I got a 2010 v6 camaro for 17th birthday. Is it worth spending money on it?

[45THanniversarySS]

I have a feeling a lot of what this kid posts is a lie, he is probably trolling...ok sure daddy coulda gave him a V6 camaro with a swapped bumper but lets be honest the price is starting to stretch the truth..."oh no i have a scratched bumper, my car is ruined" i dout someone is gonna sell a great condition 2010 camaro for 8K unless there was honestly something wrong with it...the car is probably a V8 with some work under the hood from daddy, the car most likely isnt owned by this kid but owned by his father which is why the pic has it parked in the garage (not dads nice expensive car) this is just a highschooler lookin for attention (trust me ive seen ppl in highschool take pics of cars and claim that its theirs) how about thisput some proof its urs and i woulnt troll you anymore...bet if ur daddy knew he would ground you and take away ur internet rights lol

[er0senn1n]

Originally Posted by 45THanniversarySS

I have a feeling a lot of what this kid posts is a lie, he is probably trolling...ok sure daddy coulda gave him a V6 camaro with a swapped bumper but lets be honest the price is starting to stretch the truth..."oh no i have a scratched bumper, my car is ruined" i dout someone is gonna sell a great condition 2010 camaro for 8K unless there was honestly something wrong with it...the car is probably a V8 with some work under the hood from daddy, the car most likely isnt owned by this kid but owned by his father which is why the pic has it parked in the garage (not dads nice expensive car) this is just a highschooler lookin for attention (trust me ive seen ppl in highschool take pics of cars and claim that its theirs) how about thisput some proof its urs and i woulnt troll you anymore...bet if ur daddy knew he would ground you and take away ur internet rights lol

I will take a picture of the engine so you can verify its a v6. If i wanted attention the name of the thread would be like "Yo guys got a camaro check it out" but im just asking a quick question if its worth modding a v6 in the longrun

[Tyler360]

Catch can is a great mod to start out with. The first thing I modded on mine was the exhaust.

[United_727]

Originally Posted by er0senn1n

My dad has his own business fixing cars for insurances, so he knows how to do body work and mechanic. So he added the lines to the car and also added the SS bumpter into it but its the V6. I really want a v8 though

Looks like it had some front end work done to it. The GM shipping stickers are visible.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by er0senn1n

I will take a picture of the engine so you can verify its a v6. If i wanted attention the name of the thread would be like "Yo guys got a camaro check it out" but im just asking a quick question if its worth modding a v6 in the longrun

it really all depends on how long you plan on keeping the car. if for 10 years, then yeah, it's worth it. if only 2, then probably not.

[MikeSVX]

ignor the sarcasm. I wouldn't get an SS until your 21. Insurance will go down. I imagine insureance for a 17 year old on an SS would be insain. Mods don't effect your insurance costs.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

ignor the sarcasm. I wouldn't get an SS until your 21. Insurance will go down. I imagine insureance for a 17 year old on an SS would be insain. Mods don't effect your insurance costs.

I thought insurance went down at 24 or 25...

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

just enjoy it. Once you get a job, you can add performance enhancements later. And don't forget to thank your Dad.

THIS .... Your only job right now to worry about is school. And don't forget to thank your parents. I did the same thing with my daughter, bought her a Sky Red line. Her only job is to do good in school. She will be finishing High School with a full AA degree and full ride at USF for another two years starting in the fall.

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by 45THanniversarySS

I have a feeling a lot of what this kid posts is a lie, he is probably trolling...ok sure daddy coulda gave him a V6 camaro with a swapped bumper but lets be honest the price is starting to stretch the truth..."oh no i have a scratched bumper, my car is ruined" i dout someone is gonna sell a great condition 2010 camaro for 8K unless there was honestly something wrong with it...the car is probably a V8 with some work under the hood from daddy, the car most likely isnt owned by this kid but owned by his father which is why the pic has it parked in the garage (not dads nice expensive car) this is just a highschooler lookin for attention (trust me ive seen ppl in highschool take pics of cars and claim that its theirs) how about thisput some proof its urs and i woulnt troll you anymore...bet if ur daddy knew he would ground you and take away ur internet rights lol

If his dad owns a shop, he buys and sell at auctions all the time. Getting a 2010 for 8k is by no means a stretch, or even less depending on the amount of work that needs to be done.

[shrinkdoc]

Depends on if you want a 14sec car or a 13 sec car.
Pretty easy to do...
I opted for 13 sec.

[shrinkdoc]

Some say just worry about skool. I say enjoy your car now...stickup your parents now for every dollar you can get to mod your car. But yeh..stay in skool, get D's if ts the best you can do. But don't quit. Get that diploma and when you come out go to college and prepare yourself for the ratrace. It may not beabowl of cherries for some so I say get what you can now and enjoy it.

[JasonK]

Enjoy what your parents buy and give you as a gift.

[Mutant Racer]

Originally Posted by er0senn1n

Yeah I thanked him the same day he got it. Main reason he didn't want to get me a v8 is because of the gas it uses. How much do you guys put a week on your ss?

My 2SS is getting something like 16 mpg right now and that is just fun driving, mostly highway and country road runs. It costs me over $60.00 to fill it up. I've had it a year and put 13,500 miles on it so money money money. The gas stations love me!

Originally Posted by er0senn1n

It has the sunroof, but I find it pointless. I don't even know why people want one.

Nonsense I use my sunroof for many practical reasons. If I want to yell at someone I stick my head out the top and curse people out or wave at the police officers clocking my speed. When some jerk is riding my ass I toss a few pennies or nuts & bolts out the roof so they smack off their windshield. An open top has its uses dude.


As for your original question...yes a V6 is worth spending money on. Despite what my buddy Adam will tell you a V6 Camaro is an extremely cool car. If it were me I'd line up a part time job and kick the HP up a bit just to piss off V8 owners when they see a V6 keeping up with them or mod it with a few cosmetic upgrades to make it a little more my own. Also keep in mind chicks dig it but you're probably better off putting them in the trunk instead of that coffin of a back seat. It'll give you some room to maneuver ya know?

That's what I would do.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by er0senn1n

I will take a picture of the engine so you can verify its a v6. If i wanted attention the name of the thread would be like "Yo guys got a camaro check it out" but im just asking a quick question if its worth modding a v6 in the longrun

The V6 has more than enough performance for many people. you don't NEED a V8, especially when you're still in high school and probably have to pay for your own gas. The V6 gets wonderful gas milage.
Will your friends chide you for not having a V8? sure they will, and maybe you will always somehow wish you had a V8.

Keep the V6 for a few years, till you graduate and get a decent job, then you can go buy a V8 either new or used.

yes the V6 can be modded to your hearts content. We have one guy in our Detroit5thGen Camaro club with a V6 putting out 450hp and runs 12.80's at the strip.

Keep the V6, do some cosmetic mods as you can afford them, leave the mechanicals alone for awhile and enjoy.