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Richochet83 · 04-29-2009, 07:34 PM

When you get your Camaro will it be your....

- everday all day all-seasons car
- weekend car
- show car
- race car
- collector's item, etc.....

Mine will be my everyday all day all-seasons car.

I remember a few years ago, I asked one of my clients that live in Maryland near me where we get all four seasons why he drives his pretty Victory Red Vette all year around and his word were "Because I didn't spend my money ($50K+) to have something this beautiful sit in my garage and only drive it on nice summer days or the weekends. As long as you're my detailer I will never worry about anything that the elements has to offer." I know the Camaro doesn't cost as much as the Vette but I still just wanted to know what uses you all had for your cars besides the obvious when you get them.

BL202 · 04-29-2009, 07:39 PM

Every Damn Day

dodson914 · 04-29-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BL202

Every Damn Day

kanys · 04-29-2009, 07:41 PM

Every day, rain or shine! (would include snow as well but we don't really get that down here lol!)

theshadow1234 · 04-29-2009, 07:43 PM

Everyday here to. But, im not taking it to work. To many people keying new cars there. BUt I am maybe taking it anyway because there is a GT500 and a Dodge Challenger there and we might take some pics of all 3 cars which would be awesome....

Thanks

chrisinlittlerock · 04-29-2009, 07:43 PM

I'll Try to drive it only on nice days but I'll have to drive the truck during deer season. No dead deer in my trunk.

Richochet83 · 04-29-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisinlittlerock

I'll Try to drive it only on nice days but I'll have to drive the truck during deer season. No dead deer in my trunk.

quickdraw · 04-29-2009, 07:50 PM

I have a 1994 Mazada RX7. It was a 3rd gen limited production model (around 10,300 units). I've had it 15 yrs and just went over 15,000 miles last week. I look at the car now and it is pristine but the value is probalby around $15k. For this car to start to appreciate in value it will need to stay in this condition for another 15 years or so. I just really don't care about that 15 yrs from now. In hindsight I should have driven it more and enjoyed it more over the years. The Camaro 5th gen will certainly be built in fairly large quantities. It doesen't matter to me much what this car will be worth in 30 years. I plan to enjoy it to it's fullest extent now and when it is worn I will replace or rebuild it to enjoy again. If a Z28 comes around I will do the same with it. No matter what I drive I will take care of it so it is always like new.

slick rick · 04-29-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BL202

Every Damn Day

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coolclassiccars · 04-29-2009, 07:53 PM

i'll drive mine as much as i can as well,pulled for production on the 3-16,with a tpw of may 11-17 black also

ttazzijr700 · 04-29-2009, 07:55 PM

i want to drive it every day....but we got this little snow problem
not really sure what im going to to in winter

Richochet83 · 04-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickdraw

I have a 1994 Mazada RX7. It was a 3rd gen limited production model (around 10,300 units). I've had it 15 yrs and just went over 15,000 miles last week. I look at the car now and it is pristine but the value is probalby around $15k. For this car to start to appreciate in value it will need to stay in this condition for another 15 years or so. I just really don't care about that 15 yrs from now. In hindsight I should have driven it more and enjoyed it more over the years. The Camaro 5th gen will certainly be built in fairly large quantities. It doesen't matter to me much what this car will be worth in 30 years. I plan to enjoy it to it's fullest extent now and when it is worn I will replace or rebuild it to enjoy again. If a Z28 comes around I will do the same with it. No matter what I drive I will take care of it so it is always like new.

Thats similar to the point I was making when I quoted my client. And I never understood when people buy these "fancy cars", have them for years and don't put any miles on them. Damn that I'm putting miles on that joker. My thing is cars can be replaced but you only once. Now there are acceptions to the rules of course. I mean if you have a custom Hot Rod I wouldn't expect anyone to drive that everyday all day. But Vettes, Camaros, Mustangs, basically any car built in the 90s should be driven to the damn wheels fall off. And thats what I plan on doing with mine.

CharlieNubz · 04-29-2009, 08:06 PM

Most days...don't want the crowded parking lot at work to ding my baby...I have recently watched more than one car get bumped by someone parking or leaving and there is no parking in the back 40 because it doesn't exist were I work....

