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Baba · 09-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Now you know what "permagrin" is all about. Driving the Camaro 'vert is a SWEET experience.

I agree with you on the color selection for the '12's. Frankly, it's stupifying that there aren't more color choices available. Someone at GM is asleep at the wheel, so to speak and "there ain't no one wakin' him up".

If you absolutely, positively have to have a RJT, you may just have to settle for an '11 WITHOUT the backup camera, adjustable passenger seat, new tonneau and leather dash(?). Who knows whether the RJT will ever be available again? What if you sustain body / paint damage? Will there be enough paint available? A touch-up is one thing, an involved respray may be something entirely different. I just don't have enough insight into whether this is / would become a significant issue. Other RJT owners might be better able to opine on that.

If you must have a RJT, you may have to conduct an extensive search to find a new one somewhere in the country / Canada(?) and then pick it up / have it shipped to you. Are you willing to settle for a used one? Are you willing to settle for an SS if a 2LT can't be found? Are you willing to compromise on the color in order to get everything else you desire?

When I purchased my Saturn AURA XR a few years back, I, like you, knew exactly what I wanted. As it was the end of the model year with changes coming to the new model year which were not appealing to me, and I ultimately settled for a black leather interior rather than a Morocco Brown interior. In the end, I liked the car and everything about it perfectly. I didn't want to compromise on any of the factory options and packages and I didn't. Although I wasn't in a position needing to buy a new car due to problems with our old cars, I also didn't want to hunt one down somewhere in the country, either. I would, however, make the same compromise again in order to get what I valued most. That is me, however. Not everyone would make the same choice.

Considering you won't be ready to buy until at least sometime in November, will there even be a new 2LT RJT available somewhere? Who knows? The only way to find out is to start looking everyday on every dealer website in every State you can think of, starting with ones closest to you.

Just thought I'd share some of these thoughts and my recent experience about "compromise". Hopefully, you'll take with you from this some "food for thought" and, perhaps, it's stoked your motivation even more for a RJT (although you seem plenty motivated).

Good luck and keep us posted as to your thoughts and search for your perfect Camaro Convertible.

Lightrider · 09-03-2011, 04:51 PM

I say get the RJT b/c that's the color you love. As others have said, the back-up camera and tonneau cover are not big deals or could be added later. Power passenger seat, meh...I don't care too much about that one either.

But RJT is not easily or inexpensively added later.

Without Remorse · 09-04-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ambientweather

RJT is beautiful.

This!

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Originally Posted by Wantconvertible

RJT is beautiful.Get it

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Originally Posted by woodj

RJT is beautiful although right this second in my garage RJT is dirty.

Ditto!

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Originally Posted by LessSinister

Here's another vote for the RJT and if you can get a deal on an '11 all the better. It's still a new car regardless of 11 or 12.

Yeppers!

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Originally Posted by WCoolBreeze

If I was to get a Convertable I would go with the same color I have NOW - RJT. LOVE THE COLOR>

Walt B.

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Originally Posted by Lightrider

I say get the RJT b/c that's the color you love. As others have said, the back-up camera and tonneau cover are not big deals or could be added later. Power passenger seat, meh...I don't care too much about that one either.

But RJT is not easily or inexpensively added later.

I love RJT. It is the perfect amount of flash without being too flashy, classy without being too classy, badass without being......Never mind, its BADASS!

Nutbutt · 09-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Go RJT !

CooG · 09-05-2011, 08:12 AM

Not to hammer on you RJT guys.....but I think its the worst color of all the Camaros. Just my opinion I know, but it just does not remind me of a sports car color - esp. with the tan top. Its a Cadillac/Buick color. Plus, its one of those colors that shows dirt in heartbeat.

Love my red, but if I could do it again, I'd be on a Summit White like a white on rice! Red would be my second choice followed by IOM.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying your cars, but it's a color I would not even consider.

Papa T · 09-05-2011, 08:52 AM

Red Jewel Tint coat I Love it, love it, love it, everyday!!!

But get the color that makes you go "Oh yeah, that's my car!!" every time you look at it. I have owned my RJT for 1yr and I still catch my self looking over my shoulder with my perma-grin.

Keith.M · 09-05-2011, 09:25 AM

Victory Red!

Without Remorse · 09-05-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

Not to hammer on you RJT guys.....but I think its the worst color of all the Camaros. Just my opinion I know, but it just does not remind me of a sports car color - esp. with the tan top. Its a Cadillac/Buick color. Plus, its one of those colors that shows dirt in heartbeat.

Love my red, but if I could do it again, I'd be on a Summit White like a white on rice! Red would be my second choice followed by IOM.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying your cars, but it's a color I would not even consider.

Why you gotta hate? J/K man, thats why they give us so many choices. Everyone has different tastes. I would never consider RY, VR, SIM, SGM, or ABM. I could live with the rest......but the color that has really grown on me is SW. If I had to do it over again, I would be torn between staying with RJT or going SW w/IOM stripes and interior.

Baba · 09-05-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

...if I could do it again, I'd be on a Summit White like a white on rice! Red would be my second choice followed by IOM.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying your cars, but it's a color I would not even consider.

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Originally Posted by Without Remorse

......the color that has really grown on me is SW. If I had to do it over again, I would be torn between staying with RJT or going SW w/IOM stripes and interior.

