[cellsafemode]

Originally Posted by LT1Greg

Cellsafemode, the person asked about our opinions on what to buy and like everyone else I told him my opinion. True it is his decision in the end. I wasn't trying to tell him what to buy as your reply seemed to be saying. I don't have to prove anything to anyone owning my SS. I really don't care which Camaro he gets or which one you drive.

i wasn't replying to your comment. I was mostly replying to the comments before that that were noting the lack of quarter mile times for the v6. maybe you got the wrong poster?

[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Well, I honestly think this go round, most of the people (especially those who had V6's in Gen 5) moved onto the SS so the performance crowd is less focused on the V6 than they were in the 5th Gen models. The Irony is, it's by far the fastest V6 any Camaro has ever had.. but I think people who actually care about going "fast" ..just went to the SS..and I would do the same because the price difference isnt great enough to offset the cost it would take to make the LGX a fast car.

Myself and those who went with the V6, just wanted a fun commuter car maybe an intake and exhaust to make it sporty and the body style of the 6th Gen. I didn't buy this car to compete, I just wanted to enjoy it and it does a good job at giving me a fun commute..

For me.. my dillema is alittle different. I have an LS1 that I have been "working on" for years but most of that was all restoration...and now Im trying to decide if I want to tank a boatload of cash in the motor and transmission knowing I would never recover it in the event of a catastrophic loss, or if I want to just park that car and use it as a show car and buy a 2SS as my real get around car (trading the 1LT in for it.)

im thinking most of the guys that go to the drags bought the v-8,the ones that wanted a little more practicality went with the 6.thats why theres less posted v-6 times.

[Cameron27]

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[Chez]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

So this guy posts some videos of why his v6 Gen5 is so much better than the v8...

...and what did he do last month? He bought a Gen6 V8

I knew who you were talking about before I clicked the link

[Chez]

OP, get the V8. Too many people try to justify the smaller engines only to have buyers remorse 6 months later and lose their ass on a trade.

[Gunkk]

"Damn, I shoulda got the V6," said no one, ever.

[Cameron27]

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[Risky Justice]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

"Damn, I shoulda got the V6," said no one, ever.

Holy shit I'm dying lol.

Also, what is with the less practical crap? V6 vs V8 is near identical on gas mileage. Premium vs regular? The LT1 can run on regular, at the expense of some power. Summer tires? Um...you can put different tires on an SS too. Too much power? Don't press so hard on the gas then. Enjoy that nice low end torque, as you effortlessly get up to the speed limit. Besides, passing some slow bitch is so much more entertaining with the roar of the V8.

For whoever questioned my previous car ownership...car dynoed 413/414 with the setup on this run. 7.7 @94mph
https://youtu.be/T454VIEGNHQ

[silstream]

Who knew my first post here would get over 100 responses! Thankfully I'm not looking to break any records and feel the same about my car.

Without stating the obvious, hopefully we all appreciate what we have and they'll always be someone with a faster, better car but for me, I'm here because I love driving, always have and so choose to spend a higher proportion of my income (than most) on my car because it's a passion and I genuinely the appreciate the benefits of a particular car over just something that'll get me from A to B...

I have no plans to measure my 1/4 mile or 0-60 times but knowing the numbers gives a relative view on performance which (in part at least) equates to a measure of fun. There are so many dimensions though to the "fun" element without even looking at the additional comforts and toys we enjoy - an earlier poster even quoted the "more fun to drive a slow car fast" which I get (GT86/FRS a good example) but for me, just landing on these shores and having owned a number of fast cars over the years, it's a unique opportunity to buy a car that's not sold in the UK... so whether it's a Camaro 4, 6 or 8, I just can't wait! (I know... should've been poet but err... didn't know it)

Thanks again all for the lively chat - great discussion!

cheers,
Pete (the OP)!

[Hops]

Don't have any advice here... but i'm considering a similar dilemma. I want a camaro as a car i can take to the track 8+ times a year. The v6 1le is a few thousand within a bare bones 1ss, and i think the v6 1le would be the better choice.

[LtColumbo]

My suggestion is to RENT one for a full 24hr day. That's what I did with a V6 RS. 345 miles! No salesman to say, "turn right here, turn right here, turn right here. What do you think?" No salesman to tell you to slow down. You live with the car for a day, not 15 minutes. Drive anyway you want to. Best $200 you could spend.

The delimma now becomes "which do I rent first! I only rented the V6 and was very impressed. But I test drove the V8 afterwards and is was like HOLY SH!T!! If I drove the V8 first, I might not have been as impressed with the V6. My finances and being almost 65 years old...and a practical guy buying an impractical car...I got the V6.

[01pewterz28]

Having owned ALL V8's in my day Camaro and Firebirds (92, 94, 94, 97, 99, 01) in 2010 I had test driven both a A6 SS and A6 V6. Loved them both but at the time I did not need another V8 I still owned my 01 Z/28. I was looking for a daily driver and I did not need the SS I found a loaded 2LT RS with everything I wanted and purchased that. Up until November 2015 I still owned the 01 Z/28 and from the day I purchased the 2010 V6 I had only driven the 01 5-6 times until the day I sold it in 15. I continued to take my 2010 to shows and cruise in's from the day I purchased it until the day I sold it (the car was no longer a daily driver in Fall 2014) in April 2017.

I had always wanted a convertible as well as an anniversary year car and figured this would be my last Camaro purchase so I opted for a 17 2SS convertible.

To this day I loved the 2010 2LT/RS did I ever regret not buying the SS in 2009 Nope, the V6 is plenty and what I wanted over HP was the creature comforts. The same goes for the 2017 sure I could have purchased a 1SS cheaper but I wanted the creature comforts but this time around I opted for the 2SS.

If I was on a budget I would choose a loaded 2LT over a 1SS again for me it's about the creature comforts the power I never really use.

As other have suggested drive them both if you have never owned a V8 you will love it, if you have and you are at the point where power is not everything and you are happy with the V6 go for it.

Good luck

[JoeCamaro444]

Originally Posted by Arugon

Wait, there's a dillema here? Let me clear this up then, V8 or you will regret it the entirety of your Camaro ownership.

I bought my 1ss for 36k and it actually came with a few options at that as well, ZERO regrets. The only thing you will actually miss from a fully loaded Camaro is the leather seats and bose audio, and even then imho the cloth seats are much more comfortable than the leather, I've sat in both. Bose would have been a plus but with my Borla Atak system I hardly even have my radio on anyways! Not to mention a 1ss will hold much more resale value as compared to a fully loaded v6. ^_^

I'm in the exact same boat as you. I grabbed a 2017 1SS with NPP and A8 for 37K, and I'm thrilled with it. The only options I thought I'd miss was the leather and Bose. I gotta say that I'm perfectly happy with the stereo it came with. It's better and louder than I was expecting. I miss the look of the leather a bit, but these seats look pretty good and they're super comfy. I'm one of those sports/muscle car guys that can't buy one without the V8. I love the 455HP and TQ feel! Always have. That being said, they aren't for everyone, so decide wisely. I say go for the power. It feels great from the driver's seat!

[Outahand]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

"Damn, I shoulda got the V6," said no one, ever.

Maybe a few guys with 87 Buick Regals with a 305? LOL!

With that said, these new Camaro V6's in normally aspirated form put out more hp than a stock 87 Buick Grand National. Nothing to scoff at.