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jcamaro · 12-01-2013, 11:20 AM

I have been in love with the new Camaro ever since seeing the concept debut in Silver and tout around as a Sunrise Yellow Bumblebee Camaro from the Transformers franchise. I found Camaro5 from searching on Google trying to see if anyone came forward about winning the Camaro sweepstakes from the first Transformers movie. Lo and behold, someone did and they came here to ask questions about the new Camaro. I lurked around for a few months and finally registered, even though I didn't own a Camaro yet.

Everyone was really accepting of those of us that didn't own but were Chevy and Camaro fans. I got a chance to drive an LT that I rented from Hertz back in 2010. This was a dream come true. Just being inside and able to drive one was like heaven.

After that, my love affair with Camaro died down some. I had my chance to drive one and I knew I wouldn't be able to own one any time soon. But I never forgot. Not long after that, we had the opportunity and funds to be able to rent an SS Convertible! The power was amazing. I knew that this would one day be my car and I wouldn't start with anything less than an SS. This is also when my wife came to share my love of the Camaro.

A few months after that we went into a local dealership to see if owning a Camaro could become a reality. Unfortunately, we didn't have the financial means of getting into one at that time. But there was a great deal on a 2011 Impala that lowered our monthly payment compared to the previous car we were paying on. It was a year old model but technically new, so it had a huge rebate that helped us get financed. So at least I was finally in a Chevy. We had that for 2 years and since moved into a new apartment. Again, I cast off my infatuation with Camaro for a while because it wasn't going to become reality any time soon.

Enter 2013 Black Friday shopping. We weren't planning of spending that much this holiday. But we got a flier in the mail that had a chance to win $500,$1000, or $25000 at the dealership we bought the Impala from. Even a chance to win a Chevy Volt! So I figured why not, might as well try and win some cash and look at the new 2014 Camaros and Corvette Stingray. We get there, no dice on the bonus cash. But I see some great sales price on a few Camaros. I told myself a while ago I wouldn't settle for anything less than an SS as my first one. But there happened to be a manual 6-speed LS in Red Hot on the lot. I hadn't driven a manual Camaro yet so I hunted down a salesman took it out for a spin. WHAT A RUSH! Even though it's only 323 HP, driving it with a shifter felt so much more exhilarating and powerful than an automatic. My wife and I discussed what we could put down with our trade in, even though being upside down still on the Impala. We figured we'd take a shot at it. To finish up, we got financed at a lower rate and our payment dropped vs the Impala. Now we are the proud owners of a 2014 Red Hot LS Camaro, 6-speed manual!!!

We waited by our old car for 15 minutes for them to bring out our freshly detailed Camaro like waiting for a newborn to be brought back from it's first checkup! I enjoy every minute of driving this beautiful car and can't wait to make it even more our own. We plan on some vinyl striping or possibly even an entire hood wrap in faux carbon fiber, an SS spoiler when they're available for purchase, and a few performance upgrades like CAI and cat-back exhaust.

Oh, and my 4 year old son absolutely loves our Red Bumblebee! Thanks for reading!

13lstuner · 12-01-2013, 11:52 AM

Congrats nice car!

PalmerGA · 12-01-2013, 12:44 PM

Nice write up - it pays to be patient. Welcome to the world of "Permagrin"!

pocketcthulhu · 12-01-2013, 12:50 PM

enjoy the ride.

Jenner · 12-01-2013, 01:04 PM

Nice. My story is kind of similar. Never thought I could own one. When my Civic took a shit I was looking at used SI's and Genesis coupe, then I got a promotion and a raise and dream came true

FB3 · 12-01-2013, 01:27 PM

That is a very good story. I am very happy for you that your long wait paid off. Sometimes the wait makes the end result even better!

Cheetoh · 12-01-2013, 01:28 PM

Congrats!!! Enjoy the Ride....

ex-SS-ve · 12-01-2013, 01:29 PM

enjoy your car! I can definitely relate to your story. been there before, definitely no fun.

Trunz150 · 12-01-2013, 01:48 PM

Awesome story congrats!!!!!

65TIMM · 12-01-2013, 01:52 PM

!

Dr40oz · 12-01-2013, 02:12 PM

Nice Car!

45TH RS · 12-01-2013, 02:14 PM

Beautiful Camaro!! Congrats ... I enjoyed reading your write-up!

