Looks like I'm saying goodbye... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Optimus Prime · 07-13-2011, 04:58 PM

To my Camaro... It's hard to believe in a way, but I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Avalanche. I just got the truck bug and wanted something more functional. I love my Camaro and have had no problems with it, but I'm getting married soon, and I'm ready to become the "provider". Of course, my ideal garage would have an Avalanche LTZ and a Camaro ZL-1, but us law enforcement guys just don't make that much...

I know I haven't been all that active, but you guys are a great, passionate community, and I will still be around. At least with an Avalanche, I'm staying in the Chevy family. And I'm more true to my namesake... (Optimus Prime IS a truck, after all... albeit a semi... lol)

Has anybody else had this feeling of considering trading your car, or the truck bug? Thanks for everything everyone! Maybe I'll win the lotto and I can get that ZL-1, or get a 6th gen in the future to go with the truck!

HookemHorns · 07-13-2011, 05:01 PM

Don't do it!!! Get married that is

I have thought of trading my CTS and 2SS in for an F250, don't really know why though. I need one like I need 2 cars...go figure.

garcmol · 07-13-2011, 05:02 PM

Only thought of trading it for an SS. Good luck, stay safe brother. 1*

pnyklr · 07-13-2011, 05:09 PM

I did a similar thing back in 99. Sold my 97 TA for a Silverado 2500. While we enjoyed the truck for a few years, it was owning a truck that made me realize I was a car guy and not a truck guy.

Good luck!

-Funk

Blake_GM · 07-13-2011, 05:11 PM

I've done the opposite of you. Did the whole trucks and SUV scene first and now I'm with the Camaro, my first actual 'car'. Much happier with the Camaro, honestly. Then again, I'm a younger, single guy with no family plans on my horizon.

What about keeping the Camaro and going with a used Avalanche?

Overflow · 07-13-2011, 05:12 PM

Be sure to stick around.

mike25 · 07-13-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus Prime

To my Camaro... It's hard to believe in a way, but I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Avalanche. I just got the truck bug and wanted something more functional. I love my Camaro and have had no problems with it, but I'm getting married soon, and I'm ready to become the "provider". Of course, my ideal garage would have an Avalanche LTZ and a Camaro ZL-1, but us law enforcement guys just don't make that much...

I know I haven't been all that active, but you guys are a great, passionate community, and I will still be around. At least with an Avalanche, I'm staying in the Chevy family. And I'm more true to my namesake... (Optimus Prime IS a truck, after all... albeit a semi... lol)

Has anybody else had this feeling of considering trading your car, or the truck bug? Thanks for everything everyone! Maybe I'll win the lotto and I can get that ZL-1, or get a 6th gen in the future to go with the truck!

i go through a yearly cycle- once hunting season gets close ( around august) i start getting the truck bug wishing i had one, but as soon as its over ( jan 1st) and the snow season passes ( late march) im right back into the car scene ( but as soon as huntings over i go back to the whole car/ mod scene). Im back and forth...once i have the maro payed off the next vehicle will be a 4wd truck.

midnighter · 07-13-2011, 05:41 PM

I didn't know they still made those. Anyway, good luck.

cybergrayls3 · 07-13-2011, 05:43 PM

Good luck man! Those avalanches are good lookin trucks

Cam2011 · 07-13-2011, 05:45 PM

I say keep the camaro and buy a cheap beater truck. Back when I was younger I bought a nice new Silverado as my work truck, I'll never do that again, also you become everyones favorite person when they need something picked up or moved.

Optimus Prime · 07-13-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks for all the thoughts everyone! As far as keeping the Camaro and getting a used truck, I just couldn't and don't want to do two car payments. I'm trying to stay on the up and up financially, cause I know we'll want to buy a house soon. Also, my fiance's car (an '01 Mustang) is on its last leg, so we'll be trading that up within the next year or so. So I figure we can have her get the fun car (with better fuel economy) at that time... And I had a '95 V6 Camaro about ten years ago that I traded for a Chevy Blazer 4-dr, and honestly, I was quite happy with the "truck".

Motleigh · 07-13-2011, 06:13 PM

I had a 4th gen before I got married and had kids. I sold it and bought a Ford Explorer (first and last Ford I owned) now the kids are older and the 5th gens are out so I got one.

Maybe we'll see you again in 2020 something when the6th gens are out.

Skidpuppy · 07-13-2011, 07:10 PM

I went from an Avalanche to the Camaro. I loved my Avalanche, so did my wife and dog and it's great for its functionality but sadly it was totaled. The Camaro was going to be my second car but now it's my DD. One word of advice... never put a Golden Retriever in your Camaro.

