Sometime's the grass isn't greener (Camaro V6 Comparison)

Red__Zed · 11-15-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Well suck in comparison to the V8 model or the Z. Sure for the price its a good buy but 323hp in a 3780lbs car doesnt turn me on. The SS is in the same price range as a Z and is 426hp in a 3860lbs car. It has more hp but also about 500lbs over the Z so I feel like its a better run as I wont even consider a base camaro if he revs at me. (which they do a lot)

Same thing for the mustang V6 which is 305hp in a 3501lbs car. In order to push a chassis that heavy you need some power imo.

I can't speak for the Camaro, but the V6 stang moves pretty good. Track times are nothing to sneeze at, and it does well around on AutoX course.

When you consider they are going for ~50% less than the Z it makes it pretty hard to draw any sort of meaningful comparison between the two. I mean heck, a sport package Z stickers north of 35K these days. The new V6 stang sits in a price range lower than the base WRX, alongside cars like the Civic SI. You wind up with the V6 variants positioned against the Z the way the Z is positioned against the Cayman...would you rather have the nice one...or two of the cheap ones?

lemon-fresh · 11-15-2012, 10:43 AM

No matter how hard you try to sell it, it's still the crappier mustang of the bunch (v6). Which with mustangs is saying a lot. I think it'll take another good generation or two before that car finally starts losing the hate and the ford zealot fact checkers get their retribution.

Also didn't realize this thread was about mustangs...

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

No matter how hard you try to sell it, it's still the crappier mustang of the bunch (v6). Which with mustangs is saying a lot.

By Z fanboy standards, sure.

lemon-fresh · 11-15-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

By Z fanboy standards, sure.

Mostly by people who are into European/Japanese cars and live outside the US. The ford fanboys try and sell the car one way and everybody else still thinks of it the old way.

Agreed on the s2000/frs/brz front. Every summer I get so close to just impulse buying a used s2000 convertible.

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Mostly by people who are into European/Japanese cars and live outside the US. The ford fanboys try and sell the car one way and everybody else still thinks of it the old way.

Agreed on the s2000/frs/brz front. Every summer I get so close to just impulse buying a used s2000 convertible.

I think there is some truth to that. However, it is changing with the "one car" initiative at Ford. The new Focus is a good example of that.

You should buy an S2K, btw. It's good for the soul.

lemon-fresh · 11-15-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think there is some truth to that. However, it is changing with the "one car" initiative at Ford. The new Focus is a good example of that.

Barring any major cockups they'll definitely get there.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You should buy an S2K, btw. It's good for the soul.

So true, I need moar space!!!! Arg

11-15-2012, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	No matter how hard you try to sell it, it's still the crappier mustang of the bunch (v6). Which with mustangs is saying a lot. I think it'll take another good generation or two before that car finally starts losing the hate and the ford zealot fact checkers get their retribution. Also didn't realize this thread was about mustangs... Last edited by lemon-fresh; 11-15-2012 at 10:49 AM.

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