Got to get the V8. Which V8 I don't know. Probably a SS in case they release an uber Camaro to close out the fifth gen. Cause then I'll want to trade in the SS on that. I have to think that eventually direct injection is going to make it into the V8s.

 

Want the V-8.....at a good price. If I settle for a V-6, then I would be content....only for a while. True happiness is found in a V8.

 

Neither does using horsepower figures alone, based on some other model far different than any ponycar.

The V8, is about much more than just "more power", it's an "experience all its own. The sound, the feel, the torque, the respect, the "cool factor", then there's the 'lil power advantage!
Not to mention a lifetime long, established Aftermarket!

Maybe it's just the fact that I began with carb'ed, torquey, V8 sports cars...but I really, really, like high performing V8 powered cars!

 

V8's rule. But possible $5 a gallon gas changes that in a way.

 

Cant speak for him but Im drawing a direct comparison. Almost like adjusting for inflation... 200 hp was alot at the time for a V6.

 

V8 all the way. This poll seems to agree with that notion.

 

v8 all the way!

 

Ill be buying a V6, and Im not going to lie, it will probably be a slightly used V6 about a year after its been out. I have no desire to fork over money for a new car when someone else can eat the initial cost for me, and I dont need 400+ horsepower. Now there was a time about a year ago that I thought for sure I would be buying a brand new V8 as soon as It came out, but as I sit right now, that just doesnt seem sensible to me. 400hp would be nice, but my 95 put down about 360 to the wheels and I never use all of that. I dont drag race. I dont street race. I probably will never take it to a road course. I dont need that 400hp with where Im at in my life. As for the probability that I will buy one used, that is a little harder of a decision for me. I would love to own the car from the beginning and be the only owner, especially with a car Ive been waiting years for. But Ive always looked at buying a new car as such a poor way to spend your money. So Ill probably wait for them to trickle onto the used market. Sorry GM. It will be tempting to go pick one up off the lot once theyre there though, they did a good job of that from the looks of things.

 

Why buy a V6 based on gas prices? I doubt the V6 will get more than 2-3 mpg better than the V8, especially if the V8 has DOD. That is nothing. You would never notice the difference.
I do not know the MPG ratings yet, but assuming the V6 gets 25mpg and the V8 gets 22mpg, average driving of 12,000 miles per year - V6 uses 480 gallons per year while the V8 uses 545 gallons per year which is a 65 gallon per year difference. That comes down to 1.65 gallons per week more in the V8. Is it really worth buying a V6 for such a small savings in gas?

12,000/25=480
12,000/22=545
545-480=65
65/52=1.65
1.65*$4.00per gallon = $6.60 per week
1.65*$5.00per gallon = $8.25 per week.

If you drive less, there will be even less difference.
Also, the higher mileage the cars get, the less difference you will see:
V6 - 28mpg V8 - 25mpg (Still a 3mpg difference)
The V6 will use 428gallons/year the V8 will use 480gallons/year
The V8 will use 51 gallons per year more which is less than one gallon per week.
Most people throw away more money than that without even noticing on things like Alcohol, tobacco, fast foods, drinks from gas stations etc..

There is no way I will sacrifice the engine I want for a few dollars per week.
Even at $10 per gallon there is only a $10-$16 per week difference. That is not enough to bankrupt anyone.

 

Agreed. Insurance and price tag would be more of an issue to me. I've used the same argument to people driving 15 mi. out of the way to save $.10 a gallon.

 

Many people will buy a V6, and we should all be thankful because it will fuel the continued success of the Camaro.

But...if you want to know what cars will hold your attention, and it's value as a muscle car, you only need to revisit recent history.

I can remember when GM put the 3800 in the 4th gen all the magazines and dealers mad a huge deal about how stellar of a motor it was. MANY comparisons were made to the V8's of old, just as they will be making them with the 5th gen. Maybe the 3800 is a great motor, (I'm sure there is more than one person on this board that likes that motor), but take a look at the prices, aftermarket, and people factor of a V6 vs V8 4th gen. In my book there is no comparison. You will keep or fondly remember your 5th gen because of its rowdy V8, not the economical V6.

IMO the only way that the V6 will have any staying power is if GM can pull off something like the GN's where the turbo V6's are scary fast and have the room for modifications that will push it past a slightly modified V8 car.

 

If I could afford the V6, I will get the V6. If I could afford the V8, I will get the V8. If I can only afford a 3rd gen 5.0L TPI w/auto, then I will get that.

It's about what I can afford of what I want. I've learned the mistakes of the previous generations credit problems.(home ownership "ARM" included)

If I can afford the V6 Firebird I want, I'll get that over the 3rd gen first. It's a bit safer, better mileage on fuel and wear, and parts are easier to find.

 

Definitely a V8! I wanted a Z/28, but I'm sure it will be priced out or reach for me. So I'll probably get an SS, do some mods to it and rock that bad boy up and down the streets of Central Ohio