I need some advice

[Welker2]

I would save your money, keep your current vehicle until you graduate from basic and tech school, and see where you're first assignment is going to be. When I joined the Air Force back in '78 following my tech school, my first assignment was Misawa Japan ... not a place for American vehicles. I sold the vehicle had at the time and saved up for a new one until I completed my overseas tour; my next assignment was San Antonio, TX, not only had I saved enough to buy the car of my dreams, a used Corvette, I was able to buy a brand new DD.

[ItsAstrix]

Originally Posted by sherob

" I currently have a 2007 Cobalt SS in Extremely Good condition and I have had this car since '07"... he has a car right now. Why, in my mind, throw money in a car that's going to sit, and "for an investment" that will never return anything in real investment value. If you want a car to drive, then wait till you have cash to buy and not put yourself deep in debt.

I have the money for the car. I'm just planning on upgrading. I don't know if I want to keep the money in a savings account or if I want to buy a new car. Not going into debt at all.

[ItsAstrix]

Originally Posted by Welker2

I would save your money, keep your current vehicle until you graduate from basic and tech school, and see where you're first assignment is going to be. When I joined the Air Force back in '78 following my tech school, my first assignment was Misawa Japan ... not a place for American vehicles. I sold the vehicle had at the time and saved up for a new one until I completed my overseas tour; my next assignment was San Antonio, TX, not only had I saved enough to buy the car of my dreams, a used Corvette, I was able to buy a brand new DD.

I see what you mean. A common theme I see on these forums is that a lot of the people are military veterans or their parents are vets. Was planning on keeping the camaro at the house with my parents as I know they will keep up on it and make sure it looks nice. My dad hates a dirty car so I know it will get loved on.

[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by frenchsquared

This forum doesn't know you. If you can be happy with a V6 then don't spend the extra money on a V8. Many people find them powerful and fun to drive. Rent one for the weekend and see what you think.

I could not be. I am one of those guys who will walk to work while saving for a V8 before I would buy a V6. I have made the mistake of buying V6 and hated them and lost a lot of money getting out of them. I will drive a 75 Camaro (I hate 75's) with a V8 long before I would spend a dime on a V6.

if youre driving a stock 1975 camaro with a v8 that 6 cylinder owner is gonna hurt your feelings.323 net horsepower is about double what the 350s put out that year.back in the day my supervisor at work owned a 76 vette and my 66 pontiac tempest (admittedly modded with headers and duals) would run away from him on a straight road.

[snarky]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

I used to have a Cavalier Z24, sort of a precursor to your Cobalt SS. It was just as much fun to drive as my Camaro SS.

Your Camaro must not be much fun to drive.

[Gunmetal Speedster]

I purchased my 2010 2SS/RS with 68k miles for $19,995. Best car I've ever owned and I love it more and more each day. Go all in for the SS. You wont regret it.

[ItsAstrix]

Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

I purchased my 2010 2SS/RS with 68k miles for $19,995. Best car I've ever owned and I love it more and more each day. Go all in for the SS. You wont regret it.

Yeah, conclusion made. I'm going for it.

[ItsAstrix]

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

if youre driving a stock 1975 camaro with a v8 that 6 cylinder owner is gonna hurt your feelings.323 net horsepower is about double what the 350s put out that year.back in the day my supervisor at work owned a 76 vette and my 66 pontiac tempest (admittedly modded with headers and duals) would run away from him on a straight road.

Yeah I see what ya mean