No Dammit!! It's Not a V8!!

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Xp0gam3r

or.......a v6 with just 304hp ass opposed to the v8 with 400+ hp is a pretty good sports/muscle car to start off with if you dont have enough experience under your sleeves


IMO

"Just 304hp"??? Experience has NOTHING to do with why I got the V6... This is my 3rd Camaro and the other two were both V8's Also had a 65 Stingray, I'm 56 years old and have been driving all types of cars since 1969, so I think I have plenty of "Experience under my sleeves" I have just matured and do not need to be boosting my ego with overpowered cars any more...

[johndawg]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Lots of uninformed people out there. I get the question too as they are staring at my SS badges. I tell them yes it's the V8, but I always let them know the V6 has over 300hp. Their eyes light up when you tell them that.

+1

[bigd1276]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

"Just 304hp"??? Experience has NOTHING to do with why I got the V6... This is my 3rd Camaro and the other two were both V8's Also had a 65 Stingray, I'm 56 years old and have been driving all types of cars since 1969, so I think I have plenty of "Experience under my sleeves" I have just matured and do not need to be boosting my ego with overpowered cars any more...

Kids now a days........

[Reeko]

My $.02...

I looked at the V6, but to tell you the truth, even though it has 300HP, it is not "Fast" by comparison to other current cars. Sure it has more power than older camaros, but there are plenty of other cars that perform as well.

In my case, I was trading in a RX8. The RX8 has almost identicle measured 0-60 and 1/4 mile times as the V6 Camaro (if not a little faster). Given that, and the RX8 is more fun in the twisty turns (handles like it is on rails) and looked great, I only would go for the SS.

The camaro doesn't handle as good as the RX8, but for me the acceleration of the SS is where I get the enjoyment.

[balthazar]

Originally Posted by PQ

Here is the thread you should be in if you want to discuss that.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66802

Just keeping it on topic here.

Yes, one part of one post IN context adn I'm turning this into a Z vs. Camaro thread, whatever dude.

Originally Posted by sixty9fordkiller

this is the last i will touch on this topic. But 6 seconds is a lot in a track.

i dont know what "your kind" is, but i would assume it applies to whoever doesnt see it your way. *sigh* you have more issues than drinking kool aid if that the case!

Yeah and so is SEVEN years of car design. Thats my point, it's 6 seconds faster than a SEVEN YEAR OLD CAR.

And by "you people" I mean the people who think like you. I'm not sweating you man, like I said, on back roads I wiped the smirk off more than enough faces, I'd still like to know exactly how much time you've spent in a Z, but at this point it really doesn't matter.

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.

Yes we all have tiny penises. You know in my short time here I've seen more V6'ers making snide remarks than V8 owners. Seems like every day its some thread where you roll your eyes and ask "why would anyone buy something like the V8" and we all must have small d*cks and blah blah blah. which is btw WHY I finally posted in here, because the V6 crap is getting old...FAST. (Insert joke about the only thing related to the V6 thats fast. *rimshot* j/k)

Originally Posted by Amn_Bly

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.

I can't speak for anyone else but, I've got NOOOOO problem with people like you. But I haven't seen you start a thread where you roll your eyes at people for buying a V8.

And I agree, if you want a V6, good for you. It really does not impact my life in ANY way.

My PERSONAL opinion is that a TRUE Camaro is a manual V8, but that's why I bought one, I don't go around imposing my will or laughing at people because "hahaha, you stupid little man, you bought a V6!" I just don't care. So the unfortunate part, as far as I'm concerned, is that, at least in my case, I am tired of hearing a few V6 people constantly bitch about why other people aren't respecting them (really tells you why they bought the car) and in order to build up their choice, they tear us down for being "young" and "having something to prove" and "must be compensating"...sh*t gets old...reeeeeeeeal quick.

Originally Posted by sixty9fordkiller

I stare at hot women and then i attack!

That where the ankle jewelry came from? j/k Too easy to pass up though.

Originally Posted by irocnroll

Do your Homework and research your history of the Camaro IMO.

Camaro has come in a V6 many times over the years.

Yes and by and large they were the joke options, which was his point, yyou screamed past your head at Mach 3.

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

People that bought the V6 Have their reasons, and people that got the V8 have their reasons, just as the ones that got the Automatic have their reasons and ones that got the manual have theirs.. None are bad reasons as long as they are happy with their choice.
All I can say is those that put down someone for getting what they did are really sorry people. Be happy for them that they got a Camaro and shut your pie hole about putting people down for their choice...

^ That goes both ways V6 owners. Shut up about my gas mileage and all that power I'll "never use", how I overpayed, i'm gonna get tickets, etc. etc. etc.

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Also came with a 2 speed powerglide in both straight 6 and small V8. People don't realize the 327 CIDV8 with the 2 barrel Carb. in the 67 Camaro was very underpowered compared to the V6 in today's Camaro. and the powerglide automatic was a very poor transmission compared the the 6 speed available today...

So the ancient old powerglide transmission was crap compared to one from 2010...really?

