What is up with people hating on the V6?

[Thrillz]

Originally Posted by Rocky918

v6 0-60 is only 6 seconds ideally.... more like 6.5 on the average user.... i dont think thats very fast at all.... the v6 to me isnt a muscle car, its a good looking slower sports car.... just my opinion

[Stevil]

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

you won't be able to shoot me at 400m with your 9mm, now will you.

That only if you see me coming..

[Stevil]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

True.

But what I don't get is why some V6 Camaro owners are so sensitive and feel obliged to explain and rationalize why they got the V6 instead of the V8. I have respect for those who own a LS or LT that admit they "settled" for the V6 for whatever reasons but they really wanted the SS. That's all good.

But for most, if you bought a Camaro, you are a car person, it means you like sportscar/musclecars and if there were no reasons to prevent you from getting the SS, you certainly would have gotten the SS. Sure there is that small % of V6 owners who already have high-hp cars in their stable but they just want the new-look Camaro for daily duties.

I am not a V6 Camaro Hater. I love cars period. If you are happy with what you have, follow Donna's example. I respect that. When you start explaining and rationalizing why you have a V6, it just makes it obvious that you weighed your decision and you found yourself wanting.

Many of us here are true car guys/gals and one thing car guys/gals find annoying.....we find Poseours annoying. (sp?)

[ssump29]

Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

You will when the Z/28 comes out LOL :p sorry!

No I won't if people ask why I didn't get the Z/28 I will say because it was offered when I brought my car in the first month of production. lol

[Foc-Dog]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I have respect for those who own a LS or LT that admit they "settled" for the V6 for whatever reasons but they really wanted the SS. That's all good.

I didn't "settle" for anything, I wanted a V6, never ashamed to admit that.

[American Muscle]

Originally Posted by SirBrad

Don't sweat it. Haterz will be harterz!

I'm with ya man , im 22 and am saving up for a camaro right now. insurance would be like 3.5 gran a year for the v8. Sure i'd rather have the v8 but the v6 is still one hell of a car with a lot of balls. Look at leno's 2009 sema car. Down the road when you have more money you can throw twin turbos in there and it'll be as fast as the stock v8. Sure it won't have that v8 sound but hopefully they make some good aftermarket exhausts for the v6 that will make it still sound pretty badass.

[xpanda305x]

str8 up.

the v6 Camaro..is impressive. i never hated on the v6.

i mean...its a strong ass v6..compare it to other american muscle V6? and i mean. its a camaro. 2010? ppl wont give a damn...plus ur trying to make the panties hit the FLOOR! the girls see camaro and they fall. guys? i really dont give a damn if u hate my v6...most kids have 4 cycl import crap...

[elx144]

I'm getting an LS as soon as I find a dealer that isn't retarded. The 1SS was my first idea, but it gets the same gas mileage as my Silverado. I drive 54 miles to work each way, so I like the 29MGP the V6 gets. I don't care about money; I don't have be at the gas station every day. It also has a 6 speed manual transmission. It has more horsepower than the V8 Generation 4 Camaro. There's a lot of good technology in the car, like the direct injection dual overhead cams... what else? Comes with power everything, XM radio, OnStar, cruise control, iPod hookup (+$189). Plus it looks nice with that classic Chevy look.

Now back to the retarded dealers, they wanted $2k over MSRP for the LS. Then when I asked for the PDIM they told me it wasn't available but they could upgrade me to the 2LT. Anyway, I called another dealer and will be ordering from them if they know more than I do about the car's they're selling.

[THUMPER20X]

Id love to see a 6 with a huge single turbo setup. Id put money down if tweeked right youd spank the SS like Rihanna.

[MontyCarlo]

Originally Posted by Rocky918

yes i know the numbers arent completely accurate, but they are in the ballpark... im not hating on the v6, i just dont think its not THAT fast... my 98 E430 benz with 270 HP did 0-60 in 7 seconds when i clocked it, the average user of hte v6 ive seen is getting aroud 6.5s... so getting .5 seconds faster then my old luxury car doesnt seem fast to me



in concept yes, at teh time the z28 was a monster because they didnt built cars as fast as today... in yesterdays standards it was a fast car... in todays standards i just dont think so

I have no idea where you were finding your "average" v6 time, but you need a better source. Say, these forums. UNDER 6 seconds is average. An upgraded exhaust and intake can bring it in under 5.0.

[GNVenom]

That V6 has a great deal of potential. Put a turbo on it and beat every LSx you can find, even the slightly modded ones.

Ask me how I know about turbocharged V6's...

I bought my SS during an impulsive weak moment, but if I really thought it out, I'd probably have gone for the six, and stepped up to the turbo.

[THUMPER20X]

Originally Posted by GNVenom

That V6 has a great deal of potential. Put a turbo on it and beat every LSx you can find, even the slightly modded ones.

Ask me how I know about turbocharged V6's...

I bought my SS during an impulsive weak moment, but if I really thought it out, I'd probably have gone for the six, and stepped up to the turbo.

I bet you could build a high 10 low 11 sec V6 if you bought the base, base camaro and did a twin turbo and be at the price of an SS. 10 secs for 30G's

[jtellez]

Originally Posted by American Muscle

I'm with ya man , im 22 and am saving up for a camaro right now. insurance would be like 3.5 gran a year for the v8. Sure i'd rather have the v8 but the v6 is still one hell of a car with a lot of balls. Look at leno's 2009 sema car. Down the road when you have more money you can throw twin turbos in there and it'll be as fast as the stock v8. Sure it won't have that v8 sound but hopefully they make some good aftermarket exhausts for the v6 that will make it still sound pretty badass.

Not sure what your driving record is like or who you use, but I'm 21 and my insurance for a 1SS is about 800 a year. Check out USAA. Covers up to 100grand.

[Primus]

Originally Posted by GNVenom

That V6 has a great deal of potential. Put a turbo on it and beat every LSx you can find, even the slightly modded ones.

Ask me how I know about turbocharged V6's...

I bought my SS during an impulsive weak moment, but if I really thought it out, I'd probably have gone for the six, and stepped up to the turbo.

I love my V6 but I'd also be happy to trade you