Originally Posted by AngeloVEnforcer
Being a Camaro/Firebird/Corvette loving kid since I was 6, those cars were what I dreamed of.
My father was the manager for Chevy dealers in the Orange & LA County area since 1987, so Chevy/GM was in my blood for years. I even sold cars with him at a Pontiac-GMC dealer (in which I abused all the Trans Ams when I could).
Now, at 26, I had a choice as to what I wanted to drive following my new career, and of course I had been eyeing the Camaro. Other choices came to mind (Cadillac CTS, Madza RX-8, Infiniti G37) but I wanted the Camaro.
News of the 300HP V6 from the CTS powertrain was incredible for me. I've always loved the roar of the V8, but my experience with my 2004 Sierra cost me losts of money just to have power that I rarely, if ever, used.
So I called my dad's old dealer in Orange County and they had a boatload of Camaros ready. LS's, LTs, and SSs aplenty. I determined the best bang for my buck was a 1LT V6 with the RS package and Con/Con. This dealers had 3 of those exact models available. I had a choice, Cyber Grey, Black, or white.
Of course I got the grey, IMO it's the best color.
But after 4 months of having this car, I couldn't be happier. The HP and torque give it a great boost and the looks are incredible. The RS package gives me 20s, a spoiler, and the Halo LEDS. As my daily driver with an 11-mile commute and casual driving to local places (clubs, bars, etc.) what did I need the V8 for? I saved a boatload of money, I have good power, and all the options I need.
Everytime I step into my car I'm happy as a clam, and my payment is actually lower than my brother's Maxima. And when I drive my car, people turn their heads.
Best bang for your buck in America in my opinion. When you Camaro to people who ask you what car you have, they automatically know what you've got.
I know there are threads out there that hate it when people ask if its the V8. I personally don't mind the question, and I am proud to be a V6 owner. As much as the 2LT package gives you, its really now worth close to $4K added on. The 1LT RS reigns supreme as the best sports car value in America.
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