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efpardo · 06-14-2009, 11:41 PM

I love my V6 – It has a subdued rumble compared to the V8, but it’s still there without being obnoxious. My 77 Camaro is no match in any way, even after dropping in the V8 and 4bbl Edledbbock. The power in my 2010 is definitely there when I want it. I think the V8 is a great engine, and if you chose it—great. For me, the best choice is the V6. Either way, it’s a Camaro, so be proud of that choice.
My 2010 Camaro

bluch · 06-14-2009, 11:43 PM

MAN, I CANNOT WAIT FOR MINE!

acehole · 06-15-2009, 12:05 AM

love my car but sometimes when i let up on the clutch i hear a rattle underneath sounds like the linkage is rattling down there sometimes....dunno

socalicrusin · 06-15-2009, 10:09 PM

Hey all....Well, honestly (coming from an 08 Trailblazer SS), I tested the V6 to see what the hype was all about. I have to say this-- even though you may not agree--- this car was a gutless wonder...I will be getting the V8 for sure now. I just don't think of the car the same in a V6. Maybe the power of the new V6 is a reminder of what power we had on our '69 327....? I'm just sayin'....

rolnslo · 06-15-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by socalicrusin

Hey all....Well, honestly (coming from an 08 Trailblazer SS), I tested the V6 to see what the hype was all about. I have to say this-- even though you may not agree--- this car was a gutless wonder...I will be getting the V8 for sure now. I just don't think of the car the same in a V6. Maybe the power of the new V6 is a reminder of what power we had on our '69 327....? I'm just sayin'....

Go test drive an SS with an automatic. The specs for HP & torque for the L99 is pretty much the same as your Trailblazer SS. Coming out of that truck and getting into a v6 Camaro, yeah, it's going to seem gutless when you are missing 33% of the torque and 25% of the HP while only giving up 500 lbs.

aberg · 06-16-2009, 07:46 AM

I have 700 miles on my 2LT/RS. I love everything about the car. Everyone that has looked at it loves it. My niece looked at it and bought one the next day. Home-run for Chevy.

Camaromom3 · 06-16-2009, 08:14 AM

I'm jealous...and anxious, can't wait to get mine! I ordered the SIM, V6 on 5-22...still at 1100....hoping things will get rolling soon.

fixxer56 · 06-16-2009, 09:14 AM

Most of the people who stop me and ask about the car are surprised when i tell them that my car is a V-6, even more when i tell them the horsepower and all the options for the price..I get alot of people say Wow!

philthy · 06-16-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

Most of the people who stop me and ask about the car are surprised when i tell them that my car is a V-6, even more when i tell them the horsepower and all the options for the price..I get alot of people say Wow!

I get the same reaction from everyone!

tjd24 · 06-16-2009, 10:07 AM

I've got 1,100 miles on my 2LT RS now and enjoying every mile. There is more than enough power, especially merging/passing on the highway. My commute is 30 miles each way with most on a secondary road at speeds of 30-40mph given traffic volume. As such the mpg is around 22 but to be expected as I can't maintain a 40-50mph which should yield better overall mpg. I didn't buy the Camaro for its fuel efficiency, I wanted it for its heritage (both as a muscle car and that my sister had a '74 which I never got to drive) and complete design package - engine, exterior and interior.

I am thoroughly delighted with my Camaro, and after taking my sister for a drive this past Sunday she's now got the fever as well and may just go for her second Camaro 35 years later...

KJS · 06-16-2009, 07:59 PM

V6 does it for me. Great car, no problems, happier than a pig in pig poop(?)
Would do the exact same if I had to do it again. As a matter of fact, if I was given the choice for the same $, I'd do the V6 in a heartbeat.
Mmmm.... THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA

socalicrusin · 06-16-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Go test drive an SS with an automatic. The specs for HP & torque for the L99 is pretty much the same as your Trailblazer SS. Coming out of that truck and getting into a v6 Camaro, yeah, it's going to seem gutless when you are missing 33% of the torque and 25% of the HP while only giving up 500 lbs.

