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BlessedChef10 · 07-02-2010, 10:52 AM

Love my 2lt rs. But ive done a lot to it so far to be happier with performance. When the z28 comes out im trading mine in. Get what fits YOU!

Ridindirty · 07-02-2010, 10:59 AM

I think you've answered your own question. If you're even remotely thinking of getting the SS now then you'll always have that lingering thought in the back of your mind if you go with the LT. I'm not saying you won't be satisfied with the LT just that you'll wonder "what if I went with the SS". However, the bottom line is not so much as what do you want but what can you afford as a comfortable expense for this ride-----all things considered --not just the monthly payments because believe me you'll definitely have the desire to do some MODs once you get your ride. Either way good luck and congratulations because your about to join the elite group of Camaro owners.

efpardo · 07-02-2010, 11:17 AM

It's good to ask for advice. Everybody makes a good point. I got the V6 and love it. 2Lt/RS/Rally stripes. I had a 77' V8 and loved It too. I can't see not driving my car every day. If money were not an issue, I would have got the V8, but I have to have a life. You must have balance in your life Grasshopper.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-02-2010, 12:24 PM

The V6 is no slouch.....it may already be a huge performance increase over what you're driving now. If you don't "need" the extra power, save some a bunch of money and go for the V6. Test drive both if you're not sure.

GET AN INSURANCE QUOTE ON THE SS. A few people have mentioned this already, but insurance on a V8 may be a deal breaker for a younger guy. When I've sold a couple of my previous cars I had A LOT of younger guys who were interested until they saw how much their insurance was going to be.

The higher cost & insurance of the SS may not be an issue for those who are lucky enough for mommy & daddy to buy them the car and/or pay for the insurance. If someone is paying their own way, has other financial responsibilites (rent/mortgage, utilities, food, etc.) and doesn't want to get themselves in a financial bind, then the V6 may be the right choice.

Scrappy Doo · 07-02-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Another thing to notice is that plenty of guys here bought a V6 and are happy with it, but you do hear a few around here saying they wish they got the V8. I've not heard one guy with a V8 say they wish they had got the V6.

THIS

Maurdib · 07-02-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

THIS

Wait til Gas goes back up then we'll see

guiLT · 07-02-2010, 12:48 PM

It honestly depends on what you want and what are you options. If you want to be on the safe side with money I say wait a little bit for the SS. But if you feel like you will lose money from you current car ( repairs ) then I say go with the LS.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 07-02-2010, 01:08 PM

I love my v6, But if i could have afforded it, theres no doubt about it, i would have got the SS, ive always had v8's, my last being an 05 Ram 1500 4x4 with the HEMI.

Hot Rod · 07-02-2010, 01:26 PM

I'm a furure Camaro owner too and I've made up my mind on the V6. I would say if you're serious about the V8 in a matter of months you may want to wait. In the mean time go test drive both of them and weigh the pros and cons of each.

For me the V6 is both powerful and economic. I plan on upgrading the suspension, intake and exhaust. In a few years we could be paying $5.00 a gallon for gas. I remember a lot of V8's (trucks mostly) going for sale two years ago when gas was $3.00-$3.50. Personally, I don't want to buy a V8 and 5 years from now sell because the gas prices are killing me.

ffrcobra_65 · 07-02-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by soniccj7

Today's V6, as mentioned before, has more power than older V8s(2000 Z28).

People keep bringing up the the hp numbers for the V6 compared to Gen 3 and 4 Camaros but please, also bring up the fact that the 2010 V6 is 3800 pounds and the Gen 3 IROC Z 5.7 with is approx 245hp was still faster and the Gen 4 V8 Camaro was still even faster than today's 3800 pounder V6. NO substitute for the tq of a V8 engine. Power to weight ratio also makes a HUGE difference.

OP, get what fits your budget for now...V6 or SS, is a winner. You have the rest of your life to get whatever floats your boat (or ego) later.

esperman · 07-02-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

People keep bringing up the the hp numbers for the V6 compared to Gen 3 and 4 Camaros but please, also bring up the fact that the 2010 V6 is 3800 pounds and the Gen 3 IROC Z 5.7 with is approx 245hp was still faster

not quite true. the 1990 IROC Z 5.7 did 0 - 60 at 5.8, which is what the stock 5th Gen V6 does. Also, my 1LT is 3724 lbs, not 3800. And slightly modded 5th Gens V6's are seeing the 1/4 in less than 14 seconds. (One member in particular is faster than most supercharged SS's - doing the 1/4 in 12.4 seconds)

Old IROC's were quick, and so are the new V6's. Not SS fast, but still quick none the less.

ffrcobra_65 · 07-02-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by esperman

not quite true. the 1990 IROC Z 5.7 did 0 - 60 at 5.8, which is what the stock 5th Gen V6 does. Also, my 1LT is 3724 lbs, not 3800. And slightly modded 5th Gens V6's are seeing the 1/4 in less than 14 seconds. (One member in particular is faster than most supercharged SS's - doing the 1/4 in 12.4 seconds)

Old IROC's were quick, and so are the new V6's. Not SS fast, but still quick none the less.

