Would you trade a 96 V6 camaro for a 89 corvette?
08-10-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sdbrown84
I believe the 96 Camaros have the 3.4. Only the base 98+ Camaros came with a standard 3.8.
wrong.
93-95=3.4
'95 models in California got the 3.8,
so 95-2002= 3.8
08-10-2006, 10:18 AM
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ditto
3.4, 160hp
3.8, 200hp
If your V6 Camaro was just a weekend car then getting the vette would be a no brainer. But if your Camaro is a DD, which I highly suspect it is, then stick with. More reliable, better mileage and like mentioned earlier you already know what shape it's in.
3.4, 160hp
3.8, 200hp
If your V6 Camaro was just a weekend car then getting the vette would be a no brainer. But if your Camaro is a DD, which I highly suspect it is, then stick with. More reliable, better mileage and like mentioned earlier you already know what shape it's in.
08-10-2006, 01:30 PM
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so much butt-hurt in this subject..
you haven't told us what you want the car for. If you want a weekend criuser or car-show entry, then get the vette. If you want a workhorse, keep the 6
you haven't told us what you want the car for. If you want a weekend criuser or car-show entry, then get the vette. If you want a workhorse, keep the 6
08-11-2006, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by keys2myMARO
Yeah I was under the impression that the 89 vette had an lt1 engine. I looked it up when I got home and it didn't, I think I will stick to my camaro.
Thanks everyone for their input.
Thanks everyone for their input.
I think he already gave up on the corvette and doesn't care about this thread anymore. Might be why he hasn't stated his purpose. But general consensus still is, daily driver - stick with the camaro, weekend rider - get the vette.
08-11-2006, 11:13 AM
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I would trade it even if the vette didn't have a motor....
a mint 96 v6 camaro is worth like $2500, where the vette is worth quite a bit more in the shape it's in and worth more if you fixed it.
a mint 96 v6 camaro is worth like $2500, where the vette is worth quite a bit more in the shape it's in and worth more if you fixed it.
08-11-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by alanr
Vette....a camaro will never be a sports car...no matter how much money you dump in it. Trust me, I did it and am now regretting it
Anyway, I vote for keeping the 6-banger. It'll make a better DD (I'm assuming that's what we're talking about). As much respect as I have for Corvettes, the "It's a Vette" reason only works with C5s and up in this generation IMO.
08-11-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 96formvert
I would trade it even if the vette didn't have a motor....
a mint 96 v6 camaro is worth like $2500, where the vette is worth quite a bit more in the shape it's in and worth more if you fixed it.
a mint 96 v6 camaro is worth like $2500, where the vette is worth quite a bit more in the shape it's in and worth more if you fixed it.
08-13-2006, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
Why do people always treat cars like investments? Not everyone is into a resto project or a collector. It's true that a V6 Camaro is worth the lint in your pocket, but what's the point in bringing that up? 60K is ultra-low for a 10-year-old car!
I wouldn't consider it an investment like letting it sit in a garage collecting dust and not driving it. I'm talking about getting it and turning it for profit.
08-13-2006, 10:53 AM
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I love the round tail lights of the L-98 powered Corvettes. I'd love to have a black '89 6 speed, throw on some chrome ZR1's, exhaust, 1.6 roller rockers, a supercharger.... done.
08-13-2006, 04:01 PM
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The L98 is a TPI engine....do a few mods and you have 350hp at least depending on what you do. Change the intake system(runners, base,etc), tune it, headers, cam, heads and you will have a stout car. The L98s run mid 14s.
The 3.8L.....you can put a supercharger on it, intercooler, port and polish the heads, throw in a cam and you are talking about 400hp....some are even getting 500hp with a mp112 charger.
The 3.8L.....you can put a supercharger on it, intercooler, port and polish the heads, throw in a cam and you are talking about 400hp....some are even getting 500hp with a mp112 charger.
