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Jsafe17 · 01-08-2015, 08:10 PM

Just think how nice it will be to not have to explain that it's only a v6 to everyone who compliments you on how nice your car looks..and then asks you if it's fast...
and that feeling of wanting to slink down in your seat when you see an SS on the road beside you..

KaBoom1701 · 01-08-2015, 08:12 PM

Just do what I did and skip the V8 and go for the ZL1!

eohiov65 · 01-08-2015, 08:20 PM

for me it was not. In order to even get the diff in 0-60 you pretty much need to be a pro with perfect condition. On motorcycles I can hit 0-60 limits with perfect condition. I am more of a top end speed junky I have hit speeds over 174 MPH on motorcycle and 167 MPH in a car. Now having made that statement I wanted a vert, all verts are limited to 155 MPH. So again for me it is not worth the extra $.

PalmerGA · 01-08-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eohiov65

...all verts are limited to 155 MPH. So again for me it is not worth the extra $.

Bummer. Really drags out the commute, doesn't it?

Ace0751 · 01-08-2015, 08:37 PM

Test it out first before making any decisions. I test drove both and both were a lot of fun, I would've went with the V6 but the dealers weren't taking what I wanted for the trade so I saw the V8 someone referred me to and when I drove that it felt good and they offered what I wanted. V6 is fun V8 is a lot more fun and thensome. If you have the extra cash go for it.

fpdsniper · 01-08-2015, 08:46 PM

My wife actually wanted the Camaro every since she saw a brand new Synergy Green model at a dealership a few years back. It was a 2010 V6. I told her at that time, if we ever get one, the color is fine. However, it must be a V8. No offense to V6 owners, but in my mind a true "Muscle Car" means big V8 power. Little did I know that narrowing it down to a Synergy Green V8 model makes it a pretty tough car to find! We found ours and bought it on New Years Eve. Got to drive it a few days before the snow started flying, so it's in storage now for the winter. Now, I just read these threads and dream of good weather to come....

enzia35 · 01-08-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by p3jason

Test drive the 8. You will answer your own question.

I need to do this.

eohiov65 · 01-08-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Bummer. Really drags out the commute, doesn't it?

lol

omgitsmiketuck · 01-08-2015, 09:11 PM

I think this is somewhat of an obsurd question. Is an extra 110hp worth it? (Depending on your year)... Obvioisly it is. the question shouldnt be is it worth it. it should be, do u want to Want to live with increased payments with your current financial situation. For both the car and the insurance id imagine. If money is no object, obviously you should do it.

wally mayfield · 01-08-2015, 09:22 PM

mdolandese · 01-08-2015, 09:30 PM

Test drive both cars then make your OWN DECISION, not what everyone else things!!! Now to answer your question I think it's worth it for you if you could afford it and aren't financially strapped. Yes most people think the 8 is better, but that doesn't mean the 6 sucks just different needs for different people and I could guarantee you if you pull the trigger you won't ever look back with no buyers remorse. Just my 2 cents

mdolandese · 01-08-2015, 09:32 PM

Ok I drive a 8

007s 'Vert · 01-08-2015, 09:53 PM

wasn't worth it to me when I upgraded my ride, I just wanted the vert a whole lot more than more power.....and yes I test drove both v6 and v8, ya i liked the v8, just didn't think it was worth another ten grand.
after owning a v6 for two years I found I was rather impressed with the performance, so I stuck with it and have absolutely no remorse, however if it is what you want and can afford, then by all means get it....after all, it's gonna be YOUR car, and YOU will have to deal with it

Nor Cal ZL1 · 01-09-2015, 12:08 AM

If power is your thing there shouldn't be any remorse. Be prepared to spend more on fuel and tires.

01-08-2015, 08:12 PM	#16
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Just do what I did and skip the V8 and go for the ZL1! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-08-2015, 09:22 PM	#24
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Attached Images __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

01-08-2015, 09:53 PM	#27
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	wasn't worth it to me when I upgraded my ride, I just wanted the vert a whole lot more than more power.....and yes I test drove both v6 and v8, ya i liked the v8, just didn't think it was worth another ten grand. after owning a v6 for two years I found I was rather impressed with the performance, so I stuck with it and have absolutely no remorse, however if it is what you want and can afford, then by all means get it....after all, it's gonna be YOUR car, and YOU will have to deal with it __________________

01-08-2015, 08:10 PM	#15
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	Just think how nice it will be to not have to explain that it's only a v6 to everyone who compliments you on how nice your car looks..and then asks you if it's fast... and that feeling of wanting to slink down in your seat when you see an SS on the road beside you..

01-08-2015, 08:20 PM	#17
eohiov65 Drives: 2014 Camaro Convertible V6 LT1 19" Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ojio Posts: 15 View My Garage	for me it was not. In order to even get the diff in 0-60 you pretty much need to be a pro with perfect condition. On motorcycles I can hit 0-60 limits with perfect condition. I am more of a top end speed junky I have hit speeds over 174 MPH on motorcycle and 167 MPH in a car. Now having made that statement I wanted a vert, all verts are limited to 155 MPH. So again for me it is not worth the extra $.

01-08-2015, 08:37 PM	#19
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Test it out first before making any decisions. I test drove both and both were a lot of fun, I would've went with the V6 but the dealers weren't taking what I wanted for the trade so I saw the V8 someone referred me to and when I drove that it felt good and they offered what I wanted. V6 is fun V8 is a lot more fun and thensome. If you have the extra cash go for it.

01-08-2015, 08:46 PM	#20
fpdsniper Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 77	My wife actually wanted the Camaro every since she saw a brand new Synergy Green model at a dealership a few years back. It was a 2010 V6. I told her at that time, if we ever get one, the color is fine. However, it must be a V8. No offense to V6 owners, but in my mind a true "Muscle Car" means big V8 power. Little did I know that narrowing it down to a Synergy Green V8 model makes it a pretty tough car to find! We found ours and bought it on New Years Eve. Got to drive it a few days before the snow started flying, so it's in storage now for the winter. Now, I just read these threads and dream of good weather to come....

01-08-2015, 09:11 PM	#23
omgitsmiketuck Drives: 2011 LS V6 (M) & 2019 LS I4 (AT) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 346	I think this is somewhat of an obsurd question. Is an extra 110hp worth it? (Depending on your year)... Obvioisly it is. the question shouldnt be is it worth it. it should be, do u want to Want to live with increased payments with your current financial situation. For both the car and the insurance id imagine. If money is no object, obviously you should do it.

01-08-2015, 09:30 PM	#25
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	Test drive both cars then make your OWN DECISION, not what everyone else things!!! Now to answer your question I think it's worth it for you if you could afford it and aren't financially strapped. Yes most people think the 8 is better, but that doesn't mean the 6 sucks just different needs for different people and I could guarantee you if you pull the trigger you won't ever look back with no buyers remorse. Just my 2 cents

01-08-2015, 09:32 PM	#26
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	Ok I drive a 8

01-09-2015, 12:08 AM	#28
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	If power is your thing there shouldn't be any remorse. Be prepared to spend more on fuel and tires.