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Tweiten · 07-24-2013, 04:17 PM

Ask them what engine they have in their 5th Gen Camaro...

2014v6 · 07-24-2013, 04:30 PM

yeah i got that crap too.. i have everyone saying its a girls car and everything... i told them this much the same car in a v8 is 40k-42k... and its simple i cant afford it... worse thing in the world is to have a awesome car you cant afford to drive... plus the v6 hp is just the same or more as a 2002 z28 right????

you can always put the 6k twins on it and say look under the car sir!!!lol...

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 07-24-2013, 06:00 PM

I get this a lot as well. Hey haters are always going to hate. I just tell them 312HP is all I need right now. Mine is a daily driver. I will eventually have an SS but not at age 19.

911medic · 07-24-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

And besides saying the top speed of the one guys car is 118 (which is fact if you look at his tires) I do not see where I am bashing or saying something incorrect.

Allow me to correct you, as Chevy says the 18" wheel-equipped Camaros top speed is 113 MPH.

spyderbuddy · 07-24-2013, 06:10 PM

I just say it has 300 Hp and a Six speed
Get 30 mpg, and loooks Gooood.

SuperSport2011 · 07-24-2013, 06:22 PM

I bought an auto because I wanted one. I enjoy cruising around and being relaxed. I'm also the only driver of this car and it's my summer car. That being said it doesn't bother me, I just laugh. I know what I have and why I bought it.

Wabbit · 07-24-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gangulo

For all you V6 owners please help me here. I have a 2013 V6 RS with all the features available automatic. Every time I have went to fill it up I get asked by some random guy "hey why the he'll aren't you putting premium gas in you're car?", "Why the he'll would you buy a V6?" and "Nice car how does it handle? Oh never mind its an auto." It is starting to get on my nerves what does it matter that I bought an automatic and V6? I got an automatic so my wife could drive my car and didn't buy a SS because I purchased a new Cruz LTZ fully loaded just a year ago. Anyone else get the wtf auto and V6 treatment and how do you handle it?

Nope. I just get the "nice car" comments and lots of stares.

MBS · 07-24-2013, 06:29 PM

I always use premium, And what kind of people live their in Pittsburg that actually looks to see what type of gas your putting in there ? Never had anyone even notice what type of fuel I was pumping in the tank.
Best come back I say from " oh its a V6 " Is yah it only tops out at 155mph ? Then I watch their jaw drop,

PalmerGA · 07-24-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gangulo

Anyone else get the wtf auto and V6 treatment and how do you handle it?

You can always point out that the base 396 c.i. monster V8 of the 60s, which has always been a muscle car icon engine, was rated at two more horsepower (325) than your wimpy little V6 (which has 323hp). If they know anything about the history of muscle cars... that will shut 'em up, or at least make them realize your V6 Camaro is pretty special.

Jason RS · 07-24-2013, 07:03 PM

I do get asked about the engine size. It don't bother me. Hell most of the time I tell them its a V6. It's impressive the mileage and power you can get out of the V6. Proud V6 owner here. Haters gona hate don't let it bother you.

hunterv6 · 07-24-2013, 07:14 PM

When I am confronted with questions like that It a person who dont have a camaro at all. I simple say well where you camaro?it freaks them out. haters going to hatebut thats the nature of the game.

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DagoCountyGee · 07-24-2013, 07:16 PM

Just say "where's your v8?!"
Never had any of those comments though. I get nothing but good comments.

65TIMM · 07-24-2013, 07:22 PM

It really doesn't matter if you drive a V8,V6, stick, auto, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.. I'm 48 and starting 30 yrs ago I had a sweet 79 Trans Am and it was "I would have got the vette" thing from people. Over the years I had a 91 Z28, 1980 vette, 2008 Mustang Gt and now a beautiful V6 Camaro. Every "muscle type' car (mostly V8`S) I've owned I have heard you should have bought this or I would have bought that (haters are gonna hate). I always smile and let it roll off my shoulders, and be very happy & thankful for what I have

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Angrybird 12 · 07-24-2013, 07:55 PM

My first car was a 95 HP 6 cylinder 2 speed automatic that was lucky to get 25 mpg. I now have a 323hp 6 cylinder 6 speed automatic that gets 29 MPG.
I have never had anyone ask out in the real world why I got a V6 or automatic. Just is it a 6 or 8 and is it fast. My answer is always the same, it's a V6 with 323HP and its fast enough for me.

