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levi1922 · 09-08-2009, 02:24 PM

So i have seen a few post about how people bought a V6 camaro, and didn't like it, and are now either buying a different car all together, or getting an SS.

So my question is what did you drive before? and was it only the power that left you asking for more?

I have a 4th gen camaro LT 3.4 with a killer 160 horse power and 200 torque, and a four speed auto. So i am thinking the 5th gen will be an upgrade in all areas.

also, those of you that are happy with your V6s would be awesome to hear from too.

philthy · 09-08-2009, 02:27 PM

Absolutely no regrets! 304 HP out of a V-6 is cool with me. Insurance is lower, price is lower, gas mileage better.

If I got the SS I would have had to sell the Chevelle!

If I get bored with the performance down the road, there's always power adders!

deljaso · 09-08-2009, 02:33 PM

I'm very happy with the V6. Coming from a foreign econobox.
I use the V6 as a DD (as often as I have to -- I mostly work from home so I have to make excuses to go out most days, lol). I need the back seats for kids, and the gas and insurance savings make the car worth it (as well as initial sticker price savings).

This car is a big jump in power for me. It's got plenty of power to get me into enough trouble as it is.
The only racing I do is in my kids' heads (is that car faster than this one? repeat, repeat, repeat, lol).

211269 · 09-08-2009, 02:40 PM

Well before I had owned an Evo VIII, 98 Mustang GT, BMW 540 and 328, A 300C and a turbo'd 94 Celica GT. No, it wasnt just the lack of power, it was the overall feel of the car, just wasnt that fun to drive IMO. An auto V6 probably wasnt the best choice either but I cant be assed working a clucth in heavy traffic. However, the power and handling issues wont be a problem for most people just wanting a cool car to cruise around in and maintain good gas mileage.

calflan · 09-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Go to V6 Engine Discussions topic in this forum - topic is: 'Excited about my 3.6 V8's are complaining' - all you care to read about V8 and V6.

rmpackers · 09-08-2009, 03:27 PM

Do a search, you'll find lots of peeps that are totally in love with our V-6s. Mine is absolutely perfect!

I have not loved a car this much since I drove my 1993 Camaro off the show room floor. I can't keep it under 50mph now, the only reason I would get a V-8 is if I drove the Interstate everyday to work, which I do not. I'm not even sure you need one then. I gas this thing every week as it is compared to almost 2 weeks before!
The 2LT is the bomb.

PS: Donna, I beat you to it!

::happ yanim:

SilverIce1 · 09-08-2009, 03:45 PM

I stepped out of an Infiniti Q45 luxury car that had a 340HP 333TQ V8 and into my V6 Camaro. I have no regrets even with the many amenities I gave up. Could have bought the V8, didn't want it, have no regrets.

DEW · 09-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Love my v6! Im one of those owners that likes the look of the V6 better than the SS (really turned off by the useless, fake, good for nuttin mail slot!)

bluman · 09-08-2009, 03:59 PM

I LOVE IT !
it all depends what you are looking for, it's my DD and I already have 3300 miles in 2 1/2 months,

If you are looking for a weekend/pleasure ride I would opt for the V8, nothing like good American HP,

I did not because I already have a V8 (08 Corvette)

and needed a economical DD (29MPG/87 Octane gas)

AND you may not belieive this, but I think the front fascia looks better then the V8(flame suit on),
closer to the original concept

not sorry I purchased this car, would do it all over again just not at MSRP this time

MI2010Camaro · 09-08-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmpackers

I can't keep it under 50mph now,

::happ yanim:

50 MPH up the driveway and into the garage! Can't wait to see this on you tube! lol

levi1922 · 09-08-2009, 05:13 PM

thanks for the responses,
and as far as searching, i did.
and i have read most of those and the ones suggested already,
and im sure ive posted on them too.
but none of them really say why people didnt like the V6
other than "it wasnt enough"
but that doesnt tell you anything really,
im sure if you move down from a zr1, the SS might not be "enough"
just wanted to get more specific answers

MustangConvert · 09-08-2009, 06:55 PM

I for one am glad I bought a V6 for my daily driver. Having a chance to open her open is rare enough that a V8 would have been a waste $4K+ in my eyes. Plus the V6 has enough to be exciting when you do get a chance to get on it and, like someone else mentioned, if I get the itch for more power there will be/are mods out to accommodate.

scrming · 09-08-2009, 07:39 PM

check my site... www.v6john.com yeah, i love my 2LT RS!!!!

bluch · 09-08-2009, 07:40 PM

100% Satisfaction!

