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Ryanbabz71 · 06-09-2014, 06:28 PM

10. Always wanted a sports car

9. Had to have seating for 4 (2 kids)

8. Wanted a ZL1 coupe first couldn't wait back in 2012 when they first came out (no local allocations) settled on a convertible since my wife always wanted a vert

7. Loved the concept. Still have the poster in my garage.

6. Had to be a GM (always have had gm trucks)

5. Plentiful modifications

4. Community of the camaro crowd. It's a great family

3. Styling/coolness of the car

2. Wanted something that will not go out of style (hence the 1st gen)

1. 6.2L

. Have 2 side by side in my garage

Ryan

ssrs2lt · 06-09-2014, 06:35 PM

needed a daily driver, good gas mileage, and COOL LOOKs,.also my 2010 2ss was maintenance free..best quality I've ever owned..1 yr into 2lt, perfect and no maintenance issues..love how the v6 is balanced.

2xSSRS · 06-09-2014, 06:38 PM

Just One. Because I can.

Ruebernard · 06-09-2014, 06:50 PM

Had a 2008 Solstice GXP which I loved, but needed a car that was as fun but easier to get in and out of. I really really love this car!

cornfield camaro · 06-09-2014, 07:00 PM

#1 I had a 69 Z/28 but had to sell it to feed 4 kids. ( back in 1975)
#2 In my senior years, I got it in my head I wanted a CTS V. I have a turbo car, Buick GN, but wanted to try something supercharged.
#3 CTS V's are too expensive
#4 I found a supercharged Camaro with 3500 miles on it for a heck of a deal. Probably because it had a persistent check engine light, which I got fixed under warranty.
#5 It was my color, victory red. I don't know why but I love that color. I've got
pickups and semi's painted that color.
#6 Wanted to try something with a LS engine in it.
#7 5th gen Camaro's have a ton of aftermarket stuff available and I love accessorizing cars!
#8 After I test drove my car I knew it was coming home with me.
#9 Glad I bought It!
#10 You only live once and you never know when your time is over!

MLAZ1990 · 06-09-2014, 07:20 PM

Saw the 5th gen debut on transformers and fell in love with it, but never thought I'd have the money to own one!
Always wanted a sports car.
Better looking than the mustang and challenger.

jshaf · 06-09-2014, 07:28 PM

prefer Coupes, figured if I am going to get one you might as well get the one that hauls azz and looks cool in the process. that and I always wanted one, figure it's now or never. now on my second 5th gen

trodecke · 06-09-2014, 08:02 PM

Hmm, it's not a list of reasons but it's a story that probably has 10 reasons in it.

My 16 year old son is on his third truck. He hasn't crashed or otherwise destroyed any of them as he's a very good driver. He's simply changed his mind regarding what it was he wanted. Problem is, each time he sold a truck, it wasn't for what he bought it for. We were down to the last $2k in his "truck fund" and were having a hard time finding something he liked for that amount that wasn't a big pile of something. Since I'd been wanting another Camaro for a while (sold two Camaros when I was younger and had been wanting to get back into the family for a while), we came up with the brilliant idea of taking the $2k we had and buying cheap Gen4 Camaro, something like a '98 to '02. There were lots of those listed on Craigslist for close to $2k. Then we'd sell the Toyota Corolla that I was driving and take that money to buy a nicer truck. We found out that the reason they were at that price was because they hadn't been taken care of and were close to piles of junk themselves. Add to that the fact that I'm not the same size at 48 that I was when I was 18 and didn't quite fit the Gen4 cab. I had to lay back way too much. It just simply wasn't comfortable. In the meantime we found the perfect truck for my son for the money that we had available. That meant that we didn't need another car but I'd already been bitten by the Camaro bug. We sold the Toyota and were at the dealership looking at a 2000 Gen4. Overall it was in fairly decent shape but I still wasn't comfortable in it. On a whim, I sat in a 2012 and it was light years more comfortable. A short time later we were driving away from the dealership in a 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic 2LS. And now for the top reason I have the Camaro I have now . . . . . . PERMAGRIN!!!!!

kevinw · 06-09-2014, 08:04 PM

angrybird. i have always liked camaros and firebirds. i had a 86 camaro long ago, and was a great car. i even towed a small ski boat with it, nice 305 engine. got a 98 firebird, still have it. dont make pontiacs anymore, and liked the new camaros. so, bought another camaro. so, dont really have 10 reasons, just one, always loved the camaros!

RJT Impala · 06-09-2014, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillis

I only have one reason. I wanted one.

This is my 1-10 reason(s).

John Deere Boy · 06-09-2014, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

8. Fell in love with the 2006 Concept Camaro.

That's number 1-10 for me.

CCS71 · 06-09-2014, 08:20 PM

1. I secretly admired 5th Gens from afar.
2. It was a model that very few people have in my area.
3. 300+ HP from a six banger? Unreal.
4. The service dept at my local dealer treated me and my Monte Carlo like royalty, there was no way I was ready to sever ties with them.
5. Speaking of the Monte Carlo, I was bored with it.
6. I always wanted a sporty, fun car that could turn heads.
7. Price was right.
8. I used to think that it would be too risky to DD a car like that in NE USA. I realized that there were options and features to suit my needs that didn't require addition investment beyond the purchase price. (All season radials on the non-RS LT, traction control, etc.)
9. The Permagrin. 'Nuff said.
10. I've owned a Lexus and an Acura in the past and I was never so infatuated with a car as I am now.

citabria7 · 06-09-2014, 09:39 PM

The Ford dealer would not budge on the price of the Mustang. The Chevy dealer did.

citabria7 · 06-09-2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruebernard

Had a 2008 Solstice GXP which I loved, but needed a car that was as fun but easier to get in and out of. I really really love this car!

