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08-09-2012, 05:12 PM
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Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: 87114
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I drive at least 700 miles per week. V8 payments are too high for me. I'm having fun modding to my preference. I have nothing to prove to others.
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08-09-2012, 05:38 PM
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Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
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I've test driven the SS more than once too- and my wife's told me to just get one about a dozen times when I'm in the middle of a mod!
But I'm unimpressed with them. The steering is heavy and the handling is sloppy. The cars drives (IMHO) like it weighs alot more than the V6. Maybe it's because of all the mods, but the V6 for me is just alot more fun to drive. 
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08-09-2012, 06:19 PM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tallahassee FL
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I woundnt consider a trade up at all. My camaro was basically my dream car. Sure I would have loved a V8 but seeing as I got the car as a 15 year old my dad couldn't justify the other 10k for a loaded 2SS and also did not want to give a V8 to a teen driver. I am more than happy with what I have and really my camaro has to much sentimental value to me to trade up. I will one day own another 5th gen but only if I can keep my current one. I plan on keeping My 10 V6 for the rest of my life.
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08-09-2012, 06:49 PM
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Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Great Lake State
Posts: 1,048
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I have other Camaros at home to have heart wrenching speed and torque in. This one is for commuting and stress relief on the way home from a long day in the retail trade! Nothing to prove to anyone.
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08-09-2012, 07:11 PM
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What it came down to was I could buy the SS and with the high monthly payments not be able to mod as much or I could V6 and to use the extra money play with it more. I wanted to learn to work on a car so I took the V6.
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08-09-2012, 07:29 PM
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7 year Cancer Survivor!
Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: East Tennessee
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Well I traded a 2010 V6 for a 2012 V6, I have all I need in the way of power that the V6 has. Speed and the need to hear the rumble of a V8 is no longer a priority for me. I put style, comfort, and overall driving pleasure as my needs and wants. The 2012 Camaro Convertible 1LT fulfills my every need and want in a car.
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08-09-2012, 07:34 PM
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Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 1,643
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Most modding the v6 probably are tempted with a higher starting horsepower, but for me I drive 3000 miles a month. With my mods I have gained good horsepower and the car is plenty quick when I want. I love the fact I have a car that handles as well and is as quick as it is while still getting 30 miles to the gallon hwy. win/win as far as I am concerned. Someday when my kids are out of the house and my driving drops off significantly I see myself in supercharged v8, but for now I couldn't be happier my car.
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08-09-2012, 07:48 PM
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Always bet on Black
Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Concord Nc
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Well I can't part with mine it part of the family now. I do like the v8 but I would rather build on what I have. I may get a 6 gen v8 and keep my ls. One reason is to be different yes it would be easy to by a SS but with mod fever the warranty will be gone in a year. Instead of buying a SS I choose to go fi hps turbo build in progress. Lscamaro you want go wrong if you choose hps. There will always be faster cars and haters but a true enthusiast enjoys what they have.
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08-09-2012, 09:04 PM
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08-09-2012, 09:07 PM
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don't need it, already got a V8 w/ 375lbs of torque and 9500lbs towing capacity, and BTW runs on regular
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08-09-2012, 09:55 PM
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V6 rocks .fast car good on gas .Ill take on a ss anyday
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08-10-2012, 08:09 AM
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Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Little Rock, AR
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08-10-2012, 08:12 AM
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Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Well done! BTW, it was nice meeting you at the Fest. You made some impressive passes even with tuning problems.
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08-10-2012, 08:14 AM
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Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Little Rock, AR
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