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Supermans · 07-26-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 96CAMaro

The only difference between the V6 and the V8 as far as fuel economy is concerned is 3 MPG (26 for the V6 and 23 for both V8's, auto and manual). I'll be using my as a daily cruzer.

A 3 MPG difference could be a lot or not that much depending on your income and driving habits. I fill up my tank about once a week, so at the current price of gas, I would be spending $12 a week more on gas or $48 a month more or $576 a year more filling up those extra 3 gallons a week. as we know, gas prices fluctuat so any calculation will be way off in the end but probably higher than you can predict.. If you are thinking about saving money, you not only will be spending less for the V6, you will save on insurance and gas.. Owning the V8 is a luxury and if you want to have that extra money at the end of the year, then you need to go with the V6..

I'm still getting a V8 unless gas hits $10 a gallon.. Then it stay s in the garage to use on the weekends while I go out and buy an electric scooter to get me around..lol....

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Absolutely! Not in winter though.

same here. I will own a beater for the and drive it into the ground so that my Camaro never has to encounter salt.

But when spring hits, out comes the SS

bouncertime · 07-27-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 96CAMaro

The only difference between the V6 and the V8 as far as fuel economy is concerned is 3 MPG (26 for the V6 and 23 for both V8's, auto and manual). I'll be using my as a daily cruzer.

Don't forget that it is 26 MPG on regular with the V6 and 23 MPG on Premium with the V8.

I am looking for a used cheap car to use now for a daily driver and I don't plan on getting rid of it when I get my Camaro. I may drive it to work every once in a while, but not everyday.

Jak · 07-27-2008, 12:48 AM

Daily driver from May to October, she's not gonna touch any snow.

Sterling · 07-27-2008, 02:09 AM

I'm driving mine every day. I drive a lot of highway miles too so the AFM should make a significant difference for me, and I'll still get the V8 performance when I want it.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-27-2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M@ym@Y132

I'm gonna drive it like I i stole it!!!!!

Are you my neighbor?

Did you get on my wireless computer and post for me?

HECK YEAH!!!!!! This will be my daily driver and THEN some!

kamisxy · 07-27-2008, 02:12 AM

Nah iam juz use it for the weekends....got my civic to do the dirty work

Emher · 07-27-2008, 10:10 AM

Yup, at least for the summer.

playhard67 · 07-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Daily Driver for me.....currently 3 miles to work (but, moving next Spring and will be a longer drive).

Yesdearithasabackseat · 07-27-2008, 10:51 AM

Definetly gonna drive it every day. Will be cheaper than the Nissan Titan I am driving every day now.

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncertime

Don't forget that it is 26 MPG on regular with the V6 and 23 MPG on Premium with the V8.

I am looking for a used cheap car to use now for a daily driver and I don't plan on getting rid of it when I get my Camaro. I may drive it to work every once in a while, but not everyday.

premium is only a recommendation, it is not required

dvnt88 · 07-27-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotsman

Just curious? Though I'm 75% for the V6 at this moment the other 25% still wants to go for the SS. Thing is my next car will be my DAILY DRIVER, and if I go the V8 route I have the feeling i'm gonna have to move as close as possible to work to mitigate the possibility of regular visits to the gas station.

Yep, will drive my SS everyday with pride. I can't see spending 30+K for a car to drive it just on weekends and gas is what it is, so ya either deal with it or get something else 'cause these cars aren't designed to be highly fuel efficient. ")

ULTIMATEORANGESS · 07-27-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dvnt88

Yep, will drive my SS everyday with pride. I can't see spending 30+K for a car to drive it just on weekends and gas is what it is, so ya either deal with it or get something else 'cause these cars aren't designed to be highly fuel efficient. ")

agreed. im buying mine to drive it and itll get better mileage than my H/C SS. ill need to sell my GTO first though.

these should be nice driving cars anyway.

PA FAST · 07-27-2008, 04:09 PM

Probably not, I have access to another vehicle and I plan on using that vehicle. Also I won't use this vehicle during the winter, under a car cover it goes.

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07-27-2008, 12:48 AM	#18
Jak Drives: 03 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627	Daily driver from May to October, she's not gonna touch any snow.

07-27-2008, 02:09 AM	#19
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I'm driving mine every day. I drive a lot of highway miles too so the AFM should make a significant difference for me, and I'll still get the V8 performance when I want it.

07-27-2008, 02:12 AM	#21
kamisxy Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 68	Nah iam juz use it for the weekends....got my civic to do the dirty work

07-27-2008, 10:10 AM	#22
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Yup, at least for the summer.

07-27-2008, 10:19 AM	#23
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,098	Daily Driver for me.....currently 3 miles to work (but, moving next Spring and will be a longer drive).

07-27-2008, 10:51 AM	#24
Yesdearithasabackseat Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12 View My Garage	Definetly gonna drive it every day. Will be cheaper than the Nissan Titan I am driving every day now.

07-27-2008, 04:09 PM	#28
PA FAST Future Camaro Driver. Drives: 2009 Escape/2007 Ridgeline Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northeastern, PA (Poconos) Posts: 479	Probably not, I have access to another vehicle and I plan on using that vehicle. Also I won't use this vehicle during the winter, under a car cover it goes.