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wrek · 10-17-2009, 07:39 PM

CruznSS · 10-17-2009, 08:04 PM

Well, for me it just another number to deal with. Hell, 1,000 on the 1st week, 3,000 after 1 1/2 months. Sitting on 7,000 after 4 months! Did not buy her to sit in the garage and be lonely. It's a car, its meant to be driven, if your not a multi-millionare wanting a museum piece - DRIVE THE CAR! She will keep repaying you with the biggest permagrin that will never come off! Sorry, I feel your pain, but get over it and enjoy the car for what it is - 1 BAD A-- FRIGGN MUSCLE CAR!

JohnForeman · 10-17-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wrek

Putting miles on it. I HATE IT. I love driving it but I hate having to see the odometer going up. I wish I could afford TWO of these cars. One to collect and one to drive and enjoy.

I will be driving this car a lot but I just needed to vent about how painful it is to put miles on it

Buy the second one. My wife and I were out looking at new ones today. Our dealer has three SS on the lot. Thing is, when you get the second one, yer gonna put the miles on it too. I know, before the camaro I had two 300C's. One 5.7 hemi and a SRT8. Drove the he'll outa both of them

wrek · 10-17-2009, 10:10 PM

LOL I've already started talking to the wife about a V6 model

MightyT · 10-17-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleDs

Anyone know how to shut down the odometer???

Hammer?

As for the mileage, well when I get my Camaro it will be my daily ride and I commute 100mi/day. So the way I see it and from what I hear on this site all the time, the more the miles add up will only lead me to my next Camaro!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-17-2009, 11:11 PM

Yeah, that odometer seems to be the one thing that all auto companies seem to get right and not have a problem with. You just hope it breaks for about 50 thousand miles

ZZ · 10-17-2009, 11:34 PM

Well don't be driving it in the winter !

Born and raised in Marshalltown, IA. Now a Phoenix resident.....can drive mine year round......talk about racking up the miles.

RevHeat · 10-18-2009, 05:15 PM

Own the car, do not let the car own you!

Rev

Speed74SS · 10-18-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rauhaus camaro

Think of it this way... once you get past 35K miles, you can put a magnacharger on it and have a whole new experience!

I was going to wait too but life is too short and decided I needed it put on right off the dealer lot. 5k miles and runs great. I don't like looking at the miles either but I plan on keeping it so I push the pedal down a little more and let it ride

del-boy · 01-04-2012, 08:06 AM

the new bat man movie is comming out!!!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-04-2012, 08:09 AM

Random anyone?

Necro thread must live on.

2 2 · 01-04-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KSCamaro

Look at the other side and consider yourself lucky that you can.

I have a 99 Grand Prix and need a new car, the only production model I like and can see myself in is the Camaro.
I go to the Chevy site and build a car daily, sometimes IBM or RJT with beige interior , but mostly black on black. V6 for gas mileage, and the 7K difference in getting a V8 + I consider the price of gas and the amount I would spend in 6 years until I get the thing paid off.
I could have one now, if the economy had not tanked and my older sister and brother were doing ok financially. They went to college, but I didn't because I knew my parents didn't have the money decades ago.
Long story short, if I had not given them 8K+ in the last year and wasn't currently donating money to them, I could have what I want.
Black V6 (I'm not buying something to race and I don't have the money to pimp it out) sunroof, LT2, RS package, spare tire, 20" polished wheels. I could handle the 6 year payments,
I come here daily, because I love the car and like reading about the experiences that owners have. I want to be one soon. I'm afraid if I don't get this car now, it will not be available in the future, and you only live once.
There are people who post here that have more money than common sense, and kids who whine because mommy and daddy won't buy them one. It makes me sick to read.
I'm a hard working, honest guy but I put my family before myself and it's delaying me getting this beauty. It won't last forever and I will find a way to get one. Just be happy that you have that beautiful car to put a smile on your face. I've seen ONE up close and sat in it at a dealership 2 miles away while the guy was telling me about an 18 year old kid who's grandmother bought a 2SS for him. He got in a fender bender and they had to fix it a week later, they gave the car back to him and 2 days later he wrapped it around a tree.
Drive your car, to hell with the odometer and ENJOY IT!

If I ever make a trip to VA I will let you drive mine.

Brutal SS · 01-04-2012, 08:33 AM

Never postpone joy! On your deathbed, I'm pretty sure you won't be like, "I can't breathe! I'm dying! But man I'm glad I didn't drive my Camaro that much!"

myold88 · 01-04-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal SS

Never postpone joy! On your deathbed, I'm pretty sure you won't be like, "I can't breathe! I'm dying! But man I'm glad I didn't drive my Camaro that much!"

You hit the nail on the head. I'm not saving my Camaro for anyone.
I've got 16,000 fun miles on my 2 1/2 year old SS and have enjoyed every mile.

10-17-2009, 08:04 PM	#30
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	Well, for me it just another number to deal with. Hell, 1,000 on the 1st week, 3,000 after 1 1/2 months. Sitting on 7,000 after 4 months! Did not buy her to sit in the garage and be lonely. It's a car, its meant to be driven, if your not a multi-millionare wanting a museum piece - DRIVE THE CAR! She will keep repaying you with the biggest permagrin that will never come off! Sorry, I feel your pain, but get over it and enjoy the car for what it is - 1 BAD A-- FRIGGN MUSCLE CAR! __________________

10-17-2009, 11:11 PM	#34
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Yeah, that odometer seems to be the one thing that all auto companies seem to get right and not have a problem with. You just hope it breaks for about 50 thousand miles __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-04-2012, 08:06 AM	#38
del-boy "Grumble Bee" Drives: Cyber Grey Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 163 View My Garage	the new bat man movie is comming out!!!! __________________

01-04-2012, 08:09 AM	#39
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Random anyone? Necro thread must live on. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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10-17-2009, 11:34 PM	#35
ZZ Drives: 2SS w/RS Silver Ice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2	Well don't be driving it in the winter ! Born and raised in Marshalltown, IA. Now a Phoenix resident.....can drive mine year round......talk about racking up the miles.

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01-04-2012, 08:33 AM	#41
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