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Lazerbrainz2k3 · 03-22-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

They put much smaller tires on the V6 model. To me at least, it gives it a kind of 'mushroom' appearance from the back and front. The V8 models have a much better stance with their wider tires.

Having driven all small economy cars up til now, those 18" wheels and their tires look massive in every dimension to me. It's all about perspective.

1o.f00t.570rk · 03-22-2011, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the nice V6 review!

I had a buddy give me a hard time about not getting the V8...then I asked him what he wanted and it was an A4 2.0L turbo.

I mean, the flak I get from the two Corvette guys I work with is understandable...but from a dude wanting a smaller engine that can't get much better MPGs?

Murph0408 · 03-22-2011, 01:41 PM

nice to read some respect for the V6. it's an underrated vehicle.

not sure why they bothered even making the V6 challenger. but that SRT8 one is a whole 'nother story

GearHeadPeter · 03-22-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

They put much smaller tires on the V6 model. To me at least, it gives it a kind of 'mushroom' appearance from the back and front. The V8 models have a much better stance with their wider tires.

I have the 2LT/RS and it has 20x9's in the back, 20x8's in the front and it doesn't like a mushroom. On the LS and 1LT yes the tires are much smaller.

Sasquatch · 03-22-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

I have the 2LT/RS and it has 20x9's in the back, 20x8's in the front and it doesn't like a mushroom. On the LS and 1LT yes the tires are much smaller.

He was talking about the Dodge Challenger.

bossbunny · 03-22-2011, 02:18 PM

Kudos to the OP for the V6 props! Most people who pick on us have never driven the car and when they do they love it!

Mud · 03-22-2011, 02:29 PM

I have an SS but I think the V-6 Camaro is one of the best bargains out there. 300+ HP, the great looks, all for just $22,600.

When the ZL1 comes out, it will be great I'm sure but that's not going to make me feel my car is inadequate.

Many here weren't around when new cars in the late 70's and much of the 80's had absolutely anemic numbers. Corvettes with just over 200 hp from the factory. Many cars had 150 hp or less and that was the highest output engine you could get.

The fact that you can now get 300 hp from a V-6 AND get 29 mpg on the highway is remarkable.

V-6's, stand proud!

:flag2:

tangorover · 03-22-2011, 02:32 PM

Nice review. Thanks for making us V6ers feel good :-D. I have to say I test drove a v6 challenger and it felt like a talk. My Little Celica felt like it had more getup and go.

oyealiz · 03-22-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moni

My dealer loaned me a 2011 v6 camaro last week, couldn't wait to get my 2ss back. I'm not sure how you guys drive those things, lol. Not to mention I think it used more gas than my v8

I have owned Corvettes for years. Still do. I have dragraced and autocrossed them for years, too, so it's not like I'm just a girly driver who putts along.

And I simply do not get the negative comments about the v6 Camaro. I absolutely love mine, and do not find it underpowered or wimpy at all. Mine is manual, so the experience with the automatic might be quite different.

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

Kudos to the OP for the V6 props! Most people who pick on us have never driven the car and when they do they love it!

I'd agree that most probably haven't driven it, they just like making fun.

When I picked mine up, a buddy who has the Challenger R/T (hemi, v8) went with me on the trip to Detroit. He was very impressed with the power and handling of the v6 Camaro, and kept saying that he did not expect it to be so nimble and quick.

YMMV, but I love my v6 Camaro.

As for gas mileage, it gets only a few mpg better than my c6 Vette (also a manual) but I can use the lowest grade gas in the Camaro, so I'm still ahead on that.

cab2g · 03-22-2011, 03:13 PM

I personally really dislike the quietness of the V6 exhaust. But besides that it did accelerate plenty fast and got better MPG over the 3 days I had it. It was fun confusing friends when I rolled up in a RJT Camaro.

The only major gripe I had was the steering wheel, which I'm assuming is the same in the 1SS. The steering wheel felt so rough to my hands I hated holding it. My last car had a standard plastic steering wheel too and it didn't feel so rough, so I don't know why the Camaro's had so much extra texture.

oyealiz · 03-22-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

I personally really dislike the quietness of the V6 exhaust. But besides that it did accelerate plenty fast and got better MPG over the 3 days I had it. It was fun confusing friends when I rolled up in a RJT Camaro.

The only major gripe I had was the steering wheel, which I'm assuming is the same in the 1SS. The steering wheel felt so rough to my hands I hated holding it. My last car had a standard plastic steering wheel too and it didn't feel so rough, so I don't know why the Camaro's had so much extra texture.

I totally agree about the v6 exhaust. I had mine changed before I even drove home.

E.T. · 03-22-2011, 03:54 PM

+1 on the exhaust.

If there's one thing I'd change about these Camaros at the factory (if I were GM), it's the exhaust. My stock V6 didn't sound bad per se, but it was just too quiet. I haven't heard the SS exhaust in person, but people have said it's also a bit mild. GM really should've made these cars sound a lot meaner, IMO. Nothing a catback can't fix though

oyealiz · 03-22-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

+1 on the exhaust.

If there's one thing I'd change about these Camaros at the factory (if I were GM), it's the exhaust. My stock V6 didn't sound bad per se, but it was just too quiet. I haven't heard the SS exhaust in person, but people have said it's also a bit mild. GM really should've made these cars sound a lot meaner, IMO. Nothing a catback can't fix though

Exactly!

esperman · 03-22-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oyealiz

I totally agree about the v6 exhaust. I had mine changed before I even drove home.

very true. my Solo Performance was on before 500 miles.

03-22-2011, 12:47 PM	#30
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 526 View My Garage	Thanks for the nice V6 review! I had a buddy give me a hard time about not getting the V8...then I asked him what he wanted and it was an A4 2.0L turbo. I mean, the flak I get from the two Corvette guys I work with is understandable...but from a dude wanting a smaller engine that can't get much better MPGs? Last edited by 1o.f00t.570rk; 03-22-2011 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Me am dumb and not always put words in order correct.

03-22-2011, 02:29 PM	#35
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	I have an SS but I think the V-6 Camaro is one of the best bargains out there. 300+ HP, the great looks, all for just $22,600. When the ZL1 comes out, it will be great I'm sure but that's not going to make me feel my car is inadequate. Many here weren't around when new cars in the late 70's and much of the 80's had absolutely anemic numbers. Corvettes with just over 200 hp from the factory. Many cars had 150 hp or less and that was the highest output engine you could get. The fact that you can now get 300 hp from a V-6 AND get 29 mpg on the highway is remarkable. V-6's, stand proud! :flag2: __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

03-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#38
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I personally really dislike the quietness of the V6 exhaust. But besides that it did accelerate plenty fast and got better MPG over the 3 days I had it. It was fun confusing friends when I rolled up in a RJT Camaro. The only major gripe I had was the steering wheel, which I'm assuming is the same in the 1SS. The steering wheel felt so rough to my hands I hated holding it. My last car had a standard plastic steering wheel too and it didn't feel so rough, so I don't know why the Camaro's had so much extra texture. __________________

03-22-2011, 03:54 PM	#40
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	+1 on the exhaust. If there's one thing I'd change about these Camaros at the factory (if I were GM), it's the exhaust. My stock V6 didn't sound bad per se, but it was just too quiet. I haven't heard the SS exhaust in person, but people have said it's also a bit mild. GM really should've made these cars sound a lot meaner, IMO. Nothing a catback can't fix though __________________

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