3724lbs..well, u have a manual car sir. 2LT with auto tranny would be close to 3800 lbs. I owned five gen 3 Camaros. Two of them Irocs and I drove a 2010 V6 a month ago. I know the difference.
Anyway, you throw big $$ on any car and it can be faster than a SuperCharged SS.

I am out. My sig is flashing at me.

esperman · 07-02-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Anyway, you throw big $$ on any car and it can be faster than a SuperCharged SS.

I am out. My sig is flashing at me.

Last time i check N20 was not big money (compared to a supercharger).

I would modify your statement to say :"big $$ on any car and it can be faster than a Stock SS." (that would include turbo or supercharger) And why would it matter if its a 6 or 8?

my points remain relevant regardless.

I can't help get a kick out of some here that argue against a V6 cause it's slow, but then criticize any modded V6's that are faster than most stock SS's, and a few heavily modded ones, especially when they themselves weren't content with just a stock SS V8, and had to mod them as well

WadeWilson · 07-02-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Another thing to notice is that plenty of guys here bought a V6 and are happy with it, but you do hear a few around here saying they wish they got the V8. I've not heard one guy with a V8 say they wish they had got the V6.

THIS

07-02-2010, 10:59 AM	#86
Ridindirty Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Smyrna GA Posts: 130	I think you've answered your own question. If you're even remotely thinking of getting the SS now then you'll always have that lingering thought in the back of your mind if you go with the LT. I'm not saying you won't be satisfied with the LT just that you'll wonder "what if I went with the SS". However, the bottom line is not so much as what do you want but what can you afford as a comfortable expense for this ride-----all things considered --not just the monthly payments because believe me you'll definitely have the desire to do some MODs once you get your ride. Either way good luck and congratulations because your about to join the elite group of Camaro owners. __________________ 2010_2SS/RS-LS3/M6>Summit White --CAI / Magnaflow Catback *"Second place is the first looser"*

07-02-2010, 11:17 AM	#87
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	It's good to ask for advice. Everybody makes a good point. I got the V6 and love it. 2Lt/RS/Rally stripes. I had a 77' V8 and loved It too. I can't see not driving my car every day. If money were not an issue, I would have got the V8, but I have to have a life. You must have balance in your life Grasshopper. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

07-02-2010, 12:24 PM	#88
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	The V6 is no slouch.....it may already be a huge performance increase over what you're driving now. If you don't "need" the extra power, save some a bunch of money and go for the V6. Test drive both if you're not sure. GET AN INSURANCE QUOTE ON THE SS. A few people have mentioned this already, but insurance on a V8 may be a deal breaker for a younger guy. When I've sold a couple of my previous cars I had A LOT of younger guys who were interested until they saw how much their insurance was going to be. The higher cost & insurance of the SS may not be an issue for those who are lucky enough for mommy & daddy to buy them the car and/or pay for the insurance. If someone is paying their own way, has other financial responsibilites (rent/mortgage, utilities, food, etc.) and doesn't want to get themselves in a financial bind, then the V6 may be the right choice. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

07-02-2010, 12:48 PM	#91
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	It honestly depends on what you want and what are you options. If you want to be on the safe side with money I say wait a little bit for the SS. But if you feel like you will lose money from you current car ( repairs ) then I say go with the LS. __________________

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BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	Love my 2lt rs. But ive done a lot to it so far to be happier with performance. When the z28 comes out im trading mine in. Get what fits YOU!

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Hot Rod Drives: 99' Honda Civic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgewood, MD Posts: 72	I'm a furure Camaro owner too and I've made up my mind on the V6. I would say if you're serious about the V8 in a matter of months you may want to wait. In the mean time go test drive both of them and weigh the pros and cons of each. For me the V6 is both powerful and economic. I plan on upgrading the suspension, intake and exhaust. In a few years we could be paying $5.00 a gallon for gas. I remember a lot of V8's (trucks mostly) going for sale two years ago when gas was $3.00-$3.50. Personally, I don't want to buy a V8 and 5 years from now sell because the gas prices are killing me.