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cesaresbueno · 06-24-2010, 02:52 PM

Ok Im 17 and Ive been driving a SIM 2SS/RS for almost a year now its an automatic and I have a sunroof. Its got around 5600 miles on it and I LOVE IT! but there's always times where I wish, man i wish i didn't have this or i wish i didn't have that. Sorry if I'm sounding like an ungrateful little kid. And I'm not, I love my parents for buying me my car and there's not a day where I don't thank them for it. But anyways I've been thinking if maybe I or my parents could trade in my 2010 SIM 2SS/RS for another Camaro, and I want this one to be perfect. Black 2SS/RS. NO sunroof. MANUAL. and polished rims. I've been doing the math and thats quite cheaper than what I'm driving now. Now my car isn't completely paid off yet though.

And I just wanted to know what you guys would do and how? Or what would be the best for my parents to do. Thanks!

04Ram2500Hemi · 06-24-2010, 02:54 PM

Your parents are going to loose a lot of money if they trade in your car for a different one. If I were you, I'd just be happy with what you have. My first car was a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick that I bought on my own when I was 15 (dad helped with the insurance).

Also- be prepared for some interesting remarks from other members- something tells me mine will be one of the nicer ones.

VTXrider · 06-24-2010, 02:56 PM

Really......Really?

Michelle42780 · 06-24-2010, 02:59 PM

cesaresbueno · 06-24-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

Your parents are going to loose a lot of money if they trade in your car for a different one. If I were you, I'd just be happy with what you have. My first car was a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick that I bought on my own when I was 15 (dad helped with the insurance).

Also- be prepared for some interesting remarks from other members- something tells me mine will be one of the nicer ones.

Im in love with my camaro, and i don't necessarily want to trade it in right now like in my 19s or 20's maybe older. just the whole fact that its in my parents name.

I tried to make it sound as ungrateful as possible sorry guys, but I'm ready.

biojack · 06-24-2010, 03:03 PM

i'd say enjoy your current car.....your going to lose lots of $$$$$ if you trade in now....and understand that many people are going to reply to this post with some frustration...you may not intend to sound ungrateful, but given your age and the fact that your parents paid for the car it is kinda ungrateful even tho you love the car...(many people sacrifice alot to buy such a car, and a rare few 17 yr olds have the chance to own one...)

Huck1974 · 06-24-2010, 03:05 PM

Good for you. If you can talk them into another one, go for it. We are all just jealous because most of us had to work our butts off for a pile of junk at your age. I bought a Z06 in my late twenties. The old Corvette men gave me crap then.

cesaresbueno · 06-24-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by biojack

i'd say enjoy your current car.....your going to lose lots of $$$$$ if you trade in now....and understand that many people are going to reply to this post with some frustration...you may not intend to sound ungrateful, but given your age and the fact that your parents paid for the car it is kinda ungrateful even tho you love the car...(many people sacrifice alot to buy such a car, and a rare few 17 yr olds have the chance to own one...)

You're right. thanks.

cesaresbueno · 06-24-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck1974

Good for you. If you can talk them into another one, go for it. We are all just jealous because most of us had to work our butts off for a pile of junk at your age. I bought a Z06 in my late twenties. The old Corvette men gave me crap then.

I actually haven't brought this up to them, just the fear of their response being the same as some of the other guys on the forum.

StreetReporter · 06-24-2010, 03:14 PM

Would your parents consider adopting a 41 year old?

Tessa · 06-24-2010, 03:15 PM

They prob got you all the options figuring you'd want them - I will say it's nice to see that you would want a cheaper version - but like others have said, trading it in now would prob make it more costly in the long run.

I'd have been friggen thrilled at 17 to have one of these - hell I was thrilled with my 88 Nova!!

Approaching your parents with this is something to take caution on - you def don't want them to think you are being ungrateful for what you have when you are just thinking of cheaper options....(tho for real, losing a sunroof isn't going to save very much....it's not like you are talking about going to an LT from the SS or soemthing....)

cesaresbueno · 06-24-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetReporter

Would your parents consider adopting a 41 year old?

Haha I don't think so. sorry. You'd be older than my mom and almost as old as my dad.. weird?

wylde1 · 06-24-2010, 03:28 PM

I'm using canadian pricing numbers here, so they might be a bit higher, but losing the sunroof and auto would only save you about 2500ish. Then the polished rims would cut into that savings a touch.

You'll lose ALOT more than that by trading your current one in. I'd say enjoy the one you got, and save some pennies for the Z28 haha THEN get the one you want.

