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GMTool · 03-13-2015, 09:52 AM

Law Firm? Don't let the people that hired you know that you need help making decisions like this.

Blu Ray · 03-13-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BRMike

What are your long term plans for the Camaro? Do you have your sights set on an SS or some other performance car in the future? I ask, because you could keep the money you already have and save money for that next car by driving your Camaro to and from work.

I'm 100% sure I will be trading it in 2016- 2017

2LS14 · 03-13-2015, 09:55 AM

Use your V6 as your DD, and then buy a Corvette as your weekend car. That's what I'm doing.

45thAnniversary2SS · 03-13-2015, 09:59 AM

*Dilemna or dilemma

Anything but the civic.

Evergreen6 · 03-13-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Law Firm? Don't let the people that hired you know that you need help making decisions like this.

Snort.

Oh, and OP, it's "DILEMMA".

Drive the Camaro. That's why you bought it.

Pace · 03-13-2015, 10:02 AM

Only way to go bro.

LOBBS · 03-13-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BrutalSS

IMO, I wouldn't daily drive the Camaro, I don't with mine and never will. I'd lease something, a decent AWD preferably. I find the Equinox's do well, the four banger is a bit lacking power wise, but the economy rocks, people love them and they lease really well.

I'd daily drive a Hennessey or any other nodded car. Most of the guys here at work drive their blown rides on a daily basis. Those that aren't driving our fleet test cars at least. I bought my Camaro for my enjoyment not the next guy that might buy it some day.

its a syn · 03-13-2015, 10:18 AM

I have a 2004 Cavalier for my daily driver and have 281,000 miles on it. I have thought of getting a Camaro LS as it will be very close to the MPG I get with the Cavalier, 30-33 MPG. Tires will be your biggest maintenance hit between the two.

BrutalSS · 03-13-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

I'd daily drive a Hennessey or any other nodded car. Most of the guys here at work drive their blown rides on a daily basis. Those that aren't driving our fleet test cars at least. I bought my Camaro for my enjoyment not the next guy that might buy it some day.

I wouldn't, not due to enjoyment factor, but there's a part of me that dies when I see them with a ton of miles on them. I get plenty of enjoyment out of it, as I am sure they do and that is what matters after all.

ex11b90 · 03-13-2015, 10:25 AM

I DD mine but my commute is maybe 4 miles, I'd buy the heap and run it into the ground in your situation. Plus you're out east, right? Probably a lot of sh*tty weather days you'd avoid exposing the Camaro to and that's always good.

Evergreen6 · 03-13-2015, 10:26 AM

Thinking about it, no, I wouldn't advise buying another car. It sounds like money you might not really have if you're worried about the marginal gas savings between your V6 Camaro and an older economy car which might get 30-35 depending on condition. That's not a dig at you at all, just trying to point out the gas savings isn't all its cracked up to be, and there's not a lot of value behind keeping miles off your Camaro. Another car is going to cost you in maintenance and insurance. The Camaro is pretty efficient and is going to be reliable for quite some time.

I definitely wouldn't take on another loan. A bank isn't going to give you a great interest rate on a car that old, and depending on your credit, you might not be able to get a second car loan.

Third...you're taking on a new job. Get a couple of months under your belt, feel things out, think before making big decisions and purchases. You might find that it's the greatest job ever, OR, it could turn out to be something you can't stand--and can't get out of immediately because of finances.

Good luck, congrats on the job, I do 80 miles roundtrip daily, it's not that bad once you get used to it (provided traffic isn't too bad).

BrutalSS · 03-13-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ex11b90

I DD mine but my commute is maybe 4 miles, I'd buy the heap and run it into the ground in your situation. Plus you're out east, right? Probably a lot of sh*tty weather days you'd avoid exposing the Camaro to and that's always good.

Yes, I am east coast, we have a ton of potholes I've seen trucks loose tires/wheels in, our road sucks, so I really try to avoid driving it around much, if I can plan a decent route that has decent roads, I'll take it somewhere, but thats about it. Our weather sucks too.

custommx3 · 03-13-2015, 10:28 AM

I bought an RS v6 because of my commute. I drive about 75 miles round trip every day. I wish I had sprung for a V8 after the fact.

gajagfan · 03-13-2015, 10:44 AM

I would just drive the car. I would personally be inclined to remove the vertical doors because of the possible unwanted attention it would draw at the firm, but thats your call. You should be able to get decent mileage and enjoy your drive. Our 1LE is a daily driver, but only about 20 or so miles per day, but we have over 26K on her in just under 2 years.

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Daily My Camaro	53	62.35%
2000 Cavalier - 112K Miles - No Loans	12	14.12%
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03-13-2015, 09:52 AM	#29
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Law Firm? Don't let the people that hired you know that you need help making decisions like this. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

03-13-2015, 09:59 AM	#32
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	*Dilemna or dilemma Anything but the civic. __________________

03-13-2015, 10:02 AM	#34
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	Only way to go bro. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

03-13-2015, 10:18 AM	#36
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	I have a 2004 Cavalier for my daily driver and have 281,000 miles on it. I have thought of getting a Camaro LS as it will be very close to the MPG I get with the Cavalier, 30-33 MPG. Tires will be your biggest maintenance hit between the two. __________________

03-13-2015, 09:55 AM	#31
2LS14 Drives: 2014 2LS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ATL Posts: 134	Use your V6 as your DD, and then buy a Corvette as your weekend car. That's what I'm doing.

03-13-2015, 10:25 AM	#38
ex11b90 Drives: 1LT 2011 Camaro M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Union City, MI Posts: 140	I DD mine but my commute is maybe 4 miles, I'd buy the heap and run it into the ground in your situation. Plus you're out east, right? Probably a lot of sh*tty weather days you'd avoid exposing the Camaro to and that's always good.

03-13-2015, 10:26 AM	#39
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,429	Thinking about it, no, I wouldn't advise buying another car. It sounds like money you might not really have if you're worried about the marginal gas savings between your V6 Camaro and an older economy car which might get 30-35 depending on condition. That's not a dig at you at all, just trying to point out the gas savings isn't all its cracked up to be, and there's not a lot of value behind keeping miles off your Camaro. Another car is going to cost you in maintenance and insurance. The Camaro is pretty efficient and is going to be reliable for quite some time. I definitely wouldn't take on another loan. A bank isn't going to give you a great interest rate on a car that old, and depending on your credit, you might not be able to get a second car loan. Third...you're taking on a new job. Get a couple of months under your belt, feel things out, think before making big decisions and purchases. You might find that it's the greatest job ever, OR, it could turn out to be something you can't stand--and can't get out of immediately because of finances. Good luck, congrats on the job, I do 80 miles roundtrip daily, it's not that bad once you get used to it (provided traffic isn't too bad).

03-13-2015, 10:28 AM	#41
custommx3 Drives: 2017 2SS, 2023 3LT RS, 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 360 View My Garage	I bought an RS v6 because of my commute. I drive about 75 miles round trip every day. I wish I had sprung for a V8 after the fact.

03-13-2015, 10:44 AM	#42
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	I would just drive the car. I would personally be inclined to remove the vertical doors because of the possible unwanted attention it would draw at the firm, but thats your call. You should be able to get decent mileage and enjoy your drive. Our 1LE is a daily driver, but only about 20 or so miles per day, but we have over 26K on her in just under 2 years.