I'm still finding hair in it.

oldfriend · 07-13-2011, 08:14 PM

Well, some people make one mistake at the time , but it seems that others can do two at one . Hey , that's your money your life , go and do what ever makes you happy , just keep the camaro that;s what i am trying to say .

07-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#1
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	Looks like I'm saying goodbye... To my Camaro... It's hard to believe in a way, but I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Avalanche. I just got the truck bug and wanted something more functional. I love my Camaro and have had no problems with it, but I'm getting married soon, and I'm ready to become the "provider". Of course, my ideal garage would have an Avalanche LTZ and a Camaro ZL-1, but us law enforcement guys just don't make that much... I know I haven't been all that active, but you guys are a great, passionate community, and I will still be around. At least with an Avalanche, I'm staying in the Chevy family. And I'm more true to my namesake... (Optimus Prime IS a truck, after all... albeit a semi... lol) Has anybody else had this feeling of considering trading your car, or the truck bug? Thanks for everything everyone! Maybe I'll win the lotto and I can get that ZL-1, or get a 6th gen in the future to go with the truck! __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

07-13-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Only thought of trading it for an SS. Good luck, stay safe brother. 1* __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

07-13-2011, 05:09 PM	#4
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	I did a similar thing back in 99. Sold my 97 TA for a Silverado 2500. While we enjoyed the truck for a few years, it was owning a truck that made me realize I was a car guy and not a truck guy. Good luck! -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

07-13-2011, 05:12 PM	#6
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Be sure to stick around. __________________

07-13-2011, 05:43 PM	#9
cybergrayls3 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs..m6..CGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I40-NC Posts: 351	Good luck man! Those avalanches are good lookin trucks __________________ -Lethal Racing NF cam -Kooks LT's/high flow cats -Borla ATAK catback -CAI cold air intake (black)/Apex scoop -LSR shifter -Rick Crawford intake manifold -Monster level 3 clutch

07-13-2011, 05:01 PM	#2
HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	Don't do it!!! Get married that is I have thought of trading my CTS and 2SS in for an F250, don't really know why though. I need one like I need 2 cars...go figure.

07-13-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	I've done the opposite of you. Did the whole trucks and SUV scene first and now I'm with the Camaro, my first actual 'car'. Much happier with the Camaro, honestly. Then again, I'm a younger, single guy with no family plans on my horizon. What about keeping the Camaro and going with a used Avalanche?

07-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#8
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I didn't know they still made those. Anyway, good luck.

07-13-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I say keep the camaro and buy a cheap beater truck. Back when I was younger I bought a nice new Silverado as my work truck, I'll never do that again, also you become everyones favorite person when they need something picked up or moved.

07-13-2011, 06:02 PM	#11
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	Thanks for all the thoughts everyone! As far as keeping the Camaro and getting a used truck, I just couldn't and don't want to do two car payments. I'm trying to stay on the up and up financially, cause I know we'll want to buy a house soon. Also, my fiance's car (an '01 Mustang) is on its last leg, so we'll be trading that up within the next year or so. So I figure we can have her get the fun car (with better fuel economy) at that time... And I had a '95 V6 Camaro about ten years ago that I traded for a Chevy Blazer 4-dr, and honestly, I was quite happy with the "truck". __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

07-13-2011, 06:13 PM	#12
Motleigh Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Silver Ice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: midwest Posts: 90	I had a 4th gen before I got married and had kids. I sold it and bought a Ford Explorer (first and last Ford I owned) now the kids are older and the 5th gens are out so I got one. Maybe we'll see you again in 2020 something when the6th gens are out. __________________ All women know how to fly...if you take our angel wings away, we'll find a broomstick

07-13-2011, 07:10 PM	#13
Skidpuppy ACE5 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 367	I went from an Avalanche to the Camaro. I loved my Avalanche, so did my wife and dog and it's great for its functionality but sadly it was totaled. The Camaro was going to be my second car but now it's my DD. One word of advice... never put a Golden Retriever in your Camaro. I'm still finding hair in it. __________________ SIM 2SS/RS LS3, Vararam, RX Catch Can, SOLO HF Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Skip-Shift Eliminator. 404HP/414TQ

07-13-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Well, some people make one mistake at the time , but it seems that others can do two at one . Hey , that's your money your life , go and do what ever makes you happy , just keep the camaro that;s what i am trying to say .

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