V6 VS. V8 MUSCLE CARS?! *From an owner of both*

[@carpetcop6173]

I’m guessing a lot of younger guys are buying the V6 Camaro/Mustang/Challenger/Charger vehicles, so here is my thoughts as an older guy who has owned plenty of V8 powered vehicles over the years. Basically, the modern V6 muscle cars are the equivalent of the older V8’s from years gone by and in the case of the Camaro in particular... they handle so much better than those older cars. My current daily driver is an old 2004 Mustang GT with the 2 valve V8 which only makes 260hp from the factory. Yes, the V8 sounds amazing, but the 5th and 6th Gen Camaro’s all make over 300hp from the factory. If you want the V8 and can afford it without compromising your quality of life or your credit rating, then by all means get one. If the V6 fits within your budget better then there is no shame in owning one. They are every bit as fast as the older V8’s and that is more than fast enough for the street. Another thing to consider. If you go V6 and someone wants to hate, ask them to show you a clear title with no lienholder on I t. Until it’s paid for, you’re just renting it as far as I’m concerned, so for the SS guys trashing the 6’s... unless your car is paid off, you don’t even own it.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

This is awesome, exactly my thoughts. The girlfriends dad was wondering how the V6 from today can outperform the V8 from a 2001/2 trans am. It's crazy how good cars are getting and if V8 engines are still in production going on, mine will be obsolete!

[@scottdavis_34]

I love my V6! I purchased it brand new last year with the RS package. Doesn’t matter whether 4,6 or 8 I think each one brings something to the table.

[@SirenS550]

You’re blessed

[@cgip1340]

V6 has a place although it kinda shits on the muscle car mystique. It’s still a dope car putting out 300 plus hp with a v6. But the 4 cyl is a disgrace to humanity

[@cgip1340]

V6 has a place although it kinda shits on the muscle car mystique. It’s still a dope car putting out 300 plus hp with a v6. But the 4 cyl is a disgrace to humanity

[@jacob.calloway6833]

@@cgip1340 eco boost is awesome but that’s me coming from imports. It makes me feel like a American import blend. Kinda cool

[@2ss_dj]

Same I gotta 2017

[@stuchbrosmnore8627]

Get a V6 Mustang/Camaro. Take out the engine, and put in the V8, and tell the Insurance Company it's vin number which the insurance company will see it's a V6 , and won't command a high insurance rate.

[@montanan1997]

Exactly

[@asnpawcio]

that's good idea i own 2018 v6 and i'm always speeding so... ;p i need safe money for the tickets if they caught me 7 years ago i did 93 mph/h at 2 am in California and they took my driver license away for a month so my insurance is like 200$ in texas if i'm lying.... geico want 300$ a month from me so yeah if the engine gonna die i will swap with v8 6 gen engine if transmission gonna die i will go from 8 speed to 10 and who knows maybe 12 i really don't know what options i will gonna have in 10-15 years! also i don't like those gas prices so all what i need from this car is a little bit of more torque so i can always mod this car to get something between v6 and modern ss power to safe on gas and insurance but be a little bit faster than stock v6 and stock camaro ss 5 gen like a sweet spot

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Hey I'm just glad you understand your limits rn before going to jail😂

[@asnpawcio]

@@BrendanMacieAutos yesterday i was in the court again but that was only for 60 mph on 50 mph limit i have even traffic lawyer but the cop didn't even shows up and my case was dismissed and i was free to go :D

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Had a few speeding tickets, cop didn't show for any, worth the fine for no points heck yeah😂👌

[@infernomaster2702]

got my RS v6 last year, threw an edelbrock SC on the thing, and it beats out the SS's and tons of other v8 "muscle cars". I love my v6

[@chickenmuffin]

Totally true. I tell that to all the SS owners who give me a hard time. If it's about power why didn't you get the ZL1? If you like cylinders why didn't you buy a bugatti? So dumb. I love the v6 camaro.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Exactly! And if it really comes down to money being an issue, who cares. You don't go out making fun of the poor because they're not financial stable... Stupid argument, too much hate out there! Also, sorry about the speakers :)

