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NYJets77 · 06-15-2011, 10:53 AM

Figured I'd get into trouble with an SS. Somehow, I still get into trouble, but get better MPG.

MAGfuz · 06-15-2011, 11:02 AM

I just wanted something that had looks, power, and RWD (live in MN, but I already managed 1 winter). I really though about going the Subaru WRX route for a while, but I wanted American. The V6 is lighter on the wallet at the pumps, cheaper on insurance than my previous 2.2L cobalt. SS would have gotten me into more trouble than need be. The LLT has plenty of enough power to get me out of a sticky situation, IF need be!

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-15-2011, 11:09 AM

yup, concept looks, and RS was a no-brainer option.

sasquash1984 · 06-15-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Overflow

Some people don't always have to have the best there is, or they knew they didn't need a V8. I have a ton of respect for the V6 guys and girls. Most of them are a real cool bunch of people. It gets really annoying when you have some of the V8 guys attacking them all the time.

Ironheadspearo · 06-15-2011, 11:19 AM

for me cost of ownership was the consideration. v6 means 87 octane and a few mpg better mileage and about 100 a month lower payment. about 200 a month cheaper to own. my car essentially looks the same as the ss and is plenty quick for me. I am not into racing anyone and getting a fat ticket. too many other hobbies to become a track monkey too.

jkelly · 06-15-2011, 11:45 AM

I ordered mine in May 09. So I got exactly what I wanted,better gas milage lower ins. premiums, and all the stuff I wanted. I have had leather seats in my last 4 cars and yes it gets hot here in florida. but I like the leather. the one thing I didn't get was the sunroof. I have had that on my last 5 cars and found I didn't use it much so when I had the chance to just get what I really wanted. I did.and now I'm adding all the stuff I couldn't order.

SilverSS3108 · 06-15-2011, 12:01 PM

I drive and SS so I can't post my personal exp but my little brother drives a 1LT and he got it to have a clean cheap slate to make it a one of a kind... He saved 13k over my 2SS and is about to start his build.... Widebody, Lambo doors, paint, wheels, and he hasn't told me his plans for te interior... Plus his 6 hangs pretty hard with my 8 from a 60 punch on the interstate...

DarkObsession · 06-15-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011camaroexcited

Do we really need another one of these threads? Is no one tired of this? Everyone either got what they can afford or what they wanted simple as that. Do we really need a new thread every other week to have this same discussion?...

This... why do we need a new thread about this subject like every single day? Be happy with what you bought, shut up, and go out and enjoy the car.

E.T. · 06-15-2011, 02:34 PM

My last car was around 160 HP. I saw the Camaro, loved the looks and was wowed by the 312 HP. I didn't really even consider the SS at the time because I didn't think I would need 400 HP. Of course, now that I'd had a taste of power, I would love to have more. Someday

For now, I'm happy with the V6 and a few mods. I really can't even drive the V6 to full potential on the streets; the SS would just be a waste for me.

irocnroll · 06-15-2011, 02:38 PM

I wanted a Camaro with better fuel economy, so I went with the V6. I already own a 91 V8 Camaro. I had no need to go with an SS. I dont need the speed or HP. I wanted a classy daily driver. Thats my reason for the LT over the SS.

jeffs2011ss · 06-15-2011, 02:41 PM

a v6 is like kissing your sister

irocnroll · 06-15-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffs2011ss

a v6 is like kissing your sister

Lol that is a Tie Game.

Cam#7 · 06-15-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

NOPE....the ONLY thing that didn't come on the Camaro was the V8.....I have a 2LT/RS. I bought a RS for one simple reason.....my first camaro was also my very first new car, a 1976 RS.....1976 was only 2 years since that the Z28 wasn't offered since they started making them.....and they didn't make SS's that year either.....SO, I got the RS opption on my car.....and SOOOOOO I bought a RS to relive a little bit of the past. not to mention.....its got plently of GET UP AND GO.