RJT/SS/RS/AT/BLK INT/HKY STRP

Ordered: 3/19 and waiting

Keeping the American Revolution Alive

:flag1::flag1:

CAMARO_MOW · 04-29-2009, 08:09 PM

Everyday... sun, rain, and snow....

69Firebird · 04-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Spring, Summer, Fall. Once the salt and snow hits the ground it's geting stored away. I don't mind the rain, but the salt up here in New England will eat it away real quick.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Most everyday. Very short drive to work. Not on snow days though.

One Mean Chevy · 04-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Before I Called Bust: Everyday

Now: Only when its NOT going to rain. I will be driving my truck(my Rear wheel drive Coupe of another kind) on rainy days to keep it from going down on me.

lil_chef · 04-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Every day. AnD on track days!

Jamie Mac · 04-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Every chance I get but I will store it for the winter. Wifes Sky got its first door ding between Sunday and Tuesday. I noticed it this morning. I was pissed off to say the least. Not looking forward to it in my Camaro.

MsRose · 04-29-2009, 08:47 PM

Depends on a few things but probably will not be an everyday car. I travel a lot (my current car had 51K miles the first year) and would rather not drive this one into the ground right away. However, she will get plenty of time out of the garage.

pruettfan · 04-29-2009, 08:55 PM

I would never own a car that I am afraid to drive. I was looking at Corvettes a few months ago and found several 2006 Corvettes with less than 5,000 miles, heck one had 1,000. I don't see the point in having a car that isn't driven. At that point you might as well rent.

levi1922 · 04-29-2009, 09:13 PM

Everyday!

Richochet83 · 04-29-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pruettfan

I would never own a car that I am afraid to drive. I was looking at Corvettes a few months ago and found several 2006 Corvettes with less than 5,000 miles, heck one had 1,000. I don't see the point in having a car that isn't driven. At that point you might as well rent.

Travis64 · 04-29-2009, 09:27 PM

all year but i am afraid of the snow with this car...i guess we will find out in the winter if they thing can handle it with snow tires

Husker · 04-29-2009, 09:40 PM

Mainly a weekend/evening cruising car. Will take on an occasional trip, but will not run the miles up on it. Three other vehicles are sitting in the garage to put the miles on.

04-29-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 484	How will you drive your Camaro... When you get your Camaro will it be your.... - everday all day all-seasons car - weekend car - show car - race car - collector's item, etc..... Mine will be my everyday all day all-seasons car. I remember a few years ago, I asked one of my clients that live in Maryland near me where we get all four seasons why he drives his pretty Victory Red Vette all year around and his word were "Because I didn't spend my money ($50K+) to have something this beautiful sit in my garage and only drive it on nice summer days or the weekends. As long as you're my detailer I will never worry about anything that the elements has to offer." I know the Camaro doesn't cost as much as the Vette but I still just wanted to know what uses you all had for your cars besides the obvious when you get them. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23412

04-29-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
BL202 Seek and Destroy ricers Drives: 2010 1ss, A6, IBM, RS pkg Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 169	Every Damn Day __________________ [SIZE="2"]1100- Preliminary order accepted 04/15/09 2000, Order accepted by GM ??? 3000, Order accepted by production control 04/30/09 3300, Order scheduled for production??? 3400, Order broadcast 06/01/09 3800, Order produced 06/10/09 Vin: 2g1fj1ej1a9116578 4200, Shipped ??? 4300, Intermediate Delivery ??? 4B00, Bayed ??? 5000, Delivered to the dealer 06/22/09 6000, Delivered to the customer 06/23/09

04-29-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
theshadow1234 Drives: Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 215	Everyday here to. But, im not taking it to work. To many people keying new cars there. BUt I am maybe taking it anyway because there is a GT500 and a Dodge Challenger there and we might take some pics of all 3 cars which would be awesome.... Thanks __________________ 09 Shelby GT500 (Stock)

04-29-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	I'll Try to drive it only on nice days but I'll have to drive the truck during deer season. No dead deer in my trunk. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

04-29-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
quickdraw Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 262	Semi daily driver. I have a 1994 Mazada RX7. It was a 3rd gen limited production model (around 10,300 units). I've had it 15 yrs and just went over 15,000 miles last week. I look at the car now and it is pristine but the value is probalby around $15k. For this car to start to appreciate in value it will need to stay in this condition for another 15 years or so. I just really don't care about that 15 yrs from now. In hindsight I should have driven it more and enjoyed it more over the years. The Camaro 5th gen will certainly be built in fairly large quantities. It doesen't matter to me much what this car will be worth in 30 years. I plan to enjoy it to it's fullest extent now and when it is worn I will replace or rebuild it to enjoy again. If a Z28 comes around I will do the same with it. No matter what I drive I will take care of it so it is always like new. __________________ 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS, L99 Auto, Grey Leather, Polished 20's

04-29-2009, 07:41 PM	#4
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 880	Every day, rain or shine! (would include snow as well but we don't really get that down here lol!)

