Not Your Average V6 to V8 thread - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tjudah87 · 10-23-2011, 04:42 PM

It looks like I'm in line for a pay increase so I began thinking about upgrading to a V8. Now I love my V6 but after test driving an SS and Challenger R/T I'm sold on making the move. I previously avoided even test driving those models because I knew I would want make a move. Sounds typical right? No unfortunately the main reason why I am even considering getting rid of my car is because of all the extra BS that comes with have a synergy green camaro. I love the color! And I've made the mods I wanted to really make it my own but in my area when people see a green camaro in their rearview it seems to brings out a little extra douchebag in them. Now we all experience driving behaviors we don't like, but just 2X more when I'm in my camaro. So anyway I have been out car shopping for the best deals on a new SS or R/T. Right now it appears I can get a great deal on an R/T like $5-7K off sticker price and they will give me what I owe for my trade in, where 2 chevy dealerships offered me about $1k less than I owe. Here is a pic of my car and of one of the Challengers I am considering. Note: I will most likely get a white one if I do get the R/T. I test drove a 11' SS that was has been on the lot for a year now can anybody who has driven a 12' SS tell me if there are any significant performance changes that would warrant me taking a test drive and potentially spending a few $K extra on a 2012? I'm not really picky about options, would be buying a 1SS if that helps. Thanks

Rogan · 10-23-2011, 04:54 PM

I think you should just test drive the 2012 model - then sleep on it. The better choice for you will stick out.

angie7 · 10-23-2011, 05:59 PM

They really didnt change much performance wise on the '12 ss but they did a lil on the v6. I just upgraded to a '11 v8 from a '11 v6 a week ago. I didnt like the interior changes to the '12's so I got a brand new 2011. Only had 17 miles on her. If u like the changes to the 12 then go for it but I wasnt impressed. Good luck w ur decision. Challengers r nice but they arent a camaro

and I dont think its the green thats the prob, I think people r just jealous of the camaro period.

2010SLVRBULIT · 10-23-2011, 06:08 PM

get the green/black stripes one..

mhood · 10-23-2011, 06:11 PM

If I jumped ship for MOPAR, it would have to be the SRT8.

angie7 · 10-23-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mhood

If I jumped ship for MOPAR, it would have to be the SRT8.

I was thinkin' that but didnt wanna say it....

tjudah87 · 10-23-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by angie7

I was thinkin' that but didnt wanna say it....

Lol I'm a young guy money is the main issue as far as brand new srt8's go. Plus to be honest for the money I could just buy a corvette and blow the doors off a challenger.

IROCanSS · 10-23-2011, 06:40 PM

Well, at least if you but the R/T you won't have to worry about getting used to the extra power...

I will say I love the look of the Challenger and if I was in the market for a gas guzzlin V8 daily driver, the Challenger would be it, hands down. But, since I have a gas sippin Civic as a DD and wanted a car with some performance, I got the SS.

The Challenger is hands down more refined, more comfortable, more attention to detail inside... did I mention more expensive and WHOA is a big girl. I am not taking aything away from our Mopar counterpart but the performance in the R/T just isnt there. You need the SRT for that and that about breaks the bank.

angie7 · 10-23-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tjudah87

Lol I'm a young guy money is the main issue as far as brand new srt8's go. Plus to be honest for the money I could just buy a corvette and blow the doors off a challenger.

I understand. When I was car shopping I debated between the challenger r/t, camaro and mustang. At the end of the day the camaro won hands down for me. More bang for ur buck, IMO.

CAPT D · 10-24-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by angie7

I understand. When I was car shopping I debated between the challenger r/t, camaro and mustang. At the end of the day the camaro won hands down for me. More bang for ur buck, IMO.

I had almost the same problem to. Obviously the Camaro won.

c_LoW29 · 10-24-2011, 06:09 AM

Same here when I was getting rid of the v6 I test drove the new 5.0, a 370z, and a challanger. When it came down to it the Camaro just has more for the money you will pay. for example the brembo package on the 5.0 doesnt even have brembo's on all four brakes it is only the front 2 if I recall correctly.

Stew · 10-24-2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Well, at least if you but the R/T you won't have to worry about getting used to the extra power...

I will say I love the look of the Challenger and if I was in the market for a gas guzzlin V8 daily driver, the Challenger would be it, hands down. But, since I have a gas sippin Civic as a DD and wanted a car with some performance, I got the SS.

