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SS_Matt · 08-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Hey all- my name is Matt (obviously) and I'm currently shopping for a 2011 SS.

I had a 97 Trans Am about 12 years ago and loved it to death, minus that it broke down a lot... probably from me driving too hard and often, and being young and not taking proper care. Since then I've been a big VW/Audi fan, owning 5 since 2001.

I'm currently in a 2011 GTI, got it about 1 year ago. Wanted a Camaro but with my wife and I planning on another kid I needed to stay practical so got the 4 dr GTI. Now, we've changed our minds about another kid so I need my 1/3rd life crisis car!

Planning on a black on black SS with RS package, but we'll see what my wallet can take!
I look forward to learning more about these cars and possibly doing a couple small mods.

PAUL SS · 08-01-2011, 03:39 PM

Good luck, hope your shopping goes well. Welcome to Camaro5.

2010 SSRS · 08-01-2011, 03:40 PM

welcome, hope you have your Camaro soon.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-01-2011, 03:42 PM

Welcome to the site!

Looking forward to seeing the new ride.

And FWIW. we have two kids and the Camaro works just fine with car seats.

SS_Matt · 08-01-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks guys! Got a ballpark quote back from the guy I'm working with- not looking too good for the payments. He quoted a 48 month 15,000 mile/yr lease for 570 a month. No cash down only the trade in. The car is a SS with RS, convenience and connectivity, and sunroof. More than I need...

I'd be happy with just a 1SS. RS preferred, though.

Wish me loads of luck- I'm stretching my dollars to get into a car that'll make me do this ->

and this

and.... this

:5thgenvert:

sorry, too much caffeine! will post back with updates!

*GTAHVIT* · 08-01-2011, 04:28 PM

we'll be here.

panther2469 · 08-02-2011, 05:48 PM

Welcome to C5

08-01-2011, 03:02 PM	#1
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	newbie here Hey all- my name is Matt (obviously) and I'm currently shopping for a 2011 SS. I had a 97 Trans Am about 12 years ago and loved it to death, minus that it broke down a lot... probably from me driving too hard and often, and being young and not taking proper care. Since then I've been a big VW/Audi fan, owning 5 since 2001. I'm currently in a 2011 GTI, got it about 1 year ago. Wanted a Camaro but with my wife and I planning on another kid I needed to stay practical so got the 4 dr GTI. Now, we've changed our minds about another kid so I need my 1/3rd life crisis car! Planning on a black on black SS with RS package, but we'll see what my wallet can take! I look forward to learning more about these cars and possibly doing a couple small mods.

08-01-2011, 03:39 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Good luck, hope your shopping goes well. Welcome to Camaro5. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-01-2011, 03:40 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	welcome, hope you have your Camaro soon. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-01-2011, 03:42 PM	#4
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Welcome to the site! Looking forward to seeing the new ride. And FWIW. we have two kids and the Camaro works just fine with car seats. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-01-2011, 04:27 PM	#5
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Thanks guys! Got a ballpark quote back from the guy I'm working with- not looking too good for the payments. He quoted a 48 month 15,000 mile/yr lease for 570 a month. No cash down only the trade in. The car is a SS with RS, convenience and connectivity, and sunroof. More than I need... I'd be happy with just a 1SS. RS preferred, though. Wish me loads of luck- I'm stretching my dollars to get into a car that'll make me do this -> and this and this and.... this :5thgenvert: sorry, too much caffeine! will post back with updates!

08-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	we'll be here. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-02-2011, 05:48 PM	#7
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	Welcome to C5 __________________

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