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Emoto · 05-02-2016, 04:19 PM

Hi folks,

Really been enjoying the forum. Lots of very knowledgeable people here, and I appreciate how generous some are with their knowledge!

I picked up a 2SS last week. A8, sunroof, MRC, Nav, NPP Exhaust, 20" low gloss black aluminum wheels

LOVE this car. I have not owned a V8 since around 1985 when I had a '68 Skylark with a 350 in it. Still kicking myself over selling it, but I needed the money.

Since then, I have had a variety of four and six cylinder vehicles, most currently a Jeep Liberty which is great for snow or cargo. Most of my vehicular energy over the years has been put into motorcycles. I love to ride.

I did own a roached out 1969 Camaro with the straight 6 from about '78-81, and loved it. Wasn't fast, but it delivered good fuel economy and was quite reliable. Left me with a soft spot for Camaros. When the 5th gen came out, I was quite taken with it, since it reminded me of my '69, but not in a position to do anything about it.

So, until now, I had never owned a performance car, in spite of learning to drive at the age of seven in a 1962 Corvette with the 327 and 4-speed, and a love of all things fast. Life just seemed to take me in other directions.

Recent life events made me realize that life is short. I realized that I was in a position where I could actually have a fast car if I wanted one, and so I thought if not now, when will I ever do it, because I am within shouting distance of 60 years old. So, I poked around, did a lot of reading, asked a lot of questions here (thanks again for such good info!

) and pulled the trigger. For me, this needs to be a daily driver, except for really bad weather, when I will take the Jeep. My commute is about 40 miles each way of heavy stop-and-go traffic, so with my lousy knees a manual was a no go.

Anyway, glad to be a member here, and looking forward to being a part of things, and being able to contribute as I gain in knowledge and experience with the car.

SSE14 · 05-02-2016, 04:54 PM

Congrats! You are right, life is short, so enjoy ... And be safe.

68rssscamaro · 05-02-2016, 05:16 PM

As you know this is the place for questions to be answered for sure. I have to agree with you that everyone here is always willing to help and has a wealth of information to be gained!

I am sure you will be happy with the auto. Enjoy your new ride-

sbubbaklein · 05-02-2016, 05:46 PM

welcome

BAD DAB · 05-02-2016, 06:32 PM

Whoa! That thing is beautiful!

witenite · 05-02-2016, 06:43 PM

Very nice! Congrats and welcome

JourneyWithTasha · 05-03-2016, 01:50 AM

Welcome

Sir Nuke · 05-03-2016, 05:40 AM

CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Emoto · 05-03-2016, 11:56 AM

Thanks, all!

basicwizz · 05-04-2016, 11:02 AM

Sweet ride!

I'm from northern Mass myself, just 30 minutes north of Boston. Joined here just last week and already had a very warm welcome by many members.

Emoto · 05-04-2016, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basicwizz

Sweet ride!

I'm from northern Mass myself, just 30 minutes north of Boston. Joined here just last week and already had a very warm welcome by many members.

And another Jeep owner, to boot.

Yeah, this is a great site. Many posts about all kinds of stuff. I just wish I were better at searching for things.

USCAMARO14 · 05-08-2016, 10:28 AM

E-Ray · 05-09-2016, 12:34 PM

Welcome aboard.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-17-2016, 03:49 PM

Welcome! Your car looks excellent!

05-02-2016, 04:19 PM	#1
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	New Member from SE Mass Hi folks, Really been enjoying the forum. Lots of very knowledgeable people here, and I appreciate how generous some are with their knowledge! I picked up a 2SS last week. A8, sunroof, MRC, Nav, NPP Exhaust, 20" low gloss black aluminum wheels LOVE this car. I have not owned a V8 since around 1985 when I had a '68 Skylark with a 350 in it. Still kicking myself over selling it, but I needed the money. Since then, I have had a variety of four and six cylinder vehicles, most currently a Jeep Liberty which is great for snow or cargo. Most of my vehicular energy over the years has been put into motorcycles. I love to ride. I did own a roached out 1969 Camaro with the straight 6 from about '78-81, and loved it. Wasn't fast, but it delivered good fuel economy and was quite reliable. Left me with a soft spot for Camaros. When the 5th gen came out, I was quite taken with it, since it reminded me of my '69, but not in a position to do anything about it. So, until now, I had never owned a performance car, in spite of learning to drive at the age of seven in a 1962 Corvette with the 327 and 4-speed, and a love of all things fast. Life just seemed to take me in other directions. Recent life events made me realize that life is short. I realized that I was in a position where I could actually have a fast car if I wanted one, and so I thought if not now, when will I ever do it, because I am within shouting distance of 60 years old. So, I poked around, did a lot of reading, asked a lot of questions here (thanks again for such good info! ) and pulled the trigger. For me, this needs to be a daily driver, except for really bad weather, when I will take the Jeep. My commute is about 40 miles each way of heavy stop-and-go traffic, so with my lousy knees a manual was a no go. Anyway, glad to be a member here, and looking forward to being a part of things, and being able to contribute as I gain in knowledge and experience with the car. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

05-02-2016, 04:54 PM	#2
SSE14 Drives: 2014 Spring Special Edition SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 311	Congrats! You are right, life is short, so enjoy ... And be safe. __________________

05-02-2016, 05:16 PM	#3
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	As you know this is the place for questions to be answered for sure. I have to agree with you that everyone here is always willing to help and has a wealth of information to be gained! I am sure you will be happy with the auto. Enjoy your new ride- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by 68rssscamaro; 05-04-2016 at 06:37 PM.

05-02-2016, 05:46 PM	#4
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

05-02-2016, 06:32 PM	#5
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Whoa! That thing is beautiful! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-02-2016, 06:43 PM	#6
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Very nice! Congrats and welcome

05-03-2016, 01:50 AM	#7
JourneyWithTasha Drives: Camaro 2016 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 10	Welcome __________________ Living and loving life...tomorrow isn't promised

05-03-2016, 05:40 AM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

05-03-2016, 11:56 AM	#9
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	Thanks, all! __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

05-04-2016, 11:02 AM	#10
basicwizz Drives: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	Sweet ride! I'm from northern Mass myself, just 30 minutes north of Boston. Joined here just last week and already had a very warm welcome by many members.

05-08-2016, 10:28 AM	#12
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	__________________

05-09-2016, 12:34 PM	#13
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Welcome aboard.

05-17-2016, 03:49 PM	#14
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Welcome! Your car looks excellent!