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Old 06-21-2011, 11:52 PM   #1
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So, a couple of weeks ago I purchased my Rally Yellow 2011 2LT/RS. (Yes, I wanted the V6.) When I drove it to work and my boss, the owner of the company I work for, saw it parked in my assigned spot he asked me if it was mine. When I told him that it was indeed mine, he immediately began to scold me and escorted me down to the parking garage.... When we got down there he pointed at my Camaro, then to his vehicle... "Notice anything?" he said... "My car is newer?" I replied... "NO! You're parked all wrong! You see those two empty spots on either side of your new car? Those are OUR spots and I want you to use them!! Don't let ANYONE park next to you in this garage; I don't want you up there worrying about door dings, so go figure out how to make your new toy fit in all three of those spots." I didn't know what to say except for "Yes, sir."

So, now I'll fast forward to a few days ago... The gentleman who owns the company on the floor below us, who I chat with on a semi-regular basis, happens to be standing by the elevator in the parking garage as I pulled in from lunch. He realizes that it's me driving the Camaro, stops me and says "New Wheels?"... I nodded and quickly pulled into my assigned parking spot(s). I gave him the 'tour' of the vehicle, then had him sit in the drivers seat and start it up. (The HUD blew his freaking mind... it was hysterical.) I asked him if he wanted to take it for a drive; he declined... he said that he thought the inside of the car would be boring, uncomfortable and plain, but he was happily mistaken... He thanked me for showing him the car, asked me a few more questions about various models / trim levels then we parted ways.

Today my office phone rang and it was my friend from the floor below me. He informed me that he was about to order a Mustang Shelby GT500 but after sitting in my 2LT/RS Camaro and taking a good look at it, he decided to pre-order the 2012 Camaro ZL1 instead... he wanted to thank me for all of the info I gave him during our previous conversation and for changing his mind. Then he asked me to meet him in the garage to have another look inside my Camaro.... After I let him know that I had to get back up to my office he said "That's fine; I'm leaving for the day anyway." (It was 11:30AM) "I have a ZL1 to order."


UPDATED: 6/22/2011

After parking my car this morning, actually about 15 minutes ago, a gentleman stopped me on the way to the elevator. (I've seen him around the parking garage before, so I assume he works in the building.) So, anyway, he complimented me on my vehicle and the color choice then said he asked about the starting price... He then said "Well then, that car is sharp looking and I think I could swing that price; I might just have to reconsider buying that Mustang I had my eye on."


Now let me say this; I'm NOT anti-Mustang or anti-Ford... I've never owned either, so I can't say anything negative about the company or the car. (I've owned nothing but Toyota and Honda vehicles up until May 28th, 2011.. Ooops... actually I did own a 1991 Geo Storm GSi, but my ex wife took that and left me with the 2001 Honda Civic.) I think the new Mustangs are attractive, as are the new Challengers, however I happen to like the body style of the Camaro a bit more... ok, quite a bit more.

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Old 06-21-2011, 11:57 PM   #2
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Wow. Make sure u post up some pics of your cars together when he gets it.
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:59 PM   #3
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Wow. Make sure u post up some pics of your cars together when he gets it.
Absolutely... I'm sure he'll take a pic of mine in his rear view too.

I should snap a few pics of my parking garage... there's 1 other Camaro and a butt-load of Mustangs.
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Old 06-22-2011, 12:21 AM   #4
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The parking spot thing is cool as long as everyone knows that you are allowed the extra space and they don't mess with your car "to teach you a lesson".

Some people do that sort of thing and it sucks.

I liked the ZL1 part too. Looking forward to pics once he gets it.
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Old 06-22-2011, 12:26 AM   #5
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Great read!
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Old 06-22-2011, 12:28 AM   #6
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FNG, you sir have saved a man!!!!!!!!!! Because of YOU, this man will be tearing around in a ZL-1 a year from now instead of a Shelby!!!!

GOOD JOB SIR!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-22-2011, 02:03 AM   #7
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Wow, good work, Soldier! You deserve a medal for that!
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Old 06-22-2011, 02:33 AM   #8
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cool story, maybe its just me. but i find to like the GT500 better than the Zl1. idk something about the shelby name and legacy. just feel ford has that GT500 on point. not sure what to think about the Zl1 yet.
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Old 06-22-2011, 02:53 AM   #9
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cool story, maybe its just me. but i find to like the GT500 better than the Zl1.
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Old 06-22-2011, 03:12 AM   #10
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sorry for not being bias camaro owner.
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Old 06-22-2011, 03:35 AM   #11
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Ahh Mike, don't worry about it.....Your allowed to not be a biased Camaro owner.....We all know your a semi biased Mustang guy......And quite frankly it's ok!!!
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:36 AM   #12
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cool story, maybe its just me. but i find to like the GT500 better than the Zl1. idk something about the shelby name and legacy. just feel ford has that GT500 on point. not sure what to think about the Zl1 yet.
I know nothing about the GT500 other than the fact that there's one around the corner from me who ALWAYS revs his engine at me when we're next to each other at the stop light... I rolled down my window yesterday and said "Hey Vin Diesel, I'm in a Stock V6 and you've obviously got a bigger penis... so... seriously?!"

I can't lie; it's a hot looking car.. I just happen to think the body style of the Camaro is hotter.
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:41 AM   #13
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Nice story...btw...we winter in Port Richey every year...maybe I will see you around next winter
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Old 06-22-2011, 08:04 AM   #14
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Nice story...btw...we winter in Port Richey every year...maybe I will see you around next winter
I hope so. There's a Checkers in Palm Harbor, on US 19N, where all kinds of car enthusiasts meet up each Friday around 6PM until after 8... There's a Quaker Steak & Lube in the area that I've heard of where Camaro owners meet up too; I'm not quite sure where it is.

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