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BAD BRAD · 09-03-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wullger

Exactly!

i like the way u boys think

BAD BRAD · 09-03-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

hell i basically is a miller light drink shotgun totin BBQing 4x4 drivng drag racing stump pulling hunting ass kicking redneck

that will help anybody out in the time of need, because that's what us southern boys do

better then y'alls yankee assed blinder wearing wusses

add one more to the list. some of those yanks just dont get it. its a
TEXAS thing

StangKiller-SS · 09-03-2009, 05:21 PM

I've always been a Camaro/Firebird performance car guy (owned a 98 Red V6 Camaro w/ the factory gfx & then the 98 Black LS1 Firebird) & ever since the concept got confirmed for production I decided that I wanted one of the new Camaro's. Then seeing the 2010 Camaro in person & test driving one sealed the deal for me. I definitely think the Bumblebee concept Camaro from Transformers 1 helped a good bit in the decision too.

oilman63 · 09-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Because I got a FATTY when I saw the concept A couple years ago at the Philly autoshow.Oh and I could definately have a good time down South.I live in Delaware .I tote a 357 , drink jack.I bow hunt,vote republican,and of course I belong to the NRA.

Mark A Collier Sr · 09-05-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Truth be told? I wanted a 67 or 69 GTO or a 68-69 Camaro since I was playin with hot wheels. Fulfilling a life long void and spoiling myself for all the hardships I've endured.

You said it!

skuttduck · 09-05-2009, 10:21 AM

I actually wanted to get a cool old car to drive around maybe in just the summers. I found that I actually liked doing the cosmetic mods on the Camry. When looking around I liked the look of the Gen 1 Camaros.

This car has the look of the GEN 1 Camaro, it's a new car, it's cool. I could get it in stick shift as I miss that. Gets as good gas mileage as my Camry (on paper at least), has 304 horsepower, and I believe it has the potential to be a modern day classic.

Not only that, I found I could get GMS for this, and my father is retired from GM. He was also in the military so I have USAA, and get that discount as well.

Last but not least my wife and I were going to need a new car in 2010 anyhow as her lease is due on her 2007 Malibu. When I went looking I was told due to allocations and the constraints in the beginning that it might be February by the time I get the car. I ordered on May 19th and got a vin on Wednesday.

So to me it was everything I wanted. A cool car to drive around in, retro style with modern conveniences and enhancements, and I finally found a GM vehicle I wanted to use my Dad's GMS for.

I got the V6 as I don't think I would ever take it to the track, and it feels like I could "see the USA in my Chevrolet"

mutant chicken · 09-05-2009, 01:48 PM

My first car was a '67 Firebird 400, I bought that thing as a beat up primered pos. I spent 6 years and every penny I had rebuilding that thing from the ground up. Two days after I finally finished it I drove it to work because I had an appointment with an appraiser so I could get full insurance coverage on it. It got stolen from the parking lot while I was out working, the C.H.P. chased the guy, he rolled the car, it burst into flames, and burnt to the ground. I thought I would never own another Fbody after that, I was devistated....

When I met my wife she saw the pics of my Firebird and started talking about how she had always wanted a '67 Camaro. We have sort of kept our eyes out for a project car over the years, but in the mean time we have had a couple of kids and that has been put on hold... then I saw the '06 concept. I thought , " Wow, that looks a lot like the first gen but meaner !" . I didn't really think too much of it, but I got excited every time I caught sighting of it on the internet or in magazines. It was when we saw Tranformers and my wife saw it for the first time and she came unglued and yelled " What is that ?!!! ", I told her that it was the new Camaro and that with any luck it might be coming out soon, the next words out her mouth were "GET ME ONE !!! ".

Sorry, I went on a bit long there, the point is, this car is a replacement for my lost car, and my wifes dream car ( sort of ). In the long run it's much easier ( and cheaper ) to buy this car new, than find and restore/mod a first gen , and quite frankly I don't think a first gen would ever be this comfortable, handle this well, or have all the tech goodies this car has.

Great car !!

CamaroFemme · 09-05-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 211269

Lets face it, the vast majority of people buying new Camaro's have never even been to a track let alone go on a regular basis. Street racing is illegal and you cant even post about it here. Speed limits in most the US are 35-50 mph....so why do you need a 300 or 400+HP car to drive the speed limit in 2nd gear?

I don't need to drive at a track to know this is the most beautiful car on the road.

stangvert · 09-05-2009, 01:59 PM

i am ugly and this will help me get girls.

I will never forget my friends older brothers 69z that ruled the track.

Camaro-Teskey · 09-05-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Cuz I want to waste gas, burn rubber in quiet neighborhoods, drive slow in the fast lane, park in handi-capped spots (sideways), blow exhaust into honda's and sound better, drive BY the tracks but never into or onto one , get attention from the women just to shoot them down all the while destroying the planet and making a poor financial decision for the sake of appeasing whatever mental illness caused this obsession with muscle cars since childhood and the camaro since first glance. Also for leaving in the garage under a cover anytime it is sunny out, windy out, raining, snowing , hailing, cloudy, or if the whole damn sky is falling. Anddd I needed a grocery getter.

