thinking about trading v6 camaro for BRZ - Page 3

LEADfoot927 · 09-28-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caswell239

http://youtu.be/oLP-HCcX9as

Doesn't have the power potential eh...

So you nearly have to put the value of the car into mod expenses to match the power of a stock ss? I'm sure a turbo and rebuilt drive train is a great value.

shine2013 · 09-28-2014, 03:20 PM

I like them, but not enough to trade down like that. Maybe if it came with a monster turbo from the factory I'd consider. Whatever makes you happiest is what you should do.

krisprz2010camaross · 09-28-2014, 03:28 PM

The frs looks good but you should till the next Gen comes out. Its gonna have more power.

-"Ride or die."

DarkneSS · 09-29-2014, 07:46 AM

You can put way more tire on a V6 Camaro compared to a FRS/BRZ and if you have the RS package you definitely have more tire. I highly doubt the FRS handles as good as a 5th gen. Easy to drive does not mean the car actually handles better.

jcamaro37f · 09-29-2014, 08:46 AM

scion.. really?

Get the BRZ..

I Test drove and I thought the frs/BRZ felt a little cheap.. even more so the frs.. however with that being said, wait for an Sti version.

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rebelyell22 · 09-29-2014, 11:04 AM

the manual FR-S can get ~40mpg. Make sure you budget for e85 and a turbo

ichriscamaro · 09-29-2014, 11:36 AM

Before I bought my V6 Camaro I sat in the FR-S and I can tell you it felt really small compared to the Camaro, and, for me at least, the seats were a bit too small and felt uncomfortable. The car drove nice when I tested it and it looks really cool overall, but I think it all comes down to how you really feel driving it around, and how comfortable you feel in it. I am 180lbs and 5-08 in height and I can honestly tell you the V6 camaro felt faster, more spacious and definitely more comfortable. I drive the V8 now and I feel like I am in a race car everytime I get in. My advise is test drive one and see how you feel about it.
good luck bud!

c5Legend · 09-29-2014, 02:10 PM

Get it, so there is another car on the road my v6 can beat

PoorMansCamaro · 09-29-2014, 05:45 PM

As said before, get the WRX. STi, if you can afford it.

whamslam3 · 09-29-2014, 10:13 PM

if anything id get the brz but i still havnt test drove it yet so its not like i am going to do it just thought about it. and ya i may hold off until the sti version comes out

KMPrenger · 09-30-2014, 11:54 AM

I have two thoughts:

1) If handling concerns you...do a small drop on your car, and front/rear sways and you'll find yourself in a much more nimble feeling and responsive car. Now you have good handling (maybe not still up to par with the FRS/BRZ) and more power without spending the dough on a new ride.

2) Wait on the 6th gen Camaro. Its pretty much guaranteed to outperform the 5th gen in every way. The Alpha chasis so far has gotten rave handling reviews, it will be lighter than your car, and because of the weight loss, have more get up and go. The V6 may even get a nice little power bump, but we have yet to see that.

good luck.

09-28-2014, 03:28 PM	#31
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	The frs looks good but you should till the next Gen comes out. Its gonna have more power. -"Ride or die." __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

09-29-2014, 08:46 AM	#33
jcamaro37f Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 270 View My Garage	thinking about trading v6 camaro for fr-s scion.. really? Get the BRZ.. I Test drove and I thought the frs/BRZ felt a little cheap.. even more so the frs.. however with that being said, wait for an Sti version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I speak 5.56

09-29-2014, 11:04 AM	#34
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	the manual FR-S can get ~40mpg. Make sure you budget for e85 and a turbo __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

09-29-2014, 02:10 PM	#36
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	Get it, so there is another car on the road my v6 can beat __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

09-29-2014, 05:45 PM	#37
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	As said before, get the WRX. STi, if you can afford it. __________________

09-28-2014, 03:20 PM	#30
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	I like them, but not enough to trade down like that. Maybe if it came with a monster turbo from the factory I'd consider. Whatever makes you happiest is what you should do.

09-29-2014, 07:46 AM	#32
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	You can put way more tire on a V6 Camaro compared to a FRS/BRZ and if you have the RS package you definitely have more tire. I highly doubt the FRS handles as good as a 5th gen. Easy to drive does not mean the car actually handles better.

09-29-2014, 11:36 AM	#35
ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	Before I bought my V6 Camaro I sat in the FR-S and I can tell you it felt really small compared to the Camaro, and, for me at least, the seats were a bit too small and felt uncomfortable. The car drove nice when I tested it and it looks really cool overall, but I think it all comes down to how you really feel driving it around, and how comfortable you feel in it. I am 180lbs and 5-08 in height and I can honestly tell you the V6 camaro felt faster, more spacious and definitely more comfortable. I drive the V8 now and I feel like I am in a race car everytime I get in. My advise is test drive one and see how you feel about it. good luck bud!

09-29-2014, 10:13 PM	#38
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	if anything id get the brz but i still havnt test drove it yet so its not like i am going to do it just thought about it. and ya i may hold off until the sti version comes out __________________

09-30-2014, 11:54 AM	#39
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I have two thoughts: 1) If handling concerns you...do a small drop on your car, and front/rear sways and you'll find yourself in a much more nimble feeling and responsive car. Now you have good handling (maybe not still up to par with the FRS/BRZ) and more power without spending the dough on a new ride. 2) Wait on the 6th gen Camaro. Its pretty much guaranteed to outperform the 5th gen in every way. The Alpha chasis so far has gotten rave handling reviews, it will be lighter than your car, and because of the weight loss, have more get up and go. The V6 may even get a nice little power bump, but we have yet to see that. good luck. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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