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OrangeVert · 03-21-2014, 11:20 PM

According to KBB, NADA, etc. our Camaros won't be worth much more with low miles. And dealers usually think those values are too high, unless there's something else in it for them. I have really low miles too, but only because I like to drive a "new" car for 10 or 15 years, and have other daily drivers. So enjoy driving your Camaro!!

eymang · 03-21-2014, 11:23 PM

Dont feel guilty. If its the last car you'll ever own well maybe but if you plan on ever selling it the next person will probably not appreciate your guilt of the low miles so drive it and enjoy it.

AZCamaroFan · 03-21-2014, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave1222

It has 6,600 miles on it and since that's low mileage for a 2010, sometimes I feel guilty driving her. Also since I have a loan, it makes me think the more I drive her, the less she will be worth. It's a sickness I tell you.

I use to feel that way about driving my Camaros', but not to that extent.

SimpleGreen · 03-21-2014, 11:46 PM

I feel bad for NOT driving mine. Rain or shine, my car goes. I put 2500 miles on my 1LE since I got it in November, just goofing off. I don't drive it to work because I don't like getting in it so dirty and with steel toes on, but after work and on the weekends, she goes everywhere!

Put those miles on. Tomorrow isn't promised.

fradaj · 03-22-2014, 02:18 AM

As long as you don't go over 12,000 a year, mileage doesn't really matter to the resale value.

thkfast · 03-22-2014, 02:57 AM

I have a similar dilemma. I love driving the Camaro, but hate getting it dirty. If I wash it one day, drive it to work the next, it gets filthy sitting outside for 8 hours and it's time to wash it again. I litterally feel the need to clean it after every use.

So, the solution is don't drive it? I wish I was less OCD and could just drive it dirty. Everyone is right - drive it and enjoy it!

Chevy_cowboy · 03-22-2014, 06:16 AM

I often feel guilty driving my camaro too... looking around at all the poor slobs driving mere transportation and here I am in one of the best looking cars on the road, but soon enough the wind over my bald spot and the reflection of her hips in my mirror make me forget all about them.

I don't plan to sell this car for many years (if ever) so keeping the miles low or resale value high doesn't matter to me.

ActNup NY · 03-22-2014, 06:35 AM

Just drive that beautiful car, and stop the foolishness😏 enjoy !!!

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Trunz150 · 03-22-2014, 06:54 AM

Just enjoy it I have a 14 since October and it has 12K on it I got it at 3 miles...... I can't stop driving especially when the weather is nice I'll drice allllll weekend none stop.....

Highland Ranger · 03-22-2014, 06:56 AM

Life is short. Drive the wheels off it.

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beany323 · 03-22-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave1222

Right - I know. A quote I recently heard: Not driving your [camaro] is like not having sex with your girlfriend so she'll be more desirable to her next boyfriend.

"reply". ...."I have had sex with your girlfriend, your not missing much!".

jravenfan · 03-22-2014, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave1222

Not driving your [camaro] is like not having sex with your girlfriend so she'll be more desirable to her next boyfriend.

I have 13k on mine and it won't be a year old till the end of April, It would have more on it if it wasn't for the crappy winter.

I bought it to be my DD, not to look at it as I walk by her in the garage.

jdsblueray2013 · 03-22-2014, 10:23 AM

Ok, I have to agree with Dave1222.. I purchased mine in Nov of 2012, and I only have 1499, when I rolled out of the garage yesterday to fix my opener. It's actually my wife's car. We own a Honda accord, trailblazer, and GTP so we really never have the need to drive her unless it's like gorgeous outside, and you must take that drive. Nothing wrong with preserving your Camaro. And it will fetch a lot more money than one with 50k on it, for sure. I'm on both sides though, if it's your DD, that's cool too!

sscamaro · 03-22-2014, 11:11 AM

I have 39,900 miles on my 3 1/2 year old 2010 SS. I've had driven it from PA to Florida to Texas to Canada twice. Driven 4 times to Michigan and back to PA. It isn't my daily driver either. I'm enjoying it and not leaving it for someone else to drive and enjoy it more than me.

03-21-2014, 11:20 PM	#15
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	According to KBB, NADA, etc. our Camaros won't be worth much more with low miles. And dealers usually think those values are too high, unless there's something else in it for them. I have really low miles too, but only because I like to drive a "new" car for 10 or 15 years, and have other daily drivers. So enjoy driving your Camaro!! __________________

03-21-2014, 11:46 PM	#18
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I feel bad for NOT driving mine. Rain or shine, my car goes. I put 2500 miles on my 1LE since I got it in November, just goofing off. I don't drive it to work because I don't like getting in it so dirty and with steel toes on, but after work and on the weekends, she goes everywhere! Put those miles on. Tomorrow isn't promised. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

03-22-2014, 06:16 AM	#21
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I often feel guilty driving my camaro too... looking around at all the poor slobs driving mere transportation and here I am in one of the best looking cars on the road, but soon enough the wind over my bald spot and the reflection of her hips in my mirror make me forget all about them. I don't plan to sell this car for many years (if ever) so keeping the miles low or resale value high doesn't matter to me. __________________

03-22-2014, 06:35 AM	#22
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,495 View My Garage	Confession: sometimes I feel guilty driving my camaro Just drive that beautiful car, and stop the foolishness😏 enjoy !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

03-21-2014, 11:23 PM	#16
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	Dont feel guilty. If its the last car you'll ever own well maybe but if you plan on ever selling it the next person will probably not appreciate your guilt of the low miles so drive it and enjoy it.

03-22-2014, 02:18 AM	#19
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	As long as you don't go over 12,000 a year, mileage doesn't really matter to the resale value.

03-22-2014, 02:57 AM	#20
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	I have a similar dilemma. I love driving the Camaro, but hate getting it dirty. If I wash it one day, drive it to work the next, it gets filthy sitting outside for 8 hours and it's time to wash it again. I litterally feel the need to clean it after every use. So, the solution is don't drive it? I wish I was less OCD and could just drive it dirty. Everyone is right - drive it and enjoy it!

03-22-2014, 06:54 AM	#23
Trunz150 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Drop Top Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 180 View My Garage	Just enjoy it I have a 14 since October and it has 12K on it I got it at 3 miles...... I can't stop driving especially when the weather is nice I'll drice allllll weekend none stop.....

03-22-2014, 06:56 AM	#24
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	Life is short. Drive the wheels off it. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

03-22-2014, 10:23 AM	#27
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 612 View My Garage	Ok, I have to agree with Dave1222.. I purchased mine in Nov of 2012, and I only have 1499, when I rolled out of the garage yesterday to fix my opener. It's actually my wife's car. We own a Honda accord, trailblazer, and GTP so we really never have the need to drive her unless it's like gorgeous outside, and you must take that drive. Nothing wrong with preserving your Camaro. And it will fetch a lot more money than one with 50k on it, for sure. I'm on both sides though, if it's your DD, that's cool too!

03-22-2014, 11:11 AM	#28
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I have 39,900 miles on my 3 1/2 year old 2010 SS. I've had driven it from PA to Florida to Texas to Canada twice. Driven 4 times to Michigan and back to PA. It isn't my daily driver either. I'm enjoying it and not leaving it for someone else to drive and enjoy it more than me.