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SS 376 · 08-13-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

one more comment since im already knee deep... why all the hate toward the collectors? I see ultra low mileage nearly never driven models of old cars and admire the people that had the will to never drive them. Ill admit now that if I had the cash id have several <20 mile preserved rides in my collection.

Well, buying a car and stashing it in a garage hoping it'll appreciate is dumb. Here's an example: a very good condition '69 SS that cost about $3000 back then will get maybe $70-90,000 nowadays. If you had just put that same $3,000 in the stock market, you'd have something like $150,000 to $180,000. So, not only did you not enjoy a perfectly good car, you cost yourself around $90,000, assuming you weren't also paying insurance on the car for the past 40 years.

Cars are for driving not investing. If I had a Z/28, you'd better believe I'd have the highest mileage Z/28 in the country.

72MachOne99GT · 08-13-2013, 01:09 PM

You think everyone is doing it for money.... Idon't.

I think theyre preserving the cars future in the way a museum does.

and thats exactly what id do if I could.

Sven59 · 08-13-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

Haha gotta love Jay shitting on automatic owners!

Very nice, some of us disabled Vets can no longer drive a manual.

90503 · 08-13-2013, 01:41 PM

I say hat's off to the collectors. Let them have their fun how they see fit....Even so-called garage queens and museum cars do get driven from time to time by their owners...they don't sit and rot...

....Like others, I'd do it if I had the means....Hobbies and car collecting has been going on forever....I don't think any collector is looking to get rich or make a killing with it as an investment....They've already "made it" and that's why they have the luxury and option of just buying and collecting one for fun...All good...

Blade · 08-13-2013, 02:13 PM

Porsche = Lunch......LMFAO

Oliv59 · 08-13-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

At the fest, I sat in a 1LE with the recaros and had between 2 and 3 inches more head room.

2 or 3 more inches than in your 1LE?

SEVEN-OH JOE · 08-13-2013, 02:40 PM

For those hatin' on Leno, look at this entire episode as...an episode! It's on-line Marketing. Who else has a blog or website with as much audience as Leno and Leno's Garage? If YOU do, please advise GM. They NEED you!

This entire episode was loosely scripted. Leno walks him through it. Leno's the straightman. Al's the star. Confirming specs that Leno feeds him, or answering Leno's leading questions. Leno's comfortable in front of the camera(s). He does this for a living, and is VERY well-paid. Al? Not so, but he's improving. And Leno's a helluva coach. Only the couch, and the studio audience, was missing.

Leno has a long-established relationship with GM. Recall the 1st crate 572 went into his Roadmaster. With his name carved in the rocker covers. Recall the SEMA '09 Leno Camaro. Recall GM's assistance with his turbine one-off. His RWD Toronado. Recall his association with Welburn. Recall his stature amongst the auto community at large. Very large!

"1,500 per year". Folks, from April '14 to the end of Gen-5 production, mid-'15, doesn't equate to "3,000". More likely to be 375 or so per 1/4. And, if April '14 is launch (no pun), it may in fact be titled and VIN'd as a MY '15.

As to a dealer test-drive, there'll be a BUNCH of dealers that never SEE one, let alone be able to offer t/d's. Sad, but most certainly true.

As to a price North of a ZL1, that's because a ZL1's usual road course track time will be NORTH of a Z/28. As in GREATER, time-wise. No other Manufacturer has this delightful dilemma.

Get on a list. NOW!

Zfatuated · 08-13-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

For those hatin' on Leno, look at this entire episode as...an episode! It's on-line Marketing. Who else has a blog or website with as much audience as Leno and Leno's Garage? If YOU do, please advise GM. They NEED you!

This entire episode was loosely scripted. Leno walks him through it. Leno's the straightman. Al's the star. Confirming specs that Leno feeds him, or answering Leno's leading questions. Leno's comfortable in front of the camera(s). He does this for a living, and is VERY well-paid. Al? Not so, but he's improving. And Leno's a helluva coach. Only the couch, and the studio audience, was missing.

Leno has a long-established relationship with GM. Recall the 1st crate 572 went into his Roadmaster. With his name carved in the rocker covers. Recall the SEMA '09 Leno Camaro. Recall GM's assistance with his turbine one-off. His RWD Toronado. Recall his association with Welburn. Recall his stature amongst the auto community at large. Very large!

"1,500 per year". Folks, from April '14 to the end of Gen-5 production, mid-'15, doesn't equate to "3,000". More likely to be 375 or so per 1/4. And, if April '14 is launch (no pun), it may in fact be titled and VIN'd as a MY '15.

As to a dealer test-drive, there'll be a BUNCH of dealers that never SEE one, let alone be able to offer t/d's. Sad, but most certainly true.

As to a price North of a ZL1, that's because a ZL1's usual road course track time will be NORTH of a Z/28. As in GREATER, time-wise. No other Manufacturer has this delightful dilemma.

Get on a list. NOW!

It all makes sense to me, excellent points in regards to Leno, you bet it is all scripted, not sure why I didn't comprehend that immediately as I was watching the video. Stunned from the goodness of seeing the car on a public street will be my excuse.

Yes, if you claim you want one and don't already have a signed buyers order with selling price noted, then you don't *really* want one. It's just that simple. The phone and internet are your friend to find one at the price you seek. No whining from those too lazy to do the homework

CamaroTom · 08-13-2013, 03:50 PM

This video makes me happy to have my 1LE. I already have a few parts from the Z28; tranny, rear end, but cannot wait until they release that intake!

JusticePete · 08-13-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

This video makes me happy to have my 1LE. I already have a few parts from the Z28; tranny, rear end, but cannot wait until they release that intake!