Truth be told? I wanted a 67 or 69 GTO or a 68-69 Camaro since I was playin with hot wheels. Fulfilling a life long void and spoiling myself for all the hardships I've endured.

This is inspiring

SPANKT U · 09-05-2009, 03:53 PM

I could tell you, but if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand anyway..

"prima"Donna · 09-05-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

because it is the most badass looking, sweetest looking, most awesome car on the road today!

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Originally Posted by MSG'

because its the most beautiful car I have ever seen

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Originally Posted by surfaholic

because it is a badass american muscle car!!!!

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Originally Posted by MI2010Camaro

Because it's a car that only America could do! :flag1:

The Camaro has enough retro combined with modern tech to justify the purchase of a "pony" car. But this ain't no pony! It's a car with attitude, looks, driving dynamics and power (in either engine choice). When a car grabs at you like this, you've got to answer the call

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

I don't need to drive at a track to know this is the most beautiful car on the road.

What they all said, and did I mention that I LOVE

LOVE

THIS CAR????...lol...

29er · 09-05-2009, 07:26 PM

i would like one for the; ls3 426hp --if more later the better..hello z/28--&lots of torque.
6 speed. nothing else. v8/rear wheel drive is the main thing.

09-05-2009, 01:48 PM	#49
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	My first car was a '67 Firebird 400, I bought that thing as a beat up primered pos. I spent 6 years and every penny I had rebuilding that thing from the ground up. Two days after I finally finished it I drove it to work because I had an appointment with an appraiser so I could get full insurance coverage on it. It got stolen from the parking lot while I was out working, the C.H.P. chased the guy, he rolled the car, it burst into flames, and burnt to the ground. I thought I would never own another Fbody after that, I was devistated.... When I met my wife she saw the pics of my Firebird and started talking about how she had always wanted a '67 Camaro. We have sort of kept our eyes out for a project car over the years, but in the mean time we have had a couple of kids and that has been put on hold... then I saw the '06 concept. I thought , " Wow, that looks a lot like the first gen but meaner !" . I didn't really think too much of it, but I got excited every time I caught sighting of it on the internet or in magazines. It was when we saw Tranformers and my wife saw it for the first time and she came unglued and yelled " What is that ?!!! ", I told her that it was the new Camaro and that with any luck it might be coming out soon, the next words out her mouth were "GET ME ONE !!! ". Sorry, I went on a bit long there, the point is, this car is a replacement for my lost car, and my wifes dream car ( sort of ). In the long run it's much easier ( and cheaper ) to buy this car new, than find and restore/mod a first gen , and quite frankly I don't think a first gen would ever be this comfortable, handle this well, or have all the tech goodies this car has. Great car !! __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

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09-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#45
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	I've always been a Camaro/Firebird performance car guy (owned a 98 Red V6 Camaro w/ the factory gfx & then the 98 Black LS1 Firebird) & ever since the concept got confirmed for production I decided that I wanted one of the new Camaro's. Then seeing the 2010 Camaro in person & test driving one sealed the deal for me. I definitely think the Bumblebee concept Camaro from Transformers 1 helped a good bit in the decision too.

09-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#46
oilman63 rjt ordered 10-15 2ss Drives: 2010 2SS badass camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: east coast Posts: 220	Because I got a FATTY when I saw the concept A couple years ago at the Philly autoshow.Oh and I could definately have a good time down South.I live in Delaware .I tote a 357 , drink jack.I bow hunt,vote republican,and of course I belong to the NRA.

09-05-2009, 10:21 AM	#48
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I actually wanted to get a cool old car to drive around maybe in just the summers. I found that I actually liked doing the cosmetic mods on the Camry. When looking around I liked the look of the Gen 1 Camaros. This car has the look of the GEN 1 Camaro, it's a new car, it's cool. I could get it in stick shift as I miss that. Gets as good gas mileage as my Camry (on paper at least), has 304 horsepower, and I believe it has the potential to be a modern day classic. Not only that, I found I could get GMS for this, and my father is retired from GM. He was also in the military so I have USAA, and get that discount as well. Last but not least my wife and I were going to need a new car in 2010 anyhow as her lease is due on her 2007 Malibu. When I went looking I was told due to allocations and the constraints in the beginning that it might be February by the time I get the car. I ordered on May 19th and got a vin on Wednesday. So to me it was everything I wanted. A cool car to drive around in, retro style with modern conveniences and enhancements, and I finally found a GM vehicle I wanted to use my Dad's GMS for. I got the V6 as I don't think I would ever take it to the track, and it feels like I could "see the USA in my Chevrolet"

09-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#51
stangvert Drives: stang vert Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cal Posts: 49	i am ugly and this will help me get girls. I will never forget my friends older brothers 69z that ruled the track.

09-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#53
SPANKT U Drives: 2010 2SSRS Inferno Orange LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 144	I could tell you, but if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand anyway..

09-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#55
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	i would like one for the; ls3 426hp --if more later the better..hello z/28--&lots of torque. 6 speed. nothing else. v8/rear wheel drive is the main thing.