09-15-2016, 09:06 AM | #29 | |
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09-15-2016, 09:12 AM | #30 | |
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Some of the things standard on the 1SS are options even on a 2LT, and not available at all on a 1LT. |
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09-15-2016, 09:15 AM | #31 | |
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09-15-2016, 09:22 AM | #32 | |
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If you also don't think the the 1LT and 1SS are comparably equipped, then we aren't even talking about the same thing, and don't really disagree lol. It sounds like you made the right choice for your situation. Coming to this site often makes me realize just how bad I can be at explaining my point, and that people often draw very different conclusions from the same information. It also reinforces the old saying that your perception is my reality, and I find that learning to communicate with people on here helps with my real world interactions. Last edited by mt3130; 09-15-2016 at 09:34 AM. |
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09-15-2016, 09:42 AM | #33 | |
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I will agree with you on number 2 they are very close right now and if I was in the hunt I would grab a 1ss. |
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09-15-2016, 09:51 AM | #34 | |
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The EPA rates both engines the same for highway mileage, and there are quite a few V8 owners raving about highway mileage, well over 30 mpg, just as you have stated is the case for your V6. For me, the estimated difference in fuel costs was only about $20 per month, so I considered that a wash. That's one less lunch per month, or two days of eating at cheaper places per month, so it didn't factor into my decision making process at all. |
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09-15-2016, 09:51 AM | #35 |
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A 6 can be plenty entertaining & satisfying. It's a great car & engine for sure. As far as cost of ownership, besides the obvious differences in premium fuel, I suspect we V8 owners will wear those expensive tires out much faster, the 10 quart oil changes are costly, yea there is likely insurance cost differences, etc.
But I had to have the 2SS. It's a refined muscle car & comparing it to the competition, it stands out (& I've been lucky enough to have a few muscle cars in my time). I realized I can't realistically reach the C7 I wanted financially. This drives much like the Stingray & remains a bad ass car that I can't wait for my next drive. I too don't race, but there is nothing like having that massive torque band... OP you can't go wrong if you find the 6 satisfies your every need, & remember a car like this is an emotional decision as well. Will you have any regrets if you get the 6 & will you be one who does & soon trades it in & takes that hit? |
09-15-2016, 10:00 AM | #36 | |
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I have the V8, but the V6 is by no means a bad car, i've read reviews on it and gone are the days of a V6 being the slow version of a car. Yes it's not as fast as the V8 but if you aren't planning on driving aggressively or racing around, then the V6 has more than enough power for everyday driving, you'll still beat 370z's and other ricer cars at red light races, and you'll save in gas mileage over the V8 version. I would recommend test driving both thoroughly (dont let them rush you) and then decide which makes more sense for you. either way you'll have a sick car! |
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09-15-2016, 10:02 AM | #37 | |
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I considered a C7, but I can't see out of the damn thing. My line of sight is above the roofline inside the cabin, so I see headliner when I look straight ahead. Being the first car at a stop light was a nightmare during my test drive. I was disappointed because the C7 is such a great car, but having my head and neck tilted down all the time would probably cause neck stiffness for me, considering I drive 1.5-2 hours per day. |
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09-15-2016, 10:56 AM | #38 | |
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Also I don't believe my 1 LT and a 1 SS are comparably equipped. But for me $9,000 is cost prohibitive. My entire point was there are those of us who simply can't afford a V8. And for those of us who can't, the V6 is a great car. I can't speak for the T4 one way or the other as I have never driven one. I got my driver's license in 1972. I come from the classic muscle car era. With that in mind I compare today's Camaro with the T4 to a Camaro with a high performance 327 back in the day, to me the V6 is like a high performance 350 back in the day, and the V8 is like someone bought a Camaro with a 455 and modified the heck out of it.
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09-15-2016, 11:02 AM | #40 | |
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09-15-2016, 11:05 AM | #41 |
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I am a Camaro neebie. So I have never owned one but always loved the car. I am getting one of the V6 models. For me that is enough this time. Maybe for the next generation model I will go up to the V8 one.
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09-15-2016, 11:06 AM | #42 |
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Don't forget to calculate insurance, maintenance (as in more expensive wear parts, brakes, tires, etc.) into the equation.
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