03-12-2009, 04:48 PM | #15 | |
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And BTW, my friend added the following: The car is very quick off the line and has great acceleration in general, even in 6th gear at higher speeds (55-65MPH). |
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I could care less if someone gets the V6 over the V8...and I already know, for it's price, the V6 is a great deal. What I am saying is that V6 owners will always be questioned why they didnt buy the V8, especially if they brag about the horsepower. If you're ok with that, then great. If not, then sorry. These threads don't need to exist, everyone here knows 300 HP is a lot. The people that will be asking why you don't have a V8 are the people you meet in the real world. How am I supposed to interpret this thread? Me: "The V6 is a good car but does not have the power of a V8." *Reads Thread* Me: "The V6 has plenty of power, now it is as good as the V8!" Is that the goal? What is the goal of these threads other than to try and make V6 owners feel better that their car doesn't have the power of a V8? These threads make V6 owners look insecure about their purchase! Just be happy with your car! |
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03-12-2009, 04:52 PM | #17 | |
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This thread was started because my friend was kind enough to share some thoughts on the V6 and I felt compelled to share it with the board so those who did order a V6 (for whatever reason) would know what kind of performance they could expect. |
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03-12-2009, 04:59 PM | #18 |
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Thanks again Camaro Pete,
This site is all about informing us of our possible choices. Many people are on fence between V-6, V-8, not out of ego, but out of a sense of "What's practical for me and my situation". So feedback on V-8 and V-6 performance is always appreciated! |
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What if the sales order form asked:
300 horsepower for $23,000 or 400 horsepower for $35,000 no mention of cylinder number Correct me if I am wrong but I remeber many Chevy V-8's of the past (80's) with only 140 horsepower. So a simple V-6 / V-8 debate is odd. From all the Camaros built from 1967 to present I wonder what percent of them had a true 300 horse (or more) from the factory. I bet a 2010 V-6 camaro could beat 80% of all the stock Camaros ever made. 1 or 2 years from now, people that don't understand the Camaro's launch/production cycle will ask SS coupe people why they did not buy a convertible? Maybe others will ask why you did not buy the Super Charged Z-28 with 550 horse? The new Camaro rocks, I hope it helps save GM. |
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03-12-2009, 05:04 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for the review! I love the V6, perfect combo of fuel economy and performance for me.
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03-12-2009, 05:05 PM | #25 |
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I think it just all depends on what you are buying the car for. My last car was a Mercedes SLK 230 which had a supercharged 4 cyl engine. It was quick and tons of fun and I never wished I had went with the SLK 320 V6. I liked the car because of the other features and the supercharged 4 cyl was good enough.
I think I would be happy with the 6 cyl Camaro, but because it's a Camaro I feel it deserves a true heart of muscle. It just fits the car better just like in my opinion that supercharged 4 cyl fit my SLK just right.
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I've never seen so many insecure people. Now they're telling V6 owners how they're "supposed" to feel now! |
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I still have yet to see a thread posted that sais the V6 is a bad car... and to the ones saying that people buying the V8s are compensating for something, does that mean your buying a V6 cause your a P***Y and cant handle a V8? No! NOBODY SAID THE V6 IS A SLOUCH SO STOP TRYING TO DEFEND SOMETHING THAT DOESNT NEED DEFENDING!
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