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PQ · 03-23-2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DarricSS

No way I would have purchased this car if it was only available with a V-6 and Automatic. It's a Camaro and IMO should only come with a V-8 and Manual tranny.

Like Vettes are for the 50+ yr old crowd, a V-6 is for imports, woman and sissy boys...

IMO

Or someone not trying to compensate.

Some don't care. They want style and a cool ride. I assume you're at the track every weekend with yours?

And the Camaro has offered and auto tranny from the beggining. Some have shiffted a lifetime worth of gears and don't have to prove anything.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-23-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Actually, I would be willing to bet that his statement is very close to being true.

Most cars out there are cars like the Honda Civic and other base sedans. Sports cars make up a very small percentage of the market.

Here in Seattle, my SS is probably faster than 98% (or higher) of the other cars on the road. Probably higher. Seriously, think about this. How many other cars do you actually see per day that are faster than you? 1 out of 20 would mean 95%. I'm pretty damn sure it's less than that. Here in Seattle, in the last 3 months I've probably spotted 25-35 cars that might have given my car a run for the money or been faster outright (mostly Corvettes here). This out of 1000's of cars I go by each day. Then there's all the pick up trucks and SUV's.

And, when it comes to the 6 cylinder, I am pretty sure that the V-6 is faster than 90% (that's 9 out of 10 are slower, not too hard to imagine).

i think you're looking too deep into it. I think he was meaning more along the lines of cars that actually matter. not minivans and such.

DarricSS · 03-23-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Or someone not trying to compensate.

Some don't care. They want style and a cool ride. I assume you're at the track every weekend with yours?

And the Camaro has offered and auto tranny from the beggining. Some have shiffted a lifetime worth of gears and don't have to prove anything.

Knew that would ruffle someone’s feathers...

that’s why I put “IMO” in there twice, but meh.

tom_vilsack · 03-23-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GearLube

This V6 Camaro could wipe most cars out there today even with a V8, i.e. the Mustang.

lost me after that...

and with the new 5.0 stang...

Amn_Bly · 03-23-2010, 04:24 AM

Is about the only thing i did while reading this. I am getting the "anti muscle car" a v6 a6 camaro, now that you all that are "true muscle car" guys have your laugh, why do you care? I get asked weekly "why did you get the v6 AND you got the auto? wow you will regret it" Fact is if i would "regret it" i wouldn't have ORDERED it in the first place. Hell when i through the facts, and yes i used the "f-word" they just get impressed. Hell, if i listened to what others want me(really themselves) i would have the ss m6, and be moding the hell out of it after i get it. The fact is i just want the camaro, enough said. If people what to sit down and laugh, snicker or whatever good for them. Here, so i may not have the fastest, biggest, or "manly" car on the road, sorry mullet lovers the camaro is nothing compared to somethings. So for those that want to talk, let them. If you got an SS great for you, but don't come down on the ls, ot lt guys because when choose a different car. I agree with the "getting sick of winning v6 people". Hey, you got it be proud of it, i am.

SlingShot · 03-23-2010, 06:39 AM

I really don't care what other people say ... I have one of each, and when the wife and I go to an outing driving both cars ... The nay Sayers just STFU, and say " OH " that's cool ...

HondaPowered · 03-23-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Some of them minivans really run.

tonyfred · 03-23-2010, 08:39 AM

I have owned a 66 Nova Super Sport, a 68 Camaro 350, a 74 Chevelle SS 454, a 76 Rally Sport Camaro with factory 4 speed, a 79 Big Block Goldbird T/A, an 85 Monte Carlo SS. I bought all of them new except for the Nova and 68 Camaro.
None of them were more fun to drive than my 2010 RS V6. I personally dont care what other people think, but yes it does get old to see people smirk when they ask if it has a V8 and I say no.
I didnt buy it for them, I bought it for me.
And perhaps, at my old old age of 53, I dont need a V8 to make me feel invincible.
I am not racing this car, I am DRIVING it. And the V6 is a great car to drive.
To each his own......

njhardc0re · 03-23-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

I ordered my car with a manual trans, and did not even know how to drive one. I learned in like an hour practicing, on a different car of course. My camaro comes in this week. You should learn how to drive a stick, it is really fun

and it should be even more fun in a car like this.

