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TopL3ssSS · 01-19-2013, 10:09 AM

Thought i'd take a moment and introduce myself this morning. Am a relatively new Camaro Convertible owner from Kingsport, TN. Thought we'd wait til the best time of the year to buy one, but the worst time to drive it - December, to save a few thousand $$. It worked! Searched a radius of 300 miles, and found her at a dealership in South Charleston, WV, 225 miles from here.

As bought, ours is an '11 Victory Red 2SS/RS, automatic, with 6500 miles, and stock with the exception of Flowmaster exhaust, and tinted glass done by the original owner. So, far, we've driven her just over 1000 miles.

Since getting her, I find that I look for an excuse to go somewhere, anywhere, and take the long way both ways. And, although it's winter, the weather has cooperated a few times, so we have experienced driving with the top down 4 or 5 days so far.

As sitting at the dealership, while we signed our life away... (Salesman parked in a handicap spot, but this is the only pic I have right now)

Am looking forward to warmer weather to take advantage of the numerous touring roads close by to see what she'll do.
- Tail of the Dragon (U.S. 129 in the Smokies)
- The Snake (U.S. 421 between Bristol & Mountain City, TN),
- Devil's Triangle (north of Oak Ridge, TN)

Maybe we'll see some of you there!

panther2469 · 01-19-2013, 02:34 PM

Welcome to C5

mySSt · 01-19-2013, 04:42 PM

Welcome to Camaro5 as well!
You will have a great time on the roads in East TN and West NC.
Tail of the Dragon was good, but I like Moonshiner highway better!

2010 SSRS · 01-19-2013, 04:52 PM

welcome to Camaro5

tj@LSRPerformance · 01-19-2013, 07:17 PM

Glad to have you hear ... we are just a little ways away in Valdosta, GA.

Don't hesitate to hit me up for any of your parts needs.

Best Regards,

TJ

E-Ray · 01-19-2013, 07:30 PM

Welcome from southwest Louisiana

Angrybird 12 · 01-19-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TopL3ssSS

Thought i'd take a moment and introduce myself this morning. Am a relatively new Camaro Convertible owner from Kingsport, TN. Thought we'd wait til the best time of the year to buy one, but the worst time to drive it - December, to save a few thousand $$. It worked! Searched a radius of 300 miles, and found her at a dealership in South Charleston, WV, 225 miles from here.

As bought, ours is an '11 Victory Red 2SS/RS, automatic, with 6500 miles, and stock with the exception of Flowmaster exhaust, and tinted glass done by the original owner. So, far, we've driven her just over 1000 miles.

Since getting her, I find that I look for an excuse to go somewhere, anywhere, and take the long way both ways. And, although it's winter, the weather has cooperated a few times, so we have experienced driving with the top down 4 or 5 days so far.

As sitting at the dealership, while we signed our life away... (Salesman parked in a handicap spot, but this is the only pic I have right now)

Am looking forward to warmer weather to take advantage of the numerous touring roads close by to see what she'll do.
- Tail of the Dragon (U.S. 129 in the Smokies)
- The Snake (U.S. 421 between Bristol & Mountain City, TN),
- Devil's Triangle (north of Oak Ridge, TN)

Maybe we'll see some of you there!

Welcome to C5 and the red Camaro Convertible club.
I live in Johnson City, I used to work at Eastman. Maybe I'll see you around sometimes.

Check out my victory red convertible thread
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...al+victory+red

BAD DAB · 01-19-2013, 08:24 PM

Welcome!

TopL3ssSS · 01-19-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Welcome to C5 and the red Camaro Convertible club.
I live in Johnson City, I used to work at Eastman. Maybe I'll see you around sometimes.

Check out my victory red convertible thread
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...al+victory+red

I'd say so. will be on the lookout. am at Eastman now, What area did you work in?

Angrybird 12 · 01-19-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TopL3ssSS

I'd say so. will be on the lookout. am at Eastman now, What area did you work in?

I was in plant engineering area 1, in bld 12a

TopL3ssSS · 01-19-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I was in plant engineering area 1, in bld 12a

Am in I/T, b284.

Angrybird 12 · 01-19-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TopL3ssSS

Am in I/T, b284.

How long have you been there?
I was there for 32 years and was retired in the layoffs of 2009.

TopL3ssSS · 01-19-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

How long have you been there?
I was there for 32 years and was retired in the layoffs of 2009.

Just hit 20 years. Saw you were retired, hate to hear it was due to layoff. What're you into now, other than riding around with the top down?

Angrybird 12 · 01-19-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TopL3ssSS

Just hit 20 years. Saw you were retired, hate to hear it was due to layoff. What're you into now, other than riding around with the top down?

I tried for two years to find work similar to what I was doing but nobody wants to hire someone with experience any more, they want someone they can get right out of school they can pay peanuts to. Also during that time I was diagnosed with cancer and went through almost a year of treatments and recovery. Since then I have even tried to get a job at auto parts places and radio shack but no luck there either.
So now I just do things around the house and play with the Camaro.

01-19-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
TopL3ssSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 111	Greetings from the hills of East Tennessee! Thought i'd take a moment and introduce myself this morning. Am a relatively new Camaro Convertible owner from Kingsport, TN. Thought we'd wait til the best time of the year to buy one, but the worst time to drive it - December, to save a few thousand $$. It worked! Searched a radius of 300 miles, and found her at a dealership in South Charleston, WV, 225 miles from here. As bought, ours is an '11 Victory Red 2SS/RS, automatic, with 6500 miles, and stock with the exception of Flowmaster exhaust, and tinted glass done by the original owner. So, far, we've driven her just over 1000 miles. Since getting her, I find that I look for an excuse to go somewhere, anywhere, and take the long way both ways. And, although it's winter, the weather has cooperated a few times, so we have experienced driving with the top down 4 or 5 days so far. As sitting at the dealership, while we signed our life away... (Salesman parked in a handicap spot, but this is the only pic I have right now) Am looking forward to warmer weather to take advantage of the numerous touring roads close by to see what she'll do. - Tail of the Dragon (U.S. 129 in the Smokies) - The Snake (U.S. 421 between Bristol & Mountain City, TN), - Devil's Triangle (north of Oak Ridge, TN) Maybe we'll see some of you there!

01-19-2013, 02:34 PM	#2
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01-19-2013, 07:17 PM	#5
tj@LSRPerformance Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 111	Glad to have you hear ... we are just a little ways away in Valdosta, GA. Don't hesitate to hit me up for any of your parts needs. Best Regards, TJ

01-19-2013, 07:30 PM	#6
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