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Apr 6^th, 2008 at 3:26pm

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Since I first got my drivers license back in 2001, I had been driving a 1996 Chevy Camaro 3.8L (V6). It is green and makes about 200HP. It was a nice car to drive while I was in high school...and even college, but after 7 years of driving it everyday, I wanted something better. Plus, I promised myself if I got into dental school at my #1 choice (OHSU), I would buy myself a different car. And, I did...so, I did.

Ever since it first came out, I really loved the 2002 Chevy Camaro SS with the special 35th Anniversary package on it. This package requires all the high performance packages that an SS has and on top of them adds special paint, interior, and badging. Unfortunately, they are rare and expensive. Before about 2 weeks ago, I had only seen 1 in person. Well, I found another...and it was for sale. Even better, it was loaded with all the options I would have gotten from the factory if I had ordered it. Especially T-Tops and a manual 6-speed transmission. The car has a 345HP 5.7L all aluminum V8 engine and 3.42 rear end gears (the lowest gears from the factory). It needs a little work, but I already have plans to get that taken care of in the next couple weeks. This car is something I have wanted for a very long time, and I can happily say I finally have one!!!

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Reply #1 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 4:13pm

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Nice, you should bring it over to Germany and find out what it can do down the Autobahn Grin

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Reply #2 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 4:50pm

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You're steering wheel is on the wrong side Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 6:59pm

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RichieB16 wrote on Apr 6^th, 2008 at 3:26pm:

Since I first got my drivers license back in 2001, I had been driving a 1996 Chevy Camaro 3.8L (V6). It is green and makes about 200HP. It was a nice car

only 200bhp from 3.8l?!? that is something than im not keen on american cars for. they are so underpowered.

that does look nice though Cool

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Reply #4 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 7:14pm

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expat wrote on Apr 6^th, 2008 at 4:13pm:

Nice, you should bring it over to Germany and find out what it can do down the Autobahn Grin

Grin

Matt

Then stop in the UK and fill her up...

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only 200bhp from 3.8l?!? that is something than im not keen on american cars for. they are so underpowered.

Such a valid point! All that engine for so little power...

Take a look at TVR. Straight sixes, 3.6l - 4l developing between 350 and 425hp

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Reply #5 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 7:36pm

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you dont even need to look at high performance cars like that. take the new opel/vauxhall corsa vxr. 1.6l turbo and it pushes out close to 200bhp as standard (its actually 189bhp). remap that and your looking at 220+ bhp, all from 1600CCs!!

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Reply #6 - Apr 6^th, 2008 at 8:37pm

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The 3.8L isn't a turboed motor. If it was, it would make a lot more power. The weak little V6 Camaro's were built and market towards women and younger drivers.

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Reply #7 - Apr 7^th, 2008 at 3:12am

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Nevertheless it's still a nice looking car

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Reply #8 - Apr 7^th, 2008 at 3:56am

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RichieB16 wrote on Apr 6^th, 2008 at 8:37pm:

The 3.8L isn't a turboed motor. If it was, it would make a lot more power. The weak little V6 Camaro's were built and market towards women and younger drivers.

Even so, some standard production models here in Europe are producing well over 200 horses with 2.5L engines with only fuel injection. BMW and Mercedes are doing that with straight fives, and they are down rated as it is. You give a European manufacturer a nice V8 to go into a standard production car and the power they get out without a turbo is incredible. It always seems that US car companies are not bothered and end up with an acceptable engine rather than an outstanding one. The rest seems to be left up to the after market companies and the professional tweakers.

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Reply #9 - Apr 7^th, 2008 at 1:12pm

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expat wrote on Apr 7^th, 2008 at 3:56am:

RichieB16 wrote on Apr 6^th, 2008 at 8:37pm:

The 3.8L isn't a turboed motor. If it was, it would make a lot more power. The weak little V6 Camaro's were built and market towards women and younger drivers.

Even so, some standard production models here in Europe are producing well over 200 horses with 2.5L engines with only fuel injection. BMW and Mercedes are doing that with straight fives, and they are down rated as it is. You give a European manufacturer a nice V8 to go into a standard production car and the power they get out without a turbo is incredible. It always seems that US car companies are not bothered and end up with an acceptable engine rather than an outstanding one. The rest seems to be left up to the after market companies and the professional tweakers.

Matt

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Reply #10 - Apr 7^th, 2008 at 1:28pm

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I like everything except the steering wheel.

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Reply #11 - Apr 7^th, 2008 at 1:50pm

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...nice looking motor tho'... Wink

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Reply #12 - Apr 22^nd, 2008 at 10:33pm

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Nice ride Richie. It looks quite clean under the hood too. Vrooom, Vrooom!

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Reply #13 - Apr 25^th, 2008 at 2:18pm

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Nice ride man! Congrats...

Darn I want 200+ HP too... I'm living with less than half of that at the moment... Cry

Cry

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I can see why American cars aren't to wanted in Europe. Here, a car like that would have a WAAAAY better looking interior, including leather all over the place, aluminum, etc... instead of those plastics. A bit of a shame, as the car look really nice on the outside. Must be fun to drive though... Wink

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Reply #14 - Apr 26^th, 2008 at 12:59pm

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This car has the upgraded interior...so the all the seats, shifter, and steering wheel are all leather, real leather-not that lame fake leather stuff. Although, the dash and console is plastic.

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Reply #15 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 8:52pm

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Omag 2.0 wrote on Apr 25^th, 2008 at 2:18pm:

Nice ride man! Congrats...

Darn I want 200+ HP too... I'm living with less than half of that at the moment... Cry

Cry

Wink

I can see why American cars aren't to wanted in Europe. Here, a car like that would have a WAAAAY better looking interior, including leather all over the place, aluminum, etc... instead of those plastics. A bit of a shame, as the car look really nice on the outside. Must be fun to drive though... Wink

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The biggest reasons are simply ride and fuel consumption. Although general cheapness also comes into play.
richie knows I am a huge fan of his cars, and I do like some american cars in general, but I also know if I want to take something round the Welsh mountains, I'm going to take my beemer over a Camaro, and a ferrari over a corvette.
The great thing about american cars are they make the long motorway journeys very easy and comfortable.

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Reply #16 - Apr 29^th, 2008 at 7:24pm

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It's a red 'pull me over' car, but so is my Chevy Cavalier.... Grin

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But seriously, nice car... Wink

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Reply #17 - Apr 30^th, 2008 at 4:13pm

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BFMF wrote on Apr 29^th, 2008 at 7:24pm:

It's a red 'pull me over' car, but so is my Chevy Cavalier.... Grin

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Exactly why I got a blue car, not a red one. Last thing an 18 year old guy needs is a red car...

That said, I wish that was my car, despite the fact that Camaros are about as useful as a glass hammer when it comes to driving in the snow.

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Reply #18 - May 7^th, 2008 at 11:19pm

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elite marksman wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 4:13pm:

Exactly why I got a blue car, not a red one.

I have a blue car too...but I don't think its any better than the red one in a cop's eye. Here is a pic of both of my cars from a car show last saturday.

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Reply #19 - May 26^th, 2008 at 8:17pm

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Fozzer wrote on Apr 7^th, 2008 at 1:50pm:

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...mechanics bleedin' nightmare, under the Bonnet... Shocked

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That's no joke either. I worked as a mechanic from '93-'05. The book used to estimate labor costs called for more than two HOURS, for a spark plug change out alone.

She sure is pretty though, good choice!

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