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justinxxvii · 10-15-2012, 11:07 PM

Alright, so I'm back. I need some toilet paper to clean my drawers after riding in the SS. I can definitely feel and hear the difference. The SS is a badass car when driven with a purpose, and I've not experienced an equal. I was unprepared for just how powerful it really was.

That said, I won't be driving it like that. We took out a 2LT, and it didn't have the rumble of the v8 but god damn did it put my existing v6 2004 Taurus 4 speed automatic to shame. I was not afraid of cornering and at 80 mph I didn't feel like I was going to lift off the ground and lose control of the car.

It didn't quite put my ass against the seat like the ss did but I could feel the acceleration when I stepped on it during the highway portion.

I might sound kind of like a ***** for saying this but damn that ss might have been too much car for me. Not in a tail between my legs kind of way, but a general commute way. We got up to 80ish just on an open street. The speed limit was 45 there! I NEVER drive like that. Cool to know it can do that, but I'll never need that much power.

I just wish the v6 sounded th same...

Thanks for all your thoughtful replies. Now it's time to shop for color and availability.

PS: the HUD did sort of underwhelm me. I had higher expectations. It's definitely cool, and I'm getting it because I'm getting the 2LT for the heated leather seats and USB, but I just thought it would "look different", and not be just a mirror thing. I thought it was sort of integrated inside the windshield, like someone outside could see it. You have to be at the correct angle

Stingray · 10-15-2012, 11:33 PM

Alrighty then! Can't go wrong with a V6 Camaro that will more than fit YOUR needs!

10-15-2012, 11:07 PM	#113
justinxxvii Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Town Posts: 125	Alright, so I'm back. I need some toilet paper to clean my drawers after riding in the SS. I can definitely feel and hear the difference. The SS is a badass car when driven with a purpose, and I've not experienced an equal. I was unprepared for just how powerful it really was. That said, I won't be driving it like that. We took out a 2LT, and it didn't have the rumble of the v8 but god damn did it put my existing v6 2004 Taurus 4 speed automatic to shame. I was not afraid of cornering and at 80 mph I didn't feel like I was going to lift off the ground and lose control of the car. It didn't quite put my ass against the seat like the ss did but I could feel the acceleration when I stepped on it during the highway portion. I might sound kind of like a ***** for saying this but damn that ss might have been too much car for me. Not in a tail between my legs kind of way, but a general commute way. We got up to 80ish just on an open street. The speed limit was 45 there! I NEVER drive like that. Cool to know it can do that, but I'll never need that much power. I just wish the v6 sounded th same... Thanks for all your thoughtful replies. Now it's time to shop for color and availability. PS: the HUD did sort of underwhelm me. I had higher expectations. It's definitely cool, and I'm getting it because I'm getting the 2LT for the heated leather seats and USB, but I just thought it would "look different", and not be just a mirror thing. I thought it was sort of integrated inside the windshield, like someone outside could see it. You have to be at the correct angle

10-15-2012, 11:33 PM	#114
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	Alrighty then! Can't go wrong with a V6 Camaro that will more than fit YOUR needs!