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tradosaurus · 09-14-2010, 06:32 AM

Well my midlife crisis is officially over.

I traded in my Camaro for a 2010 F150 Lariat Supercrew yesterday.

The things I learned while owning my Camaro and visiting this site that will help me down the road are:

1) How to properly wash and wax a car. (Thanks Junkman)
2) How to remove swirls from an imperfect wash and wax (Thanks Junkman)
3) How to properly break-in a car (or truck) (Thanks Darin)
4) How to get free accessories by being a test mule (Thanks Screamin)

I am sure there are other things I missed but the car forums are a great way to improve your vehicle.

I have some 2010 Camaro stuff for sale in the classified section so email me at sissonsengineer@yahoo.com if you want any.

I probably won't be on this site much (if at all) so Adios Amigos!

kd4hey · 09-14-2010, 06:58 AM

Hate to see you go, but I understand how life dictates change.

I traded in my Dodge Ram Extended Cab for my 1st Camaro last year. There are plenty of times I miss having a truck, but I seem to be getting by without one for the moment.

Good Luck & I'll be checking out your items listed.

Stovall-SS · 09-14-2010, 07:05 AM

Yeah I may be getting old too. Ive been thinking about trading my 2010 Camaro 2SS for a 2011 Camaro 2SS...

I love getting older!

PieNsky · 09-14-2010, 08:20 AM

I've owned a 1st gen. 2nd gen. and now a 5th gen. My only regret is I trash vehicles with the mileage I put on them and could not afford to buy an SS to sit in the garage. By going with a truck I could assume you could not afford to have another vehicle payment too.

tradosaurus · 09-14-2010, 08:43 AM

No, I can only afford one new vehicle payment (or two very used vehicle payments.)

myold88 · 09-14-2010, 09:02 AM

Wow, What a sad thread.
I can't imagine trading my SS for anything else on the road. At 68 I'm way past my mid-life crisis. Or maybe I'm on my second or third. lol.

ravensjeff · 09-14-2010, 09:13 AM

Glad you had some fun while you could. Drive safe.

Tiberious · 09-14-2010, 11:06 AM

As a mid-40's guy who is currently sans-Camaro my plan is to have *both* a Camaro and a pick-up.

I've had a 2nd and a 4th gen Camaro and am very much looking forward to my 5th gen. That said, as an old guy with arthritis, I know it's not going to be as easy as it used to be getting in and out....therefore I'm getting the 'vert!

In any case, thanks for your participation, insight, and summary of your times here. I hope to learn half as much in my tenure here! Mid-life crisis, here I come!

Tib

PieNsky · 09-14-2010, 11:20 AM

LOL, I do have a 81 Jeep Cherokee, the Full Size Jeep, not the unibody Cherokee from '84 and up. Love the old lady.

CamaroScotty · 09-14-2010, 11:27 AM

DEWD! :(

camaroitalia · 09-14-2010, 11:39 AM

we'll miss u:(

molsonbrador · 09-14-2010, 11:46 AM

You can say that you had fun in the hottest car on the market.

gen5fan · 09-14-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

I traded in my Camaro for a 2010 F150 Lariat Supercrew yesterday.

WOW !!!!

That hurts twice. It wouldn't be so bad if you stayed in the Chevy family.

Good luck anyway.

Hicompression · 09-14-2010, 11:51 AM

I drove around in my 2003 Mach 1 for a week while I was waiting on some O2 wire extensions to ship from Canada for my longtube header install. After getting back into the Camaro SS, the Mach 1 feels like a real turd.

I could not see myself getting rid of the SS anytime soon.

09-14-2010, 06:32 AM	#1
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	Things I learned from Camaro5 and Goodbye Well my midlife crisis is officially over. I traded in my Camaro for a 2010 F150 Lariat Supercrew yesterday. The things I learned while owning my Camaro and visiting this site that will help me down the road are: 1) How to properly wash and wax a car. (Thanks Junkman) 2) How to remove swirls from an imperfect wash and wax (Thanks Junkman) 3) How to properly break-in a car (or truck) (Thanks Darin) 4) How to get free accessories by being a test mule (Thanks Screamin) I am sure there are other things I missed but the car forums are a great way to improve your vehicle. I have some 2010 Camaro stuff for sale in the classified section so email me at sissonsengineer@yahoo.com if you want any. I probably won't be on this site much (if at all) so Adios Amigos!

09-14-2010, 06:58 AM	#2
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	Hate to see you go, but I understand how life dictates change. I traded in my Dodge Ram Extended Cab for my 1st Camaro last year. There are plenty of times I miss having a truck, but I seem to be getting by without one for the moment. Good Luck & I'll be checking out your items listed. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

09-14-2010, 07:05 AM	#3
Stovall-SS Drives: 2010 SS RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 285	Yeah I may be getting old too. Ive been thinking about trading my 2010 Camaro 2SS for a 2011 Camaro 2SS... I love getting older! __________________ 2010 2SS M6 RS 6.2 "LSX 427 to come" 2008 Z71 X/cab Silverado 4x4 5.3 *2001 2500 Suberban 4x4 8.1 "The Beast" RIP 1998 S-10 4.3 V-6 Turbo "You will be missed"

09-14-2010, 09:02 AM	#6
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Wow, What a sad thread. I can't imagine trading my SS for anything else on the road. At 68 I'm way past my mid-life crisis. Or maybe I'm on my second or third. lol. __________________

09-14-2010, 09:13 AM	#7
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Glad you had some fun while you could. Drive safe. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

09-14-2010, 08:20 AM	#4
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I've owned a 1st gen. 2nd gen. and now a 5th gen. My only regret is I trash vehicles with the mileage I put on them and could not afford to buy an SS to sit in the garage. By going with a truck I could assume you could not afford to have another vehicle payment too.

09-14-2010, 08:43 AM	#5
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	No, I can only afford one new vehicle payment (or two very used vehicle payments.)

09-14-2010, 11:06 AM	#8
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	As a mid-40's guy who is currently sans-Camaro my plan is to have both a Camaro and a pick-up. I've had a 2nd and a 4th gen Camaro and am very much looking forward to my 5th gen. That said, as an old guy with arthritis, I know it's not going to be as easy as it used to be getting in and out....therefore I'm getting the 'vert! In any case, thanks for your participation, insight, and summary of your times here. I hope to learn half as much in my tenure here! Mid-life crisis, here I come! Tib

09-14-2010, 11:20 AM	#9
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	LOL, I do have a 81 Jeep Cherokee, the Full Size Jeep, not the unibody Cherokee from '84 and up. Love the old lady.

09-14-2010, 11:27 AM	#10
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	DEWD! :(

09-14-2010, 11:39 AM	#11
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	we'll miss u:( __________________

09-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#12
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	You can say that you had fun in the hottest car on the market.

09-14-2010, 11:51 AM	#14
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	I drove around in my 2003 Mach 1 for a week while I was waiting on some O2 wire extensions to ship from Canada for my longtube header install. After getting back into the Camaro SS, the Mach 1 feels like a real turd. I could not see myself getting rid of the SS anytime soon. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

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