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KaBoom1701 · 08-23-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew9440

Yeah but as I pointed out.... I have an SS and I get the "is that a ZL1" more then I thought I would. If you dont have the absolute most expensive car out there you will always get that.

I always tell those peeps I have 324 HP.....wanna race?

98% just laugh as they get the point. Most are surprised to hear the V6 has that much HP from the factory!

About the shift questions...I still say yes...I can tap shift! If they ask whats that I tell them to line up and let me show you!

kevinw · 08-23-2013, 06:50 PM

frankly, i am concerned after i get a new camaro and drive it to work. i work at a credit union, of which most staff are not paid well. i am in management. however, i can hear the "must be nice" attitude and comments, and "look who has money". and i could drive up in a plain jane LS, the fact its new, will get the comments

Hurst · 08-23-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

frankly, i am concerned after i get a new camaro and drive it to work. i work at a credit union, of which most staff are not paid well. i am in management. however, i can hear the "must be nice" attitude and comments, and "look who has money". and i could drive up in a plain jane LS, the fact its new, will get the comments

Been there, heard that... mainly from the Union Work Force. I am in Management as well. The "Car Guys" in Management love the car and ask me about it all the time though.

I have heard some of the back-handed comments about Auto's as well, even though I have a Manual. Mainly that, if it's a Muscle Car, it needs to be a Manual!

djcfuzz · 08-23-2013, 08:54 PM

Some kid said, "It's just an RS"

But to make up for that tonight while getting some ice cream at this cool 50s style place a kid walked up to me and said "That's my dream car." And I immediately responded, "Yep, it is my dream car too."

Edzo · 08-23-2013, 09:01 PM

"Oh you got a new Camaro?, nice. Why didn't you get an Impala?"

Sodah · 08-23-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Edzo

"Oh you got a new Camaro?, nice. Why didn't you get an Impala?"

Lord Ryan · 08-23-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Whats an LT2

It's like a 2LT but it goes in reverse.

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Haha, I was wondering about the "pornstar dancer".

http://youtu.be/VdaKwt5cHEk

bowtiefamily · 08-23-2013, 11:21 PM

I had people say " must be nice " and I say yep it sure is. or how'd you afford that and I reply hard work and finance management. They are just jealous.

Bruins0213 · 08-24-2013, 12:16 AM

I purchased my camaro about 3 weeks ago and never encountered a negative comment. All positive so far. I remember I was driving in a residential neighborhood in LA and this ghetto black guy gave me the thumbs up while shaking his head. Then I sped off. Almost the best feeling lol.

Rented Glint · 08-24-2013, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew9440

That actually really funny

HOLY SHIT!!! I come back to my car after work today and there's a half page note about how i'm killing the environment...

Then it had P.S- Responsible people drive cars like hybrids and do the best we can to keep the planet clean... it ALMOST made me feel guilty until I got in and fired up the engine, a few revs and the note was forgotten.

matthew9440 · 08-24-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rented Glint

HOLY SHIT!!! I come back to my car after work today and there's a half page note about how i'm killing the environment...

Then it had P.S- Responsible people drive cars like hybrids and do the best we can to keep the planet clean... it ALMOST made me feel guilty until I got in and fired up the engine, a few revs and the note was forgotten.

I seen a picture one time on the net of a 4th gen camaro all supped up, sitting in front of a nuclear plant or something with the smoke stacks and everything and the caption said "f*** emissions". That's what you story reminded me of.

007s 'Vert · 08-24-2013, 06:59 AM

I have been in conversations about the economy and being affordable stuff with my boss (who obviously makes more money than me) and a couple of other coworkers. we got to the subject of traveling for the company and how the money spent on a trip had to come out of our pockets and then we get reimbursed, I asked my boss why he dont just rent a car for one of his trips, and his comment was"Heck I live paycheck to paycheck! I can barely afford my own payments on my car let alone all my other bills........Besides that-I AINT THE ONE DRIVING A BRAND NEW CAMARO AROUND HERE!"
He acts like the Camaro is an expensive car, I told him from the begining that I bought the cheaper model, but I guess he figures it was still pricey. I told him it isn't any more expensive than his KIA Sorento.

