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08-23-2017, 11:28 PM
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Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Seattle, WA
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V6 vs V8 Dilemma
Hey folks,
I can see this thread dividing the forum and up front realize we all have different views but I'm searching for a Camaro and my budget of $33-35k puts me in the sweet spot between either a high spec new/nearly new 2LT V6 RS or a 2016/2017 1SS. I'm leaning heavily towards the V8 with lower spec but just wondered if others went through the same process and what the key contributing factors were behind your decision? Honestly, either option would be a great car for me and I was initially only looking at V6 but budget has just crept up to get me into SS territory so keen to hear if the V8 really provides notably more fun on a daily basis and any concerns with the heavier engine impacting handling? Presumably the V6 feels lighter and more nimble or does the SS suspension enhancements (assuming base spec without magnetic ride / LSD) more than make up for that? cheers, Pete. |
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08-23-2017, 11:37 PM
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Retired from Car mfrs....
Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
Location: /Fort Lauderdale
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Drive them both....decide.
You are correct, 98% of the responses you get here will be "buy the V8". Some of them will be ridiculous testosterone statements. .And I agree, if you haven't owned the V-8 , you always want one. I've owned two recent Chevy V8's so the V-6 for me this time around, was perfectly fine, in two years I have not missed it.
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08-23-2017, 11:44 PM
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Drives: 2LT Fifty Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Sunny Arizona
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I was in your same situation a few months back. I ended up buying a loaded V6. This is my only car, so I wanted all the comforts. That along with the regular vs premium fuel and the higher insurance costs for the V8 pushed me toward the V6. I have no regrets. You just have to decide what is most important to you.
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08-24-2017, 12:01 AM
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i was a v6 owner then i moved to v8
v6 was a joy for me because it was the first sport car for me, then i was excited to get the mighty v8 for me: now for new models i cant go back to v6 anymore because i love the v8 so, test them both and u'll decide bro good luck
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08-24-2017, 12:08 AM
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Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Hawthorne, CA
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Depends on what you want really.. for someone like Glen who has been there done that with the V8s.. his V6 fits his need perfectly.
The SS is actually overkill for street driving and the V6 does a hella of a job with plenty of power. |
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08-24-2017, 12:14 AM
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Drives: Summit White Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
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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. ^_^ |
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08-24-2017, 12:35 AM
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IG: Limitless2ss
Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: san jose
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V8 My Friend. Camaro + V8= Happiness
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08-24-2017, 01:58 AM
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Drives: 2015 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Texas
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Last edited by Cameron27; 06-06-2019 at 10:36 PM. |
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08-24-2017, 02:01 AM
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Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: San Diego CA,
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Got my 2016 2SS loaded for 34k OTD with 8k miles on it. Its in your budget. get the 2ss, get it used.
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08-24-2017, 05:59 AM
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Just got mine (2016 2SS loaded) for 35K with only 5K on the ODO. The deals are out there, get what you want. 
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08-24-2017, 06:12 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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No one ever regrets buying the engine with more power
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08-24-2017, 06:22 AM
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Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Atlanta
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I got my 1le for 39k, wait for end of the year sales fly and buy ! That will solve all your problems
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08-24-2017, 06:31 AM
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Drives: 2LT/1LE, HPCRX, F250(tow vehicle) Join Date: May 2016
Location: Florida's Space Coast
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It is possible to buy a 2LT 1LE for less than $35k, I did. You just need to find someone willing to deal with you. Everything the RS has and then some.
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08-24-2017, 06:37 AM
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Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Kokomo
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I bought a 1LE and its an absolute blast to drive but I rented a 2017 convertible when I went to California and it doesn't have that wow factor that the V8 does but the V6 is more than capable of everyday driving. I like the way my car handles but I will never drive it to its potential so the cheaper car, gas, and insurance of a V6 wouldn't be a deal breaker if you found the right car. I would say it all depends on what you want. If you are one of those guys that always wants more I would say the V8 just so there is no regrets.
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