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Revo1 · 03-14-2010, 02:27 PM

Impossible question... I voted 2010, merely because my favorite year for the 1st gen is '68

In Love With A 69 · 03-14-2010, 05:58 PM

69!!!!!!!!!! I have wanted one since I was 10, iv never had enough money though :*(

ron10 · 03-14-2010, 06:46 PM

i liked the 69,Z28,with the 302 in it.now that was a fun car to drive.unlike most of you,i drove them when they were new.

PWRtrip · 03-14-2010, 07:04 PM

Check out this '69 Z/28 at this local classic car dealer...

http://www.wagnersclassiccars.com/index.html

ChevyThunder · 03-26-2010, 04:16 AM

A couple of my 69 Z/28s ....

Sterling · 03-26-2010, 05:24 AM

The 69 is definitely the cooler car.

Deciding which one to buy really depends on what you want out of it.
You can probably get into a 69 for less money, but you will probably have to put some work into it. They are much easier to work on but will require more maintenance.

The 2010 will be a brand new car... it will cost more, but it will have a full factory warranty.

If you are looking for a cool car, you can't go wrong with either choice. I chose the 2010 because it was going to be my daily driver. I'd still love to get a 69 sometime down the road.

arod55 · 03-26-2010, 09:53 AM

I had a brand new 69, and I loved it but the 2010 and all it new technology is so much better. Varooooom

Don O · 03-26-2010, 10:01 AM

Both are the coolest but in different categories. Love both.

CA DMV would not approve my first choice for a vanity plate "THINK 69", so now I'm trying "1969N10".

Don O

Tysen · 03-26-2010, 10:14 AM

The 2010 will get you a lot of looks, but probably nowhere near as much as the '69. I'm eventually going to rebuild a '69 and paint it ABM to match my 5th Gen.

Tysen · 03-26-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don O

Both are the coolest but in different categories. Love both.

CA DMV would not approve my first choice for a vanity plate "THINK 69", so now I'm trying "1969N10".

Don O

How about "68 IOU1"

vmatt350 · 03-28-2010, 12:01 PM

The 2010 is pretty bad a$$ but really anyone can go get one at a dealer and they will make more. You cant do that with a '69. This is my argument for finishing my '69 and not running to the dealer for a 2010 (as much as I want one...).

AlSuwaidi · 03-28-2010, 02:08 PM

'69

jrc1122 · 03-28-2010, 03:15 PM

I personally would rather own a 2010-- but that is because I am not a gear head, and I think when you buy a classic you need to really know what you are doing.

But I won't deny the 69 is a beauty.

76CamaroLT · 03-28-2010, 04:15 PM

'69 is way cool, but this is going to be a first car for a new driver 2010 will be much safer in every way (handling, braking, and, hopefully not, an accident)and more dependable. When you want to get in and drive it won’t be an issue. I just spent about 5 hours of my weekend working on one of my cars and it is a well maintained ’95. Age is an enemy of cars and a ’69 is 41 years old, I didn’t like how some of the suspension bushings looked on my ’95 while I was under it today. If you buy a ’69 and it wasn’t done right you could end up with BIG problems and out A LOT of cash. There are a lot of people trying to sell crap at a market price. If your pop is well experienced with restorations/builds and this is going to be a joint endeavor then go for it but, if it’s a matter of your parents have decided to help you buy a car with X amount of dollars go with the 2010. I think you will be better off.

View Poll Results: 1969 or 2010: Which is Cooler?
1969	130	63.41%
2010	75	36.59%
Voters: 205. You may not vote on this poll

03-14-2010, 02:27 PM	#57
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Impossible question... I voted 2010, merely because my favorite year for the 1st gen is '68 __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-26-2010, 05:24 AM	#62
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	The 69 is definitely the cooler car. Deciding which one to buy really depends on what you want out of it. You can probably get into a 69 for less money, but you will probably have to put some work into it. They are much easier to work on but will require more maintenance. The 2010 will be a brand new car... it will cost more, but it will have a full factory warranty. If you are looking for a cool car, you can't go wrong with either choice. I chose the 2010 because it was going to be my daily driver. I'd still love to get a 69 sometime down the road. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-26-2010, 10:01 AM	#64
Don O Camaro and Vettehead Drives: 2SS/RS IOM L99 69 427/400 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 12 miles East of Disneyland - Anaheim Hills Posts: 547 View My Garage	Both are the coolest but in different categories. Love both. CA DMV would not approve my first choice for a vanity plate "THINK 69", so now I'm trying "1969N10". Don O __________________ Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-26-2010, 10:14 AM	#65
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	The 2010 will get you a lot of looks, but probably nowhere near as much as the '69. I'm eventually going to rebuild a '69 and paint it ABM to match my 5th Gen. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

03-14-2010, 05:58 PM	#58
In Love With A 69 Drives: 2004 P71 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 23	69!!!!!!!!!! I have wanted one since I was 10, iv never had enough money though :*(

03-14-2010, 06:46 PM	#59
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i liked the 69,Z28,with the 302 in it.now that was a fun car to drive.unlike most of you,i drove them when they were new.

03-14-2010, 07:04 PM	#60
PWRtrip 5150 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Overland Park KS. Posts: 98	Check out this '69 Z/28 at this local classic car dealer... http://www.wagnersclassiccars.com/index.html

03-26-2010, 04:16 AM	#61
ChevyThunder Drives: pinto Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: saturn Posts: 185 View My Garage	A couple of my 69 Z/28s ....

03-26-2010, 09:53 AM	#63
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	I had a brand new 69, and I loved it but the 2010 and all it new technology is so much better. Varooooom

03-28-2010, 12:01 PM	#67
vmatt350 Drives: Camaros of course Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: IL Posts: 45	The 2010 is pretty bad a$$ but really anyone can go get one at a dealer and they will make more. You cant do that with a '69. This is my argument for finishing my '69 and not running to the dealer for a 2010 (as much as I want one...).

03-28-2010, 02:08 PM	#68
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	'69

03-28-2010, 03:15 PM	#69
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	I personally would rather own a 2010-- but that is because I am not a gear head, and I think when you buy a classic you need to really know what you are doing. But I won't deny the 69 is a beauty. __________________ 2012 Mustang GT Premium Performance White 6-speed Manual

03-28-2010, 04:15 PM	#70
76CamaroLT Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 96	'69 is way cool, but this is going to be a first car for a new driver 2010 will be much safer in every way (handling, braking, and, hopefully not, an accident)and more dependable. When you want to get in and drive it won’t be an issue. I just spent about 5 hours of my weekend working on one of my cars and it is a well maintained ’95. Age is an enemy of cars and a ’69 is 41 years old, I didn’t like how some of the suspension bushings looked on my ’95 while I was under it today. If you buy a ’69 and it wasn’t done right you could end up with BIG problems and out A LOT of cash. There are a lot of people trying to sell crap at a market price. If your pop is well experienced with restorations/builds and this is going to be a joint endeavor then go for it but, if it’s a matter of your parents have decided to help you buy a car with X amount of dollars go with the 2010. I think you will be better off.

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