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4 Cylinder Turbo | 29 | 38.67% | |
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06-06-2015, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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Should I get the 4cyl or V6?
Back in 2009, I pre-ordered my 2010 Camaro and got it at 19 years old. It was a V6 2LT/RS in ABM with black leather interior and sunroof. I was absolutely in love with it.
However, it was a bit of an impulse decision and I couldn't really afford it after I had been mis-quoted on the insurance. I had to trade it in 2 months later and I've missed it dearly ever since. :( I'll be turning 25 in August and I'll be graduating college next May (I changed my major a few times/took time off). I'm in a little bit of a better financial position than I was back then (and I'll be making more money once I graduate) and I desperately want a 2016 in Hyper Blue Metallic. I definitely want to get a model this time that is a bit cheaper, so I'm thinking of settling for a 1LT/RS (leather is not a necessity for me this time around). However, I've been seeing a lot of people saying that the turbo 4 cylinder might be a better option than shelling out the extra money for the V6. Keep in mind, this car will be my daily driver. Any thoughts on the 4 cylinder vs. the V6? |
06-06-2015, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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I'm just here for the, 2 pages before you know it. Planning on modding?
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06-06-2015, 12:34 PM | #3 |
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Get two 4 cyl. engines and put them together in a "V" configuration.
Just kidding. I think you should just drive each one when they are available and decide which you like best.
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06-06-2015, 12:46 PM | #4 | |
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If the financial picture looks good for the purchase, which you buy should be the one that makes you feel the best when driving it. It's that easy. |
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06-06-2015, 01:28 PM | #5 |
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Buy used till you get on your feet
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06-06-2015, 02:01 PM | #6 | |
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No plans for modding. |
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06-06-2015, 02:26 PM | #7 |
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If you have no plans for extensive modding, i would get the v6
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06-06-2015, 02:50 PM | #8 |
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Why would you get a raise for getting a degree? Are you suddenly going to become smarter or better at your job after walking across the stage? Giving someone a raise just for obtaining a degree does not seem like a very smart business decision on your friend's part.
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06-06-2015, 02:57 PM | #9 |
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I think the Turbo Four is going to be a fun car. With a zero to sixty time "well below six seconds" you're getting a lot for your money. That's what I'm thinking about, but wait a year or so, I think there are some other options coming. All Wheel Drive, probably a Twin Turbo V6 I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
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06-06-2015, 03:46 PM | #10 |
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Considering your situation, I would go with the Turbo-4. Can't hurt to save money, and you will still have the look of the Camaro (that satisfying feeling when you approach your parked car to get in it and drive somewhere) and the Fabulous interior too.
If it was a 4-cylinder like they use in Honda Civics, or something like that, then for real I would say the V6...but the Turbo-4 will be NO JOKE and definitely quick enough to get you out of your own way when trying to merge into traffic, etc... Maybe you can't race Vette's with it, but that's not why you're buying it either.
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06-06-2015, 06:17 PM | #11 | |
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06-06-2015, 07:09 PM | #12 | |
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So more advice on the 4 cylinder vs. V6 and less telling me not to buy a Camaro please. |
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06-06-2015, 08:11 PM | #13 |
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Is the sound of the car important to you? The V6 with NPP sounds fantastic but the T4 will not sound great in any circumstance imo. Since you won't be modding the T4 only has a price advantage for you. Definitely drive both to see if it is worth it to you.
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06-06-2015, 08:41 PM | #14 | |
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How much did you spend to get the degree? Is the raise you are getting going to cover the cost of the education it seems you felt was required in order to get it? |
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