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kardut · 12-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Hi...just wanted to introduce myself and thank everyone for all of the helpful advice I've read on here.

Our story: My husband has long wanted a 1st generation Camaro. Me being the dutiful wife kept telling him all the practical reasons we shouldn't get a 30-year-old car and was able to "keep him in line." After he came back from a tour in Iraq, he heard about the plans for the 2010. A trip to Disney last year, where they had the 2010 on display at Test Track, sealed the deal for him (it was all I could do to pull him away from the display so we could get on some more rides). Still, I kept trying to steer him towards more "practical" cars. With our teenage daughter getting her drivers license, the plan was for her to get his Camry and he would get a new car.

Flash forward to last month, when we test drove a new Camaro. He was already sold before he even got behind the wheel; I was still stubbornly holding onto getting a Lexus or Acura or something and was giving him a hard time about this "midlife crisis car." As soon as I sat inside it, I, too, fell in love. We placed our order for a 2SS/RS RY auto (if you've ever driven in DC-area rush hour, you'll understand why we chose this option) with sunroof and polished wheels. Ordered 12/1, TPW 1/18. I can honestly say I think I'm even more excited than he is at this point....and I'm not a car fanatic by any means.

This will be our first American car in about 30 years, and I'm excited to venture away from the Toyotas and Hondas of our past. In fact, the other day he mentioned a possible tour in Afghanistan, and all I could honestly think was, "wow, I'll have the Camaro to myself for a few months!"

Anyway, just glad to be here, and look forward to taking delivery.

12-23-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
kardut Drives: 2SS/RS RY Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 67	Another newbie Hi...just wanted to introduce myself and thank everyone for all of the helpful advice I've read on here. Our story: My husband has long wanted a 1st generation Camaro. Me being the dutiful wife kept telling him all the practical reasons we shouldn't get a 30-year-old car and was able to "keep him in line." After he came back from a tour in Iraq, he heard about the plans for the 2010. A trip to Disney last year, where they had the 2010 on display at Test Track, sealed the deal for him (it was all I could do to pull him away from the display so we could get on some more rides). Still, I kept trying to steer him towards more "practical" cars. With our teenage daughter getting her drivers license, the plan was for her to get his Camry and he would get a new car. Flash forward to last month, when we test drove a new Camaro. He was already sold before he even got behind the wheel; I was still stubbornly holding onto getting a Lexus or Acura or something and was giving him a hard time about this "midlife crisis car." As soon as I sat inside it, I, too, fell in love. We placed our order for a 2SS/RS RY auto (if you've ever driven in DC-area rush hour, you'll understand why we chose this option) with sunroof and polished wheels. Ordered 12/1, TPW 1/18. I can honestly say I think I'm even more excited than he is at this point....and I'm not a car fanatic by any means. This will be our first American car in about 30 years, and I'm excited to venture away from the Toyotas and Hondas of our past. In fact, the other day he mentioned a possible tour in Afghanistan, and all I could honestly think was, "wow, I'll have the Camaro to myself for a few months!" Anyway, just glad to be here, and look forward to taking delivery.