Picked up my car....use USAA discount - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Vicny · 12-07-2009, 09:02 PM

I picked up my 1SS Camaro today...unreal! I live in Upstate NY and we are due to get our first significant snow tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, so I put some hard accelerations on it tonight (refer to Darin Morgan break-in thread) and will do some more tomorrow and then she'll probably come off the road until spring. I took one (12 years old) of my 4 kids for a drive tonight and she was slapping her legs and laughing every time I hit the gas and she heard the growl! My mom (77) did the same thing....it's in the blood!

I've read a lot of posts over the past 2 months about 1SS vs. 2SS and RS vs. non-RS. I didn't get the RS 'cause I was trying to keep price down and was somewhat indifferent to the lights. Don't get me wrong, the RS halo lights look great, but in my case it wasn't worth $1200. Don't know if I'll regret it later, but I really fell in love with the car itself from a performance standpoint and just wanted the car and V8...so all the extras, while cool and desirable, weren't a necessity to me...same goes for the 2SS upgrades. Others have opinions the other way (i.e. "what's an extra couple thou when your spending over $30k"), but I just wanted the car/engine/performance.

I ordered back in late September and wanted to get it here before year end for the discounts ($500 60-day incentive, $750 USAA member, and GMS...I work for GM, and the Fed. tax deduction). I can't stress how EASY the USAA $750 is to get. USAA is primarily set up for military families, but you can join as a "civilian" and get all their shopping discounts. So I called, signed up, printed my profile sheet with member number and got $750 off. Although my dad is a veteran, he didn't have to sign up nor was it a requirement for me to become a "civilian" member. It's $750 there for the taking. It goes away on 12/30/09....so cash in if you are going to get your car this year.

Sorry...no pics. Was dark by the time I got home (5:00) and doubt I'll get them tomorrow.

Thanks for "listening"....I'm a pretty happy guy right now!

*mlee* · 12-07-2009, 09:10 PM

But the key was your dad is a Veteran. I'm a Vet and my kids can join but my father can not.

Now that you have an account don't disregard it... they are undisputed #1...

CONTRATS on the car...

Blade · 12-07-2009, 09:24 PM

None of my family members have ever served in the US Military. My grand father fought for the Brits in Burma. But I am still a member of USAA. I am hoping I can still use that discount in February, when I sign for the car

Vicny · 12-08-2009, 04:43 AM

When I signed up as a civilian, they didn't know my dad was a Veteran so it didn't influence membership either way. In the future I want to get my dad signed up with USAA so that I can have access to all the benefits/options.

Blade - the current discount runs through 12/30....hopefully they'll extend it

Mzodarg · 12-08-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

None of my family members have ever served in the US Military.

Just my opinion, but if you have no affiliation, why should you be entitled to the benefit? I for one sacrificed a lot for 23+ years and feel this is an entitlement that me and my family deserve.

Just my thoughts and I am sure the thoughts of many veterans like me.

Tal · 12-08-2009, 05:18 AM

Just wanted to note that the insurance benefits are restricted to those that served and their families.

Blade · 12-08-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mzodarg

Just my opinion, but if you have no affiliation, why should you be entitled to the benefit? I for one sacrificed a lot for 23+ years and feel this is an entitlement that me and my family deserve.

Just my thoughts and I am sure the thoughts of many veterans like me.

You may want to bring that up to USAA. And I guess my grand father serving the for the Brits means nothing to you since it's not US military. I thank you for your service and three of my friends too, I am a proud American, so plead don't dissapoint me with your narrow-mindedness. But I didn't make the membership rules, so please don't direct your opinions at me either.

USAA= United States Auto Association, originally it was open for vets and their families, then referrals and now to the public.

Andro · 12-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

You may want to bring that up to USAA. And I guess my grand father serving the for the Brits means nothing to you since it's not US military. I thank you for your service and three of my friends too, I am a proud American, so plead don't dissapoint me with your narrow-mindedness. But I didn't make the membership rules, so please don't direct your opinions at me either.

USAA= United States Auto Association, originally it was open for vets and their families, then referrals and now to the public.

