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Nick S · 02-20-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

....let me rephrase. I want a 4th gen...Also.

What is it about a 4th gen that is making you want one of those as well?

Nick S · 02-20-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

I love my Camaro, but yes I miss my old car too. I had it for 18 years.

What do you miss about it exactly?

lbls1 · 02-20-2013, 07:22 PM

I can relate a little bit to post #2. My 4th gen was my first camaro (although my uncle has owned and built several camaros in the past), and it also paid homage to my first car, a '77 Olds Cutlass w/ a 350-4 barrel. My 4th gen represented everything that my first car could not be, so to me its special.

Fortunately or unfortunately, any car that I'll buy going forward will be influenced by my 4th gen. Not necessarily a bad thing, but for me it just means more cars and more fun!

PhoenixZL1 · 02-20-2013, 07:37 PM

4th gens were nice looking cars but as the times changed in the car business they fell into an afterthought of cheap. I hope to one day own another 00-02 LS1 Camaro or Trans Am in addition to my 5th gen, then again I'd also love to have a 04-06 GTO as well. lol. Something about LSx powered cars!

Apex Motorsports · 02-20-2013, 07:43 PM

I miss my 2002 SS but I wouldn't go so far as to say I regret selling it.

bw26ss · 02-20-2013, 07:44 PM

I actually purchased a 2002 ss with slp center exhaust to go along with the 5th gen, thought it would be cool to have both, so I had the car about two months and never drove it, so i sold it. I do kind of miss my 2001 ws6 trans am though.

Sword5 · 02-20-2013, 07:47 PM

Would probably regret it also if I had sold mine. Bought 93 Z28 in June of 93, she has 107,000 miles on her and my daily driver for the last 20 years. Plan on driving her as long as I can. I filled up the maintenance log and started another sheet with all the info. Have recorded every oil change, brake job and even new fuses I've ever replaced. Took care of her the best I could. Plan on keeping my 5th gen and taking the same care if not better of this car.

DrkPhx · 02-20-2013, 07:47 PM

I sold my 98 TA to make room for my ZL1. I was the original owner and it was highly modified (stroker motor, big converter, etc) mostly for drag racing. It was paid for so that's what I miss the most; but I do miss it at times (especially the big cam idle). When I owned both I would drive the cars back to back and found myself wanting to drive the ZL1 more because it's simply more fun and pleasant to drive.

Nameless · 02-20-2013, 08:26 PM

I had 3 4th gens. I became of driving age during the 4th gens so they will always hold some nostalgic memories for me.

My 1996 RS - 3.8 v6 - I regret selling it because it was my first Camaro and I owned it for 13 years so there is a lot of attachment there. The good news is I sold it to my nephew so I still get to see it. I hope to buy it back in a few years after he finishes high school.

My 2002 SS - had the 345HP SLP package. I regret selling this car because I think stock for stock it is just as fast as my 2012 SS and now I think I should have just kept on rocking it because I'd still have a paid off car today.

My 1995 Z28 - was just a quick impulse buy that I owned for a year. I don't really regret selling this much. I do miss that crazy low torque of the LT1.

Hope that answers your question a little....

Obzen · 02-20-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick S

What is it about a 4th gen that is making you want one of those as well?

Nothing that I can't get from my 5th gen. Just got soft spot for them. It was my dream car through high school. It's mostly a nostalgic thing. They are fine little cars just not better than the 5th gen in any way really.

raidernation3017 · 02-20-2013, 08:34 PM

I never sold my 1998 BRR SS some little jerkface rearended me while texting and took her away from me

Nick S · 02-20-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I sold my 98 TA to make room for my ZL1. I was the original owner and it was highly modified (stroker motor, big converter, etc) mostly for drag racing. It was paid for so that's what I miss the most; but I do miss it at times (especially the big cam idle). When I owned both I would drive the cars back to back and found myself wanting to drive the ZL1 more because it's simply more fun and pleasant to drive.

This is pretty much how I feel when comparing my 2011 SS to my 2002 SS. Nothing wrong with my 02 SS it just that my Synergy Green SS is just more fun and pleasurable to drive. But when I look at my 02 I seem to fall in love with it all over again. But I rarely drive it. Last year was less than 1000 miles that I put on the 02 while at the same time I put 4000 miles on the 2011 SS. I just don't want the car to sit and rot away either.

