03-21-2017, 01:45 PM | #1 |
Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 19
|
V6 or V8
I am trying to decide if a V6 would make me happy. If I go for a V6 than I can consider buying a convertible, if a V8 it will be a coupe. I live in the north so summers are short so I am sitting on the fence.
You guys out there that really wanted a V8 but ended up with the 6 are you happy or do you regret it. Same question with guys that wanted a convertible but bought a coupe, would you make the same decision? I know that it's subjective but I'm really hoping someone will say something that will give me a push in either direction. Thanks |
03-21-2017, 01:47 PM | #2 |
Account Suspended
Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Posts: 3,873
|
There is the best of both worlds; V-8 convertible!
|
03-21-2017, 01:51 PM | #3 |
Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 19
|
Convertible
|
03-21-2017, 02:03 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brighton, CO
Posts: 2,736
|
V8 w/ a sunroof?
If you have to have a convertible, and the only way is w/ a V6... well, that's your answer.
__________________
“The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone
|
03-21-2017, 02:06 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Iowa
Posts: 14
|
If you are 6' tall I would get a convertible whichever you prefer, my head is on the ceiling of my ss sunroof.
|
03-21-2017, 02:10 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,941
|
The only way to know for sure is to drive both. I wasn't happy with the get-up-n-go of the v6, but there are plenty of others here that are.
|
03-21-2017, 02:11 PM | #7 |
A convertible might not be the best choice if you live up north. I live in Indiana and the winters aren't fun. I have a coupe and love it. If I lived where it was warm year round I would prefer a convertible. That's just my two cents though. Can't go wrong with a V6 or V8 though!
|
|
03-21-2017, 02:11 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 8
|
I would go for the V8 coupe. I debated getting a convertible, but the coupe is more practical for me in Michigan and the torque and HP of a V8 is like a drug when I put my foot down.
|
03-21-2017, 02:18 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ottawa, Canada eh?
Posts: 1,890
|
Sounds like you are torn between 2 very different cars so only you can decide that really.
One thing to consider is the verts are heavier by perhaps 200 lbs so the added weight to the smaller engine doesn't help with performance thats for sure. I have V8 with a sunroof and I find it gives me the fresh air I need with the power I crave. |
03-21-2017, 02:35 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South of Raleigh, NC
Posts: 9,458
|
I had an SS coupe for 3.5 years and have had a ZL1 convertible for the past 4.5. So I got nothing for you Except I'm also in the great white north and have a lot of money tied up in something I only use 7 months/yr.
__________________
|
03-21-2017, 02:38 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Hampton VA
Posts: 58
|
|
03-21-2017, 02:47 PM | #12 |
Let's go fishing!
Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Seabrook, Texas
Posts: 1,129
|
I say V8 coupe with sunroof. If you absolutely have to have a convertible, then get an increase on the loan and get a V8 convertible. If you only have $25k cash, then get a loan for the difference. Leave the V6's for the teenagers, women, people who make mistakes, and the car rental companies.
__________________
"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980
|
03-21-2017, 02:51 PM | #13 |
Just an average Dude
Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 391
|
If you plan to drive the car often a v6 is good on gas compared to a v8 - that is why I got the v6 and do not regret it much.
I can break all the speed limits no problem with my v6 and have no desire to endanger myself or others by racing so I do not need a v8. The only need for a v8 in my eyes is because they sound much cooler if you modify them.
__________________
So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.
|
03-21-2017, 03:04 PM | #14 |
Account Suspended
Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alliston Ontario Canada
Posts: 9,057
|
This should be interesting. Op take them both out for a test drive.
|
|
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|