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Spec · 02-17-2015, 07:05 PM

Yes... yes... and yes... 3 times over, so far...

I've owned 3 Camaro's including this one. My first was 95 Z28... when I lost that one, it was soul crushing. I wont get into the story, but needless to say, until I got my next one, a 99 Z28, my priorities were straightened out for the better I feel now with all my heart.

From between when I had my '99 and what I have now, I learned more than I could ever possibly imagine about me and life... that '99 was a cruiser, but I had to let it go. It was much less painful than before. This loss also helped show me how I've changed.

Finally, its been over half a decade and today I am at peace with myself, the world, and of course, the Camaro. I continue to work on it and make it just a little bit more mine every day. My heart is in the right place, I feel, that if I should lose it one day - its probably for another one of life's grand lessons. Its been a roller coaster, for sure and the Camaro has been a large part of it all... interesting to see me write that, lol.

I've still got much to enjoy 'round these parts we call earth... a little while longer, so maybe I'll own and see more Camaro's grace my path...

Chevy_cowboy · 02-17-2015, 07:41 PM

I check the weather about 3000% more often than I used to.

bluebonn · 02-17-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle@ridetech.com

It's made a definite impact on my bank account lol.

Same here I seem to find extra money to buy something new for my car. Should have been like this with my wife and I would still be married

My kids are now calling me daily to pick them up from school on the way home from work. They never did this when I had my Honda

SSCam99 · 02-17-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

I've always been a car guy, ever since I was little. When my daughter was 4.5, I traded in my Grand Prix GTP for my Camaro. She was just starting to get to go to car shows and things with me, and with the Camaro, she went to everything with me.

I got to spend almost 4 years of Camaro events and shows and cruising with my little girl. It was her "race car" and all the people at her school/YMCA knew when Daddy was coming to pick her up. She made many friends with her smile and her laughter.

She passed away in November due to cancer. I had about 50 car people show up to her funeral. To say it changed my life would be correct. It gave me something I can never forget, and it left me with a car that I can escape in when I'm having a rough day.

It wouldnt have mattered if it was a Pinto or a Camaro, but I'm glad it was a Camaro. They have always been my favorite car, even as a child.

As the father of four daughters, your story went straight to my heart. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. I am sorry for your loss.

KaBoom1701 · 02-17-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

I check the weather about 3000% more often than I used to.

OMG...so true. lol

SimpleGreen · 02-17-2015, 08:09 PM

I met a lot of new friends in my Camaro that I wouldn't have otherwise.

I even met someone special along the way

She wouldn't have come about without the Camaro getting me into what it does.

revived · 02-17-2015, 08:13 PM

I just quit, been 10 years of that crap.

Congrats on the new found funds, Im about to celebrate by supercharging mine...

enzia35 · 02-17-2015, 09:17 PM

The '01 I had was my first car.

chef-beavis · 02-17-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

I've always been a car guy, ever since I was little. When my daughter was 4.5, I traded in my Grand Prix GTP for my Camaro. She was just starting to get to go to car shows and things with me, and with the Camaro, she went to everything with me.

I got to spend almost 4 years of Camaro events and shows and cruising with my little girl. It was her "race car" and all the people at her school/YMCA knew when Daddy was coming to pick her up. She made many friends with her smile and her laughter.

She passed away in November due to cancer. I had about 50 car people show up to her funeral. To say it changed my life would be correct. It gave me something I can never forget, and it left me with a car that I can escape in when I'm having a rough day.

It wouldnt have mattered if it was a Pinto or a Camaro, but I'm glad it was a Camaro. They have always been my favorite car, even as a child.

Good God, my heart goes out to you and your family. Stories like yours are what change a car into something that trancsends being "just a car". I hope you have brighter days ahead.

mpiersd · 02-18-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

I've always been a car guy, ever since I was little. When my daughter was 4.5, I traded in my Grand Prix GTP for my Camaro. She was just starting to get to go to car shows and things with me, and with the Camaro, she went to everything with me.

