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Old 01-25-2012, 11:25 AM   #32
GoldenBear
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I think it really depends on where one is in one's life. Timing is very important. At times it makes sense to wait a bit, while at other times it makes sense to take action. Since I currently have limited amount of garage space available for new vehicles, and I'm not a "trade in every couple of years" kind of guy, I decided to wait and see if Chevrolet would produce a factory built high performance 5th Gen Camaro Convertible. I knew that it might not happen, since last time that Chevrolet produced a factory built four seat convertible with at least 450 HP was the gorgeous 1970 Chevelle LS6 Convertible, but I thought it was worth the wait, since I knew that the reward would potentially be so good.

Therefore, I was extremely pleased when Chevrolet announced that a ZL1 Convertible would be produced, and I knew immediately that the 2013 ZL1 Convertible would be the right vehicle at this time for me. There will be vehicles that will be produced in the future that will have new and improved performance and features, but the 2013 ZL1 Convertible is the right combination of features, styling, performance, and emotional connection, which can't be over stated, for me. It will never be 1969 again, but we will soon be able to drive a new vehicle that will have the ability to give us evocations, if only for a moment or two. of that bygone era when just about anything seemed possible.

In addition, as Scott pointed out, those of us who were around when the original Camaro was first released should make the most of the time that we have while we still can, while still being responsible, of course.
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