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Mels RS · 06-24-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedViking

The very first Camaro was a six cylinder.

Are you saying that 1967 Camaro, S/N 0001 was a 6-cylinder?
74% of the first year Camaro's were V8s.

Just researched it and serial # 0001 was indeed a 230 cu 6 cylinder.

Now of the first year Corvette (1953), ALL 300 of them were 6 cylinder.

Noomo · 06-24-2015, 04:31 PM

I bought my v6 because it was fun, looked great, and insurance/mpg were great. I don't think anyone buys a v6 thinking its the same performance as a v8 (excluding turbo/supercharged versus stock owners). That would be like buying a v8 thinking it has the same performance as a laferrari. I'd also pick a camaro over a honda everyday lol. Heck, I'd pick a supercharged riding lawn mower over a honda.

BigRedViking · 06-24-2015, 05:02 PM

Yes, Camaro number one was a six! Then somebody yarded it, and dropped in a V8 to go drag racing. Years later it was discovered again, and restored to its original glory! Very cool story! There's a video about it somewhere. Probably on YouTube.

mariojmoe · 06-24-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Noomo

I bought my v6 because it was fun, looked great, and insurance/mpg were great. I don't think anyone buys a v6 thinking its the same performance as a v8 (excluding turbo/supercharged versus stock owners). That would be like buying a v8 thinking it has the same performance as a laferrari. I'd also pick a camaro over a honda everyday lol. Heck, I'd pick a supercharged riding lawn mower over a honda.

Speak for yourself, I'd much rather a V6 accord anyday over a 6 cyl pony car. To me.lersonally it is just as fun and I won't get the "Wish you had a real sports car" look or jokes. To me a V6 is nothing remotely fun, but then again nor was a stock ss.

Vertwheal · 06-24-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VTSummit

I like how everyone with a V8 will suggest that people only buy the V6 because they can't afford the V8. Sometimes people buy what they want. Personally, I didn't think the extra cost was worth it for a car I'm just going to commute in. I have other cars that to me are way more fun than a V8 Camaro.
Different people like different things- that's why there are a lot of different kinds, styles, colors and brands of cars.

A car exists that's more fun than a V8 Camaro? Blasphemy!

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rontammy0 · 06-24-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mariojmoe

Speak for yourself, I'd much rather a V6 accord anyday over a 6 cyl pony car. To me.lersonally it is just as fun and I won't get the "Wish you had a real sports car" look or jokes. To me a V6 is nothing remotely fun, but then again nor was a stock ss.

I agree....a v6 accord imo is a much better car overall. Nice looking with a solid build history. A v6 is a v6. But it's nicer in an accord.

Xello · 06-24-2015, 09:21 PM

Seriously!? Nothing wrong with a V6 Camaro performance wise. It beats the crap out of the small block V8 on my old '79 Camaro. Hell, the new Turbo 4 on the 6th gen beats the crap out of my '79. *sigh*

mariojmoe · 06-24-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I agree....a v6 accord imo is a much better car overall. Nice looking with a solid build history. A v6 is a v6. But it's nicer in an accord.

Amen

thunderkyss · 06-24-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I agree....a v6 accord imo is a much better car overall. Nice looking with a solid build history. A v6 is a v6. But it's nicer in an accord.

Along the same line, we should have all got BMW 7 Series sedans. A V8 is a V8 (twin turbo in the Bimmer). But it's nicer in a 750i

VTSummit · 06-24-2015, 09:32 PM

I don't see why anyone would buy anything other than a Veyron... I mean, really.

seven · 06-24-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Canuck

you know when I went to get mine the salesman called it an RS, was surprised when I corrected him, told him it had a V6 before the hood was open. after that he let me look in peace and quiet. RS is not a model! you have a 2LT. RS is an add on package.

I know I had 3 different salesman and they all told me incorrect information when was purchasing. Good thing I researched everything on line first.

bleavens1962 · 06-25-2015, 05:33 AM

Love the Veyron comment...I mean really, why drive anything else ?

mariojmoe · 06-25-2015, 06:37 AM

Guy's it's not just pony car specific so no need for hurt feelings (not MY intention). Before I purchased my 2013 srt8 Jeep grand cherokee I looked at the (used) Porsche Cayenne non turbo. Guess what? The 6 cylinder (didn't even know they made them like that) was in my price range but the gts, and s (V8) were both out of my range (I paid in full, did not want to finance). I just simply picked something different although I preferred the Cayenne s awd (V8).

What was the point of buying a fast performance awd suv if I got it in a 6 cyl (although like the camaro it's not a pos) and looks the same as the 8 cyl and turbo. Do I race my Jeep? No, Doubt it has been over 100 mph since ownership. It is very fun for what it is and a 6 would have been out of the question. Same goes for trucks (2wd vs 4wd). Only 4x4 for me no questions about it.

MLL67RSSS · 06-25-2015, 06:49 AM

Yeah make sure to avoid those GT-Rs, can you believe they pass those off as performance vehicles with a lowly V6 in them... The nerve!

06-24-2015, 04:31 PM	#128
Noomo Drives: 2014 camaro ls/2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: lansing Posts: 84 View My Garage	I bought my v6 because it was fun, looked great, and insurance/mpg were great. I don't think anyone buys a v6 thinking its the same performance as a v8 (excluding turbo/supercharged versus stock owners). That would be like buying a v8 thinking it has the same performance as a laferrari. I'd also pick a camaro over a honda everyday lol. Heck, I'd pick a supercharged riding lawn mower over a honda. __________________ CAI Intake, MRT V2 exhaust, SE Hot Wheels style wheels.

06-25-2015, 06:49 AM	#140
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06-24-2015, 05:02 PM	#129
BigRedViking Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7L 2016 1SS M6 NGM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 280 View My Garage	Yes, Camaro number one was a six! Then somebody yarded it, and dropped in a V8 to go drag racing. Years later it was discovered again, and restored to its original glory! Very cool story! There's a video about it somewhere. Probably on YouTube.

06-24-2015, 09:21 PM	#133
Xello Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 387 View My Garage	Seriously!? Nothing wrong with a V6 Camaro performance wise. It beats the crap out of the small block V8 on my old '79 Camaro. Hell, the new Turbo 4 on the 6th gen beats the crap out of my '79. sigh

06-24-2015, 09:32 PM	#136
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	I don't see why anyone would buy anything other than a Veyron... I mean, really.

06-25-2015, 05:33 AM	#138
bleavens1962 Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 517 View My Garage	Love the Veyron comment...I mean really, why drive anything else ?

06-25-2015, 06:37 AM	#139
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Guy's it's not just pony car specific so no need for hurt feelings (not MY intention). Before I purchased my 2013 srt8 Jeep grand cherokee I looked at the (used) Porsche Cayenne non turbo. Guess what? The 6 cylinder (didn't even know they made them like that) was in my price range but the gts, and s (V8) were both out of my range (I paid in full, did not want to finance). I just simply picked something different although I preferred the Cayenne s awd (V8). What was the point of buying a fast performance awd suv if I got it in a 6 cyl (although like the camaro it's not a pos) and looks the same as the 8 cyl and turbo. Do I race my Jeep? No, Doubt it has been over 100 mph since ownership. It is very fun for what it is and a 6 would have been out of the question. Same goes for trucks (2wd vs 4wd). Only 4x4 for me no questions about it.