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CamaroSoldier · 05-17-2010, 06:18 PM

Hey guys, im 16 and 11 months and drove a 2008 Chevy Malibu for 1 and a half year. My parents are thinking of getting a used 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS or a used 2010 Ford Mustang v6 premium for my birthday. Im a safe driver and have never gotten a ticket. The only thing is i have to pay for gas. What you guys think? Is a v6 to much for me?

Steve Dallas · 05-17-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSoldier

Hey guys, im 16 and 11 months and drove a 2008 Chevy Malibu for 1 and a half year. My parents are thinking of getting a used 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS or a used 2010 Ford Mustang v6 premium for my birthday. Im a safe driver and have never gotten a ticket. The only thing is i have to pay for gas. What you guys think? Is a v6 to much for me?

Yes. Based on what you said, the only thing acceptable for you to drive would be a 1970 Fiat.

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Seriously, if you get it...have fun

CamaroSoldier · 05-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Thx....I will have fun. How does it feel to drive it?

Xp0gam3r · 05-17-2010, 06:27 PM

It feels awesome! I got a 2LT/RS for my 19th bday and man its been a blast ever since! I'd say get a used camaro not a mustang! They look awesome, and v6 is dang powerful haha

CamaroSoldier · 05-17-2010, 06:31 PM

Im sry for all the questions but im rly excited..... do u hav a pick of the interior ambient lighting for the 2LT?

Xp0gam3r · 05-17-2010, 06:32 PM

Not too sure about that, but I got the Inferno orange interior and the lighting is orange. I would assume if you get the silver/black interior the lighting would be white?

Not too sure but any ambient lighting looks real nice !

firefighterEMT33 · 05-17-2010, 06:32 PM

The V6 can be really Jekyll and Hyde. It can be driven easy when you want it to be, and like a beast when you want it to be. With traction control and stabilitrak, it won't be too powerful in the sense that you'll spin out and lose control while driving it. This goes for dry and/or snow-free conditions, of course.

With that being said, the V6 Camaro does have enough power that if you drive it like a jackass, you will pay for it. Especially with your level of driving experience. I remember being 17 and driving a Ford Ranger like it was a Craftsman Truck, not smart. If you can be responsible and obey the laws, you'll be fine and will no doubt enjoy it for years to come.

Go to youtube and type in "Camaro ambient lighting." I'm sure something will pop up to help you out. It's sweet.

Best of luck to you!!

menendez1293 · 05-17-2010, 06:36 PM

im 16 too i haven't gotten my license but i got my camaro in September. The ambient lighting is a blue color with the silver trim and it looks so nice at night time. I never knew about it and when i went to go and drive my car at night time i got a huge smile on my face when i saw it for the first time. I know that you will enjoy the car either if it was a mustang or camaro. But i saw go with the camaro

cmoney2007 · 05-17-2010, 06:37 PM

Well you know a majority of the answers you may get will be camaro since you happen to be on a camaro forum, but from reading many responses from other people in different threads I' sure you'll get an honest answer. Personally I wanted a mustang for some time not a newer one but a '64-'73 model same with the maro. To be honest get what makes you feel good to drive. A V6 is plenty unless you're looking for a lot of power which since you're 16 I don't think a V8 would truly be in your best interest. I make it sound like I'm old when I'm only 21 :P I love my 2LT. It's a blast to drive.

CamaroSoldier · 05-17-2010, 06:42 PM

Im lookin for mainly looks, handling, and power... according to everyone, THE CAMARO's GOT IT!!! I was thinking of a mustang but in Richmond, VA, the ratio of mustangs to camaro is lik 75:1 lol. Most mustangs being 4th Generation.

bdstealth · 05-17-2010, 06:42 PM

Camaro - gives you Prema-grin

.Mustang will not

bdstealth · 05-17-2010, 06:46 PM

Will it handles like your on a rail,Power-304hp.Enough i believe. Get a manual trans. to max. out the fun factor.Biggest problem is you don't want to stop driving it.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 05-17-2010, 06:46 PM

If you have a part time job, AND your SCHOOL grades are AT LEAST 2.0, gas should be nothing. UNLESS you cruise all over, which you shouldn't be ABLE to do IF you are doing SCHOOL work and a part time job.

I would go for the Camaro V6 ANYDAY over a Mustang 4.0 V6 200HP junk.