I got to spend almost 4 years of Camaro events and shows and cruising with my little girl. It was her "race car" and all the people at her school/YMCA knew when Daddy was coming to pick her up. She made many friends with her smile and her laughter.

She passed away in November due to cancer. I had about 50 car people show up to her funeral. To say it changed my life would be correct. It gave me something I can never forget, and it left me with a car that I can escape in when I'm having a rough day.

It wouldnt have mattered if it was a Pinto or a Camaro, but I'm glad it was a Camaro. They have always been my favorite car, even as a child.

As the father of 4, I can't even begin to imagine the depth of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

DevilsReject97 · 02-18-2015, 10:02 AM

Thanks everyone, this is why being a car person can be a wonderful thing...

MLAZ1990 · 02-18-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Has your Camaro changed your life in any way?

I know mine has. I bought my car back in December and at that time, I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day. Yes, I did smoke in my car, but I hated seeing the ashes all over the door (used to flick ashes out the window) and I didn't want the new car smell to go away.... so...

I gave up the cigarettes on January 1st because of my car. Now I have an extra $360 per month to spend on mods! Cigarette money paid for my new splitter...

That's awesome!!!!! My car has definitely changed my life! I have met so many new people at car meets/cruises that are now my friends!

Red2014SS · 02-18-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

That's awesome!!!!! My car has definitely changed my life! I have met so many new people at car meets/cruises that are now my friends!

That's definetly on my list of things to do! Ruby invited me to join a Camaro car club and I plan on attending some events this year. I will also try to make it to Camaro Fest down in Bowling Green. Hope to meet new people and make a lot of friends!

DevilsReject97 · 02-18-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

That's definetly on my list of things to do! Ruby invited me to join a Camaro car club and I plan on attending some events this year. I will also try to make it to Camaro Fest down in Bowling Green. Hope to meet new people and make a lot of friends!

You should! I have a very good friend of mine who lives in Kentucky, near Cincinnati, and he has driven all the way to Indiana for a few events. I've made some pretty awesome friends over the years through cars, and you will enjoy the fun!

You absolutely have to make it to Camarofest....it is a crazy, crazy, crazy, but fun, place to be!

02-17-2015, 07:41 PM	#44
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I check the weather about 3000% more often than I used to. __________________

02-17-2015, 08:09 PM	#48
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I met a lot of new friends in my Camaro that I wouldn't have otherwise. I even met someone special along the way She wouldn't have come about without the Camaro getting me into what it does. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-17-2015, 08:13 PM	#49
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	I just quit, been 10 years of that crap. Congrats on the new found funds, Im about to celebrate by supercharging mine... __________________

02-17-2015, 09:17 PM	#50
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	The '01 I had was my first car. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

02-18-2015, 10:02 AM	#53
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	Thanks everyone, this is why being a car person can be a wonderful thing... __________________

02-17-2015, 07:05 PM	#43
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Yes... yes... and yes... 3 times over, so far... I've owned 3 Camaro's including this one. My first was 95 Z28... when I lost that one, it was soul crushing. I wont get into the story, but needless to say, until I got my next one, a 99 Z28, my priorities were straightened out for the better I feel now with all my heart. From between when I had my '99 and what I have now, I learned more than I could ever possibly imagine about me and life... that '99 was a cruiser, but I had to let it go. It was much less painful than before. This loss also helped show me how I've changed. Finally, its been over half a decade and today I am at peace with myself, the world, and of course, the Camaro. I continue to work on it and make it just a little bit more mine every day. My heart is in the right place, I feel, that if I should lose it one day - its probably for another one of life's grand lessons. Its been a roller coaster, for sure and the Camaro has been a large part of it all... interesting to see me write that, lol. I've still got much to enjoy 'round these parts we call earth... a little while longer, so maybe I'll own and see more Camaro's grace my path...