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maguilar496 · 08-13-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Lexus IS350 is a six with 310 HP and 0-60 in 5.0

Camaro is just heavy.

is that what your wife drives, I have a buddy has a Lexus that looks like hers, would I beat him with an LS3

kellertxgen5 · 08-13-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by attymf

I dont know why anyone would have bought the V6 and then complained about horsepower. Shoulda not cheaped out and bought the V8 from the get go.

I never never ever even considered the V6 as optional. Its a muscle car. What the heck were ya thinking.

Again... it's not "cheaping out". Sometimes v6 owners buy the v6 because it's the car they want. Why is that so hard to understand?

ffrcobra_65 · 08-13-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kellertxgen5

Again... it's not "cheaping out". Sometimes v6 owners buy the v6 because it's the car they want. Why is that so hard to understand?

Some people just want to have a cool looking car for a daily driver and the Camaro V6 trim is perfect for that. Others get the V6 because while they can as easily afford the V8, they just can't justify needing the extra ponies. Win Win situation no matter what.

BB_Yellow2010 · 08-13-2009, 06:03 PM

I agree, the Camaro's V6 is one hell of an engine, one of the most impressive 6's out right now

konfla · 08-16-2009, 09:00 AM

We just received our Aqua-blue LS. this 'stripped down' version for $24k has most of the features the SS has, Last nite cruising down I-drive in Orlando, everyone was taking pictures of our stock car. Unbelievable! We've already ordered silver rally stripes($200), lip spoiler($200), 20" wheels from Fesler(great price!). Can't wait to see the reaction we get them.

On the turnpike we were still breaking in the engine so we blasted up to 100mph+ with nooo problem. For us its a daily driver and not exactly all show-no go.

faninc · 08-16-2009, 09:04 AM

The Mustang GT's, until this year were V8 with 300HP, so buying the V6 with 304HP is nut so nutty! Did anyone question the GT buyer why he only bought the V8 with 300 HP!

Of course, the real question is why a Ford? LOL

geminidreams · 08-16-2009, 09:11 AM

Here we go again.... I opted for the V6 its going to be my Daily driver and with gas prices I welcome it with open arms. Personal choice for me being a single mom who with a house payment and all the other expenses in life my V6 is a perfect fit for me. No regrets for choice on ABM LT2 RS

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97one · 08-16-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SirBrad

I actually like the V6 front end better as well.

Both look fine though, but given the choice I would go V6.

I also like the V6 front better !

I bought the V6 because I did not want to pay over sticker for a V8 or Wait maybe till Nov. to order and get one.
I do like the V6 don't get me wrong.....But...
I may buy a V8 next year to get exactly what I wanted.... But If I was able to have a V8 with a V6 front I would have it !

scottc · 08-16-2009, 12:20 PM

Hey, get what you really want. i sold my 1lt-rs iom,auto yesterday because the v6 wasnt doing it for me. Nothing wrong with v6, i just want the 426 hp ls3.

ahart04 · 08-16-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attymf

I dont know why anyone would have bought the V6 and then complained about horsepower. Shoulda not cheaped out and bought the V8 from the get go.

I never never ever even considered the V6 as optional. Its a muscle car. What the heck were ya thinking.

99% of the time whenever I have 'cheaped out' as you call it, it was because I couldn't afford whatever it was I was placing into my budget. 'Cheaping out' meant I was only being fiscally responsible, and had someone knocked me for it then I would have let off a justified rage on them. You sound pretty harsh, for not knowing someone's financial situation. That being said...I got the v8.

SirBrad · 08-16-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ahart04

99% of the time whenever I have 'cheaped out' as you call it, it was because I couldn't afford whatever it was I was placing into my budget. 'Cheaping out' meant I was only being fiscally responsible, and had someone knocked me for it then I would have let off a justified rage on them. You sound pretty harsh, for not knowing someone's financial situation. That being said...I got the v8.

I guess cheaping out also means I'm saving for a house, a ring and other things in life. As I stated before in this thread or similar threads, I couldn't be happier with my car and I think the majority of V6 owners are happy as well.

fastball · 08-16-2009, 12:59 PM

For those who are dissapointed in V6 performance:

Have you tried driving it differently? You do realize that since the V6 is DOHC with direct fuel injection, it is a rather high reving engine, right? You will surely miss the low end torque of older pushrod V6 engines, that's why it may feel sluggish under 2000 RPM.

