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90503 · 03-25-2012, 12:41 PM

If by "seasoned", you mean old...and if by "car guy", you mean having owned a lot of cars, then maybe I qualify!..lol...Definitely no expert, (not sure there really are any),
but my "advice" would be to at least have two cars for different purposes...If you try and do all your dream things to one car, and use it for all purposes, that may not be achievable...Without very deep pockets, odds are project cars are never really "finished", and they take a lot of time and patience...If you get in too big of a hurry, you might find yourself spending money on things you later regret...
Sounds to me like you want two different animals...you need two different cars. My $.02

dcarlos55 · 03-25-2012, 12:51 PM

I have my Camaro for a regular driver and a project in the garage. The problem is whenever I have money to spend on parts, I keep buying Camaro parts. It's really dificult to decide where to spend the money. I'm there now. Engine for the project or 9 inch for the Camaro. Decisions, decisions.

Just build the Camaro. Avoid the temptation to have another car too.

90503 · 03-25-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dcarlos55

I have my Camaro for a regular driver and a project in the garage. The problem is whenever I have money to spend on parts, I keep buying Camaro parts. It's really dificult to decide where to spend the money. I'm there now. Engine for the project or 9 inch for the Camaro. Decisions, decisions.

Just build the Camaro. Avoid the temptation to have another car too.

That's the dilemna!...Which one is the project car...and which one can wait!...I think you are doing the right thing, though, by having that choice!...Enjoy!

dcarlos55 · 03-25-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

That's the dilemna!...Which one is the project car...and which one can wait!...I think you are doing the right thing, though, by having that choice!...Enjoy!

It's that choice that is killing me. Almost has me at a standstill on both because I can't make the decision. btw, my "project" is a '79 Monte I bought new in 79. Never going to sell that car. Have no intentions of selling the Camaro either.

90503 · 03-25-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dcarlos55

It's that choice that is killing me. Almost has me at a standstill on both because I can't make the decision. btw, my "project" is a '79 Monte I bought new in 79. Never going to sell that car. Have no intentions of selling the Camaro either.

Yeah, its a tough call, especially if there's a lot of sentimental value...
I've had a few like that...wished I would have kept my '67 Imala...sold it when my kid was born...seemed like the thing to do at the time...lol...

But, hey if you're keeping the Monte Carlo forever, no rush then. Just seemed like the op turned over all his cars, eventually, deciding to have one or two cars...Nothing wrong with putting money into the Camaros at all. My thought was just that if your project car was going to be the one you know you will keep forever, that's the one that doesn't have to be roadworthy all the time...but which one gets the money...yeah, tough call!

One-Bad-ZL1 · 03-25-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KamaroKid9614

I can't tell you which one to pick so... you should do which ever makes you happiest it's your life and money not ours

This is it!!!! Couldn't say it better.

Chiefish · 03-25-2012, 02:30 PM

I say enjoy yourr cars, regaurdless of weather your going to keep them forever or not. Some may think its a waste of money some may not. I have been to a few dinners with a very rich relative of mine wwwhere the night out in NYC costed over ten grand, and that was just the dinner bill. When I spoke about spending 6 grand in mods for my car he laughed out loud about what a waste of money it would be. That was until I pointed out that the ten grand he just spent on dinner for the group of people tjat night was going to end up in the sewer by the next day. He paused for a minute and said to me you know what maybe the mods you want to make wouldnt be such a waste of money.
Its really just a matter of perspective as to weather its a waste of money or not. So I say do wjat makes you happy, you cant take it with you so you might as well enjoy it while you can

alini · 03-25-2012, 02:31 PM

What does you heart and wallet allow for. If you are up for the work and can handle it financially do what floats your boat. If you want to be bored to tears with lots of money in your pocket, leave it stock, dont buy a second car and drive the Camaro til the wheels fall off

KamaroKid9614 · 03-25-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One-Bad-SS

This is it!!!! Couldn't say it better.

thanks and im only 15

Caswell239 · 03-25-2012, 02:55 PM

I not a seasoned guy but deffinatly a car guy, I have my camaro as my toy to tinker with and have but but also have a ram 1500 for my everyday use. Now I do put mods into both just limit the parts on the ram. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs or even party so I figure all te money I save not doing those is fairly spent into vehicles know I won't get any of it back. I do it because I enjoy it. And I'm only 23. Can't wait to continue for another 30-40 years

klatterblast · 03-25-2012, 03:05 PM

I say make it bad to the bone, you will always make more money. The 5th gen will never get old , gm did an awesome job making it look bad ass.

TORKED · 03-25-2012, 05:08 PM

Why would I drive a civic?

