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DwDrummer · 08-29-2010, 01:21 PM

I'm really thinking about trying to get into a 2010 Camaro and just get a base model V6 since I will change out the wheels etc. I've had a 95 V6 Camaro, 99 Z28, and 00 C5 so I was just wondering how much power the new body style's V6's have. Is there a big jump for the 93-02 3.8's? How much should I look to pay for a good used 2010 Camaro?

Anybody here regret buying a V6 and wished they'd would have waited for a SS?

Thanks,
DwDrummer

camaroitalia · 08-29-2010, 01:35 PM

i love my V6. It has really good power, but its not an SS. You'll still have fun no matter what you buy. Not to sure on a used one, my sticker was 26.

Nutbutt · 08-29-2010, 01:53 PM

The V6 is fantastic, go try both. This is my daily driver and the 28MPG I get was the clincher.
I loved the V8 but I knew it wouldn't work for my DD, and I didn't want to sell my 69 camaro.
Don't sell the v6 short it will bust the doors off most cars out there.

supaman · 08-29-2010, 02:00 PM

It's a blast. you get the same power out of the V6 that you did in your 99 Z28.

rtcat600man · 08-29-2010, 02:24 PM

Love mine, it is my DD. Has plenty of power. Gets great MPG. Sounds Awesome. Looks fantastic. Get compliments on my Camaro everyday.

SK3256 · 08-29-2010, 02:25 PM

I love my V6. I test drove a V8 for the 1st time today to see what the fuss was all about and I dont think im missing much. I'll hold out upgrading untill the Z28

scrming · 08-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supaman

It's a blast. you get the same power out of the V6 that you did in your 99 Z28.

approximately same HP, but the Z28 had a LOT more torque! 99 Z28 was rated at 335 ft/lbs @ 4000 RPM vs the 2010 V6 which is rated at 273 ft/lbs at 5200 RPM... The 99 Z28 also was a a 13 second car stock vs the 2010 V6 which is a mid to upper 14 second car stock... So in actuality the 99 Z28 is going to be a lot faster and sit you back a lot harder...

now... all that being said... the 2010 V6 is, yes, a blast!

devildoc · 08-29-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

approximately same HP, but the Z28 had a LOT more torque! 99 Z28 was rated at 335 ft/lbs @ 4000 RPM vs the 2010 V6 which is rated at 273 ft/lbs at 5200 RPM... The 99 Z28 also was a a 13 second car stock vs the 2010 V6 which is a mid to upper 14 second car stock... So in actuality the 99 Z28 is going to be a lot faster and sit you back a lot harder...

now... all that being said... the 2010 V6 is, yes, a blast!

good point there scrming!

You won't regret the v6 for the power to fuel ratio it is well designed!

rikelme90 · 08-29-2010, 06:56 PM

you get good mpg for the hp it has. i suggest get a 2011. it has 312hp.

Camaro Freak · 08-29-2010, 06:56 PM

Go for it I love mine!!!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-29-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

approximately same HP, but the Z28 had a LOT more torque! 99 Z28 was rated at 335 ft/lbs @ 4000 RPM vs the 2010 V6 which is rated at 273 ft/lbs at 5200 RPM... The 99 Z28 also was a a 13 second car stock vs the 2010 V6 which is a mid to upper 14 second car stock... So in actuality the 99 Z28 is going to be a lot faster and sit you back a lot harder...

now... all that being said... the 2010 V6 is, yes, a blast!

Not to mention the 4th gen was a lot lighter. Like everyone said. I can't see you not enjoying it.

scrming · 08-29-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikelme90

you get good mpg for the hp it has. i suggest get a 2011. it has 312hp.

ummm... the 2010 has 312 HP... nothing changed for 2011 except the SAE paperwork... there are a number of threads on this...

thespymaster · 08-29-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DwDrummer

I'm really thinking about trying to get into a 2010 Camaro and just get a base model V6 since I will change out the wheels etc. I've had a 95 V6 Camaro, 99 Z28, and 00 C5 so I was just wondering how much power the new body style's V6's have. Is there a big jump for the 93-02 3.8's? How much should I look to pay for a good used 2010 Camaro?

Anybody here regret buying a V6 and wished they'd would have waited for a SS?

Thanks,
DwDrummer

Get your best price from Becky @ Rodgers Chevrolet www.rodgerschevrolet.com

Becky loves the C5 so much, she has two of them

jshaf · 08-29-2010, 07:47 PM

I drive my V6 like a maniac and love every second of it :o) do it, you will not be disapointed

08-29-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
DwDrummer Drives: Hugger SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AL Posts: 16	Thinking about getting a 2010 V6 Camaro need advise I'm really thinking about trying to get into a 2010 Camaro and just get a base model V6 since I will change out the wheels etc. I've had a 95 V6 Camaro, 99 Z28, and 00 C5 so I was just wondering how much power the new body style's V6's have. Is there a big jump for the 93-02 3.8's? How much should I look to pay for a good used 2010 Camaro? Anybody here regret buying a V6 and wished they'd would have waited for a SS? Thanks, DwDrummer

08-29-2010, 01:35 PM	#2
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	i love my V6. It has really good power, but its not an SS. You'll still have fun no matter what you buy. Not to sure on a used one, my sticker was 26. __________________

08-29-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The V6 is fantastic, go try both. This is my daily driver and the 28MPG I get was the clincher. I loved the V8 but I knew it wouldn't work for my DD, and I didn't want to sell my 69 camaro. Don't sell the v6 short it will bust the doors off most cars out there. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-29-2010, 02:00 PM	#4
supaman Drives: CGM w/IOM rally 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 191 View My Garage	It's a blast. you get the same power out of the V6 that you did in your 99 Z28. __________________ Rumblebee is on the prowl!

08-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#5
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,231 View My Garage	Love mine, it is my DD. Has plenty of power. Gets great MPG. Sounds Awesome. Looks fantastic. Get compliments on my Camaro everyday. __________________ MY BUILD

08-29-2010, 02:25 PM	#6
SK3256 Drives: Black LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 25	I love my V6. I test drove a V8 for the 1st time today to see what the fuss was all about and I dont think im missing much. I'll hold out upgrading untill the Z28

08-29-2010, 06:56 PM	#9
rikelme90 Drives: 2010 black 1lt rs camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: alhambra, California Posts: 146 View My Garage	you get good mpg for the hp it has. i suggest get a 2011. it has 312hp. __________________ if a car resembles its owner then i guess im one sexy beast!

08-29-2010, 06:56 PM	#10
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	Go for it I love mine!!! __________________

08-29-2010, 07:47 PM	#14
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I drive my V6 like a maniac and love every second of it :o) do it, you will not be disapointed __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

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