So, try keeping the revs in the 3000-5000 RPM range when shifting. If you have an automatic, using the sportshift in manual mode will help with this.

You will be surprised at how broad the power band is with this engine, once you get the revs up.

Obviously, everyone with the SS has the pushrod V8 which can pull tree stumps out at 1000 RPMs, and OLD V6s (the old 3800) could have similar low end torque. But the 3.6 VVT is very different from both of those engines. You drive it like a European or Japanese sports coupe rather than an American muscle car. And you will enjoy it every bit as SS owners enjoy theirs, maybe even moreso if you like shifting and keeping it in the sweet spot.

The 3.6 is a different kind of engine designed to be driven differently than the 6.2 V8.

bkservice1 · 08-16-2009, 01:04 PM

I love my v6 its plenty fast . and looks great but whatever makes you happy.

Thrillz · 08-16-2009, 01:33 PM

The only thing i cant quite understand are the guys who buy the V6 then mod the crap out of it and spend thousands to make it go quicker when they should have just bought the V8. Its the people who buy it and use it for there daily driver and leave it alone makes perfect sense thats the crowd that should be buying them imo. If performance is your thing get the V8 or you will never be happy.

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08-13-2009, 06:03 PM	#130
BB_Yellow2010 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 247 View My Garage	I agree, the Camaro's V6 is one hell of an engine, one of the most impressive 6's out right now

08-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#131
konfla Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fla Posts: 3	We just received our Aqua-blue LS. this 'stripped down' version for $24k has most of the features the SS has, Last nite cruising down I-drive in Orlando, everyone was taking pictures of our stock car. Unbelievable! We've already ordered silver rally stripes($200), lip spoiler($200), 20" wheels from Fesler(great price!). Can't wait to see the reaction we get them. On the turnpike we were still breaking in the engine so we blasted up to 100mph+ with nooo problem. For us its a daily driver and not exactly all show-no go.

08-16-2009, 09:04 AM	#132
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	The Mustang GT's, until this year were V8 with 300HP, so buying the V6 with 304HP is nut so nutty! Did anyone question the GT buyer why he only bought the V8 with 300 HP! Of course, the real question is why a Ford? LOL

08-16-2009, 09:11 AM	#133
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	Here we go again.... I opted for the V6 its going to be my Daily driver and with gas prices I welcome it with open arms. Personal choice for me being a single mom who with a house payment and all the other expenses in life my V6 is a perfect fit for me. No regrets for choice on ABM LT2 RS ..

08-16-2009, 12:20 PM	#135
scottc Central PA Camaro5 Club Drives: Hot Wheels Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,368	Hey, get what you really want. i sold my 1lt-rs iom,auto yesterday because the v6 wasnt doing it for me. Nothing wrong with v6, i just want the 426 hp ls3.

08-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#138
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	For those who are dissapointed in V6 performance: Have you tried driving it differently? You do realize that since the V6 is DOHC with direct fuel injection, it is a rather high reving engine, right? You will surely miss the low end torque of older pushrod V6 engines, that's why it may feel sluggish under 2000 RPM. So, try keeping the revs in the 3000-5000 RPM range when shifting. If you have an automatic, using the sportshift in manual mode will help with this. You will be surprised at how broad the power band is with this engine, once you get the revs up. Obviously, everyone with the SS has the pushrod V8 which can pull tree stumps out at 1000 RPMs, and OLD V6s (the old 3800) could have similar low end torque. But the 3.6 VVT is very different from both of those engines. You drive it like a European or Japanese sports coupe rather than an American muscle car. And you will enjoy it every bit as SS owners enjoy theirs, maybe even moreso if you like shifting and keeping it in the sweet spot. The 3.6 is a different kind of engine designed to be driven differently than the 6.2 V8.

08-16-2009, 01:04 PM	#139
bkservice1 BK SERVICE1 Drives: 2010 aqua blue rally stripes Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: houston,tx Posts: 42 View My Garage	I love my v6 its plenty fast . and looks great but whatever makes you happy.

08-16-2009, 01:33 PM	#140
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	The only thing i cant quite understand are the guys who buy the V6 then mod the crap out of it and spend thousands to make it go quicker when they should have just bought the V8. Its the people who buy it and use it for there daily driver and leave it alone makes perfect sense thats the crowd that should be buying them imo. If performance is your thing get the V8 or you will never be happy.