The Challenger is hands down more refined, more comfortable, more attention to detail inside... did I mention more expensive and WHOA is a big girl. I am not taking aything away from our Mopar counterpart but the performance in the R/T just isnt there. You need the SRT for that and that about breaks the bank.

Um, R/Ts are capable of low 13s bone stock AND start at around $1000+ less than a 1SS, try again.

BlackMamba88 · 10-24-2011, 02:19 PM

Congrats on being able to upgrade! Your v6 is very nice btw and i would opt for the 2012 2ss/Rs if you can. The Challengers are very sexy but lacks performance compared to the SS and the 5.0s rear is just way to ugly. 2012 SS FTW!

2012 IngotSilver 5.0 · 10-26-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Um, R/Ts are capable of low 13s bone stock AND start at around $1000+ less than a 1SS, try again.

Umm, no they're not.

Bone stock "as they were delivered from the dealer" Challengers are not low 13 second cars. Not by a long shot.

Try again ...

10-23-2011, 04:42 PM	#1
tjudah87 Drives: 16 Camaro 1LT SIM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 281 View My Garage	Not Your Average V6 to V8 thread It looks like I'm in line for a pay increase so I began thinking about upgrading to a V8. Now I love my V6 but after test driving an SS and Challenger R/T I'm sold on making the move. I previously avoided even test driving those models because I knew I would want make a move. Sounds typical right? No unfortunately the main reason why I am even considering getting rid of my car is because of all the extra BS that comes with have a synergy green camaro. I love the color! And I've made the mods I wanted to really make it my own but in my area when people see a green camaro in their rearview it seems to brings out a little extra douchebag in them. Now we all experience driving behaviors we don't like, but just 2X more when I'm in my camaro. So anyway I have been out car shopping for the best deals on a new SS or R/T. Right now it appears I can get a great deal on an R/T like $5-7K off sticker price and they will give me what I owe for my trade in, where 2 chevy dealerships offered me about $1k less than I owe. Here is a pic of my car and of one of the Challengers I am considering. Note: I will most likely get a white one if I do get the R/T. I test drove a 11' SS that was has been on the lot for a year now can anybody who has driven a 12' SS tell me if there are any significant performance changes that would warrant me taking a test drive and potentially spending a few $K extra on a 2012? I'm not really picky about options, would be buying a 1SS if that helps. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Every day confirms my opinion on the superiority of a vicious life -- and if Virtue is not its own reward I don't know any other stipend annexed to it.

10-23-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	I think you should just test drive the 2012 model - then sleep on it. The better choice for you will stick out. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

10-23-2011, 05:59 PM	#3
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	They really didnt change much performance wise on the '12 ss but they did a lil on the v6. I just upgraded to a '11 v8 from a '11 v6 a week ago. I didnt like the interior changes to the '12's so I got a brand new 2011. Only had 17 miles on her. If u like the changes to the 12 then go for it but I wasnt impressed. Good luck w ur decision. Challengers r nice but they arent a camaro and I dont think its the green thats the prob, I think people r just jealous of the camaro period. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

10-23-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	If I jumped ship for MOPAR, it would have to be the SRT8. __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

10-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#13
BlackMamba88 Drives: 2010 Challenger 345 R/T Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 290 View My Garage	Congrats on being able to upgrade! Your v6 is very nice btw and i would opt for the 2012 2ss/Rs if you can. The Challengers are very sexy but lacks performance compared to the SS and the 5.0s rear is just way to ugly. 2012 SS FTW! __________________

10-23-2011, 06:08 PM	#4
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	get the green/black stripes one..

10-23-2011, 06:40 PM	#8
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Well, at least if you but the R/T you won't have to worry about getting used to the extra power... I will say I love the look of the Challenger and if I was in the market for a gas guzzlin V8 daily driver, the Challenger would be it, hands down. But, since I have a gas sippin Civic as a DD and wanted a car with some performance, I got the SS. The Challenger is hands down more refined, more comfortable, more attention to detail inside... did I mention more expensive and WHOA is a big girl. I am not taking aything away from our Mopar counterpart but the performance in the R/T just isnt there. You need the SRT for that and that about breaks the bank.

10-24-2011, 06:09 AM	#11
c_LoW29 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 2,412 View My Garage	Same here when I was getting rid of the v6 I test drove the new 5.0, a 370z, and a challanger. When it came down to it the Camaro just has more for the money you will pay. for example the brembo package on the 5.0 doesnt even have brembo's on all four brakes it is only the front 2 if I recall correctly.

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