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CreeperRS · 02-17-2016, 10:22 AM

To finance a used 14/15 SS would definitely save you some money, and if you want to keep it, that maybe best. However if you lease a 16, it may be more expensive monthly, but you will have an easier time trading up to any new Camaro. So I guess it all depends on your budget and your wants!

Hot Rod SS · 02-17-2016, 11:06 PM

Lived there for 30 years. At first it was great. Then it got too crowded, too expensive, too many crazy people, too many ridiculous laws, too many taxes. Best thing we ever did was move out of there.

thegreatwhite · 02-20-2016, 01:22 PM

or you could just not live in one of the most expensive areas in the country

RankSS · 02-21-2016, 10:26 AM

I don't know about living in California but I am having a blast just using it for a while.
I trailered my Camaro and Ducati down last fall and left everything in in a storage yard in Palm Springs. I have been flying in any chance I get for a week or so at a time.
So far I have hit all the great roads in SoCal (there are tons).
Going back for another week soon and then in May. I will bring it all home taking 2 weeks stopping at various locations along the Sierra's and Shasta etc.
California has the best roads in North America. Period.

JLSuperfly · 02-21-2016, 05:04 PM

If you plan to live in San Francisco, make sure you know how to spot an Adam's apple.

Shark72 · 02-21-2016, 08:04 PM

California is a huge state with lots of different topographical areas (coast, valley, foothills and high mountain areas). Anyone who bashes CA is only looking at it from one perspective. There are lots of positives and negatives, just like anywhere else in the USA, it's what you make of it and how you look at life in general. Just my $.02 from a CA native.

CCMADONNA · 02-21-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

California is a huge state with lots of different topographical areas (coast, valley, foothills and high mountain areas). Anyone who bashes CA is only looking at it from one perspective. There are lots of positives and negatives, just like anywhere else in the USA, it's what you make of it and how you look at life in general. Just my $.02 from a CA native.

KaBoom1701 · 02-21-2016, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

If you plan to live in San Francisco, make sure you know how to spot an Adam's apple.

OMG....LOL

kmarshall2121 · 02-22-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

I like the weather and food but that's about it. I can't live in an apartment anymore because it's too expensive. I had to move back with family (had a 60% increase in rent) and trust me I'm not happy about this; However at the same time I'm not ashamed because hey...it's not like it's 1999/2000 when it was lame to live with family in your 30's!

All my friends live with their family now because it's virtually impossible unless you're making like over 100 grand a year? I just read an article about having to make over 160 thousand a year to even get by in San Francisco now (rent wise).

Sooner or later this "bubble" will burst! >

or, you could 'buy' a home.... dont have to worry about those rent increases, and youd be doing something for yourself, instead of making someone else (landlord) rich... just sayin...

SPCBA · 02-22-2016, 01:06 PM

Pros and cons. My favorite part of this thread is the people that don't live here commenting as well as the people that do who disagree with others saying that people don't look at it right or to just leave.

Pretty good analogy for California. Sorry I don't agree but the actual non human and non tax parts are amazing.

CCMADONNA · 02-22-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

Pros and cons. My favorite part of this thread is the people that don't live here commenting as well as the people that do who disagree with others saying that people don't look at it right or to just leave.

Pretty good analogy for California. Sorry I don't agree but the actual non human and non tax parts are amazing.

The human part and the weather are the best things about California.

The value-added part is the beautiful scenery we get to drive through, I mean, this IS a car forum, right?

thegreatwhite · 02-22-2016, 05:47 PM

Ya cali does have rude people but its definitely not just cali. i remember when i was young visiting the mid west an east coast multiple times an how the most noticeable differnece was that it seemed like east coast people were alot more bitter,uptight an just not nice. the west coast had a reputation of being more friendly an laid back.

SS PANTHER · 02-23-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

If you plan to live in San Francisco, make sure you know how to spot an Adam's apple.

And the colored girls go, "Doo do doo do doo do do doo..."

kmarshall2121 · 02-23-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

Ya cali does have rude people but its definitely not just cali. i remember when i was young visiting the mid west an east coast multiple times an how the most noticeable differnece was that it seemed like east coast people were alot more bitter,uptight an just not nice. the west coast had a reputation of being more friendly an laid back.

From Iowa myself, seems like when I go back there to visit, I see more middle fingers, road rage, and trash talkers than ever... Definitely do not miss it.

02-17-2016, 10:22 AM	#43
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,579	To finance a used 14/15 SS would definitely save you some money, and if you want to keep it, that maybe best. However if you lease a 16, it may be more expensive monthly, but you will have an easier time trading up to any new Camaro. So I guess it all depends on your budget and your wants! __________________

02-17-2016, 11:06 PM	#44
Hot Rod SS Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New Mexico Posts: 74	Lived there for 30 years. At first it was great. Then it got too crowded, too expensive, too many crazy people, too many ridiculous laws, too many taxes. Best thing we ever did was move out of there. __________________ 2014 2SS 6M ADM LSA, CAI, BTR Stage II, Kooks, Bo White TB, 610/522 and a bunch of BMR Suspension stuff

02-21-2016, 10:26 AM	#46
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	I don't know about living in California but I am having a blast just using it for a while. I trailered my Camaro and Ducati down last fall and left everything in in a storage yard in Palm Springs. I have been flying in any chance I get for a week or so at a time. So far I have hit all the great roads in SoCal (there are tons). Going back for another week soon and then in May. I will bring it all home taking 2 weeks stopping at various locations along the Sierra's and Shasta etc. California has the best roads in North America. Period. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

02-21-2016, 08:04 PM	#48
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	California is a huge state with lots of different topographical areas (coast, valley, foothills and high mountain areas). Anyone who bashes CA is only looking at it from one perspective. There are lots of positives and negatives, just like anywhere else in the USA, it's what you make of it and how you look at life in general. Just my $.02 from a CA native. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

02-22-2016, 01:06 PM	#52
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	Pros and cons. My favorite part of this thread is the people that don't live here commenting as well as the people that do who disagree with others saying that people don't look at it right or to just leave. Pretty good analogy for California. Sorry I don't agree but the actual non human and non tax parts are amazing. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

02-20-2016, 01:22 PM	#45
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	or you could just not live in one of the most expensive areas in the country

02-21-2016, 05:04 PM	#47
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	If you plan to live in San Francisco, make sure you know how to spot an Adam's apple.

02-22-2016, 05:47 PM	#54
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	Ya cali does have rude people but its definitely not just cali. i remember when i was young visiting the mid west an east coast multiple times an how the most noticeable differnece was that it seemed like east coast people were alot more bitter,uptight an just not nice. the west coast had a reputation of being more friendly an laid back.