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joeysSS · 01-04-2012, 02:25 PM

I had to make a decision (you guys are like THANK GOODNESS) and I have gone through it in my head a million times. I've thought about this for 2 weeks. Everyone knows how much I loved my Camaro, BUT considering the fact that the weather is hell on these cars as a daily driver (not looking forward to ice and snow) and that I can't throw my bike in and go ride, I've decided to go with the Explorer. It is with a VERY heavy heart. I loved it so much but this will be more PRACTICAL:( I hate praticality. I'll have another someday, or maybe even the new Vette that is coming next year! I'll still be lurking on here though living
vicariously through my good ol' Camaro5 friends! What's cool about you guys and girls is that you "get it." Thanks for all the great info and if anyone in OKC is looking for a new 2012 2SS/RS black on black, it's sitting at Bob Howard in Edmond. I'd rather one of you have it then someone that won't love it.

40years · 01-04-2012, 02:27 PM

You should just move to Arizona! It's going to be in the mid 70's for the next couple of weeks.

IOM Black Diamond · 01-04-2012, 02:29 PM

That is to bad :-( But I understand. If I didn't also have a Tahoe I wouldn't have one either.

Hannibal · 01-04-2012, 02:29 PM

I've seen several folks put in your position (practicality).

It's always pretty warm here so that wasn't part of the decision making process on their practicality vs. awesomeness choice.

All of them are kicking themselves in the ass for not going with the Camaro. I wish you well and best of luck with your Explorer. I also hope you're the exception to the rule.

jkchambless · 01-04-2012, 02:30 PM

Yep, my other car is a Jeep.

pcrdude · 01-04-2012, 02:31 PM

I have a CR-V for the "other" duties. I also could not have just the Camaro.

mhood · 01-04-2012, 02:32 PM

<SARCASM> You won't miss the SS at all. You're gonna love that hot Explorer. </SARCASM>

'11 cyber grey vert · 01-04-2012, 02:32 PM

What a shame!!!
I have my vert stored for the winter and I will be driving our older minivan for the winters.
My wife will be getting a new SUV and therefore we will have 2 practical cars and 1 summertime fun as we are in the same predicament as you.
But life is too short...that is why I got the camaro.

SSSugar · 01-04-2012, 02:36 PM

It's too bad you can't just get a beater to haul your bike and use when the weather is bad. I totally understand your situation but hate that you will always miss
"the one that got away".

smokingcamaro · 01-04-2012, 02:49 PM

I would like to see pics of the new Explorer when you get it!

Transfusion · 01-04-2012, 03:06 PM

Maybe you can use some of that money you will be saving to go to a doctor
and get your damn neck fixed, your picture drives me nuts lady.

MikeC5 · 01-04-2012, 03:08 PM

Come live with me in Florida, Camaro fun year round.

n116ebo · 01-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Hate to see you buy something else. It's all your husbands fault. Just joking, hope you love your new ride.

cb2011rs · 01-04-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transfusion

Maybe you can use some of that money you will be saving to go to a doctor
and get your damn neck fixed, your picture drives me nuts lady.

That's funny !!!! ....

.... and IMHO it's all your husbands fault that you will be in a Ford Exploder . Good luck to you and I hope you are happy with your choice . From your posts you seem like a nice person .

01-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
joeysSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 328	Heavy heart I had to make a decision (you guys are like THANK GOODNESS) and I have gone through it in my head a million times. I've thought about this for 2 weeks. Everyone knows how much I loved my Camaro, BUT considering the fact that the weather is hell on these cars as a daily driver (not looking forward to ice and snow) and that I can't throw my bike in and go ride, I've decided to go with the Explorer. It is with a VERY heavy heart. I loved it so much but this will be more PRACTICAL:( I hate praticality. I'll have another someday, or maybe even the new Vette that is coming next year! I'll still be lurking on here though living vicariously through my good ol' Camaro5 friends! What's cool about you guys and girls is that you "get it." Thanks for all the great info and if anyone in OKC is looking for a new 2012 2SS/RS black on black, it's sitting at Bob Howard in Edmond. I'd rather one of you have it then someone that won't love it. __________________

01-04-2012, 02:27 PM	#2
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	You should just move to Arizona! It's going to be in the mid 70's for the next couple of weeks. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

01-04-2012, 02:29 PM	#3
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	That is to bad :-( But I understand. If I didn't also have a Tahoe I wouldn't have one either. __________________

01-04-2012, 02:31 PM	#6
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 233	I have a CR-V for the "other" duties. I also could not have just the Camaro. __________________ My other ride.

01-04-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	<SARCASM> You won't miss the SS at all. You're gonna love that hot Explorer. </SARCASM> __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

01-04-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	I've seen several folks put in your position (practicality). It's always pretty warm here so that wasn't part of the decision making process on their practicality vs. awesomeness choice. All of them are kicking themselves in the ass for not going with the Camaro. I wish you well and best of luck with your Explorer. I also hope you're the exception to the rule.

01-04-2012, 02:30 PM	#5
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	Yep, my other car is a Jeep.

01-04-2012, 02:32 PM	#8
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	What a shame!!! I have my vert stored for the winter and I will be driving our older minivan for the winters. My wife will be getting a new SUV and therefore we will have 2 practical cars and 1 summertime fun as we are in the same predicament as you. But life is too short...that is why I got the camaro.

01-04-2012, 02:36 PM	#9
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	It's too bad you can't just get a beater to haul your bike and use when the weather is bad. I totally understand your situation but hate that you will always miss "the one that got away". __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

01-04-2012, 02:49 PM	#10
smokingcamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 394 View My Garage	I would like to see pics of the new Explorer when you get it!

01-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#11
Transfusion Drives: 1SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org Posts: 685	Maybe you can use some of that money you will be saving to go to a doctor and get your damn neck fixed, your picture drives me nuts lady. __________________

01-04-2012, 03:08 PM	#12
MikeC5 Nomad Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St.Petersburg FL Posts: 590 View My Garage	Come live with me in Florida, Camaro fun year round. __________________ Nomad = No club affiliation at this time 2011 IOM 2SS/RS

01-04-2012, 03:17 PM	#13
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 633 View My Garage	Hate to see you buy something else. It's all your husbands fault. Just joking, hope you love your new ride.

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