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Ironheadspearo · 04-25-2011, 10:39 AM

get used to it they are selling alot of camaros. i have to admit i have been seeing a ton of convertibles almost a 40 60 mix of convertibles to hard tops. must be florida

King Sun · 04-25-2011, 10:55 AM

Imo camaros are the best bang for you buck in the market if you want a car with power but don't want to break the bank for under 32k. I knew this was coming so I started a mod savings last year to prepare for it.

Transformed · 04-25-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Jeez I haven't seen another Camaro in a couple of weeks. They're not big here yet, I guess. I get a lot of waves and rubberneckers, and chit chat with someone almost every time I stop for gas.

That is so true! I am orginally from Spokane and flew up to visit relatives. Drove across the state and saw ONE Camaro. Saw none in Spokane. And we were looking too - even told my nephews I'd pay them $1 for every Camaro spotted so had lots looking. I think it has something to do with the climate? Here in AZ, we can drive our Camaros year round so there's more of em.

DocKevin · 04-25-2011, 03:09 PM

I kind of get liking the idea of being unique and something different with a huge "Wow!" factor on the road... but, did anyone seriously think their ~$25k-$35k car(s) were going to be rare? I honestly think it's amazing how uncommon the Camaro still is after being out for essentially two years. I mean, if in two years of a body style you only see 4-5 per day, I'd say that is still pretty rare regardless of how far apart they are.

I kind of like seeing a lot of them. It's not as common as Mustangs or any of the other daily bangers you see on the road.

Just enjoy all of them! Recruit them for more people to come to a Camaro5Fest!!

D Day Dog · 04-25-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vart

Don't feel too bad yet. I think there has been about 9,000,000 Mustangs sold. Obviously not all are still on the road, but I seem them everywhere. I don't see too many camaros of any generation around Calgary. If I see 10 in a day that is very unusual. I can spot almost that many Mustangs in a shopping mall parking lot just while driving to the back stalls to park.

I took mine out for a cruise this weekend after a fuse pull and saw 2 Gen5s. However, I saw at least 20+ Mustangs - they breed a lot. You could drive 2 of them into an empty garage and 3 would come out.

blizzpat · 04-25-2011, 03:33 PM

Only 8 in this whole country

brantley847 · 04-25-2011, 03:39 PM

then trade it in and free up some room for us... I have love for GM and Chevy, if you bought it for the new "wow" "cool thing" that time is passing.

I don't mean to be rude, but I always wonder what that says about someone's personality when that the only reason they buy something and then consider trading it in after.. (not saying you all intend to sell)

04Ram2500Hemi · 04-25-2011, 04:35 PM

I always notice vehicles that are like mine. It could be the Camaro, a Ram like mine, or a Pilot like my wife's- I kind of think it's fun to see other vehicles that I enjoy. I usually only see a 5th Gen Camaro about once a week though- there aren't that many in Missoula.

Orange2010SS · 04-25-2011, 07:50 PM

I've never seen another 5th Gen while I'm out driving in mine. I did however, see 3 around town today while driving my Honda Pilot. I've never seen more than 1 around town at a time so I thought that was odd today.

Sneeks20 · 04-25-2011, 08:00 PM

Ive seen a lot, ss, lt's, ls. Only seen a SS just like mine with blk stripes.

Hemlawk · 04-25-2011, 08:13 PM

I have the only CGM in town, good enough for me. I'm glad too see more Camaros but I do feel slightly less special.

InvaderMoose · 04-25-2011, 08:36 PM

I see quite a few too.. Hence the over-striped paint job and soon to be new wheels.

mamaro · 04-25-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Matster

As hard to believe as it may seem to those of us that are die hard Camaro fans, to some this is just another car. They had a hard time choosing between the Camaro and some other car. They have no clue about the heritage of the car or about the many Camaro families that exist, C5 just being one of them. They will inevitably trade it or sell in a few years the same way a Honda Civic owner would sell or trade their car. To these people, it is just a car.

It's hard to believe that anyone would consider this just a car. :( But you're right. When I would complain to my husband that people weren't waving back, he reminded me that not everyone has the feeling for their Camaro that I do. I have come to accept that, and I wave anyways. You can usually tell the ones who appreciate it. My husband was a Camaro guy, and I love him for bringing me to this car.

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Originally Posted by Matster

We all new that they wouldn't be unique for ever, but that doesn't bother me. "This is my Camaro, there are many others like it, but this one is mine."

SarcasticDwarf · 04-25-2011, 09:01 PM

I think the number you see on the road has a lot to do with who is buying them now. Those that bought them in the first year or so were almost exclusively those who had been waiting a long time to get one. I suspect most of them are more or less garage queens. Now that they have been on the market for a couple years and some are showing up used, more people are buying them that drive them as daily drivers.

04-25-2011, 10:39 AM	#57
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04-25-2011, 03:39 PM	#63
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	then trade it in and free up some room for us... I have love for GM and Chevy, if you bought it for the new "wow" "cool thing" that time is passing. I don't mean to be rude, but I always wonder what that says about someone's personality when that the only reason they buy something and then consider trading it in after.. (not saying you all intend to sell) __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

04-25-2011, 08:13 PM	#67
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	I have the only CGM in town, good enough for me. I'm glad too see more Camaros but I do feel slightly less special. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

04-25-2011, 08:36 PM	#68
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King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	Imo camaros are the best bang for you buck in the market if you want a car with power but don't want to break the bank for under 32k. I knew this was coming so I started a mod savings last year to prepare for it.

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DocKevin Drives: '10 Malibu, '97 'Stang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 75	I kind of get liking the idea of being unique and something different with a huge "Wow!" factor on the road... but, did anyone seriously think their ~$25k-$35k car(s) were going to be rare? I honestly think it's amazing how uncommon the Camaro still is after being out for essentially two years. I mean, if in two years of a body style you only see 4-5 per day, I'd say that is still pretty rare regardless of how far apart they are. I kind of like seeing a lot of them. It's not as common as Mustangs or any of the other daily bangers you see on the road. Just enjoy all of them! Recruit them for more people to come to a Camaro5Fest!!

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blizzpat Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 491	Only 8 in this whole country

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04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I always notice vehicles that are like mine. It could be the Camaro, a Ram like mine, or a Pilot like my wife's- I kind of think it's fun to see other vehicles that I enjoy. I usually only see a 5th Gen Camaro about once a week though- there aren't that many in Missoula.

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Orange2010SS Drives: Orange 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 157 View My Garage	I've never seen another 5th Gen while I'm out driving in mine. I did however, see 3 around town today while driving my Honda Pilot. I've never seen more than 1 around town at a time so I thought that was odd today.

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Sneeks20 Account Suspended Drives: your woman wild... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 751 View My Garage	Ive seen a lot, ss, lt's, ls. Only seen a SS just like mine with blk stripes.

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SarcasticDwarf Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Red Jewel Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 82	I think the number you see on the road has a lot to do with who is buying them now. Those that bought them in the first year or so were almost exclusively those who had been waiting a long time to get one. I suspect most of them are more or less garage queens. Now that they have been on the market for a couple years and some are showing up used, more people are buying them that drive them as daily drivers.