BURNT ORANGE SS · 03-25-2012, 10:44 PM

I have owned many cars and trucks and jeeps and motorcycles. This car is the first that i have had that needs nothing right out of the box. usually you have to lift a truck, lower a car, put chrome on an bike.
The best advise is just enjoy your car. Do what makes you happy. If you can save the money you will spend on mods, you will quickly have 20-30 grand in 2-3 years time. Time flies by, before you know it, its 2-3 years later. All the sudden you have 30 large to buy a 69 Camaro, Harley etc... While keeping your Camaro.

gnturboray · 03-25-2012, 10:54 PM

There's nothing that speaks to you like a cammed / blown American V8, then again there's nothing that speaks to you like a big cammed / big inch / loud piped American V-twin. I have both and they constantly are needing the attention of my wallet but I can say in the end that "Ive done that".

03-25-2012, 12:51 PM	#16
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I have my Camaro for a regular driver and a project in the garage. The problem is whenever I have money to spend on parts, I keep buying Camaro parts. It's really dificult to decide where to spend the money. I'm there now. Engine for the project or 9 inch for the Camaro. Decisions, decisions. Just build the Camaro. Avoid the temptation to have another car too. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

03-25-2012, 02:30 PM	#21
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	I say enjoy yourr cars, regaurdless of weather your going to keep them forever or not. Some may think its a waste of money some may not. I have been to a few dinners with a very rich relative of mine wwwhere the night out in NYC costed over ten grand, and that was just the dinner bill. When I spoke about spending 6 grand in mods for my car he laughed out loud about what a waste of money it would be. That was until I pointed out that the ten grand he just spent on dinner for the group of people tjat night was going to end up in the sewer by the next day. He paused for a minute and said to me you know what maybe the mods you want to make wouldnt be such a waste of money. Its really just a matter of perspective as to weather its a waste of money or not. So I say do wjat makes you happy, you cant take it with you so you might as well enjoy it while you can __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com

03-25-2012, 02:31 PM	#22
alini Drives: 2016 Camaro Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 370 View My Garage	What does you heart and wallet allow for. If you are up for the work and can handle it financially do what floats your boat. If you want to be bored to tears with lots of money in your pocket, leave it stock, dont buy a second car and drive the Camaro til the wheels fall off __________________ The above post is by someone who is not an expert 2005 Pt Cruiser panel Conversion 2016 2SS Camaro Hyper Blue white interior 1937 Chevy truck. Full custom. Build in work https://www.teamalini.com

03-25-2012, 03:05 PM	#25
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	I say make it bad to the bone, you will always make more money. The 5th gen will never get old , gm did an awesome job making it look bad ass. __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

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03-25-2012, 12:41 PM	#15
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	If by "seasoned", you mean old...and if by "car guy", you mean having owned a lot of cars, then maybe I qualify!..lol...Definitely no expert, (not sure there really are any), but my "advice" would be to at least have two cars for different purposes...If you try and do all your dream things to one car, and use it for all purposes, that may not be achievable...Without very deep pockets, odds are project cars are never really "finished", and they take a lot of time and patience...If you get in too big of a hurry, you might find yourself spending money on things you later regret... Sounds to me like you want two different animals...you need two different cars. My $.02

03-25-2012, 02:55 PM	#24
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	I not a seasoned guy but deffinatly a car guy, I have my camaro as my toy to tinker with and have but but also have a ram 1500 for my everyday use. Now I do put mods into both just limit the parts on the ram. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs or even party so I figure all te money I save not doing those is fairly spent into vehicles know I won't get any of it back. I do it because I enjoy it. And I'm only 23. Can't wait to continue for another 30-40 years

03-25-2012, 05:08 PM	#26
TORKED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Portage, WI Posts: 104 View My Garage	Why would I drive a civic?

03-25-2012, 10:44 PM	#27
BURNT ORANGE SS Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 169	I have owned many cars and trucks and jeeps and motorcycles. This car is the first that i have had that needs nothing right out of the box. usually you have to lift a truck, lower a car, put chrome on an bike. The best advise is just enjoy your car. Do what makes you happy. If you can save the money you will spend on mods, you will quickly have 20-30 grand in 2-3 years time. Time flies by, before you know it, its 2-3 years later. All the sudden you have 30 large to buy a 69 Camaro, Harley etc... While keeping your Camaro.

03-25-2012, 10:54 PM	#28
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	There's nothing that speaks to you like a cammed / blown American V8, then again there's nothing that speaks to you like a big cammed / big inch / loud piped American V-twin. I have both and they constantly are needing the attention of my wallet but I can say in the end that "Ive done that".