Is it wrong to own a V8 Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

soniccj7 · 09-02-2010, 10:50 AM

I own a 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6 and I have to say, I am very happy with my decision. There was never really a question regarding the drivetrain in my book. I was willing to compromise on most everything else, but I wanted the V8 with an M6.

I had a friend of mine tell me the other day that I should have bought the V6 because I don't "use" what the car has to offer. His statement is correct, I don't use the car to it's full potential while commuting to work, or when I go for a nice weekend drive. Sure I enjoy the occasional hard take off, but nothing that will land me jail. The only safe place to use such power would be on a closed track.

I also have a 900CC sportbike that I don't "use" to it's full potential either, but I am only getting flack for purchasing a V8 Camaro.

Does anyone see a problem with someone buying an SS if they don't plan on racing it??

/End Rant

BlessedChef10 · 09-02-2010, 10:53 AM

Nope. I wish I got the v8.

ninety6 · 09-02-2010, 10:55 AM

by his logic you should be driving a fiesta or smartcar. something that just gets you from point a to point b. or maybe a bicycle. what does HE drive?

Kwik · 09-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Nope. There aren't many places to use a car like this to its full potential, but it sure is fun running stoplight to stoplight. Tell your friend to climb in for a KWIK ride. Maybe then he will understand. If not, call the coroner. He's dead.

melody301 · 09-02-2010, 10:56 AM

I don't. You buy what you like. As long as you like the car and enjoy it who cares if you gun the engine or not on every take off. You use your car for what you want to use if for. Be mindful of the jealous ppl and the haters. I've been told my LS is a "shitty" car but do you think I car one bit. I bought the one I wanted.

brandotron · 09-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Yes. You are wrong for owning a V8.

melody301 · 09-02-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandotron

Yes. You are wrong for owning a V8.

Are you serious, why?

Tessa · 09-02-2010, 10:58 AM

V8's are killing trees and causing global warming - you big jerk

HAHAAA

j/k

LoneStar · 09-02-2010, 10:58 AM

If you feel guilty, I'm more than willing to trade with you!

Darth_Emma · 09-02-2010, 10:59 AM

soniccj7-
It's YOUR car and YOUR money. Buy what you you like.

I don't worry about what other people say about my V8. It's my car. I love it.

InvaderMoose · 09-02-2010, 11:00 AM

Oh god, for a second I was worried this was going to be something about the environment and owning a prius

you got a v8 because it's the American muscle that comes with a camaro. Rather you're going 100 over the speedlimit or driving normally, you have a muscle car. You need the v8

motorhead · 09-02-2010, 11:00 AM

It's wrong to not own a V-8. It's completely insane to own a V-8 of it's in a mustang.

There, I thought I would get the two biggest arguments on this site started early.

LittleMT · 09-02-2010, 11:00 AM

dump the so-called friend......

biojack · 09-02-2010, 11:01 AM

i don't think so...it's like owning expensive or flashy clothes, or ordering expensive meals at restaurants. There is an element of fun to that, but you don't NEED to do it (the lesser items would still do the trick...) but if you can afford it do it. I would have purchased the V8 if possible..and i never race my V6..but i still would of liked the V8

09-02-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
soniccj7 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 341 View My Garage	Is it wrong to own a V8 Camaro? I own a 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6 and I have to say, I am very happy with my decision. There was never really a question regarding the drivetrain in my book. I was willing to compromise on most everything else, but I wanted the V8 with an M6. I had a friend of mine tell me the other day that I should have bought the V6 because I don't "use" what the car has to offer. His statement is correct, I don't use the car to it's full potential while commuting to work, or when I go for a nice weekend drive. Sure I enjoy the occasional hard take off, but nothing that will land me jail. The only safe place to use such power would be on a closed track. I also have a 900CC sportbike that I don't "use" to it's full potential either, but I am only getting flack for purchasing a V8 Camaro. Does anyone see a problem with someone buying an SS if they don't plan on racing it?? /End Rant

09-02-2010, 10:53 AM	#2
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	Nope. I wish I got the v8. __________________

09-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#4
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	Nope. There aren't many places to use a car like this to its full potential, but it sure is fun running stoplight to stoplight. Tell your friend to climb in for a KWIK ride. Maybe then he will understand. If not, call the coroner. He's dead. __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

09-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#5
melody301 NY Football Giants YAY!!! Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DMV Posts: 808	I don't. You buy what you like. As long as you like the car and enjoy it who cares if you gun the engine or not on every take off. You use your car for what you want to use if for. Be mindful of the jealous ppl and the haters. I've been told my LS is a "shitty" car but do you think I car one bit. I bought the one I wanted. __________________

09-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#6
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Yes. You are wrong for owning a V8. __________________

09-02-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
ninety6 2xSOM Drives: 2002 Camaro SS \| 2002 Camaro V6 vrt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 284	by his logic you should be driving a fiesta or smartcar. something that just gets you from point a to point b. or maybe a bicycle. what does HE drive?

09-02-2010, 10:58 AM	#8
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	V8's are killing trees and causing global warming - you big jerk HAHAAA j/k __________________

09-02-2010, 10:58 AM	#9
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	If you feel guilty, I'm more than willing to trade with you!

09-02-2010, 10:59 AM	#10
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	soniccj7- It's YOUR car and YOUR money. Buy what you you like. I don't worry about what other people say about my V8. It's my car. I love it.

09-02-2010, 11:00 AM	#11
InvaderMoose Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 958	Oh god, for a second I was worried this was going to be something about the environment and owning a prius you got a v8 because it's the American muscle that comes with a camaro. Rather you're going 100 over the speedlimit or driving normally, you have a muscle car. You need the v8 __________________ Engine/Appearance: 530 RWHP Whipple supercharger, Full JBA Exhaust, Ported TB, Cold Air Inductions & ADM Scoop /Complete new paint, 20" Forgestar F14s, Sinister hood, SLP Spoiler, AAC Halos, P13W Fogs

09-02-2010, 11:00 AM	#12
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	It's wrong to not own a V-8. It's completely insane to own a V-8 of it's in a mustang. There, I thought I would get the two biggest arguments on this site started early.

09-02-2010, 11:00 AM	#13
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	dump the so-called friend...... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

09-02-2010, 11:01 AM	#14
biojack Drives: 1LT/RS,MRTv2, Injen Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Halifax canada Posts: 259	i don't think so...it's like owning expensive or flashy clothes, or ordering expensive meals at restaurants. There is an element of fun to that, but you don't NEED to do it (the lesser items would still do the trick...) but if you can afford it do it. I would have purchased the V8 if possible..and i never race my V6..but i still would of liked the V8

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