CatchMyZ · 08-24-2013, 07:42 AM

So I was at National Trails Raceway last night working on launching (horrible!) and actually had a coworker come up to me out of the blue and hit me with one after the other....
"those things are just too heavy, i'm not impressed with the performance"
"I would have got a mustang or a challenger before buying that tank"
and so on....but he races a 3rd gen....would have expected just a hair of brand loyalty or courtesy but I guess that's out of the question. Of course I had no witty response since I'm fresh off my 13.5 runs....

DaveA · 08-24-2013, 07:45 AM

I do respect everyone's right to get the car and specs they want, but I will admit I was disappointed how difficult it was to find a manual camaro. The first dealer didn't have a single manual on property. He told me must of the vetts they sell are automatic as well.

As for comments, I don't get many but could care less what someone thinks - good or bad. Screw em.

08-23-2013, 11:21 PM	#120
bowtiefamily Drives: Chevrolet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 588 View My Garage	I had people say " must be nice " and I say yep it sure is. or how'd you afford that and I reply hard work and finance management. They are just jealous. __________________

08-24-2013, 06:59 AM	#124
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	I have been in conversations about the economy and being affordable stuff with my boss (who obviously makes more money than me) and a couple of other coworkers. we got to the subject of traveling for the company and how the money spent on a trip had to come out of our pockets and then we get reimbursed, I asked my boss why he dont just rent a car for one of his trips, and his comment was"Heck I live paycheck to paycheck! I can barely afford my own payments on my car let alone all my other bills........Besides that-I AINT THE ONE DRIVING A BRAND NEW CAMARO AROUND HERE!" He acts like the Camaro is an expensive car, I told him from the begining that I bought the cheaper model, but I guess he figures it was still pricey. I told him it isn't any more expensive than his KIA Sorento. __________________

08-23-2013, 06:50 PM	#114
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	frankly, i am concerned after i get a new camaro and drive it to work. i work at a credit union, of which most staff are not paid well. i am in management. however, i can hear the "must be nice" attitude and comments, and "look who has money". and i could drive up in a plain jane LS, the fact its new, will get the comments

08-23-2013, 08:54 PM	#116
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Some kid said, "It's just an RS" But to make up for that tonight while getting some ice cream at this cool 50s style place a kid walked up to me and said "That's my dream car." And I immediately responded, "Yep, it is my dream car too."

08-23-2013, 09:01 PM	#117
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	"Oh you got a new Camaro?, nice. Why didn't you get an Impala?"

08-24-2013, 12:16 AM	#121
Bruins0213 Drives: 2013 2LT Camaro Coupe RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: los angeles Posts: 95	I purchased my camaro about 3 weeks ago and never encountered a negative comment. All positive so far. I remember I was driving in a residential neighborhood in LA and this ghetto black guy gave me the thumbs up while shaking his head. Then I sped off. Almost the best feeling lol.

08-24-2013, 07:42 AM	#125
CatchMyZ Drives: Blue Velvet SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 103	So I was at National Trails Raceway last night working on launching (horrible!) and actually had a coworker come up to me out of the blue and hit me with one after the other.... "those things are just too heavy, i'm not impressed with the performance" "I would have got a mustang or a challenger before buying that tank" and so on....but he races a 3rd gen....would have expected just a hair of brand loyalty or courtesy but I guess that's out of the question. Of course I had no witty response since I'm fresh off my 13.5 runs....

08-24-2013, 07:45 AM	#126
DaveA Drives: 2013 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 199	I do respect everyone's right to get the car and specs they want, but I will admit I was disappointed how difficult it was to find a manual camaro. The first dealer didn't have a single manual on property. He told me must of the vetts they sell are automatic as well. As for comments, I don't get many but could care less what someone thinks - good or bad. Screw em.