How is your better half dealing with your obsesion with the new camaro? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mmarcum · 03-14-2009, 01:15 PM

I'm single (the only reason I can afford the Camaro, haha!)

pag1164 · 03-14-2009, 01:18 PM

I AM the wife and we're "debating" over whose car it actually is. I picked the colors because he's not particular in that area (or very good at it). We both chose the V8, we selected the options together, but he made the final call on the ground effects and the polished wheels. Neither of us wanted a sunroof. I came up with a list of vanity plates and he prioritized them, but I get to name the car. He's hoping they come out with a super-charged engine as an option before our car gets built, but he's not holding his breath. We had to go automatic because my orthopedic surgeon would strangle me if I tried to drive a stick. I read the forums and keep him updated. I'll drive it home from the dealership, but then we'll take turns driving down the freeway.

Mac1 · 03-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Women are not about motors, cars, motorcycles or any other "man-type" issues. They are more about family and the attention shown to them. Anyone having a problem with their wife or girlfriend regarding this purchase should either leave her or pay more attention to her. Even if you don't mean it.

josh1147 · 03-14-2009, 01:22 PM

She's as much of a car person as I am....got me all kinds of "Bowtie" assesories for Christmas and even got me 4 of those fancy "wheel jacks" for our 57 BelAir so that we could have a little more flexibility in arranging the garage to accomodate the camaro.

She's encouraged me to get the manual tranny also....but I'm not letting her learn on this one!!

logan1080 · 03-14-2009, 01:23 PM

The gf gets quite annoyed of me looking at this website non stop, and talking about it non stop. She can't believe how obsessed i am even after how many months since i ordered.

Mac1 · 03-14-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pag1164

I AM the wife and we're "debating" over whose car it actually is. I picked the colors because he's not particular in that area (or very good at it). We both chose the V8, we selected the options together, but he made the final call on the ground effects and the polished wheels. Neither of us wanted a sunroof. I came up with a list of vanity plates and he prioritized them, but I get to name the car. He's hoping they come out with a super-charged engine as an option before our car gets built, but he's not holding his breath. We had to go automatic because my orthopedic surgeon would strangle me if I tried to drive a stick. I read the forums and keep him updated. I'll drive it home from the dealership, but then we'll take turns driving down the freeway.

Who is paying for the car?

trm0002 · 03-14-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

sounds to me there are a lot of lucky guys on here so far

Not me...

Although she is dealing much better with the car than she is with all the time I spend here.

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Originally Posted by Can-Am

All I was told was not to get yellow.

Me too- but that's because I just spent four years with a yellow GTO that she hated from day one. Like I cared...

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Originally Posted by pag1164

I AM the wife and we're "debating" over whose car it actually is...

Ain't no debate in my house over whose it is. PERIOD.

Zabo · 03-14-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarcum

I'm single (the only reason I can afford the Camaro, haha!)

2nded. I don't have one.. so camaro obsession goes unchecked here. It may be bad.. <_< It's nice though.

Mac1 · 03-14-2009, 01:31 PM

If you can pay for this car without making her sacrifice anything she would normally or otherwise have/get then you are/should be golden.

bumblebee123 · 03-14-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Liberty1

I'm not married and am living single, but my best friends are all sick of hearing me talk about it and a couple don't believe I'm actually getting it; I've been shopping for a new car for the past 3 years and haven't found anything until this Camaro; anyway, little do they know I just ordered my Camaro and will surprise them all with it when I pull up to their driveway.

That's a good one. Nobody knows i'm getting one besides my parents & sister. I want to surprise my friends when i got the car.

aidensdad06 · 03-14-2009, 01:32 PM

well I hope my wife lets me drive it she picked it out (2ss/rs, ab, Manual, polished, Sunroof) I think that's everything

adk46r · 03-14-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

I was just wondering what everyone else is hearing from their wives or girlfriends. Mine is really giving me a hard time about it. I can't even have a picture up on the computer without some comment from her like you are looking at that stupid car again.... get over it... its not going to happen....

My wife has been pretty cool about it....I've been telling her that I was going to get the new Camaro ever since the Transformers movie. At the time she said Surrrrre you will!! I've been trying to save ever since then but it's been tough with kids in college and such.

