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warnerwh · 07-23-2016, 02:36 AM

Be happy with your Camaro. I love the body style and the v6 has very respectable power, the equal than the 2005 Mustang GT I sold several months ago which was car of the year in 05 by most magazines I think. Also the Camaro v6 will handle better than most cars.

Performance these days is amazing to me. Your v6 is making over 323 horsepower and 270 ft lbs of torque. That's respectable and amazing. A few decades ago(1984) I bought a Mustang GT with 175 horsepower and 225 ft lbs of torque which was stock for the 5.0. Quarter mile was 16.1 same as a Ferrari 308 if I remember correctly. I bought it because it was faster than the Camaro with the v8. The quarter mile time for the v6 Camaro of today is about 14.1 which is a fast car. Makes me wonder how fast the cars are that the people own who are asking you why you didn't get a v8.

You will enjoy that car very much. Unless you are worried about a second in the quarter mile you have plenty of power so a v8 isn't necessary. Also over 99% of the time you aren't using all of your power nor is anybody else. Enjoy

drew peacock · 07-23-2016, 03:13 AM

if like many of us here your an enthusiast then buying the v6 is not an option..YOU WILL get laughed at and talked about at car meets..beacause the v6 IS NOT a muscle car
buy the v8 then the haters can say nothing..if u just need a nice car to get from A to B then buy the v6.

dantemcc · 07-23-2016, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

if like many of us here your an enthusiast then buying the v6 is not an option..YOU WILL get laughed at and talked about at car meets..beacause the v6 IS NOT a muscle car
buy the v8 then the haters can say nothing..if u just need a nice car to get from A to B then buy the v6.

Never go full retard

camaro eth eth · 07-23-2016, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dantemcc

I dont do anything but clown on the people who are actually concerned enough to ask.

Key in point.

I don't think my camera has enough memory space to make a video on why I don't like v6 owners. I don't even know where I would start lmao

songsj · 07-23-2016, 06:23 AM

I've owned both, and love my V8 however the V6 was a great power plant too. Buy what you want and can afford and be happy. They are all nice cars, half the people on the road don't know what you have and the other half don't care. If you're happy that should be all that matters.

fhrex · 07-23-2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dantemcc

Never go full retard

ROFL!!!

drew peacock · 07-23-2016, 08:16 AM

when i had a v6 mustangs it gave jealous twats something to laugh at,
owning the v8 stops that..people will judge you and talk about u if your a car nut..

i'm not putting the v6 down at all..ofc it's a great car...BUT IT IS NOT AND NEVER WILL BE THE REAL DEAL.
that's the truth that even people like my wife that knows nothing about cars..even she knows u HAVE to buy the v8 if your a petrol head

Jasper · 07-23-2016, 08:24 AM

I've never had anyone ask me what's under the hood. That's probably because they can hear what's under there

But to be honest, if I buy all my cars slightly used. It makes no sense to me to ever buy brand new and pay all the upfront cost when someone else could pay it. I saved about $20K an only had 16,000KM on it! If I were to buy new, it would have had to be a V6 and I probably would have always wish I had gotten the V8. That's just the way I am. I had a base model Grand Prix once and was not happy everytime I saw a GTP go by me. So I upgraded and learned from that. Now I wish I had the 6th Gen because the interior is so nice. Performance wise I'm totally fine with my 5th Gen.

If you enjoy it, enjoy it. Not too many cars out there where the V6 version looks pretty much the same as the higher end model. Camaro rocks.

J

dantemcc · 07-23-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro eth eth

I don't think my camera has enough memory space to make a video on why I don't like v6 owners. I don't even know where I would start lmao

Im sorry to hear that. I would love to have watched it so I could have a good laugh. I love you SS and 1LE guys something fierce. Some of you are absolutely HILARIOUS. You guys entertain me to no end. Thank you for existing and bringing me so much laughter

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

when i had a v6 mustangs it gave jealous twats something to laugh at,
owning the v8 stops that..people will judge you and talk about u if your a car nut..

i'm not putting the v6 down at all..ofc it's a great car...BUT IT IS NOT AND NEVER WILL BE THE REAL DEAL.
that's the truth that even people like my wife that knows nothing about cars..even she knows u HAVE to buy the v8 if your a petrol head

petrolhead*‎(plural petrolheads) (colloquial) A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport. (colloquial, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) A bogan who is overly fond of his car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.

Dont see anyrhing about engine cylinder count in the definition of a petrol head, thus you are wrong.

drew peacock · 07-23-2016, 08:37 AM

can argue back and forth for a million years...v6 great car v8 way better and the real deal..that is the way it is in the real world..
i have nothing more to really say about it..

deweyg63 · 07-23-2016, 09:00 AM

If it bothers you enough to start a thread about it then you should have bought an SS

Flotek · 07-23-2016, 09:05 AM

I know for me I didn't buy the v6 rs for them .. I bought it for me . The fuel economy the 15,000 less sticker and great looks are why I went this route .

deweyg63 · 07-23-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flotek

I know for me I didn't buy the v6 rs for them .. I bought it for me . The fuel economy the 15,000 less sticker and great looks are why I went this route .

