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Meltdown · 01-07-2016, 04:56 PM

I had a lovely and paid for 2004 Lexus ES330. Then, as I was driving past the local Chevy dealership, I saw the Camaro. When I slowed down to take a better view, my 15 year-old daughter said, "pull in and have a look, Dad."

Having owned a Corvette at one time (1994 C4), I was a little sour on GM products. However, I am powerless to resist a request from my lovely daughter. We pulled in. It's December 21, 2015 at 3pm. Several salesman fall all over themselves trying to get to me first. Holly (my daughter), re-locks the doors on the Lexus. She asks if my gun is still in the glove box.

After a few tense moments, the crowd dissipates. A lone salesman is victorious and fist-pumps the air. I briefly consider giving the salesman a Xanax, but he appeared to recover quickly. We open the doors.

"HihowareyouwelcometoRosnerChevrolethowcanIhelpyou ?" he said.

"Come again?" I ask.

"Is he on drugs?" Holly whispered.

Once we managed to get our communication issues sorted out, we establish:

Kevin (the salesman) isn't on drugs
Kevin politely, but firmly, declined my offer of a Xanax
Kevin should see his doctor to get a prescription for Xanax before he blows a brain stem artery from being so wound up
I (Edward) know how to drive a stick shift
I do not want to test drive the Shelby GT500 convertible parked next to the Camaro

2010 2SS. 40k miles. 1 owner. Black interior & exterior. After a ten minute test drive, I signed the paperwork and took it home. The car didn't have a single scratch ANYWHERE, had brand new tires, and was as solid & squeak free as my wife's Lexus LS460. I was, and am, very impressed with it.

Kevin called me 6 times the next day to be sure I liked the car and as a reminder to bring the spare key for the Lexus back to the dealer. When I returned the next day, I gave him the key and a Xanax. Nice guy...but he was like a guitar string that had been tuned seven octaves past its normal position.

The last picture is Holly with the car she picked out. It belongs to the owner of the dealership. 1959 Caddy convertible. 10k miles. All original down to the paint. It was perfect. Sadly, I didn't have a spare $130,000.

sherob · 01-07-2016, 05:20 PM

Beautiful car and daughter!

I don't know what it is about daughters and expensive cars... mine(17) is a Bugatti nut.

larry_g · 01-07-2016, 05:36 PM

My older daughter loves the camaro, my younger one couldn't care less... Doesn't really matter though, I bought it for me. Congratulations on the purchase.

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flyinglow57 · 01-07-2016, 05:40 PM

Congrats. That's basically my car. Well 6 years ago that was my car. I still love mine

Meltdown · 01-07-2016, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherob

Beautiful car and daughter!

I don't know what it is about daughters and expensive cars... mine(17) is a Bugatti nut.

Thank you! Holly is daddy's little girl...and she knows it.

My oldest son (27) doesn't care at all about cars. He drives an Acura with 300k miles on it that's held together with duct tape and twine. My other son (18) drives a 2004 Accord that I gave him. He was saving his pennies for a Subaru WRX-STI until I took him for a ride in the Camaro. Now he wants a giant Chevy truck.

Meltdown · 01-07-2016, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larry_g

My older daughter loves the camaro, my younger one couldn't care less... Doesn't really matter though, I bought it for me. Congratulations on the purchase.

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Thanks!

taf21979 · 01-08-2016, 03:00 AM

Congrats on your new purchase and buying American/canadian again. Great looking camaro

E-Ray · 01-08-2016, 07:41 AM

Welcome aboard, your 2SS looks very sharp. You know your daughter is to be getting her driving licence soon. I'm sure she just pick out this one for herself, LOL.

96SS10SS · 01-08-2016, 09:44 AM

Congrats! I made the same decision 6 years ago. There are plenty of ways to spend more money on it and make it even more fun. I still love mine.

