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Merc · 09-03-2009, 06:05 PM

I love my 2SSRS stick. There are more then a few Stang owners that would like me to sell it after my first apperance at Friday Night Street Legals. LOL Can't run with the hounds if u piss like a poodle.

Tanner · 09-03-2009, 06:10 PM

I talked to a tuner and he said the V6 is an awesome engine. He said he could easily get it to 500 HP. With some fun stuff added to it.

Wm Holden · 09-03-2009, 06:13 PM

throw a turbo or blower on it...it'll wake up

Legend · 09-03-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ahart04

well there's sure no way it's bigger and more cumbersome than the 300C...yet you kept that.

Guess you and I were the only ones to pick up on that line...a 300C is a HUGE car!!

Eh...sounds to me like you wanted the SS but didn't buy it for whatever reasons...also, the auto is going to feel slower (IMO only...that's my thoughts...so don't beat on me!!).

A M6 SS gets out and performs pretty nicely IMO...a 1SS without the RS option really does when you look at price!

tones2SS · 09-03-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 211269

Its not JUST the performance and I am sorry, but can YOU tell how big and cumbersome a car is going to feel driving it from looking at pics of it? You have some awfully special powers if you can.

WOW?!?!? And you still want to "test drive" the SS version??
I think you just made a mistake by buying the V6 in the first place. (You must be taking a huge loss for buying the V6 first and maybe buying a V8 now.)
Good luck I guess.

John VS · 09-03-2009, 06:18 PM

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I got. 6.1 0-60 and 14.9 for the quarter.

There were at least 3 reviews that gave this exact number for 0-60 months ago. I don't understand how this was a disappointment unless you bought the car without reading anything about it beforehand.

SS Mike · 09-03-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrnMchin

I guess I just don't see the logic behind spending that kind of $ without doing more home work then feel that it fell short. (To each his own) The info was out there and I really don't care that the Camaro doesn't do this or that. The car is not for everyone so do the research first, ask question, test drive, etc. JMO

Agreed, well said my friend. This is what I mean though, you have a point!! Haha

Wikedwil · 09-03-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Mike

Agreed, well said my friend. This is what I mean though, you have a point!! Haha

I saw it at a car show. Didn't like color. Went to my dealer,sat in it ,never drove it or started it. Loved it. Still do. My v6 is fine, good response. If drag racing I would get the SS. We all our love our cars whatever model. If you are not happy please don't bash it. Also you should resign from here.

JMO

ElManny · 09-03-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lbs13

I'm curious what happened to loyalty?

I can see if your a new driver, don't like what you bought, and want to change. But If I have a Ford and switch to a Chevy I would think myself a traitor. I buy GM every car/truck I can and have loved all of them. Had 2 Trans-ams, 2 Camaros, 2 Chevy trucks, all were great! Can't wait for the 2010 to make it home! I personally don't know why someone would expect a Camaro to be like a mustang anyway. You either want a Quality car

, or a

Ford!

hahah i jumped from ford

but ive always wanted a camaro and have always liked them more than mustangs

Supermans · 09-03-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 211269

So I have the auto V6, its cool and all but I think the novelty has worn off. Its really just not that fun to drive after a few days. Its big and its heavy, not nimble at all. Its the same feeling I got from the Charger and Challenger, it just feels like I am driving a cheaper rental car version of my 2005 300C.

The dealer is trying to persuade me with one of the SS they just got in, but they want $43k for it. For that money, I can get into a nicer car. What happened to the bang for the buck the Camaro used to be? Also not happy with the performance times I got. 6.1 0-60 and 14.9 for the quarter. Those were the times I could get in my 98 Mustang GT with 75 less HP. Maybe I am just expecting too much from the entry level version. We'll see.

What you need to do is go out and get a Nissan 370Z. You need to be nimble to be able to get out of the way of those bigger, heavier cars as they speed up behind you and pass you..Just hope they don't run you over in the process.

GrnMchin · 09-03-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Mike

Agreed, well said my friend. This is what I mean though, you have a point!! Haha

missionbrent · 09-03-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lbs13

I'm curious what happened to loyalty?

I can see if your a new driver, don't like what you bought, and want to change. But If I have a Ford and switch to a Chevy I would think myself a traitor. I buy GM every car/truck I can and have loved all of them. Had 2 Trans-ams, 2 Camaros, 2 Chevy trucks, all were great! Can't wait for the 2010 to make it home! I personally don't know why someone would expect a Camaro to be like a mustang anyway. You either want a Quality car

, or a

Ford!

Loyalty is a tricky thing. I have owned all American cars and I can tell you that all of the ones I have owned were not great, but I will say that now one has less of an excuse than ever to not be loyal with the quality products Ford and GM are starting to and have been putting out.

As to the original poster. Sounds to me like you may not be the best consumer. One can assume that if your dealer is charging 43k for an SS that you probably over paid for the car you have now. Also if you were looking for an SS and went to one dealer who told you 43k and you said, "well that's it, I give up."; then that would tell me that you really don't know what you want or are looking for. Obviously the V6 wouldn't be as sporty as the V8 if the engine is in the same car.

I also have to say I don't blame anyone who gets annoyed with posts like this. This is an enthusiats forum is it not? The poster does not seem like one to me, but I guess this is all just my opinion. This is along the same line as everytime someone posts a 1/4 mile video or HP numbers for their Camaro that are better than a GT500 one of the GT500 owners has to chime in about their car and how it is better. Gets old.

Here is a perfect example:

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Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

A personal opinion on looks can't be wrong. People like what they like. I personally don't 100% like the looks of the Camaro. Not saying it is horrible but not a car I would buy. Some people hate my 6 series and I love it. I think the rubbernecking is more of a new car thing than actual styling but to each his own.

Enjoy your car

If you are not interested in this car why would you post all over this enthusiast site?

chain1 · 09-03-2009, 07:35 PM

Wow, god forbid someone say they don't like the car. Why is everyone taking one person's opinion so personally? As a potential buyer, ALL opinions are welcome. Isn't that what these forums are for?

haleyd · 09-03-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 211269

Thanks for the replies. I am going to at least drive the SS and see what I think.

good call! and if you still don't like it... well chevy can't please everybody, right?

by the way, what color is your car??? just out of curiousity!!!!

09-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#57
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Go Big or Go Home! I love my 2SSRS stick. There are more then a few Stang owners that would like me to sell it after my first apperance at Friday Night Street Legals. LOL Can't run with the hounds if u piss like a poodle.

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Tanner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 370 View My Garage	I talked to a tuner and he said the V6 is an awesome engine. He said he could easily get it to 500 HP. With some fun stuff added to it. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red / painted White Rally Stripes - 6 Speed Automatic with Tap Shifter Sands - Surprise

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chain1 Drives: 2011 Ford Mustang GT/CS 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DC Metro Posts: 193	Wow, god forbid someone say they don't like the car. Why is everyone taking one person's opinion so personally? As a potential buyer, ALL opinions are welcome. Isn't that what these forums are for?