06_warrior · 02-20-2013, 09:15 PM

Ha ha "the faint cat pee smell" and "the small Vise Grips for the window that broke"

scubadoo7 · 02-20-2013, 09:20 PM

I never found the 4th generation very appealing, however, I do miss my '69 Z28 and '68 SS. I suppose that's why I bought a 5th gen, because it reminds me so much of the old body style..........but way better performance and creature comforts too.

02-20-2013, 07:22 PM	#17
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	I can relate a little bit to post #2. My 4th gen was my first camaro (although my uncle has owned and built several camaros in the past), and it also paid homage to my first car, a '77 Olds Cutlass w/ a 350-4 barrel. My 4th gen represented everything that my first car could not be, so to me its special. Fortunately or unfortunately, any car that I'll buy going forward will be influenced by my 4th gen. Not necessarily a bad thing, but for me it just means more cars and more fun! __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

02-20-2013, 07:47 PM	#21
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Would probably regret it also if I had sold mine. Bought 93 Z28 in June of 93, she has 107,000 miles on her and my daily driver for the last 20 years. Plan on driving her as long as I can. I filled up the maintenance log and started another sheet with all the info. Have recorded every oil change, brake job and even new fuses I've ever replaced. Took care of her the best I could. Plan on keeping my 5th gen and taking the same care if not better of this car. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

02-20-2013, 08:26 PM	#23
Nameless Drives: : Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 200 View My Garage	I had 3 4th gens. I became of driving age during the 4th gens so they will always hold some nostalgic memories for me. My 1996 RS - 3.8 v6 - I regret selling it because it was my first Camaro and I owned it for 13 years so there is a lot of attachment there. The good news is I sold it to my nephew so I still get to see it. I hope to buy it back in a few years after he finishes high school. My 2002 SS - had the 345HP SLP package. I regret selling this car because I think stock for stock it is just as fast as my 2012 SS and now I think I should have just kept on rocking it because I'd still have a paid off car today. My 1995 Z28 - was just a quick impulse buy that I owned for a year. I don't really regret selling this much. I do miss that crazy low torque of the LT1. Hope that answers your question a little.... __________________ 2012 SS - Summit White 1996 RS - Summit White

02-20-2013, 09:20 PM	#28
scubadoo7 Airborne Recondo Drives: Crystal Red 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfax Station Va. Posts: 864	I never found the 4th generation very appealing, however, I do miss my '69 Z28 and '68 SS. I suppose that's why I bought a 5th gen, because it reminds me so much of the old body style..........but way better performance and creature comforts too. __________________

02-20-2013, 07:37 PM	#18
PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	4th gens were nice looking cars but as the times changed in the car business they fell into an afterthought of cheap. I hope to one day own another 00-02 LS1 Camaro or Trans Am in addition to my 5th gen, then again I'd also love to have a 04-06 GTO as well. lol. Something about LSx powered cars!

02-20-2013, 07:43 PM	#19
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	I miss my 2002 SS but I wouldn't go so far as to say I regret selling it.

02-20-2013, 07:44 PM	#20
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	I actually purchased a 2002 ss with slp center exhaust to go along with the 5th gen, thought it would be cool to have both, so I had the car about two months and never drove it, so i sold it. I do kind of miss my 2001 ws6 trans am though.

02-20-2013, 07:47 PM	#22
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I sold my 98 TA to make room for my ZL1. I was the original owner and it was highly modified (stroker motor, big converter, etc) mostly for drag racing. It was paid for so that's what I miss the most; but I do miss it at times (especially the big cam idle). When I owned both I would drive the cars back to back and found myself wanting to drive the ZL1 more because it's simply more fun and pleasant to drive.

02-20-2013, 08:34 PM	#25
raidernation3017 2nd mosted hated in NM Drives: Tuned for her Pleasure Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rio Rancho Posts: 578	I never sold my 1998 BRR SS some little jerkface rearended me while texting and took her away from me

02-20-2013, 09:15 PM	#27
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Ha ha "the faint cat pee smell" and "the small Vise Grips for the window that broke"