[@antonioarriaga7017]

I feel like I needed to hear this because I get a lot of hate from plenty of car guys who tell me I should’ve gotten a V8. I drive a v6 rs and I’m Happy with what I have.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

So good to hear that, it’s all about accepting what we all love!! Glad to have helped👍

[@ThatGuy-zr1uw]

U should’ve got the v8 tho man fr

[@User_92020]

@@ThatGuy-zr1uw 😆 🤣 😂 gas prices average $6 gallon

[@blademastertoo]

I bought my Camaro few months ago. It's flaming red 2015 RS with V6. Odometer had 18K miles only. Some air intake (K&N) and exhaust (MBRP) upgrades done after I got it. Barzetta America Chrome 20" rims (traditional muscle car look, I don't like black rims) and ceramic coating on the paint job. Runs like a burnt tail dog. Torque isn't the same as with V8 but there's still plenty of it. Love every mile. Awesome vehicle.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Hell yeah! That sounds like such a clean car, congrats and I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying it so much!!

[@blademastertoo]

​@@BrendanMacieAutosBtw, perhaps the best Camaro video so far, non-bias and truthful. Respect.

[@Sherman62]

Chevy fans are truly blessed in that there are no bad choices among Camaros. Even the lower hp drivetrains are potent and fun.

[@basic-os]

V8: muscle car V6: sports car

[@shanemullins692]

VERY nicely put. Ima use this reference for now on.

[@uriell4304]

IDC what anyone says about my v6 it's faster than 90% of cars I see on the road and that is just awesome. The other 10% are the SS's, scat packs, and mustang GT's but at the end of the day are you really going to be driving the car 100 mph everywhere? Or 70 like the rest of the sports cars to avoid getting ticketed by jealous cops who can't afford our cars?

[@uriell4304]

being able to beat R/T's in races is a really nice plus too and no shame to them either since R/T's are fast too.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Uriel L Exactly! At the end of the day it’s still a sports car or another model of whatever you happened to get the V6 in, it’s like the OG version, base trim, still a Camaro (or whatever you get), and still fun and built for performance! Just crazy to me how much hate the car community gives!

[@doupnetwork]

I don't condone the debt but you have shown you are able and willing to pay it off fast so... have fun, be careful, and enjoy your car bro

[@chasemanninen1908]

Just got a 2015 Dodge Charger v6 I feel like everyone gonna give me shit especially living and driving around flint Michigan there’s a lot of hellcats around but I’m happy with my car

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

You’re right about the hellcats lmao! But it’s still a challenger, and still a fun good looking car! Enjoy it my friend, lots of people won’t be able to get that car even👌

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

@@BrendanMacieAutos lol actually if your not a car guy nobody could probably tell the difference. People see a car like that they automatically think badass car. People at my job have no clue what engine is in my car except the other car guys that know me. We keep to ourselves when we talk about our cars as well because nobody else understands the car language/technology. Lol almost like we speak a completely different language even though we are speaking in plain English in front of everyone. 🤣

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

@@CRIMSON-FLAME1 This is so accurate😂 Non car people think a base model is a hellcat, no difference to them! And a lot of people that get base models just like the look and then you know car people will look down on them, sad stuff! Only makes your own life harder to hate😕

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

@@BrendanMacieAutos lol I'm meant to say Terminology not technology 🤣 but you correct funniest thing is if you have a car that fits in these categories at all your automatically in the cool club because I live in the middle of Florida aka the swamp so it's literally truck/pony car central hear. You get respect just for having one. Now if you live on the beach that's where it's more judgmental. Supercars every time you drive a mile one way or the other. Lol it's nice to not be judged for having a v6 then again around here people literally wouldn't give you the attention to let you do so either way.

