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SSGUNNER · 12-28-2011, 12:49 AM

SS or youll be trading up within a yr. Like some of have done so.

TJ91 · 12-28-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

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.

trganey · 12-28-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlfalcon23

I'm 19 and that has been one of the main things I thought about as well. All my friends would probably say something like "Bro why didn't you get the V8? You might as well not even got a Camaro".

I'm quite a bit older than you and I still get the same comments. Truth is, I love hp and performance and would love to have a SS or ZL1 and could have afforded it but I bought my car for a work car. Yes I could have bought a 4 banger and got even better milage but I wanted something that got reasonable milage and had good looks and decent performance. I have other toys to satisfy my performance itch when neccesary so I opted for the 6. No regrets here, it looks good, it's a pleasure to drive, and gets decent milage on 87* fuel. Buy what fits your application and current situation. jes my .o2

IROCanSS · 12-28-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlfalcon23

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?

You know you can get an SS/RS too right... the V6 is the LS or LT... not the RS. The RS is just an appearance package and can be added to LT and SS models.

If youre asking now, just save up and get the SS. If you want a V6 and will be happy with one, you wouldnt need to ask.

10RsCamaro · 12-28-2011, 07:28 AM

It's all about your budget. The RS is nice just missing the 8. I got it because it gets twice the full mileage, its my DD, and restraining myself from that power to save some money by not speeding MORE then i do. You only know the real answer, but if you see all the 6'ers, you will notice nobody has a stock one, and the FI is starting to set it.

01pewterz28 · 12-28-2011, 07:35 AM

As others have said its up to you for myself I opted for the V6 it's my Daily Driver I did not want the SS for a Daily Driver other wise it would be sitting in the garage next to my 01 Z/28 as a trailer/garage queen.

If you can live with out the extra 100ish HP go for the V6 if you Must have that extra HP go for the V8 you cannot go wrong with any trim level on the Camaro they are all great.

Sean

Bonanza7 · 12-28-2011, 07:36 AM

If you want a car with plenty of power for just about any imaginable situation, reasonable to insure, easy on the gas, great looks and leaves you with enough money to buy food, get the V6. If you have to have the fastest car in your county, without regard to cost, get the V8.

oldfriend · 12-28-2011, 07:40 AM

Get the SS and drive on 4 cylinders when you want , and on the weekends you can use the V8 , not kidding , get the AT [ L99 ] and you are all set .

Wantconvertible · 12-28-2011, 07:48 AM

Look deep in your pocket then you decide, the v8 you will def spend more money on gas etc, so if I was you I would get the v6,but Im not you ,I'm me so I got the ss/rs

Just jokeing get the V8 your love it

SSSugar · 12-28-2011, 07:52 AM

If you can afford the SS, get it! Just remember that a lot of people are trading up from a V6 to the SS and not too many are trading down.

boltmark · 12-28-2011, 08:52 AM

Money and HP.

HDDAN · 12-28-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlfalcon23

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?

1. V-8
2. Better suspension
3. Mail slot
4. Brembo brakes
5. Bragging rights
6. Not having to deal with, "why didn't you get the V-8".
RS is a trim level, not a model. SS is a model that you can add the RS trim package to.

Atlfalcon23 · 12-28-2011, 10:50 AM

I see..... Sorry about my rs and ss appearance package confusion, i'm sort of new with this lol

HDRDTD · 12-28-2011, 11:14 AM

As the others have said..

V6
Plenty of power
Better gas mileage
probably cheaper insurance
All around great DD

V8
More power
Prestige
Bragging rights
worse gas milage
requires 91-93 octane gas
higher cost
higher insurance

Note: the SS at least comes with soft compund summer tires. If you want to drive it in the cold winter weather, you should invest in another set of tires for winter driving.

12-28-2011, 12:49 AM	#29
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	SS or youll be trading up within a yr. Like some of have done so. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

12-28-2011, 07:28 AM	#33
10RsCamaro Slow v6 Drives: Automatic Automobile Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nj Posts: 526	It's all about your budget. The RS is nice just missing the 8. I got it because it gets twice the full mileage, its my DD, and restraining myself from that power to save some money by not speeding MORE then i do. You only know the real answer, but if you see all the 6'ers, you will notice nobody has a stock one, and the FI is starting to set it. __________________ Full bolt on 2lt/Rs. Any questions? always a pm away! Obx/Mace/Rx/Mrt/Vararam/Bcam/4.11 Gears/SS Brakes USAF. Stationed in TX

12-28-2011, 07:35 AM	#34
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	As others have said its up to you for myself I opted for the V6 it's my Daily Driver I did not want the SS for a Daily Driver other wise it would be sitting in the garage next to my 01 Z/28 as a trailer/garage queen. If you can live with out the extra 100ish HP go for the V6 if you Must have that extra HP go for the V8 you cannot go wrong with any trim level on the Camaro they are all great. Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

12-28-2011, 07:48 AM	#37
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	Look deep in your pocket then you decide, the v8 you will def spend more money on gas etc, so if I was you I would get the v6,but Im not you ,I'm me so I got the ss/rs Just jokeing get the V8 your love it Last edited by Wantconvertible; 12-28-2011 at 06:14 PM.

12-28-2011, 07:52 AM	#38
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	If you can afford the SS, get it! Just remember that a lot of people are trading up from a V6 to the SS and not too many are trading down. __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

12-28-2011, 07:36 AM	#35
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	If you want a car with plenty of power for just about any imaginable situation, reasonable to insure, easy on the gas, great looks and leaves you with enough money to buy food, get the V6. If you have to have the fastest car in your county, without regard to cost, get the V8.

12-28-2011, 07:40 AM	#36
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Get the SS and drive on 4 cylinders when you want , and on the weekends you can use the V8 , not kidding , get the AT [ L99 ] and you are all set .

12-28-2011, 08:52 AM	#39
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	Money and HP.

12-28-2011, 10:50 AM	#41
Atlfalcon23 Drives: silverado Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	I see..... Sorry about my rs and ss appearance package confusion, i'm sort of new with this lol

12-28-2011, 11:14 AM	#42
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	As the others have said.. V6 Plenty of power Better gas mileage probably cheaper insurance All around great DD V8 More power Prestige Bragging rights worse gas milage requires 91-93 octane gas higher cost higher insurance Note: the SS at least comes with soft compund summer tires. If you want to drive it in the cold winter weather, you should invest in another set of tires for winter driving.

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