I ordered a 2SS I don't know how to drive either!

I've driven manual about twice, but I'm certainly not worried about perfecting my skills!

coolman · 03-23-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HondaPowered

Right on!

tonyfred · 03-23-2010, 09:00 AM

And to be honest, if I were a young guy like most of you in your 20s, I would have went with the V8 Manual.
Hey, we all own the best da*n car on the road today in my opinion!

coolman · 03-23-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Actually, I would be willing to bet that his statement is very close to being true.

Most cars out there are cars like the Honda Civic and other base sedans. Sports cars make up a very small percentage of the market.

Here in Seattle, my SS is probably faster than 98% (or higher) of the other cars on the road. Probably higher. Seriously, think about this. How many other cars do you actually see per day that are faster than you? 1 out of 20 would mean 95%. I'm pretty damn sure it's less than that. Here in Seattle, in the last 3 months I've probably spotted 25-35 cars that might have given my car a run for the money or been faster outright (mostly Corvettes here). This out of 1000's of cars I go by each day. Then there's all the pick up trucks and SUV's.

And, when it comes to the 6 cylinder, I am pretty sure that the V-6 is faster than 90% (that's 9 out of 10 are slower, not too hard to imagine).

I guess if were're counting mail trucks, dump trucks, taxis, cranes, farm tractors, semi's, carollas, neons, cobalts(Not SS's), and every other car and truck on the road I would say he is correct. I wasn't thinking of it in that way.

irocnroll · 03-23-2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Some of them minivans really run.

Like this one.

coolman · 03-23-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irocnroll

Like this one.

See a mini van can beat a camaro.

03-23-2010, 04:24 AM	#89
Amn_Bly Drives: IBM 2LT A6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA, USA Posts: 133 View My Garage	Is about the only thing i did while reading this. I am getting the "anti muscle car" a v6 a6 camaro, now that you all that are "true muscle car" guys have your laugh, why do you care? I get asked weekly "why did you get the v6 AND you got the auto? wow you will regret it" Fact is if i would "regret it" i wouldn't have ORDERED it in the first place. Hell when i through the facts, and yes i used the "f-word" they just get impressed. Hell, if i listened to what others want me(really themselves) i would have the ss m6, and be moding the hell out of it after i get it. The fact is i just want the camaro, enough said. If people what to sit down and laugh, snicker or whatever good for them. Here, so i may not have the fastest, biggest, or "manly" car on the road, sorry mullet lovers the camaro is nothing compared to somethings. So for those that want to talk, let them. If you got an SS great for you, but don't come down on the ls, ot lt guys because when choose a different car. I agree with the "getting sick of winning v6 people". Hey, you got it be proud of it, i am. __________________ 2LT, A6 MRT v2 March 27, 2010 - Delivered.

03-23-2010, 06:39 AM	#90
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I really don't care what other people say ... I have one of each, and when the wife and I go to an outing driving both cars ... The nay Sayers just STFU, and say " OH " that's cool ... __________________

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03-23-2010, 08:39 AM	#92
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I have owned a 66 Nova Super Sport, a 68 Camaro 350, a 74 Chevelle SS 454, a 76 Rally Sport Camaro with factory 4 speed, a 79 Big Block Goldbird T/A, an 85 Monte Carlo SS. I bought all of them new except for the Nova and 68 Camaro. None of them were more fun to drive than my 2010 RS V6. I personally dont care what other people think, but yes it does get old to see people smirk when they ask if it has a V8 and I say no. I didnt buy it for them, I bought it for me. And perhaps, at my old old age of 53, I dont need a V8 to make me feel invincible. I am not racing this car, I am DRIVING it. And the V6 is a great car to drive. To each his own......

03-23-2010, 09:00 AM	#95
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	And to be honest, if I were a young guy like most of you in your 20s, I would have went with the V8 Manual. Hey, we all own the best da*n car on the road today in my opinion!