Crazy for thinking of selling my '68 and getting a 2010 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:21 PM

This is my first post but I've been coming to this site for a while now. I have to agree with another member, GameOver620, for saying this site is like crack. I can't stop checking the site, looking for new updates and pictures.

The problem is that I've become so hooked on the 2010 that I am thinking of selling my '68. I've had the car since 1990, over half my life and have never thought of selling it until now.

I attached a picture of my car and can't believe I'm thinking of selling it but at the same time the new one is nice.

So am I crazy or not?

rolnslo · 11-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time?

I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it.

With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now.

Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

Inspector 17 · 11-04-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time?

I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it.

With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now.

Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

I agree. Keep the '68. It will just keep going up in value now.

Inspector 17 · 11-04-2008, 05:31 PM

I also agree that this site really is like crack. And all the SEMA news isn't helping any.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:34 PM

Sell the Avalanche, hmm..... I hadn't thought of that one, not a bad idea. Best case would be to have a 2010 with the same color scheme sitting right next to my '68. That would be awesome. I have to start playing the lottery!!!

camarofanatic · 11-04-2008, 05:34 PM

thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

GeoffP · 11-04-2008, 05:37 PM

I've got a 68 and an 87 with a 2010 on the way. The 87 is the likely candidate to go unless I can talk my wife into having all three cars. I will NOT be selling my 68 any time soon. I would keep the 68 since it's been in the family for so long. It would be like selling a family member that you love and would miss (and regret selling!).

Hoss · 11-04-2008, 05:38 PM

I would keep the 68 for sure. Hold out on the purchase of a new one till you can afford the downpayment.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofanatic

thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

No, I haven't gone to any shows with it. I have heard that alot about people regretting selling.

GeoffP · 11-04-2008, 05:43 PM

I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffP

I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86.

Back in about '91 a buddy of mine had an IROC and wanted to trade. It was a nice car. That's my second favorite body style after the '67 - '69.

*KILLER74Z28* · 11-04-2008, 06:50 PM

If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it...

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it...

Yeah, I don't owe anything on the '68, but the issue is affording the payment on the 2010. I do think you guys are helping me to come to my senses though. I'll have the Avalanche paid off in 4 years, maybe hold off 'till then.

Txturbo · 11-04-2008, 06:57 PM

wow...thats crazy talk. I'm keeping my 1st gen.

11-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
ls6camaro Drives: 68 Camaro-03 Avalanche-06 Monte SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 22 View My Garage	Crazy for thinking of selling my '68 and getting a 2010 This is my first post but I've been coming to this site for a while now. I have to agree with another member, GameOver620, for saying this site is like crack. I can't stop checking the site, looking for new updates and pictures. The problem is that I've become so hooked on the 2010 that I am thinking of selling my '68. I've had the car since 1990, over half my life and have never thought of selling it until now. I attached a picture of my car and can't believe I'm thinking of selling it but at the same time the new one is nice. So am I crazy or not? Attached Images

11-04-2008, 05:37 PM	#7
GeoffP Drives: 68 Camaro 87 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	I've got a 68 and an 87 with a 2010 on the way. The 87 is the likely candidate to go unless I can talk my wife into having all three cars. I will NOT be selling my 68 any time soon. I would keep the 68 since it's been in the family for so long. It would be like selling a family member that you love and would miss (and regret selling!). __________________ GeoffP 68 Camaro LT1 T-56 87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS on order

11-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
GeoffP Drives: 68 Camaro 87 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86. __________________ GeoffP 68 Camaro LT1 T-56 87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS on order

11-04-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

11-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#14
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	wow...thats crazy talk. I'm keeping my 1st gen. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

11-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#2
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time? I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it. With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now. Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

11-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I also agree that this site really is like crack. And all the SEMA news isn't helping any.

11-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
ls6camaro Drives: 68 Camaro-03 Avalanche-06 Monte SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 22 View My Garage	Sell the Avalanche, hmm..... I hadn't thought of that one, not a bad idea. Best case would be to have a 2010 with the same color scheme sitting right next to my '68. That would be awesome. I have to start playing the lottery!!!

11-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

11-04-2008, 05:38 PM	#8
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	I would keep the 68 for sure. Hold out on the purchase of a new one till you can afford the downpayment.