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haleyd · 08-04-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by O2BQIK

This is really the answer to the question Haleyd asked earlier...why do people assume you're rolling in money? It's not that exactly...it's just that if you're planning to lay out $30,000 for the car, but bumping it up to $30,200 to include tint is a problem for you, it gives the impression (whether right or wrong) that something is out of whack...that you're spending more than you can afford.

Anyway as suggested above most dealers will be happy to do the tinting, and you can roll the cost into the loan if that's what you want to do. I'm sure they will be aware of what is legal in your state.

but i'm NOT laying out 30000 for the car. i'm financing 19,000 and i could understand people saying "what's an extra 200 dollars" if i were paying cash, but i'm not. i'm financing and going to be paying pretty much EXACTLY what i'm already paying every month. so why does that mean i can afford extra stuff. if i can't afford it now, then why would i be able to afford it then? i'm explaining myself so that it makes sense?

anyway, i didn't really have a question about any of this... my original post said:

"does this bother anyone else as much as it does me? i build my car and i love it and then i see them on the road and the windows are not tinted. huh? why have the car have obviously tinted windows online if they won't be tinted in real life? for me, it completely changes the look of the car.

i wanted to get a new malibu for a while and LOVED the white ones and the black ones that i saw out and about but then i was on the phone with draper chevrolet in michigan, and he said that's not an option. well then why the heck are they tinted on the website too? GRRRR frustrates me LOL!"

so in fact, i NEVER once said that i even WANT to tint my windows... just said i love the way it looks and that it shows it on the website but it's not what it actually look likes and that that annoyed me. LOL!

O2BQIK · 08-04-2009, 07:55 PM

Fair enough. As I said it's just an impression that people get, it's not necessarily anything close to reality

Rocky918 · 08-05-2009, 12:58 AM

if something is $4.01 and you give them $5 and they keep the change, tahts not very good money management if your not rich ... just my opinion... those cents add up

and i agree with what you say hayled, just figured who woudlnt want their camaro tinted somewhat

... most people will have them tinted but i guess not you ... makes you a little unique in a way

haleyd · 08-05-2009, 10:09 AM

LOL, THEY don't keep the change. I keep it. i never spend change. i have a change purse and every penny goes in it and then in to my big jar once it's full. so if it's 4.01 and i give them 5. I keep the 99 cents lol! why would i let everyone keep all my change! ha. i know they add up... that's why i said i put all my change in a jar and then cash it in... remember i said did that last year and after 8 months of saving my change i ended up with 452 dollars! YAY!

and i don't know whether or not i will get them tinted. depends on money and if i find it important enough to save for.

BTetrick59 · 06-06-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Technically, the windows are tinted from the factory. All of mine are stamped indicating that it is 70%. For most of us that just isn't dark enough. I had mine tinted again but with 15% and 35% instead. Much better now.

If you can't afford to pay the $200 for a metallic tint job after buying the Camaro, then have your dealer do it for you before you pick up the car and add it to the cost that is financed.

Did the State Inspector give you any problems and how did you attach the sticker ,they are usually pretty strict about it. so you dont swap it out to another vehicle

HookemHorns · 06-06-2011, 12:17 PM

I am fighting an internal battle about the tint...my old Maxima that I use to have was tinted at 3% on a black car. It looked very good although I could not see crap at night. I never once got stopped. I will not go that dark on my SS but I want to do at least 10 and 35 on the windshield but I'm gonna wait right now. The local 5/O is cracking down on tint, illegal use of the center lane, etc, etc, etc...city budgets are low.

King Sun · 06-06-2011, 12:48 PM

not to sound like a douche but if you can't afford a 200 dollar tint job then you should probably hold off on getting a camaro for now.

Nvincent4708 · 06-06-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by haleyd

ha. saracasm is fun!!!

you don't use premium fuel... but thanks lol!

also, my apr is 4.49 for 5 years... just thought i'd throw that out there!

hmmm what else... oh, my good friend is a mechanic and his dad owns an auto parts store. i've been getting all my parts and oil changes and pretty much anything that needs done to my car, for practically free for years! so i'm covered there. thanks for looking out for me though... man i hope when i need money cuz i'm so broke from all that premium fuel that you'll be looking out for me then and help me out! LOL!

Your APR is better than mine. I got 5.93 and im 22 with damn near perfect credit. haha. oh well.

MyIBMssRS · 06-06-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

You think it's a good idea to finance $200 for five or even six years at around 6%, just so you can have tinted windows...wow!!

Um..make sure in your budget to include $80 oil changes, $483 for one tire and the brake pads on these aren't cheap either. Oh and you have to use Premium fuel...about $4 more per fill up than you're probably acustomed to.

We're just looking out for you!

Doesn't sound like your really ready for this car.

Sterling · 06-06-2011, 01:13 PM

Holy dead thread guys... this was from 2009!

jdenotter · 06-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Edit. Removed post.

Texas2SS · 06-06-2011, 01:22 PM

I don't know about everyone else but I just did a couple minutes of good talking with my dealer and I got the delership to tint my windows for free. Sticker was 37,8xx.....if they can't afford 150 or so for tint I woulda moved to the next dealership.

Texas2SS · 06-06-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HookemHorns

I am fighting an internal battle about the tint...my old Maxima that I use to have was tinted at 3% on a black car. It looked very good although I could not see crap at night. I never once got stopped. I will not go that dark on my SS but I want to do at least 10 and 35 on the windshield but I'm gonna wait right now. The local 5/O is cracking down on tint, illegal use of the center lane, etc, etc, etc...city budgets are low.

5% all around

I know the photo sucks.....it's a photo of a photo.

DarkneSS · 06-06-2011, 01:29 PM

Edit dead ass thread, looks like she didnt get one anyway.

08-05-2009, 12:58 AM	#59
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	if something is $4.01 and you give them $5 and they keep the change, tahts not very good money management if your not rich ... just my opinion... those cents add up and i agree with what you say hayled, just figured who woudlnt want their camaro tinted somewhat ... most people will have them tinted but i guess not you ... makes you a little unique in a way __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

06-06-2011, 01:13 PM	#66
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	Holy dead thread guys... this was from 2009! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

06-06-2011, 01:18 PM	#67
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,777 View My Garage	Edit. Removed post. __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

06-06-2011, 01:22 PM	#68
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	I don't know about everyone else but I just did a couple minutes of good talking with my dealer and I got the delership to tint my windows for free. Sticker was 37,8xx.....if they can't afford 150 or so for tint I woulda moved to the next dealership. __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

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08-04-2009, 07:55 PM	#58
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	Fair enough. As I said it's just an impression that people get, it's not necessarily anything close to reality

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HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	I am fighting an internal battle about the tint...my old Maxima that I use to have was tinted at 3% on a black car. It looked very good although I could not see crap at night. I never once got stopped. I will not go that dark on my SS but I want to do at least 10 and 35 on the windshield but I'm gonna wait right now. The local 5/O is cracking down on tint, illegal use of the center lane, etc, etc, etc...city budgets are low.

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