Delima Need Help - Camaro- Civic -Cavalier?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blu Ray · 03-13-2015, 08:55 AM

Here is my DILEMMA....Landed a position with a great law firm, Outstanding opportunity, yet the commute is 88 miles Round trip.

My Camaro has never been my daily driver, always kept a 4X4 as my daily driver, yet with this new position I need something with great gas mileage and reliable. My 1994 Jeep is not going to cut it....New position is going to require a great amount of dedication, do not want to worry about breaking down. I have $2500 to work with...Here are my options what do you suggest.

Option 1
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - $2500 Cash - No Loan - Good Gas Mileage
http://www.vividmotorz.com/2000_Chev..._225825040.veh

Anyone have any reviews on the Cavalier from my research seem to be a pretty strong car

Option 2
2004 Honda Civic - $5700 - 12 Month Loan - Great Gas Mileage
http://www.vividmotorz.com/2004_Hond..._252755324.veh

Really do not want to have to take out another loan but.....

Option 3
Simply Use my Camaro - Zero out of Pocket - No loans - OK MPG
yet going to rack up the miles quickly

I really don't want to have to take on a Loan but, i need to have Reliability and piece of mind

HELP!

LOBBS · 03-13-2015, 08:56 AM

My round trip is over 70 miles each day and I drive my SS.

Blu Ray · 03-13-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

My round trip is over 70 miles each day and I drive my SS.

How many miles do you have?

Cam_Cam · 03-13-2015, 08:59 AM

Just don't get a god damned Civic please. Ugh.

LOBBS · 03-13-2015, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Ray

How many miles do you have?

Bought in November with 9500. Just turned over 16000 this week.

snymat68 · 03-13-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Ray

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Option 2
2004 Honda Civic - $5700 - 12 Month Loan - Great Gas Mileage - Give Up Man Card and Endure Relentless Ridicule On This Forum
http://www.vividmotorz.com/2004_Hond..._252755324.veh

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There. I fixed option 2 for you.

Just run your Camaro. Mines a daily driver year round. I drive it every chance I can get. They were made to run!

CO_ZL1 · 03-13-2015, 09:06 AM

I also have a long commute, 90 miles daily round trip. I made the decision to purchase a Hyundai Elantra, it gets great gas MPG and the maintenance cost is low.

If it were my decision I would probably get the Civic they are better high mile cars. I owned a 1995 CAV and a 2003, they were both pretty good cars, not sure how a CAV will hold up to 25k a year though especially on top of the 112 it already has.

My two cents.

Dizzy82 · 03-13-2015, 09:07 AM

Drive your camaro, you want reliability but your two other options are 10+ year old cars?

lbls1 · 03-13-2015, 09:10 AM

I picked the Cavalier based on personal experience. I would, however, use the cav temporarily until you can get on a more solid footing financially, and then buy yourself a reliable daily driver.

The cav is very basic, but solid transportation. Its good points are its reliable engine and transmission, and low cost.

Bad points: Body rust (plenty if its a coupe), potential hassle with worn sensors, rough ride. If you get into an accident or if it gets hit, don't worry about fixing it because of its low value.

If you can get a year and a half out of the cavalier then you'll do well. After this period, look to getting a new or low mileage used car.

ka1 · 03-13-2015, 09:12 AM

5700 for an 11 yr old Civic?????

Ragnar · 03-13-2015, 09:17 AM

I wouldn't even buy a 2000 cavalier for our no credit check, Lease Here Pay Here car lot!

Honda Civic, lots of transmission issues for those years and very expensive to fix. Most likely got your normal oil leaks to address, c/v joints, etc.

Why not drive the Camaro, I think that is what it is made for. You must have bought for a reason. My Camaro is my DD, it's raining outside. Some people don't drive there car in the rain. I could drive another vehicle, but I enjoy the Camaro so much more, even in the rain. Do what you feel is best for you, if the Camaro could talk, we'll you know the answer!

JR 1 · 03-13-2015, 09:21 AM

I was never a fan of driving a beater car to keep another car nice. I tried it in the past and I just ended up selling the "nice" car because I hardly ever drove it. That said if you had a V8 Camaro I'd say maybe go with the Cavalier just to save on gas. Since the V6 already gets decent mileage you wouldn't really be gaining enough to justify the expense of another car. You have to look at all the expenses to make an informed decision. For the beater you have to pay the vehicle cost, tax, title, repairs, insurance, and interest if you take out a loan. Personally I think taking out a loan for a beater car is crazy.

You also said you wanted a reliable car. The only thing the Civic and Cavalier have going for them is that they are simple. Other than that they are older high mileage cars that have probably not been treated all that great so expect to make repairs.

Finally do you want to be the new hot shot at the law firm that drives a Camaro, or the D bag who drives a POS? Not to mention I'd rather project success not poverty. Also having an impressive job and driving a Camaro can't hurt with the ladies. On the other hand most women wouldn't get anywhere near a guy who drives a Cavalier no matter how impressive his job is.

Blu Ray · 03-13-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JR 1

I was never a fan of driving a beater car to keep another car nice. I tried it in the past and I just ended up selling the "nice" car because I hardly ever drove it. That said if you had a V8 Camaro I'd say maybe go with the Cavalier just to save on gas. Since the V6 already gets decent mileage you wouldn't really be gaining enough to justify the expense of another car. You have to look at all the expenses to make an informed decision. For the beater you have to pay the vehicle cost, tax, title, repairs, insurance, and interest if you take out a loan. Personally I think taking out a loan for a beater car is crazy.

