Why are you getting the V6?

[StartideCruiser]

For me its the insurance, fuel cost, price and overall upkeep. Plus, from Chevy's "Build your own" on the 2010 Camaro website they make it look like the Base model V6 has dual exhaust, which I agree with. However, I don't like the 18" rims. Too big in my opinion and will be the first thing to go in favor of some nice 17's that compliment the car... probably Crager SS if I can find them.

On another note, I'm tired of my underpowerd V6 Mustang. I like the car alot but I'm tired of not having enough power when trying to get on highways or 70mph scenic loops. Plus, I'm really sick of trying to pass people only to have them speed up and block me from getting by. I had a 2001 Mustang GT at one point and none of these were issues for me. With 305HP Camaro I don't think that'll be a problem for me again.

I'm really liking the Aqua Blue colour and hoping that when my time comes to make a purchase that its still available.

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by StartideCruiser

For me its the insurance, fuel cost, price and overall upkeep. Plus, from Chevy's "Build your own" on the 2010 Camaro website they make it look like the Base model V6 has dual exhaust, which I agree with. However, I don't like the 18" rims. Too big in my opinion and will be the first thing to go in favor of some nice 17's that compliment the car... probably Crager SS if I can find them.

On another note, I'm tired of my underpowerd V6 Mustang. I like the car alot but I'm tired of not having enough power when trying to get on highways or 70mph scenic loops. Plus, I'm really sick of trying to pass people only to have them speed up and block me from getting by. I had a 2001 Mustang GT at one point and none of these were issues for me. With 305HP Camaro I don't think that'll be a problem for me again.

I'm really liking the Aqua Blue colour and hoping that when my time comes to make a purchase that its still available.

All new Camaros have true dual exhaust setups, from the base LS to the loaded 2SS models.

As for going down to a 17" wheel, just keep in mind that the sidewalls on your tires will need to be 5.83" high to maintain the factory tire diameter dimensions (28.66"). That's pretty much the same as what I run on my '04 Expedition. You are going to be giving up some of the great handling characteristics of the Camaro if you do that.

[StartideCruiser]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

All new Camaros have true dual exhaust setups, from the base LS to the loaded 2SS models.

As for going down to a 17" wheel, just keep in mind that the sidewalls on your tires will need to be 5.83" high to maintain the factory tire diameter dimensions (28.66"). That's pretty much the same as what I run on my '04 Expedition. You are going to be giving up some of the great handling characteristics of the Camaro if you do that.

Yes, I do realise that. But, I prefer filling my wheels well up with rubber over metal. Plus, its been my general experience that smaller rim usually gives the vehicle a wee bit better top end speed and mpg. I have no intent of being, as the kids who for me put it, Fast&Furious. I really just want a daily driver that has some bang to back it up when I need it. Plus, I'm starting to wonder about if the V6 has Z rated tires or not. When I had my GT I shelled out over $700 a year for tires, mostly because I had a 100+ mile round trip I made to work everyday for about 2 1/2 years on top of any usual driving I did in my down time.

Then again, I might not even do it at all. Time and money will tell.

[camero]

Yeah and I can understand some 25" rims being "too big" but how the heck can 18" wheels be too big in this day and age? I think the 20's are as small as I'd want to go... they look perfect!

[StartideCruiser]

Yeah, for some people anything bigger than 17" is over-kill. 17" rims look nice, allow you to perfectly fit 13" brakes and let you fill the wheel wells up with more rubber, which IMO looks better. Its all taste oriented. I have a '67 Chevy C-10 and a '68 Mustang and 17" are what they roll on for those purposes and a couple others.

[ThAtYoUnGinBoI24]

i think chevy cant go wrong with this v6 ha im 16 and work at amc and dads buying the car for me ( 2LT cgm iom interior rs package) i mean the only reason my dad is getting it for me is cause the Price and he grew up around american muscle and i cant wait to get mine probally late june it is in production!!!! i like the 17 city and 29 high way i think tht was the icing on the cake for me since thts like 25 to 30 dollars for gas i like hell yea!!! l0l so i dnt c y this car wont take the world by storm!!!

[jma313]

the recession is why im getting the V6 a year ago I could have gotten the SS with the money I was making wooohooo for 40% pay cuts!

[RedRaider]

when 100 hp = $6600 and the economy sucks this bad. That V6 and its 304 horses will do just fine for me.

[Big Thunder Performance]

My lady did not need 400hp! She loves this car, I swear she is gona wash the paint off it before fall.

This is her car since I seem to make all the others cars not streetable. Everyone should have a 2000hp street car right!

[Adam]

The question should be 'why not'.

Why would you really need 400 horsepower? Why would you want to fill up with premium everytime? Why would you want to pay $5000 more. Why would you want to get less mileage per tank?