What is your V6 mpg?

Rusty35 · 07-23-2016, 09:12 AM

Not a V6 hater myself, but a couple questions come to mind.

1 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the prices were the same?
2 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the prices and the performance number were identical?
3 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the V6 cost more than the V8 ?
4 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the V6 made more hp and torque than the V8?
5 Will the V6 guys tell the I4 guys they shoulda got a v6?

07-23-2016, 02:36 AM	#85
warnerwh Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Salem, Or Posts: 106	Be happy with your Camaro. I love the body style and the v6 has very respectable power, the equal than the 2005 Mustang GT I sold several months ago which was car of the year in 05 by most magazines I think. Also the Camaro v6 will handle better than most cars. Performance these days is amazing to me. Your v6 is making over 323 horsepower and 270 ft lbs of torque. That's respectable and amazing. A few decades ago(1984) I bought a Mustang GT with 175 horsepower and 225 ft lbs of torque which was stock for the 5.0. Quarter mile was 16.1 same as a Ferrari 308 if I remember correctly. I bought it because it was faster than the Camaro with the v8. The quarter mile time for the v6 Camaro of today is about 14.1 which is a fast car. Makes me wonder how fast the cars are that the people own who are asking you why you didn't get a v8. You will enjoy that car very much. Unless you are worried about a second in the quarter mile you have plenty of power so a v8 isn't necessary. Also over 99% of the time you aren't using all of your power nor is anybody else. Enjoy Last edited by warnerwh; 07-23-2016 at 03:25 AM.

07-23-2016, 08:24 AM	#92
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 547	I've never had anyone ask me what's under the hood. That's probably because they can hear what's under there But to be honest, if I buy all my cars slightly used. It makes no sense to me to ever buy brand new and pay all the upfront cost when someone else could pay it. I saved about $20K an only had 16,000KM on it! If I were to buy new, it would have had to be a V6 and I probably would have always wish I had gotten the V8. That's just the way I am. I had a base model Grand Prix once and was not happy everytime I saw a GTP go by me. So I upgraded and learned from that. Now I wish I had the 6th Gen because the interior is so nice. Performance wise I'm totally fine with my 5th Gen. If you enjoy it, enjoy it. Not too many cars out there where the V6 version looks pretty much the same as the higher end model. Camaro rocks. J __________________ Mods: Vararam intake, Solo axleback, Vitesse throttle controller, Tune, 3.91's, BTR Cam, headers, hi-flow cats. NO MUFFS

07-23-2016, 03:13 AM	#86
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	if like many of us here your an enthusiast then buying the v6 is not an option..YOU WILL get laughed at and talked about at car meets..beacause the v6 IS NOT a muscle car buy the v8 then the haters can say nothing..if u just need a nice car to get from A to B then buy the v6.

07-23-2016, 06:23 AM	#89
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 798	I've owned both, and love my V8 however the V6 was a great power plant too. Buy what you want and can afford and be happy. They are all nice cars, half the people on the road don't know what you have and the other half don't care. If you're happy that should be all that matters.

07-23-2016, 08:16 AM	#91
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	when i had a v6 mustangs it gave jealous twats something to laugh at, owning the v8 stops that..people will judge you and talk about u if your a car nut.. i'm not putting the v6 down at all..ofc it's a great car...BUT IT IS NOT AND NEVER WILL BE THE REAL DEAL. that's the truth that even people like my wife that knows nothing about cars..even she knows u HAVE to buy the v8 if your a petrol head

07-23-2016, 08:37 AM	#94
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	can argue back and forth for a million years...v6 great car v8 way better and the real deal..that is the way it is in the real world.. i have nothing more to really say about it..

07-23-2016, 09:00 AM	#95
deweyg63 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 500+ h.p. monster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston IL Posts: 272	If it bothers you enough to start a thread about it then you should have bought an SS

07-23-2016, 09:05 AM	#96
Flotek Drives: 2015 RS camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 187	I know for me I didn't buy the v6 rs for them .. I bought it for me . The fuel economy the 15,000 less sticker and great looks are why I went this route .

07-23-2016, 09:12 AM	#98
Rusty35 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 474	Not a V6 hater myself, but a couple questions come to mind. 1 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the prices were the same? 2 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the prices and the performance number were identical? 3 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the V6 cost more than the V8 ? 4 Would you buy a V6 or a V8 if the V6 made more hp and torque than the V8? 5 Will the V6 guys tell the I4 guys they shoulda got a v6?