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midnighter · 09-12-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan11

With all these v6 to v8 upgrade threads I got the fever myself. Saturday night on our way home from the Virginia Tech game we stopped by to actually look at the ZL1 in the showroom since I had never seen one in person before.

They had an Orange 13' 2 SS in the parking lot so I was like what the hell I have been thinking let me try it out. The salesman at first didn't want to me to take it out until I corrected him on some wrong info he tried to give me about the car.

I start it up, sounds wonderful, then I take it out on the access road to I-81 south which is about 2 miles long before it merges onto the interstate, speed limit is 70 so I let her go, get up to 80 in no time and cruise down 81 for 5 miles until the first north access exit i find. I didn't feel that same excitement I did when I first drove my v6 for the first time. My wife felt the same way, i return it back to the dealer and told him. He was surprised but appreciated me being honest with him.

The Ford showroom was next door so he told me to take out a Mustang GT and see if I felt any different. Took out a 2012 GT premium convertible on the same drive i took the SS, same feeling, no excitement factor at all. He was surprised again and thanked him for the drives, didn't waste too much of his time, he was doing paperwork while i took both cars out.

I thought it was weird that I felt no excitement other than I loved how each of them sounded. Anybody else ever felt like this or I am weirder than I thought I was

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BowtieBelle · 09-12-2012, 02:04 PM

I enjoy driving my guy's SS, but I'm more than happy with my V6. I don't find the added power worth the extra $10k to get an equally optioned car. But that's just me.

RADREVX · 09-12-2012, 02:08 PM

lier lier, pants on fire

peterg. · 09-12-2012, 02:16 PM

Let me put it in a slightly different perspective, and look at it from the other side. Does anyone on this forum know any human being on earth who owns a V8 SS and, after driving a V6, has gone ahead and detuned his V8, to make it more like the V6?

I find this thread to be almost unbelievable. Sure, if you are talknig personal opinon regarding the difference in the looks, okay. You cannot criticize personal opinions on aesthetics....but COME ON. You are SERIOUSLY suggesting that you get more excitement driving a car with much much less horsepower and performance? Then why did you buy a sports car in the first place????

PLEASE tell us this is a really really late April Fool's joke.....or at least a way to justify in your own mind buying a less powerful (and much less expensive) car....

DRKS1D3 · 09-12-2012, 02:16 PM

Um, how difficult is this to understand? No two people are exactly the same. He didn't really care for the SS...eh, that's his opinion. Some people enjoy putting 30" rims on their car

, some like putting 10 million watts of stereo equipment in their car

, some like to go and blow $500-600 on the latest and greatest cell phone every couple months

. Do I agree with any of it? No. Is it their deal? Yes. I do know I like my SS.

Alan11 · 09-12-2012, 02:19 PM

Let me clarify, I felt the difference in power, loved the extra growl of the engine but I personally didn't feel that wow I need this now factor like I did when I first drove the v6. It isn't me being a hater on the V8 I had that itch to upgrade like the ones who actually made the plunge.

I am not one who messes around when I want a new car, when I bought my V6 last year, I went to the dealer told him what I wanted, drove the one in the showroom and 3 hours later I went home with it. If I had that same feeling Saturday night I probably would showing off my brand new SS right now.

Money isn't the problem I could easily afford the 1 or 2 SS just not a ZL1.

RADREVX · 09-12-2012, 02:22 PM

you need to stop referring to your car as a v6. its a 1LT/RS. that tells a whole bunch more about your car than engine size

Alan11 · 09-12-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RADREVX

you need to stop referring to your car as a v6. its a 1LT/RS. that tells a whole bunch more about your car than engine size

you are correct, point taken.

blackswan · 09-12-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TDevilsG

I traded my v6 in for a v8 a couple of months ago. Originally I felt that way, but the feeling quickly changed after breaking the car in a thousand or so miles in and doing the fuse pull. Its a completely different animal after about two thousand miles in. The torque difference is noticeable and the car flies.

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This is what I was wondering as well. I had a chance to drive a '12 2SS LS3 and I loved the fun factor of the engine and tranny combo. BUT, I did not like the increased firmness of the ride, which was one of the reasons I love my 2LT.

Like others have said, still I'd do it if I can make it work out, but there was the smoothness of the LT's ride that I love.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 09-12-2012, 02:26 PM

You want a Camaro ? Get a V6

Same car just less power

You want a Camaro with power get a V8

If you drive a V6 then drive a v8 and feel the same thing you obviously were not going through the gears or on the gas much.

I've driven both.