While the gear ratios are the same, the differential will be different in the Z/28. The operation of the Z/28 differential will be more like the ZL1 with less slip to put power down coming out of corners.

Baltimorejohn1 · 08-13-2013, 06:41 PM

Nice!!!!!
Only 1500 a year so I might have to order this direct.....

I might have to get back to the stick.....
I can hear my dad automatic boy is just slap into 4th or 5th and call it a day....
Don't be a wuss.....

Just saying it would be a daily for me

Baltimorejohn1 · 08-13-2013, 07:34 PM

I'm cracking up....
These guys are gonna make sure I don't drop that money down on a Stingray too quick.....

I'm getting them both but who is first

2cnd chance · 08-13-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

For those hatin' on Leno, look at this entire episode as...an episode! It's on-line Marketing. Who else has a blog or website with as much audience as Leno and Leno's Garage? If YOU do, please advise GM. They NEED you!

This entire episode was loosely scripted. Leno walks him through it. Leno's the straightman. Al's the star. Confirming specs that Leno feeds him, or answering Leno's leading questions. Leno's comfortable in front of the camera(s). He does this for a living, and is VERY well-paid. Al? Not so, but he's improving. And Leno's a helluva coach. Only the couch, and the studio audience, was missing.

Leno has a long-established relationship with GM. Recall the 1st crate 572 went into his Roadmaster. With his name carved in the rocker covers. Recall the SEMA '09 Leno Camaro. Recall GM's assistance with his turbine one-off. His RWD Toronado. Recall his association with Welburn. Recall his stature amongst the auto community at large. Very large!

"1,500 per year". Folks, from April '14 to the end of Gen-5 production, mid-'15, doesn't equate to "3,000". More likely to be 375 or so per 1/4. And, if April '14 is launch (no pun), it may in fact be titled and VIN'd as a MY '15.

As to a dealer test-drive, there'll be a BUNCH of dealers that never SEE one, let alone be able to offer t/d's. Sad, but most certainly true.

As to a price North of a ZL1, that's because a ZL1's usual road course track time will be NORTH of a Z/28. As in GREATER, time-wise. No other Manufacturer has this delightful dilemma.

Get on a list. NOW!

No hate for Jay just disappointed.

OldScoolCamaro · 08-13-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zfatuated

It all makes sense to me, excellent points in regards to Leno, you bet it is all scripted, not sure why I didn't comprehend that immediately as I was watching the video. Stunned from the goodness of seeing the car on a public street will be my excuse.

Yes, if you claim you want one and don't already have a signed buyers order with selling price noted, then you don't *really* want one. It's just that simple. The phone and internet are your friend to find one at the price you seek. No whining from those too lazy to do the homework

...actually, that's the obvious, it's a PR move. Dully noted. And a good one to boot. Well played Chevy!

08-13-2013, 02:13 PM	#117
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Porsche = Lunch......LMFAO __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

08-13-2013, 02:40 PM	#119
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	For those hatin' on Leno, look at this entire episode as...an episode! It's on-line Marketing. Who else has a blog or website with as much audience as Leno and Leno's Garage? If YOU do, please advise GM. They NEED you! This entire episode was loosely scripted. Leno walks him through it. Leno's the straightman. Al's the star. Confirming specs that Leno feeds him, or answering Leno's leading questions. Leno's comfortable in front of the camera(s). He does this for a living, and is VERY well-paid. Al? Not so, but he's improving. And Leno's a helluva coach. Only the couch, and the studio audience, was missing. Leno has a long-established relationship with GM. Recall the 1st crate 572 went into his Roadmaster. With his name carved in the rocker covers. Recall the SEMA '09 Leno Camaro. Recall GM's assistance with his turbine one-off. His RWD Toronado. Recall his association with Welburn. Recall his stature amongst the auto community at large. Very large! "1,500 per year". Folks, from April '14 to the end of Gen-5 production, mid-'15, doesn't equate to "3,000". More likely to be 375 or so per 1/4. And, if April '14 is launch (no pun), it may in fact be titled and VIN'd as a MY '15. As to a dealer test-drive, there'll be a BUNCH of dealers that never SEE one, let alone be able to offer t/d's. Sad, but most certainly true. As to a price North of a ZL1, that's because a ZL1's usual road course track time will be NORTH of a Z/28. As in GREATER, time-wise. No other Manufacturer has this delightful dilemma. Get on a list. NOW! Last edited by SEVEN-OH JOE; 08-13-2013 at 02:51 PM.

08-13-2013, 03:50 PM	#121
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	This video makes me happy to have my 1LE. I already have a few parts from the Z28; tranny, rear end, but cannot wait until they release that intake! __________________

08-13-2013, 06:41 PM	#123
Baltimorejohn1 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC Metro Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Nice!!!!! Only 1500 a year so I might have to order this direct..... I might have to get back to the stick..... I can hear my dad automatic boy is just slap into 4th or 5th and call it a day.... Don't be a wuss..... Just saying it would be a daily for me __________________ K&N TYPHOON http://www.youtube.com/user/Baltimorejohn1

08-13-2013, 07:34 PM	#124
Baltimorejohn1 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC Metro Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	I'm cracking up.... These guys are gonna make sure I don't drop that money down on a Stingray too quick..... I'm getting them both but who is first __________________ K&N TYPHOON http://www.youtube.com/user/Baltimorejohn1

08-13-2013, 01:41 PM	#116
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,429	I say hat's off to the collectors. Let them have their fun how they see fit....Even so-called garage queens and museum cars do get driven from time to time by their owners...they don't sit and rot... ....Like others, I'd do it if I had the means....Hobbies and car collecting has been going on forever....I don't think any collector is looking to get rich or make a killing with it as an investment....They've already "made it" and that's why they have the luxury and option of just buying and collecting one for fun...All good...