The V6 Stigma

[Canuck5056]

When I first started looking for a Camaro, back in November (the search still continues...), my original plan was to get a V6 3rd Gen. I told my sister's boyfriend about this and he just said, bluntly, "You don't get a V6 Camaro. It's just not something that you do." He said that I'd be made fun of, etc., for getting a V6 Camaro, because it's supposedly all flash and no go.

So I changed my mind and started looking for a V8-preferably a 305. But recently I've been wondering if I can afford it. I only make like 100 dollars a week, or therabouts, Canadian. Between gas and insurance, I'm not sure if I can afford the V8, but at the same time, I don't want to be ridiculed for getting a V6.

There's also the fact that while I do enjoy going fast, what I enjoy is not going at high speeds, it's quick acceleration. I find it more fun to peel out of a corner going 30 km/h and accelerate quickly up to 60 then going like 140 on the highway. Obviously a V8 has a lot more power, but I mean my friends 4 cylinder Civic has a ton of jump, acceleration wise. So I'm not neccasarily looking for a powerful, top-speed engine, just something with quick acceleration and good cornering.

But again, their seems to be a V6 stigma (one which I haven't really seen on this forum), and I'm basically weighing finances versus the power of a V8. I can't think of many things more embarassing than getting challenged at a light and not being able to do anything about it because I have a V6.

So, in your experience, how bad is the reputation surrounding a V6? A Camaro is traditionally a fast sports car. And exactly how much better is a V6 on gas then a V8 Camaro? I've had some people tell me it's a huuuge difference, and others tell me that the difference between a V6 and a V8 isn't very much at all.

And if it makes a difference, if I chose to get a V6 I'd probably wind up getting a 4th Gen-I like fourth gens better and the only reason I wasn't really looking for one (as much as I was for a third gen) is because a V8 4th Gen costs a LOT more than a V8 3rd Gen.

[cuda_dude]

i get 21mph in my 95 z28 under halfway hard driving conditions.... um the v6 is a fast little engine but stock for stock will never beat an 8.... in my own opinion the v6 stigma comes from the camaro being known for speed and the 350 being known for power... when someone hears v6 they automaticaly think commuter car.... i would never want a v6 but thats because I own an 8 and once you've had it you never want to go back.... theres nothing wrong with the v6 and you just have to make the choice between a little lower buying price/ insurance and great power

[DaMoNe6969]

who gives a flyin' fu%#@ what anyone thinks about your car man.. If you like it and you can afford it, drive it..

Regarding 3rd gen fuel economy, providing both are running well, there isnt a huge differnce between the 2.8 MPFI and the 305tbi or 305TPI.. The 2.8MPFI is a very efficient engine but its got to work a lot harder than a 305 to get the car going.. the 2.8 is little better on fuel, not much.. If you dont want a 350, Get a 305 TPI.. If you want to get the best power:fuel economy go fuel injected.. Anything 86' and newer..

If you want to get a V6 4th gen, they are Very good on fuel and have quite a bit of go off the line for a 6'r.. If you want a V6, get a 4th gen..

[panchoman]

ok man i have a third gen V6 and they are no honda on gas but still a lot better then the V8, and ofcourse the engine is nowhere near as powerful as the 305s and 350s but i'll tell you they do have really good acceleration and i assure you you will spin the tires after the corner when you hit the gas lol, look how sexy they are too, and like Damone said , who gives a flyin' fu%#@ what anyone thinks about your car

[Savage Messiah]

Get a 3.8 liter 4th gen V6, you will be happy

[Xenostalgia]

Originally Posted by 97CamaroRS

Get a 3.8 liter 4th gen V6, you will be happy

Definately. I got mine its a 5 speed and it hauls ass. Its not a Z28 but it is still damn quick. I've raced a few people and had no problem and on the freeway it gets up to 80 very quick. =) I just drove 350 miles on one tank and it still has 4 gallons or so left over (16.5g tank)

It is no honda on gas but it is very good. Average is 20 city 30 freeway. (miles) I havn't regretted getting the 6er. If you like it, get it. (the 3.8l )

[KaotiKCamaro5]

yeah, i drive an early 4th gen 3.4L and its not a bad car. has quite a bit of pickup after a couple basic mods. and i agree, as all of us sixer guys will say, who cares what they say. it's your car and you're money.. do what you want to.

[philly rs]

if your friends find a v6 funny to drive u can always get one, then put it on the bottle and smoke them im sure they will get a good laugh out of that i love the look that seems to get left on their face when they get burned by a 3800 and when they ask u tell them um its a 6. get what u can afford man, the bottom line is u can make anything fast or at least faster or u can always tell your friends they can chip in and help u get a v8 so u can be cool in their eyes.

[KaotiKCamaro5]

yeah.. put in some cheater juice... lol JK philly

[I-ROC KID]

yah man get what u can afford v8 got a lot of power but im sure v6 are pretty quick and if this is ur first car then u still got lots of time to get a v8 make that plans for the next car u get who cares about what the other guy says ur going to have the cute girl sitting in ur car rather then his

WHOOO CANADA

[Xenostalgia]

I am kinda in the same boat i'm having the 6er right now but in a few years i'm gonna save up for a 02 SS and that will be wonderful. But still the freaking 3800 engine is VERY powerful

[Canuck5056]

Thanks for your input guys, maybe a 6'er wouldn't be such a bad idea.

So you say a 4th Gen V6 is still pretty fast? Compared to like any other V6 on the road, like a Grand Am or a Civic or some shit like that (I have no idea what's a V6 and whats a 4 banger), would a V6 Camaro be able to beat it handily? I mean racing isn't going to be a huge thing for me but I'd certainly like to be able to say my freaking CAMARO is faster then those types of daily-driver cars.

And Whooo Canada! indeed.

[Savage Messiah]

If you get the 3.8 I would say yes... and definately a much better choice than a 305.

[Canuck5056]

Originally Posted by 97CamaroRS

If you get the 3.8 I would say yes... and definately a much better choice than a 305.

For what reasons?

It's definitely not faster is it?

[cooltc2004]

Im assuming he means in gas and insurence