02-03-2013, 07:47 PM | #1 |
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Reasons for buying a v6 over a v8?
I was just curious what reasons people might have ( other than cost ) for buying a v6 over a v8. I understand peoples financial constraints. I am curious if there are other reasons.
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02-03-2013, 07:48 PM | #2 |
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If you take financial issues out of it, nothing. If money wasn't a factor why would someone buy a trailer over a mansion ??
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02-03-2013, 07:49 PM | #3 |
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it all has to do with money
cheaper better mpg reg gas cheaper insurance
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02-03-2013, 07:50 PM | #4 |
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Here we go...
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02-03-2013, 07:52 PM | #5 |
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Much higher tech motor. It is the future, so why not start learning about it now before the tech makes it to the V8s.
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02-03-2013, 07:53 PM | #6 |
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Had nothing to do with money...I don't care as much about speed anymore. I drove both an SS and the 2LT and decided there was no point in the v8 for me. I have always liked the lines of cars not the speed. To each their own...
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02-03-2013, 07:56 PM | #7 |
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Too many cops, why waste the money when you can't use the power?
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02-03-2013, 08:01 PM | #8 |
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Simply put, it's all I want or need in a car.
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02-03-2013, 08:01 PM | #9 | |
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Must be tough to watch the commercial "Gee I could have had a V8", ha. The V6 is no slouch, 323 HP is impressive. Honda engineers are fuming over that one. Given that a new car is not a great investment, money-wise, I figured what is $2k, 4k whatever k until I got to a SS/RS vert. Just glad they didn't have a ZL1 vert in 2012. |
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02-03-2013, 08:02 PM | #10 |
just can't get enough
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02-03-2013, 08:07 PM | #11 |
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Good mileage, much lower price, plenty left to customize as you see fit and more than ample power for any even semi- rational person not on a track
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02-03-2013, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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Yes, thank you for beta testing that direct injection technology that's been on diesels for decades.
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