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DRKS1D3 · 03-21-2017, 04:06 PM

If I only had enough money for one vehicle and lived in Toronto, a Camaro wouldn't even make my list of vehicles to test drive.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-21-2017, 04:09 PM

V8 all the way! Not talking about just power or handling wise, but the sound!!

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Lil' Nasty · 03-21-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

This should be interesting. Op take them both out for a test drive.

+1 or.... how about the new I4?

flipstyledsm22 · 03-21-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

If I only had enough money for one vehicle and lived in Toronto, a Camaro wouldn't even make my list of vehicles to test drive.

Yep!!!!

Now if OP is an American fan, then hands down, nothing is more American than a V8 Camaro with bald eagle stitching on the head rests

JLSuperfly · 03-21-2017, 04:38 PM

If a vert is important to you, then go with a V6.
Next question. Auto or manual?

sbubbaklein · 03-21-2017, 04:49 PM

Convertible
As they say if the top goes down the fun goes up. Or is it if the top goes down the price goes up.
I never regretted getting the vert, you usually don't end driving over about 65mph with the top down so no need for fast or loud car. Do however get premium sound so you can turn the tunes up.

Royal Tiger · 03-21-2017, 04:57 PM

I personally enjoyed the top down at triple digits.

flipstyledsm22 · 03-21-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I personally enjoyed the top down at triple digits.

I've done it several times too on the Mexican Toll Way.

Mike J · 03-21-2017, 05:04 PM

Try them both out..I went for the V6 vert after that. It's just so damn sexy with the top down and more power than you really need. Also check with your insurance company to fund out the diff in cost and having to use premium gas.

Welker2 · 03-21-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

The only way to know for sure is to drive both. I wasn't happy with the get-up-n-go of the v6, but there are plenty of others here that are.

This ^^^ ... Go take each for a test drive and then decide.

littlewing57 · 03-21-2017, 05:13 PM

I got a great deal on a 2013 RS and I've REALLY enjoyed making a few mods to it. I don't know that I would have done that with a V8. If you think you'd enjoy making changes - intake, exhaust, headers (depending on the year), etc, then go with the v6. But if you want ALL the fun you can tolerate right out of the box then you should get a V8. I don't regret my decision AT ALL and I'm looking forward to a round of handling upgrades this summer. I live in Michigan and have a Silverado to drive on the bad days but other than that 'Scarlett' is my daily driver. Hope that helps... Good luck!

Restlessone · 03-21-2017, 05:28 PM

I have a Silverado4X4 for my winter car so that's not a issue'
Manual transmission only have no desire to drive another automatic.
My first new car was a 1967 SS 350 Camaro, sure wish I'd never sold that car, been a chevy guy all my life, I was 21.
I'm leaning towards an SS but the vert keeps grabbing me.
I've spent the last two months visiting a friend in Kissimee, FL, home on the 8th so will have to make a choice then.

Royal Tiger · 03-21-2017, 05:34 PM

SS convertible. If you don't you'll always second guess yourself. You can tell now.

Talladega · 03-21-2017, 05:44 PM

Go with the V8 and this is coming from a guy with a V6. I bought mine about a year ago and and just starting to wish I had spend the extra money and got the V8. Not that I regret it cause the 6 is still a great car but there is more to be had in the SS, and the V6 doesn't really get that much better fuel mileage than the SS. Either way a manual transmission should be the only option.

03-21-2017, 04:06 PM	#15
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	If I only had enough money for one vehicle and lived in Toronto, a Camaro wouldn't even make my list of vehicles to test drive. __________________ 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!".

03-21-2017, 04:09 PM	#16
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,561	V8 all the way! Not talking about just power or handling wise, but the sound!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

03-21-2017, 04:49 PM	#20
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,001 View My Garage	Convertible As they say if the top goes down the fun goes up. Or is it if the top goes down the price goes up. I never regretted getting the vert, you usually don't end driving over about 65mph with the top down so no need for fast or loud car. Do however get premium sound so you can turn the tunes up. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

03-21-2017, 04:38 PM	#19
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	If a vert is important to you, then go with a V6. Next question. Auto or manual?

03-21-2017, 04:57 PM	#21
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I personally enjoyed the top down at triple digits.

03-21-2017, 05:04 PM	#23
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 580 View My Garage	Try them both out..I went for the V6 vert after that. It's just so damn sexy with the top down and more power than you really need. Also check with your insurance company to fund out the diff in cost and having to use premium gas.

03-21-2017, 05:13 PM	#25
littlewing57 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	I got a great deal on a 2013 RS and I've REALLY enjoyed making a few mods to it. I don't know that I would have done that with a V8. If you think you'd enjoy making changes - intake, exhaust, headers (depending on the year), etc, then go with the v6. But if you want ALL the fun you can tolerate right out of the box then you should get a V8. I don't regret my decision AT ALL and I'm looking forward to a round of handling upgrades this summer. I live in Michigan and have a Silverado to drive on the bad days but other than that 'Scarlett' is my daily driver. Hope that helps... Good luck!

03-21-2017, 05:28 PM	#26
Restlessone Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 19	I have a Silverado4X4 for my winter car so that's not a issue' Manual transmission only have no desire to drive another automatic. My first new car was a 1967 SS 350 Camaro, sure wish I'd never sold that car, been a chevy guy all my life, I was 21. I'm leaning towards an SS but the vert keeps grabbing me. I've spent the last two months visiting a friend in Kissimee, FL, home on the 8th so will have to make a choice then.

03-21-2017, 05:34 PM	#27
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	SS convertible. If you don't you'll always second guess yourself. You can tell now.

03-21-2017, 05:44 PM	#28
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	Go with the V8 and this is coming from a guy with a V6. I bought mine about a year ago and and just starting to wish I had spend the extra money and got the V8. Not that I regret it cause the 6 is still a great car but there is more to be had in the SS, and the V6 doesn't really get that much better fuel mileage than the SS. Either way a manual transmission should be the only option.