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Camaro_hx · 09-30-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterfingers

Okay, here is a questions I ask and only because I want to make sure I made the best choice.

Would you rather have a fully loaded 2LT/RS with all the bells and whistles or a base 1SS with none of the extras?

SO the only thing that I can think of is the V8, but is that worth the extra $$ and then lose out on all the nice cool looks of the RS package and mp3/remote start and all that jazz ...

My budget could have 1 or the other, so I made my choice to be a fully loaded 2LT/RS .... did I make the right choice?

You have certainly made the right choice - 2LT/RS Package is the way to go, and the V6 engine will be much more durable and longer lasting than the V8, having to consider a hot country such as where I live (Kuwait), I bought the 2LT/RS model and i know i got it RIGHT!

Wish you all the best mate...

2010camaro2SS · 09-30-2009, 11:20 AM

Definitely the SS. Yes, I am biased, but honestly, after driving my friends 370Z and then driving the SS there was absolutely no comparison. On top of falling in love with the looks, the roar, and all the attention the Camaro receives, you need to answer the fundamental question yourself, do you want to spend this much money on a car?

You darn well know as soon as you drive this car off the lot, you're going to lose money, so this is not an investment. That being said, you just gotta go with the car that makes you the happiest, and let me tell you, with the SS you can't go wrong!

butterfingers · 09-30-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm sure your right and it's a blast to drive, but is it worth an extra 30k extra (lifetime of the car) extra for that little bit more speed. Again if it's speed you want, steer clear of any SS and wait for the speed deamon that is Z28

Mblock66 · 09-30-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterfingers

I'm sure your right and it's a blast to drive, but is it worth an extra 30k extra (lifetime of the car) extra for that little bit more speed. Again if it's speed you want, steer clear of any SS and wait for the speed deamon that is Z28

I may be missing something but how is a 1ss 30k MORE then a loaded 2LT????? Over the lifetime of the car? Are you assuming 93 vs 87 plus the MPG will cost 30k over the life of the car???? If that is how you got to that figure you reaaaaally need to recheck your math.

The price diff MSRP is not far off at all. And right now where I live 93 is $2.55 and regular is $2.39. So for 16 cents diff which is probably $1-2 per fillup there is not much running cost difference between the two V6 vs V8.

mrcowboy · 09-30-2009, 02:59 PM

I think hes trying to say that V8's are more durable by 30k miles???...

who knows what that guy is saying LOL...

rodscamaro · 09-30-2009, 03:04 PM

When in doubt, buy the V8!!! The six is nice but your not going to get the kick in the Butt feeling of the V8 when you punch it. For me thats where it is

Mblock66 · 09-30-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcowboy

I think hes trying to say that V8's are more durable by 30k miles???...

who knows what that guy is saying LOL...

LOL I guess he lost me when he used the word Extra 3 times in one sentence

"extra 30k extra (over lifetime) extra"

RedJewelrsss32 · 09-30-2009, 04:55 PM

Go V8 You'll be disapointed with a SIx

Dboy23 · 09-30-2009, 05:22 PM

I got the 1LT/RS, I wanted all the options and had the same problem as you, only problem was I didn't want the leather seats so that's why I didn't get the 2LT

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drperry · 09-30-2009, 05:45 PM

I don't want to have to install a block heater when I go to buy mine... So no SS for me, lol.

Both get better gas mileage than my Blazer, so I'd be happy with either... But there's not many good winter tires for a 20" rim... The 2LT/RS combo has the smaller brakes, so you can run some 18" rims for the winter!

And a block heater is a requirement for -40

Though, at $1.05 a liter (or $3.969 Canadian for a US Gallon) for regular (premium usually runs 10 cents a liter more...)... The V6 will be kinda nice at the pump, lol.

The V6 is a 60 degree V6, right? Smooth running, good power, good mileage...
I miss my old 3.4L TDOHC! lol

savage71ChevelleSS · 09-30-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_h

You have certainly made the right choice - 2LT/RS Package is the way to go, and the V6 engine will be much more durable and longer lasting than the V8, having to consider a hot country such as where I live (Kuwait), I bought the 2LT/RS model and i know i got it RIGHT!

Wish you all the best mate...

The V6 will be much more durable and longer lasting than the V8? Where do you get your information from? Do you just make it up? The V8 will run circles around that V6 both in performance and durability. Get your facts straight before you post something like that

drperry · 09-30-2009, 06:52 PM

They'll both last... But the V8 is going to get beat harder, usually.

