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He11bent · 10-16-2012, 08:31 PM

Please stop at the front desk and turn in your membership card.

All kidding aside, if you need to save money on payments and gas then do what you need to. My .02, forget about pi$$ing away an extra $10k because someone turbo charged a toy. You aren't buying it to be a sports car, and really, it just isn't. You can choose from a plethora of 40 mile per gallon cars with a nice trim package for under $18k. And with the 6 speed auto trannies they are plenty quick. I just bought my daughter a Hyundai for $17.5k out the door and it has everything but leather and a sunroof. 40 MPG. Keep the $10k for the Hogg! Good luck!

billjw · 10-16-2012, 08:32 PM

Funny thing is I went from a Mini S to my 2ss. Now I am thinking of upgrading to a ZL1

right to travel · 10-16-2012, 08:35 PM

just get a used bike now and use tht to save gas especialy if u are gona make a down payment. a slighty used bike in good condition will go for 4000 -6000

styphon · 10-16-2012, 08:36 PM

Kind of the opposite car of a camaro..

goval · 10-16-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEV400

I pay $700 a month for car and motorcycle including insurance. Bought both off the showroom floor. If you drive the bike more you can afford it. Costs $6 to fill the Harley up.

True! I think I'm just going to refinance the car in a year and get the bike. I'll just ride the bike to work anyway, so I will save a lot.

AdamZ · 10-16-2012, 08:39 PM

That's cute.

AdamZ · 10-16-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goval

True! I think I'm just going to refinance the car in a year and get the bike. I'll just ride the bike to work anyway, so I will save a lot.

Idk...you may be better off on a scooter.

HAD TO SORRY. Why would you think of buying a mini

Camaro54 · 10-16-2012, 08:40 PM

Here's my 2 cents. Last winter I walked into a Mine Cooper dealership looking to maybe buy one for business since I drive a Chevy Tahoe now. I also was thinking of saving a little gas money. It took about 20 minutes for me to remember that this country was needing to put it's people back to work. I decided my $$ were not going to an out of country company. I walked out. I try and buy MADE IN USA any time I possibly can. We each have to make our own mind up as to how we will do our part. In 3 weeks from now I'll do my part again and vote. I won't go any further here. THX

SteelCamaro · 10-16-2012, 08:50 PM

If you are choosing to go that route, don't get a Mini, get a WRX or something similar like an EVO. Much more reliable, good gas mileage (for AWD), and more bang for your buck, in my opinion.

buzzy56 · 10-16-2012, 08:54 PM

last I read heads and intake off every 22,000 miles to decarbon.If true that would get to be expensive and or time consuming if you did it yourself.

sspolo · 10-16-2012, 08:56 PM

How about a V6 Camaro?

Cam2011 · 10-16-2012, 08:57 PM

Seriously?

dorfmac · 10-16-2012, 08:59 PM

Have you ever met a Mini driver who wasn't a woman or a pretentious tool? Odds are, the answer is no, and I'd hate to see a fellow self-respecting Camaro make the conversion into either category.

Lee123 · 10-16-2012, 08:59 PM

Back in 2008 I seriously considered buying a Mini Cooper S. Couldn't get past the fact that there were only 1 or 2 dealers in the state (2 now, I think only 1 back then) and I hated the strange dash configuration. I ended up buying a Mazdaspeed 3, which was faster, more practical and a whole lot easier to get repaired. It was a great car. If it had been a convertible I might still have it. I'm glad don't though. Having owned that turbo 4, followed by a turbo 6 BMW 135i convertible I can say that, at least for me, a small turbo engine isn't nearly as much fun as a big V-8. And they sure don't sound as good.

10-16-2012, 08:31 PM	#29
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 678	Please stop at the front desk and turn in your membership card. All kidding aside, if you need to save money on payments and gas then do what you need to. My .02, forget about pi$$ing away an extra $10k because someone turbo charged a toy. You aren't buying it to be a sports car, and really, it just isn't. You can choose from a plethora of 40 mile per gallon cars with a nice trim package for under $18k. And with the 6 speed auto trannies they are plenty quick. I just bought my daughter a Hyundai for $17.5k out the door and it has everything but leather and a sunroof. 40 MPG. Keep the $10k for the Hogg! Good luck! __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete

10-16-2012, 08:36 PM	#32
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	Kind of the opposite car of a camaro.. __________________ Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post5161649

10-16-2012, 08:40 PM	#36
Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	Here's my 2 cents. Last winter I walked into a Mine Cooper dealership looking to maybe buy one for business since I drive a Chevy Tahoe now. I also was thinking of saving a little gas money. It took about 20 minutes for me to remember that this country was needing to put it's people back to work. I decided my $$ were not going to an out of country company. I walked out. I try and buy MADE IN USA any time I possibly can. We each have to make our own mind up as to how we will do our part. In 3 weeks from now I'll do my part again and vote. I won't go any further here. THX __________________ 2010/2SS/RS/6L80E/Mast built LS3 416 Stroker/Black Lable Heads/Blower Cam/Jannetty Tuned/ 685rwhp/635tq/KookHeaders/3"exhaust/Magnaflows/Whipple Blower/10lbs bst/Duel pumps/85lb inj/2 gauge pillar/CAI/RX catch can/Vmax ported TB/Lexani LX15s/Pedders sub F bushings inserts/Pedders sport extreme coilovers/ZL1 sway bars/Hotchkis strut tower brace/Hawk brake pads/stainless steel brake lines/CTV front calibers/slotted rotors 15"/1 pc drive shaft & loop/hidden radar-laser detect/rear louvers/terminator hood/ SS mats/black outs/Bowties/GM GFX kit/blade spoiler/deading matting/wolf art/

10-16-2012, 08:54 PM	#38
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	LAST I READ last I read heads and intake off every 22,000 miles to decarbon.If true that would get to be expensive and or time consuming if you did it yourself. __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

10-16-2012, 08:59 PM	#42
Lee123 Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 768	Back in 2008 I seriously considered buying a Mini Cooper S. Couldn't get past the fact that there were only 1 or 2 dealers in the state (2 now, I think only 1 back then) and I hated the strange dash configuration. I ended up buying a Mazdaspeed 3, which was faster, more practical and a whole lot easier to get repaired. It was a great car. If it had been a convertible I might still have it. I'm glad don't though. Having owned that turbo 4, followed by a turbo 6 BMW 135i convertible I can say that, at least for me, a small turbo engine isn't nearly as much fun as a big V-8. And they sure don't sound as good. __________________ 2012 2SS Convertible Magnuson, Headers, Cam, JRE Tune. 563 HP.

10-16-2012, 08:32 PM	#30
billjw Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 85	Funny thing is I went from a Mini S to my 2ss. Now I am thinking of upgrading to a ZL1

10-16-2012, 08:35 PM	#31
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	just get a used bike now and use tht to save gas especialy if u are gona make a down payment. a slighty used bike in good condition will go for 4000 -6000

10-16-2012, 08:39 PM	#34
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	That's cute.

10-16-2012, 08:50 PM	#37
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	If you are choosing to go that route, don't get a Mini, get a WRX or something similar like an EVO. Much more reliable, good gas mileage (for AWD), and more bang for your buck, in my opinion.

10-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#39
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	How about a V6 Camaro?

10-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#40
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Seriously?

10-16-2012, 08:59 PM	#41
dorfmac www.macsautodetail.com Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,894 View My Garage	Have you ever met a Mini driver who wasn't a woman or a pretentious tool? Odds are, the answer is no, and I'd hate to see a fellow self-respecting Camaro make the conversion into either category.