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Neumatic · 08-06-2012, 08:33 PM

Yes my Camaro is THE car for me, it will never willingly leave my possession.

BiG_TiMe · 08-06-2012, 08:58 PM

can't see myself driving anything else

otter · 08-06-2012, 09:06 PM

I love my Camaro. Might up grade when the 50th annversary edition comes out.

SteelCamaro · 08-06-2012, 09:08 PM

I believe this Camaro is my gateway car. I've loved all things cars and trucks my entire life, but this is the first (of many hopefully) "cool" car that I have owned that isn't just a regular, run-of-the-mill econobox. This might be the car that opens the floodgates for me. Right now I am too early in my career to be able to afford one on my own, so my dad and I each paid half for our Camaro. I like all cars and was researching Challengers and 5.0s also, but I think the only car he would ever go halvsies in with me was for a Camaro (not that that's a bad thing!). He never said it because he knows how much I like cars and looking at different ones to compare, but I kind of got that vibe in the few days leading up to the day we bought our 45th.

All-in-all this is definitely a one-of-a-kind amazing car that I will keep and cherish forever, but I definitely do not plan on stopping at that! I have a long list of cars I want to own at some point in my life.

CamaroKevin · 08-06-2012, 09:11 PM

This Camaro is my "it" car. I remember seeing the concept back in '06 when I was only 16 and fell in love with it... Now 2012 and I finally have it in my driveway, same silver metallic. Even after all that time, I still had the same amount of excitement as I did the first time I saw the concept. I hope I never have to part with it and can put it away one day. It's the most amazing affordable car I have laid eyes on and I'm so glad I have one of my own.

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mmartian · 08-06-2012, 10:03 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes!
When I first got it I loved it and I shared. I let my son in law drive it, my wife, my son (daughter cant drive clutch) But now no one will touch it- they all feel uneasy about driving it for fear of damaging it and crushing my spirit. I was thinking about getting a zl1 but down deep i know I would have to get it repainted to cyber grey and have my stripes put on. I want no other look on no other car.

STW · 08-06-2012, 10:40 PM

I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes.

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STW · 08-06-2012, 10:40 PM

I love my 1SS and would cut off a toe before id sell it. Lol

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Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 08-06-2012, 10:42 PM

This is my It car. It always has been. It is the only car model I've ever chosen to own and I have no plans of ever changing that. Nothing makes me feel the way a Camaro does. I've never stopped thinking about the 3rd gen and 4th gen I owned in the past and with all of the love Ive poured into Sasuke I know I will never be able to part with him. I'll just have to buy him a few brothers and sisters.

kenkartasasmita · 08-07-2012, 03:15 AM

back then its not THE car yet. bcs i wanted the ss but daddy bought the v6 me. but now is THE car for me. i will never sell it and i'll bring her to my home country. someday.........

Skizioli · 08-07-2012, 05:39 AM

I would consider the camaro my "it" car. Its got the best of both worlds, drop dead gorgeous looks, and good fuel economy, which I need as I drive alot. So it doesn't have SS power? I'm fine with that and happy to say even after test driving the V8 I don't have the bug. It just makes me happy to know I'm 23 and could get her myself

pierre777 · 08-07-2012, 05:52 AM

after customizing my bullet it kind of grew on me ,i love and enjoy this car so much that i would never give it up to anyone ,it's the coolest and most enjoyed car i've ever driven even more than my EVO.

camoman · 08-07-2012, 06:31 AM

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

All Star · 08-07-2012, 07:00 AM

I was obsessed with mine, until I attempted to autocross it.

linc400 · 08-07-2012, 01:53 PM

Tough call. It is my first brand new car after many years of driving. But it is not my everything I ever wanted fantasy car. So I can't say I have no plans of ever getting rid of it, but have no current plans to do so.

I was not happy ABM was no longer offered, and now hate how Carbon Flash and a black interior gets filthy so fast on a daily driver convertible. I am also not happy to see all the little chips and scratches that show up even though I am being careful. So in 10 years, this car probably won't look so hot anymore, and I will definitely be tired of hand washing it (I am already). Maybe I will trade it in on a C6 Camaro if they look decent, or something else in a domestic 2 door, preferably convertible.

But if all that is available are little 4 door econoboxes in a few years because of CAFE or some other reason, I am not trading it in for one of those. Especially not a foreign one.

Gman5001 · 08-07-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotGame55

No, defiantly not my "it" car,

My 100% "it" car may include but not limited to...

EVO X
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ford Raptor
Scion FRS
Camaro ZL1
Hayabusa
Corvette Z06

But I know myself and I will never be satifited with what I currently have. Hell, I could have a Bugatti and be like "Meh, I want something else now." after a few months.

I hate myself sometimes LOL

I am the exact same way

scottyvegas · 08-07-2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STW

I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes.

