Is the V6 enough power for the weight of the LT?

[Thrillz]

Originally Posted by scrming

Being up in Canada... have you had one of those nice 10 degree C mornings yet? LOL

Dude don't go there with the weather in Canada. Ive had the car close to 2 weeks now i think ive seen the sun twice ugh.

[Number 3]

2bravo, you're new so you may not have read all the posts I've made on Number 3 a 1LT V6 from the CTF. I had the good fortune to put 15,000 miles on that car and enjoyed every single mile. I also had an SS for several months after that and yes, the SS is supreme for speed, but every time I drive a V6 I am still amazed. I actually have a 2LT right now for a little while and it is still just as much fun as the first drive in Number 3 way back in December.

There is plenty of ooomph for a really good time in the V6 cars. I've read very few posts from anyone who regretted their purchase.

[OUR72GTO]

Yes.

[Thrillz]

Originally Posted by 2bravo

This is good to hear...

Truth be told, I think i would probably just get myself into trouble with the V8... it's like a ticket waiting to happen.

To be honest if your not careful this V6 will get you into trouble as well

[2bravo]

Originally Posted by Thrillz

To be honest if your not careful this V6 will get you into trouble as well

Yeah true...

Originally Posted by Number 3

2bravo, you're new so you may not have read all the posts I've made on Number 3 a 1LT V6 from the CTF. I had the good fortune to put 15,000 miles on that car and enjoyed every single mile. I also had an SS for several months after that and yes, the SS is supreme for speed, but every time I drive a V6 I am still amazed. I actually have a 2LT right now for a little while and it is still just as much fun as the first drive in Number 3 way back in December.

There is plenty of ooomph for a really good time in the V6 cars. I've read very few posts from anyone who regretted their purchase.

I'll try to find your posts, thanks very much for your response!

[a6pk2go]

Originally Posted by philthy

Plenty of power in my opinion. Very happy with my V-6!

Originally Posted by blakeequalshyphy

The v6 is fast. I don't care what anyone else says

Originally Posted by 5thGenCamaroChick

I think another poster said it best a while back:

"Little brother ain't no slouch."

'nuff said.

Originally Posted by Thrillz

Im old school all my previous toys had to be V8's or nothing.My last V8 was a 6.6 litre to give u an idea what i liked. I can afford any model it was just what i found was correct for me. This is my daily driver so i thought what the hell ill read about the V6 then test drive both motors before i form my final opinion. After test driving both models yes the V8 is amazing but the V6 shocked the hell out of me how good it was. Imo it goes like a scared rabbit when broken in for a daily driver its tons of power. My advice test drive one and form your own opinion. Gm hit a home run imo with both offerings there is no wrong choice.

[01pewterz28]

I test drove a 2010 V6 Camaro plenty of power kind of felt like driving a LS1 w/ 2.73 gears.

[Kaoz]

Originally Posted by scrming

Being up in Canada... have you had one of those nice 10 degree C mornings yet? LOL

I've had 2 degree C mornings.

[MontyCarlo]

The LT is about 30% heavier than your last car, but its engine has 50% more power. It's a net gain.

[Speed 1]

It's a very good V6!!! Plenty for me!!!

[Sir Nuke]

Bravo, the frist car I drove with this motor wasn't the Camaro, in fact, its my STS Caddy, which is heavier than our Camaros. I think my Caddy kicks some a$$ and it does, once I got my Camaro, then I was really impressed. The very first car I ever owned NEW, was a 2nd Gen Camaro RS, and now that I have all the kids out of the house, its time for Daddy to have a NEW TOY! and I am in 7th Heaven!

[2bravo]

Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

The LT is about 30% heavier than your last car, but its engine has 50% more power. It's a net gain.

You bring up a very interesting point... I hadn't thought about it like that.

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Bravo, the frist car I drove with this motor wasn't the Camaro, in fact, its my STS Caddy, which is heavier than our Camaros. I think my Caddy kicks some a$$ and it does, once I got my Camaro, then I was really impressed. The very first car I ever owned NEW, was a 2nd Gen Camaro RS, and now that I have all the kids out of the house, its time for Daddy to have a NEW TOY! and I am in 7th Heaven!

Yeah this will be my very first "new" car... that is if I don't shop around for a lightly used one, but I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. Thanks for you input!

I definitely want to get a manual, which I think will probably make the '6 feel even sportier. This will be my first manual car as well.

[JBsC6]

GO to any cadillac dealer and test drive one of the many cts 3.6 DI rwd vehicles and you'll get a good indication of how cool the V6 camaro is..(camaro's a few hundred pounds lighter too)


Still if your having any doubts after the test drive.. splurg on the 31 grand SS with the v8. ...at that price its also a hell of a deal and doable even on a limited budget..

both engines are awesome..

Have fun and let us know what you decide and why.

JB

[2bravo]

Originally Posted by JBsC6

GO to any cadillac dealer and test drive one of the many cts 3.6 DI rwd vehicles and you'll get a good indication of how cool the V6 camaro is..(camaro's a few hundred pounds lighter too)


Still if your having any doubts after the test drive.. splurg on the 31 grand SS with the v8. ...at that price its also a hell of a deal and doable even on a limited budget..

both engines are awesome..

Have fun and let us know what you decide and why.

JB

Well... I doubt any Cadillac dealer is going to let me test drive a CTS (I'm 30 but everyone says I look younger). Maybe if I show up in a suit. And the 1SS is $37,XXX something here (Canada) and it's over $41K for the 2SS. So price wise I think I am limited to an LT model.

It'll be a while before I am ready to buy so I can do plenty more research. Judging by the level of satisfaction most LT(S) owners have with the V6, I think I'll be very happy.