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rviper24 · 07-09-2018, 02:43 PM

No shit sales are declining on the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang. What do they all have in common? High Output V-8's. Which mean terrible gas mileage and higher octane gasses need which I don't know if any of you have seen the gas prices lately but I can tell you that it's not cheap to drive one of these and don't even say buy a v-6 because we all know that is a sin.

PDXSSCE · 07-09-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

No shit sales are declining on the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang. What do they all have in common? High Output V-8's. Which mean terrible gas mileage and higher octane gasses need which I don't know if any of you have seen the gas prices lately but I can tell you that it's not cheap to drive one of these and don't even say buy a v-6 because we all know that is a sin.

Mustang changed the game with the Ecoboost & will do so again with the hybrid. Whether we like it or not, the future is here.

redcoats1976 · 07-09-2018, 03:34 PM

i guess im just an unrepentant sinner then.when premium hits 5 bucks a gallon you will be crying real tears.

rviper24 · 07-09-2018, 03:38 PM

Gas hits $5 a gallon the Camaro is going by-by lol but no matter what happens in the future when they completely phase out v-8s and everyone is driving hybrids and 4 cylinders.. nothing will beat the sound or performance of a v8. Anyone that buys a Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger with anything other then a V8 is just supporting the V8 phase out and I don't like you.

redcoats1976 · 07-09-2018, 03:46 PM

meh.what is the percentage of v-8 camaros VS. "other" (meaning 4 and 6 cylinders) being sold?if it werent for the other powerplant options camaro would have probably died at the end of the 5th gen anyway.i hope you meet up with a heavily modded 6th gen T-4 and he smokes your azz...

PDXSSCE · 07-09-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

Gas hits $5 a gallon the Camaro is going by-by lol but no matter what happens in the future when they completely phase out v-8s and everyone is driving hybrids and 4 cylinders.. nothing will beat the sound or performance of a v8. Anyone that buys a Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger with anything other then a V8 is just supporting the V8 phase out and I don't like you.

It's true that there already wouldn't be a Camaro with a V8 if it weren't for the V6. Also, some people aren't able to purchase a V8, especially with 6th generation prices.
I'm sure they don't care if you like them or not too.

sherob · 07-09-2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

i guess im just an unrepentant sinner then.when premium hits 5 bucks a gallon you will be crying real tears.

I'll just ride my bike more... enjoy my Camaro on the weekends.

You Aint Slick · 07-09-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

i guess im just an unrepentant sinner then.when premium hits 5 bucks a gallon you will be crying real tears.

Lol, It's like $1.55 a gallon in Canada, and I'm not crying. I just drive it on the weekends and evenings when I get a chance.

Nothing beats the sound of a V8, Gotta pay to play.

GatorGreg · 07-09-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

...don't even say buy a v-6 because we all know that is a sin.

That’s crazy talk! All the cars in IndyCar and Formula1 currently use V6 engines and they go 230+ mph (see below). The 1st gen Camaro was offered with both 6 and 8 cylinder engines and the 5th gen V6 has a much faster top speed, a much quicker 0-60, and the same 1/4 mile time as the legendary 396 big block powered 1st gen! I’ve owned many V8s over the years but the 5th gen V6 is plenty powerful for what I need it to do - in fact I just got a speeding ticket a few days ago

redcoats1976 · 07-09-2018, 05:00 PM

real men drive V-8s.this is according to my buddy who is 5 ft nothing and weighs in at 130 pounds.i just look down at him and smile...

PDXSSCE · 07-09-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

real men drive V-8s.this is according to my buddy who is 5 ft nothing and weighs in at 130 pounds.i just look down at him and smile...

It's definitely a sign of insecurity.

KenKat · 07-09-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by You Aint Slick

Lol, It's like $1.55 a gallon in Canada, and I'm not crying. I just drive it on the weekends and evenings when I get a chance.

Nothing beats the sound of a V8, Gotta pay to play.

Gallon, litre, what’s the difference I say...

rontammy0 · 07-09-2018, 06:13 PM

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Gallon, litre, what’s the difference I say...

Over $5 a gallon here ....big difference. I find it depressing when people complain about cheap gas after I just finished putting almost $100 into my Camaro.

Venomcustom · 07-09-2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

i guess im just an unrepentant sinner then.when premium hits 5 bucks a gallon you will be crying real tears.

I sure won't be. Smart enough to have a 4 banger daily driver. Lol Gas for my 1le is purely entertainment.

07-09-2018, 02:43 PM	#85
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	No shit sales are declining on the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang. What do they all have in common? High Output V-8's. Which mean terrible gas mileage and higher octane gasses need which I don't know if any of you have seen the gas prices lately but I can tell you that it's not cheap to drive one of these and don't even say buy a v-6 because we all know that is a sin. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

07-09-2018, 03:38 PM	#88
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	Gas hits $5 a gallon the Camaro is going by-by lol but no matter what happens in the future when they completely phase out v-8s and everyone is driving hybrids and 4 cylinders.. nothing will beat the sound or performance of a v8. Anyone that buys a Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger with anything other then a V8 is just supporting the V8 phase out and I don't like you. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

07-09-2018, 03:34 PM	#87
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i guess im just an unrepentant sinner then.when premium hits 5 bucks a gallon you will be crying real tears.

07-09-2018, 03:46 PM	#89
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	meh.what is the percentage of v-8 camaros VS. "other" (meaning 4 and 6 cylinders) being sold?if it werent for the other powerplant options camaro would have probably died at the end of the 5th gen anyway.i hope you meet up with a heavily modded 6th gen T-4 and he smokes your azz...

07-09-2018, 05:00 PM	#94
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	real men drive V-8s.this is according to my buddy who is 5 ft nothing and weighs in at 130 pounds.i just look down at him and smile...