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Red Hot · 02-26-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Thanks for the info...
I guess you didn't notice how to change what appears on the DIC then? On my other cars it is also on the steering wheel.

I am jealous.. Think you may get another chance to drive it? Since I am getting an LS I want to know EVERYTHING lol...

It MAY have been on the steering wheel, but I didn't notice. The funny thing was that I couldn't figure out what was under the hazard button that's between the climate control buttons. It was the door locks. Seemed like a strange place to put that.
If I get to drive it again, I'll try to see where the button is for the DIC, and take a picture straight on of the IP. Not sure when that'll be though. It was awesome driving it. Everyone was looking at it and when we stopped, someone even had to pull over to take pics, they were so excited to see one on the road.

Angrybird 12 · 02-26-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I'm so happy that there is alot of support for the v6!!

Yeah, after I read about the test drives of the early V6 cars I knew that they would be as awesum as the earlier Camaro V8 cars were... 300 HP in a small V6... geesh...

Does anyone remember when 1 HP per cubic inch was a big deal.. think of ths you are getting 300 HP with only 221 Cubic Inches.... thats almost 1.4 HP per cubic inch....
The V8 is only 1.1 HP per Cubic Inch, so we beat them in something

PQ · 02-26-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I'm so happy that there is alot of support for the v6!!

Support? Are you kidding me?

Just ask Number3
It almost sounded like he would prefer the V6 even if the cost was the same. Rest assured, you will not be bummed at all.

ArcAngel · 02-26-2009, 01:13 PM

we beat them in mpg, initial cost, insurance cost etc etc LOL

PQ · 02-26-2009, 01:18 PM

Alot of people forget about the insurance difference between the two.

How much of a difference was there?

ArcAngel · 02-26-2009, 01:27 PM

Well the difference between my cobalt ss and the v6 is nothing the v8 is about 400 every six months more so it's a nice chunk. Between that the gas and the payment difference it's a savings of 310 dollars a month between a 2SS or a 2LT. HENCE MY DECISION LOL

b_pappy · 02-26-2009, 01:30 PM

The RJT & Beige is beautiful on the Corvette, I'm sure it will look great on teh Camaro. The V6 sounds like a great engine, and a I think you'll be very happy, congrats on the purchase. Cobalts are expensive to insure, I never figured out why though.
Bruce

ArcAngel · 02-26-2009, 01:34 PM

Yea I don't get it either my cobalt is as expensive as my fullyloaded grand prix was. It's crazy

JBsC6 · 02-26-2009, 09:49 PM

I have the 300hp v6 in my 08 CTS sport aWD and its a great motor. That said...if YOU REALLY WANT THE V8 ..then and its just my opinion ...take some time and order the car the way YOU want..(motor wise)

Otherwise if you wait a few months..I am sure the v8 camaro will be available preowned and for a few grand less than original msrp.

Just an opinion based off of years of experience...

Anytime i really wanted the v8 and didn't buy it...I was never happy with the car and always lusted after the higher hp version...

After owning both it never really mattered that much but I learned over 30 years..Get the motor you lust for.

Good luck.

JB

ArcAngel · 02-26-2009, 10:55 PM

Thanks brother althogh when I did all the math and looked at it through logical eyes for a daily driver the v8 just doesn't make sense. What I will do is in a few years get a convertible V8 as the weekend warrior...maybe even a z28 convertible hehehehe

fad1 · 02-26-2009, 11:37 PM

Hey as long as you got a Camaro, thats what counts.

ArcAngel · 02-26-2009, 11:43 PM

Amen to that!!!!

a6pk2go · 02-27-2009, 02:26 AM

Congratulations on your decision. You are using your common sense instead of the cents or should I say $$$$ to help you making a good choice. I know I could pick up a Camaro next year for less used but I feel better about knowing how my new car was handled from the get go.......so to speak. I'm happy about getting the V6 myself.

BTW, My boss told me he seen a couple of Camaro's in the Irving TX area driving around. I asked him if he got pics of it. He asked me "What on my cell phone?" I told him you damn right on your cell phone. Don't come to work telling me about a Camaro you saw and didn't have enough sense to get your cell phone out and take a pic.

WOULD THE GUYS IN THE DFW AREA who have already picked up a car and are driving it PM me. We need to get together. I live in Carrollton and will drive to check out the IOM Camaro especially.

Supermans · 02-27-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

Well after all the deliberation I did all the math and I can NOT afford the SS so I have decided I would rather have a Camaro then none at all!! With the v6 I am going the sophisticated sports car route not the brash muscle car! I am going RJT 2LT/RS with the GMPP parts and heritage grille, beige interior! What do you guys think??

At that price you can get a base 1SS no RS.. However you will still be very happy with the fully loaded V6 2LT/RS RJT..

02-26-2009, 01:13 PM	#32
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	we beat them in mpg, initial cost, insurance cost etc etc LOL __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#33
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Alot of people forget about the insurance difference between the two. How much of a difference was there? __________________

02-26-2009, 01:27 PM	#34
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Well the difference between my cobalt ss and the v6 is nothing the v8 is about 400 every six months more so it's a nice chunk. Between that the gas and the payment difference it's a savings of 310 dollars a month between a 2SS or a 2LT. HENCE MY DECISION LOL __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#36
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Yea I don't get it either my cobalt is as expensive as my fullyloaded grand prix was. It's crazy __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-26-2009, 09:49 PM	#37
JBsC6 Drives: 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 255 View My Garage	I have the 300hp v6 in my 08 CTS sport aWD and its a great motor. That said...if YOU REALLY WANT THE V8 ..then and its just my opinion ...take some time and order the car the way YOU want..(motor wise) Otherwise if you wait a few months..I am sure the v8 camaro will be available preowned and for a few grand less than original msrp. Just an opinion based off of years of experience... Anytime i really wanted the v8 and didn't buy it...I was never happy with the car and always lusted after the higher hp version... After owning both it never really mattered that much but I learned over 30 years..Get the motor you lust for. Good luck. JB __________________ 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP M6/2008 Silver CTS AWD FE2 304hp

02-26-2009, 01:30 PM	#35
b_pappy Drives: '00 Corvette, '07 TBSS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SFV, CA Posts: 19	The RJT & Beige is beautiful on the Corvette, I'm sure it will look great on teh Camaro. The V6 sounds like a great engine, and a I think you'll be very happy, congrats on the purchase. Cobalts are expensive to insure, I never figured out why though. Bruce

02-26-2009, 10:55 PM	#38
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Thanks brother althogh when I did all the math and looked at it through logical eyes for a daily driver the v8 just doesn't make sense. What I will do is in a few years get a convertible V8 as the weekend warrior...maybe even a z28 convertible hehehehe __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-26-2009, 11:37 PM	#39
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Hey as long as you got a Camaro, thats what counts.

02-26-2009, 11:43 PM	#40
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Amen to that!!!! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-27-2009, 02:26 AM	#41
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	Congratulations on your decision. You are using your common sense instead of the cents or should I say $$$$ to help you making a good choice. I know I could pick up a Camaro next year for less used but I feel better about knowing how my new car was handled from the get go.......so to speak. I'm happy about getting the V6 myself. BTW, My boss told me he seen a couple of Camaro's in the Irving TX area driving around. I asked him if he got pics of it. He asked me "What on my cell phone?" I told him you damn right on your cell phone. Don't come to work telling me about a Camaro you saw and didn't have enough sense to get your cell phone out and take a pic. WOULD THE GUYS IN THE DFW AREA who have already picked up a car and are driving it PM me. We need to get together. I live in Carrollton and will drive to check out the IOM Camaro especially.

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