For the feel of the car both are equal but for the rush hands down to the V8

Plus v8 feels a tad more responsive in suspension to me v6 a tad more cushiony ( not bad just different )

Most want just the look.

Both are good cars

They are Camaros

STW · 09-12-2012, 02:27 PM

**crickets**

2010 SSRS · 09-12-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I enjoy driving my guy's SS, but I'm more than happy with my V6. I don't find the added power worth the extra $10k to get an equally optioned car. But that's just me.

weirdo

RADREVX · 09-12-2012, 02:33 PM

im still waiting for someone to say they traded their ss in for a 1lt. anyone?

strych9 · 09-12-2012, 02:35 PM

Could be that there was 89 octane fuel in the tank. Or, the car really wasn't "new" to you, due to your current Camaro ownership.

Think of it as dating twins that have the exact, same looks and personality. One has a nice, fake rack and the other one is modestly natural.

You were happy with the natural one, but the allure of the bigger boobs got the better of you. You jump ship for awhile, and while the bigger boobs are fun and exciting, you're later left wondering why you abandoned the other girl. She was all you needed after all.

I apologize in advance to the nice women of C5. I mean no disrespect.

09-12-2012, 02:04 PM	#30
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	I enjoy driving my guy's SS, but I'm more than happy with my V6. I don't find the added power worth the extra $10k to get an equally optioned car. But that's just me. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-12-2012, 02:16 PM	#33
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Um, how difficult is this to understand? No two people are exactly the same. He didn't really care for the SS...eh, that's his opinion. Some people enjoy putting 30" rims on their car , some like putting 10 million watts of stereo equipment in their car , some like to go and blow $500-600 on the latest and greatest cell phone every couple months . Do I agree with any of it? No. Is it their deal? Yes. I do know I like my SS. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

09-12-2012, 02:19 PM	#34
Alan11 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 78 View My Garage	Let me clarify, I felt the difference in power, loved the extra growl of the engine but I personally didn't feel that wow I need this now factor like I did when I first drove the v6. It isn't me being a hater on the V8 I had that itch to upgrade like the ones who actually made the plunge. I am not one who messes around when I want a new car, when I bought my V6 last year, I went to the dealer told him what I wanted, drove the one in the showroom and 3 hours later I went home with it. If I had that same feeling Saturday night I probably would showing off my brand new SS right now. Money isn't the problem I could easily afford the 1 or 2 SS just not a ZL1. __________________

09-12-2012, 02:35 PM	#42
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Could be that there was 89 octane fuel in the tank. Or, the car really wasn't "new" to you, due to your current Camaro ownership. Think of it as dating twins that have the exact, same looks and personality. One has a nice, fake rack and the other one is modestly natural. You were happy with the natural one, but the allure of the bigger boobs got the better of you. You jump ship for awhile, and while the bigger boobs are fun and exciting, you're later left wondering why you abandoned the other girl. She was all you needed after all. I apologize in advance to the nice women of C5. I mean no disrespect. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

09-12-2012, 02:08 PM	#31
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	lier lier, pants on fire

09-12-2012, 02:16 PM	#32
peterg. Drives: Testarossa, 911, Camel Lights car, Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 79	Let me put it in a slightly different perspective, and look at it from the other side. Does anyone on this forum know any human being on earth who owns a V8 SS and, after driving a V6, has gone ahead and detuned his V8, to make it more like the V6? I find this thread to be almost unbelievable. Sure, if you are talknig personal opinon regarding the difference in the looks, okay. You cannot criticize personal opinions on aesthetics....but COME ON. You are SERIOUSLY suggesting that you get more excitement driving a car with much much less horsepower and performance? Then why did you buy a sports car in the first place???? PLEASE tell us this is a really really late April Fool's joke.....or at least a way to justify in your own mind buying a less powerful (and much less expensive) car....

09-12-2012, 02:22 PM	#35
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	you need to stop referring to your car as a v6. its a 1LT/RS. that tells a whole bunch more about your car than engine size

09-12-2012, 02:26 PM	#38
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	You want a Camaro ? Get a V6 Same car just less power You want a Camaro with power get a V8 If you drive a V6 then drive a v8 and feel the same thing you obviously were not going through the gears or on the gas much. I've driven both. For the feel of the car both are equal but for the rush hands down to the V8 Plus v8 feels a tad more responsive in suspension to me v6 a tad more cushiony ( not bad just different ) Most want just the look. Both are good cars They are Camaros

09-12-2012, 02:27 PM	#39
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	crickets

09-12-2012, 02:33 PM	#41
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	im still waiting for someone to say they traded their ss in for a 1lt. anyone?