How shocking.

Another fun argument. "I have owned a lot of old camaros and the V6 beats them all"...I bet a civic Type R would too, but it's not very impressive is it, more to do with the development that's happened over the years than the merits of the modern car per se.

Originally Posted by bigd1276

Guess I'm one of those "sissy boys". This is my fourth Camaro, but the first with the V-6 and fellas let me tell you this baby has more giddy up than any of my V-8 Camaros. I guess this "sissy boy" didn't have anything to prove or compensate for as some of you younger fellas.

Like that. Following a very poorly thought out argument with an attack on the size of our d**ks.

Winner.

Anyway, I'm done here, like I said, you almost have to get it out of your system everytime you switch manufacturers, then you start realizing people are the same all over, always finding very tenuous reasons for starting rivalries no matter what it is.

Same thing with fords, mopars, imports (ESPECIALLY the honda idiots, oh my sweet sticker happy christ I could never buy a honda just for the people you would have to talk to) etc. etc.

Stupid is stupid.

Be happy with what you bought, don't tear other people down to build yourself up. If you don't have a problem with what you bought, don't explain it, just shrug it off.

You bought it for you right? Why the hell does it matter? Fake a phonecall, don't talk to them.

But don't come here and start rolling your eyes at our small wangs and stupid overpriced V8's.


(P.s.: I get accused a LOT of being riled up, when, I am mellow as a cucumber, if any of the above seemed high strung, read it in a different tone.)

[Xp0gam3r]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

"Just 304hp"??? Experience has NOTHING to do with why I got the V6... This is my 3rd Camaro and the other two were both V8's Also had a 65 Stingray, I'm 56 years old and have been driving all types of cars since 1969, so I think I have plenty of "Experience under my sleeves" I have just matured and do not need to be boosting my ego with overpowered cars any more...

if you finished the sentence..........just 304 as opposed to the SS with 400+......didnt say it as a standalone. Yes 304 is plenty of power, and one of the reasons i got the V6 is because its less hp to start off with PLUS I dont think il be using 400+hp at any time (even though it maybe fun to have).

I own a v6, so i get the question all the time that if its a v8, and i say no its a 304hp v6 and peoples jaws drop.

Point is I was comparing it to the SS with hp, not just saying oh v6? just 304 psh!

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by SirBrad

Tell them it's a V12. It's not like they're going to know one way or the other.

hahaha!

[christianmotox]

Everybody that asked me if it was the V8 i tell them that its a V6 but it has 300 horses, and so far all of them have been impressed and they leave with a smile on their faces.

[DarricSS]

balthazar

[hercamaro]

Hmmmm???? I have the V8 with a manual and I am a girl. I guess that throws the whole "compensation" theory out the window

I like it when people ask me questions...I think it is great to drive a car that others are interested in...Hey it could be worse...you could be driving a mini-van and no one would ask you anything LOL!

Life is too short..enjoy it!

["prima"Donna]

If people that aren't Camaro experts ask me if it's a V8, I just say yes at this point, instead of having to explain the whole story of the V6 and the V8 for the millionth time...it's fast enough for me...I would be in serious trouble(lol)if I had the 8, trust me....

[GearLube]

I don't think it is that people are jealous, I think they just expect it. I wonder what all this talk is about the 370Z?? Guys are watching too much fast and furious Tokyo Drift or something. If I am driving down the road and I saw a new 2010 Camaro and a 370Z I wouldn't even know the Z was there! I give them props to their engine. But style wise? No thanks. To each his own on what they buy. I am being honest here. I could not afford the extra $175 a month for the SS. I make a good 6 figure income, but I want to retire someday and I save lots of money. Plus I have to fund the Chevelle. So if you can justify the $700+ car payment a month? Great. Good for you. If you were able to put down 10K and bring down the payment? Good for you except you made a heavy investment up front into an investment that lost 20% plus off the bat, and will continue to lose value. That 10K would have been better paying down your credit card debt or investing into municpal bonds. Again just my opinion. Am I jealous? May sound like it, but really not. I am happy for others, in the end they live with thier decision. That is a personal decision.
I think we are forgetting something here though. Its a brotherhood. We all love the car for most of the various same reasons. That is why we bought it. If you didn't want attention in getting this car from others, then your lying and go by a civic....

Just my 2 cents

[EMB135Driver]

Originally Posted by swizz

A Camaro is a Camaro regardless of trim..

So you would have no problem if they decided to put an inline 4 in the Camaro. Remeber back in 1982 and 1983 when it was available with a 4 cylinder? I don't think it was very desirable cause it was pretty short lived.

They built the V6 for economy, and the V8 for the power hungry enthusiast.

[hercamaro]

Wow!
So interesting....I am thrilled everytime I see a Camaro. I don't care if it is new/old, V6/V8, auto, manual, black, green, or purple. It is a Camaro! It's part of the family.

No new car is a "good" investiment, if my main concern was the $$$ I would have bought a KIA! LOL! And I am perfectly happy to live with my decision.

Take it easy on us V8 owners...