Finally leaving the Camaro Nation

[huggercamaro21]

Bought a volt a couple weeks ago. Absolutely love this car. We still have our Camaro, but it rarely gets driven because of the gas prices. We have gone about 1000 miles and used about 5 gallons of gas. The volt is actually really fun to drive too, it was very surprising to me.

[007s 'Vert]

What is really sucky for the OP is when one day he is tooling on down the freeway in Sparky, and some dude in a white Camaro SS(that he just bought at some dealership where some dude just traded it in on a Volt) blows past him, and has that ol' familiar "permagrin" on his face........

[Lee123]

Originally Posted by 90503

No worries about electricity here in SoCal...most of it comes from coal burning plants in Arizona that are owned by the City of LA!..Thanks!..lol

j/k....I know what you're saying, its a mixed bag of things. Unfortunately, I think the "plan" is to in time eliminate fossil fuel for cars (or make it out of reach price wise) before the "alternative" fuels actually can turn a profit. Dunno...its a mess for sure!

Is that serious about LA owning coal fired generators in AZ? I thought SRP owned them and sold some of the output to CA. We've got a nuclear plant out west of town that makes a lot of ours. No smoke or anything. I'd like to see more of those. I sent a serious letter to APS, my electric utility, last year asking how they expected to provide the power for electric cars if a lot sell when they are constantly telling us to use less in order to avoid shortages and price increases. They sent a vague reply about being sure that there would be new technologies to generate the power by the time it was needed.

[90503]

Originally Posted by Lee123

Is that serious about LA owning coal fired generators in AZ? I thought SRP owned them and sold some of the output to CA. We've got a nuclear plant out west of town that makes a lot of ours. No smoke or anything. I'd like to see more of those. I sent a serious letter to APS, my electric utility, last year asking how they expected to provide the power for electric cars if a lot sell when they are constantly telling us to use less in order to avoid shortages and price increases. They sent a vague reply about being sure that there would be new technologies to generate the power by the time it was needed.

Pretty sure they do...LA Dept of Water and Power...I think they're near "four corners"...could technically be other owners...not 100% sure, but its a biggy for the city of LA for sure...

P.S. It cracks me up about SoCal...total whores when it comes to water, oil, electricity, etc...We wanna use it, but don't want any of it to come from our own backyard...lol

[heRS]

That's gotta hurt. Sorry you're stuck with that as your best option. Post pix, with you by your new Volt. I want to see the look on your face.

[BowtieBelle]

Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

I resent that. I snort pot. Lots of it. Every day. Snort, snort, snort. That's me.

[Jason@JacFab]

Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

I think I'd buy a couple of inflatable love dolls and invest in some window tint.....it will appear you have 3 people in your Camaro as you zip through the HOV lane....problem solved.

Beat me to it.

[BowtieBelle]

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Beat me to it.

[Fiveg56]

Originally Posted by motorhead

In 15 years a 2010 camaro will worth about 1500 bucks unless it's a zl1.

Mine will be worth $2500 cause it will be "clean with low miles..."

To the OP....sorry for your loss.

[solo40oz]

Originally Posted by Mach

BANNED!!!

It would be awesome though - I would be 1/2 to the track, and then realize I would have to turn around due to not enough juice in the battery. I could save a ton of money on tires and brakes and track fees and .....

SCREW THAT - I WANT ME A BIG FAST GAS GUZZLER!!!!

[midnighter]

Originally Posted by motorhead

In 15 years a 2010 camaro will worth about 1500 bucks unless it's a zl1.

In 15 years $1,500.00 won't fill your gas tank.

[ParisTNDude]

I would buy a Volt as a second car....but, I would still have to have 450 HP or more in something else!!!

[1BADLS3]

Originally Posted by Dizzy82

If you want to use the HOV lane get a motorcycle and keep the camaro.

I suppose I'm an "ex"-rider now, having sold my last bike, a Ducati 749s. I value life too much to commute on a bike everyday. It's not an option for everyone, especially if you have people (children/family) that depend on you.

Originally Posted by Nessal

This here is the voice of reason. My 600RR gets 45mpg and is a CRAP TON faster than a Volt.

It's also faster than an $80,000 Audi. See comment above. Gas mileage <> the price of life.

Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

I resent that. I snort pot. Lots of it. Every day. Snort, snort, snort. That's me.

If you're snorting pot, you're doing it wrong. I resent the fact that liberals get all the attention when it comes to pot. I have many republican ideals but I'm just fine with the little plant that never hurt anyone.

[DtRockstar1]

Originally Posted by jeremy3721

5 hours of your life back per week sounds like a good reason to me.

I agree with that one. Quality of life is important! As long as you find a way to keep that passion alive, you gotta do what you feel is best. Hopefully you'll have a Camaro again one day!

Chris