Can V8 be too much car? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tronic · 07-16-2010, 08:49 PM

Okay, okay...I know the true enthusiasts will say V8 is the only way to go but consider this...I am not an enthusiast but I can appreciate a good machine. I ordered an Imperial Blue V6 1LT with the RS and Connectivity Package today but have until Tuesday to reconsider. Of course I would love an SS but at a price of $7k more I am not sure. I test drove one of each and yes, I almost climaxed while hearing that V8 engine but man...it is a LOT of car...maybe too much? To give a frame of reference I have been driving an 04 Cavalier for the past six years so driving a Prius would seem like a Lambo to me at this point.

Pros of buying a SS:

- V8, duh
- It is an SS
- It has a V8

Cons

- $7k more
- Connectivity package is not available for some reason. Really want a USB port...
- V8 insurance is going to cost more (not sure how much, am 25 fwiw)
- Would likely have to sink another $1k into winter tires with 400 HP running through the rear end...

So what do you think is the best idea for a confused recreational enthusiast?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 07-16-2010, 09:00 PM

You would have to get the 2SS to get the USB port I believe, however, many have installed them after the fact. If you need or want the power get the V8, if you don't need it, save the cash and get the V6. Seriously, you can't go wrong either way.

ketel0ne · 07-16-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

You would have to get the 2SS to get the USB port I believe, however, many have installed them after the fact. If you need or want the power get the V8, if you don't need it, save the cash and get the V6. Seriously, you can't go wrong either way.

+1

LittleMT · 07-16-2010, 09:07 PM

my 2011 SS has a USB port, use it all the time.

Michael_Js · 07-16-2010, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the forum!

decisions decisions...
get what you can afford!
Never too much car!

Huck1974 · 07-16-2010, 09:13 PM

If you have to ask, buy the 6 banger. You will enjoy it.

skuttduck · 07-16-2010, 09:25 PM

Get a nice Cold air intake, or the KN air filter, and a cat back. It's got the performance and sounds of an older v8.

Silverado · 07-16-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Welcome to the forum!

decisions decisions...
get what you can afford!
Never too much car!

Agreed, just don't come back here in a month and start a thread about "I shoulda got a V8"....

If you can afford the SS, get it. If not, maybe wait. If you're a person that can't/won't wait, get the LT, you'll be fine either way.

Good luck.

Iroczlover · 07-16-2010, 09:27 PM

a v8 can be to much car for anyone, if you dont drive long dist. or dont do a lot of hiway driving, then a v8 is to much car (or if you are under the age of 30 & dont know how to drive).

Heck a V6 (or inline 6) could be to much car for anyone as well.

get a 4cyl lol

longbeachss2010 · 07-16-2010, 09:31 PM

get a v6 is good. i got the v8 just cause i like v8s . it runs in the family . but i would have more money in my pockets with a v6. to much insurance with v8 plus gas .

Ronn · 07-16-2010, 09:40 PM

To the OP: the v8 isn't too much car.

Brownhornitt · 07-16-2010, 11:32 PM

I like the slightly modded V6 answer. That's what I'm doing.

sangerbanger58 · 07-16-2010, 11:40 PM

i like the V6 its not too much power and not to less power plus where i live cops are all over the place and pull u over for going 5miles over the speed limit

daphatgrant · 07-16-2010, 11:41 PM

I've been driving a '91 Honda Accord for 4 years and I don't find my SS baby to be too much. Is she a lot? Yes, too much? No. Buy what you can afford and the hell with the whole V6/V8 bicker. Both cars are awesome and will not disappoint

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07-16-2010, 08:49 PM	#1
tronic Drives: 2011 camaro ss rs IBM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 37	Can V8 be too much car? Okay, okay...I know the true enthusiasts will say V8 is the only way to go but consider this...I am not an enthusiast but I can appreciate a good machine. I ordered an Imperial Blue V6 1LT with the RS and Connectivity Package today but have until Tuesday to reconsider. Of course I would love an SS but at a price of $7k more I am not sure. I test drove one of each and yes, I almost climaxed while hearing that V8 engine but man...it is a LOT of car...maybe too much? To give a frame of reference I have been driving an 04 Cavalier for the past six years so driving a Prius would seem like a Lambo to me at this point. Pros of buying a SS: - V8, duh - It is an SS - It has a V8 Cons - $7k more - Connectivity package is not available for some reason. Really want a USB port... - V8 insurance is going to cost more (not sure how much, am 25 fwiw) - Would likely have to sink another $1k into winter tires with 400 HP running through the rear end... So what do you think is the best idea for a confused recreational enthusiast?

07-16-2010, 09:07 PM	#4
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	my 2011 SS has a USB port, use it all the time. __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

07-16-2010, 09:10 PM	#5
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Welcome to the forum! decisions decisions... get what you can afford! Never too much car! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

07-16-2010, 09:25 PM	#7
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Get a nice Cold air intake, or the KN air filter, and a cat back. It's got the performance and sounds of an older v8. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

07-16-2010, 09:27 PM	#9
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	a v8 can be to much car for anyone, if you dont drive long dist. or dont do a lot of hiway driving, then a v8 is to much car (or if you are under the age of 30 & dont know how to drive). Heck a V6 (or inline 6) could be to much car for anyone as well. get a 4cyl lol __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

07-16-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	You would have to get the 2SS to get the USB port I believe, however, many have installed them after the fact. If you need or want the power get the V8, if you don't need it, save the cash and get the V6. Seriously, you can't go wrong either way.

07-16-2010, 09:13 PM	#6
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	If you have to ask, buy the 6 banger. You will enjoy it.

07-16-2010, 09:31 PM	#10
longbeachss2010 Drives: black SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: long beach ca Posts: 363	get a v6 is good. i got the v8 just cause i like v8s . it runs in the family . but i would have more money in my pockets with a v6. to much insurance with v8 plus gas .

07-16-2010, 09:40 PM	#11
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	To the OP: the v8 isn't too much car. __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

07-16-2010, 11:32 PM	#12
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	I like the slightly modded V6 answer. That's what I'm doing. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

07-16-2010, 11:40 PM	#13
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	i like the V6 its not too much power and not to less power plus where i live cops are all over the place and pull u over for going 5miles over the speed limit

07-16-2010, 11:41 PM	#14
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I've been driving a '91 Honda Accord for 4 years and I don't find my SS baby to be too much. Is she a lot? Yes, too much? No. Buy what you can afford and the hell with the whole V6/V8 bicker. Both cars are awesome and will not disappoint . __________________ RJT, 2SS/RS, M6, Black Int, Sunroof. (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

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