11TexaSS · 12-01-2013, 02:20 PM

Great story! Congrats on the new addition. You're gonna love it! Welcome to the forum.

ss04flores · 12-01-2013, 02:28 PM

welcome aboard

12-01-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
jcamaro Obsessed Much? Drives: 2015 Silver 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 934	Finally joining the ranks after 4 long years. I have been in love with the new Camaro ever since seeing the concept debut in Silver and tout around as a Sunrise Yellow Bumblebee Camaro from the Transformers franchise. I found Camaro5 from searching on Google trying to see if anyone came forward about winning the Camaro sweepstakes from the first Transformers movie. Lo and behold, someone did and they came here to ask questions about the new Camaro. I lurked around for a few months and finally registered, even though I didn't own a Camaro yet. Everyone was really accepting of those of us that didn't own but were Chevy and Camaro fans. I got a chance to drive an LT that I rented from Hertz back in 2010. This was a dream come true. Just being inside and able to drive one was like heaven. After that, my love affair with Camaro died down some. I had my chance to drive one and I knew I wouldn't be able to own one any time soon. But I never forgot. Not long after that, we had the opportunity and funds to be able to rent an SS Convertible! The power was amazing. I knew that this would one day be my car and I wouldn't start with anything less than an SS. This is also when my wife came to share my love of the Camaro. A few months after that we went into a local dealership to see if owning a Camaro could become a reality. Unfortunately, we didn't have the financial means of getting into one at that time. But there was a great deal on a 2011 Impala that lowered our monthly payment compared to the previous car we were paying on. It was a year old model but technically new, so it had a huge rebate that helped us get financed. So at least I was finally in a Chevy. We had that for 2 years and since moved into a new apartment. Again, I cast off my infatuation with Camaro for a while because it wasn't going to become reality any time soon. Enter 2013 Black Friday shopping. We weren't planning of spending that much this holiday. But we got a flier in the mail that had a chance to win $500,$1000, or $25000 at the dealership we bought the Impala from. Even a chance to win a Chevy Volt! So I figured why not, might as well try and win some cash and look at the new 2014 Camaros and Corvette Stingray. We get there, no dice on the bonus cash. But I see some great sales price on a few Camaros. I told myself a while ago I wouldn't settle for anything less than an SS as my first one. But there happened to be a manual 6-speed LS in Red Hot on the lot. I hadn't driven a manual Camaro yet so I hunted down a salesman took it out for a spin. WHAT A RUSH! Even though it's only 323 HP, driving it with a shifter felt so much more exhilarating and powerful than an automatic. My wife and I discussed what we could put down with our trade in, even though being upside down still on the Impala. We figured we'd take a shot at it. To finish up, we got financed at a lower rate and our payment dropped vs the Impala. Now we are the proud owners of a 2014 Red Hot LS Camaro, 6-speed manual!!! We waited by our old car for 15 minutes for them to bring out our freshly detailed Camaro like waiting for a newborn to be brought back from it's first checkup! I enjoy every minute of driving this beautiful car and can't wait to make it even more our own. We plan on some vinyl striping or possibly even an entire hood wrap in faux carbon fiber, an SS spoiler when they're available for purchase, and a few performance upgrades like CAI and cat-back exhaust. Oh, and my 4 year old son absolutely loves our Red Bumblebee! Thanks for reading! __________________ 2015 1SS RS M6

12-01-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	Congrats nice car! __________________

12-01-2013, 12:44 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Nice write up - it pays to be patient. Welcome to the world of "Permagrin"! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-01-2013, 12:50 PM	#4
pocketcthulhu Drives: 2014 2ss/RS 5th gen Camaro #2 Join Date: May 2012 Location: arkansas Posts: 496 View My Garage	enjoy the ride. __________________

12-01-2013, 01:27 PM	#6
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	That is a very good story. I am very happy for you that your long wait paid off. Sometimes the wait makes the end result even better! __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

12-01-2013, 01:04 PM	#5
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Nice. My story is kind of similar. Never thought I could own one. When my Civic took a shit I was looking at used SI's and Genesis coupe, then I got a promotion and a raise and dream came true

12-01-2013, 01:28 PM	#7
Cheetoh Drives: 2011 Callaway SC572, 2000 Firehawk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 465	Congrats!!! Enjoy the Ride.... __________________

12-01-2013, 01:29 PM	#8
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	enjoy your car! I can definitely relate to your story. been there before, definitely no fun.

12-01-2013, 01:48 PM	#9
Trunz150 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Drop Top Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 180 View My Garage	Awesome story congrats!!!!!

12-01-2013, 01:52 PM	#10
65TIMM Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flagstaff, Az Posts: 115 View My Garage	!

12-01-2013, 02:12 PM	#11
Dr40oz Drives: 2014 Rubicon X Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 98	Nice Car! __________________ 2010 VR 2SS RS 2013 BRM 2SS RS 2014 Black Rubicon X 2016

12-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#12
45TH RS Drives: 2012 45TH 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 271	Beautiful Camaro!! Congrats ... I enjoyed reading your write-up! __________________

12-01-2013, 02:20 PM	#13
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Great story! Congrats on the new addition. You're gonna love it! Welcome to the forum.

12-01-2013, 02:28 PM	#14
ss04flores 2012 Camaro SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 543	welcome aboard __________________ _________________________ 2012 IMB CAMARO SS