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rockapotomus821 · 11-19-2007, 09:57 PM

V8 all the way for me. I fully intend on keeping this car for many years down the road, and although I know the costs will be higher, I know it will be worth it in the long run...and besides, who doesn't love that V8 rumble?!

Good53X · 11-20-2007, 02:57 AM

V8...

I'm an apprentice technician at Ford (sorry!) and I had never driven anything resembling muscle until I had to service a GT350. I have to say, the power of a V8 is unlike anything I'd driven before. Feeling the front of your vehicle rise as you accelerate, feeling your stomach press into your spine, it's an amazing feeling. I want to feel that feeling daily - every red light... every launch... every time.

...but I really, REALLY don't want a new mustang. Mustangs have never been my thing - it's always been the Camaro for me. I can't wait for the 2010 'vert.

Mike88 · 11-20-2007, 06:42 PM

vote tally:

68 for V8
3 for V6

I hope GM execs aren't reading this and taking it as a representative sample, lol!

The_Stache · 11-20-2007, 08:45 PM

They arn't, and when they do read this stuff they take into account the audience.. and we are all enthusiasts really.

Fbodybuddy · 11-20-2007, 10:25 PM

I owned four 1st gens and there are cues in the 5th - roofline, windows, louvers on the fenders, small interior hints - but that's it. Its enough to give me the warm fuzzies about those warm summer nights, burnt rubber, 2/40 air conditioning.
We are going to keep all our Mazdas for fuel economy with gas soon to be 4.00/gal. The Camaro will be for fun, warm summer nights, burnt rubber, rumbling V8, 2/40 air conditioning. I guess that's retro, huh????

$¢'s 5th Gen · 11-21-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbodybuddy

2/40 air conditioning.

My air was never consistant. It was like 2/10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100,110,120,110,100,90, 80,70,60,70,80,90,etc

Jeff · 11-28-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike88

I suppose you're right. I never thought of it that way. I'm a huge enthusiast...but I've never really driven a car with 400+ hp so i really don't know if that's too much for me.

I just turned 18 on November 26th. My Camaro is a 4th gen with a lot of mods on the motor, Pushing 400 horses. It was my first car and I still drive it.. Never wrecked or got a ticket in it.

With that, I'm sure you will be perfectly fine with a V8, just about anyone should be as long as they respect the car and don't let it get out from under them.

ScorpionX · 11-28-2007, 08:53 PM

Definately going to be the V8. Gas prices aren't to much of an issue yet since I live fairly close to work (live in a town of about 30k) so I don't have to spend "to" much yet. Insurance for me won't be much different than I'm paying now for my full coverage so that's not really an issue either (I'l be in my 30's before they come out)

View Poll Results: What's it gonna be? 6 or 8
V6	9	10.11%
V8	80	89.89%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

11-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#88
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	They arn't, and when they do read this stuff they take into account the audience.. and we are all enthusiasts really. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

11-19-2007, 09:57 PM	#85
rockapotomus821 Drives: 1994 GMC Yukon GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	V8 all the way for me. I fully intend on keeping this car for many years down the road, and although I know the costs will be higher, I know it will be worth it in the long run...and besides, who doesn't love that V8 rumble?!

11-20-2007, 02:57 AM	#86
Good53X Drives: 1988Nissan Pulsar (meh,beater) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 83	V8... I'm an apprentice technician at Ford (sorry!) and I had never driven anything resembling muscle until I had to service a GT350. I have to say, the power of a V8 is unlike anything I'd driven before. Feeling the front of your vehicle rise as you accelerate, feeling your stomach press into your spine, it's an amazing feeling. I want to feel that feeling daily - every red light... every launch... every time. ...but I really, REALLY don't want a new mustang. Mustangs have never been my thing - it's always been the Camaro for me. I can't wait for the 2010 'vert.

11-20-2007, 06:42 PM	#87
Mike88 Drives: 94 Camaro, 05 Magnum Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto/Montreal Posts: 138	vote tally: 68 for V8 3 for V6 I hope GM execs aren't reading this and taking it as a representative sample, lol!

11-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#89
Fbodybuddy Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 66	I owned four 1st gens and there are cues in the 5th - roofline, windows, louvers on the fenders, small interior hints - but that's it. Its enough to give me the warm fuzzies about those warm summer nights, burnt rubber, 2/40 air conditioning. We are going to keep all our Mazdas for fuel economy with gas soon to be 4.00/gal. The Camaro will be for fun, warm summer nights, burnt rubber, rumbling V8, 2/40 air conditioning. I guess that's retro, huh????

11-28-2007, 08:53 PM	#92
ScorpionX Drives: 2006 Fusion Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4	Definately going to be the V8. Gas prices aren't to much of an issue yet since I live fairly close to work (live in a town of about 30k) so I don't have to spend "to" much yet. Insurance for me won't be much different than I'm paying now for my full coverage so that's not really an issue either (I'l be in my 30's before they come out)