Would you buy if there were only V6 Camaros? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Speedy1975 · 01-09-2009, 11:19 PM

So with this latest bit of news and GM really seeming to push the V6....how many here would still buy a Camaro if the only offering were the 300HP V6?

ArcAngel · 01-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Sure i would I am considering one now if the financing for my 1SS doesnt agree with me

FenwickHockey65 · 01-09-2009, 11:22 PM

Yes.

But of course, this would never happen. GM isn't stupid, they know people want V8s in their Camaros.

Cleric · 01-09-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

So with this latest bit of news and GM really seeming to push the V6....how many here would still buy a Camaro if the only offering were the 300HP V6?

I would not use the word push. They are not recommending people buy it over the v8. They merely are offering it as an alternative to those who might want a cheaper car, better fuel efficeny, or cheaper TCO.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-09-2009, 11:24 PM

Obviously since i was in the market for the v6 anyways then i have to vote yes.

TonytheTiger · 01-09-2009, 11:26 PM

I would still get a v6 camaro, But maybe most people will switch to getting a g8.

zebra · 01-09-2009, 11:30 PM

it's a hard decision, but i gota say probably not. although the V6 is no slouch, by any means, i would have a hard time going for it because of the long history of V8 Camaros being one of the best average-Joe sports cars around. that is why i even want the Camaro in the first place. the new Camaro looks amazing in all trims & it's a car i'd be proud to call my own, but i really want the performance offered by the new SS. if that were to go away, i'd probably just buy a used Corvette.

GatorBlue371 · 01-09-2009, 11:35 PM

No. plain and simple.

Most People (...me.) that have the budget for an SS (30k-38k) are going to be looking for a higher performance level than the 5.9 0-60 V6. If the SS bails, id buy something else without too much thought or guilt....that G8 GXP was looking mighty fine...

ArcAngel · 01-09-2009, 11:50 PM

that G8 GXP is sweeeeeeet!

BrianInJackson · 01-10-2009, 12:00 AM

I want the brakes and the suspension of the SS as much as the extra power. So, I would not buy the V6 as is. If factory performance options included brakes, suspension, and other stuff I wouldn't mind a 6 cylinder.

TheClassicCarKid · 01-10-2009, 12:02 AM

Yes, then I'd turbo the sh!t out of it.

2KZ28_For_Now · 01-10-2009, 12:57 AM

Yes. You can ALWAYS stuff a V8 into almost anything later, if you have the desire to make it happen.

Heck, I might still just buy a V6 anyway.

(never thought I'd say that, but I just did).

2010 SS · 01-10-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

Yes, then I'd turbo the sh!t out of it.

......I like the way you think.

TehRef · 01-10-2009, 01:07 AM

well im buyin the 6 anywho so not to much of a brain buster for me.. this is actually to much typing considering how easy my answer was

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01-09-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	Would you buy if there were only V6 Camaros? So with this latest bit of news and GM really seeming to push the V6....how many here would still buy a Camaro if the only offering were the 300HP V6? __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

01-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Sure i would I am considering one now if the financing for my 1SS doesnt agree with me __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Yes. But of course, this would never happen. GM isn't stupid, they know people want V8s in their Camaros. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

01-09-2009, 11:24 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Obviously since i was in the market for the v6 anyways then i have to vote yes. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-09-2009, 11:26 PM	#6
TonytheTiger Drives: 1999 camaro rs Join Date: May 2008 Location: phoenix, arizona Posts: 1,160	I would still get a v6 camaro, But maybe most people will switch to getting a g8. __________________

01-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#7
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	it's a hard decision, but i gota say probably not. although the V6 is no slouch, by any means, i would have a hard time going for it because of the long history of V8 Camaros being one of the best average-Joe sports cars around. that is why i even want the Camaro in the first place. the new Camaro looks amazing in all trims & it's a car i'd be proud to call my own, but i really want the performance offered by the new SS. if that were to go away, i'd probably just buy a used Corvette. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	No. plain and simple. Most People (...me.) that have the budget for an SS (30k-38k) are going to be looking for a higher performance level than the 5.9 0-60 V6. If the SS bails, id buy something else without too much thought or guilt....that G8 GXP was looking mighty fine... __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

01-09-2009, 11:50 PM	#9
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	that G8 GXP is sweeeeeeet! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
BrianInJackson Drives: toyota mr2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca Posts: 99	I want the brakes and the suspension of the SS as much as the extra power. So, I would not buy the V6 as is. If factory performance options included brakes, suspension, and other stuff I wouldn't mind a 6 cylinder.

01-10-2009, 12:57 AM	#12
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	Yes. You can ALWAYS stuff a V8 into almost anything later, if you have the desire to make it happen. Heck, I might still just buy a V6 anyway. (never thought I'd say that, but I just did). __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit)

01-10-2009, 01:07 AM	#14
TehRef Cool dude Drives: Metallic Green 96' camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 33	well im buyin the 6 anywho so not to much of a brain buster for me.. this is actually to much typing considering how easy my answer was

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