I'm totally jealous that you have that at 17 haha I had a 91 civic Si hatchback that was 5 different shades of red. Including what I used to call "Iron Oxide Red" haha... rust but people still hassle me about owning this car and I'm 25. You sound like a grateful kid though, there's no harm in dreaming about cars you would love to have.

djm96z28 · 06-24-2010, 03:29 PM

I wouldn't be looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Your parents bought you an amazing car and it has a couple options you don't like?? Man, I wish I was in that situation.

Keep the car and enjoy it. When you're on your own and have a job, then you can buy what you want. Until then, keep your mouth shut about it and enjoy a sweet SS.

06-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
cesaresbueno Drives: SIM 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 69	Alright I need your help and advice Ok Im 17 and Ive been driving a SIM 2SS/RS for almost a year now its an automatic and I have a sunroof. Its got around 5600 miles on it and I LOVE IT! but there's always times where I wish, man i wish i didn't have this or i wish i didn't have that. Sorry if I'm sounding like an ungrateful little kid. And I'm not, I love my parents for buying me my car and there's not a day where I don't thank them for it. But anyways I've been thinking if maybe I or my parents could trade in my 2010 SIM 2SS/RS for another Camaro, and I want this one to be perfect. Black 2SS/RS. NO sunroof. MANUAL. and polished rims. I've been doing the math and thats quite cheaper than what I'm driving now. Now my car isn't completely paid off yet though. And I just wanted to know what you guys would do and how? Or what would be the best for my parents to do. Thanks!

06-24-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 817	Really......Really? __________________

06-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#4
Michelle42780 Cracker Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White/Beige Join Date: May 2010 Location: Azle, TX Posts: 557 View My Garage	__________________ 2010 Camaro \| 2LT \| RS \| Summit White \| Beige Interior \| Born: 5/10/10 \| Purchased 5/28/10

06-24-2010, 03:14 PM	#10
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 218	Would your parents consider adopting a 41 year old? __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-24-2010, 03:15 PM	#11
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	They prob got you all the options figuring you'd want them - I will say it's nice to see that you would want a cheaper version - but like others have said, trading it in now would prob make it more costly in the long run. I'd have been friggen thrilled at 17 to have one of these - hell I was thrilled with my 88 Nova!! Approaching your parents with this is something to take caution on - you def don't want them to think you are being ungrateful for what you have when you are just thinking of cheaper options....(tho for real, losing a sunroof isn't going to save very much....it's not like you are talking about going to an LT from the SS or soemthing....) __________________

06-24-2010, 02:54 PM	#2
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	Your parents are going to loose a lot of money if they trade in your car for a different one. If I were you, I'd just be happy with what you have. My first car was a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick that I bought on my own when I was 15 (dad helped with the insurance). Also- be prepared for some interesting remarks from other members- something tells me mine will be one of the nicer ones.

06-24-2010, 03:03 PM	#6
biojack Drives: 1LT/RS,MRTv2, Injen Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Halifax canada Posts: 259	i'd say enjoy your current car.....your going to lose lots of $$$$$ if you trade in now....and understand that many people are going to reply to this post with some frustration...you may not intend to sound ungrateful, but given your age and the fact that your parents paid for the car it is kinda ungrateful even tho you love the car...(many people sacrifice alot to buy such a car, and a rare few 17 yr olds have the chance to own one...)

06-24-2010, 03:05 PM	#7
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	Good for you. If you can talk them into another one, go for it. We are all just jealous because most of us had to work our butts off for a pile of junk at your age. I bought a Z06 in my late twenties. The old Corvette men gave me crap then.

06-24-2010, 03:28 PM	#13
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	I'm using canadian pricing numbers here, so they might be a bit higher, but losing the sunroof and auto would only save you about 2500ish. Then the polished rims would cut into that savings a touch. You'll lose ALOT more than that by trading your current one in. I'd say enjoy the one you got, and save some pennies for the Z28 haha THEN get the one you want. I'm totally jealous that you have that at 17 haha I had a 91 civic Si hatchback that was 5 different shades of red. Including what I used to call "Iron Oxide Red" haha... rust but people still hassle me about owning this car and I'm 25. You sound like a grateful kid though, there's no harm in dreaming about cars you would love to have. __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

06-24-2010, 03:29 PM	#14
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	I wouldn't be looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Your parents bought you an amazing car and it has a couple options you don't like?? Man, I wish I was in that situation. Keep the car and enjoy it. When you're on your own and have a job, then you can buy what you want. Until then, keep your mouth shut about it and enjoy a sweet SS.