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TheBat-Dad · 03-24-2018, 04:17 PM

Hi All,

I've been looking at Camaro's for a couple of years now. I've always liked the styling (subjectives be damned) and the performance of the 6th gen is really impressive. This spring/summer looks like it's finally the time to take the plunge. With that said I do have a question for those who track their cars.

I would like to get a V6 camaro, as an SS is likely too much car for someone starting out tracking like myself, and cost is an issue. My question for V6 owners is (or others who would know), would a standard V6 be good enough for occasional track duty? Or is it necessary (or just really smart) to step up to the V6 1LE? I ask because I would prefer a car with an auto transmission. I could potentially swing a MT but it would be a PITA to convince the wife to relent on that factor.

Some background:
This car won’t be a daily, it’s going to my 2nd car, a combination weekend backroad/3-4 times per year track car/occasional road trip car for the wife and I (when we aren’t bringing the dog). Budget is around $30k CDN. I’ve never been on a track before but I’ve been angling towards trying it out for a few years, and this summer it looks like it’s finally going to happen. For reference, my main car right now is a Volvo V60 T6 wagon which I love.

I am also open to other suggestions for cars if you folks have any. The checklist of things I am looking for is:
-Not a convertible, personally just don’t like them
-Some power, but doesn’t need to be a lot
-Good handler, since I want a track capable car
-Good sound
-A sprinkling of practicality and comfort, as I mentioned I would like to road trip in this car occasionally
So based on those requirements I have narrowed down to a camaro (and a BMW 228, just missing the sound) that ticks pretty much all those boxes.

Thoughts and help are much appreciated!

03-24-2018, 04:17 PM	#1
TheBat-Dad Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kingston Posts: 21	V6 vs 1LE - Occasional Tracking Hi All, I've been looking at Camaro's for a couple of years now. I've always liked the styling (subjectives be damned) and the performance of the 6th gen is really impressive. This spring/summer looks like it's finally the time to take the plunge. With that said I do have a question for those who track their cars. I would like to get a V6 camaro, as an SS is likely too much car for someone starting out tracking like myself, and cost is an issue. My question for V6 owners is (or others who would know), would a standard V6 be good enough for occasional track duty? Or is it necessary (or just really smart) to step up to the V6 1LE? I ask because I would prefer a car with an auto transmission. I could potentially swing a MT but it would be a PITA to convince the wife to relent on that factor. Some background: This car won’t be a daily, it’s going to my 2nd car, a combination weekend backroad/3-4 times per year track car/occasional road trip car for the wife and I (when we aren’t bringing the dog). Budget is around $30k CDN. I’ve never been on a track before but I’ve been angling towards trying it out for a few years, and this summer it looks like it’s finally going to happen. For reference, my main car right now is a Volvo V60 T6 wagon which I love. I am also open to other suggestions for cars if you folks have any. The checklist of things I am looking for is: -Not a convertible, personally just don’t like them -Some power, but doesn’t need to be a lot -Good handler, since I want a track capable car -Good sound -A sprinkling of practicality and comfort, as I mentioned I would like to road trip in this car occasionally So based on those requirements I have narrowed down to a camaro (and a BMW 228, just missing the sound) that ticks pretty much all those boxes. Thoughts and help are much appreciated!