake elbow,Yokohamas AVS Intermediates,160-stat,MAF screen removed, HPP+(for shift points only),Borla Y-pipe, Flowmaster Force-II catback, Gutted Cat, Airlift Airbag, !TB Bypass, J&M LCA's, Bosch Platinums, Moroso BlueMax Wires, Free RamAir, Meziere Electric H2O pump, MAC 3point STB, BMR Panhard, SCR SFC's
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best 13.44 @103.26
0-60ft 1.96
270 RWHP/296 RWTQ
0-60MPH 4.8sec
1987 Porsche 944S (waiting on LT1 mod)

 

If you prefer the looks of an SS (hood scoop, raised rear spoiler, 17" rims), and want a little stiffer suspension, get the SS. Don't get one based on "well they're 10HP more", because you can match the "performance" of an SS much cheaper than paying the difference between an SS and a Z28. It's basically an option that gives you the looks and heavier sway bars and stiffer shocks.

Basically: get what you think you'd prefer. I guess psychocabbage and I are on the same page --- I also prefer the more subtle look of the Z28, and I know I can make it handle and perform just as well as an SS (and I just like "Z28's".)

Good luck finding one, and if you do, stick around here --- lots of good tech advice and info.

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2002 Z28 - A4, 2.73's, Blk/blk, leather, T-tops, sport appearance package - just bought on June 26, 2002! - Pics

1981 Z28 - 383, TH350 trans., 3.42 posi - sold August, 2000 - Pics

1973 Camaro - Dad's & my project in the works - to be built: 355 Chevy, 11.5:1 pop-ups, "camel hump" heads (w/2.02 valves), solid cam, 4-speed.....it should be quick! - Pics

[This message has been edited by Capn Pete (edited September 02, 2002).]

 

Pretty much what they said, it all depends on if you like the look of the SS better or not. I personally love the SS hood and spoiler, and if I had bought a Z28, I know I would think everyday "I wish I had an SS". But that's just me.

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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0

 

Save the money and get a Z28. Yes the SS is a nice looking car, but when it comes down to it, its a Z28 with a hood and spoiler and some other handling, or power mods. There is nothing you can do to the SS that you can't do to the z28. Save the money, and spend it making the z28 faster, or you can make it look however you want. There are alot of Appearance mods for these cars, with a z28 you can add whatever you want. If you have an SS tho, your gonna be replacing parts that you spent all the extra money on.

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**Onyx Black 2001 Z-28 w/ GFX**
"I hate rattles"
Performance Mods:G2 air lid, MAF, skip shift eliminator, Hypertech 160 Powerstat, FRA,k&n, SLP Hi flow Bellows, SLP Air Temp Module, Lou's Short stick, Corsa Premier catback, Mobil 1.
Chassis/Suspension Mods: G2 springs, G2 SFC's, G2 3pt STB, G2 LCA's, G2 Adj. Panhard Rod.
Appearance Mods: RK sport carbon fiber letters/Z28 overlays & Nose Badge, Red Calipers W/ Black Brackets, 18x9.5 z06.
Drivetrain Mods:TA Girdle w/ stud kit, redline fliuds.
My Z-28

 

Take it from me, I have had both. Yes the Z28 can and will do everything an SS will do. As performance goes, there is not a big enough difference to be noticeable. I used to get frustrated at my car (SS) because I paid so much for it and was getting beat by guys that paid $5K less for there cars (I had a few SLP options). I now own a 2000 Z28, put corvette rims on it and could not be more satisfied with the looks and performance.

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2000 Z-28, A4, 3.23, K&N FIPK, Magnaflow Exhaust,BMR LCAs, Granatelli SFCs

 

As you could read, Z28 owners will tell you that they prefer Z28 and SS owner will standby their choice of SS. I certainly don't regret or have second thoughts about my SS.

Drive both and make a decision on what you want and can afford.

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2000 RED SS M6 #4059
---MODS---
LS1 Motorsport Lid, K&N, NGK TR55 Plugs, MSD 8.5MM Plug Wires, Pace VV 85mm MAF, SLP Dual/Dual Exhaust, SLP Y-pipe, Dynomax Muffler, Moser 4.10 Gears, STB, APHR, LCA, Relocation Bracket, SFC, Bilstein Shocks, MAC Lowering Springs, Tinted Rear Window, Dash Plaque & Key FOB, 10 CD Changer, Red Painted Calipers.

 

I am a Z28 owner and I wish I had gotten a SS now. Get the SS if you can afford it.

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2002 Silver Z28 Camaro

 

The SS's look extremely awesome, but performance wise, not that far from a Z. The t-tops are worth it, i havent had problems with them yet. If you can afford it go with the SS, but a Z28 would be just fine.

 

I like Z-28 's

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2000 Camaro Z-28 (Black)Kinda quick

2002 Z-28 (white)Kinda slow

 

I've had my Z28 a couple of weeks now and I can't imagine ever regretting not getting an SS. I do love the looks of the SS, but I bought the car for performance and the SS benefits didn't outweigh the extra cost IMO. Plus, all the SS's kept showing up around here with leather interior, and I wanted cloth.

There's a good chance the SS will hold it's value better, but I don't plan on selling the Z28 for a long time. Good luck finding your car, and enjoy that 0% for 60 months!

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2002 Sebring Silver Z28 M6 - Built Aug. 6, 2002

 

Just think about the intimidation factor. When people who don't know the mechanicals of the SS (ricers for example) see the SS badging, the wide azz tires and the hood scoop, they think "damn, I better not mess with that!".

Personally I like to buy the top of the line models. I get jelous if I see someone with a more top of the line model of something than what I've got and it burns up inside of me, wishing I had spent the extra $$ to get all the features.

I think the front of the LS1 Camaros look boring without the hood scoop.

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Stump
2000 M6 "Arrest Me Red" Camaro SS

[This message has been edited by Stumper66 (edited September 02, 2002).]

 

Ah, but I'd rather have a ricer look at me a say "oh, that's just a Z28, I bet I can take it" and have some fun with the poor, uniformed soul Still waiting for that to happen, so far the only running I've done if with my neighbor's blown and built Fox-body, and it walks my stock Z28

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2002 Sebring Silver Z28 M6 - Built Aug. 6, 2002

 

z28s are nice, but the SS is always gonna be the top of the line.
i see alot of biassed answers!! i have a z28 but i wish it was an ss.
jeremy

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'93 z28 m6 (Purple Pearl Metallic)
stock shortblock, 230/236 cam, mildly ported heads, hooker longtubes, csi waterpump, all the usual bolton stuff.....
7.98 @ 88.7mph 1.84 60' (1/8mi)

 

You're not gaining much in the way of performance with the SS, but they look good. I say go with the Z and put the money you saved into making it faster. Go with the T-tops I love 'em.



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Black 2000 Z28
T-tops
6sp w/ Hurst Shifter