Just MY OPINIONS.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-17-2010, 06:48 PM

Damn, you are 16 and get to drive a 2008 Malibu. SWEET! V6 Camaro even better. Hope you get it.

05-17-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
CamaroSoldier Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 150	Camaro for a 16 year old Hey guys, im 16 and 11 months and drove a 2008 Chevy Malibu for 1 and a half year. My parents are thinking of getting a used 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS or a used 2010 Ford Mustang v6 premium for my birthday. Im a safe driver and have never gotten a ticket. The only thing is i have to pay for gas. What you guys think? Is a v6 to much for me?

05-17-2010, 06:32 PM	#7
firefighterEMT33 Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 219	The V6 can be really Jekyll and Hyde. It can be driven easy when you want it to be, and like a beast when you want it to be. With traction control and stabilitrak, it won't be too powerful in the sense that you'll spin out and lose control while driving it. This goes for dry and/or snow-free conditions, of course. With that being said, the V6 Camaro does have enough power that if you drive it like a jackass, you will pay for it. Especially with your level of driving experience. I remember being 17 and driving a Ford Ranger like it was a Craftsman Truck, not smart. If you can be responsible and obey the laws, you'll be fine and will no doubt enjoy it for years to come. Go to youtube and type in "Camaro ambient lighting." I'm sure something will pop up to help you out. It's sweet. Best of luck to you!! __________________ IBM 2SS/RS, M6, Polished Wheels, 3M Clear Bra, 27% Windows, CAGS Eliminator, Barton STS Upcoming Mods: Cold Air Inductions CAI, Kooks 1 7/8" LTH, and 3" Exhaust, Tune. 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 3/15/2010 - NVTZ1X 3300 Scheduled For Production: 3/17/2010 TPW 4/5/2010 3800 Produced: 4/7/2010 2G1FT1EW3A9208281 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 4/21/2010 6000 Delivered To Customer: 4/23/2010

05-17-2010, 06:42 PM	#11
bdstealth Drives: 2SS/RS White/blk int.M6,GFX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central New York Posts: 822 View My Garage	Camaro - gives you Prema-grin.Mustang will not

05-17-2010, 06:46 PM	#13
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	If you have a part time job, AND your SCHOOL grades are AT LEAST 2.0, gas should be nothing. UNLESS you cruise all over, which you shouldn't be ABLE to do IF you are doing SCHOOL work and a part time job. I would go for the Camaro V6 ANYDAY over a Mustang 4.0 V6 200HP junk. Just MY OPINIONS. Last edited by JEFF2010SSMANUAL; 05-17-2010 at 06:59 PM.

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05-17-2010, 06:25 PM	#3
CamaroSoldier Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 150	Thx....I will have fun. How does it feel to drive it?

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Xp0gam3r Drives: '15 2SS 1LE; '10 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North York, ON Posts: 737	It feels awesome! I got a 2LT/RS for my 19th bday and man its been a blast ever since! I'd say get a used camaro not a mustang! They look awesome, and v6 is dang powerful haha

05-17-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
CamaroSoldier Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 150	Im sry for all the questions but im rly excited..... do u hav a pick of the interior ambient lighting for the 2LT?

05-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#8
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	im 16 too i haven't gotten my license but i got my camaro in September. The ambient lighting is a blue color with the silver trim and it looks so nice at night time. I never knew about it and when i went to go and drive my car at night time i got a huge smile on my face when i saw it for the first time. I know that you will enjoy the car either if it was a mustang or camaro. But i saw go with the camaro

05-17-2010, 06:37 PM	#9
cmoney2007 Drives: 2010 VR 2LT, 2014 Charger SXT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 93 View My Garage	Well you know a majority of the answers you may get will be camaro since you happen to be on a camaro forum, but from reading many responses from other people in different threads I' sure you'll get an honest answer. Personally I wanted a mustang for some time not a newer one but a '64-'73 model same with the maro. To be honest get what makes you feel good to drive. A V6 is plenty unless you're looking for a lot of power which since you're 16 I don't think a V8 would truly be in your best interest. I make it sound like I'm old when I'm only 21 :P I love my 2LT. It's a blast to drive.

05-17-2010, 06:48 PM	#14
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Damn, you are 16 and get to drive a 2008 Malibu. SWEET! V6 Camaro even better. Hope you get it.