Summit White is so conspicuous it's become "stealthy" (just messin' with you guys).

woodj · 09-06-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

Not to hammer on you RJT guys.....but I think its the worst color of all the Camaros. Just my opinion I know, but it just does not remind me of a sports car color - esp. with the tan top. Its a Cadillac/Buick color. Plus, its one of those colors that shows dirt in heartbeat.

Love my red, but if I could do it again, I'd be on a Summit White like a white on rice! Red would be my second choice followed by IOM.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying your cars, but it's a color I would not even consider.

I have seen plenty of Corvettes and Mustangs in dark red with beige tops so I'm not sure why you think it's not a sports car color. The Cadillacs I've seen with the color combination also look good. There's really nothing as American as a classic looking Cadillac. I wouldn't want a Cadillac but I think they look good.

Without Remorse · 09-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

I have seen plenty of Corvettes and Mustangs in dark red with beige tops so I'm not sure why you think it's not a sports car color. The Cadillacs I've seen with the color combination also look good. There's really nothing as American as a classic looking Cadillac. I wouldn't want a Cadillac but I think they look good.

Agreed. It is very similar IMO to candy apple red which historically has coated some of the best sports and muscle cars around. The problem is that the color was stolen/borrowed by minivan manufacturers to make their piles of crap look more sporty. It didn't work BTW.

Blitz · 09-10-2011, 04:22 PM

2011 RJT is my vote... there won't be too many RJT verts out there, ever.

Also, IMO, the changes for '12 were not that significant.

09-03-2011, 04:36 PM	#15
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Now you know what "permagrin" is all about. Driving the Camaro 'vert is a SWEET experience. I agree with you on the color selection for the '12's. Frankly, it's stupifying that there aren't more color choices available. Someone at GM is asleep at the wheel, so to speak and "there ain't no one wakin' him up". If you absolutely, positively have to have a RJT, you may just have to settle for an '11 WITHOUT the backup camera, adjustable passenger seat, new tonneau and leather dash(?). Who knows whether the RJT will ever be available again? What if you sustain body / paint damage? Will there be enough paint available? A touch-up is one thing, an involved respray may be something entirely different. I just don't have enough insight into whether this is / would become a significant issue. Other RJT owners might be better able to opine on that. If you must have a RJT, you may have to conduct an extensive search to find a new one somewhere in the country / Canada(?) and then pick it up / have it shipped to you. Are you willing to settle for a used one? Are you willing to settle for an SS if a 2LT can't be found? Are you willing to compromise on the color in order to get everything else you desire? When I purchased my Saturn AURA XR a few years back, I, like you, knew exactly what I wanted. As it was the end of the model year with changes coming to the new model year which were not appealing to me, and I ultimately settled for a black leather interior rather than a Morocco Brown interior. In the end, I liked the car and everything about it perfectly. I didn't want to compromise on any of the factory options and packages and I didn't. Although I wasn't in a position needing to buy a new car due to problems with our old cars, I also didn't want to hunt one down somewhere in the country, either. I would, however, make the same compromise again in order to get what I valued most. That is me, however. Not everyone would make the same choice. Considering you won't be ready to buy until at least sometime in November, will there even be a new 2LT RJT available somewhere? Who knows? The only way to find out is to start looking everyday on every dealer website in every State you can think of, starting with ones closest to you. Just thought I'd share some of these thoughts and my recent experience about "compromise". Hopefully, you'll take with you from this some "food for thought" and, perhaps, it's stoked your motivation even more for a RJT (although you seem plenty motivated). Good luck and keep us posted as to your thoughts and search for your perfect Camaro Convertible. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Last edited by Baba; 09-03-2011 at 04:47 PM.

09-04-2011, 10:56 AM	#18
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Go RJT ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

09-05-2011, 08:12 AM	#19
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Not to hammer on you RJT guys.....but I think its the worst color of all the Camaros. Just my opinion I know, but it just does not remind me of a sports car color - esp. with the tan top. Its a Cadillac/Buick color. Plus, its one of those colors that shows dirt in heartbeat. Love my red, but if I could do it again, I'd be on a Summit White like a white on rice! Red would be my second choice followed by IOM. I'm glad you guys are enjoying your cars, but it's a color I would not even consider. Last edited by CooG; 09-05-2011 at 03:11 PM.

09-05-2011, 08:52 AM	#20
Papa T Drives: 2011 2LT RJT, 6A, 19" polished Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 747 View My Garage	Red Jewel Tint coat I Love it, love it, love it, everyday!!! But get the color that makes you go "Oh yeah, that's my car!!" every time you look at it. I have owned my RJT for 1yr and I still catch my self looking over my shoulder with my perma-grin. __________________ Last edited by Papa T; 09-05-2011 at 09:08 AM.

09-10-2011, 04:22 PM	#26
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 739	2011 RJT is my vote... there won't be too many RJT verts out there, ever. Also, IMO, the changes for '12 were not that significant. __________________

09-03-2011, 04:51 PM	#16
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	I say get the RJT b/c that's the color you love. As others have said, the back-up camera and tonneau cover are not big deals or could be added later. Power passenger seat, meh...I don't care too much about that one either. But RJT is not easily or inexpensively added later.

09-05-2011, 09:25 AM	#21
Keith.M Drives: '11 2SS/RS Vert, w/Hurst shifter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 23 View My Garage	Victory Red!