i got 25mpg HWY on the way to medina yesterday...and this was traveling about 75mph in 6th gear.....did get into it a few times but nothing crazy. ill have to reset it for some city driving and see what i get there.

 

My last trip to N.O. I got 24.5 MPG @ ~72-78. I normally get 19.5 avg.

 

25 MPG really isn't THAT bad, anyone with a V6 that can weigh in? Her commute is like 99% highway.

 

but my 25mpg is with alot more power than the stock motor. my car is ,i would concider, heavily modified.

 

The only modifications I would see as hurting fuel mileage would be forced induction. Most N/A setups like yours produce more horsepower through increased efficiency of the engine. My convertible is actually geared better for fuel mileage than my Z06 which has 122 more horsepower than my vert. The highest highway I can get currently with my vert is 30...my Z06 tops out at 33. I have no doubt when I do all my performance mods to the vert it will get better mileage than the Z. A tune helps a ton with mileage also.

I am curious to see what happens to mileage on the camaro when the ls3 is replaced by the DOHC 5.5L we will likely see in the C7. I will bet 30+ for the V8 at that point.

 

Are Camaros actually depreciating 40% in 2 years?
I've seen a few posts on this forum where people are upset because the used ones are going for almost as much as the new ones.

 

The industry standard is between 37-42% in the first two years. Camaros are not currently depreciating at that rate because of hype and a very strong used car market. When the 2012 is released with new interior and engine the V6s from 10-11 will depreciate very quickly much like the Corvettes did when the ls3 replaced the ls2 in 08. The 04 GTO is also less valuable because it is the only one with an ls1...we shall see but with current volume of 12000 sales per month there will be plenty of used models to choose from in two years when people want the new models.

 

dont talk about the 5.5 DI motor...no one here wants to believe the fact that it will be going in the c7...... except me.....ive been telling these guys this for a while and no one believes me.

 

Do you really want me to chime in? Based on your posts you have already written off the V6 and "Less collectible" than the V8. When I was looking at the Spastic Squirrel Database (from that other site), there was not another car ordered that was like mine, and by the time 2010 ended there was 11 of them. I believe it is 1 of 3 since mine has the GM badge of excellence and no backup sensors.

With that said, I'm glad I got the v6 Manual. Since my car is my daily driver and I do drive it in the winter. I rode in the v8, and to be honest I did not notice that much of a difference. If you don't like the sound of the V6, but like the V8 for the sound then I urge you to take a listen to my Corsa Catback.

Ok you want real world driving numbers.
During the breakin I drove the car to Florida down I75 from Michigan. 27.5 at 75mph or so. You can get the advertised 29mpg if you set the cruise at 60.

I am able to coast on my 25mph - 35mph 4 mile one way commute to work (I live in college town, so the speed limits are low). I have been getting a combined 20 mpg since December.

EDIT: Last but not least, you won't be disappointed with the v6 manual. We learned from Martinrea that the v6 manual has a better suspension than the V6 auto, and has a lot of components in common with the V8 suspension. I am able to take 25mph curves at 60 without any tire squeel. Also be sure to get the RS package if going with a 1LT, as your wife will not hit limiter until 155mph. Otherwise it is 118.

 

no offense but even with a corsa catback, the v6 sounds nothing like a v8. especially when punching the throttle.

 

FYI, I believe the 2012 interior is getting a few (effective, but overall minor) revisions. New steering wheel, revised main dash panel with leather (or fabric, perhaps, on lower models) insert, revised gauges (IIRC), and a few other things. Check out the ZL1 interior, but replace the alcantra/suede with regular leather, and you will be pretty much there. I think the changes look great, but the point is, don't be expecting a complete rework of the dash like the '97 Camaro got vs. the '96.

Also, I wouldn't hold my breath for a DOHC 5.5L (or likely any 5.5L) in the C7...

 

Really, you think the Corsa Catback doesn't sound at all like a V8? Do you think it doesn't sound good at all? I've been complimented quite a bit on the V6 Corsa Catback. You can even hear it on podcast 293.

In fact I got talked to by some woman saying "Do you realize that there are children in this neighborhood?" for running 30mph in first gear with the corsa catback.

I also mention the catback and this issue because I personally know someone who was considering a v8, but was happy with how the v6 was with the exception of how the car sounded. He wound up getting the V6 and adding the Corsa Catback after riding in my car and hearing how it sounded both in and outside of the car.

 

2011 2Lt R/S V-6 AT 20-21 mpg combined city and some highway

 

well see.....

 

i think the person told you"do you realize there are children in the neighborhood" because you were going 30 in a 25. and why would you run in 1st gear at 30mph? that would put your rom around 3500-4k? what is the point of that? especially in a neighborhood.

i didnt say it sounded bad, i just said it doesnt sound like a v8.

and im sure you could be happy with the sound, but thats not the same as" it sounds exactly like a v8"
theres a difference between liking it, and it sounding just like a v8.