Looking for feedback from V6 owners

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Bert

I don't own one, but I rented one for a day and was quite impressed -- plenty of power and fun for any normal driving (and then some) and the mileage was better than expected (in a similated commute with mostly highway I actually got better than the rated 29 mpg, according to the computer)

You can try it and see for yourself -- rent one from Avis (only at major airport locations) for about $100/day and see what you think.

Yeah, I test drove an LS with 22 miles on it and I was impressed...
Runs better than my El Camino with a 350 bored 30 over, 4 barrel, and headers.

[wer2foxs]

I have a 1LT RY and have not regretted getting the V6 for one minute. PLENTY of HP for me. Still has plenty to get a ticket thats for sure! It has the same AWE factor when you look at em if you can take your eyes off it. Great on insurance and use the regular unleaded instead of the hi octane for the SS. I have not heard a person regret it yet!

[5thGenCamaroChick]

Originally Posted by Dare

my question is what's wrong with the V6?

Nothing, 'cept it doesn't sound like a V-8. That's what the radio is for.

[Dboy23]

Originally Posted by StangKiller-SS

There is nothing wrong with getting the V6 IF you don't care about how quick you are or whether your car makes that one of a kind V8 rumble. I like both the V6 & the V8, your choice depends on what qualities you are looking for out of the Camaro. MPG? Lower insurance? Performance? Luxury? Good luck in which ever Camaro you choose.

Show me another V6 that's faster for anywhere near the price of a V6 Camaro, and if you can't than please don't talk about something you know nothing about.

The V6 is loads of fun and it's practical. Plenty of savings from the price of the car, to the insurance rates, to the gas money. Also for less than the price of a base 1SS you can get a fully loaded 2LT/RS which I think is pretty neat. Go out and test drive one and see if it's right for you, because in the end it's what you think that counts.

[Rtoups]

I think all of us V6 owners will say the same thing. Sure, we would love a V8, with it's power and beautiful engine note, but we love our cars just the same. The Camaro V6 is an absolute gem.

[67 GTO]

2LT here, plenty for me. You need to ask what your expectations are, is 14.4 in the 1/4 fast enough, 0-60 in 5.9 seconds enough? Do you need the v-8 rumble?

The LLT meets my needs.

[Sir Nuke]

Dare, for staters, WELCOME to the forum, take a load off, pop a cold one, and hold on for a nice ride. A number of the guys have said it already, "what do YOU want out of the car". I have a 2LT/RS, I test drove one first, and I have another car that has the same engine in it.......and it was/is more power than I need. My first camaro had a V8 (2nd Gen) and it had about 1/2 the HP....and I was able to get into a LOT of trouble in it...lol. With 305 HP, I can get into almost twice as much trouble!!

[KMPrenger]

firestone-ss....I think you may need to take a look at my V6 exhaust sticky thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33104 There are lots of exhausts listed there...so as long as you make the effort to listen to the different exhausts from top to bottom (the ones towards the top are the earlier set ups) you will find something you like. If you say you don't like ALL of them..well then your likely just S.O.L. (but there are more exhausts coming forsure!)

I have a 1LT/RS auto with the CC package and BA sound. I love it. It has enough go power to make me happy and get me into as much trouble as my heart desires. But I'm also not the kind've person that wants to sit there and burn the tires off either.

To get all these features and looks in an SS I would've had to spend another 6 grand or so to get there...and I could have...but in the end opted not to. Now I have payments that I can easily manage and still a car that has proven to be able to run the 1/4 in mid to low 14s and the 0 - 60 in 6 seconds or less, and with a few light mods guys are pushing near high 13's for the 1/4 and mid to low 5's for the 0 - 60.

Sure, I plan to do a few mods to make my car a tad quicker and more responsive, but ya know what....even if I had the firebreathing SS I'd be doing the same thing. I know I would....so no real money saved in the mods department by simply getting the SS in the first place.

So yes....very happy with my Camaro V6

[ontheaccount]

I owned an '86 Camaro- Berlinetta Edition with a V8- This was a fast car. I currently own a 2LT and I can say this is plenty of car. I had the opportunity to test drive an SS two times before I got my car. I thought I may have buyers remorse, expecting to be disappointed by the V6 performance..... I am not. Once again this V6 is more than enough for me. I believe this car is faster than the V8 I owned in '86.

[Blueliner98]

I could have gotten a 1SS or a loaded 2LT RS and I chose the V-6 and don't regret it in the least bit! It is plenty fast and the added RS package is definitely worth it!

[SlingShot]

No remorse here... Been there done that with the V8's .... To get the same trim level I have now in a V8 would have been 10K more. I don't go to the track, and the typical speed limit around here is 45 .... Seemed a no brainier if you ask me !!!

[mfr1950]

LT1 V6 Delivered 6/26/2009 now has 8600 miles I don't miss the V8 at all....

[EarliestMemory]

Originally Posted by Dare

Ok, so I'm in the market for a Camaro. I will definitely be getting one, just not sure which yet. No question that the V8 puts the V6 to shame with 100+ more HP, but my question is what's wrong with the V6?

Even at 300 horses, that isn't too bad. I guess what I'm after here is some responses from current V6 owners. Are you in anyway disappointed with the car? Do you wish that you would of went all out and got the SS?

To answer your questions in bold above, Nothing, No, and No. Since you are concerned about money, it sounds like the V6 is the right car for you. Even though I could afford the SS, I couldn't justify spending the $$ on it when mine is a daily driver and I seldom go anywhere where I could really lay into the 426hp. For me, the V6 was the perfect balance between "practical" and "fun." As others have said, test drive one - you'll see! Oh, and welcome to Camaro5.

[kenni]

I love my 2LT/RS. If you are going to get an LT GET THE RS PACKAGE! It's a must. I wouldnt trade mine in for an SS. The SS is a beutiful car, but for me the 2LT is perfect for what I want it too. and dont let the V6 engine fool you, Its quick! Sure the V8 will beat it everyday of the week but when your not racing the 29MPG highway is NICE!