07-24-2013, 04:17 PM	#71
Tweiten Tweety Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 246	Ask them what engine they have in their 5th Gen Camaro... __________________

07-24-2013, 04:30 PM	#72
2014v6 Drives: 2014 black 2 LT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 639	yeah i got that crap too.. i have everyone saying its a girls car and everything... i told them this much the same car in a v8 is 40k-42k... and its simple i cant afford it... worse thing in the world is to have a awesome car you cant afford to drive... plus the v6 hp is just the same or more as a 2002 z28 right???? you can always put the 6k twins on it and say look under the car sir!!!lol... __________________ Ordered:May 18 2013 2000 status 6-11-13 3000 status 6-12-13 TPW 7-22-13(6-14-13) 3300 status 6-28-13 3400 status 7-18-13 3800 status 7-20-13 4200 status On its way home 6000 status 7-31-13 first camaro ever... Sold 7-5-14.. thank you oshawa assembly

07-24-2013, 06:10 PM	#75
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I just say it has 300 Hp and a Six speed Get 30 mpg, and loooks Gooood. __________________ 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.

07-24-2013, 06:22 PM	#76
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	I bought an auto because I wanted one. I enjoy cruising around and being relaxed. I'm also the only driver of this car and it's my summer car. That being said it doesn't bother me, I just laugh. I know what I have and why I bought it. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

07-24-2013, 07:03 PM	#80
Jason RS 2011 Summit White V6 RS Drives: 2011 Summit White V6 RS MRT 1.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 253	I do get asked about the engine size. It don't bother me. Hell most of the time I tell them its a V6. It's impressive the mileage and power you can get out of the V6. Proud V6 owner here. Haters gona hate don't let it bother you. __________________

07-24-2013, 06:00 PM	#73
Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) Drives: 2014 1SS/RS M6 RRM NPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 184 View My Garage	I get this a lot as well. Hey haters are always going to hate. I just tell them 312HP is all I need right now. Mine is a daily driver. I will eventually have an SS but not at age 19.

07-24-2013, 06:29 PM	#78
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	I always use premium, And what kind of people live their in Pittsburg that actually looks to see what type of gas your putting in there ? Never had anyone even notice what type of fuel I was pumping in the tank. Best come back I say from " oh its a V6 " Is yah it only tops out at 155mph ? Then I watch their jaw drop,

07-24-2013, 07:14 PM	#81
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	When I am confronted with questions like that It a person who dont have a camaro at all. I simple say well where you camaro?it freaks them out. haters going to hatebut thats the nature of the game. sent form my mini computer note 2 __________________

07-24-2013, 07:16 PM	#82
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	Just say "where's your v8?!" Never had any of those comments though. I get nothing but good comments.

07-24-2013, 07:22 PM	#83
65TIMM Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flagstaff, Az Posts: 115 View My Garage	It really doesn't matter if you drive a V8,V6, stick, auto, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.. I'm 48 and starting 30 yrs ago I had a sweet 79 Trans Am and it was "I would have got the vette" thing from people. Over the years I had a 91 Z28, 1980 vette, 2008 Mustang Gt and now a beautiful V6 Camaro. Every "muscle type' car (mostly V8`S) I've owned I have heard you should have bought this or I would have bought that (haters are gonna hate). I always smile and let it roll off my shoulders, and be very happy & thankful for what I have .

07-24-2013, 07:55 PM	#84
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	My first car was a 95 HP 6 cylinder 2 speed automatic that was lucky to get 25 mpg. I now have a 323hp 6 cylinder 6 speed automatic that gets 29 MPG. I have never had anyone ask out in the real world why I got a V6 or automatic. Just is it a 6 or 8 and is it fast. My answer is always the same, it's a V6 with 323HP and its fast enough for me. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!