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camero · 12-29-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

it depends on what your monetary goals are. I believe its a bout a 200 dollar a month difference correct?

The decision isn't all about money. Sure it's nice that the V6 is a lot cheaper but even if they were the same price and got the same gas mileage and had the same insurance rates I'd still get the V6. I just like the lighter handling and the V6 engine sound more. That rumbly V8 just makes it sound like a junky old car to my modern ears that were raised on german and japanese econosportsters and I definitely have NO need to go any faster than the 300HP V6!!!

rad · 01-17-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bert

. . . but the practicality if the V6 is undeniable)

I'm in your boat. I can't believe I still haven't made a decision yet. I could have had the car already. I can afford the 2SS but demographic profiling says I should rightfully be in a Prius, particularly after seeing the movie, Crude. So the 2LT is a responsible compromise. I've driven both cars, and they drive totally different. But great. If either car in my color with a sunroof and manual transmission were on the lot, I would snag it. But to order, well...

bigd1276 · 01-17-2010, 11:41 AM

I love my 2LT RS, but if I had to do it all over again................. I would go with the 2SS RS. I miss the sound and of course the power of a V-8. Don't get me wrong, the V-6 is sweet, but it ain't a V-8.

liquidfire350 · 01-17-2010, 11:45 AM

dont really feel like reading everyone elses comments, but heres my thoughts

1. the v6 front bumper is different and i dont like the jay leno chin effect its got going on
2. the v6 sounds like poo
3. the highway MPG is like 2-3 lower than the v6, not much of a difference to me
4. speaking of fuel mileage, last time i checked it cost me a whole whooping $2 to fill my tank from bone ass dry compared with premium over 87, come on people its not that bad
5. now that i have it, it gets better MPG in town than my 01 GTP DD
6. ive had enough v6's, they just dont have enough low end grunt to be fun

rad · 01-17-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by camero

I just like the lighter handling

The 6 handling is decidedly lighter in an amazing way. It's incredibly responsive. A very unique driving experience to be sure.

jc211 · 01-17-2010, 10:40 PM

So the handling of the SS is not as responsive as LT's?

wannabe · 01-17-2010, 10:46 PM

Buy the V8 and you'll never regret it or think about it again.
But if money is a concern, buy what will get you through the day.

01-17-2010, 11:41 AM	#59
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,198 View My Garage	I love my 2LT RS, but if I had to do it all over again................. I would go with the 2SS RS. I miss the sound and of course the power of a V-8. Don't get me wrong, the V-6 is sweet, but it ain't a V-8. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

01-17-2010, 10:40 PM	#62
jc211 Drives: NA Miata Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 26	So the handling of the SS is not as responsive as LT's? __________________ Blk 1LT/RS, Front spoiler, 2" drop, 19x9.5, 19x10.5

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01-17-2010, 11:45 AM	#60
liquidfire350 Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 295	dont really feel like reading everyone elses comments, but heres my thoughts 1. the v6 front bumper is different and i dont like the jay leno chin effect its got going on 2. the v6 sounds like poo 3. the highway MPG is like 2-3 lower than the v6, not much of a difference to me 4. speaking of fuel mileage, last time i checked it cost me a whole whooping $2 to fill my tank from bone ass dry compared with premium over 87, come on people its not that bad 5. now that i have it, it gets better MPG in town than my 01 GTP DD 6. ive had enough v6's, they just dont have enough low end grunt to be fun

01-17-2010, 10:46 PM	#63
wannabe Drives: 2SS (maybe) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 15	Buy the V8 and you'll never regret it or think about it again. But if money is a concern, buy what will get you through the day.