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SSMaro7 · 03-14-2009, 01:58 PM

The 'sure you are' comment I found pretty funny. That's what my other half said, until I showed her the order. I've supported us while she finished school and now she is going to be starting a good job, so everything kinda fell into place. Then I told her what it cost...

Mac1 · 03-14-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pag1164

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.

It saddened me to read your post regarding your daughter. Just as it makes me ask "why" every time I see a child of any age who is less fortunate than many. If I may be a bit presumptious at this point IMO you deserve a fleet of camaros for your love and dedication to your child.

trm0002 · 03-14-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMaro7

Then I told her what it cost...

trm0002 · 03-14-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac1

It saddened me to read your post regarding your daughter. Just as it makes me ask "why" every time I see a child of any age who is less fortunate than many. If I may be a bit presumptious at this point IMO you deserve a fleet of camaros for your love and dedication to your child.

^^^ What he said.

Mac1 · 03-14-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Booger · 03-14-2009, 02:15 PM

My husband is okay with my obsession with this car, but he can't wait until it gets here so I will shut up about it. He is hoping I will let him drive it every once in a while. Ordered 2SSRS Imperial Blue Metallic w/white rally stripes polished alum wheels.

trm0002 · 03-14-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Booger

My husband is okay with my obsession with this car, but he can't wait until it gets here so I will shut up about it. He is hoping I will let him drive it every once in a while. Ordered 2SSRS Imperial Blue Metallic w/white rally stripes polished alum wheels.

I LOVE the fact that women are as hyped up about this car as the guys are. Of course, looking at past history, wasn't it the women who always were into the Camaro while the guys tended towards the Firebird/TA ? Don't get me wrong, I had two other Z28 Camaros but I swear I used to see more women driving, V6 for sure, Camaros, than I saw guys.

pag1164 · 03-14-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac1

It saddened me to read your post regarding your daughter. Just as it makes me ask "why" every time I see a child of any age who is less fortunate than many. If I may be a bit presumptious at this point IMO you deserve a fleet of camaros for your love and dedication to your child.

Thanks. I'd settle for one Camaro at this point. We weren't sure we'd be able to get the car, as we had to pay off the 2004 Chevy Express Conversion Van with the wheelchair lift. Luckily, we were able to manage it.

undrcop2010 · 03-14-2009, 02:28 PM

My girlfriend is happy for me, and just wants me to get it so i can shut up about it and get off this website for more then 5 minutes(but then again when i'm not on this site i'll be in the car!)

towmoe · 03-14-2009, 02:30 PM

My wife has been pretty good about it. She's ready for me to get the car so I can quit talking about it, but she is supportive.

Booger · 03-14-2009, 02:32 PM

My first car was a 79 firebird with T-tops I thought I was it in that car! I loved it!

Douge · 03-14-2009, 02:40 PM

Wow, I guess I forgot to tell her. Happened when I bought my Porsche too. OOPS.

zzz28zzz · 03-14-2009, 02:51 PM

My wife also loves this car. My wife also hates this forum. She said if that car doesnt show up soon she is cancelling our internet service.

zzz28zzz · 03-14-2009, 02:56 PM

A quick story...
The Mrs knows I have been smitten with this ride for quite some time. Well the time for ordering arrived and she was hesitant. I caught her in a good mood one day (while she was at work and I was on the phone) I told her I was headed to the dealership to get my oil changed and that while I was there I was going to place the order for the car...now we have had this discussion several times...The only comment she made was "Whatever as long as you order RED" I dead set on BLACK. I placed the order....in RED...just as she requested. Well I showed her the workbench printout and she didn't believe me, said I faked it. Months later the welcome kit showed up and she still didnt believe me. THEN I showed her the receipt for the down payment and her jaw dropped to the floor. I told her I ordered red just like she told me to!!!!

03-14-2009, 01:58 PM	#29
SSMaro7 Shift7 Drives: Ordered: 2010 SS in Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 15	The 'sure you are' comment I found pretty funny. That's what my other half said, until I showed her the order. I've supported us while she finished school and now she is going to be starting a good job, so everything kinda fell into place. Then I told her what it cost... __________________ Ordered: SS Camaro Black on Inferno Orange with RS package. Now it's up to Chevy to crank these bad boys out

03-14-2009, 02:28 PM	#37
undrcop2010 Drives: 1LT/RS SIM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 193	My girlfriend is happy for me, and just wants me to get it so i can shut up about it and get off this website for more then 5 minutes(but then again when i'm not on this site i'll be in the car!) __________________ 1LT/RS SIM!

03-14-2009, 02:30 PM	#38
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	My wife has been pretty good about it. She's ready for me to get the car so I can quit talking about it, but she is supportive. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

03-14-2009, 02:32 PM	#39
Booger GIRLS LIKE COOL CARS TOO! Drives: 08F450,08F250,06Expd,2SSRSsoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 66	Booger My first car was a 79 firebird with T-tops I thought I was it in that car! I loved it!

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Booger GIRLS LIKE COOL CARS TOO! Drives: 08F450,08F250,06Expd,2SSRSsoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 66	Booger My husband is okay with my obsession with this car, but he can't wait until it gets here so I will shut up about it. He is hoping I will let him drive it every once in a while. Ordered 2SSRS Imperial Blue Metallic w/white rally stripes polished alum wheels.

03-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#40
Douge Eurotrash Connossieur Drives: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 188	Wow, I guess I forgot to tell her. Happened when I bought my Porsche too. OOPS.

03-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#41
zzz28zzz Drives: 2010 Chev Camaro 2SS/RS VR - Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milford - Ohio Posts: 200	My wife also loves this car. My wife also hates this forum. She said if that car doesnt show up soon she is cancelling our internet service.

03-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#42
zzz28zzz Drives: 2010 Chev Camaro 2SS/RS VR - Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milford - Ohio Posts: 200	A quick story... The Mrs knows I have been smitten with this ride for quite some time. Well the time for ordering arrived and she was hesitant. I caught her in a good mood one day (while she was at work and I was on the phone) I told her I was headed to the dealership to get my oil changed and that while I was there I was going to place the order for the car...now we have had this discussion several times...The only comment she made was "Whatever as long as you order RED" I dead set on BLACK. I placed the order....in RED...just as she requested. Well I showed her the workbench printout and she didn't believe me, said I faked it. Months later the welcome kit showed up and she still didnt believe me. THEN I showed her the receipt for the down payment and her jaw dropped to the floor. I told her I ordered red just like she told me to!!!!