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OHIOSS · 11-01-2009, 04:33 PM

I now have 2800 miles on my Camaro SS and I have to admit the excitement is starting to wear off. It used to be I could not wait to get the cover off and take it for a spin, now it seems like the cover is a lot more effort to take off and put back on so I just haven't taken the effort. The good news is that I am not putting miles on the car.

I am going to store the car for the winter so I won't be driving it, I hope that the excitement comes back full force come spring.

The "newness" wears off of everything; cars, boats, houses, wives, etc. so it's probably completely normal. Anyone else experiencing this?

The last couple of times I filled up I didn't have anyone come over and talk to me about the car. Although I felt that the constant attention had started to get annoying....I have to admit I miss it. I would be happy if GM stopped making the Camaro, that would keep it rare.

Russ

SlingShot · 11-01-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

The "newness" wears off of everything; cars, boats, houses, wives, etc. so it's probably completely normal. Anyone else experiencing this?

Hmmmm.... What's the common denominator in the above .... It's your job to bring something new to the table to keep it fresh ...

brAnd7onX · 11-01-2009, 05:08 PM

That means you need to do some modifications

Have you done any mods??

Revo1 · 11-01-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Hmmmm.... What's the common denominator in the above .... It's your job to bring something new to the table to keep it fresh ...

They better keep on makin Camaro for a long time, I haven't gotten mine yet!

Just enjoy the car dude. Hopefully you bought it because you love it, and not because it makes you celebrity-for-awhile. I still love getting in my Camaro, and it hasn't seen celebrity status since 2002. In fact, my girl has to fight me to take her IS250 because I'm always pullin out my keys first. Love the car man, not the attention.

OHIOSS · 11-01-2009, 05:13 PM

I think you are right, I am due to a new mod. I have been considering a new exhaust system but can't make up my mind which one I want. There has also been some talk about a problem with warranty so I am concerned about that. I don't want to screw up my warranty should I need it.

Last mod was a CAI which I am very happy with. Great suggestion about being due for another mod. I will be surfing the net tonight.

Russ

MrGood · 11-01-2009, 05:16 PM

Bite your tongue!! Well.. The newness hasn't worn off for me yet.. Possibly because it isn't even here yet

.. But you can bet your ass the waiting game is old.. And i haven't been waiting long at all..

But as for other things getting old..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

The "newness" wears off of everything; cars, boats, houses, wives, etc. so it's probably completely normal. Anyone else experiencing this?

Russ

I got my Gibson Hummingbird about 6 months ago and have played it for hours every day since and don't enjoy it any less..

CamaroFemme · 11-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

I now have 2800 miles on my Camaro SS and I have to admit the excitement is starting to wear off. It used to be I could not wait to get the cover off and take it for a spin, now it seems like the cover is a lot more effort to take off and put back on so I just haven't taken the effort. The good news is that I am not putting miles on the car.

I am going to store the car for the winter so I won't be driving it, I hope that the excitement comes back full force come spring.

The "newness" wears off of everything; cars, boats, houses, wives, etc. so it's probably completely normal. Anyone else experiencing this?

The last couple of times I filled up I didn't have anyone come over and talk to me about the car. Although I felt that the constant attention had started to get annoying....I have to admit I miss it. I would be happy if GM stopped making the Camaro, that would keep it rare.

All respect, but I had to inwardly groan at this post. You kinda answered yourself with the third paragraph - a car isn't always going to be new.

Someone didn't come over and talk to you when you filled up? Cry me a river, man! You have an awesome car. End of.

prostock69 · 11-01-2009, 05:22 PM

We have 3800 miles on ours. Had it since Aug 29th and we still LOVE IT!! When I leave in it, he watches me drive away, and vice versa. We don't drive it to get attention. We could care less what anyone else thinks of it. It makes hubby and I extremely happy and satisfied every time we drive our car....so much so that we want to get another one (But probably won't. I'm wanting a new Equinox to replace our '06 Durango).

My point is, we have NEVER felt this way about a car. Our kids love it and we love it. It's part of our family to stay. Sorry you are getting bored with yours. I'll take it!

55Designs · 11-01-2009, 05:28 PM

I am the easiest to get bored with a car and I had my car delivered with my full exhaust and Hurst shifter just to add to the fun factor. Next day I did the full suspension and more to come.

Now my car is really fun to drive all the time and the involvement alone makes me smile every time.

I can never drive a car bone stock unless its some ridiculous high powered noise making overpriced exotic.

"prima"Donna · 11-01-2009, 05:30 PM

NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS!!!!...