BAD DAB · 01-08-2016, 10:10 AM

Congrats and welcome to Camaro5!

sbubbaklein · 01-08-2016, 04:34 PM

welcome

USCAMARO14 · 01-09-2016, 08:15 AM

looking good!

Sir Nuke · 01-11-2016, 07:21 PM

CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

01-07-2016, 04:56 PM	#1
Meltdown Abort, Retry, Fail? Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Southeast Posts: 8	Traded in my Lexus... I had a lovely and paid for 2004 Lexus ES330. Then, as I was driving past the local Chevy dealership, I saw the Camaro. When I slowed down to take a better view, my 15 year-old daughter said, "pull in and have a look, Dad." Having owned a Corvette at one time (1994 C4), I was a little sour on GM products. However, I am powerless to resist a request from my lovely daughter. We pulled in. It's December 21, 2015 at 3pm. Several salesman fall all over themselves trying to get to me first. Holly (my daughter), re-locks the doors on the Lexus. She asks if my gun is still in the glove box. After a few tense moments, the crowd dissipates. A lone salesman is victorious and fist-pumps the air. I briefly consider giving the salesman a Xanax, but he appeared to recover quickly. We open the doors. "HihowareyouwelcometoRosnerChevrolethowcanIhelpyou ?" he said. "Come again?" I ask. "Is he on drugs?" Holly whispered. Once we managed to get our communication issues sorted out, we establish: Kevin (the salesman) isn't on drugs Kevin politely, but firmly, declined my offer of a Xanax Kevin should see his doctor to get a prescription for Xanax before he blows a brain stem artery from being so wound up I (Edward) know how to drive a stick shift I do not want to test drive the Shelby GT500 convertible parked next to the Camaro 2010 2SS. 40k miles. 1 owner. Black interior & exterior. After a ten minute test drive, I signed the paperwork and took it home. The car didn't have a single scratch ANYWHERE, had brand new tires, and was as solid & squeak free as my wife's Lexus LS460. I was, and am, very impressed with it. Kevin called me 6 times the next day to be sure I liked the car and as a reminder to bring the spare key for the Lexus back to the dealer. When I returned the next day, I gave him the key and a Xanax. Nice guy...but he was like a guitar string that had been tuned seven octaves past its normal position. The last picture is Holly with the car she picked out. It belongs to the owner of the dealership. 1959 Caddy convertible. 10k miles. All original down to the paint. It was perfect. Sadly, I didn't have a spare $130,000. Attached Images

01-07-2016, 05:20 PM	#2
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Beautiful car and daughter! I don't know what it is about daughters and expensive cars... mine(17) is a Bugatti nut. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

01-07-2016, 05:36 PM	#3
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	My older daughter loves the camaro, my younger one couldn't care less... Doesn't really matter though, I bought it for me. Congratulations on the purchase. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

01-07-2016, 05:40 PM	#4
flyinglow57 Drives: rumble bee,2SS 6sp Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 539	Congrats. That's basically my car. Well 6 years ago that was my car. I still love mine __________________ blk 2ss 6spd with sunroof. intake,tsp cam,full exhaust,pcmforless tune,trailing arms,toe rods. hopeing for 11.9 because my g/f said she will take the cam and the suspension back if not.

01-08-2016, 09:44 AM	#9
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Congrats! I made the same decision 6 years ago. There are plenty of ways to spend more money on it and make it even more fun. I still love mine. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

01-08-2016, 03:00 AM	#7
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	Congrats on your new purchase and buying American/canadian again. Great looking camaro

01-08-2016, 07:41 AM	#8
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Welcome aboard, your 2SS looks very sharp. You know your daughter is to be getting her driving licence soon. I'm sure she just pick out this one for herself, LOL.

01-08-2016, 10:10 AM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to Camaro5! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-08-2016, 04:34 PM	#11
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

01-09-2016, 08:15 AM	#12
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	looking good! __________________

01-11-2016, 07:21 PM	#13
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	CONGRATS on the ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________