I think Chevy just lost me on the SS... V6 for me.

[carfansince73]

Originally Posted by headpunter

only on manual cars

I missed that one. That helps a little, but like what's been said unless you bolt on a supercharger or turbo, it's going to be hard to get to 400 to 422hp.

You must really like that color a lot, but if it's that important to you, definitely go with your gut feelings. Because after all, you are not buying a toaster, but rather an expensive car, and you don't want buyer's remorse afterwards.

[Congoman775]

i am very dissapointed in this as well.

I fought with myself for months over the colors i liked, finally deciding on Imp. blue w/ white rally stripes... only to find out its not offered.

I may have to go Black w/ cyber gray stripes.

[stovt001]

Don't forget the SS also nets you an FE3 suspension, brembo brakes, fluid coolers, upgraded rubber, and sport and launch modes for the electronic nannies. Now you're right that the V6 is an entirely acceptable performer, but the SS is also so much more than just 100 extra horsepower.

And personally, I'll take the improved aerodynamics and aggressive looks of the SS front fascia any day.

[camaro5]

The SS has what the others do not: Massive, thrilling, TORQUE!

[carfansince73]

Also, the transmissions in the SS are built stronger to handle the extra power it has stock as well as what buyers plan to add in the aftermarket.

[playhard67]

Hold on. Cheryl is bringing the Blue Polls back to management and trying to get them to make the SS in Blue.... (per the podcast this am)

[MajorTom]

I dunno what cars you're used to modding but making a car go from 0-60 1.5 seconds faster is no small feat. What are you going to bolt onto it? A couple of turbo chargers? You get your V6 and report back here when you shave 1.5 seconds off the 0-60 time and make the thing run low 13s in the 1/4. A member here was talking about buying a V6 model and twin turbocharging it just to make it hit 13s. I thought it was a stupid idea to invest so much money just to get to 13s when there's a V8 model that'll do it right off the shelf. But at least he was realistic about what he'd have to do to make it go that fast.


Not to mention the differences in brakes and suspension tuning. The brakes are Brembos which are pretty badass. If you were to buy a set of those yourself, it'd be around 3 or 4 grand just for the fronts. At least that's the price for the GTO. And keep in mind that the V6 may handle admirably, you'll have to spend a lot of money to get it to come close to SS handling limits.


And as for the color, I'm with you. It's a bummer they don't offer blue. It was never my choice, but I think it's weird that they would lead us to believe that those colors from the chart they posted would be available on all models then say that blue will not.

The front end on the V8 looks great if you ask me. But this is the only valid reason you've given for going with a V6. And i still don't think it's that great a reason to sacrifice all the things the V8 will give you. But looks are important. So just keep all that other stuff in mind.

And keep this in mind too. If you think the V6 will be plenty fast... DON'T TEST DRIVE A V8. If the performance is a factor at all in your decision, driving the SS will only make it harder to settle for the V6.

[kdbolt70]

Originally Posted by MajorTom

And keep this in mind too. If you think the V6 will be plenty fast... DON'T TEST DRIVE A V8. If the performance is a factor at all in your decision, driving the SS will only make it harder to settle for the V6.

Heh, I agree. I recently drove the DI 3.6 CTS, and I was pretty impressed with it. The power was there, and it sounded pretty good when I got on it. Then I drove an '06 6.0L GTO and had my head snap back from the acceleration. It is so hard to go back to 300 horses after you've tasted 400+.

[Optimus Prime]

Originally Posted by playhard67

Hold on. Cheryl is bringing the Blue Polls back to management and trying to get them to make the SS in Blue.... (per the podcast this am)

I didn't realize that was said. There is hope!!! Get it done, Cheryl!!

[Nexus6]

Just get a 1SS for 30k,if anyone thought they were gonna get an SS for under 30k probably pulled a muscle trying to blow sunshine up their own rear end.

[MajorTom]

Originally Posted by Nexus6

Just get a 1SS for 30k,if anyone thought they were gonna get an SS for under 30k probably pulled a muscle trying to blow sunshine up their own rear end.

Well said.


Kdbolt: I agree. With near 3800 pounds of heft to haul around, 300hp from a V6 won't be able to move the car the way 400 hp from a V8 would. There's too much weight. And now that performance cars are expected to do 0-60 in around 5 seconds, 6 will feel like an eternity. Especially when lined up against a Mustang GT or something like a 350Z. You'll be looking at tail lights. Not that it's a huge deal. But if you were at anytime considering a V8 for performance, you'll be disappointed when you buy a V6 and can't beat anything in a drag race.

[ChevyBoiSS]

im sorry the SS front fascia looks ten time better than the V6.

[96CAMaro]

Originally Posted by Supercoolyo

First let me say that I wanted the SS Camaro all along, but due to recent poor decisions in my opinion I think I'll be getting the V6...

1. No blue in SS? Why not?!? Seeing as that it also makes a blue interior ambient lighting unavailable, only the V6 has the Aqua Blue Metallic and the blue ambient lighting.

2. Why did they change the front end from the concept on the SS so much? In my opinion, while the SS looks more aggressive, the V6 looks more aerodynamic and, from a design perspective, much cleaner in terms of looks.

I think the perfect car for me would be an Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro with the V8 and the V6's front end. Anyone else having the same thoughts, possibly with the royal blue as well?

Unfortunately everything is justifying the V6 right now...
6.1 sec 0-60 compared to 4.7 for the V8, less than 1.5 sec difference can be made up with basic bolt-on mods for cheaper than the V8.
The DI 300HP V6 is looking quite nice..
Lower price, lower insurance
And then my preference on color/design.

:( Looks like Chevy just lost a few thousand, and I lost a V8

Solution: Save the minimum of 7K dollars that is gone to be needed to get the same performance of the V8. Get yourself a 5K dollar (blue) paint job, then get another front end from a V6 (probably < $1,000). Problem solved and you now have yourself a V6 front end, a blue paint job, 400 or 422 hp with 4 piston calipers, fatter tires, meaner sounding V8, fluid coolers, and a host of other option found on the 1SS and 2SS Camaros.

[Z86CamaroSS]

-V6 is weak. not a muscle car unless it has 8 cylinders
-those blue lights on the interior look all riced out
-its all about that dope silver paint on the exterior
- 122 hp spread and a hell of trq spread
- you'll wish you had a v8 when you hear my SS rumble!!!