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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

*TAG UR IT* · 01-10-2009, 01:32 AM

I know we could do a turbo. But, I'd have to say that a used C6 is better looking to me...

Shoot. I'd have to go for the G8 GT...and I'd prolly just put a blower on it and call it a day.

2KZ28_For_Now · 01-10-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I know we could do a turbo. But, I'd have to say that a used C6 is better looking to me...

Shoot. I'd have to go for the G8 GT...and I'd prolly just put a blower on it and call it a day.

Well, if a V8 is mandatory, OK. I'll let you pass on that one. Just this once.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-10-2009, 02:11 AM

I don't want this to get into one of "those threads," but yeah...if one were mandatory, it would be the G8 GT. There's just a bunch more "room" to play with one.

Sctrjn21 · 01-10-2009, 02:19 AM

I say no because I am buying one hell of a car for one hell of a price. I have always been more of a chevy guy. But when i heard that the camaro was making a comeback and what they were doing to it i was very interested. When I found out that i will be able to get a SS/RS with 400+ hp brembo brakes and great suspension for 38K I thought it was a steal. I have been on board ever since. If it was just a 6cyl I probably would have looked at the pics and thought oh that looks good but not for me. I want something that if i track it can compete with the high priced sports cars. With some tuning and a few bolt ons i plan on doing just that.

2KZ28_For_Now · 01-10-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I don't want this to get into one of "those threads," <snip>

Me either. I will just let this all go for a few days. The dust clearly needs to settle.

See you all later. Goodnight.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-10-2009, 02:27 AM

Night. Have a good one!

shockandawe · 01-10-2009, 03:34 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Xanthos · 01-10-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

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...

I voted yes, but I was planning on getting a V6 anyway.

I think if I had a budget that could support an SS, I'd probably still get the V6 - BUT I would also get a classic muscle car with a good old V8 in it. I plan on using and abusing the odometer on my V6 camaro for some time - I may not be the first one to get a 5th gen V6, but I'm shooting to be the first to 1 million miles!

Maybe not that extreme, but you get the point.
- Xanthos

Supermans · 01-10-2009, 03:46 AM

I sure wouldn't buy a Camaro no matter how good lit looked if only a V6 was offered. I would look to buy a Ford or Dodge V8 powered vehicle if this was the case...

SScattergunSS · 01-10-2009, 07:31 AM

I probably would, but it would have to be a convertible. But I'd want the suspension stout, stout, stout!!! They'd also have to make it breath better to get it's numbers up to where that one version of the Cadillac is, (340hp). Oh, and did I say I want the suspension stout?!!! AND I want posi in my automatic as well, along with being able to turn off all the computer nanny stuff!!!!!!!! While were at it, I want lower gears too. (Wouldn't have any problems with a 3.45 rear end in there.)

Damn it, I just want my SS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dbotsfordtat · 01-10-2009, 08:21 AM

No way. I make fun of V6 Mustang owners by pointing them out to my wife when we're driving.

No offense to those buying the V6 Camaro but I will be pointing you out to my wife as well!

Just kidding.

But seriously, I can see both cars as practical depending on a persons intended goals and 300 hp is nothing to sneeze at, but for me no V8 = no Camaro.

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01-09-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: 2009 Dodge Challenger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,399	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 2009 Challenger R/T - Arrington Forged 6.0L and Magnacharger Supercharger - 553RWHP 627RWTQ

01-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,873	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: 2003 GMC Envoy SLE/2000 Ford Ranger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 30,495 View My Garage	Yes. But of course, this would never happen. GM isn't stupid, they know people want V8s in their Camaros. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! My Cars: 2003 GMC Envoy SLE, 2000 Ford Ranger XLT (State-issued) Extended Family: 2013 GMC Terrain SLE, 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

01-09-2009, 11:24 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.833283,-76.021958 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 21,960 View My Garage	Obviously since i was in the market for the v6 anyways then i have to vote yes. __________________

01-09-2009, 11:26 PM	#6
TonytheTiger Drives: 1999 camaro rs Join Date: May 2008 Location: phoenix, arizona Posts: 1,176	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: 11,491 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. __________________

01-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,398	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: 2,873	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: 15	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: 1,552	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

01-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#15
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 25,771 View My Garage	I know we could do a turbo. But, I'd have to say that a used C6 is better looking to me... Shoot. I'd have to go for the G8 GT...and I'd prolly just put a blower on it and call it a day. __________________

01-10-2009, 02:11 AM	#17
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 25,771 View My Garage	I don't want this to get into one of "those threads," but yeah...if one were mandatory, it would be the G8 GT. There's just a bunch more "room" to play with one. __________________

01-10-2009, 02:19 AM	#18
Sctrjn21 Drives: 11 Ford Edge, 09 Lexus Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San diego Posts: 221	I say no because I am buying one hell of a car for one hell of a price. I have always been more of a chevy guy. But when i heard that the camaro was making a comeback and what they were doing to it i was very interested. When I found out that i will be able to get a SS/RS with 400+ hp brembo brakes and great suspension for 38K I thought it was a steal. I have been on board ever since. If it was just a 6cyl I probably would have looked at the pics and thought oh that looks good but not for me. I want something that if i track it can compete with the high priced sports cars. With some tuning and a few bolt ons i plan on doing just that.

01-10-2009, 02:27 AM	#20
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 25,771 View My Garage	Night. Have a good one! __________________

01-10-2009, 03:34 AM	#21
shockandawe Drives: 2006 LeMans Blue C6 Vette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,300	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

01-10-2009, 03:46 AM	#23
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,757 View My Garage	I sure wouldn't buy a Camaro no matter how good lit looked if only a V6 was offered. I would look to buy a Ford or Dodge V8 powered vehicle if this was the case... __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

01-10-2009, 07:31 AM	#24
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 26,200	I probably would, but it would have to be a convertible. But I'd want the suspension stout, stout, stout!!! They'd also have to make it breath better to get it's numbers up to where that one version of the Cadillac is, (340hp). Oh, and did I say I want the suspension stout?!!! AND I want posi in my automatic as well, along with being able to turn off all the computer nanny stuff!!!!!!!! While were at it, I want lower gears too. (Wouldn't have any problems with a 3.45 rear end in there.) Damn it, I just want my SS!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

01-10-2009, 08:21 AM	#25
dbotsfordtat Drives: 2010 Camaro & 2008 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Omahell, Nebraska Posts: 499	No way. I make fun of V6 Mustang owners by pointing them out to my wife when we're driving. No offense to those buying the V6 Camaro but I will be pointing you out to my wife as well! Just kidding. But seriously, I can see both cars as practical depending on a persons intended goals and 300 hp is nothing to sneeze at, but for me no V8 = no Camaro. __________________ D.R. Ordered 11-04-08, NFHCTC

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