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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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The OP has a good point. Is the V6 build cost about the same as the LS3? IMHO, a V6 car doesnt come close in comparison to a V8 sports car. It will never sound as good, lacks torque, & takes away from the overall thrill! The V6 versions are for people who cant afford the extra $$ & who lack the V8 passion.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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The OP has a good point. Is the V6 build cost about the same as the LS3? IMHO, a V6 car doesnt come close in comparison to a V8 sports car. It will never sound as good, lacks torque, & takes away from the overall thrill! The V6 versions are for people who cant afford the extra $$ & who lack the V8 passion.
Excuse me? I guess I "lack the V8 passion" because I keep my options open right? Dumbassery.

Many V6's sound absolutely beautiful, and some sound like ****. The same goes for V8's. I can show you a '90 F150 that sounds like complete crap, and a Jaguar V6 that will make your eyes water with happiness. Generalizations lead to ignorance. I know first hand.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hydramatic
Excuse me? I guess I "lack the V8 passion" because I keep my options open right? Dumbassery.

Many V6's sound absolutely beautiful, and some sound like ****. The same goes for V8's. I can show you a '90 F150 that sounds like complete crap, and a Jaguar V6 that will make your eyes water with happiness.
Well I gotta say, those are some great sources! How dare you compare a Jag V6 to a chevy! The F150 is about to be 20 years old! I take it you are buying the sixer.............I feel bad for you already.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Well I gotta say, those are some great sources! How dare you compare a Jag V6 to a chevy! The F150 is about to be 20 years old! I take it you are buying the sixer.............I feel bad for you already.
I will buy whatever I damn well feel like buying and there isn't a punk like you in this world that can sway my choice, be it V8 or V6. Hell, I might buy BOTH. I guess that makes me only half "badass" right? That is what owning a Camaro is all about right? Being "badass" and to hell with any other quality....

If you are really ridiculing(well at least making a crude, redneck attempt at doing so...) then you should try looking up facts first. The F150 is WAY WAY older than 20 years. Oh, btw, my sources are experience and time in the car world, plain and simple. What are yours, and how do they qualify you to try and ridicule ANYONE? Let me guess, your daddy bough you a muscle car picture book for your sixteenth and you take it as gospel?

*talks to self*Cool down Jordan....
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hydramatic
I will buy whatever I damn well feel like buying and there isn't a punk like you in this world that can sway my choice, be it V8 or V6. Hell, I might buy BOTH. I guess that makes me only half "badass" right?
lol No, that would make you badass & a half!!! I dont remember trying to sway you either. The V6 is for boys & girls. Also, why the hell would you buy both? 2 tons isnt enough? You would rather have 4?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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lol No, that would make you badass & a half!!! I dont remember trying to sway you either. The V6 is for boys & girls. Also, why the hell would you buy both? 2 tons isnt enough? You would rather have 4?
Sorry for going off on ya there....

I think I'll go be badass somewhere else right now...lol
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