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crateish · 10-27-2011, 08:52 PM

Ok, outside the house.

I, like many, have been lurking for a while. I had a lot of pre-purchase questions, but found almost all of my answers here without even having to post. The incredible amount of activity on this very specifically focused forum has been a godsend.

I hadn't bought a American vehicle since the 80s. The turnaround of GM (scoffed at by certain idiotic politicians who said 'let them die') inspired me to rethink the American Car. I had noticed the new Camaros on the road and thought that they looked better than they had for decades. Then I was stuck in traffic one day behind one and couldn't help admiring the nice lines combined with the 'heaviness' that makes you think back to a bygone era.

The practical part of me liked what I read about the 2012 V6 advancements. Also, I decided to go with an automatic. I do a lot of city driving, and get tired of a clutch. The new paddle shifters are fun, fun, fun when I get to more open roads. My wife has a turbocharged Subaru Baja WRX STi, so I can get a taste of real shifting there. Anyway, more money for me, less money to the oil companies. I like the new steering wheel. I drove a number of 2011s before the 2012s arrived at my dealership, and the new steering wheel feels much better to drive. Like most, I wish it said 'Camaro' instead of having the gaudy gold bow tie. The 45th badge on the bottom edge is a nice touch though.

My wife, btw, supported my choice of car. She decided that I would be 'even sexier' with a Camaro. So, that was decided...

I went for the 45th Anniversary edition for the subtle grandeur. A little bit of flash on top of the 'sparkle only in the sun paint.' My dealer located the exact model I wanted at another dealership. A coupe with a real spare tire. I skipped the sunroof to keep that inch of headroom and to preserve the nice lines of the 'crease' in the roof. Another thing I prefer about the V6 style is the lack of front ground effects and air intake. I prefer a sleeker, lower profile design. Don't we all appreciate the different flavors amongst our machines? Choice is good. Found out a couple of days before I bought that my company was a 'GM Supplier.' All in all I cut around $1500 off the sticker.

Some of you will hate this... This beauty will be my primary commute vehicle. I bought it to drive as much as I can. And in five years if I have worn the girl out, maybe I'll look into the 50th anniversary edition complete with hover capability and a slaver stasis field instead of airbags (look it up).

Flying cars! They promised us flying cars!!...

P.S. Not planning any heavy mods. I've already replaced the dome/trunk/license lights with LEDs from aacstyle.com. Thinking of getting the 'Plasmas' for the DRL. Other than that, I need a mount for my iPhone. I know many complain about the lack of a high-tech, touch screen system in the Camaro, but for me the iPhone does it all. NAVIGON for iPhone is an excellent GPS app. The head unit is simply an amp for iTunes, streaming radio, and for bluetooth phone calls. I might replace the front and rear bow ties with 'chrome' ones. Gold mostly only looks good on a woman's skin. Lastly, I may disconnect that silly center speaker and look into upgrading the other speakers.

Peace and Camaro coolness to you all.

Pictures? You want pictures?

All shiny on a sunny day:

Just after giving her a first wash and wax. Sadly, it's overcast. The 2011 SS 'vert in the background appeared as I was pulling out my iPhone. I talked to my first fellow Camaro owner for a few minutes:

I added a sticker. RIP Steve Jobs.

Bonus pic from later that evening showing some nice beading and streaking after a little rain. The wheels are lit up in red from a bar's neon light:

Another bonus pic showing the beautiful blue light effect on the passenger door:

Iroc-z86 · 10-27-2011, 08:55 PM

i love it

especially the apple

Vengeance Graphix · 10-27-2011, 08:56 PM

looks good! and welcome

oldfriend · 10-27-2011, 08:57 PM

A brand new baby , and you drove her on the rain , dang no respect at all , JKD , nice , i do like the color , welcome to the zoo , wait for SIR NUKE we will tell you all about .

austin · 10-27-2011, 09:03 PM

You have good taste. My 2LT 45th will be at the dealers any day now. Can't wait. Love the pics with the lights.

crateish · 10-27-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin

You have good taste. My 2LT 45th will be at the dealers any day now. Can't wait. Love the pics with the lights.

You'll love it. Looks amazing in person, day or night, but the magic happens in direct sunlight.

2010 SSRS · 10-27-2011, 09:27 PM

congrats, my cousin just bought a 45th Convertible

Ir0nM4n · 10-27-2011, 10:01 PM

Aye nice car!!! You plan on driving it in the snow?

1CamaroSS · 10-27-2011, 10:06 PM

Nice Ride! Don't think I would have drove her in the rain so soon though. It took me a few months to get over my "protectiveness"! I still think twice about it.

MINI HLK----mine will be parked for the winter!

GnyaTek · 10-27-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1CamaroSS

Nice Ride! Don't think I would have drove her in the rain so soon though. It took me a few months to get over my "protectiveness"! I still think twice about it.

MINI HLK----mine will be parked for the winter!

Yeah, but the OP bought as a DD, so it all makes good sense... plus I was amazed at how well they handle and stick the road in the rain (at least when driven reasonably).

