V6 Performance Question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TopShot · 01-22-2012, 05:45 PM

My wife just picked up her new SS but i have been looking at 45th 2 Lt with a V6 and manual trans for a daily driver. Just wondered if you guys are happy with the performance of the 2012 V6 ?

PitchBlack · 01-22-2012, 05:58 PM

I have a great looking car, 323hp, and good gas mileage.
No complaints here.

BowtieBelle · 01-22-2012, 06:00 PM

The search button is your friend... Asking this question will open up a can of worms. You will have V8 owners tell you the V6 sucks and doesn't compare and that it's V8 or nothing. Then you'll have V6 owners get pissed off about it and start throwing HP and TQ numbers at you. Then someone will ask if we can sing kumbaya, then the thread will get closed.

To answer your question my V6 is everything I need and I am very happy with the power; it is perfect as a daily driver. I can get a ticket just as fast as an SS can

but is it as fast as the V8? Nope... Although with bolt-ons you can get close. Great handling. Good gas mileage. Very peppy. I love my six.

Enjoy the SS and good luck with your decision!

Sent from my Commodore 64 using MS/DOS

KickToTheJunk · 01-22-2012, 06:01 PM

If you can afford the v8, get it.

I have a v6, I enjoy it. Do I wish I had the v8? Duh....

But I'm a college dropout who paints houses and has a 15 year old daughter - I'm lucky to have any car, let alone a 2011 Camaro LS and a garage to put it in.

90503 · 01-22-2012, 06:05 PM

Don't buy a camaro...there's too much plastic and you cannot get an optional accu-jack...JMO after reading other threads!!! lol

IROCanSS · 01-22-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KickToTheJunk

If you can afford the v8, get it.

I have a v6, I enjoy it. Do I wish I had the v8? Duh....

But I'm a college dropout who paints houses and has a 15 year old daughter - I'm lucky to have any car, let alone a 2011 Camaro LS and a garage to put it in.

Great reply!

Belle's made me LOL too. She's downright exact on that!

BenningJ · 01-22-2012, 06:09 PM

You will love the 2LT as a daily driver. The V6 is quick and gets pretty decent gas mileage. I don't think you will regret your decision.

bluexlr · 01-22-2012, 06:10 PM

I can afford two ss's still don't want one.

Caddyroger · 01-22-2012, 06:15 PM

I am happy with my 2LT RS V6. It will get me to places I want to go to in the same amount of time as a v8 with out breaking the law.
Do not let the V8 jerk you you around.

mikeSS · 01-22-2012, 06:21 PM

pretty sure you will NOT find a bad review from a owner here. with that being said you need to test drive and see if it for you.

RJTV6A · 01-22-2012, 06:37 PM

I'm sure others will say get what you want not what everyone else wants you to get.

I got the V6 for a DD and I am thrilled.

Advantages: fuel economy, regular fuel cost less, lower purchase price, better ride quality, less insurance cost, replacement brakes cost less, replacement tires cost less, and you still get the same stares from non Camaro owners.

Disadvantages: Not as fast, does not handle quite as well, you will get the (it's not a V8) from those that do not understand it's not always about performance. I'm sure resale will not hold as strong as a SS Camaro.

I have my 98 Vette, my Cadillac CTSV, my QQ vette, (So I've got my power fix)
my DD is the Camaro, and I have a Traverse for when the weather gets bad.
Sure I could of had a SS but for me it was about my Camaro being a DD.

Earl · 01-22-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

The search button is your friend... Asking this question will open up a can of worms. You will have V8 owners tell you the V6 sucks and doesn't compare and that it's V8 or nothing. Then you'll have V6 owners get pissed off about it and start throwing HP and TQ numbers at you. Then someone will ask if we can sing kumbaya, then the thread will get closed.

To answer your question my V6 is everything I need and I am very happy with the power; it is perfect as a daily driver. I can get a ticket just as fast as an SS can

but is it as fast as the V8? Nope... Although with bolt-ons you can get close. Great handling. Good gas mileage. Very peppy. I love my six.

Enjoy the SS and good luck with your decision!

Sent from my Commodore 64 using MS/DOS

I'd like to sing kumbaya!

Kumbaya my lord, Kumbaya
Kumbaya my lord, Kumbaya
Kumbaya my lord, Kumbaya
O Lord Kumbaya

scrming · 01-22-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

The search button is your friend... Asking this question will open up a can of worms. You will have V8 owners tell you the V6 sucks and doesn't compare and that it's V8 or nothing. Then you'll have V6 owners get pissed off about it and start throwing HP and TQ numbers at you. Then someone will ask if we can sing kumbaya, then the thread will get closed.

