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SuperSport2011 · 07-16-2012, 04:38 PM

So before you got your camaro, did you have to make some kind of a deal with your other half/family in order to get your car or was everything cool, just said I'm buying a camaro and that's it?

mmartian · 07-16-2012, 04:41 PM

unfortunatly i got it without telling my wife. She knew i was going to get a car soon (totaled my other one) but she did not know what i was going to get I paid for it later

camarozzzz · 07-16-2012, 04:41 PM

My money, did my research. Jumped right in when I found the one that was priced well and had all the features I wanted!

babytiger · 07-16-2012, 04:41 PM

Well, since it's HER car, lol. She didn't ask me, but I get to take care of it... and drive it occasionally. And I'm fine with that

BowtieBelle · 07-16-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

So before you got your camaro, did you have to make some kind of a deal with your other half in order to get your car or was everything cool, just said I'm buying a camaro and that's it?

My "other half" (boyfriend) told me it was irresponsible and a waste of money to get a new Camaro, that I'd never actually do it and that it'd be a stupid decision. (Maybe I should note that he wanted a new Camaro but could not afford it...)

So because I wanted to be stupid, irresponsible and wasteful, I went and signed the paperwork the next day

GretchenGotGrowl · 07-16-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mmartian

unfortunatly i got it without telling my wife. She knew i was going to get a car soon (totaled my other one) but she did not know what i was going to get I paid for it later

Easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission!

kjkjr27 · 07-16-2012, 04:47 PM

Mine started out as a joke between my dad and I and a couple of months later i was driving out of the dealership in my brand new '11 ordered just the way i wanted

Oxtar41 · 07-16-2012, 04:48 PM

I was single at the time when I bought mine. Only regret (sometimes) is trading in my truck for it. I had a beautiful teal green 2008 silverado with all the options. Loved that truck and I only paid 24,000 out the door for it. It was the last 08 on the lot, GM had some specials and since I used to work at the dealer they gave me employee discount on top, so I paid 24,000 for a 37,000 dollar truck.

When I traded it in they gave me 24,200 at the same dealer lol so I made 200 bucks driving the truck for 2 years. Still kinda miss it though.

1BADLS3 · 07-16-2012, 04:52 PM

My other half is officially banned from dispensing any vehicle purchasing advice, so it was a short discussion and mostly smiles and agreement. (He picked up one of the first B8 S4's to hit the West Coast, and it wasn't cheap!)

mmartian · 07-16-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission!

aint that the truth, if i had done it the other way around I would have been driving a "practical" car

TJR1952 · 07-16-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

So before you got your camaro, did you have to make some kind of a deal with your other half/family in order to get your car or was everything cool, just said I'm buying a camaro and that's it?

I live by the saying "Happy wife happy life"
First i got her what she wanted to drive. When i told her i was getting a camaro , her comment "Oh , thats nice"

airborne0073 · 07-16-2012, 05:08 PM

I had to say I wouldnt look for new car for atleast 2 yrs......we shall see, lol

Dan1028 · 07-16-2012, 05:33 PM

My wife made me trade in my Prelude :(. She said we didn't have a need for three cars for only two people, especially when two of the three cars only have two doors.

Dawn55430 · 07-16-2012, 05:39 PM

Yup, negotiated for quite a few months before we actually started shopping. He thought I should have a practical car, I wanted fun. We both agreed NOTHING with 4 doors, so that alone limited the options.

I've been lusting after Camaros for too many years to count, so I had worn him down to at least agreeing to test drive one before we even left home. Once we drove everything with 2 doors, we both agreed the Camaro was a pretty nice ride. The only sticking point for hubby was the rear wheel drive in the winter. After all this is Minnesota, and this was supposed to be my daily driver. He was NOT going to agree to let me commandeer his truck for 3 months just because I wanted an impractical winter car.

So we compromised, I would get good winter tires, and after the roads were plowed I WAS going to drive this car in the winter. His truck would be for those super snowy days or if I had to get somewhere before the road crews went through.

Pretty happy at the moment, but this is subject to change come January.

07-16-2012, 04:38 PM	#1
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 954 View My Garage	did you have to make a deal So before you got your camaro, did you have to make some kind of a deal with your other half/family in order to get your car or was everything cool, just said I'm buying a camaro and that's it?

07-16-2012, 04:41 PM	#2
mmartian Drives: 2011 Camaro XM Appearance Package Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: College park MD Posts: 370	unfortunatly i got it without telling my wife. She knew i was going to get a car soon (totaled my other one) but she did not know what i was going to get I paid for it later __________________ 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

07-16-2012, 04:47 PM	#7
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Mine started out as a joke between my dad and I and a couple of months later i was driving out of the dealership in my brand new '11 ordered just the way i wanted __________________ Twitch Youtube

07-16-2012, 04:48 PM	#8
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	I was single at the time when I bought mine. Only regret (sometimes) is trading in my truck for it. I had a beautiful teal green 2008 silverado with all the options. Loved that truck and I only paid 24,000 out the door for it. It was the last 08 on the lot, GM had some specials and since I used to work at the dealer they gave me employee discount on top, so I paid 24,000 for a 37,000 dollar truck. When I traded it in they gave me 24,200 at the same dealer lol so I made 200 bucks driving the truck for 2 years. Still kinda miss it though. __________________

07-16-2012, 05:08 PM	#12
airborne0073 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: raeford nc Posts: 92	I had to say I wouldnt look for new car for atleast 2 yrs......we shall see, lol __________________ 2010 SS M6, muffler delete, bbk long tubes,intune tuner, hurst short throw, hall tech cold air intake , 4.11s RPM Cam, LS6 ported oil pump , timing chain upgrade, thanks to my loving wife!!!!!!!!

07-16-2012, 04:41 PM	#3
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	My money, did my research. Jumped right in when I found the one that was priced well and had all the features I wanted!

07-16-2012, 04:41 PM	#4
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Well, since it's HER car, lol. She didn't ask me, but I get to take care of it... and drive it occasionally. And I'm fine with that

07-16-2012, 04:52 PM	#9
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	My other half is officially banned from dispensing any vehicle purchasing advice, so it was a short discussion and mostly smiles and agreement. (He picked up one of the first B8 S4's to hit the West Coast, and it wasn't cheap!)

07-16-2012, 05:33 PM	#13
Dan1028 Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 226	My wife made me trade in my Prelude :(. She said we didn't have a need for three cars for only two people, especially when two of the three cars only have two doors. __________________ Current Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Past Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude SS LEFT HAND DRIVE

07-16-2012, 05:39 PM	#14
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Yup, negotiated for quite a few months before we actually started shopping. He thought I should have a practical car, I wanted fun. We both agreed NOTHING with 4 doors, so that alone limited the options. I've been lusting after Camaros for too many years to count, so I had worn him down to at least agreeing to test drive one before we even left home. Once we drove everything with 2 doors, we both agreed the Camaro was a pretty nice ride. The only sticking point for hubby was the rear wheel drive in the winter. After all this is Minnesota, and this was supposed to be my daily driver. He was NOT going to agree to let me commandeer his truck for 3 months just because I wanted an impractical winter car. So we compromised, I would get good winter tires, and after the roads were plowed I WAS going to drive this car in the winter. His truck would be for those super snowy days or if I had to get somewhere before the road crews went through. Pretty happy at the moment, but this is subject to change come January.