Had to pick mine up from out of town after warranty repair and in the middle of nasty storm... my vert stuck the road and handled so well that I drove it the next day in the storms that followed since it handles better than my SUV!

and to the OP, welcome aboard! I had to check the pics to make sure it wasn't me in the background as I have frequently been stopped by other Camaro owners and chatted ... but nope ... not in the Nashville area!

angie7 · 10-27-2011, 10:23 PM

Nak, drive the wheels off of it!! Mine is my dd, kid hauler, grocery getter show car

Mine will c snow and ice soon too. Congrats! Beautiful ride!!

crateish · 10-27-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINI HLK

Aye nice car!!! You plan on driving it in the snow?

Yep. And as soon as Saturday, according to the weather.

v6 · 10-27-2011, 10:56 PM

Congrats! i Love it!! im getting the same one

)

todrules · 10-27-2011, 11:21 PM

Welcome to the site. And the car looks great!

10-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
crateish Drives: 45th Anniversary 2LT/RS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 534	Newbie post, 45th 2LT Coupe in the house Ok, outside the house. I, like many, have been lurking for a while. I had a lot of pre-purchase questions, but found almost all of my answers here without even having to post. The incredible amount of activity on this very specifically focused forum has been a godsend. I hadn't bought a American vehicle since the 80s. The turnaround of GM (scoffed at by certain idiotic politicians who said 'let them die') inspired me to rethink the American Car. I had noticed the new Camaros on the road and thought that they looked better than they had for decades. Then I was stuck in traffic one day behind one and couldn't help admiring the nice lines combined with the 'heaviness' that makes you think back to a bygone era. The practical part of me liked what I read about the 2012 V6 advancements. Also, I decided to go with an automatic. I do a lot of city driving, and get tired of a clutch. The new paddle shifters are fun, fun, fun when I get to more open roads. My wife has a turbocharged Subaru Baja WRX STi, so I can get a taste of real shifting there. Anyway, more money for me, less money to the oil companies. I like the new steering wheel. I drove a number of 2011s before the 2012s arrived at my dealership, and the new steering wheel feels much better to drive. Like most, I wish it said 'Camaro' instead of having the gaudy gold bow tie. The 45th badge on the bottom edge is a nice touch though. My wife, btw, supported my choice of car. She decided that I would be 'even sexier' with a Camaro. So, that was decided... I went for the 45th Anniversary edition for the subtle grandeur. A little bit of flash on top of the 'sparkle only in the sun paint.' My dealer located the exact model I wanted at another dealership. A coupe with a real spare tire. I skipped the sunroof to keep that inch of headroom and to preserve the nice lines of the 'crease' in the roof. Another thing I prefer about the V6 style is the lack of front ground effects and air intake. I prefer a sleeker, lower profile design. Don't we all appreciate the different flavors amongst our machines? Choice is good. Found out a couple of days before I bought that my company was a 'GM Supplier.' All in all I cut around $1500 off the sticker. Some of you will hate this... This beauty will be my primary commute vehicle. I bought it to drive as much as I can. And in five years if I have worn the girl out, maybe I'll look into the 50th anniversary edition complete with hover capability and a slaver stasis field instead of airbags (look it up). Flying cars! They promised us flying cars!!... P.S. Not planning any heavy mods. I've already replaced the dome/trunk/license lights with LEDs from aacstyle.com. Thinking of getting the 'Plasmas' for the DRL. Other than that, I need a mount for my iPhone. I know many complain about the lack of a high-tech, touch screen system in the Camaro, but for me the iPhone does it all. NAVIGON for iPhone is an excellent GPS app. The head unit is simply an amp for iTunes, streaming radio, and for bluetooth phone calls. I might replace the front and rear bow ties with 'chrome' ones. Gold mostly only looks good on a woman's skin. Lastly, I may disconnect that silly center speaker and look into upgrading the other speakers. Peace and Camaro coolness to you all. Pictures? You want pictures? All shiny on a sunny day: Just after giving her a first wash and wax. Sadly, it's overcast. The 2011 SS 'vert in the background appeared as I was pulling out my iPhone. I talked to my first fellow Camaro owner for a few minutes: I added a sticker. RIP Steve Jobs. Bonus pic from later that evening showing some nice beading and streaking after a little rain. The wheels are lit up in red from a bar's neon light: Another bonus pic showing the beautiful blue light effect on the passenger door:

10-27-2011, 09:03 PM	#5
austin Team LFX - 45TH RS Drives: 2012 2LT/RS 45th Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 400	You have good taste. My 2LT 45th will be at the dealers any day now. Can't wait. Love the pics with the lights. __________________

10-27-2011, 09:27 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	congrats, my cousin just bought a 45th Convertible __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-27-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Aye nice car!!! You plan on driving it in the snow? __________________

10-27-2011, 10:23 PM	#11
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Nak, drive the wheels off of it!! Mine is my dd, kid hauler, grocery getter show car Mine will c snow and ice soon too. Congrats! Beautiful ride!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

10-27-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	i love it especially the apple

10-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#3
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	looks good! and welcome

10-27-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	A brand new baby , and you drove her on the rain , dang no respect at all , JKD , nice , i do like the color , welcome to the zoo , wait for SIR NUKE we will tell you all about .

10-27-2011, 10:06 PM	#9
1CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 323	Nice Ride! Don't think I would have drove her in the rain so soon though. It took me a few months to get over my "protectiveness"! I still think twice about it. MINI HLK----mine will be parked for the winter!

10-27-2011, 10:56 PM	#13
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Congrats! i Love it!! im getting the same one )

10-27-2011, 11:21 PM	#14
todrules Rollin' Green Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 196	Welcome to the site. And the car looks great! __________________

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