04-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#10
coolclassiccars Drives: 69blkl79 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: southcentral,pa Posts: 19	i'll drive mine as much as i can as well,pulled for production on the 3-16,with a tpw of may 11-17 black also

04-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#11
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	i want to drive it every day....but we got this little snow problem not really sure what im going to to in winter

04-29-2009, 08:06 PM	#13
CharlieNubz Nubz SS/RS Drives: NADINE 2010 SS/RS 24551 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 117 View My Garage	Most days...don't want the crowded parking lot at work to ding my baby...I have recently watched more than one car get bumped by someone parking or leaving and there is no parking in the back 40 because it doesn't exist were I work.... RJT/SS/RS/AT/BLK INT/HKY STRP Ordered: 3/19 and waiting Keeping the American Revolution Alive :flag1::flag1:

04-29-2009, 08:09 PM	#14
CAMARO_MOW Drives: 2011 White 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 350 View My Garage	Everyday... sun, rain, and snow.... __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White with IOM Stripes and IOM Interior, Hurst Shifter....

04-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#15
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	Spring, Summer, Fall. Once the salt and snow hits the ground it's geting stored away. I don't mind the rain, but the salt up here in New England will eat it away real quick. __________________ *Delivered 8/4/09: Black on Black 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes, Polished Upgrade* K&N Typhoon Intake, Stainless Works 3" Catback w/ S-Tube Turbo Mufflers

04-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#16
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,374	Most everyday. Very short drive to work. Not on snow days though.

04-29-2009, 08:16 PM	#17
One Mean Chevy Future Vette Owner (201?) Drives: A Mobile Road Block Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GM Country Posts: 380	Before I Called Bust: Everyday Now: Only when its NOT going to rain. I will be driving my truck(my Rear wheel drive Coupe of another kind) on rainy days to keep it from going down on me. __________________ Horsepower Means Nothing without the Torque and Transmission to back it up. GM, WILL SURVIVE AND WILL BE BETTER THAN EVER. 2011 Camaro SS (6-Speed) w/RS Package. Its Great to be back in Black and a Chevy Again. ----------------------------

04-29-2009, 08:18 PM	#18
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	Every day. AnD on track days!

04-29-2009, 08:25 PM	#19
Jamie Mac Tired of whiners Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,159	Every chance I get but I will store it for the winter. Wifes Sky got its first door ding between Sunday and Tuesday. I noticed it this morning. I was pissed off to say the least. Not looking forward to it in my Camaro. __________________ When Mullets drove Camaro's, they didn't just know their car was fast, they set down their wax applicator and proved their car was fast. -J.M. March, 2012

04-29-2009, 08:47 PM	#20
MsRose Drives: 05 Reno Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast, USA Posts: 12	Depends on a few things but probably will not be an everyday car. I travel a lot (my current car had 51K miles the first year) and would rather not drive this one into the ground right away. However, she will get plenty of time out of the garage. __________________ "Once upon a time I ripped the wings from my spine But when I hide inside your eyes I still pretend that I can fly Tell me a secret so you can fall in love then fall to pieces."

04-29-2009, 08:55 PM	#21
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	I would never own a car that I am afraid to drive. I was looking at Corvettes a few months ago and found several 2006 Corvettes with less than 5,000 miles, heck one had 1,000. I don't see the point in having a car that isn't driven. At that point you might as well rent.

04-29-2009, 09:13 PM	#22
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,379	Everyday! __________________

04-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#24
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 713	all year but i am afraid of the snow with this car...i guess we will find out in the winter if they thing can handle it with snow tires

04-29-2009, 09:40 PM	#25
Husker Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burwell, Ne Posts: 60	Mainly a weekend/evening cruising car. Will take on an occasional trip, but will not run the miles up on it. Three other vehicles are sitting in the garage to put the miles on.

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