USAA= United Services Automobile Association, and yes civillians can join but can't qualify for all the benefits such as car insurance and property insurance

rodscamaro · 12-08-2009, 12:38 PM

I’ve been a member of USAA since 91' and it's the best company I've ever been affiliated with. Also, I did serve in the military for 10 years. I believe being a veteran should have its privileges. :flag2:

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 12-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodscamaro

I’ve been a member of USAA since 91' and it's the best company I've ever been affiliated with. Also, I did serve in the military for 10 years. I believe being a veteran should have its privileges. :flag2:

Agreed!

Dakota Kid · 12-08-2009, 02:22 PM

I've been with USAA for 12 years, have all my loans/insurance/investments with them. I cannot praise them and their service enough.

Darth_Emma · 12-08-2009, 02:36 PM

So if my Dad was a WWII veteran am I entitled to the USAA discount? Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere.

Andro · 12-08-2009, 02:37 PM

USAA ROCKS!

TommyTSquared · 12-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

So if my Dad was a WWII veteran am I entitled to the USAA discount? Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere.

Hmm I suppose I would be in the same boat as my father served in Vietnam so I'm curious about this as well.

12-07-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	But the key was your dad is a Veteran. I'm a Vet and my kids can join but my father can not. Now that you have an account don't disregard it... they are undisputed #1... CONTRATS on the car... __________________

12-08-2009, 02:22 PM	#11
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I've been with USAA for 12 years, have all my loans/insurance/investments with them. I cannot praise them and their service enough. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

12-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#13
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	USAA ROCKS! __________________

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12-07-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
Vicny Drives: 1SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 36	Picked up my car....use USAA discount I picked up my 1SS Camaro today...unreal! I live in Upstate NY and we are due to get our first significant snow tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, so I put some hard accelerations on it tonight (refer to Darin Morgan break-in thread) and will do some more tomorrow and then she'll probably come off the road until spring. I took one (12 years old) of my 4 kids for a drive tonight and she was slapping her legs and laughing every time I hit the gas and she heard the growl! My mom (77) did the same thing....it's in the blood! I've read a lot of posts over the past 2 months about 1SS vs. 2SS and RS vs. non-RS. I didn't get the RS 'cause I was trying to keep price down and was somewhat indifferent to the lights. Don't get me wrong, the RS halo lights look great, but in my case it wasn't worth $1200. Don't know if I'll regret it later, but I really fell in love with the car itself from a performance standpoint and just wanted the car and V8...so all the extras, while cool and desirable, weren't a necessity to me...same goes for the 2SS upgrades. Others have opinions the other way (i.e. "what's an extra couple thou when your spending over $30k"), but I just wanted the car/engine/performance. I ordered back in late September and wanted to get it here before year end for the discounts ($500 60-day incentive, $750 USAA member, and GMS...I work for GM, and the Fed. tax deduction). I can't stress how EASY the USAA $750 is to get. USAA is primarily set up for military families, but you can join as a "civilian" and get all their shopping discounts. So I called, signed up, printed my profile sheet with member number and got $750 off. Although my dad is a veteran, he didn't have to sign up nor was it a requirement for me to become a "civilian" member. It's $750 there for the taking. It goes away on 12/30/09....so cash in if you are going to get your car this year. Sorry...no pics. Was dark by the time I got home (5:00) and doubt I'll get them tomorrow. Thanks for "listening"....I'm a pretty happy guy right now!

12-07-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	None of my family members have ever served in the US Military. My grand father fought for the Brits in Burma. But I am still a member of USAA. I am hoping I can still use that discount in February, when I sign for the car

12-08-2009, 04:43 AM	#4
Vicny Drives: 1SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 36	When I signed up as a civilian, they didn't know my dad was a Veteran so it didn't influence membership either way. In the future I want to get my dad signed up with USAA so that I can have access to all the benefits/options. Blade - the current discount runs through 12/30....hopefully they'll extend it

12-08-2009, 05:18 AM	#6
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	Just wanted to note that the insurance benefits are restricted to those that served and their families.

12-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#9
rodscamaro Drives: 07' TAHOE LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 151	I’ve been a member of USAA since 91' and it's the best company I've ever been affiliated with. Also, I did serve in the military for 10 years. I believe being a veteran should have its privileges. :flag2:

12-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#12
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	So if my Dad was a WWII veteran am I entitled to the USAA discount? Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere.