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ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:21 PM

This is my first post but I've been coming to this site for a while now. I have to agree with another member, GameOver620, for saying this site is like crack. I can't stop checking the site, looking for new updates and pictures.

The problem is that I've become so hooked on the 2010 that I am thinking of selling my '68. I've had the car since 1990, over half my life and have never thought of selling it until now.

I attached a picture of my car and can't believe I'm thinking of selling it but at the same time the new one is nice.

So am I crazy or not?

rolnslo · 11-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time?

I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it.

With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now.

Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

camaropete · 11-04-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time?

I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it.

With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now.

Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

I agree. Keep the '68. It will just keep going up in value now.

camaropete · 11-04-2008, 05:31 PM

I also agree that this site really is like crack. And all the SEMA news isn't helping any.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:34 PM

Sell the Avalanche, hmm..... I hadn't thought of that one, not a bad idea. Best case would be to have a 2010 with the same color scheme sitting right next to my '68. That would be awesome. I have to start playing the lottery!!!

camarofanatic · 11-04-2008, 05:34 PM

thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

GeoffP · 11-04-2008, 05:37 PM

I've got a 68 and an 87 with a 2010 on the way. The 87 is the likely candidate to go unless I can talk my wife into having all three cars. I will NOT be selling my 68 any time soon. I would keep the 68 since it's been in the family for so long. It would be like selling a family member that you love and would miss (and regret selling!).

Hoss · 11-04-2008, 05:38 PM

I would keep the 68 for sure. Hold out on the purchase of a new one till you can afford the downpayment.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofanatic

thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

No, I haven't gone to any shows with it. I have heard that alot about people regretting selling.

GeoffP · 11-04-2008, 05:43 PM

I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86.

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffP

I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86.

Back in about '91 a buddy of mine had an IROC and wanted to trade. It was a nice car. That's my second favorite body style after the '67 - '69.

*KILLER74Z28* · 11-04-2008, 06:50 PM

If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it...

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it...

Yeah, I don't owe anything on the '68, but the issue is affording the payment on the 2010. I do think you guys are helping me to come to my senses though. I'll have the Avalanche paid off in 4 years, maybe hold off 'till then.

Txturbo · 11-04-2008, 06:57 PM

wow...thats crazy talk. I'm keeping my 1st gen.

*KILLER74Z28* · 11-04-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ls6camaro

Yeah, I don't owe anything on the '68, but the issue is affording the payment on the 2010. I do think you guys are helping me to come to my senses though. I'll have the Avalanche paid off in 4 years, maybe hold off 'till then.

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ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

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That was awesome. Thanks.

bolteon593 · 11-04-2008, 07:06 PM

are those the stock rear quarters?

i'm really digging the stance and shape of the body. pm me if you have a chance.

SS4EVER · 11-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Beautiful car! Keep it... trust me...

ls6camaro · 11-04-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bolteon593

are those the stock rear quarters?

i'm really digging the stance and shape of the body. pm me if you have a chance.

No, those are fiberglass flares in the rear. I guess it was a cheaper alternative to tubbing it and it gives it a really mean stance. I attached a couple more pics for different angles.

*Milk 1027* · 11-04-2008, 07:41 PM

Here's my two cents.
Every person on this board is a car enthusiast, and especially a Camaro enthusiast. No matter who you ask everyone will say that you should keep the car. Especially since it's a '67-'69 which is like the holy grail of Camaros, and I doubt anyone here would disagree with me. And trust me I know how it feels to get rid of a car you like. I'm looking to sell my '74 wnem I'm ready to buy a new car but even though it's not as amazing as yours I am very well attached to it.
Now the Avalanche you say are about to pay off in 4 years. By way of my uneducated guessing i'm going to say that trying to sell it would be a pain in the @$$. Mostly because of the way the economy is right now and the ups and downs of gas prices. My parents and I recently tried to sell our 2006 Durango and needless to say that we walked out of the whole experience wishing we had never bought it.

So in summary, I would keep that beautiful Camaro and try to pay off the Avalanche before buying a new car. But if you can afford it, hey who's stopping you? Right?
Maybe if you wait a little longer you can get your hands on a slightly used2010 that you like and buy it for a lot less.

But that's just one person's opinion it's all up to you.

fsuredneck · 11-04-2008, 07:42 PM

I would definitely keep the '68 just for its sheer beauty. Well modified.

playhard67 · 11-04-2008, 08:04 PM

that 'maro is badass. Keep it.

str8himalaya · 11-04-2008, 09:41 PM

You can't be serious! Don't get rid of that beautiful car! The new camaro can wait, getting rid of that '68 will sting forever, trust me. I watched my dad get rid of his '67 and '69 Z28 and he doesn't go a day without regretting it. Don't do it for your sanity!

*Moose* · 11-04-2008, 10:08 PM

First, welcome!

And thanks for joining.

If you can afford to, my personal opinion; KEEP THE '68! And get a 5th Gen.!

I'm going through a similar dilemma. I love my '99, but can't justify keeping it, buying the 5th Gen., and having 3 cars.

So, I'm not sure what to do. :(

But as I said, if you can afford both, KEEP THE '68! It's beautiful.

stovt001 · 11-04-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

Now THERE'S a thinker!

11-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
ls6camaro Drives: 68 Camaro-03 Avalanche-06 Monte SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 22 View My Garage	Crazy for thinking of selling my '68 and getting a 2010 This is my first post but I've been coming to this site for a while now. I have to agree with another member, GameOver620, for saying this site is like crack. I can't stop checking the site, looking for new updates and pictures. The problem is that I've become so hooked on the 2010 that I am thinking of selling my '68. I've had the car since 1990, over half my life and have never thought of selling it until now. I attached a picture of my car and can't believe I'm thinking of selling it but at the same time the new one is nice. So am I crazy or not? Attached Images

11-04-2008, 05:37 PM	#7
GeoffP Drives: 68 Camaro 87 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	I've got a 68 and an 87 with a 2010 on the way. The 87 is the likely candidate to go unless I can talk my wife into having all three cars. I will NOT be selling my 68 any time soon. I would keep the 68 since it's been in the family for so long. It would be like selling a family member that you love and would miss (and regret selling!). __________________ GeoffP 68 Camaro LT1 T-56 87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS on order

11-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
GeoffP Drives: 68 Camaro 87 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	I regretted selling my 87 IROC so much that I bought it back the first chance I got - that's the biggest reason I'm second guessing selling it now. I think I could stand it though if I really love the 2010 like I think I will. I know for sure I will not be selling the 68 as it's been in my family since 86. __________________ GeoffP 68 Camaro LT1 T-56 87 Camaro IROC-Z LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS on order

11-04-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,368 View My Garage	If you don't owe anything on it why sell it? I say keep it and order the 2010. Trust me; you'll regret it the minute the new owner drives off in it... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

11-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#14
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	wow...thats crazy talk. I'm keeping my 1st gen. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

11-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#2
rolnslo Farewell 2010 1LT/RS... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,304 View My Garage	Just something to think about....fast forward 10 years....how much is each car worth at that time? I've owned and sold a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon, and a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon. For all three, I never lost a dime on them, including purchase price, upgrades, and maintenance, when I sold them. Old cars hold their value over time and are like a savings account you can actually enjoy while you have it. With a 2010 Camaro, it's going to depreciate, a lot, for years until it starts to appreciate like your '68 is right now. Garage the '68 and sell the Avalanche in the background instead.

11-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
camaropete I love crepes Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,313 View My Garage	I also agree that this site really is like crack. And all the SEMA news isn't helping any.

11-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
ls6camaro Drives: 68 Camaro-03 Avalanche-06 Monte SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 22 View My Garage	Sell the Avalanche, hmm..... I hadn't thought of that one, not a bad idea. Best case would be to have a 2010 with the same color scheme sitting right next to my '68. That would be awesome. I have to start playing the lottery!!!

11-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	thats a nice 68....i regret selling my 69 camaro a year ago....got into my first accident with my truck and need to make amends being 17 insurance went through the roof so i needed money.....btw were u at led east with that camaro?

11-04-2008, 05:38 PM	#8
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	I would keep the 68 for sure. Hold out on the purchase of a new one till you can afford the downpayment.

11-04-2008, 07:06 PM	#17
bolteon593 Drives: 2011 GT500 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 895	are those the stock rear quarters? i'm really digging the stance and shape of the body. pm me if you have a chance.

11-04-2008, 07:09 PM	#18
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	Beautiful car! Keep it... trust me... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

11-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#20
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,306 View My Garage	Here's my two cents. Every person on this board is a car enthusiast, and especially a Camaro enthusiast. No matter who you ask everyone will say that you should keep the car. Especially since it's a '67-'69 which is like the holy grail of Camaros, and I doubt anyone here would disagree with me. And trust me I know how it feels to get rid of a car you like. I'm looking to sell my '74 wnem I'm ready to buy a new car but even though it's not as amazing as yours I am very well attached to it. Now the Avalanche you say are about to pay off in 4 years. By way of my uneducated guessing i'm going to say that trying to sell it would be a pain in the @$$. Mostly because of the way the economy is right now and the ups and downs of gas prices. My parents and I recently tried to sell our 2006 Durango and needless to say that we walked out of the whole experience wishing we had never bought it. So in summary, I would keep that beautiful Camaro and try to pay off the Avalanche before buying a new car. But if you can afford it, hey who's stopping you? Right? Maybe if you wait a little longer you can get your hands on a slightly used2010 that you like and buy it for a lot less. But that's just one person's opinion it's all up to you. __________________

11-04-2008, 07:42 PM	#21
fsuredneck Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 278 View My Garage	I would definitely keep the '68 just for its sheer beauty. Well modified. Last edited by fsuredneck; 11-04-2008 at 09:33 PM.

11-04-2008, 08:04 PM	#22
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,864	that 'maro is badass. Keep it. __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

11-04-2008, 09:41 PM	#23
str8himalaya Glad to be here... Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 117	You can't be serious! Don't get rid of that beautiful car! The new camaro can wait, getting rid of that '68 will sting forever, trust me. I watched my dad get rid of his '67 and '69 Z28 and he doesn't go a day without regretting it. Don't do it for your sanity! __________________ Buddy (that owns a mustang GT) to a tech at auto club: I am getting killed by camaros at the strip...what do i have to do to beat one? Tech back to my buddy: Buy a camaro... Buddy: Turns around and walks away with head down... Gotta love GM!

11-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#24
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 4,016	First, welcome! And thanks for joining. If you can afford to, my personal opinion; KEEP THE '68! And get a 5th Gen.! I'm going through a similar dilemma. I love my '99, but can't justify keeping it, buying the 5th Gen., and having 3 cars. So, I'm not sure what to do. :( But as I said, if you can afford both, KEEP THE '68! It's beautiful.