[6sigma]

The V6 is great - good power, good mpg, even sounds good. The only problem with the V6 is the LT1 exists.

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by 6sigma

The V6 is great - good power, good mpg, even sounds good. The only problem with the V6 is the LT1 exists.

The LT1 trim is pretty stripped-down so that someone can have the V8 at a lower price point without all the "fuss." It's not really any different than having a 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trim where you can get different items packaged together with a non-V8 engine. The LT1, 1SS, and 2SS are sort of the same but with the V8.

[KMPrenger]

Nothing wrong with the V6. I had a pretty modified 2010 Camaro V6 that I thoroughly enjoyed and when the 6th gen came around I thought I was going to get another V6, but I wanted more goodies on the interior also. But then I realized for the price I was gonna pay to get a V6 with RS and the 2LT (was no 3LT at the time) and NPP exhaust, I was at the same price I would pay for the 1SS with NPP. SS it was for me.

[PJS57]

A V6 3LT with the 1LE package would make for a great daily IMO. All the creature comforts and I wouldn't feel bad about driving it through salt/snow with a good set of snow tires on it.

[dpevans]

When I purchased my 16 2LT RS LGX M6 I bought the car that suited me best. At that time I did not want to pay for prem gas or have a second set of tires for winter driving. I also did not want to spend 50k for an SS with all the bells and whistles. I have owned a GTO, Nova SS, Camaros, Monte Carlos, and this car is by far the fasted of all of them. It doesn't rattle your brain like a big block and the gear shift doesn't twist in you hand as you open the throttle but it's a fun, thrilling car to drive. I started tracking last year and with a the purchase of GLoc pads, SRF fluid, stainless lines I take it to the track and have a blast. I am not running times with the SS, 1LEs, and ZL1s but I have a blast with the ability that I have and the V6 Camaro is a great car for entry level road racing. I have never had anyone have a negative comment and in fact I have had several people tell me the V6 is a great track car. This year I plan on putting summer tires, adjustable rear toes links, track alignment just to up the game a bit. Maybe next year 4 piston fronts. They are plenty of 4 and 6 cylinders out there having a blast. I love my LGX with all the bells and whistles.

[pauly1119]

My generation was all about big engines and V8’s, I guess there is no way I would ever buy a V6. Nothing against them just not for me.

[UnknownJinX]

When I go to GM dealers around here for parts or service, I usually just see 2LT or 1LT non-V8 models sitting in the showroom. I have a friend who had a V6 3LT with auto trans but he ended up selling it.

I think the issue is that V6 3LT is probably getting close to 1SS price, and it is almost undoubtedly more expensive than a more basic LT1. Given this is a pony car, I would think quite a few buyers are willing to give up the interior bells and whistles for the V8.

IMO, the V6 is a different kind of fun. Being DOHC, it is a bit more eager to rev. With the 1LE, it is also a good entry level motorsports car. Even without the 1LE packages, these cars handle well, given V6 and 2.0T's lighter weight. My complaint would be that the low-end torque isn't as nearly as strong as the V8 (the V8 is capable of making more than V6's peak torque just a bit above idle), and the V6 gets about the same gas mileage as the V8 from two accounts I have heard, though V6 only requires regular gas vs. V8's premium recommendation. Again, V8's low end torque means you never really have to rev it that high as a daily driver.

[arpad_m]

I had the LGX in a 2LT (the best trim at that time) and it felt like a normal 6-cylinder engine in an Accord or something similar. Nothing wrong with it per se, but I moved on to the LT1 in the 2SS when I saw the error of my ways, and never looked back.

[Anjilslaire]

thanks for the feedback everyone. This is my daily driver, and I don't intend on tracking it, so it's a great car for me.

As a teen in the late 80s, I had a 78 rally sport with a monster small block 350 someone had previously taken from a truck stuffed into it, and it was scary fast to drive. Fast forward 30 years ans I'm enjoying the heck our of buying my youth all over again in this modern version. And with work from home, I don't need to tear it up putting miles on it like every car before.

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by Anjilslaire

thanks for the feedback everyone. This is my daily driver, and I don't intend on tracking it, so it's a great car for me.

As a teen in the late 80s, I had a 78 rally sport with a monster small block 350 someone had previously taken from a truck stuffed into it, and it was scary fast to drive. Fast forward 30 years ans I'm enjoying the heck our of buying my youth all over again in this modern version. And with work from home, I don't need to tear it up putting miles on it like every car before.

First, that engine likely didn't make anywhere near the power of the LT1 engine in the LT1/SS trims. It was probably closer overall to what the V6 will net you. Combine that with all of the other advancements to the drivetrain on the new car and it will run circles around your last one without breaking a sweat. The V6 will pull nicely and be loads of fun. The one piece it won't have is that kick you in the back punch when you stomp on it that the V8 delivers simply because it's a bit lower on the torque output.

Believe it, too, that the V8 can get you into a lot of trouble very quickly if you aren't careful.

[nickbettschen]

I Had a 2013 2LT Rs convertible before i bought my 2020 2SS and i loved it, added better exhaust and hi-flow cats and sounded even better.

for a V6 it had lots of power enough for me!

[Anjilslaire]

enough power for me too!

[tommcd24]

I had my mind set on a 3LT, but when my dealer finally got an allocation the V6 engine was on constraint. If I had passed, there was no guarantee when the next allocation would come around. I was fortunate to be able to afford the upgrade to a 2SS so that is what I have. But I would have been perfectly content with the V6's 335hp. For typically street driving that would have been plenty. If I ever track my car it will be a rare event.

[Malbjey]

I previously had a V6 and actually loved that it could be revved out with a 7K redline. I found the torque to be more than enough around town as a daily driver.



It's very good as a relatively cheap performance car, especially if you want RWD. Your cheap, RWD options are really limited. The only other cheap RWD cars are the Mitata and BRZ/86. While the V6 Camaro isn't as nimble as them, it does offer more space and amenities for the price. It kinda falls in the middle between those cars and the V8 pony cars.



Also, its cheaper than the V8 Camaro not just because of gas (87 vs 91 octane), but also because of insurance, brakes, tires and oil changes. Plus you can wring the V6 out on the street, and still be relatively safe when compared the V8.