To me, it just keeps getting better and better every single day.....

LS 1st gen · 11-01-2009, 05:30 PM

You're right man. Its time to move on. Drive to your local highscool. Park in the lot, then wait for the mob of excited kids to run up to check it out. Find the most psyched up one who keeps saying "man if I could afford one of these..." Then sell it to him or her for 10k on the spot.

REBEL · 11-01-2009, 05:33 PM

I suggest you better hope they keep making them for years to come. There is already too many made to be considered rare. And if they stop building them the parts supply will dry up.

I know I have an SSR, …fenders, windshields, electrical parts are getting hard to find and we are only 3 years out of production. I’m stocking up parts and have others doing the same, it will come down to friend helping friend when needing parts.

SSOOCH · 11-01-2009, 05:49 PM

I personally think if your love for thus car grows cold you bought this car for the wrong reasons. It almost sounds like you bought the car for the "Glamour" of it. I say sell it.

RMGee · 11-01-2009, 05:55 PM

Sounds pretty superficial

11-01-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Excitement wearing off? I now have 2800 miles on my Camaro SS and I have to admit the excitement is starting to wear off. It used to be I could not wait to get the cover off and take it for a spin, now it seems like the cover is a lot more effort to take off and put back on so I just haven't taken the effort. The good news is that I am not putting miles on the car. I am going to store the car for the winter so I won't be driving it, I hope that the excitement comes back full force come spring. The "newness" wears off of everything; cars, boats, houses, wives, etc. so it's probably completely normal. Anyone else experiencing this? The last couple of times I filled up I didn't have anyone come over and talk to me about the car. Although I felt that the constant attention had started to get annoying....I have to admit I miss it. I would be happy if GM stopped making the Camaro, that would keep it rare. Russ

11-01-2009, 05:22 PM	#8
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	We have 3800 miles on ours. Had it since Aug 29th and we still LOVE IT!! When I leave in it, he watches me drive away, and vice versa. We don't drive it to get attention. We could care less what anyone else thinks of it. It makes hubby and I extremely happy and satisfied every time we drive our car....so much so that we want to get another one (But probably won't. I'm wanting a new Equinox to replace our '06 Durango). My point is, we have NEVER felt this way about a car. Our kids love it and we love it. It's part of our family to stay. Sorry you are getting bored with yours. I'll take it! __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

11-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#10
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS!!!!... To me, it just keeps getting better and better every single day..... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

11-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#11
LS 1st gen Kept the Faith. Drives: 2010 VR 2SS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 321	You're right man. Its time to move on. Drive to your local highscool. Park in the lot, then wait for the mob of excited kids to run up to check it out. Find the most psyched up one who keeps saying "man if I could afford one of these..." Then sell it to him or her for 10k on the spot. __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro # 13694 Victory Red 2SS manual \| White rally Stripes \| Polished Wheels \| Rotofab CAI\| MGW Shifter\| Kooks LT's\| Magnaflow X-pipe\|FM 40 Delta Flows \| Elite Tunnel Brace \| "Ginger"

11-01-2009, 05:33 PM	#12
REBEL Drives: 57 BEL AIR, 67 MALIBOU CONV, 03 SSR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: RUTHVEN ONTARIO Posts: 18	... I suggest you better hope they keep making them for years to come. There is already too many made to be considered rare. And if they stop building them the parts supply will dry up. I know I have an SSR, …fenders, windshields, electrical parts are getting hard to find and we are only 3 years out of production. I’m stocking up parts and have others doing the same, it will come down to friend helping friend when needing parts.

11-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#3
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	That means you need to do some modifications Have you done any mods??

11-01-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I think you are right, I am due to a new mod. I have been considering a new exhaust system but can't make up my mind which one I want. There has also been some talk about a problem with warranty so I am concerned about that. I don't want to screw up my warranty should I need it. Last mod was a CAI which I am very happy with. Great suggestion about being due for another mod. I will be surfing the net tonight. Russ

11-01-2009, 05:28 PM	#9
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	I am the easiest to get bored with a car and I had my car delivered with my full exhaust and Hurst shifter just to add to the fun factor. Next day I did the full suspension and more to come. Now my car is really fun to drive all the time and the involvement alone makes me smile every time. I can never drive a car bone stock unless its some ridiculous high powered noise making overpriced exotic.

11-01-2009, 05:49 PM	#13
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I personally think if your love for thus car grows cold you bought this car for the wrong reasons. It almost sounds like you bought the car for the "Glamour" of it. I say sell it. __________________

11-01-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Sounds pretty superficial

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