I got a brand new '76 straight out of college. No SSs or Z28s then. I traded for a '77 LT, then '78 Z28 (stolen) and then a '80 Z28.

This time round (30 years wiser) I'm holding onto my 2LT (stick of course) until the last Gen5 Z28 is made. It'll be my 8th and final Camaro. I bet you Sir Nuke will follow a similiar path once again.

I bypassed the extra $8,000 for the SS and bought my son a 4 year old Cobalt.

Angrybird 12 · 06-15-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffs2011ss

a v6 is like kissing your sister

You must have a very hot sister then LOL...

06-15-2011, 11:02 AM	#58
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	I just wanted something that had looks, power, and RWD (live in MN, but I already managed 1 winter). I really though about going the Subaru WRX route for a while, but I wanted American. The V6 is lighter on the wallet at the pumps, cheaper on insurance than my previous 2.2L cobalt. SS would have gotten me into more trouble than need be. The LLT has plenty of enough power to get me out of a sticky situation, IF need be! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

06-15-2011, 11:19 AM	#61
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	for me cost of ownership was the consideration. v6 means 87 octane and a few mpg better mileage and about 100 a month lower payment. about 200 a month cheaper to own. my car essentially looks the same as the ss and is plenty quick for me. I am not into racing anyone and getting a fat ticket. too many other hobbies to become a track monkey too. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

06-15-2011, 11:45 AM	#62
jkelly EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: 2lt summit white dk gray int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: niceville,florida Posts: 673 View My Garage	I ordered mine in May 09. So I got exactly what I wanted,better gas milage lower ins. premiums, and all the stuff I wanted. I have had leather seats in my last 4 cars and yes it gets hot here in florida. but I like the leather. the one thing I didn't get was the sunroof. I have had that on my last 5 cars and found I didn't use it much so when I had the chance to just get what I really wanted. I did.and now I'm adding all the stuff I couldn't order. __________________ Big Bertha! 2010 summit white 2Lt cgm rally stripes,hot pink pin stripes,doug thorley shorties,pink bowties,led side markers,sequetial led tail lights,NLP spoiler,magnaflow axel back exhaust, AIRAID CAI(soon to be Vararam)

06-15-2011, 12:01 PM	#63
SilverSS3108 Drives: 2010 silver SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,063	I drive and SS so I can't post my personal exp but my little brother drives a 1LT and he got it to have a clean cheap slate to make it a one of a kind... He saved 13k over my 2SS and is about to start his build.... Widebody, Lambo doors, paint, wheels, and he hasn't told me his plans for te interior... Plus his 6 hangs pretty hard with my 8 from a 60 punch on the interstate... __________________ 2012 Corvette Grandsport... TSP headers, Borla S-Type, BTR Stage 3 N/A cam, Halltech Super Bee MF108

06-15-2011, 02:34 PM	#65
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	My last car was around 160 HP. I saw the Camaro, loved the looks and was wowed by the 312 HP. I didn't really even consider the SS at the time because I didn't think I would need 400 HP. Of course, now that I'd had a taste of power, I would love to have more. Someday For now, I'm happy with the V6 and a few mods. I really can't even drive the V6 to full potential on the streets; the SS would just be a waste for me. __________________

06-15-2011, 10:53 AM	#57
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	Figured I'd get into trouble with an SS. Somehow, I still get into trouble, but get better MPG.

06-15-2011, 11:09 AM	#59
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	yup, concept looks, and RS was a no-brainer option.

06-15-2011, 02:38 PM	#66
irocnroll Drives: '91 RS Vert, '11 Grand Cherokee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,343 View My Garage	I wanted a Camaro with better fuel economy, so I went with the V6. I already own a 91 V8 Camaro. I had no need to go with an SS. I dont need the speed or HP. I wanted a classy daily driver. Thats my reason for the LT over the SS.

06-15-2011, 02:41 PM	#67
jeffs2011ss Drives: 2011ss rally yellow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: colonie ny Posts: 383	a v6 is like kissing your sister

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