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crateish · 05-30-2013, 05:42 AM

Dunno how you made your decision to begin with, but I just did not feel a lot of difference between the 2LT and the SS. You'll lose thousands at this point.

If I had that regret, which I don't, I'd get a ZL1 to really feel the difference.

DRKS1D3 · 05-30-2013, 06:33 AM

United_727 · 05-30-2013, 07:02 AM

Two weeks ? You're going to get hosed . Plus,I'm sure the 1LE rides like a truck on thise fine Michican roads. Plus,you probably will need another car for winter use.

pmandeep · 05-30-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

If you've already got buyer's remorse this early, it sounds like the V6 just isn't for you. I made the same mistake. You're going to take a hit if you try to trade it in. If you can afford it, I would just do it. Live and learn. In my experience, once you have the V8 itch, you're never going to get rid of it. I definitely would not do any mods on the V6 if you think you might not keep it. No point in sinking more money into a car that you're not happy (or might never be happy) with. Good luck!

I have no remorse with my decision of getting a V6 and like I mentioned in my previous post and I quote it again "I won't be driving with any regrets even if I end up keeping the V6" and "I would be more then happy to keep my V6 (with or without major mods: I absolutely LOVE IT!!!)" It was just a thought that I had while browsing through the bolt-ons section for V6, that why would I want to dump so much money just to get to the power of V8 and in the process lose the warranty while I could have had a V8.

pmandeep · 05-30-2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

I'm normally in the "Go V8 or go home crowd." but damn....2 weeks?

Why not just sell your V6 privately and then get a used V8?

I would rather try to find out what would be the difference. If its huge keep my V6, if not bump up to V8.

pmandeep · 05-30-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bw26ss

just get it over with, maybe they won't be to hard on you, it'll probably cost you about 2 grand, I did the same thing with a truck one time, i only had it a week and traded for one with the v8

Thanks for that info.

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

My man just look into things. I was in the exact spot you were lol. I bought a 2012 LS new for 23,000. Luckily, I traded it in for 22,00 and bought my SS for 29 just 2 months after buying the LS LOL

How many miles did you have on it that you only lost 1k on trade in from what you had paid initially?

pmandeep · 05-30-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RA1987

If money is not an issue go for it. Keep it stock until you are ready to pull the trigger for a new SS or maybe a ZL1.

Stay away from V6 camry lol somebody posted something about them

Yea that is what I was thinking, that if it does not work out for me right now I will just keep my V6 and keep it stock with a catch can on and hopefully later get in on a ZL1/C7 or wait till I can get more info on 6th Gen's.

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Originally Posted by crateish

Dunno how you made your decision to begin with, but I just did not feel a lot of difference between the 2LT and the SS. You'll lose thousands at this point.

If I had that regret, which I don't, I'd get a ZL1 to really feel the difference.

Like I had mentioned in my previous post that it is not set in stone, as mentioned before this is just a thought that I had. But again I am perfectly fine and happy keeping my V6 if it don't seem to work out.

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

And to you nice sir, I will just post the exact same thing that I posted before.

"I would be more then happy to keep my V6 (with or without major mods: I absolutely LOVE IT!!!)" (not yet written)" rel="nofollow">"I won't be driving with any regrets even if I end up keeping the V6, since I am coming up from a 2004 2.4L V4 Dodge Stratus. This is a huge power gain for me as it is, but I was just thinking that, I would end up spending more in performance mods to reach or exceed the V8 power level, all while a V8 would have ended up costing me less, thats all. :P"

"I would be more then happy to keep my V6 (with or without major mods: I absolutely LOVE IT!!!)"

E.T. · 05-30-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pmandeep

I have no remorse with my decision of getting a V6 and like I mentioned in my previous post and I quote it again "I won't be driving with any regrets even if I end up keeping the V6" and "I would be more then happy to keep my V6 (with or without major mods: I absolutely LOVE IT!!!)" It was just a thought that I had while browsing through the bolt-ons section for V6, that why would I want to dump so much money just to get to the power of V8 and in the process lose the warranty while I could have had a V8.

I hear ya. In the end, you have to do what makes you happy...without breaking the bank.

pmandeep · 05-30-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

I hear ya. In the end, you have to do what makes you happy...without breaking the bank.

I have decided, I am sticking with my V6 and am looking forward on enjoying it.

I am glad in one way that the V8 itch has gone, was more like V8 flu, I just had to sleep through it.

FaytalsCamaro · 05-30-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pmandeep

Yea saw his build thread. Running the LFX motor with twin turbo setup and pulling 500+ HP. INSANITY!!! But like you mentioned, doing that means warranty is out the door, and I am sure if you are dishing out that kinda dough you might probably just buy a ZL1. :P

Yea but FI should be able to give them enough reason to deny it. :P

How many miles did u have on your V6 when you traded it in and how long did you keep it and what model years was the V6 and the V8 that you got?

2011 v6 1lt 9k miles
2010 ss 20k miles

FaytalsCamaro · 05-30-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by crateish

Dunno how you made your decision to begin with, but I just did not feel a lot of difference between the 2LT and the SS. You'll lose thousands at this point.

If I had that regret, which I don't, I'd get a ZL1 to really feel the difference.

this is hogwash, the difference performance wise between v6 - v8 is night and day. The torque is what you feel and man do you feel it. You may have gotten one with low octane gas if you test drove it otherwise i dont know what to say.

When i had my wife in the car and floored the v6 from a stand still she was left unimpressed saying "Is that it?" The v6 is just lacking that torque. From a roll its great. But when I got the V8 and floored it she was screaming bloody mary

The Blue Angel · 05-30-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FaytalsCamaro

But when I got the V8 and floored it she was screaming bloody mary

Wonder what she would do in a ZL1!!

FaytalsCamaro · 05-30-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Smashin' Pumpkin

Wonder what she would do in a ZL1!!

She would prolly pass out

vroomapunk · 05-30-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pmandeep

I won't be driving with any regrets even if I end up keeping the V6, since I am coming up from a 2004 2.4L V4 Dodge Stratus. This is a huge power gain for me as it is, but I was just thinking that, I would end up spending more in performance mods to reach or exceed the V8 power level, all while a V8 would have ended up costing me less, thats all. :P

You are right, in the long run, it would have been cheaper and easier to get the V8, especially if you want to put down a lot of power, obviously its a better platform.

BUT, I wouldnt trade in right now. You might as well use the v6 for a while, seeing as how (just for example), if you trade it in now, you lose 3 grand. But if you trade it in in 6 months or a year, you may only lose 4 grand.

So, you might as well get some wear, mileage, etc out of the money you are losing on the trade. And you can shop for an SS later.

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