Considering "Fully loaded" Camaro but with 6 cyl instead of 8. Opinions wanted! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2Muchmark · 08-25-2012, 12:57 AM

I'm in the market for a new 2012 or 2013 Camaro and have been playing with the options for a while. I basically want everything that the 2SS/RS has, but with the 6 Cyl instead of the 8cyl version. It looks like an almost $10,000 savings between the cars, not including gas and operating savings.

Are there any 6Cyl Camaro owners that regret their purchases and wish they had the 8?

I had a 2010 V8 and loved it. I sold it last year and am ready for another. The fun side of me says go for the 2SS or even ZL1, but the practical side of me says the half second savings on 0-100 is not worth the money.

What say you?

Berje · 08-25-2012, 01:00 AM

i bought my 2SS/RS from a private seller and got a amazing deal and no taxes or anything, Just had to wait for the right one to show up but it was definetly worth the wait!

SQUALO · 08-25-2012, 06:29 AM

My first intention was to get a 2LT, it's very well equipped, like an SS, minus the horsepower.
Then I decided on the SS, because I really wanted the V8, plus it wasn't going to be my daily driver.

It has to suit your needs, daily driver or not, etc.
In the end you have to be happy, there's really no right or wrong choice.

THESE CARS ARE AWESOME NO MATTER WHAT!

spyderbuddy · 08-25-2012, 06:43 AM

I have the 2LT/RS IOM/IOM Sunroof with the GFX package. I love it, the car is amazing. With what I paid for my Camaro I could have eazy bought an 1SS. Do I have any regrets, Nope.

motorhead · 08-25-2012, 07:20 AM

I've seen a ton of threads on here of people that went from 6 to 8. I can only remember one of Someone going the other way. That should tell you something. If you don't care about power and looks is all that matters to you then a 6 should be fine for you. Many people think it doesn't bother them until they have a 6 and then they regret it. For me an SS might as well be a 6 since the ZL1 came out.

sycraft · 08-25-2012, 07:41 AM

get the six, put a supercharger on it and still be 5k less that a ss, but more hp and faster....I have less than 30k in mine, and have almost all the 2lt upgrades, just no leather at his point....and yes a IPF Supercharger makes a huge difference.

rocknRllr · 08-25-2012, 07:46 AM

My first opinion was I had to have the 8, then the day came at the dealer to make the choice. After driving both the 6 @ 8 I chose the 6. I did so because of reasons, my drive to work distance, fuel prices and quite frankly the 6 had enough power for me. The 2LT/RS package was my fit thati was in Aug-11. I had some paint problems with that camaro, so GM replaced it three weeks ago with a 2013 CRM 2LT/RS and again i choose another V-6.

Rangore · 08-25-2012, 08:22 AM

Like its been said...you have to choose a car for YOUR needs.

I went withe a 2LT with all season tires since I live in a snowy climate. I don't want to deal with snow tires and I don't want a junker for winters.

I wanted a 2LT because I like nice features in the car. I would never go down to a 1SS or 1LT. That's just me though. The interior is high on my wants in a car.

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2010SLVRBULIT · 08-25-2012, 08:25 AM

went for the 6 for practical reasons..if you're going to go 8, then might as well step up to a ZL1(no holding back) cuz that's what you will be regretting not getting..

SQUALO · 08-25-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

I have the 2LT/RS IOM/IOM Sunroof with the GFX package. I love it, the car is amazing. With what I paid for my Camaro I could have eazy bought an 1SS. Do I have any regrets, Nope.

Great looking car

flyinlow89 · 08-25-2012, 09:38 AM

I have a 1SS. Didn't want leather (love the cloth in this car), don't care about HUD or anything else, halos can be left to BMWs but HIDs would've been nice. All I wanted was moonroof, had to be standard and I wanted one of three colour choices. For me all the bells and whistles sound good but get old quick and I would never be satisfied with a 6 cyl. I would've just kept my Malibu instead. But everyone's different. I just see so many people with 6 cylinders "needing" to move to the v8 or spending their money modifying to get v8 performance. Others are content. Depends on you

flyinlow89 · 08-25-2012, 09:44 AM

And to the people saying you "might as well get a ZL1" these are priced out of reach for most people. Maintenance/repairs will also be at a premium with those brakes, magnetic suspension etc. I keep seeing people say this but the SS is still affordable to most and u can get used ones for decent prices. Zl1 not so much

Angrybird 12 · 08-25-2012, 09:53 AM

I have a V6 and love it ( in fact my second V6). If all you want is the features and have no need for the V8 power or sound you will save several thousand getting the 2LToverthe 2SS.

