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mcarney · 07-18-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

If you have to ask, buy the 6 banger. You will enjoy it.

You've done your homework... get the V6. It has plenty of power.

John Shields · 07-18-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Matster

It appears to be too much car for some http://www.ridelust.com/for-sale-201...salvage-title/ I have been seeing a lot of wrecked V8 lately. So either too much car or really bad drivers.

Holy crap! Now that's ridiculous. That pole sheered that thing right down the middle.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 07-18-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mcarney

You've done your homework... get the V6. It has plenty of power.

^YEP^

IF you don't require MASSIVE POWER.

5.7 seconds to 60mph is very quick.

John Shields · 07-18-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

^YEP^

IF you don't require MASSIVE POWER.

5.7 seconds to 60mph is very quick.

With a little cash you should be able to get that down anyway. If 0-60 was a big deal to you.

nards444 · 07-18-2010, 12:12 PM

you wants a sports car get the V8. You want a sporty everyday driver get the V6. Depends on what you want and care for or can afford

mikel441 · 07-18-2010, 12:13 PM

Not sure if the V8 is too much car but, it's worth every nickel I paid for it. This is my fifth Camaro. All have had V8s. So I really wouldn't know any better.

Jacqs · 07-18-2010, 02:38 PM

These are my reasons I didn't get a V8:
- I'm not racing
- I didn't want the extra insurance expense
- I didn't want the extra gas expense
- I didn't want the extra power
- I'm used to 4-bangers
- I didn't want to make an SS pink
- I'm only 28 and if I want to buy one in the future, I will.

All in all, I'm a girl and I just don't need that power (right now) without going to some kind of racing school and learning to drive 'for real'.

And, I ran into my garage the first couple of months I had it... can you imagine what I would do with a V8? I'd kill myself.

tronic · 07-18-2010, 10:41 PM

A couple random questions...anyone have an idea of how long delivery takes on average? My sales guy said 4-8 weeks, I am hoping it isn't the latter :o

Also on the SS1, are there audio mounted controls on the steering wheel and a remote car starter? After considering everything I really want a SS1 but can't decide if skipping on the comfort things is worth it...

mikeSS · 07-18-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacqs

These are my reasons I didn't get a V8:
- I'm not racing
- I didn't want the extra insurance expense
- I didn't want the extra gas expense
- I didn't want the extra power
- I'm used to 4-bangers
- I didn't want to make an SS pink
- I'm only 28 and if I want to buy one in the future, I will.

All in all, I'm a girl and I just don't need that power (right now) without going to some kind of racing school and learning to drive 'for real'.

And, I ran into my garage the first couple of months I had it... can you imagine what I would do with a V8? I'd kill myself.

lol my sister would love a pink camaro lol you have no idea

Ol'Fart · 07-18-2010, 11:51 PM

If you think the 8 is too much, it prolly is, go with the six. Personally I'm wonderin' if I can get a CTS-V powerhouse in a Gen5 body!

tronic · 07-19-2010, 06:08 PM

Anyone have a time report for how long their 2011 took to come in?

snowtrill · 07-19-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tronic

Anyone have a time report for how long their 2011 took to come in?

It varies depending on allocation, extras and location being shipped to. Your best bet is to go to the Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions and read the TPW threads for 2011.

VTXrider · 07-19-2010, 06:18 PM

Simple answer is YES the LS3 is too much engine...

In this

well maybe it's just enough in that

RipperFox · 07-19-2010, 06:23 PM

Ordered mine Friday. Will let you know. I was told 5-8 weeks. Mostly its transportation. So west coasters feel the pain more.

07-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#47
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	you wants a sports car get the V8. You want a sporty everyday driver get the V6. Depends on what you want and care for or can afford __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

07-18-2010, 12:13 PM	#48
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	Not sure if the V8 is too much car but, it's worth every nickel I paid for it. This is my fifth Camaro. All have had V8s. So I really wouldn't know any better. __________________

07-18-2010, 02:38 PM	#49
Jacqs pinkcamaro.com for sale Drives: 2010 Pink Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missing California but in TN Posts: 161	These are my reasons I didn't get a V8: - I'm not racing - I didn't want the extra insurance expense - I didn't want the extra gas expense - I didn't want the extra power - I'm used to 4-bangers - I didn't want to make an SS pink - I'm only 28 and if I want to buy one in the future, I will. All in all, I'm a girl and I just don't need that power (right now) without going to some kind of racing school and learning to drive 'for real'. And, I ran into my garage the first couple of months I had it... can you imagine what I would do with a V8? I'd kill myself. __________________ http://pinkcamaro.com - Under construction http://www.myspace.com/jcsm

07-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#55
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	Simple answer is YES the LS3 is too much engine... In this well maybe it's just enough in that __________________

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07-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#50
tronic Drives: 2011 camaro ss rs IBM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 37	A couple random questions...anyone have an idea of how long delivery takes on average? My sales guy said 4-8 weeks, I am hoping it isn't the latter :o Also on the SS1, are there audio mounted controls on the steering wheel and a remote car starter? After considering everything I really want a SS1 but can't decide if skipping on the comfort things is worth it...

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Ol'Fart why slow down now? Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 75	If you think the 8 is too much, it prolly is, go with the six. Personally I'm wonderin' if I can get a CTS-V powerhouse in a Gen5 body!

07-19-2010, 06:08 PM	#53
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07-19-2010, 06:23 PM	#56
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	Ordered mine Friday. Will let you know. I was told 5-8 weeks. Mostly its transportation. So west coasters feel the pain more.