09-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	LS and LT satisfaction So i have seen a few post about how people bought a V6 camaro, and didn't like it, and are now either buying a different car all together, or getting an SS. So my question is what did you drive before? and was it only the power that left you asking for more? I have a 4th gen camaro LT 3.4 with a killer 160 horse power and 200 torque, and a four speed auto. So i am thinking the 5th gen will be an upgrade in all areas. also, those of you that are happy with your V6s would be awesome to hear from too. __________________

09-08-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	Absolutely no regrets! 304 HP out of a V-6 is cool with me. Insurance is lower, price is lower, gas mileage better. If I got the SS I would have had to sell the Chevelle! If I get bored with the performance down the road, there's always power adders! __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

09-08-2009, 03:26 PM	#5
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Go to V6 Engine Discussions topic in this forum - topic is: 'Excited about my 3.6 V8's are complaining' - all you care to read about V8 and V6. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

09-08-2009, 03:27 PM	#6
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	Do a search, you'll find lots of peeps that are totally in love with our V-6s. Mine is absolutely perfect! I have not loved a car this much since I drove my 1993 Camaro off the show room floor. I can't keep it under 50mph now, the only reason I would get a V-8 is if I drove the Interstate everyday to work, which I do not. I'm not even sure you need one then. I gas this thing every week as it is compared to almost 2 weeks before! The 2LT is the bomb. PS: Donna, I beat you to it! ::happ yanim: __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

09-08-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Love my v6! Im one of those owners that likes the look of the V6 better than the SS (really turned off by the useless, fake, good for nuttin mail slot!) __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

09-08-2009, 02:33 PM	#3
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	I'm very happy with the V6. Coming from a foreign econobox. I use the V6 as a DD (as often as I have to -- I mostly work from home so I have to make excuses to go out most days, lol). I need the back seats for kids, and the gas and insurance savings make the car worth it (as well as initial sticker price savings). This car is a big jump in power for me. It's got plenty of power to get me into enough trouble as it is. The only racing I do is in my kids' heads (is that car faster than this one? repeat, repeat, repeat, lol).

09-08-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	Well before I had owned an Evo VIII, 98 Mustang GT, BMW 540 and 328, A 300C and a turbo'd 94 Celica GT. No, it wasnt just the lack of power, it was the overall feel of the car, just wasnt that fun to drive IMO. An auto V6 probably wasnt the best choice either but I cant be assed working a clucth in heavy traffic. However, the power and handling issues wont be a problem for most people just wanting a cool car to cruise around in and maintain good gas mileage.

09-08-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
SilverIce1 Silver Ice Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Automatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 191	I stepped out of an Infiniti Q45 luxury car that had a 340HP 333TQ V8 and into my V6 Camaro. I have no regrets even with the many amenities I gave up. Could have bought the V8, didn't want it, have no regrets.

09-08-2009, 03:59 PM	#9
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	I LOVE IT ! it all depends what you are looking for, it's my DD and I already have 3300 miles in 2 1/2 months, If you are looking for a weekend/pleasure ride I would opt for the V8, nothing like good American HP, I did not because I already have a V8 (08 Corvette) and needed a economical DD (29MPG/87 Octane gas) AND you may not belieive this, but I think the front fascia looks better then the V8(flame suit on), closer to the original concept not sorry I purchased this car, would do it all over again just not at MSRP this time __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

09-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#11
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	thanks for the responses, and as far as searching, i did. and i have read most of those and the ones suggested already, and im sure ive posted on them too. but none of them really say why people didnt like the V6 other than "it wasnt enough" but that doesnt tell you anything really, im sure if you move down from a zr1, the SS might not be "enough" just wanted to get more specific answers __________________

09-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#12
MustangConvert Drives: ABM 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 115 View My Garage	I for one am glad I bought a V6 for my daily driver. Having a chance to open her open is rare enough that a V8 would have been a waste $4K+ in my eyes. Plus the V6 has enough to be exciting when you do get a chance to get on it and, like someone else mentioned, if I get the itch for more power there will be/are mods out to accommodate. __________________ Was going to buy a Mustang, was going to buy a Mustang, and then I saw the 2010 Camaro... Camaro made it home July 18th, 2009[Camaro# ...24182].

09-08-2009, 07:39 PM	#13
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	check my site... www.v6john.com yeah, i love my 2LT RS!!!! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

09-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#14
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	100% Satisfaction! __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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