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"forever changes" - well said

keegan · 08-07-2012, 02:10 PM

Yea but I would like it to be a v8

brandonrr · 08-07-2012, 02:45 PM

hell yeah this is "THE" car for me! i love everything about it. great power, cheap to insure by similar comparison, best looking cars on the road IMO and nobody has anything negative to say about it. i was shocked how much people didn't like that smiling mazda 3 i had before my camaro.

i never gave much thought towards parking until i got my camaro. now, i will go out of the way, just to park without other cars next to me. if i have to park next to somebody, i try to park next to nicer cars and avoid cars that are poorly maintained or have a lot of cosmetic damage, as the owner/s are less likely to care if their car door hits someone else's car.

i liked mine so much that i didn't even put a 2nd thought toward what the replacement would be after the accident. the fact that i was able to upgrade from 1LS to 1LT was just a bonus, thanks to it being discounted to a price that i have seen some 1LSs go for.

oyealiz · 08-07-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2008yellow

I had a bunch of Vettes, have a yellow ZO6 now but really looking forward to this Camaro.

You adding a Camaro? Or selling your Vette?

Quote:

Originally Posted by All Star

I was obsessed with mine, until I attempted to autocross it.

I've autocrossed my Vettes for years, but haven't had a chance to autocross the Camaro. Didn't go well, eh?!

OP...my Camaro is not "THE" car for me as I'm lucky to have others. I do love my Camaro, though.

Synyster · 08-07-2012, 04:59 PM

I'm prepared to keep and maintain my SS for the better part of my life. I'm 18 and it's my daily driver. In a couple years I'll buy something else as a daily and the SS will be retired as purely a weekend toy (with a blown 416...).

All Star · 08-07-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oyealiz

I've autocrossed my Vettes for years, but haven't had a chance to autocross the Camaro. Didn't go well, eh?!

117th out of 124 cars...my friend from the forum didn't fare much better the first time around either.

Had a blast though.

Candy_Camaro · 08-07-2012, 06:20 PM

This was our dream car so we will keep it until we can get a ZL1.

jshaf · 08-07-2012, 06:25 PM

never owned a camaro til this one, have never owned a car that suited me better!

brandonrr · 08-07-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshaf

never owned a camaro til this one, have never owned a car that suited me better!

swap out those really nice RS rims for the nice-ish 18" ones and your car would look just like mine.

did you get the stripes added to the car or did it come with them?
i had to get the stripes added on mine, but since it was worked into the deal, it didn't cost me anything (standard rally stripes). even if they wouldn't do the stripes for free, i would have still gotten them. SIM almost needs stripes IMO.

08-06-2012, 08:58 PM	#27
BiG_TiMe SoCal HT5! Drives: Makayla ;) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,197 View My Garage	can't see myself driving anything else __________________ Build Thread

08-06-2012, 09:06 PM	#28
otter Drives: Ashen Gray 1LT Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Posts: 379	I love my Camaro. Might up grade when the 50th annversary edition comes out. __________________

08-06-2012, 09:08 PM	#29
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 45th 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 122	I believe this Camaro is my gateway car. I've loved all things cars and trucks my entire life, but this is the first (of many hopefully) "cool" car that I have owned that isn't just a regular, run-of-the-mill econobox. This might be the car that opens the floodgates for me. Right now I am too early in my career to be able to afford one on my own, so my dad and I each paid half for our Camaro. I like all cars and was researching Challengers and 5.0s also, but I think the only car he would ever go halvsies in with me was for a Camaro (not that that's a bad thing!). He never said it because he knows how much I like cars and looking at different ones to compare, but I kind of got that vibe in the few days leading up to the day we bought our 45th. All-in-all this is definitely a one-of-a-kind amazing car that I will keep and cherish forever, but I definitely do not plan on stopping at that! I have a long list of cars I want to own at some point in my life. __________________

08-06-2012, 10:03 PM	#31
mmartian Drives: 2011 Camaro XM Appearance Package Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: College park MD Posts: 370	Yes! Yes! Yes! When I first got it I loved it and I shared. I let my son in law drive it, my wife, my son (daughter cant drive clutch) But now no one will touch it- they all feel uneasy about driving it for fear of damaging it and crushing my spirit. I was thinking about getting a zl1 but down deep i know I would have to get it repainted to cyber grey and have my stripes put on. I want no other look on no other car. __________________ Very proud owner of a 2011 Camaro with the XM appearance package AND...(in order) Personalized "KEG" License plate MRT Version 2 Axle Back Cobra XRS-9965 Radar Detector Rider Graphix XM hood spears Big Worm Vinyl for bowties Emblem pros XM Badges/Emblems Airaid Cold Air Intake NEXT UP: Interior LED conversion/footwell lights ON DECK: Engine Cover

08-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#34
Heaven_is_inferno_orange GM Technician Drives: 11 SS/RS M6, 2002 TA M6, 85' El Cam Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,106 View My Garage	This is my It car. It always has been. It is the only car model I've ever chosen to own and I have no plans of ever changing that. Nothing makes me feel the way a Camaro does. I've never stopped thinking about the 3rd gen and 4th gen I owned in the past and with all of the love Ive poured into Sasuke I know I will never be able to part with him. I'll just have to buy him a few brothers and sisters. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

08-06-2012, 08:33 PM	#26
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 928 View My Garage	Yes my Camaro is THE car for me, it will never willingly leave my possession.

