PRD2BDF Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The three popular cars: Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Ford Mustang are now available with high horsepower V6s that can pull down 30 MPG This brings me the question: are they still "sissy cars" now? They equal or exceed former V8 power numbers! The Camaro's V6 equals the old Ford Mustang's V8 (314 HP vs 315 HP respectively) And would you buy a V6 in one of these cars? Discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 As long as there is an available V8 for each, the V6 is a sissy car, regardless of what the current model makes compared to the older one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 the cars are also a lot heavier than previous models. I would never personally opt for a 6 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Go ahead and buy a v6 Camaro, the 3.6L VVT is a POS. Of all the new cars we get in at the dealership, the only repeated engine issues come from those engines. I'm talking cars less then 2 years old, I've seen broken rods, stretched timing chains, and rods knocking. We had a Camaro break a rod before we even sold it new, 146 miles. So yeah go get you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yes, they are still for secretaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 are they still "sissy cars" now? Yes And would you buy a V6 in one of these cars? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I went with the SS 6 speed. Weight is heavier IIRC than what you mentioned so I think more needs looked at than HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I would consider a V6 Mustang with the track pack if I were interested in a Mustang. But I'm not, so I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Would I buy one of them, yes. Although it wouldn't be for drag racing. Gas mileage and maybe your occasional Autocross. Although I have raced a couple of the new track pack stangs and they do move out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Make it fast and nobody will care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 As good as the numbers are the coyote and lsc are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 If you were looking for a new daily, and not worried about going fast the V6 in my opinion is more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Go ahead and buy a v6 Camaro, the 3.6L VVT is a POS. Of all the new cars we get in at the dealership, the only repeated engine issues come from those engines. I'm talking cars less then 2 years old, I've seen broken rods, stretched timing chains, and rods knocking. We had a Camaro break a rod before we even sold it new, 146 miles. So yeah go get you one. That's shitty... The V6 Camaro wouldn't be a bad daily if you were looking for something more exciting than your general Civic or other daily. 30mpg is more than enough for me, and I love the looks of all the new pony cars. However, if the engine issues are really that bad then you know the answer as far as the Camaro is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Id drive the new V6 Mustang and I have no secretarial skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Id drive the new V6 Mustang and I have no secretarial skills Agreed. i saw a dark grey one with stock black rims, it looked fucking hawt. No v6 badges anywhere. Shit if it gets 30mpg thats just as good as my 2.0 4cylinder jetta and theres no way in hell im getting 300hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I would drive a Mustang V6 with a Trak-Pac (or something identical to that). 300 HP, low to mid 14s, and 30 MPG...awesome That's crappy to hear about the Camaro's V6. I really liked them. I would rock a synergy green V6 Camaro and make it handle like a mofo. I would think GM would fix the V6 if so many motors are causing issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Agreed. i saw a dark grey one with stock black rims, it looked fucking hawt. No v6 badges anywhere. Shit if it gets 30mpg thats just as good as my 2.0 4cylinder jetta and theres no way in hell im getting 300hp. Ford Must have really did something special to the motor. I drive a 263hp 3.5l in the Fusion and I've yet to see it's rated 27mpg on the highway. More like 24mpg. Average overall for me is 22mpg. Edited October 31, 2011 by TTQ B4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I would drive a Mustang V6 with a Trak-Pac (or something identical to that). 300 HP, low to mid 14s, and 30 MPG...awesome That's crappy to hear about the Camaro's V6. I really liked them. I would rock a synergy green V6 Camaro and make it handle like a mofo. I would think GM would fix the V6 if so many motors are causing issues. I would think that the hard part failures may have been a bad batch of parts in the Camaro. Although just when I think they've sorted out something, it has another issue. They've been screwing with the 3.6VVT for a few years in different chassis and it just doean't impress me at all. Of course I'm a little jaded only seeing broken ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I would drive a Mustang V6 with a Trak-Pac (or something identical to that). 300 HP, low to mid 14s, and 30 MPG...awesome That's crappy to hear about the Camaro's V6. I really liked them. I would rock a synergy green V6 Camaro and make it handle like a mofo. I would think GM would fix the V6 if so many motors are causing issues. From what I've heard, they are supposed to be with an updated version of the motor. Its also getting like 325 HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I would drive a Mustang V6 with a Trak-Pac (or something identical to that). 300 HP, low to mid 14s, and 30 MPG...awesome That's crappy to hear about the Camaro's V6. I really liked them. I would rock a synergy green V6 Camaro and make it handle like a mofo. I would think GM would fix the V6 if so many motors are causing issues. They are actually running in the 13's... ....even the auto's are going 13's. With just a tune they are knocking off another .3 - .5 from that... With a Procharger they are in the 11.70's......the new V6 Mustang's move out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Sweet jesus on a stick. Fuck the stereotype! I'm getting me one. (no not really, too broke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 i rented a v6 mustang convertible in texas last year. i drove the shit outta it. i'd still get a v8. performance package is pretty kewl http://haloclub.com/albums/album119/2011_Mustang_V6_Performance_Package_X2.sized.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I say screw the v6 camaro. The v8 is barely enough to get the pig out of its own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 If I ever bought a V6 Camaro/Mustang, every time I drive the car I'd tell myself "should have bought the V8." Unless I got an absolutely insane deal, I wouldn't buy one. Especially when the V8 platforms are so good and have such a huge aftermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I say screw the v6 camaro. The v8 is barely enough to get the pig out of its own way. You mean the V8 pig that runs faster stock than your modded WRX? Or the V6 with a blower that runs half a second quicker than your WRX... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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