Need help deciding on which Camaro to get. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Atlfalcon23 · 12-27-2011, 05:47 PM

I'm deciding on if I should get the V6 Camaro rs, or the V8 Camaro ss. I don't want to spend the extra money on the ss if it isn't much of a difference from the rs. So could someone please tell me all of the differences between two?

CamaroKid300 · 12-27-2011, 05:50 PM

If you are getting a V6 RS...the difference is two cylinders...and a buttload of more power. I traded up and

24/7.

If you can, get a 2SS/RS....

chd1 · 12-27-2011, 05:50 PM

power.. thats the difference and its worth it depending on you. only you will know for u.But i promise get the ss you will be happy.

Darth_Emma · 12-27-2011, 05:50 PM

If you're on the fence, then get the SS.

If you're super concerned about fuel economy, then the V6 is a great car with lots of go. But, there is a significant difference between the V6 and the V8 when it comes to power.

You really should test drive both before deciding.

cadyshac · 12-27-2011, 05:53 PM

If you are a motorhead then ss if just looking for stylish transportation then lt will work,I am a motorhead.

ron10 · 12-27-2011, 05:56 PM

get the V8,then you won't have to bitch because you got the V6.
i am not putting the V6 down,it is an awesome car.

CruznSS · 12-27-2011, 05:56 PM

I agree with the 2 extra cylinders, get the SS! You can compromise fuel economy by getting the A6 with AFM if you can deal with the drone when it kicks in. But to be honest, you can't go wrong with any combo, just personal preference.

CRUZN-SS VIA tapatalk

molsonbrador · 12-27-2011, 05:57 PM

What can you afford? Answer that first. If you won't be in over your head there's nothing like the SS. But it's your money, your bill. Don't go under water because "V8" sounds cool. They ain't cheap to run.

Either way, it's a CAMARO.

jasonsk287 · 12-27-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador

What can you afford? Answer that first. If you won't be in over your head there's nothing like the SS. But it's your money, your bill. Don't go under water because "V8" sounds cool. They ain't cheap to run.

This.

I got the V6 because it's my daily driver and I don't want to have trouble paying for it.

You should drive both, but consider how the car will be used, how much gas mileage and all that means to you- and whether you can realistically afford the monthly payments (if financing). I will say this: the V6 still has plenty of power (323hp is certainly nothing to sneeze at!!), only requires regular gas, and still has the same incredibly good looks. Good luck!!

Atlfalcon23 · 12-27-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molsonbrador

What can you afford? Answer that first. If you won't be in over your head there's nothing like the SS. But it's your money, your bill. Don't go under water because "V8" sounds cool. They ain't cheap to run.

I can afford a SS, but I just wanted to know if it was worth it and so far i'm getting a lot of yes answers. lol

Atlfalcon23 · 12-27-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonsk287

This.

I got the V6 because it's my daily driver and I don't want to have trouble paying for it.

You should drive both, but consider how the car will be used, how much gas mileage and all that means to you- and whether you can realistically afford the monthly payments (if financing). I will say this: the V6 still has plenty of power (323hp is certainly nothing to sneeze at!!), only requires regular gas, and still has the same incredibly good looks. Good luck!!

I have thought about that so many times. That keeps me leaning towards the V6 but ik that i'm going to probably feel bad if a V8 ss pulls up next to me lol.

slick rick · 12-27-2011, 06:11 PM

Went with a 1SS even though I could have gotten a 2LT. I had to have a V8

jasonsk287 · 12-27-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlfalcon23

I have thought about that so many times. That keeps me leaning towards the V6 but ik that i'm going to probably feel bad if a V8 ss pulls up next to me lol.

I can understand that. If you feel like you might have buyer's remorse when you buy a V6, then I would say to try for the V8 outright. This way, you don't buy the V6 and then 4 or 5 months later go and trade for a V8....so many people do that (look at all the threads on here), which is fine, but they end up owing so much more than the car is worth. With the SS, the gas mileage isn't terrible for 400HP, and if price is an issue you cab always go for a 1SS... same power but less features. The 2SS is top of the line and has leather, HUD, power everything, etc. Lots of people on here have an SS as a daily driver so that's definitely possible.

zandron263 · 12-27-2011, 07:08 PM

If price is not a problem then drive both and buy the one you liked better.

12-27-2011, 05:47 PM	#1
Atlfalcon23 Drives: silverado Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	Need help deciding on which Camaro to get. I'm deciding on if I should get the V6 Camaro rs, or the V8 Camaro ss. I don't want to spend the extra money on the ss if it isn't much of a difference from the rs. So could someone please tell me all of the differences between two?

12-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#2
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	If you are getting a V6 RS...the difference is two cylinders...and a buttload of more power. I traded up and 24/7. If you can, get a 2SS/RS.... __________________ Stock...For Now.

12-27-2011, 05:56 PM	#7
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	I agree with the 2 extra cylinders, get the SS! You can compromise fuel economy by getting the A6 with AFM if you can deal with the drone when it kicks in. But to be honest, you can't go wrong with any combo, just personal preference. CRUZN-SS VIA tapatalk __________________

12-27-2011, 06:11 PM	#12
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Went with a 1SS even though I could have gotten a 2LT. I had to have a V8 __________________

12-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#14
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	If price is not a problem then drive both and buy the one you liked better. __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

12-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
chd1 Drives: 68rs/69z28/2010 2SSRS-callaway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: silver spring md. Posts: 304 View My Garage	power.. thats the difference and its worth it depending on you. only you will know for u.But i promise get the ss you will be happy.

12-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	If you're on the fence, then get the SS. If you're super concerned about fuel economy, then the V6 is a great car with lots of go. But, there is a significant difference between the V6 and the V8 when it comes to power. You really should test drive both before deciding.

12-27-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	If you are a motorhead then ss if just looking for stylish transportation then lt will work,I am a motorhead.

12-27-2011, 05:56 PM	#6
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	get the V8,then you won't have to bitch because you got the V6. i am not putting the V6 down,it is an awesome car.

12-27-2011, 05:57 PM	#8
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	What can you afford? Answer that first. If you won't be in over your head there's nothing like the SS. But it's your money, your bill. Don't go under water because "V8" sounds cool. They ain't cheap to run. Either way, it's a CAMARO.

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