Trade in for a different Camaro or keep and upgrade?? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

redcoats1976 · 08-07-2021, 08:00 PM

i guess it depends on your priorities.cheaper fuel costs,or sound of V8.unless youre going to the strip or street racing you wont mind having the V6.

xstuntman · 08-07-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DonM

Another thing to think of is that you already know the history of your car, maintenance & other issues and how it's been cared for. On a used car, you have no idea of its maintenance history or how well it's been cared for (or abused). Not to deter you from getting the used car, just giving you something to think about.

Agree.
Some cars are adult driven but not usually a performance car. If you are a decent shade tree mechanic it helps mitigate some of the costs, if not then getting bent over by a garage is sure a possibility. These cars are a PITA for an average guy to work on compared to the other gens. Think blend door, AFM delete, leaking cores, etc.

And folks usually don't buy a V8 Camaro and baby it for the next guy.

But if you find a low miles cream puff go for it.

General Tsou’s Chicken · 08-08-2021, 11:33 AM

V8. No explanation needed.

KenKat · 08-08-2021, 11:43 AM

I love my V6 but I would not put any money into it to make it faster; it’s meant to be driven and enjoyed as is. If you want more performance and you’ve always wanted a V8, then get yourself a nice 2SS. Not even a decision in my opinion.

LimaCharlie · 08-08-2021, 06:36 PM

What are you priorities? If you want performance, get the V8. If you're looking to do appearance mods, consider holding on to your car. You already know the history of your car so it's nice knowing that. The V8 has a big performance aftermarket so there's no question in getting a V8 if performance is your priority.

joekono · 08-09-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KenKat;11051974[B

]I love my V6 but I would not put any money into it to make it faster; it’s meant to be driven and enjoyed as is.[/B] If you want more performance and you’ve always wanted a V8, then get yourself a nice 2SS. Not even a decision in my opinion.

Totally agree with this, your car looks great but you're wanting more. I have a V6, love the vert and have only put a catch can and CAI on it as far as engine performance goes. I would never spend money to upgrade a V6 for speed, I'll leave that to the V8s. It just makes sense. The money issue(because it's not mine that's being spent, you also have to take into account the people on here have for the most part modded their V8s for even more power and that's more money too, the knowledge on this board is amazing to help you but again, that $250 month payment will actually be more because I'm sure you'll get the mod bug.

d kings z28 · 08-09-2021, 04:10 AM

Sell it buy a great gas mileage car to keep an save for a 14,15 Zl1 A6 if you can find one

ADVMax · 08-09-2021, 07:42 AM

V8 with an M6 - so you get the LS3.

ElderJ · 08-09-2021, 10:15 AM

I'm against car loans since it's a waste of money. Put the money that you'd be paying towards a new car loan into a Savings account and use it to purchase your vehicle (or at least pay the majority of the new vehicle's cost). Our rides are selling at top dollar right now, but you'll also get hit on the other end during your purchase of another vehicle, so what good is robbing Peter to pay Paul?

As far as v6 vs v8, that's a personal decision. If you like power, it's a no-brainer. If you're more into looks and fuel economy, stick with the 6-banger. My V6 is my daily. I'm getting just under 25 mpg and I've yet to lack any power on the road. Seriously, this thing screams down the highway like it owns the place, so I'm content.

Whoomba · 08-09-2021, 04:52 PM

I took the back seats and panels out to figure out where the leaks are coming from.

darkknight33 · 08-13-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Modernmusclecar

After all these years on Camaro5 and seeing these threads a dozen times Ive concluded this.If you need to make a thread asking others if you should upgrade to a v8....you have already made up your mind. You are just looking for confirmation haha. Get the V8 and call it a day. You wont wonder anymore.

Okay I guess you're right haha. I really do love the way my car looks but I've wanted a V8 for years and will finally have the means necessary to get one, but just needed confirmation that getting a V8 is indeed worth it. I really just want more performance. Thank you for the reply!

Modernmusclecar · 08-13-2021, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by darkknight33

Okay I guess you're right haha. I really do love the way my car looks but I've wanted a V8 for years and will finally have the means necessary to get one, but just needed confirmation that getting a V8 is indeed worth it. I really just want more performance. Thank you for the reply!

I knew where you were headed lol.

102SS · 08-14-2021, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by darkknight33

Okay I guess you're right haha. I really do love the way my car looks but I've wanted a V8 for years and will finally have the means necessary to get one, but just needed confirmation that getting a V8 is indeed worth it. I really just want more performance. Thank you for the reply!

The V6 is nice

But the 8 is great

08-08-2021, 06:36 PM	#19
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	What are you priorities? If you want performance, get the V8. If you're looking to do appearance mods, consider holding on to your car. You already know the history of your car so it's nice knowing that. The V8 has a big performance aftermarket so there's no question in getting a V8 if performance is your priority. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

08-09-2021, 04:10 AM	#21
d kings z28 Drives: 2014 white z28 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 174	Sell it buy a great gas mileage car to keep an save for a 14,15 Zl1 A6 if you can find one __________________ DGK’s Z’s

08-07-2021, 08:00 PM	#15
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i guess it depends on your priorities.cheaper fuel costs,or sound of V8.unless youre going to the strip or street racing you wont mind having the V6.

08-08-2021, 11:33 AM	#17
General Tsou’s Chicken Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 104	V8. No explanation needed.

08-08-2021, 11:43 AM	#18
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I love my V6 but I would not put any money into it to make it faster; it’s meant to be driven and enjoyed as is. If you want more performance and you’ve always wanted a V8, then get yourself a nice 2SS. Not even a decision in my opinion.

08-09-2021, 07:42 AM	#22
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	V8 with an M6 - so you get the LS3.

08-09-2021, 10:15 AM	#23
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	I'm against car loans since it's a waste of money. Put the money that you'd be paying towards a new car loan into a Savings account and use it to purchase your vehicle (or at least pay the majority of the new vehicle's cost). Our rides are selling at top dollar right now, but you'll also get hit on the other end during your purchase of another vehicle, so what good is robbing Peter to pay Paul? As far as v6 vs v8, that's a personal decision. If you like power, it's a no-brainer. If you're more into looks and fuel economy, stick with the 6-banger. My V6 is my daily. I'm getting just under 25 mpg and I've yet to lack any power on the road. Seriously, this thing screams down the highway like it owns the place, so I'm content.

08-09-2021, 04:52 PM	#24
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	I took the back seats and panels out to figure out where the leaks are coming from.