So who's gonna actually keep their car? - Page 16 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tina-chris · 05-31-2010, 09:16 AM

:bel lyroll:

. I'm with ya'!!!

abaucom21 · 05-31-2010, 10:13 AM

Very interesting thread. A persons age and new car purchasing experience might apply. Regardless of your age, most eveyone on this Board was attracted to the new Camaro at first sight. Do not think anyone is going to buy a Camaro because it is "practical". Myself, it was instant love when I first saw pictures of the concept. I thought long and hard before placing my order for a 2011 2LT May 18th. I had two cars, and one is only a seldom driven summer car never driven in snow 1998 Buick Riviera, pearl white (I am a US expat living in Canada). Many family connections/memories with the low mileage Riviera, and it will never be sold, but passed down to family members in the future. My trade-in, 1996 Sebring LXI coupe, white over silver, looked and drove like new. Loved my Sebring, and hated to trade it, could have driven it for another 8 years trouble free. Why the Camaro...question to myself, could I see myself driving a 2011 Camaro and enjoying it for the next 15 years? Yes! I am already a low mile driver, the Camaro will be my daily driver, and in 15 years I still might be driving my 2011 Camaro with not much more than 60,000 miles, when I am age 74.
My choice to buy the Camaro is it is a car I will take care of and I plan to enjoy for many years to come. In 15 years I might be an old fart driving an old Camaro, but personally I will be happy with my decision.

FirstLSK · 05-31-2010, 10:15 AM

The only way that I will get rid of mine is if the upcoming Z28 has a significant performance increase over the SS..... AND....... they don't ruin the exterior looks. I am one of those that are of the mindset that anything other than small, very small, cosmetic changes will destroy the exterior appearance of this beautiful machine.

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mmbarberoilman · 05-31-2010, 10:15 AM

What a silly question.

H3LLJumper · 05-31-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

Dude RI has 7% sales tax. Quit your bitching.

Cali has 8.5%... get lost

lupo271 · 05-31-2010, 10:38 AM

my too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

Going to keep it as long as I can. Don't know what the future holds, but I would love to keep it and give it one of my kids.

King Mouse · 05-31-2010, 10:39 AM

I bought mine as a keeper. Not as an investment but a keeper none the less.

Huskr26 · 05-31-2010, 11:01 AM

I have a tendency for keeping cars for a long time. I hadn't bought a car in 22 years.

I'll keep it because I like the look. As an investment production numbers will be to high and overall innovation doesn't set it a part for others. Design is it many feature. It's a best car out there, right now. A production Z28 or something supercharged in limited production would be an investment. Just my thought. For what it's worth.

Stormyone · 05-31-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLSK

The only way that I will get rid of mine is if the upcoming Z28 has a significant performance increase over the SS..... AND....... they don't ruin the exterior looks. I am one of those that are of the mindset that anything other than small, very small, cosmetic changes will destroy the exterior appearance of this beautiful machine.

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I like the way you think!!

LAWMAN · 05-31-2010, 11:49 AM

well i plan to keep mine for quite sometime,i had an 99'ss with "slp" package pre-katrina,but she drowned completely,...i have a 12 year old that has said numerous times that it is gonna be his when he is old enough to drive,(but dont know if i can trust him with the power,and he would have to insure) but i also have a 27 yr.old son and 25 yr.old daughter in-which they all will be reaching for the keys,.....so i may just have to keep for myself,ha

Victory1 · 05-31-2010, 11:56 AM

Like my 89 Silverado, my 2010 will also be a keeper. I regretted years ago selling my 68 RS/SS to my brother-in-law, but that's what happens when your starting a new family. My kids are already fighting over who gets to inherit the car and truck. One of them may end up with the 2010 sooner than they think, if the Z28 is done right.

Long live the Camaro!

rays1417 · 05-31-2010, 02:51 PM

I had a 68 with a 68 vett 350 with 375 hp and a 4 speed rock crusher in it. Life got in the way and it had to be traded. The 2010 I have now is twice the car. Better ride better handeling better sound system and I missed my 68 a lot until I got my new baby. MY life will have to get in the way before I get rid of it. It is just too much FUN

Rod10269 · 05-31-2010, 04:52 PM

The 2010 Camaro could be a collector car some day..and for that reason I will keep the car unless life forces me to sell it.I have a numbers matching 69 Z28 and a 69 SS 396 car that doesn't have the original engine.My 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 is paid for so i really don't forsee me getting rid of it and remember that with the green movement,oil situation...how long will they continue to make such cars..who knows.

Wizzer · 05-31-2010, 07:08 PM

Well I have sold so many of my first cars/items this will be one that sits in the garage until I die and my son sells it cause it smells moldy. lol

No I am keeping it. Worst case I will park the gen six camaro next to it.