How is your top holding up?

06-09-2014, 06:28 PM	#29
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	10. Always wanted a sports car 9. Had to have seating for 4 (2 kids) 8. Wanted a ZL1 coupe first couldn't wait back in 2012 when they first came out (no local allocations) settled on a convertible since my wife always wanted a vert 7. Loved the concept. Still have the poster in my garage. 6. Had to be a GM (always have had gm trucks) 5. Plentiful modifications 4. Community of the camaro crowd. It's a great family 3. Styling/coolness of the car 2. Wanted something that will not go out of style (hence the 1st gen) 1. 6.2L . Have 2 side by side in my garage Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-09-2014, 06:38 PM	#31
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	Just One. Because I can. __________________

06-09-2014, 06:50 PM	#32
Ruebernard Drives: 2017 GRT 2SS/RS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Had a 2008 Solstice GXP which I loved, but needed a car that was as fun but easier to get in and out of. I really really love this car! __________________ If it were more fun, it would be illegal!

06-09-2014, 07:20 PM	#34
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Saw the 5th gen debut on transformers and fell in love with it, but never thought I'd have the money to own one! Always wanted a sports car. Better looking than the mustang and challenger. __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

06-09-2014, 07:28 PM	#35
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	prefer Coupes, figured if I am going to get one you might as well get the one that hauls azz and looks cool in the process. that and I always wanted one, figure it's now or never. now on my second 5th gen __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

06-09-2014, 06:35 PM	#30
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	needed a daily driver, good gas mileage, and COOL LOOKs,.also my 2010 2ss was maintenance free..best quality I've ever owned..1 yr into 2lt, perfect and no maintenance issues..love how the v6 is balanced.

06-09-2014, 07:00 PM	#33
cornfield camaro Drives: 2011 l99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 305	#1 I had a 69 Z/28 but had to sell it to feed 4 kids. ( back in 1975) #2 In my senior years, I got it in my head I wanted a CTS V. I have a turbo car, Buick GN, but wanted to try something supercharged. #3 CTS V's are too expensive #4 I found a supercharged Camaro with 3500 miles on it for a heck of a deal. Probably because it had a persistent check engine light, which I got fixed under warranty. #5 It was my color, victory red. I don't know why but I love that color. I've got pickups and semi's painted that color. #6 Wanted to try something with a LS engine in it. #7 5th gen Camaro's have a ton of aftermarket stuff available and I love accessorizing cars! #8 After I test drove my car I knew it was coming home with me. #9 Glad I bought It! #10 You only live once and you never know when your time is over!

06-09-2014, 08:02 PM	#36
trodecke Drives: 2014 2SS/RS CRT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 365	Hmm, it's not a list of reasons but it's a story that probably has 10 reasons in it. My 16 year old son is on his third truck. He hasn't crashed or otherwise destroyed any of them as he's a very good driver. He's simply changed his mind regarding what it was he wanted. Problem is, each time he sold a truck, it wasn't for what he bought it for. We were down to the last $2k in his "truck fund" and were having a hard time finding something he liked for that amount that wasn't a big pile of something. Since I'd been wanting another Camaro for a while (sold two Camaros when I was younger and had been wanting to get back into the family for a while), we came up with the brilliant idea of taking the $2k we had and buying cheap Gen4 Camaro, something like a '98 to '02. There were lots of those listed on Craigslist for close to $2k. Then we'd sell the Toyota Corolla that I was driving and take that money to buy a nicer truck. We found out that the reason they were at that price was because they hadn't been taken care of and were close to piles of junk themselves. Add to that the fact that I'm not the same size at 48 that I was when I was 18 and didn't quite fit the Gen4 cab. I had to lay back way too much. It just simply wasn't comfortable. In the meantime we found the perfect truck for my son for the money that we had available. That meant that we didn't need another car but I'd already been bitten by the Camaro bug. We sold the Toyota and were at the dealership looking at a 2000 Gen4. Overall it was in fairly decent shape but I still wasn't comfortable in it. On a whim, I sat in a 2012 and it was light years more comfortable. A short time later we were driving away from the dealership in a 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic 2LS. And now for the top reason I have the Camaro I have now . . . . . . PERMAGRIN!!!!! __________________ Lifetime Camaro guy. 1979 Z28, 1987 LT, 2012 2LS, 2014 2SS/RS --CAI Cold Air Intake --Solo HFC

06-09-2014, 08:04 PM	#37
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	angrybird. i have always liked camaros and firebirds. i had a 86 camaro long ago, and was a great car. i even towed a small ski boat with it, nice 305 engine. got a 98 firebird, still have it. dont make pontiacs anymore, and liked the new camaros. so, bought another camaro. so, dont really have 10 reasons, just one, always loved the camaros!

06-09-2014, 08:20 PM	#40
CCS71 LFX to LT1 Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Anne Arundel county, MD Posts: 234	1. I secretly admired 5th Gens from afar. 2. It was a model that very few people have in my area. 3. 300+ HP from a six banger? Unreal. 4. The service dept at my local dealer treated me and my Monte Carlo like royalty, there was no way I was ready to sever ties with them. 5. Speaking of the Monte Carlo, I was bored with it. 6. I always wanted a sporty, fun car that could turn heads. 7. Price was right. 8. I used to think that it would be too risky to DD a car like that in NE USA. I realized that there were options and features to suit my needs that didn't require addition investment beyond the purchase price. (All season radials on the non-RS LT, traction control, etc.) 9. The Permagrin. 'Nuff said. 10. I've owned a Lexus and an Acura in the past and I was never so infatuated with a car as I am now.

06-09-2014, 09:39 PM	#41
citabria7 Banned Drives: 2010 LS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 131	The Ford dealer would not budge on the price of the Mustang. The Chevy dealer did.