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camaro_h · 05-25-2015, 04:38 AM

The V6 LLT engine is more durable for DD.

Red2014SS · 05-25-2015, 04:49 AM

I vote for the V8, just because it's loads of fun. That said, I once spent a week in a rented V6 and it was plenty fast. Either way, you can't lose.

oh.. and yes, her family owns a Chevy dealership?? ... Put a ring on it.

klaatu barada nikto · 05-25-2015, 05:20 AM

I wouldn't buy a car with a OHC engine but we did drive a V6 car and was not impressed.

Get the SS. There is also a lot more to the car than just the engine.

ShadowLS · 05-25-2015, 05:21 AM

Drive both, see what you can afford.

V8 is going to be faster. And sounds cooler

V6 isnt a slouch, it is not slow by any means... I bought a v6 because it was very cheap. I almost always get 20 or so in the city and get low 30s on the highway. If you dont drive like an idiot you can get some good numbers out if it.

I plan on upgrading to the new 6th gen though.. So if the 6th gen looks good to you, maybe wait.

IamR3D88 · 05-25-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by klaatu barada nikto

I wouldn't buy a car with a OHC engine but we did drive a V6 car and was not impressed.

Get the SS. There is also a lot more to the car than just the engine.

I agree there's a lot more than the engine. You dont need to buy the v8 to get it all though. Grab a nice RS and you'll get almost all the goodies you could want.

sonnydurden · 05-25-2015, 07:36 AM

I would go for the V8. I love them both, but the V8 feels better to me.

jd10013 · 05-25-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by klaatu barada nikto

I wouldn't buy a car with a OHC engine but we did drive a V6 car and was not impressed.

you really limit your options, 98% of the cars made today are OHC. most V8's have even gone OHC. pushrod engines are a throwback from the 60's. GM only uses them because they need something low profile for the corvette.

KR4545 · 05-25-2015, 07:50 AM

the best car for DD is the Z28 hands down great in snow

Outlaw77 · 05-25-2015, 02:33 PM

I would go with a V8 but with a manual transmission.

BowtieOrDie · 05-25-2015, 04:11 PM

If you can get the stingray, get that. Haha if not, I would definitely get the SS. I've had my 1LT/RS for almost a year and a half, and I think I'm going to upgrade soon. I love my car, I just want more and I want that V8 sound too.

Synyster · 05-25-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cammy-RS

The V6 LLT engine is more durable for DD.

Not quite. It's pretty hard to beat a LS motor in reliability.

Rock-It Man · 05-25-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

he is what is referred to on the internet as a troll. anybody saying a 323 HP car is slow is obviously trying to provoke a particular response from people in addition to bragging about owning a V8

No he is what is referred to as a V8 owner.

A V6 Camaro is adequate for cruising up and down the street with the windows down and the stereo blasting, but for anyone who is worried that it might not be enough oomph, well, then, it's guaranteed that they will find it's not enough.

JLSuperfly · 05-25-2015, 05:21 PM

The V6 is a lot of car for the money.

cmracing · 05-25-2015, 05:34 PM

If you are 6ft tall, don't get a sunroof, it takes away a LOT of headroom!

Get the V8 and drive it easy.

If you really want gas mileage forget the fat-azz Camaro and get a Corvette. I have one of each and the 'Vette gets far better mileage.

05-25-2015, 04:38 AM	#29
camaro_h "Chevy Runs Deep" Drives: 2010 CAMARO 3.6L V6 RS, CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 4	The V6 LLT engine is more durable for DD. __________________ "Chevy Runs Deep" H.Baker 2010 CGM V6RS CORSA: Full-Catback Exhuast System FR Fender Decal.

05-25-2015, 04:49 AM	#30
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	I vote for the V8, just because it's loads of fun. That said, I once spent a week in a rented V6 and it was plenty fast. Either way, you can't lose. oh.. and yes, her family owns a Chevy dealership?? ... Put a ring on it. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

05-25-2015, 04:11 PM	#38
BowtieOrDie Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 118	If you can get the stingray, get that. Haha if not, I would definitely get the SS. I've had my 1LT/RS for almost a year and a half, and I think I'm going to upgrade soon. I love my car, I just want more and I want that V8 sound too. __________________

05-25-2015, 05:20 AM	#31
klaatu barada nikto C5 Best Gen Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 229	I wouldn't buy a car with a OHC engine but we did drive a V6 car and was not impressed. Get the SS. There is also a lot more to the car than just the engine.

05-25-2015, 05:21 AM	#32
ShadowLS Drives: Black LS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 28	Drive both, see what you can afford. V8 is going to be faster. And sounds cooler V6 isnt a slouch, it is not slow by any means... I bought a v6 because it was very cheap. I almost always get 20 or so in the city and get low 30s on the highway. If you dont drive like an idiot you can get some good numbers out if it. I plan on upgrading to the new 6th gen though.. So if the 6th gen looks good to you, maybe wait.

05-25-2015, 07:36 AM	#34
sonnydurden Drives: ‘16 1SS & ‘19 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 2,086	I would go for the V8. I love them both, but the V8 feels better to me.

05-25-2015, 07:50 AM	#36
KR4545 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC area Posts: 304	the best car for DD is the Z28 hands down great in snow

05-25-2015, 02:33 PM	#37
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I would go with a V8 but with a manual transmission.

05-25-2015, 05:21 PM	#41
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	The V6 is a lot of car for the money.

05-25-2015, 05:34 PM	#42
cmracing Drives: 2014 RS/SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 191	If you are 6ft tall, don't get a sunroof, it takes away a LOT of headroom! Get the V8 and drive it easy. If you really want gas mileage forget the fat-azz Camaro and get a Corvette. I have one of each and the 'Vette gets far better mileage.