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JayV83 · 08-18-2014, 08:09 PM

Well my ridiculous driving record finally caught up with me, and can no longer afford my insurance. It has surpassed my car payment by quite abit. So I opted to suspend the liabilty and park it in the basement covered up until i can afford to drive it again. Each time i renew my policy from this point on I will have a violation come off. Im thinking it will be about a year to a year and a half until i can drive it again. Might be a good time to do some upgrades

flyer08 · 08-18-2014, 08:10 PM

Damn i have a few tickets but what did you do?

45thAnniversary2SS · 08-18-2014, 08:13 PM

Whoa! How many tix?

kevinw · 08-18-2014, 08:14 PM

the OP needs to sell the car and get a cheap used beater to drive. its silly to make pymts on a car you can neither drive nor afford. makes no sense.

BLU DUCE · 08-18-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JayV83

Well my ridiculous driving record finally caught up with me, and can no longer afford my insurance. It has surpassed my car payment by quite abit. So I opted to suspend the liabilty and park it in the basement covered up until i can afford to drive it again. Each time i renew my policy from this point on I will have a violation come off. Im thinking it will be about a year to a year and a half until i can drive it again. Might be a good time to do some upgrades

Just don't put any mods on to increase HP.

couldn't help myself.

JayV83 · 08-18-2014, 08:21 PM

haha....no tickets with the camaro...all with my truck. My tired old 85 f150. I had an accident and a couple tickets

JayV83 · 08-18-2014, 08:23 PM

i would rather keep it, rather then pay to get rid of it. wrong time of year to try and sell it. I went online to see what these things are going for...and noway would I give it away.

BLU DUCE · 08-18-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JayV83

i would rather keep it, rather then pay to get rid of it. wrong time of year to try and sell it. I went online to see what these things are going for...and noway would I give it away.

You had us on that one. Just set back and waited to see what kind of response you would get. [ Sneaky ]

RedHotRuby · 08-18-2014, 10:28 PM

That sucks man, what are you gonna do for a permagrin now?

2Carats · 08-20-2014, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHotRuby

That sucks man, what are you gonna do for a permagrin now?

He could go down to the basement, sit in it and make believe he's driving it.

NYCamOwner · 08-20-2014, 06:12 AM

I hope time flies by for you....

PalmerGA · 08-20-2014, 06:25 AM

Tickets are on you... not what you're driving. Learn to drive responsibly. Lessons of life.

mariojmoe · 08-20-2014, 07:56 AM

That is why you FIGHT EVERY ticket op. I race my cars (not on the track), and drive what I feel is a safe zpeed on the highway (usually 5 - 10 over) depending on road weather, and traffic conditions. Yes this sounds less than responsible but my eyes are constantly way ahead AND in my mirrors to see what is behind snd next to me. In the city and on streets (off the highway) you best believe I obey every sign, and stay right at the speed limit.

I am not a perfect driver but I will say I am above average and prefer to drive to myself (on highway) vs driving in a group or a cluster of cars. I know my skills but not the next individuals.

Ok the few times I do get pulled over (usually very well deserved), I am polite, cooperative, and honest (without outright admitting guilt. Normally I dont even get a citation (previous dept of corrections alameda county), in the event I do I laywer up and push it as far off as possible. Guess what? 95% of the time they will not show up unless you were a total d**k. I have zero points and one pending speeding I got in my company semi from a total d-bag cop (yes I was going slightly over).

In the future op IF you get popped (hopefully never again) dont plea and pay the ticket, fight it and/or talk with the prosecutor and make a non moving violation deal.

I have a cdl with hazmat (oilfeild) acid driver and this is why I fight all mine. On the other hand I am not going to be a paranoid stiff neither and drive at/or under the speed limit or not take up a challenge every now and then. (My ss is far from stock)

pickwithaustin · 08-20-2014, 08:44 AM

You might want to keep your fingers crossed that your lender does not become aware (and they will) that you have dropped insurance. They'lll just insure it and tack that on to the end of your bill.

I have driven over 30 years and owned every fast car ever made over the years... and not a single ticket. One accident that was not my fault (guy ran a stop sign). It's such a reward, better than speeding, to have such low insurance payments that one can add more fun n' fast cars to their stable.

And I agree: Sell the car and get a beater that you can put liability only on.

08-18-2014, 08:09 PM	#1
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	Gotta park my baby for awhile :( Well my ridiculous driving record finally caught up with me, and can no longer afford my insurance. It has surpassed my car payment by quite abit. So I opted to suspend the liabilty and park it in the basement covered up until i can afford to drive it again. Each time i renew my policy from this point on I will have a violation come off. Im thinking it will be about a year to a year and a half until i can drive it again. Might be a good time to do some upgrades __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

08-18-2014, 08:13 PM	#3
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Whoa! How many tix? __________________

08-18-2014, 08:21 PM	#6
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	haha....no tickets with the camaro...all with my truck. My tired old 85 f150. I had an accident and a couple tickets __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

08-18-2014, 08:23 PM	#7
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	i would rather keep it, rather then pay to get rid of it. wrong time of year to try and sell it. I went online to see what these things are going for...and noway would I give it away. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

08-20-2014, 06:12 AM	#11
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I hope time flies by for you.... __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

08-18-2014, 08:10 PM	#2
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Damn i have a few tickets but what did you do?

08-18-2014, 08:14 PM	#4
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	the OP needs to sell the car and get a cheap used beater to drive. its silly to make pymts on a car you can neither drive nor afford. makes no sense.

08-18-2014, 10:28 PM	#9
RedHotRuby Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 139	That sucks man, what are you gonna do for a permagrin now?

08-20-2014, 06:25 AM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Tickets are on you... not what you're driving. Learn to drive responsibly. Lessons of life. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-20-2014, 07:56 AM	#13
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	That is why you FIGHT EVERY ticket op. I race my cars (not on the track), and drive what I feel is a safe zpeed on the highway (usually 5 - 10 over) depending on road weather, and traffic conditions. Yes this sounds less than responsible but my eyes are constantly way ahead AND in my mirrors to see what is behind snd next to me. In the city and on streets (off the highway) you best believe I obey every sign, and stay right at the speed limit. I am not a perfect driver but I will say I am above average and prefer to drive to myself (on highway) vs driving in a group or a cluster of cars. I know my skills but not the next individuals. Ok the few times I do get pulled over (usually very well deserved), I am polite, cooperative, and honest (without outright admitting guilt. Normally I dont even get a citation (previous dept of corrections alameda county), in the event I do I laywer up and push it as far off as possible. Guess what? 95% of the time they will not show up unless you were a total d**k. I have zero points and one pending speeding I got in my company semi from a total d-bag cop (yes I was going slightly over). In the future op IF you get popped (hopefully never again) dont plea and pay the ticket, fight it and/or talk with the prosecutor and make a non moving violation deal. I have a cdl with hazmat (oilfeild) acid driver and this is why I fight all mine. On the other hand I am not going to be a paranoid stiff neither and drive at/or under the speed limit or not take up a challenge every now and then. (My ss is far from stock)

08-20-2014, 08:44 AM	#14
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	You might want to keep your fingers crossed that your lender does not become aware (and they will) that you have dropped insurance. They'lll just insure it and tack that on to the end of your bill. I have driven over 30 years and owned every fast car ever made over the years... and not a single ticket. One accident that was not my fault (guy ran a stop sign). It's such a reward, better than speeding, to have such low insurance payments that one can add more fun n' fast cars to their stable. And I agree: Sell the car and get a beater that you can put liability only on. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i