MistyBlu10 · 08-25-2012, 10:03 AM

without the 6 there is no 8 or super 8

08-25-2012, 12:57 AM	#1
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	Considering "Fully loaded" Camaro but with 6 cyl instead of 8. Opinions wanted! I'm in the market for a new 2012 or 2013 Camaro and have been playing with the options for a while. I basically want everything that the 2SS/RS has, but with the 6 Cyl instead of the 8cyl version. It looks like an almost $10,000 savings between the cars, not including gas and operating savings. Are there any 6Cyl Camaro owners that regret their purchases and wish they had the 8? I had a 2010 V8 and loved it. I sold it last year and am ready for another. The fun side of me says go for the 2SS or even ZL1, but the practical side of me says the half second savings on 0-100 is not worth the money. What say you?

08-25-2012, 06:29 AM	#3
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	My first intention was to get a 2LT, it's very well equipped, like an SS, minus the horsepower. Then I decided on the SS, because I really wanted the V8, plus it wasn't going to be my daily driver. It has to suit your needs, daily driver or not, etc. In the end you have to be happy, there's really no right or wrong choice. THESE CARS ARE AWESOME NO MATTER WHAT! __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

08-25-2012, 06:43 AM	#4
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I have the 2LT/RS IOM/IOM Sunroof with the GFX package. I love it, the car is amazing. With what I paid for my Camaro I could have eazy bought an 1SS. Do I have any regrets, Nope. Attached Images __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

08-25-2012, 07:41 AM	#6
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	get the six, put a supercharger on it and still be 5k less that a ss, but more hp and faster....I have less than 30k in mine, and have almost all the 2lt upgrades, just no leather at his point....and yes a IPF Supercharger makes a huge difference. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

08-25-2012, 08:22 AM	#8
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Like its been said...you have to choose a car for YOUR needs. I went withe a 2LT with all season tires since I live in a snowy climate. I don't want to deal with snow tires and I don't want a junker for winters. I wanted a 2LT because I like nice features in the car. I would never go down to a 1SS or 1LT. That's just me though. The interior is high on my wants in a car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

08-25-2012, 01:00 AM	#2
Berje Drives: 1994 z28, 2010 ss, 2010 titan Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 147	i bought my 2SS/RS from a private seller and got a amazing deal and no taxes or anything, Just had to wait for the right one to show up but it was definetly worth the wait!

08-25-2012, 07:20 AM	#5
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I've seen a ton of threads on here of people that went from 6 to 8. I can only remember one of Someone going the other way. That should tell you something. If you don't care about power and looks is all that matters to you then a 6 should be fine for you. Many people think it doesn't bother them until they have a 6 and then they regret it. For me an SS might as well be a 6 since the ZL1 came out.

08-25-2012, 07:46 AM	#7
rocknRllr Drives: 2013 2LT Crystal Red Metallic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: virginia Posts: 195 View My Garage	My first opinion was I had to have the 8, then the day came at the dealer to make the choice. After driving both the 6 @ 8 I chose the 6. I did so because of reasons, my drive to work distance, fuel prices and quite frankly the 6 had enough power for me. The 2LT/RS package was my fit thati was in Aug-11. I had some paint problems with that camaro, so GM replaced it three weeks ago with a 2013 CRM 2LT/RS and again i choose another V-6.

08-25-2012, 08:25 AM	#9
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	went for the 6 for practical reasons..if you're going to go 8, then might as well step up to a ZL1(no holding back) cuz that's what you will be regretting not getting..

08-25-2012, 09:38 AM	#11
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	I have a 1SS. Didn't want leather (love the cloth in this car), don't care about HUD or anything else, halos can be left to BMWs but HIDs would've been nice. All I wanted was moonroof, had to be standard and I wanted one of three colour choices. For me all the bells and whistles sound good but get old quick and I would never be satisfied with a 6 cyl. I would've just kept my Malibu instead. But everyone's different. I just see so many people with 6 cylinders "needing" to move to the v8 or spending their money modifying to get v8 performance. Others are content. Depends on you __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

08-25-2012, 09:44 AM	#12
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	And to the people saying you "might as well get a ZL1" these are priced out of reach for most people. Maintenance/repairs will also be at a premium with those brakes, magnetic suspension etc. I keep seeing people say this but the SS is still affordable to most and u can get used ones for decent prices. Zl1 not so much __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

08-25-2012, 09:53 AM	#13
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I have a V6 and love it ( in fact my second V6). If all you want is the features and have no need for the V8 power or sound you will save several thousand getting the 2LToverthe 2SS. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

08-25-2012, 10:03 AM	#14
MistyBlu10 GOBLIN Drives: 2015 SS Convertable Green Flash Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chesapeake Beach MD Posts: 674 View My Garage	without the 6 there is no 8 or super 8 __________________ 2015 2SS Green Flash Edition 2012 Camaro LFX 45th born 9/24/11 sold 4/1/15 2013 Equinox LTZ 2013 Cruze LTZ 2010 LT2 BLUE RS CAMARO TRADED FOR 45TH 2011 COLARADO Z71 TRADED FOR MALABU 2011 MALABU LTZ TRADED FOR BLUE CAMARO 2007 Z71 Avalanche LTZ 1987 K5 Blazer BOWTIES AS BLOOD CELLS GM RULES