Friend wants a Challenger. How do I change his mind? ;) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hemlawk · 02-19-2011, 08:55 AM

My buddy wants to trade in his Altima for a Challenger. So thumbs up to him for wanting an American car. He's on a budget, so he needs a V6 model, but he wants a manual tranny. He claims the Challenger m6 only comes in a R/T

So I suggested the 1LT. I told him is cheaper than a Challenger and probably quicker (v6). What else could I tell him?

Orange5thGen · 02-19-2011, 09:02 AM

Take him for a ride......

ObseSSed · 02-19-2011, 09:06 AM

I like the Challenger myself. Why change his mind? He should get what he wants, help him find that.

Without Remorse · 02-19-2011, 09:08 AM

Do this to him while he sleeps.....

.....He'll have no choice then.

coolman · 02-19-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ObseSSed

I like the Challenger myself. Why change his mind? He should get what he wants, help him find that.

I couldn't agree more. If your a real friend you'll support your buddy and not try to make him want something just because you like it.

CamarosThree · 02-19-2011, 09:21 AM

What's wrong with him buying what he wants?

pumpkinrancho · 02-19-2011, 09:22 AM

Challenger is a fine car, if they had not made the Camaro I would have bought a Challenger. Friends don't let friends drive Mustangs.

heRS · 02-19-2011, 09:22 AM

OP doesn't have a Camaro to let friend drive from his info, he's driving a Toyota and wants his friend to buy a Camaro.
Um - I'd just let my friend buy his Challenger and be satisfied if he took me for a ride in it.

VR Code R6P · 02-19-2011, 09:27 AM

I would just ask for a ride in a sweet looking car. Win for everyone.

LED Crazy · 02-19-2011, 09:30 AM

Allow him to get what he wants. A friendship rivalry is always fun!

BLACOWT · 02-19-2011, 09:30 AM

I was faced with the same situation ......

i told him to get what he wants and likes cuz hes the one whos gunna be driving it and starring at it in his garage and making monthly payment on it lol ...

plus we went for a ride and let me tell ya people tend to look when two mean ass modern machines are side by side on the road .....quite a few people asked us to race and we just laughed and rolled up our windows ....let him go chalenger its a beautiful car thats keeps a classic look

1o.f00t.570rk · 02-19-2011, 09:59 AM

Only way I would say that it would be appropriate to vouch for one car over another is to first figure out the reasons they do like the car and what elements went into that decision.

If their choice is only based on quantitative things like price, performance, and so on...you might have a case. Then best suggestion I could make is to encourage your friend to take enough time to really do the research and find exactly what he wants.

Support him by showing him different aftermarket companies for the car he is interested in, and some already customized rides and see if there is a look he wants to go for or just remain stock.

Then, once you've built that trust to show you're wanting to find him the best option for him and not just what you think he should get, you might find some camaro's which have been modified in a similar manner to what he's looking for and show them to him and see what he thinks. Find some similar aftermarket or stylistic elements and compare prices and availability, but don't push it too much.

That way, he can appreciate your other options outside what he was looking for, and you can still feel like you contributed to helping him make his decision. Even if he doesn't go camaro, your friendship will be even stronger and everyone will be happy. ^_^

TOMS1SS · 02-19-2011, 10:29 AM

Going through the same issue with the girlfriend right now. She's dead set on getting an RT when I already have my SS. Currently she has a truck and I'd like to see her stay in something that has some utility and better fuel economy. To each their own though if she's willing to pay the lease/monthly payments its her money at this point. Good thing is that I get to do more test drives.

midnighter · 02-19-2011, 10:41 AM

As long as your friend is ditching the Altima that's already a huge step in the right direction.

