keep v6 and mod it or keep stock and just trade up for ss or zl1? - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

calegarrison · 05-24-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandeos

I traded up from a 2010 2LT/RS to a new 2011 2SS/RS a few weeks ago. I'd highly reccomend you do the same! If you are already itching for the V8, that thought is not going to go away. I tried my best for a year to supress it, but I gave in.

My 2010 2LT/RS had 21,000 miles. I got $21k for the trade in, and I owed about $14,800 on it. So I was able to add the difference to my down payment. All in all, you loose the depreciation on the V6, but ultimately, you end up with the car you want. Personally, with an extra $5k down, I only ended up paying $500/month. I was paying $424 for the 2LT/RS.

DO IT! You only live once!!

wow thats awesome!!!

and another thing is if i found a synergy green ss then i could do all the appearance mods i was going to do to my v6 and leave the engine alone just add an exhaust

mike25 · 05-24-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandeos

I traded up from a 2010 2LT/RS to a new 2011 2SS/RS a few weeks ago. I'd highly reccomend you do the same! If you are already itching for the V8, that thought is not going to go away. I tried my best for a year to supress it, but I gave in.

My 2010 2LT/RS had 21,000 miles. I got $21k for the trade in, and I owed about $14,800 on it. So I was able to add the difference to my down payment. All in all, you loose the depreciation on the V6, but ultimately, you end up with the car you want. Personally, with an extra $5k down, I only ended up paying $500/month. I was paying $424 for the 2LT/RS.

DO IT! You only live once!!

How long did you finance?

Bonemaro · 05-24-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by calegarrison

i have a 2010 synergy green camaro and it is my favorite color. i have some planned mods for the future that will make it badass. the only problem is that its not a v8. i love the horsepower of the v6 but you get less respect and they dont sound as good with exhausts. should i trade up or mod mine?

V6's are cool. Those that think otherwise don't no what they're talking about. It's a Camaro!! Do with it as you will, but most importantly; love it.

Camaro Freak · 05-24-2011, 05:17 PM

I wanted a V6 for gas mileage, buy I also love modding the hell out of it!! So I say mod'em and be merry!! No I would not trade it for a V8 SS.

NicksVSix · 05-24-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by calegarrison

i have a 2010 synergy green camaro and it is my favorite color. i have some planned mods for the future that will make it badass. the only problem is that its not a v8. i love the horsepower of the v6 but you get less respect and they dont sound as good with exhausts. should i trade up or mod mine?

Dude...I love my V6....love it. I've never owned a car before that I've loved and enjoyed so much....

...but if I had the money I would trade up for an SS in a heartbeat. Wouldn't even give it a second thought.

That's my advice.

NicksVSix · 05-24-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by calegarrison

what?

I think he's implying that you are young/immature because you care about what others think about the care you drive.

The hell with what others think...as I've said before I love my V6...but I'd respect myself more if I had an SS!

calegarrison · 05-24-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

I wanted a V6 for gas mileage, buy I also love modding the hell out of it!! So I say mod'em and be merry!! No I would not trade it for a V8 SS.

i love my car! just want a v8 for that mean sounding exhaust!! v6 just doesnt sound as good. there are so many more things you can get for the ss, plus the extra 125 horses makes it better

i love my v6 though dont get me wrong and yes it is fast

Camaro Freak · 05-24-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by calegarrison

i love my car! just want a v8 for that mean sounding exhaust!! v6 just doesnt sound as good. there are so many more things you can get for the ss, plus the extra 125 horses makes it better

i love my v6 though dont get me wrong and yes it is fast

I have Headers and electric exhaust cutouts, and Flowmaster AT exhaust on mine and its pretty damn mean sounding. I love all Camaros but I still would not trade mine for any other one.

calegarrison · 05-24-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

I have Headers and electric exhaust cutouts, and Flowmaster AT exhaust on mine and its pretty damn mean sounding. I love all Camaros but I still would not trade mine for any other one.

it sounds good? i wanna hear. i know a v6 can sound like a v8 when it is idle and at low rpms but the higher you go rpm wise the more the v6 sound shows

Camaro Freak · 05-24-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by calegarrison

it sounds good? i wanna hear. i know a v6 can sound like a v8 when it is idle and at low rpms but the higher you go rpm wise the more the v6 sound shows

Heres a video of mine with cutouts open. I didn't have my headers installed yet, but you will get the picture.

http://youtu.be/A9Pzlg44orc

Birm · 05-24-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

OP, why not just lightly mod your V6 and keep your car for a few years? Why take the big $$ hit? There will always be something faster and better. The SS guys are now taking a back seat to the ZL1, the upcoming Z28, the 5.0 Mustang, the GT500, and the 392 Challenger. The game will never end.

The Camaro you already own is fast, good looking, and handles well. Mod it. Drive it. Enjoy it.

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This man is a wise man

Zynon · 05-24-2011, 08:09 PM

I'd definitely take a SS Vert if someone were to give it to me, but I'll hold on to my V6 for the rest of my life probably. It's the 2010 version of the 1986 Camaro I had when I was 18 (in 1998).

I wish I knew how you guys make so much money to be able to stash away 30k+ in such a short time. I have a bachelors degree! I thought that meant something in the marketplace lol

1ofthesedays · 05-24-2011, 08:35 PM

In a perfect world you just throw a TT kit on her and yur good to go!!

Speaking of... any word on cracking the ECU tuning issue with these 6er's yet?

Grandeos · 05-24-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mike25

How long did you finance?

I financed $38k for 72 months at 4.9%. The previous loan I had on the 2LT/RS was for $18k for 60 months at 6.7%. The interest rates are much better now then when I bought my first Camaro, so the cost per month was not much different.

People always say that it costs you more in the long run, which is true.... But I focus my finances a month at a time. It was an affordable move for me, so I did it, and I am loving it. Simple as that.

EDIT- correction.... Financed $32k

05-24-2011, 05:17 PM	#60
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	I wanted a V6 for gas mileage, buy I also love modding the hell out of it!! So I say mod'em and be merry!! No I would not trade it for a V8 SS. __________________

05-24-2011, 08:09 PM	#68
Zynon Drives: 2010 Camaro LS - V6 Manual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 14422 Posts: 29	I'd definitely take a SS Vert if someone were to give it to me, but I'll hold on to my V6 for the rest of my life probably. It's the 2010 version of the 1986 Camaro I had when I was 18 (in 1998). I wish I knew how you guys make so much money to be able to stash away 30k+ in such a short time. I have a bachelors degree! I thought that meant something in the marketplace lol

05-24-2011, 08:35 PM	#69
1ofthesedays Drives: 1995 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 10	In a perfect world you just throw a TT kit on her and yur good to go!! Speaking of... any word on cracking the ECU tuning issue with these 6er's yet?