No Dammit!! It's Not a V8!! - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Taz_FL · 03-22-2010, 11:47 PM

I always told my wife that I couldn't own a Camaro, Mustang or Challenger for the simple reason that if i couldn't afford the V8 I wouldn't want one. Reason being because the first thing anyone will ask you when you show them the car is "oh man, does that have the V8" to which I would have to answer "NO, it's got the V6" as i hang my head in shame. BUT...then I drove the V6 Camaro just for shits and giggles and WOW was i impressed. I fell in love with the car and couldn't believe the power they were getting out of it. So now I own one

Being married since I was 19 and having kids, I've owned new cars before but this is the nicest car I've owned. Did I say I love it?
anyway, I get the same question about the V8 and i tell them no, this is the V6. but then I go on to inform them that it has 304HP, goes 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and is electronicaly governed at 155mph, thats when most people say something along the lines of "WOW, thats impressive".
I have no regrets at all about my V6

tmac1granger33 · 03-22-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSS

And I'm only 18 and have an SS.

Now how many people have a car like this at 18?

must be nice

... Im very happy with my payed off LS at 18

F*** it girls cant tell the difference and that all that matters to me lol... not many 18 yr olds can say they have a payed off 2010 Maro!!!

solo40oz · 03-22-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GearLube

For those summer days I want a V8, I have a 71 Chevelle SS with a 454 (545HP 566TRQ) and 4.10 gears with a T56 6 speed that will blow the doors of most any Camaro out there.

Now that's badass....I have 4.10s with a tremec 5spd in my '67 Camaro....I bet that extra overdrive is nice for cruzin even with those 4.10s

chicagojoe16 · 03-22-2010, 11:57 PM

<----- purist. Got the V8 manual. And I love getting that question.

ron10 · 03-22-2010, 11:59 PM

OUR72GTO · 03-23-2010, 12:01 AM

So if you take a really good looking GF to a party does everyone say.............

Is that the hot one or " just " the base model?

sixty9fordkiller · 03-23-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

well at least u have a ss thats a beast, but not to be mean and talk down about the v6...... but the v6 is actually kind of slow... just because it has 300hp doesnt mean its fast lol.... my friends 350z it would kill a LT.... same hp but the Z weights less....... the v8 camaros is like having a twin turbo v6 camaro lol...... i personally wouldn't buy a camaro without a v8 even if i dont have the cash......

I dont know. 350Z's are wimps. Nissan has one fast car and thats the Skyline (GTR if you want to get technical) Ive driven my buddy's 350Z and wasnt impressed. Looks fast on the outside. Runs good, but not fast. My neighbor has a V6 Cadi CTS (ive never driven that one) and its neck and neck the times he's screwed around with the 350Z when we've gone to the track.. Ive never driven a V6 camaro but I would imagine it runs as good (if not better) than a CTS.

Scrappy Doo · 03-23-2010, 12:07 AM

Just ask them where their camaro is if they give you grief.

OuSoonersGirl · 03-23-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSS

And I'm only 18 and have an SS.

Now how many people have a car like this at 18?

More than those who are 16 and have an SS. Met a sweet kid who is 16 and has an SS. I playfully hit him on the arm and called him "spoiled a$$". But I didn't do it in meaness and he just smiled. Cute kid (oh wait he is a member here

)

But yes there are not many 18 yr olds who can get an SS. When I was 18 I had a boat:(:( (but it was smooooth driving) lol

Forgot to mention that I do get asked the "V-8" question quite often along with "is it a 6-speed" and "how fast have you ran it"?

ravensjeff · 03-23-2010, 12:15 AM

Jeesh, there are some sensitive farts here. People ask a question because they are CURIOUS. It is not obvious to 99% of the people if its a v6 or v8, so they ask. Enlighten them about the mail slot and v8's, and stop getting your panties in a bunch.

coolman · 03-23-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Jeesh, there are some sensitive farts here. People ask a question because they are CURIOUS. It is not obvious to 99% of the people if its a v6 or v8, so they ask. Enlighten them about the mail slot and v8's, and stop getting your panties in a bunch.

jmaryt · 03-23-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by IceCreamGuys

I am constantly asked if I have the manual transmission, and the same applies - "I would never own a sports car without a manual" - as they drive away in their minivans.

well said!..leave the "slush" boxes to conventional cars!

Kenji · 03-23-2010, 12:27 AM

Easy answer: "No - it's the V6 with over 300hp... how much horsepower does your minivan have?"

stlrammer · 03-23-2010, 12:28 AM

I've been asked and I just say, "its the most advanced engine and transmission on the market. A direct transplant from the Cadillac CTS." Funny this V6 has the same HP as my 2001 Z-28. Who would of thunk it???

03-22-2010, 11:47 PM	#29
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	I always told my wife that I couldn't own a Camaro, Mustang or Challenger for the simple reason that if i couldn't afford the V8 I wouldn't want one. Reason being because the first thing anyone will ask you when you show them the car is "oh man, does that have the V8" to which I would have to answer "NO, it's got the V6" as i hang my head in shame. BUT...then I drove the V6 Camaro just for shits and giggles and WOW was i impressed. I fell in love with the car and couldn't believe the power they were getting out of it. So now I own one Being married since I was 19 and having kids, I've owned new cars before but this is the nicest car I've owned. Did I say I love it? anyway, I get the same question about the V8 and i tell them no, this is the V6. but then I go on to inform them that it has 304HP, goes 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and is electronicaly governed at 155mph, thats when most people say something along the lines of "WOW, thats impressive". I have no regrets at all about my V6 __________________

03-22-2010, 11:57 PM	#32
chicagojoe16 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 269	<----- purist. Got the V8 manual. And I love getting that question. __________________ Imperial Blue SS

03-23-2010, 12:01 AM	#34
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	So if you take a really good looking GF to a party does everyone say............. Is that the hot one or " just " the base model? __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

03-23-2010, 12:15 AM	#38
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Jeesh, there are some sensitive farts here. People ask a question because they are CURIOUS. It is not obvious to 99% of the people if its a v6 or v8, so they ask. Enlighten them about the mail slot and v8's, and stop getting your panties in a bunch. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

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