05-31-2010, 09:16 AM	#211
tina-chris Camaro or Blackhawk Drives: SIM5GEN "STORM" / UH-60 Blackhawk Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enterprise, AL / Savannah, GA Posts: 59 View My Garage	:bel lyroll:. I'm with ya'!!! __________________ When you turn on your RIDE, does it return the favor? I can say yes to all of them; S-10, Camaro, Avalanche, and Blackhawk!!!! http://alphadamp.com

05-31-2010, 10:15 AM	#213
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	The only way that I will get rid of mine is if the upcoming Z28 has a significant performance increase over the SS..... AND....... they don't ruin the exterior looks. I am one of those that are of the mindset that anything other than small, very small, cosmetic changes will destroy the exterior appearance of this beautiful machine. . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

05-31-2010, 11:01 AM	#218
Huskr26 Drives: 1965 Corvette F.I., 2010 LT1 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim,CA Posts: 144	yes a keeper I have a tendency for keeping cars for a long time. I hadn't bought a car in 22 years. I'll keep it because I like the look. As an investment production numbers will be to high and overall innovation doesn't set it a part for others. Design is it many feature. It's a best car out there, right now. A production Z28 or something supercharged in limited production would be an investment. Just my thought. For what it's worth. __________________ Bookends!!! 1LT, Red, RS, White stripe, 20 inch Polished wheels, Manual tranny, Red BowTies, Seat and Dash covers, Airaid Air Intake, Magna flow exhaust 1965 Sting Ray 327 Fuelie, Muncie 4 speed, Side pipes, Rally Red, Black interior

05-31-2010, 11:49 AM	#220
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 841	well i plan to keep mine for quite sometime,i had an 99'ss with "slp" package pre-katrina,but she drowned completely,...i have a 12 year old that has said numerous times that it is gonna be his when he is old enough to drive,(but dont know if i can trust him with the power,and he would have to insure) but i also have a 27 yr.old son and 25 yr.old daughter in-which they all will be reaching for the keys,.....so i may just have to keep for myself,ha __________________ A9120159 1100:12/19/08 3800:06/19/09 6000:07/02/09

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05-31-2010, 10:13 AM	#212
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Very interesting thread. A persons age and new car purchasing experience might apply. Regardless of your age, most eveyone on this Board was attracted to the new Camaro at first sight. Do not think anyone is going to buy a Camaro because it is "practical". Myself, it was instant love when I first saw pictures of the concept. I thought long and hard before placing my order for a 2011 2LT May 18th. I had two cars, and one is only a seldom driven summer car never driven in snow 1998 Buick Riviera, pearl white (I am a US expat living in Canada). Many family connections/memories with the low mileage Riviera, and it will never be sold, but passed down to family members in the future. My trade-in, 1996 Sebring LXI coupe, white over silver, looked and drove like new. Loved my Sebring, and hated to trade it, could have driven it for another 8 years trouble free. Why the Camaro...question to myself, could I see myself driving a 2011 Camaro and enjoying it for the next 15 years? Yes! I am already a low mile driver, the Camaro will be my daily driver, and in 15 years I still might be driving my 2011 Camaro with not much more than 60,000 miles, when I am age 74. My choice to buy the Camaro is it is a car I will take care of and I plan to enjoy for many years to come. In 15 years I might be an old fart driving an old Camaro, but personally I will be happy with my decision.

05-31-2010, 10:15 AM	#214
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	What a silly question.

05-31-2010, 10:39 AM	#217
King Mouse Drives: EXT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 416	I bought mine as a keeper. Not as an investment but a keeper none the less.

05-31-2010, 11:56 AM	#221
Victory1 Drives: 2010 RJT, 2012 Sierra 4x4, 89 RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 78	Like my 89 Silverado, my 2010 will also be a keeper. I regretted years ago selling my 68 RS/SS to my brother-in-law, but that's what happens when your starting a new family. My kids are already fighting over who gets to inherit the car and truck. One of them may end up with the 2010 sooner than they think, if the Z28 is done right. Long live the Camaro!

05-31-2010, 02:51 PM	#222
rays1417 Drives: Aqua Blue 2LT w/man tran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV Posts: 11	I had a 68 with a 68 vett 350 with 375 hp and a 4 speed rock crusher in it. Life got in the way and it had to be traded. The 2010 I have now is twice the car. Better ride better handeling better sound system and I missed my 68 a lot until I got my new baby. MY life will have to get in the way before I get rid of it. It is just too much *FUN*

05-31-2010, 04:52 PM	#223
Rod10269 Hot Rod Drives: 69 Z28,69 SS 396,67 Chevelle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bessemer City NC Posts: 113	The 2010 Camaro could be a collector car some day..and for that reason I will keep the car unless life forces me to sell it.I have a numbers matching 69 Z28 and a 69 SS 396 car that doesn't have the original engine.My 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 is paid for so i really don't forsee me getting rid of it and remember that with the green movement,oil situation...how long will they continue to make such cars..who knows.

05-31-2010, 07:08 PM	#224
Wizzer Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ga Posts: 703	Well I have sold so many of my first cars/items this will be one that sits in the garage until I die and my son sells it cause it smells moldy. lol No I am keeping it. Worst case I will park the gen six camaro next to it.