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

@@BrendanMacieAutos not to mention trim levels lol

[@RobustArid379]

Oil change v6 $90, v8 $150, and v4 $40. Tires $250 each tires for replacement every 9k miles on v8. V8 transmission replacement without warranty will cost you fix $8000 repair bill. Head gasket repair cost $1800 v8.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Very much facts^^

[@Juanchoo_133]

Every car is great in their own aspect, I bought a 2016 camaro 2SS at 22 & paid it in cash just cause I didn’t want car payments & can afford it but now looking towards a ZL1 but I wanna wait til I turn 25 just so insurance won’t be as bad.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

2fresh28 exactly! That’s awesome too, that’s one hell of a car I want some day👌 Always smart to wait!

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

Smart idea. I'm 29 but once I pay off my comaro v6 I'm getting something in the v8 area but I do love my v6 camaro I'm actually attached to it. It's the car that got me in the car hobby so I have nothing but respect for the v6. He'll depending on when I pay it off if the v6 gets more naturally aspirated horsepower I might get another v6. Of course the v8 will naturally grow along with it so the v8 is definitely still in the running for my second car.

[@Juanchoo_133]

@@CRIMSON-FLAME1 nice man, do whatever makes you happy & don’t let people talk you out of it. V6 make good power still but you can never go wrong with a V8 👍🏻

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

@@Juanchoo_133 either zl1 or c7 or c8 in six years when I turn 35. That's the plan at least.

[@synergytech7323]

Pretty rational for a youngster.

[@ajlainez1944]

Not a car guy debating the v6 or 8 but I don’t know man it’s so hard to choose.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Af that point I’d go by budget if you don’t mind forking over more for the V8 and higher gas/insurance, if you wanna save a bit and have something fun still, V6!

[@markjmarkjack]

Great video man, I have a 2014 Camaro 2LT RS, I've had it for almost a year and it's been the best car I've owned so far. Trips, car meets, cruises and dates have been great, of course the V8 is better and I do plan to trade it for a 2SS on day, hopefully soon, but it would have been a small factor in all those previous events. With either people should respect the power modern cars have and take time to learn their cars limits and how their set ups handles in various conditions.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Exactly! Gotta respect them all, at the end of the day it’s still a Camaro! Happy for you, seems like you’re taking the same route I did, awesome and thanks for commenting!👊

[@elwaky1165]

Yo imagine Daily driving a V6 1LE Camaro And racing rt Challenger and chargers on the side😂

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Livin the dream😂😂

[@317ivory]

Not everyone who buys these cars want to race..

[@musclecars92]

I wouldn't say an automatic transmission is better than a manual transmission but to each their own

[@TuWright-hj5mi]

I least a 2013 Camaro Rs (worst decision ever!) lost my job it got repoed, but i loved it still so i saved up and bought a 2013 Camaro Rs body for 3.5k, no damage dents and all the electronics worked perfectly! Bought a rebuild v6 just tu get it running for 2k and now i have my dream car again paid off with no miles! But I’m still doing a V8 swap soon.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

That’s an awesome story wow😂 Good for you though, the V8 will be insane in it!

[@joshgessinger4509]

Very well said bud. I have a 3.6 18 rs u love it its perfect my wife daily drives to work. Its fast but affordable great gas mileage. Would i love a ss for sure but right now just cant swing it.

[@asnpawcio]

my question to you is did you felt any difference in handling comapring v6 to v8? i own v6 and i notice is very agile due to weight diffrence and i'm talkiing about camaro ss without LE sunspension package

[@firebird5288]

Try owning a loaded 1998 V6 Firebird with the Y87 performance package. I have one and I get mostly hate from LS guys. I laugh though because my car is an 88k mile garage queen that is in ridiculously great condition...and I didn't pay $20+k for a TA that has well over 130k miles 😄 Don't get me wrong. I love the V8 Trans Ams. I used to own one.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Awesome!! Love those cars, such a unique style to them👌

[@mrpopo5285]

These cars are ridiculously expensive here, 75 000 usd for the v8 version and then the insurance is ridiculous to and gas price here are off the charts and the gaz prices here are almost 3 times that of USA 2.8 to be exact, Sweden sucks so hard for car people

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

That’s insane!! I thought Michigan was bad for car people for insurance and roads/weather but damn!!

