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Darth_Emma · 01-30-2010, 08:39 PM

I bought a '78 Camaro when I was in grad school (in 1982) for $2800. I was between my MS and PhD and I worked for an oil company for a summer job and was able to buy it that fall. It was a nice car and I drove it for several years, but it was not nearly as nice as the new one I have.

I think what Strangeman says is sage advice: " If you can afford it, go for it. Just don't mortgage your life... "

shinzon · 01-30-2010, 10:01 PM

don't buy

you can get a ls2 gto for less money. Sure it is not a camaro but you'll be running with a 2ss for 17k

HadMatter · 01-30-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shinzon

don't buy

you can get a ls2 gto for less money. Sure it is not a camaro but you'll be running with a 2ss for 17k

It's not always about the speed.

Some seem to forget that these are exceptionally good looking cars, and are a very enjoyable experience in their own right, whether a V6, V8, or highly modded beast.

At that, he is looking at the 2LT. That says "I want a nice car with nice options" more than "I want to go out to the track and race!"

If he saved up his money looking to get in one, don't try to confuse that for "I saved up my money to go fast, vroom vroom! Should I buy a 2010 Camaro?"

Honestly, consider who you are offering advice to before you go spouting out your opinions please.

gold5000000 · 01-30-2010, 10:37 PM

My opinion. INVEST. educate yourself in stock trading and then when you have more then enough for a camaro then sell off 32k and buy the dam car. If you do it right it'll be a great move

HadMatter · 01-30-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gold5000000

My opinion. INVEST. educate yourself in stock trading and then when you have more then enough for a camaro then sell off 32k and buy the dam car. If you do it right it'll be a great move

If you do it wrong you're out all your money and have no car to show for it. Not everybody has the skill or patience to put the money where it needs to go. ... ... Ok. I'm going to slowly walk away from this thread. Nothing to see here. Move along. >.>

btorres711 · 01-31-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chd1

befor its all over you will spend more than $30,000 on a female. Im 44 yrs old married with three one is 23 one is 19 one is 14. The 23 finished college the nineteen is in college. Ive spent more than $30,000 on education for my kids let alone they both drive. Do the responsible thing move out be on your own then buy what you can afford. Blessed Is The Child Who Has His Own.

That's if you look at it at your point of view. If your young like me and want to have fun while your young! Go for IT!!!! You can always move out after your done with college and everything else these older people say!

Sweet Lola · 01-31-2010, 12:54 AM

You should wait a couple years and buy a used one. Use that money for your education, a home investment or just put it in the bank until something you really need comes along. Living for the moment is nice but living a comfortable life is better.

THUMPER20X · 01-31-2010, 01:01 AM

Buy it now. SHit ur 18!!!!!! As I said before if all fails u can sell it. Living is about feesding and fullfilling your passions (Of course not to the extent you threaten your family, life, job etc.) You seem to have it set up. LIVE TO THE FULLEST! I live by that and I have never looked back like it was wrong and because of this ive done a ton of awesome things.

brAnd7onX · 01-31-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

Buy it now. SHit ur 18!!!!!! As I said before if all fails u can sell it. Living is about feesding and fullfilling your passions (Of course not to the extent you threaten your family, life, job etc.) You seem to have it set up. LIVE TO THE FULLEST! I live by that and I have never looked back like it was wrong and because of this ive done a ton of awesome things.

Couldn't agree with you more. I would hate the thought of having to wait another 2 years to have this car. I'm within months of ordering this beast and im not looking back.

THUMPER20X · 01-31-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

Couldn't agree with you more. I would hate the thought of having to wait another 2 years to have this car. I'm within months of ordering this beast and im not looking back.

Seriously. Its all about the passion. I have a small business which can be very volatile and My buying mine was a huge risk but theres not alot of things that can fulfill your desires as much as your dream car, especially when its one of the most exciting cars in the past 20 years. Its a great time to love these cars believe me. And even when the hype fades Ill still have the feeling.

brAnd7onX · 01-31-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

Seriously. Its all about the passion. I have a small business which can be very volatile and My buying mine was a huge risk but theres not alot of things that can fulfill your desires as much as your dream car, especially when its one of the most exciting cars in the past 20 years. Its a great time to love these cars believe me. And even when the hype fades Ill still have the feeling.

The feeling... but most importantly the memories.

XLethal 360 · 01-31-2010, 04:57 PM

i can make everything work, im pretty sure about that, just wont be able to do anything to it for awhile

kismyss · 01-31-2010, 05:16 PM

can you pay for the upkeep? To won a new car you have oil changes and maintenance costs, insurance, you know you'll probably get a couple tickets. Think carefully young skywalker.

Hoss · 01-31-2010, 05:25 PM

Check out your insurance monthly payment on a 6 cylinder Camaro. it might be nearly as much as a car payment. Sock some of that money away for school and get the Camaro later.

01-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#72
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	don't buy you can get a ls2 gto for less money. Sure it is not a camaro but you'll be running with a 2ss for 17k __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

01-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#74
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	My opinion. INVEST. educate yourself in stock trading and then when you have more then enough for a camaro then sell off 32k and buy the dam car. If you do it right it'll be a great move __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

01-31-2010, 12:54 AM	#77
Sweet Lola #42,288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise ID Posts: 349 View My Garage	You should wait a couple years and buy a used one. Use that money for your education, a home investment or just put it in the bank until something you really need comes along. Living for the moment is nice but living a comfortable life is better. __________________ Darren

01-31-2010, 01:01 AM	#78
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Buy it now. SHit ur 18!!!!!! As I said before if all fails u can sell it. Living is about feesding and fullfilling your passions (Of course not to the extent you threaten your family, life, job etc.) You seem to have it set up. LIVE TO THE FULLEST! I live by that and I have never looked back like it was wrong and because of this ive done a ton of awesome things. __________________

01-31-2010, 05:25 PM	#84
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Check out your insurance monthly payment on a 6 cylinder Camaro. it might be nearly as much as a car payment. Sock some of that money away for school and get the Camaro later. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

01-30-2010, 08:39 PM	#71
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I bought a '78 Camaro when I was in grad school (in 1982) for $2800. I was between my MS and PhD and I worked for an oil company for a summer job and was able to buy it that fall. It was a nice car and I drove it for several years, but it was not nearly as nice as the new one I have. I think what Strangeman says is sage advice: " If you can afford it, go for it. Just don't mortgage your life... "

01-31-2010, 04:57 PM	#82
XLethal 360 2LT/RS Summit White Drives: 2010 SW 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Safford, AZ Posts: 112	i can make everything work, im pretty sure about that, just wont be able to do anything to it for awhile

01-31-2010, 05:16 PM	#83
kismyss Drives: CGM 2SS Roto-Fab CAI, Mach XL CAT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 251	can you pay for the upkeep? To won a new car you have oil changes and maintenance costs, insurance, you know you'll probably get a couple tickets. Think carefully young skywalker.

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