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67CamaroRS · 05-02-2009, 02:56 AM

I started out with a Camaro when I was 22 and now I am getting the New 2010 Chevrolet Camaro when I am almost 65. So I repeat what others have said Invest in a Camaro and stay young at heart. I know I will and I hope to be still driving mine when I reach 71.

GatorBlue371 · 05-02-2009, 03:08 AM

Why the hell not?

When im 71 I want my flying hovercraft to be just as bad ass as anyone elses.

2SSJIM · 05-02-2009, 03:17 AM

I will be driving my Camaro when I'm 71 for sure... gotta teach them young whipper-snappers you never to old!

coquinn8846 · 05-02-2009, 03:21 AM

Just because your 71 doesn't make you old! That makes you wise

You get your car and enjoy it, and when your pulling off the lot with her crank up the radio while listening to Bad to the Bone.

That's what my six year old son told me were are gonna be listening to. Keep us informed.

New2010CamaroLover · 05-02-2009, 03:28 AM

DO IT!!! You'll never regret it!!

But of course if you feel you'd be happier buying one for me and seeing the smile on my face when i drive it..... Then by all means.... Do what makes you happy!!!

als 011 z28 · 05-02-2009, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nusong

I owned a 1994 Camaro and loved it! Now I'm falling in love with the 5th generation Camaro. I'll be 71 this month. Am I too old to own and drive this car? Would I be considered strange driving such a cutting edge sport car?
All opinions welcomed.

I am going to be 67 in a few months & I have a 09 ZR1 , 08 Viper ACR & I have a CGM 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6M on order & I plan to be driving all 3 when I am 71 So I would GO FOR It. You can always blame it on your "LAST QUARTER CENTURY CRISIS".

SScattergunSS · 05-02-2009, 04:59 AM

If you're still alert and your reactions are good, OF COURSE YOU SHOULD BUY A CAMARO!!!

Z/28orSs · 05-02-2009, 05:06 AM

DO IT.... did you do it yet?

Emher · 05-02-2009, 05:34 AM

Go for it! Way better then my granddad, he drives a Skoda Octavia...

Matrix · 05-02-2009, 05:55 AM

Yeah !!

never too old... go haul "a SS"!

DaddySS · 05-02-2009, 07:23 AM

I am 55 and after owning "family cars" for many years I bought my 2000 SS vert 9 years ago and have had a great time with it and the Camaro community ever since. I have made some great freinds, been to some great events, had some great races at the track (and broke a few parts doing it), and get a thrill when I wind through the gears and when kids yell "nice car" as I cruise by.

Good old American muscle is part of our culture and has been a big part of many of our lives. The fact that it is still around for us to experience and enjoy in a car like this is a real "gift" (thanks to Scott and the team) and one which I don't plan to pass up.

I am so looking forward to getting a convertible when they come out and in the meantime I am having fun seeing the joy of the new owners here as they pick up their cars.

When you can no longer drive at all - that's when you're too old to drive a Camaro - you may still want to buy one though and just look at it in the garage!

nusong · 05-02-2009, 08:35 AM

A GOOD ONE! Yep.....................my last quarter century crisis!

nusong · 05-02-2009, 08:40 AM

Wow! OK! You folks are difinitely encouraging me. Just be careful though. Sometimes there's "WOH" - (wife overhead) as I share these with her. Not sure she likes the possibility of "picking up hotties." We are both getting a big kick out of your replies.
Even dreamed about the 2010 last night!

Matster · 05-02-2009, 08:52 AM

Nusong, the last time I checked there was no age restrictions on having fun... you should definitely GO FOR IT!

However, the wife may require you to carry one of these

at all times while driving the Maro in order to keep the young Thangs at bay

05-02-2009, 02:56 AM	#43
67CamaroRS Drives: 1967 Camaro, Red RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 126 View My Garage	I started out with a Camaro when I was 22 and now I am getting the New 2010 Chevrolet Camaro when I am almost 65. So I repeat what others have said Invest in a Camaro and stay young at heart. I know I will and I hope to be still driving mine when I reach 71. Attached Images

05-02-2009, 03:08 AM	#44
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Why the hell not? When im 71 I want my flying hovercraft to be just as bad ass as anyone elses. __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

05-02-2009, 03:28 AM	#47
New2010CamaroLover Drives: 2015 Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 286	DO IT!!! You'll never regret it!! But of course if you feel you'd be happier buying one for me and seeing the smile on my face when i drive it..... Then by all means.... Do what makes you happy!!! __________________ "The Golden Age of muscle cars was not 30 years ago, it's now, long live the Camaro!"

05-02-2009, 04:59 AM	#49
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	If you're still alert and your reactions are good, OF COURSE YOU SHOULD BUY A CAMARO!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

05-02-2009, 05:06 AM	#50
Z/28orSs Drives: 2000 ss Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nj Posts: 677 View My Garage	DO IT.... did you do it yet? __________________

05-02-2009, 03:17 AM	#45
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I will be driving my Camaro when I'm 71 for sure... gotta teach them young whipper-snappers you never to old!

05-02-2009, 03:21 AM	#46
coquinn8846 Drives: 2004 Mazda 6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 142	Just because your 71 doesn't make you old! That makes you wise You get your car and enjoy it, and when your pulling off the lot with her crank up the radio while listening to Bad to the Bone. That's what my six year old son told me were are gonna be listening to. Keep us informed.

05-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#51
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Go for it! Way better then my granddad, he drives a Skoda Octavia...

05-02-2009, 05:55 AM	#52
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Yeah !! never too old... go haul "a SS"! __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

05-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#53
DaddySS Kept The Faith Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 418	I am 55 and after owning "family cars" for many years I bought my 2000 SS vert 9 years ago and have had a great time with it and the Camaro community ever since. I have made some great freinds, been to some great events, had some great races at the track (and broke a few parts doing it), and get a thrill when I wind through the gears and when kids yell "nice car" as I cruise by. Good old American muscle is part of our culture and has been a big part of many of our lives. The fact that it is still around for us to experience and enjoy in a car like this is a real "gift" (thanks to Scott and the team) and one which I don't plan to pass up. I am so looking forward to getting a convertible when they come out and in the meantime I am having fun seeing the joy of the new owners here as they pick up their cars. When you can no longer drive at all - that's when you're too old to drive a Camaro - you may still want to buy one though and just look at it in the garage!

05-02-2009, 08:35 AM	#54
nusong Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Auto - Camaro/2004 Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 121 View My Garage	A GOOD ONE! Yep.....................my last quarter century crisis!

05-02-2009, 08:40 AM	#55
nusong Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Auto - Camaro/2004 Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 121 View My Garage	Wow! OK! You folks are difinitely encouraging me. Just be careful though. Sometimes there's "WOH" - (wife overhead) as I share these with her. Not sure she likes the possibility of "picking up hotties." We are both getting a big kick out of your replies. Even dreamed about the 2010 last night!

05-02-2009, 08:52 AM	#56
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Nusong, the last time I checked there was no age restrictions on having fun... you should definitely GO FOR IT! However, the wife may require you to carry one of these at all times while driving the Maro in order to keep the young Thangs at bay __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

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