That's the tough thing. The GT350 really is a great car, but test driving it almost made me appreciate the Camaro SS even more in terms of how good of a value it is for being $15-20k less than a GT350 when new. In terms of street driving at least, they seem very comparable, but with their own unique characteristics. I think where the GT350 really stands out is that it just feels exotic with that sound.
go to Carmax and test drive one. Since it's Covid-mania they'll let you drive it by yourself - no ridealong. Bring a quality microphone and record the sound-track. Play the MP3 back in your Camaro. Costs 30 minutes and 2 dollars. Way cheaper than a different car. And also call up Torrie@Unleashed Tuning and get a tune for the Camaro. Pulls noticeably cleaner all the way to redline whereas the factory would get a bit wheezy.
I have not seen a reputable comparison review with instrumented testing between an Camaro SS1LE and a GT350. Not one. I have always found that odd.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ford has a legal stipulation with the usual suspects to prohibit back to back same day comparisons. There's quite a few PP2 vs SS/1LE and this "comparo" (https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/gt350-350r-vs-camaro-ss-1le-at-ncm-with-andy-pilgrim.15584/) suggests the SS/1LE is every bit the match against the GT350.
Here we go again. Just can’t help yourself can you.I wouldn't be surprised if Ford has a legal stipulation with the usual suspects to prohibit back to back same day comparisons. There's quite a few PP2 vs SS/1LE and this "comparo" (https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/gt350-350r-vs-camaro-ss-1le-at-ncm-with-andy-pilgrim.15584/) suggests the SS/1LE is every bit the match against the GT350.
Personally I would take the Camaro every day because it really is the superior chassis and a fraction of the price. Ford got incredibly greedy with the Shelby pricing but hey, if it was priced correctly the Shelby cahort wouldn't buy it. And what else is easier, more fun, and profitable than separating Shelby buyers from their money. It's like taking candy from a baby.
Ford even thought to ship it with built-in elevated infant-mortality rates on the powerplant.
oh geez. lighten up.
That's pretty much where I'm at. In terms of regular street driving, if the Camaro is a 10, the GT350 feels like an 11. Objectively, they're pretty similar. The sound and presence of the GT350 is pretty intangible but what makes it seem so tempting. And it does just feel more special and probably will hold its resale value better in the next 3-4 years, which is probably how long I'd keep it.
With all the bashing lately, I just ass u med you were jumping on that bandwagon.
You have the FE3 suspension as opposed to the FE4 with the Magneride and various other bits that come with the 1LE, yes? In which case you're at an 8. You can buy some/all of the FE4 or if you really want to go off the deep end the Multimatic suspension from somebody on Camaro6. A few of the bits from BMR will tighten up the Camaro chassis further.
that is indeed a safe statement.
I do wonder if Ford somehow prevented that head to head from happening. It does seem word would get out about that, however.I wouldn't be surprised if Ford has a legal stipulation with the usual suspects to prohibit back to back same day comparisons. There's quite a few PP2 vs SS/1LE and this "comparo" (https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/gt350-350r-vs-camaro-ss-1le-at-ncm-with-andy-pilgrim.15584/) suggests the SS/1LE is every bit the match against the GT350.
Personally I would take the Camaro every day because it really is the superior chassis and a fraction of the price. Ford got incredibly greedy with the Shelby pricing but hey, if it was priced correctly the Shelby cahort wouldn't buy it. And what else is easier, more fun, and profitable than separating Shelby buyers from their money. It's like taking candy from a baby.
Ford even thought to ship it with built-in elevated infant-mortality rates on the powerplant.
So you can buy out your lease for 25k, how much have you already spent in the lease? That is the true price of the Camaro.
That's a sunk cost though; all I can control is how much to spend from here on out (to answer your question, if I would buy out the lease and sell it back to Vroom right away for their offer, the net cost of the lease for 39 months including the equity from selling it would be about $11,000).
So I don't mean this to be a dig to you at all! But because you're evening asking this question makes me think the Camaro is better for you. The GT350 isn't really a bargain and when compared to the Camaro, even less so. So, unless the FPC engine /Shelby badge and styling is driving you to spend that $$$ on its own, I don't think you'll be happy with the decision. As others have said, there's plenty about the Camaro that works better day to day and will be a bigger benefit to you if you're not prioritizing the Shelby looks and engine note above all else (this all assumes track use isn't in your future).