I see your point and it's taken. I just thought it would have been more impressive from all the hype coming from everyone. I thought since I was coming from those stats on the TBSS that I would've been pleasantly surprised. I was unfortunately let down. I do think it still looked great! Kudos to all who scored theirs early. I'm hoping to get Camaro 2SS from the second batch as my 1st batch Trailblazer SS was riddled with problems so much so that I had to trade it in for another one out of the second production batch (which turned out awesome)!!

JesseJames · 06-17-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by socalicrusin

I see your point and it's taken. I just thought it would have been more impressive from all the hype coming from everyone. I thought since I was coming from those stats on the TBSS that I would've been pleasantly surprised. I was unfortunately let down. I do think it still looked great! Kudos to all who scored theirs early. I'm hoping to get Camaro 2SS from the second batch as my 1st batch Trailblazer SS was riddled with problems so much so that I had to trade it in for another one out of the second production batch (which turned out awesome)!!

if it is the automatic, make sure you drive it in "M"

06-14-2009, 11:43 PM	#16
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	MAN, I CANNOT WAIT FOR MINE! __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

06-15-2009, 10:09 PM	#18
socalicrusin Drives: 2010 Camaro2SS/RS Summit White A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347 View My Garage	V6 Feed Back Hey all....Well, honestly (coming from an 08 Trailblazer SS), I tested the V6 to see what the hype was all about. I have to say this-- even though you may not agree--- this car was a gutless wonder...I will be getting the V8 for sure now. I just don't think of the car the same in a V6. Maybe the power of the new V6 is a reminder of what power we had on our '69 327....? I'm just sayin'....

06-16-2009, 09:14 AM	#22
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	Most of the people who stop me and ask about the car are surprised when i tell them that my car is a V-6, even more when i tell them the horsepower and all the options for the price..I get alot of people say Wow! __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

06-16-2009, 10:07 AM	#24
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	I've got 1,100 miles on my 2LT RS now and enjoying every mile. There is more than enough power, especially merging/passing on the highway. My commute is 30 miles each way with most on a secondary road at speeds of 30-40mph given traffic volume. As such the mpg is around 22 but to be expected as I can't maintain a 40-50mph which should yield better overall mpg. I didn't buy the Camaro for its fuel efficiency, I wanted it for its heritage (both as a muscle car and that my sister had a '74 which I never got to drive) and complete design package - engine, exterior and interior. I am thoroughly delighted with my Camaro, and after taking my sister for a drive this past Sunday she's now got the fever as well and may just go for her second Camaro 35 years later... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

06-16-2009, 07:59 PM	#25
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	V6 does it for me. Great car, no problems, happier than a pig in pig poop(?) Would do the exact same if I had to do it again. As a matter of fact, if I was given the choice for the same $, I'd do the V6 in a heartbeat. Mmmm.... THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-14-2009, 11:41 PM	#15
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	I love my V6 – It has a subdued rumble compared to the V8, but it’s still there without being obnoxious. My 77 Camaro is no match in any way, even after dropping in the V8 and 4bbl Edledbbock. The power in my 2010 is definitely there when I want it. I think the V8 is a great engine, and if you chose it—great. For me, the best choice is the V6. Either way, it’s a Camaro, so be proud of that choice. My 2010 Camaro

06-15-2009, 12:05 AM	#17
acehole Drives: mits lancer oz Join Date: May 2009 Location: shawnee Posts: 195	love my car but sometimes when i let up on the clutch i hear a rattle underneath sounds like the linkage is rattling down there sometimes....dunno

06-16-2009, 07:46 AM	#20
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	I have 700 miles on my 2LT/RS. I love everything about the car. Everyone that has looked at it loves it. My niece looked at it and bought one the next day. Home-run for Chevy.

06-16-2009, 08:14 AM	#21
Camaromom3 Drives: 2010 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 197 View My Garage	I'm jealous...and anxious, can't wait to get mine! I ordered the SIM, V6 on 5-22...still at 1100....hoping things will get rolling soon.

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