[@chickenmuffin]

Thanks for blowing up my speakers at the start. nice touch.

[@joelbeavers9197]

Great review. I have the LT1 and my wife has 1lt RS. Her drives a lot better.

[@Drakeodaruler]

Gained yourself a sub personally own a 2018 v6 Camaro mines the rs package love it wouldn’t change it but don’t get me wrong a ss would be bad ass but for now my v6 does the job plus I’m 17 let me enjoy it maybe sometime in the future swap it for the big zl1 👀

[@wyattwhitley2625]

Hey man I appreciate the video. I’ve been looking at mustangs and have been told to buy a V8 but wanted to do research on V6’s and V8’s and came by your video and it helps a lot while trying to decide on a engine. Thanks.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

That’s awesome to hear, they’re all great cars and I hope you get something you like soon!!👌

[@King_Quin]

What rims are those? I have the same exact color. It’s just an 18

[@MilesTeeZ28]

Great vid I might end up making the same moves, I bought a 19 v6 Camaro I was close to work and wanting something to daily drive but after 2 years driving it I grew into wanting more power for the car so I may end up trading it for a used ss down the road and just boost it up

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Literally exactly what I did and I’m having so much fun, definitely recommend!!👌

[@delawarebaseball4624]

What do you think about the 2014 V6 with RS package??

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Still a sweet car! Less performance than the 6th gen and a lot less refined inside out and out, but I’d still take one! I was actually looking at those first

[@joshstory7951]

I saw this video first and then went to go see how you saved for your RS and I’m definitely going to do what you did I’m on the road to getting a mustang GT you have a new sub 👍🏽 much love

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Appreciate it so much, that’s awesome to hear!! Wish you the best my friend!!👌

[@SirenS550]

Me: **buys a V8 Camaro** Insurance: “YOU WHAT!!!???” Nah jk, my insurance would say that if I even got a V6, I pay $500/month for a 4 banger car 😞 I Cant wait to own a Camaro, 19 year old gang sucks

[@2jjulian]

Hope u get your car one day👍

[@xDrezi]

I got a 2015 1LT V6 Camaro and I just turned 18 and my insurance payments are very cheap

[@xxrated-2174]

the way i see it you can do whatever you want to make a v6 fast but say the v6 is a 10 /10 after you mod it the v8 is a 8 or 9/10 stock way more potential

[@Meanthonyv]

Good video. Nice car . Just bought a 2018 1le. I'm still in a bit if disbelief. Lol

[@Meanthonyv]

@@BrendanMacieAutos thanks bro don't pay attention to the haters. Get it how you get it. I'm 34 years old I seen guys in their 50s looking at these cars..

[@Meanthonyv]

@@BrendanMacieAutos yea I know but I was looking at some of the comments. But yea man keep pushing 🤜🤛

[@SirenS550]

So lucky man

[@jacobstull8783]

I love my v6 camaro its not the fastest but it goes quick enough for me to enjoy especially gling from 25 year old lincoln to a camaro ill say big difference in reliability the v6 has been so much better to me than my old lincoln and the lincoln only had 89k miles

[@JeepBully]

You’ll always hear woulda, shoulda, coulda. Get what you can and like. Gotta be stick though. The new autos are so good though, so I get it. I hated autos for years because the shift logic was clunky af. But stick, you’re always in the right gear. I’m old school. Get what you like. Grip it and rip it

[@jaytpharaoh8411]

I live on my own. I got a procharger v6 mustang and id smoke any model muscle car besides hellcat, zl1, gt500. And I cashed out on my car

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

That’s awesome, got a procharger recently and I absolutely love it!👌

[@younginfamou6053]

My v6 is quite fast tbh . Looking at the newer SS’s now

[@victorsanjurjo4666]

That blue 😍 not my fav color but damn that blue looks good lol

[@blacklyfe5543]

I'm 22 years old and I never drove a day in my life ima get my first car at 23

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Awesome, not much longer for you then!!👌

[@robchesley4591]

if having impure thoughts about your car is a negative... avoid the V8

[@traycompt2483]

I was planning on engine swapping my Camaro instead but people still going to clown you for anything you do

What’s the song

[@sequoiadecker583]

Thank you for this video .