You also said you wanted a reliable car. The only thing the Civic and Cavalier have going for them is that they are simple. Other than that they are older high mileage cars that have probably not been treated all that great so expect to make repairs.

Finally do you want to be the new hot shot at the law firm that drives a Camaro, or the D bag who drives a POS? Not to mention I'd rather project success not poverty. Also having an impressive job and driving a Camaro can't hurt with the ladies. On the other hand most women wouldn't get anywhere near a guy who drives a Cavalier no matter how impressive his job is.

I have a v6 Camaro about 22MPG highway

BrutalSS · 03-13-2015, 09:28 AM

IMO, I wouldn't daily drive the Camaro, I don't with mine and never will. I'd lease something, a decent AWD preferably. I find the Equinox's do well, the four banger is a bit lacking power wise, but the economy rocks, people love them and they lease really well.

View Poll Results: SELECT ONE
Daily My Camaro	53	62.35%
2000 Cavalier - 112K Miles - No Loans	12	14.12%
2004 Honda Civic - 89K Miles - 12 Month Loan	20	23.53%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2015, 08:55 AM	#1
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	Delima Need Help - Camaro- Civic -Cavalier?? Here is my DILEMMA....Landed a position with a great law firm, Outstanding opportunity, yet the commute is 88 miles Round trip. My Camaro has never been my daily driver, always kept a 4X4 as my daily driver, yet with this new position I need something with great gas mileage and reliable. My 1994 Jeep is not going to cut it....New position is going to require a great amount of dedication, do not want to worry about breaking down. I have $2500 to work with...Here are my options what do you suggest. Option 1 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - $2500 Cash - No Loan - Good Gas Mileage http://www.vividmotorz.com/2000_Chev..._225825040.veh Anyone have any reviews on the Cavalier from my research seem to be a pretty strong car Option 2 2004 Honda Civic - $5700 - 12 Month Loan - Great Gas Mileage http://www.vividmotorz.com/2004_Hond..._252755324.veh Really do not want to have to take out another loan but..... Option 3 Simply Use my Camaro - Zero out of Pocket - No loans - OK MPG yet going to rack up the miles quickly I really don't want to have to take on a Loan but, i need to have Reliability and piece of mind HELP! __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10 Last edited by Blu Ray; 03-13-2015 at 10:01 AM.

03-13-2015, 09:07 AM	#8
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03-13-2015, 09:10 AM	#9
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	I picked the Cavalier based on personal experience. I would, however, use the cav temporarily until you can get on a more solid footing financially, and then buy yourself a reliable daily driver. The cav is very basic, but solid transportation. Its good points are its reliable engine and transmission, and low cost. Bad points: Body rust (plenty if its a coupe), potential hassle with worn sensors, rough ride. If you get into an accident or if it gets hit, don't worry about fixing it because of its low value. If you can get a year and a half out of the cavalier then you'll do well. After this period, look to getting a new or low mileage used car. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

03-13-2015, 08:56 AM	#2
LOBBS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 472 View My Garage	My round trip is over 70 miles each day and I drive my SS.

03-13-2015, 08:59 AM	#4
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	Just don't get a god damned Civic please. Ugh.

03-13-2015, 09:06 AM	#7
CO_ZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CO Posts: 34	I also have a long commute, 90 miles daily round trip. I made the decision to purchase a Hyundai Elantra, it gets great gas MPG and the maintenance cost is low. If it were my decision I would probably get the Civic they are better high mile cars. I owned a 1995 CAV and a 2003, they were both pretty good cars, not sure how a CAV will hold up to 25k a year though especially on top of the 112 it already has. My two cents.

03-13-2015, 09:12 AM	#10
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	5700 for an 11 yr old Civic?????

03-13-2015, 09:17 AM	#11
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	I wouldn't even buy a 2000 cavalier for our no credit check, Lease Here Pay Here car lot! Honda Civic, lots of transmission issues for those years and very expensive to fix. Most likely got your normal oil leaks to address, c/v joints, etc. Why not drive the Camaro, I think that is what it is made for. You must have bought for a reason. My Camaro is my DD, it's raining outside. Some people don't drive there car in the rain. I could drive another vehicle, but I enjoy the Camaro so much more, even in the rain. Do what you feel is best for you, if the Camaro could talk, we'll you know the answer!

03-13-2015, 09:21 AM	#12
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	I was never a fan of driving a beater car to keep another car nice. I tried it in the past and I just ended up selling the "nice" car because I hardly ever drove it. That said if you had a V8 Camaro I'd say maybe go with the Cavalier just to save on gas. Since the V6 already gets decent mileage you wouldn't really be gaining enough to justify the expense of another car. You have to look at all the expenses to make an informed decision. For the beater you have to pay the vehicle cost, tax, title, repairs, insurance, and interest if you take out a loan. Personally I think taking out a loan for a beater car is crazy. You also said you wanted a reliable car. The only thing the Civic and Cavalier have going for them is that they are simple. Other than that they are older high mileage cars that have probably not been treated all that great so expect to make repairs. Finally do you want to be the new hot shot at the law firm that drives a Camaro, or the D bag who drives a POS? Not to mention I'd rather project success not poverty. Also having an impressive job and driving a Camaro can't hurt with the ladies. On the other hand most women wouldn't get anywhere near a guy who drives a Cavalier no matter how impressive his job is.

03-13-2015, 09:28 AM	#14
BrutalSS Drives: 2010 Hennessey Camaro Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NY Posts: 242 View My Garage	IMO, I wouldn't daily drive the Camaro, I don't with mine and never will. I'd lease something, a decent AWD preferably. I find the Equinox's do well, the four banger is a bit lacking power wise, but the economy rocks, people love them and they lease really well.