butterfingers · 09-30-2009, 07:49 PM

Okay, so lets be clear ... When I say 30K extra over the life of the V8, I am referring too
a) Cost of the V8
b) Gas
c) Insurance
d) Tires .. and you will be going through a lot of tires on a V8 more ever then a V6 and they get VERY VERY expensive and these tired are "Z" rated I think ... very soft, something like $400 a tire. I had tires like that once that only lasted about a year. I was spending $1800 with tax a year on tires.
e) Tickets ... lets face it, you have a V8, are you really going the speed limit ... I don't think so
f) rough replacements .... your thinking, what the heck does this mean ... well I'm glad you ask, rough replacements is when you ride your car hard and fast. If you have a V8, you will race, turn corners, burn out, rev up and treat that car like it was your beoutch ... nothing wrong with that, I mean ... come on, its a sports car right, but with great power comes great responsibility. There will be a lot of parts to replace and maintain though out the years more often than a V6. Its all fun and games with a V8 and it will be, but once the bills start rolling in, you will remember this post thinking ... damn! that guy was right. This is all a mute point if you have money to burn, then V8 all the way baby!! ... shoot, go for the Z28 ... BUT!!! if you are on any kind of budget and money for you doen't come easy, go with the V6 ... cuz 304 ponies is nothing to sneeze at. That's my story .. and I'm sticken to it

drperry · 09-30-2009, 08:09 PM

Just because you can't control your right foot...

If someone's gonna drive a vehicle hard... It doesn't matter what motor it's got... V6 also gets a lighter duty clutch, btw.

09-30-2009, 11:20 AM	#100
2010camaro2SS Server Enginerd Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 99	Definitely the SS. Yes, I am biased, but honestly, after driving my friends 370Z and then driving the SS there was absolutely no comparison. On top of falling in love with the looks, the roar, and all the attention the Camaro receives, you need to answer the fundamental question yourself, do you want to spend this much money on a car? You darn well know as soon as you drive this car off the lot, you're going to lose money, so this is not an investment. That being said, you just gotta go with the car that makes you the happiest, and let me tell you, with the SS you can't go wrong! __________________ Loaded 2SS/RS Victory Red... waaaaaaaaay better than my Mitsubishi Lancer!

09-30-2009, 04:55 PM	#106
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	Go V8 You'll be disapointed with a SIx __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

09-30-2009, 08:09 PM	#112
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	Just because you can't control your right foot... If someone's gonna drive a vehicle hard... It doesn't matter what motor it's got... V6 also gets a lighter duty clutch, btw. Last edited by drperry; 09-30-2009 at 08:19 PM.

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09-30-2009, 01:43 PM	#101
butterfingers Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Frisco Posts: 588	I'm sure your right and it's a blast to drive, but is it worth an extra 30k extra (lifetime of the car) extra for that little bit more speed. Again if it's speed you want, steer clear of any SS and wait for the speed deamon that is Z28

09-30-2009, 02:59 PM	#103
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	I think hes trying to say that V8's are more durable by 30k miles???... who knows what that guy is saying LOL...

09-30-2009, 03:04 PM	#104
rodscamaro Drives: 07' TAHOE LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 151	When in doubt, buy the V8!!! The six is nice but your not going to get the kick in the Butt feeling of the V8 when you punch it. For me thats where it is

09-30-2009, 05:22 PM	#107
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	I got the 1LT/RS, I wanted all the options and had the same problem as you, only problem was I didn't want the leather seats so that's why I didn't get the 2LT .

09-30-2009, 05:45 PM	#108
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	I don't want to have to install a block heater when I go to buy mine... So no SS for me, lol. Both get better gas mileage than my Blazer, so I'd be happy with either... But there's not many good winter tires for a 20" rim... The 2LT/RS combo has the smaller brakes, so you can run some 18" rims for the winter! And a block heater is a requirement for -40 Though, at $1.05 a liter (or $3.969 Canadian for a US Gallon) for regular (premium usually runs 10 cents a liter more...)... The V6 will be kinda nice at the pump, lol. The V6 is a 60 degree V6, right? Smooth running, good power, good mileage... I miss my old 3.4L TDOHC! lol

09-30-2009, 06:52 PM	#110
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	They'll both last... But the V8 is going to get beat harder, usually.

09-30-2009, 07:49 PM	#111
butterfingers Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Frisco Posts: 588	Okay, so lets be clear ... When I say 30K extra over the life of the V8, I am referring too a) Cost of the V8 b) Gas c) Insurance d) Tires .. and you will be going through a lot of tires on a V8 more ever then a V6 and they get VERY VERY expensive and these tired are "Z" rated I think ... very soft, something like $400 a tire. I had tires like that once that only lasted about a year. I was spending $1800 with tax a year on tires. e) Tickets ... lets face it, you have a V8, are you really going the speed limit ... I don't think so f) rough replacements .... your thinking, what the heck does this mean ... well I'm glad you ask, rough replacements is when you ride your car hard and fast. If you have a V8, you will race, turn corners, burn out, rev up and treat that car like it was your beoutch ... nothing wrong with that, I mean ... come on, its a sports car right, but with great power comes great responsibility. There will be a lot of parts to replace and maintain though out the years more often than a V6. Its all fun and games with a V8 and it will be, but once the bills start rolling in, you will remember this post thinking ... damn! that guy was right. This is all a mute point if you have money to burn, then V8 all the way baby!! ... shoot, go for the Z28 ... BUT!!! if you are on any kind of budget and money for you doen't come easy, go with the V6 ... cuz 304 ponies is nothing to sneeze at. That's my story .. and I'm sticken to it