[@dandremills2735]

None how much was your loan, down payment, and amount saved the math not adding up

[@whoyouare13]

Lower the volume on the music

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@zb1316]

love the content, love the car

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Love the Zach!!

[@bobsebring2819]

It's all about the money.

[@renegarcia7591]

Nah bro fuck that let’s be real if one is shopping for a muscle car then they should get a v8! Lol if ur shopping for a 4 banger or a 6 then I rather go for sports car that are meant to have a smaller engine like an sti

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

I do see your point! Some people like to get the 4 banger and rice em out believe it or not seen many builds on insta😂

[@warpony5654]

I am pretty sure with out the v6 there would be no v8's v6 models did save a lot of companies in sales to produce v8's.

[@PenguinNoodleSoup]

You're stupid lol, the v6s keep these cars alive otherwise hardly any would sell. It's a more affordable option so they sell well and keep the Camaro alive.

[@chickenmuffin]

Yo the autos are fast as shit. But I still like driving stick.

[@markwillis5472]

Great vid homie..👍👍

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Appreciate it!!👌

[@edmiller4468]

Empela??? What's an empela?

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

ed miller Impala is a sedan that was made by Chevy for many years!!

[@shanemullins692]

A very awesome car. I have a 2000 impala LS, 2015 camaro LS and a 2007 charger RT.

[@WHERESSS]

holy shit i threw up in my mouth a little when you put that pic of the RS with ZL1 1LE cannards.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

I’ve learned a lot since then😂 To each their own tho!

[@mrRambleGamble]

turn down the music

[@montanan1997]

I got a 5th gen V6 Camaro

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Absolutely love the 5th gen👌

[@montanan1997]

@@BrendanMacieAutos me too bro 😎

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

@@montanan1997 Arguably the car that started it all for me! What color is yours??

[@jacobconklin4418]

V6 is lame unless it’s got a snail.... let’s be real guys - alright I edited this after watching more, I totally get the meaning of this video, senseless hate in the car community has to stop

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Appreciate you stopping by and for the feedback my friend👌!! I see where people come from, it’s the lesser engine, but to each their own yanno! We all share the same love!

[@modernmusclecar1904]

The new rules coming to KZbin have people that still live at home but think their car guys having to show ownership of the car they claim is theirs. That should elimanate 90% of these car channels.😆

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Kinda confused with this one, not sure if you’re saying the car isn’t mine or what😂 Either way yes I live at home working on school and yes I did work hard for my cars :)

[@anthonysanchez7220]

Lol nobody asked

[@thorpower1015]

So what, lucky young lad., enjoy your ride bro

[@RSJerelle_]

I thought you were shutting on him for a second but I understand what you mean,,, you saying majority of these car people are financing and don’t even own their cars yet, only very few own their cars

[@darrylnelson05]

*Living at his parents Home. Enough said.

[@daniielllll975]

He’s only 22 bro lmao and he got a camaro when he was 19 too..... he’s not 35 bro lmao

[@darrylnelson05]

@@daniielllll975 Well do tell.

[@BrendanMacieAutos]

Thank you!! I worked hard for it and I’m just trying to show it can happen with anyone! Trying to be positive and I respect you coming by thank you👊👊

[@bruh1077]

If he was bagging on v6 owners I’d agree. But he’s vouching for both sides, so I’m cool with it.

[@barsiliscoyt549]

Im thinking on getting 6 gen ss how do you do with ur insurance?!?

[@redneckslimshady3998]

The answer is it’s not a muscle car if it has a v6 at that point it’s just a fancy impala or taurus