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jgleason · 03-24-2010, 11:14 AM

I got the V6 since my daughter will be driving the car. I tell you what, it has plenty of power. Is it a V8? No. But dang this car can move!! Faster than I remember my '70 chevelle being, but then again, that was almost 30 years ago. LOL Sucks getting old.

Either way, you won't be disapointed.

ron10 · 03-24-2010, 11:17 AM

get the V6.it has plenty of power.i have the V8,but i would buy a V6.i think it is much stronger than most people think.

Thrillz · 03-24-2010, 11:18 AM

Daily driver here V6 for me. My last muscle car was a 6.6 it was fine but dont miss it at all.

2010 SSRS · 03-24-2010, 11:37 AM

V8

shudder · 03-24-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks for all of your replies. I wasn't asking for a comparison between the eight and six, just wondering if people were satisfied with their purchase of the V6 and if there were any defects with the clutch sticking, as there seems to be with the V8. Thanks.

R6P · 03-24-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shudder

Thanks for all of your replies. I wasn't asking for a comparison between the eight and six, just wondering if people were satisfied with their purchase of the V6 and if there were any defects with the clutch sticking, as there seems to be with the V8. Thanks.

Your screen name is Shudder, and your asking about clutch problems

BTW, I love my 6

MontyCarlo · 03-24-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

Yep.

No on to these comments

"You must get a v8"
"There is no choice but the V8"
"No V8 = Fail"
"Only real muscles car had V8's"

I'll say this. Get the v6, you won't be disappointed. Many have said when in the v6, wow, this is just a 6.

The v6 has more than enough power to get you into trouble. I'll be writing a check for a $250 speeding ticket today.

Thought I was doing 76 in a 65 but apparently it snuck up to 86 on me when I wasn't looking. If you typically drive cars that can do 0-60 in 5 seconds or less it will feel underpowered, but otherwise it'll be a very impressive machine.

Brownhornitt · 03-24-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shudder

What are your first impressions of the car? Do you feel it has adequate power?Reading some posts here about the V8 clutch issues, was wondering if the sixes are experiencing the same, as I was thinking of opting for the manual trans. Thanks

If you are driving it to the store, buy one! It has plenty of power. Plenty.

If you are racing it on the weekends (or during other times), the V6 is not for you.

It really depends on what you need it for. I am in love with my car.

Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee304

SCREW THE V6 - MAN UP AND GET A 2SS LIKE MOST OF US DID!!

I have the Automatic Trans. 2SS......no problem getting up to speed or passing, etc.

You only live once!!!! Enjoy life because it's too short not to.

Please! that "Man UP" crap isn't necessary.... Lets not turn this into another V6 VS V8 war ...

To the OP. Do like I did, Ask yourself if you really need another 100+ more horsepower to be happy. Then buy what pleases you...
As my Sig says, "I could have had a V8, but with 304Hp availiable, I asked myself.... Why?"
From my choice for the 1LT, you can see what my answer to myself was...And I am very Happy...

Bryan2230 · 03-24-2010, 12:04 PM

I love my V6. I had an 94 Camaro V6, and this thing has 100+ HP more than that did (about as much as the 4th Gen V8s). So, it is plenty enough HP for me. I cant comment on Manual Transmission, because i have Auto, but Sport Mode on Automatic is FUN!

EarliestMemory · 03-24-2010, 12:11 PM

I love my V6 manual! It's my everyday car, and for me, the 6 was the perfect balance of fun and practicality. It's plenty fast, and at 7k miles, I have never experienced any issues with the clutch.

Krozzbow · 03-24-2010, 12:15 PM

"LETS GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMBBBBLLLLEEEE!!!!

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-24-2010, 12:20 PM

In my opinion a 300HP V-6 is a lot of power (my 2500 Hemi has 345 HP with it's V-8). I don't think you'll be unhappy with the V-6. That being said, I drove the 2SS and knew I had to have it.

ELDuran · 03-24-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee304

SCREW THE V6 - MAN UP AND GET A 2SS LIKE MOST OF US DID!!

I have the Automatic Trans. 2SS......no problem getting up to speed or passing, etc.

You only live once!!!! Enjoy life because it's too short not to.

MAN up? Then you buy automatic?

03-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#15
jgleason skidogdad Drives: 2009 BMW 550i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tennessee Posts: 26	I got the V6 since my daughter will be driving the car. I tell you what, it has plenty of power. Is it a V8? No. But dang this car can move!! Faster than I remember my '70 chevelle being, but then again, that was almost 30 years ago. LOL Sucks getting old. Either way, you won't be disapointed. __________________ God bless all those serving overseas. 2LT/RS, IOM/IO 6M Last edited by jgleason; 03-24-2010 at 11:28 AM.

03-24-2010, 11:18 AM	#17
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Daily driver here V6 for me. My last muscle car was a 6.6 it was fine but dont miss it at all. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-24-2010, 11:37 AM	#18
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	V8 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-24-2010, 12:04 PM	#24
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	I love my V6. I had an 94 Camaro V6, and this thing has 100+ HP more than that did (about as much as the 4th Gen V8s). So, it is plenty enough HP for me. I cant comment on Manual Transmission, because i have Auto, but Sport Mode on Automatic is FUN! __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

03-24-2010, 12:11 PM	#25
EarliestMemory RED HT RS Drives: 10 VR 2LT/RS Camaro, 06 Harley Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 577 View My Garage	I love my V6 manual! It's my everyday car, and for me, the 6 was the perfect balance of fun and practicality. It's plenty fast, and at 7k miles, I have never experienced any issues with the clutch. __________________

03-24-2010, 11:17 AM	#16
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	get the V6.it has plenty of power.i have the V8,but i would buy a V6.i think it is much stronger than most people think.

03-24-2010, 11:38 AM	#19
shudder Drives: 1967 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 11	Thanks for all of your replies. I wasn't asking for a comparison between the eight and six, just wondering if people were satisfied with their purchase of the V6 and if there were any defects with the clutch sticking, as there seems to be with the V8. Thanks.

03-24-2010, 12:15 PM	#26
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 543 View My Garage	"LETS GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMBBBBLLLLEEEE!!!! __________________

03-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#27
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	In my opinion a 300HP V-6 is a lot of power (my 2500 Hemi has 345 HP with it's V-8). I don't think you'll be unhappy with the V-6. That being said, I drove the 2SS and knew I had to have it.

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