08-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#30
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 167	This Camaro is my "it" car. I remember seeing the concept back in '06 when I was only 16 and fell in love with it... Now 2012 and I finally have it in my driveway, same silver metallic. Even after all that time, I still had the same amount of excitement as I did the first time I saw the concept. I hope I never have to part with it and can put it away one day. It's the most amazing affordable car I have laid eyes on and I'm so glad I have one of my own. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

08-06-2012, 10:40 PM	#32
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 415	I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

08-07-2012, 05:39 AM	#36
Skizioli Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS IOM Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 232	I would consider the camaro my "it" car. Its got the best of both worlds, drop dead gorgeous looks, and good fuel economy, which I need as I drive alot. So it doesn't have SS power? I'm fine with that and happy to say even after test driving the V8 I don't have the bug. It just makes me happy to know I'm 23 and could get her myself

08-07-2012, 05:52 AM	#37
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,001 View My Garage	after customizing my bullet it kind of grew on me ,i love and enjoy this car so much that i would never give it up to anyone ,it's the coolest and most enjoyed car i've ever driven even more than my EVO. __________________

08-07-2012, 06:31 AM	#38
camoman Drives: 2010 1SS IBM L99 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miramar Florida Posts: 265	YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

08-07-2012, 07:00 AM	#39
All Star Ron Paul 2012 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ocean County, New Jersey Posts: 510	I was obsessed with mine, until I attempted to autocross it. __________________

08-07-2012, 01:53 PM	#40
linc400 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 196	Tough call. It is my first brand new car after many years of driving. But it is not my everything I ever wanted fantasy car. So I can't say I have no plans of ever getting rid of it, but have no current plans to do so. I was not happy ABM was no longer offered, and now hate how Carbon Flash and a black interior gets filthy so fast on a daily driver convertible. I am also not happy to see all the little chips and scratches that show up even though I am being careful. So in 10 years, this car probably won't look so hot anymore, and I will definitely be tired of hand washing it (I am already). Maybe I will trade it in on a C6 Camaro if they look decent, or something else in a domestic 2 door, preferably convertible. But if all that is available are little 4 door econoboxes in a few years because of CAFE or some other reason, I am not trading it in for one of those. Especially not a foreign one.

08-07-2012, 02:10 PM	#43
keegan Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bloomfield, MI Posts: 53 View My Garage	Yea but I would like it to be a v8 __________________ MODS -MRT v2.0 Exhaust -HOOD SPEARS -WINDOW TINTS -TAILIGHT/SIDEMARKER TINTS -POWDER COATED RIMS -RED CALIPERS -2 12" TYPE R SUBWOOFERS -BLACK BOWTIES

08-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#44
brandonrr LFX is not the average V6 Drives: 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 314	hell yeah this is "THE" car for me! i love everything about it. great power, cheap to insure by similar comparison, best looking cars on the road IMO and nobody has anything negative to say about it. i was shocked how much people didn't like that smiling mazda 3 i had before my camaro. i never gave much thought towards parking until i got my camaro. now, i will go out of the way, just to park without other cars next to me. if i have to park next to somebody, i try to park next to nicer cars and avoid cars that are poorly maintained or have a lot of cosmetic damage, as the owner/s are less likely to care if their car door hits someone else's car. i liked mine so much that i didn't even put a 2nd thought toward what the replacement would be after the accident. the fact that i was able to upgrade from 1LS to 1LT was just a bonus, thanks to it being discounted to a price that i have seen some 1LSs go for. __________________ White 2011 Mustang 5.0 - 4/13/13--current Silver Ice Metallic 2012 Camaro 1LT - 7/27/12--4/13/13 - traded in for mustang Victory Red 2012 Camaro 1LS - 3/27/12 - 7/10/12--totaled POS 2011 Mazda 3 - traded in for camaro 2001 Ford F-150 - traded in for mazda

08-07-2012, 04:59 PM	#46
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,122	I'm prepared to keep and maintain my SS for the better part of my life. I'm 18 and it's my daily driver. In a couple years I'll buy something else as a daily and the SS will be retired as purely a weekend toy (with a blown 416...).

08-07-2012, 06:20 PM	#48
Candy_Camaro Amanda Drives: 2012 IBM 2LS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 744 View My Garage	This was our dream car so we will keep it until we can get a ZL1.

08-07-2012, 06:25 PM	#49
jshaf Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 2,413	never owned a camaro til this one, have never owned a car that suited me better! __________________ Vararam Intake, MRT V1, Helmholtz Chambers,35% tint, 20" Polished OEM Rims, 6.5 Polk Components(Doors), Alpine 710W amp, 10" Alpine Sub, Custom Leather Seats, Etc. Build #14619(06-03-2009)