BEST SUMMATION EVER!!!!

trganey · 01-22-2012, 06:44 PM

The V6 Sux! Surely you don't want all that extra gas milage and having the opportunity to buy cheaper gas. And I know you wouldn't want the extra break on your insurance. Don't get a V6, that way mine will be that much more rare in the future. LMFAO!

BTW: IBTL

01-22-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
TopShot Drives: 2007 Vette Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 26	V6 Performance Question My wife just picked up her new SS but i have been looking at 45th 2 Lt with a V6 and manual trans for a daily driver. Just wondered if you guys are happy with the performance of the 2012 V6 ?

01-22-2012, 05:58 PM	#2
PitchBlack (with a little chrome) Drives: The Black Knight Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tri-Cities, Tennessee Posts: 283 View My Garage	I have a great looking car, 323hp, and good gas mileage. No complaints here. __________________ _______________________________________ [COLOR=seagreen]Mods Installed: Backup sensors American Racing Rogue Wheels AAC LED Interior Light Kit Ordered: BlingLights Fog Light Kit AAC Footwell Ambient Lighting Kit Complete Lamp Protection Kit (Smoked Finish)

01-22-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	The search button is your friend... Asking this question will open up a can of worms. You will have V8 owners tell you the V6 sucks and doesn't compare and that it's V8 or nothing. Then you'll have V6 owners get pissed off about it and start throwing HP and TQ numbers at you. Then someone will ask if we can sing kumbaya, then the thread will get closed. To answer your question my V6 is everything I need and I am very happy with the power; it is perfect as a daily driver. I can get a ticket just as fast as an SS can but is it as fast as the V8? Nope... Although with bolt-ons you can get close. Great handling. Good gas mileage. Very peppy. I love my six. Enjoy the SS and good luck with your decision! Sent from my Commodore 64 using MS/DOS __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

01-22-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
KickToTheJunk Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Mtv Hbo Ps3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 97	If you can afford the v8, get it. I have a v6, I enjoy it. Do I wish I had the v8? Duh.... But I'm a college dropout who paints houses and has a 15 year old daughter - I'm lucky to have any car, let alone a 2011 Camaro LS and a garage to put it in. __________________ MY SIG SUCKS. THIS IS PROOF.

01-22-2012, 06:09 PM	#7
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	You will love the 2LT as a daily driver. The V6 is quick and gets pretty decent gas mileage. I don't think you will regret your decision. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

01-22-2012, 06:05 PM	#5
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,578	Don't buy a camaro...there's too much plastic and you cannot get an optional accu-jack...JMO after reading other threads!!! lol

01-22-2012, 06:10 PM	#8
bluexlr Drives: 2017 rs coupe V6 auto B&W int h.blu Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: dover de. Posts: 88	I can afford two ss's still don't want one.

01-22-2012, 06:15 PM	#9
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	I am happy with my 2LT RS V6. It will get me to places I want to go to in the same amount of time as a v8 with out breaking the law. Do not let the V8 jerk you you around. __________________ Caddy

01-22-2012, 06:21 PM	#10
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	pretty sure you will NOT find a bad review from a owner here. with that being said you need to test drive and see if it for you.

01-22-2012, 06:37 PM	#11
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	I'm sure others will say get what you want not what everyone else wants you to get. I got the V6 for a DD and I am thrilled. Advantages: fuel economy, regular fuel cost less, lower purchase price, better ride quality, less insurance cost, replacement brakes cost less, replacement tires cost less, and you still get the same stares from non Camaro owners. Disadvantages: Not as fast, does not handle quite as well, you will get the (it's not a V8) from those that do not understand it's not always about performance. I'm sure resale will not hold as strong as a SS Camaro. I have my 98 Vette, my Cadillac CTSV, my QQ vette, (So I've got my power fix) my DD is the Camaro, and I have a Traverse for when the weather gets bad. Sure I could of had a SS but for me it was about my Camaro being a DD.

01-22-2012, 06:44 PM	#14
trganey Drives: 1979 Z28-Retired, 2012 RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 102	The V6 Sux! Surely you don't want all that extra gas milage and having the opportunity to buy cheaper gas. And I know you wouldn't want the extra break on your insurance. Don't get a V6, that way mine will be that much more rare in the future. LMFAO! BTW: IBTL

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