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rickyrocket · 04-27-2017, 05:20 PM

Planning on a career in the navy,get the camaro5 enjoy your youth,military will be a great adventure,I also went in at 17,knowing what I know now I wish I would have stayed in

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Whatever you decide, good luck. Also, thanks for wanting to serve our country.

Thanks!

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyrocket

Planning on a career in the navy,get the camaro5 enjoy your youth,military will be a great adventure,I also went in at 17,knowing what I know now I wish I would have stayed in

Yeah that's why I wanted the car . Seems like a logical thing to do. Stay in for 26 years, get great benefits (including free college), come out with a degree and a pension as well as a gob pretty much guaranteed.

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UBB

ditto

Thanks man.

The camaro show · 04-28-2017, 07:52 AM

V6 all the way

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sdynak

They are out there.. just need to look.. Here is one just as an example for a 2SS.. Maybe not near you but keep looking. (he is willing to ship?)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492556

Appreciate the replies and the links. They're kinda too far out because my parents don't really support this idea - they think it's a waste of money but I think not. They feel like the Cobalt that I have (under 50k miles, perfect condition) is plenty for me. I just want something nicer that will retain its value more. When I come out of the military in ~26 years with a pristine condition and lower miled Camaro, I'd expect to make profit since it would be considered a classic.

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

V6 all the way

Why do you say that? I've read and watched quite a bit of videos about V6's and how they are happy they got them before the SS. They said they went to track days in their V6 and actually learned how to drive it the proper way, and how to handle it. Seems like a pretty logical decision to me.

sherob · 04-28-2017, 08:09 AM

Devil's Advocate here...

You are getting ready to go into the Navy, which means boot/basic training/specialty school. You won't see your car for months! Then, depending on where your duty station is, or if you're plopped on a ship/sub, you're off to sea... not seeing your car again... for months.

Why not wait and save for that SS once you have a good feel for your situation after being in the service for while?

Thanks for your future service in the Navy... much respect, my Dad is a retired E9 from the Navy after 20 years of service.

ItsAstrix · 04-28-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sherob

Devil's Advocate here...

You are getting ready to go into the Navy, which means boot/basic training/specialty school. You won't see your car for months! Then, depending on where your duty station is, or if you're plopped on a ship/sub, you're off to sea... not seeing your car again... for months.

Why not wait and save for that SS once you have a good feel for your situation after being in the service for while?

Thanks for your future service in the Navy... much respect, my Dad is a retired E9 from the Navy after 20 years of service.

I see what you mean. I planned on having a little bit of fun before the service. Afterwards I would have enough money to buy a house a few more toys and still have money to put into a savings account. I kinda see it as an investment and at the same time a fun toy for the year I'd have it because I'd keep it in storage with my parents where they'd do routine checks on it and care for it.

Spec · 04-28-2017, 09:03 AM

I can see how, depending on where he gets stationed, he will need a car right out of basic/a-school etc. Even if stationed on a ship, unless its a ship at sea or we're at war, he will need a car regardless.

I do agree that he should at least wait until he gets out of basic training.

But don't do what I did when I got a brand spankin new 1995 Camaro Z28 as soon as I got to NAS Lemoore out of basic. Ya live ya learn.......

btw, thanks to all who serve our country.

partlowr · 04-28-2017, 09:30 AM

I bought my 2011 S22 Convertible in January for $23,500 and it had less than 6,000 miles on it. There were lots of 2010's SS coupes listed at that time for $18,000-$20,000 but they all had 50-70K miles on them at that price point. Keep in mind I live in Chicago and that was Jan. which not a lot of people are buying rear wheel drive sports cars in Jan. in Chicago so I am sure my deal had a lot to do with the winter season, I'm sure prices inch up this time of year.

partlowr · 04-28-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

I have a well cared for 2010 SS. No way would you get it for $17,000, or even $27,000 for that matter.

If you are saying you wouldn't sell your car for even $27k that's one thing, I get it but your car is not worth anywhere near $27k market value. Your car is worth around $20,000 plus or minus a couple bucks based on miles.

frenchsquared · 04-28-2017, 09:57 AM

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.

sherob · 04-28-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I can see how, depending on where he gets stationed, he will need a car right out of basic/a-school etc. Even if stationed on a ship, unless its a ship at sea or we're at war, he will need a car regardless.

I do agree that he should at least wait until he gets out of basic training.

But don't do what I did when I got a brand spankin new 1995 Camaro Z28 as soon as I got to NAS Lemoore out of basic. Ya live ya learn.......

btw, thanks to all who serve our country.

" 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.

04-27-2017, 05:20 PM	#15
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	Planning on a career in the navy,get the camaro5 enjoy your youth,military will be a great adventure,I also went in at 17,knowing what I know now I wish I would have stayed in __________________ 15 1 SS

04-28-2017, 07:52 AM	#19
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	V6 all the way __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

04-28-2017, 08:09 AM	#22
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Devil's Advocate here... You are getting ready to go into the Navy, which means boot/basic training/specialty school. You won't see your car for months! Then, depending on where your duty station is, or if you're plopped on a ship/sub, you're off to sea... not seeing your car again... for months. Why not wait and save for that SS once you have a good feel for your situation after being in the service for while? Thanks for your future service in the Navy... much respect, my Dad is a retired E9 from the Navy after 20 years of service. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

04-28-2017, 09:30 AM	#25
partlowr Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 256	I bought my 2011 S22 Convertible in January for $23,500 and it had less than 6,000 miles on it. There were lots of 2010's SS coupes listed at that time for $18,000-$20,000 but they all had 50-70K miles on them at that price point. Keep in mind I live in Chicago and that was Jan. which not a lot of people are buying rear wheel drive sports cars in Jan. in Chicago so I am sure my deal had a lot to do with the winter season, I'm sure prices inch up this time of year. __________________ Richard Partlow

04-28-2017, 09:57 AM	#27
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	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. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

04-28-2017, 09:03 AM	#24
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I can see how, depending on where he gets stationed, he will need a car right out of basic/a-school etc. Even if stationed on a ship, unless its a ship at sea or we're at war, he will need a car regardless. I do agree that he should at least wait until he gets out of basic training. But don't do what I did when I got a brand spankin new 1995 Camaro Z28 as soon as I got to NAS Lemoore out of basic. Ya live ya learn....... btw, thanks to all who serve our country.