02-19-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	Friend wants a Challenger. How do I change his mind? ;) My buddy wants to trade in his Altima for a Challenger. So thumbs up to him for wanting an American car. He's on a budget, so he needs a V6 model, but he wants a manual tranny. He claims the Challenger m6 only comes in a R/T So I suggested the 1LT. I told him is cheaper than a Challenger and probably quicker (v6). What else could I tell him? __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

02-19-2011, 09:02 AM	#2
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	Take him for a ride...... __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

02-19-2011, 09:06 AM	#3
ObseSSed Drives: 2SS/RS M6 RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 195	I like the Challenger myself. Why change his mind? He should get what he wants, help him find that. __________________ [SIZE=1]2SS/RS/MN6/RJT/Beige/Sun Roof

02-19-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
Without Remorse Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 375	Do this to him while he sleeps..... .....He'll have no choice then. __________________ What is the one common thread in all of your failed relationships?

02-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#7
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Challenger is a fine car, if they had not made the Camaro I would have bought a Challenger. Friends don't let friends drive Mustangs. __________________

02-19-2011, 09:21 AM	#6
CamarosThree Drives: 2010 SSRS 97 Camaro SS 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 83	What's wrong with him buying what he wants?

02-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#8
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	OP doesn't have a Camaro to let friend drive from his info, he's driving a Toyota and wants his friend to buy a Camaro. Um - I'd just let my friend buy his Challenger and be satisfied if he took me for a ride in it. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-19-2011, 09:27 AM	#9
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	I would just ask for a ride in a sweet looking car. Win for everyone. Last edited by VR Code R6P; 02-19-2011 at 09:43 AM.

02-19-2011, 09:30 AM	#10
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Allow him to get what he wants. A friendship rivalry is always fun!

02-19-2011, 09:30 AM	#11
BLACOWT Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: BAY AREA, CA Posts: 173 View My Garage	I was faced with the same situation ...... i told him to get what he wants and likes cuz hes the one whos gunna be driving it and starring at it in his garage and making monthly payment on it lol ... plus we went for a ride and let me tell ya people tend to look when two mean ass modern machines are side by side on the road .....quite a few people asked us to race and we just laughed and rolled up our windows ....let him go chalenger its a beautiful car thats keeps a classic look __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black 6.2L V8 M6 / Hurst SS -Solo HF Cats / Borla ATAK Catback / Black Powder CAI Inc. Intake / Black Heritage Grille / Wrapped in 5% tint all around / GTS Blackout Covers (Tail Lights) / Black Out Kit (side markers,reverse lights) / Bowtie Delete front and rear / Gloss Black Tail Light Bezels / Black GM Splash Guards / AAC LED Conversion Kit (RED) Future mods coming soon: kooks 1 7/8 LT's / PFADT Stage 3 performance kit /Powder coat rims (Gloss Black)

02-19-2011, 09:59 AM	#12
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 526 View My Garage	Only way I would say that it would be appropriate to vouch for one car over another is to first figure out the reasons they do like the car and what elements went into that decision. If their choice is only based on quantitative things like price, performance, and so on...you might have a case. Then best suggestion I could make is to encourage your friend to take enough time to really do the research and find exactly what he wants. Support him by showing him different aftermarket companies for the car he is interested in, and some already customized rides and see if there is a look he wants to go for or just remain stock. Then, once you've built that trust to show you're wanting to find him the best option for him and not just what you think he should get, you might find some camaro's which have been modified in a similar manner to what he's looking for and show them to him and see what he thinks. Find some similar aftermarket or stylistic elements and compare prices and availability, but don't push it too much. That way, he can appreciate your other options outside what he was looking for, and you can still feel like you contributed to helping him make his decision. Even if he doesn't go camaro, your friendship will be even stronger and everyone will be happy. ^_^

02-19-2011, 10:29 AM	#13
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Going through the same issue with the girlfriend right now. She's dead set on getting an RT when I already have my SS. Currently she has a truck and I'd like to see her stay in something that has some utility and better fuel economy. To each their own though if she's willing to pay the lease/monthly payments its her money at this point. Good thing is that I get to do more test drives. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

02-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#14
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	As long as your friend is ditching the Altima that's already a huge step in the right direction.

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