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Tenring · 07-29-2015, 09:09 PM

Wife is considering one and I have no experience with how this motor holds up (packing on miles) and what some of the negatives / positives about the six cylinder vs the V8, other than the gas mileage. Also, do all the new V6 LT's have the LFX motor, not sure what the difference is though.

She has just started a job working away from home and has been driving my SS for a month, now she wants her own Camaro

Thanks for any replies.

VTSummit · 07-29-2015, 09:23 PM

All the V6's are LFX engines- same as what is used in the Colorado, Impala etc except for minor differences in HP etc. Great engine, very few issues. I always thought the starter placement is asking for starter failures over time but apparently I'm wrong.
Advantages? Well, other than fuel economy... can't think of one besides less cost. I could have any Camaro I want and I ended up with the 6 because it's just for a "fun" commuter and not trying to prove anything on the street.
I have not seen any issues on the LFX yet, other than I heard of a hand full of them the first year out had a couple problems with coolant consumption. Never witnessed an issue on them since I've been with the brand other than the occasional external part failure. I own two cars with LFX engines and enjoy them both. Strangely, my new Impala really feels as if it pulls faster than my 15 Camaro- although the Camaro allegedly has 20HP more.

Linker239 · 07-29-2015, 10:59 PM

I have a 2010, its a LLT but i have over 75,000 miles and zero issues, knock on wood.

ddo_texas · 07-30-2015, 01:33 AM

VTSummit -- have to agree with you on the Impala. Had a rental and I thought the same thing. I really enjoyed the Impala, but it go caught in a flash flood and now have a Camry instead that I have to drive from California to Texas! Big letdown!!

Dadof10 · 07-30-2015, 11:33 AM

I have 114,000 miles on my 2012. No problems.

VTSummit · 07-30-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ddo_texas

VTSummit -- have to agree with you on the Impala. Had a rental and I thought the same thing. I really enjoyed the Impala, but it go caught in a flash flood and now have a Camry instead that I have to drive from California to Texas! Big letdown!!

The 2014.5/2015 Impala is a REALLY impressive car. I put some nice Michelins on it and it holds high speed turns as well as the A6 I had before it. Pulls like a V8... wish the Camaro had that same feel. I'll run the Impala against the Camaro and see which is faster, but it feels like the Impala would be the victor... which goes against all the specs.

CruzinQueen · 07-30-2015, 07:34 PM

I'm getting ready to turn 20k on my 13 LFX 1LS with zero issues. I drive her in a very spirited manner as well with lots of shifting around 5 or 6k. This car is like crack; I can't help myself! No regrets.

VTSummit · 07-30-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

It is pretty quick for a sedan and considering their LFX only has 305 hp, and I love the way they look. My Camaro only gets from 60-100 mph about 1.5 seconds faster, almost 2 seconds faster 40-100 but mine is a manual with a few mods.

I'm going to test the two cars and see- maybe the Impala just "feels" faster... but even my wife thinks the same thing. It's a wonderful car to drive, they knocked it outta the park on that car.

JantzenOKC · 07-30-2015, 10:02 PM

Mine's still holding together and I'm constantly torture testing it!

I bet the Impala does feel faster even though it's not, these Camaros are so solid they don't feel as fast as they are. I could cruise at 100 no problem if I was allowed.

Tenring · 07-30-2015, 11:27 PM

Test drove one tonight CRT - RS w/duel-mode exhaust and was impressed. Thinking that tomorrow is the end of the month, so might cruse over and see what we can work out.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

RSMike · 08-01-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

It is pretty quick for a sedan and considering their LFX only has 305 hp, and I love the way they look. My Camaro only gets from 60-100 mph about 1.5 seconds faster, almost 2 seconds faster 40-100 but mine is a manual with a few mods.

That's like the difference between the bone stock L99 and our LFX. We just need a bit more torque!

Tenring · 08-02-2015, 12:16 AM

Thank again for all the comments it really helped us out making a decision. Wifee is now driving a CRT - 2LT/RS and we really like it. Started washing/clay baring and waxing it tonight but had to cut it short and go for a ride!

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-02-2015, 10:06 AM

Congrats!

KMPrenger · 08-02-2015, 12:58 PM

congrats! Glad you are enjoying it.

07-29-2015, 09:09 PM	#1
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Durablilty of the LT w/2LT Wife is considering one and I have no experience with how this motor holds up (packing on miles) and what some of the negatives / positives about the six cylinder vs the V8, other than the gas mileage. Also, do all the new V6 LT's have the LFX motor, not sure what the difference is though. She has just started a job working away from home and has been driving my SS for a month, now she wants her own Camaro Thanks for any replies.

07-29-2015, 09:23 PM	#2
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	All the V6's are LFX engines- same as what is used in the Colorado, Impala etc except for minor differences in HP etc. Great engine, very few issues. I always thought the starter placement is asking for starter failures over time but apparently I'm wrong. Advantages? Well, other than fuel economy... can't think of one besides less cost. I could have any Camaro I want and I ended up with the 6 because it's just for a "fun" commuter and not trying to prove anything on the street. I have not seen any issues on the LFX yet, other than I heard of a hand full of them the first year out had a couple problems with coolant consumption. Never witnessed an issue on them since I've been with the brand other than the occasional external part failure. I own two cars with LFX engines and enjoy them both. Strangely, my new Impala really feels as if it pulls faster than my 15 Camaro- although the Camaro allegedly has 20HP more. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

07-29-2015, 10:59 PM	#3
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I have a 2010, its a LLT but i have over 75,000 miles and zero issues, knock on wood. __________________ Current 2022 Wild Cherrry 2SS; Recaros, NPP, 5 Split Spoke Polished Rims, Satin Black Package Ordered 7-11-2023 1100: Riptide Blue 2SS, Not Built 2023 Red Hot 1LT RS V6; Sold 2010 VR 1LT RS; Sold

07-30-2015, 11:33 AM	#5
Dadof10 Drives: 2012 Blk/Beige 2LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sulphur, LA Posts: 142	I have 114,000 miles on my 2012. No problems. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grille,CAI cold air intake,painted engine cover, RX catch can

07-30-2015, 10:02 PM	#9
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Mine's still holding together and I'm constantly torture testing it! I bet the Impala does feel faster even though it's not, these Camaros are so solid they don't feel as fast as they are. I could cruise at 100 no problem if I was allowed. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

07-30-2015, 01:33 AM	#4
ddo_texas Drives: 2014 Camaro v6 Convertible RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 34	VTSummit -- have to agree with you on the Impala. Had a rental and I thought the same thing. I really enjoyed the Impala, but it go caught in a flash flood and now have a Camry instead that I have to drive from California to Texas! Big letdown!!

07-30-2015, 07:34 PM	#7
CruzinQueen Drives: 2017 1LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 280	I'm getting ready to turn 20k on my 13 LFX 1LS with zero issues. I drive her in a very spirited manner as well with lots of shifting around 5 or 6k. This car is like crack; I can't help myself! No regrets.

07-30-2015, 11:27 PM	#10
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Test drove one tonight CRT - RS w/duel-mode exhaust and was impressed. Thinking that tomorrow is the end of the month, so might cruse over and see what we can work out. Thanks for the replies everyone.

08-02-2015, 12:16 AM	#12
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Thank again for all the comments it really helped us out making a decision. Wifee is now driving a CRT - 2LT/RS and we really like it. Started washing/clay baring and waxing it tonight but had to cut it short and go for a ride!

08-02-2015, 10:06 AM	#13
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

08-02-2015, 12:58 PM	#14
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	congrats! Glad you are enjoying it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)