Soooooo anyway I don't want to bore you but she's been great!! I will admit that ever since I found Camaro5 and spend probably wayyyy to much time on here

she tells me I need therapy So I thought what the heck and pre-ordered my plates Friday.....yup you guessed... it "therpe" gotta love it!!!

I also got her into the options and color decisions to; Just as Cyberbro had stated.

Then she asked me last night when is she gonna' get her Camaro......I may have created a monster

but that can be a good thing!!

If you know what I mean!!

pag1164 · 03-14-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac1

Who is paying for the car?

That's an easy question with a complicated answer. Technically, he's paying for the car.....BUT.....we're considering it our 25th anniversary present to ourselves (a little early, anniversary isn't until January). I don't expect presents on birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, etc....., so he doesn't have that pressure and I usually can get what I want when I want it. NO....I don't want extravagant purchases. Most of the things I want are under fifty dollars. Also, we have a handicapped daughter. She is 12 and has mixed quadraplegic cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair and has limited use of her hands and legs. I take care of her, including homeschooling her, while hubby goes to work. So, while I don't bring home a paycheck, I work plenty hard. Our daughter can't sit or stand unassisted, she cannot feed herself, etcetera, but is very smart.

MRSBMCS · 03-14-2009, 01:53 PM

My husband even started loading the diahwasher so I can spend more time on here! After I tiled and painted the new bathroom, I love feeling like part of a revolution! I can't find a good 68, I'm happier about a new car as is he! I think the hubby thinks it's a better deal than buying jewelry!

03-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#16
pag1164 One Happy Driver Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 119 View My Garage	I AM the wife and we're "debating" over whose car it actually is. I picked the colors because he's not particular in that area (or very good at it). We both chose the V8, we selected the options together, but he made the final call on the ground effects and the polished wheels. Neither of us wanted a sunroof. I came up with a list of vanity plates and he prioritized them, but I get to name the car. He's hoping they come out with a super-charged engine as an option before our car gets built, but he's not holding his breath. We had to go automatic because my orthopedic surgeon would strangle me if I tried to drive a stick. I read the forums and keep him updated. I'll drive it home from the dealership, but then we'll take turns driving down the freeway. __________________ 2SS/RS, IBM, white hood/hockey stripes, ground effects, beige leather 1100 2-26-09 2000 4-10-09 3000 4-14-09 3800 5-20-09 VIN 11019 4000 5-20-09 4B00 5-20-09 4200 6-1-09 6000 6-8-09 Hooray!!

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03-14-2009, 01:15 PM	#15
mmarcum Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East TN Posts: 291	I'm single (the only reason I can afford the Camaro, haha!)

03-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#17
Mac1 Drives: 2004 Malibu Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Posts: 360	Women are not about motors, cars, motorcycles or any other "man-type" issues. They are more about family and the attention shown to them. Anyone having a problem with their wife or girlfriend regarding this purchase should either leave her or pay more attention to her. Even if you don't mean it.

03-14-2009, 01:22 PM	#18
josh1147 Delivered 29June09 Drives: Early Order Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 411 View My Garage	She's as much of a car person as I am....got me all kinds of "Bowtie" assesories for Christmas and even got me 4 of those fancy "wheel jacks" for our 57 BelAir so that we could have a little more flexibility in arranging the garage to accomodate the camaro. She's encouraged me to get the manual tranny also....but I'm not letting her learn on this one!!

03-14-2009, 01:23 PM	#19
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	The gf gets quite annoyed of me looking at this website non stop, and talking about it non stop. She can't believe how obsessed i am even after how many months since i ordered.

03-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#23
Mac1 Drives: 2004 Malibu Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Posts: 360	If you can pay for this car without making her sacrifice anything she would normally or otherwise have/get then you are/should be golden.

03-14-2009, 01:32 PM	#25
aidensdad06 Drives: 2010 SYNERGY CAMARO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GODFREY IL Posts: 31	well I hope my wife lets me drive it she picked it out (2ss/rs, ab, Manual, polished, Sunroof) I think that's everything

03-14-2009, 01:53 PM	#28
MRSBMCS Drives: 06 H3, 07 Chev truck, 10 2SSRS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Notus, Idaho Posts: 169	My husband even started loading the diahwasher so I can spend more time on here! After I tiled and painted the new bathroom, I love feeling like part of a revolution! I can't find a good 68, I'm happier about a new car as is he! I think the hubby thinks it's a better deal than buying jewelry!