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CamaroPride93 · 11-06-2011, 05:39 PM

Well he saying its startin to leak pretty good, and it needs to replaced soon. But he is the smartest guy I know when it comes to cars, guy can know whats in a car by the VIN#....

DITCHDIGGER · 11-06-2011, 05:44 PM

Not trying to be a smartass. I just always thought that the car would start to lose coolant only after they blew.

Linker239 · 11-07-2011, 02:43 AM

Im in the same boat as you are. Im 19 working 30 hours a week, 17 hours college. Im working on getting a '12 2lt. Id love to have an SS insurance would eat me alive. Of course paying for a truck isnt helping me any, I got conned into that deal, long story. but regardless i miss my 2001 v6 like crazy but she became a money pit, new brakes new radiator, new tranny, the list goes on and on. Im just ready to have enough $$$ to get my new girl. Good luck with yours!

Sterling · 11-07-2011, 03:02 AM

If you feel that you MUST have a V8, I'd look around for a used one. You might really be surprised by the V6 if you haven't driven one. I really wanted a V8 until I drove mine an felt how much power it had.

CamaroPride93 · 11-07-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Linker239

Im in the same boat as you are. Im 19 working 30 hours a week, 17 hours college. Im working on getting a '12 2lt. Id love to have an SS insurance would eat me alive. Of course paying for a truck isnt helping me any, I got conned into that deal, long story. but regardless i miss my 2001 v6 like crazy but she became a money pit, new brakes new radiator, new tranny, the list goes on and on. Im just ready to have enough $$$ to get my new girl. Good luck with yours!

Ya man, 40 hours a week right now until I get my 6 months in then 40 hours a week and classes start for me. Thanks man, you to!

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If you feel that you MUST have a V8, I'd look around for a used one. You might really be surprised by the V6 if you haven't driven one. I really wanted a V8 until I drove mine an felt how much power it had.

The way I am looking at it, if I wanna spend some big money on a car that is basically an affordable dream car, I might as well go big and regret the decision later.

BowtieBelle · 11-07-2011, 04:58 PM

Personally I'd buy a used SS or a V6 since either one will be faster than what you are in now and a new V6 or a used SS will be singificantly less money.

CamaroPride93 · 11-07-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ark5thGenGirl

Personally I'd buy a used SS or a V6 since either one will be faster than what you are in now and a new V6 or a used SS will be singificantly less money.

If I can find a used one around where I live, no one has got rid of theirs, and the ones that are used are only $2000 less than a brand new one. So might as well get a new one unless I find a good deal.

hoz55 · 11-07-2011, 06:54 PM

Keep the 4th Gen, use it as your DD, you may get a multiple car discount on your insurance. Plus it's cool when you're wearing a camaro t-shirt, and someone asks you what year, and you rattle off "68, 79, 87, 95 and a 55 chevy...."

CamaroPride93 · 11-07-2011, 07:26 PM

Unfortunately I already am, since I'm still at home, I get a discount because my mom and dad go through the same company, besides don't think I can afford 2 camaros...

gutterball · 11-07-2011, 07:55 PM

Get yourself the V6. you'll be amazed at how fast it is - and the insurance will be resonable.

jcollins91106 · 11-07-2011, 09:00 PM

I had a 95 z28 for years, 168k miles...it had a rear main seal leak, internal issues and was going to be a money pit. I wanted the new camaro ever since it was a prototype. I waited over 4 years to be financially stable for it (having a family changes things) Now I have a 2SS and have spent around 6g's in mods, For me I never have had a stock car so it was worth waiting.

CamaroPride93 · 11-07-2011, 09:32 PM

Honestly, I really couldn't think of a better time. Im single, dont have any bills besides insurance and phone bill. More money than I can think to do with from work. 100% honest, I think that this is the best time for it.

tvwilkes · 11-07-2011, 10:00 PM

I would personally tell you to drive the paid for car. Save up all the money you can while your young and invest in your retirement. If you go with this plan, you can pay cash for whatever you desire when your older.

11-07-2011, 03:02 AM	#46
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	If you feel that you MUST have a V8, I'd look around for a used one. You might really be surprised by the V6 if you haven't driven one. I really wanted a V8 until I drove mine an felt how much power it had. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

11-07-2011, 04:58 PM	#48
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	Personally I'd buy a used SS or a V6 since either one will be faster than what you are in now and a new V6 or a used SS will be singificantly less money. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

11-07-2011, 06:54 PM	#50
hoz55 Drives: 55, 68, 79, 87, 95, 13 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ridgeville, SC Posts: 102 View My Garage	Keep the 4th Gen, use it as your DD, you may get a multiple car discount on your insurance. Plus it's cool when you're wearing a camaro t-shirt, and someone asks you what year, and you rattle off "68, 79, 87, 95 and a 55 chevy...." __________________ 55 210 Sedan, Primer Black, under construction 68 Coupe, Primer Black, 383 stroker, TH350, 4:11 Posi 79 Coupe, 350, TCI TH350, Custom Interior, 87 Coupe, Blue, 2.8L V6, Auto, 310,000 miles + 95 Z28, Teal, 5.7L, Auto, ex-Daily driver 13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Charcoal Int, L99 (Auto) Pype Bombs axel back, Red LED Rear Bowtie, Gen5DIY DRL Harness, 5000K DRL Bulbs, Stripeman Graphics, Weather Tech Floor Liners

11-07-2011, 09:00 PM	#53
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	I had a 95 z28 for years, 168k miles...it had a rear main seal leak, internal issues and was going to be a money pit. I wanted the new camaro ever since it was a prototype. I waited over 4 years to be financially stable for it (having a family changes things) Now I have a 2SS and have spent around 6g's in mods, For me I never have had a stock car so it was worth waiting. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

11-06-2011, 05:39 PM	#43
CamaroPride93 Drives: 93 3.4 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 26 View My Garage	Well he saying its startin to leak pretty good, and it needs to replaced soon. But he is the smartest guy I know when it comes to cars, guy can know whats in a car by the VIN#....

11-06-2011, 05:44 PM	#44
DITCHDIGGER Drives: Boring Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murrieta Ca. Posts: 69	Not trying to be a smartass. I just always thought that the car would start to lose coolant only after they blew.

11-07-2011, 02:43 AM	#45
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	Im in the same boat as you are. Im 19 working 30 hours a week, 17 hours college. Im working on getting a '12 2lt. Id love to have an SS insurance would eat me alive. Of course paying for a truck isnt helping me any, I got conned into that deal, long story. but regardless i miss my 2001 v6 like crazy but she became a money pit, new brakes new radiator, new tranny, the list goes on and on. Im just ready to have enough $$$ to get my new girl. Good luck with yours!

11-07-2011, 07:26 PM	#51
CamaroPride93 Drives: 93 3.4 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 26 View My Garage	Unfortunately I already am, since I'm still at home, I get a discount because my mom and dad go through the same company, besides don't think I can afford 2 camaros...

11-07-2011, 07:55 PM	#52
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Get yourself the V6. you'll be amazed at how fast it is - and the insurance will be resonable.

11-07-2011, 09:32 PM	#54
CamaroPride93 Drives: 93 3.4 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 26 View My Garage	Honestly, I really couldn't think of a better time. Im single, dont have any bills besides insurance and phone bill. More money than I can think to do with from work. 100% honest, I think that this is the best time for it.

11-07-2011, 10:00 PM	#55
tvwilkes Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rainbow City,Al Posts: 341	I would personally tell you to drive the paid for car. Save up all the money you can while your young and invest in your retirement. If you go with this plan, you can pay cash for whatever you desire when your older.