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Joe Remi · 05-08-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nusong

You folks have convinced me!! Thanks for your encouragement. I'm going to order one! Black.............with beige leather appointed interior..............automatic 6 - so my short wife can drive it. I would not allow her to drive my last Camaro since it was stick shift and for her to reach the clutch...................she was right up against the steering wheel. BUT................I do want to at least sit in one before I place an order.

The two dealers here STILL DON'T HAVE A SINGLE ONE! Do you think this is the fault of dealers dragging their heels in their initial order...............or, is it Chevy? Yet......I did see a YELLOW one on the road this week...............I guess just going through town.

My local dealer is holding a BBQ/test-drive event this weekend for the yellow V6 auto on their lot. Your dealer may be doing something similar soon.

As far as the age thing (which you've already solved), one of the things I like about the Camaro is older guys look cool in it. I'm 47 and have a secret lust for a Mitsubishi Evolution with that big ole wing on the back, but I think I would look silly in it 5 years from now. Not so with the Camaro.

BLUEMARO · 05-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Get one today! If it makes you happy do it. We only have one life to live.

cam2fst4u · 05-08-2009, 12:39 PM

Too old? No way! Thats pretty Awesome, My grandfather was about that age when i got my 00 Z28 and he hated it..lol... Get it!!

nusong · 05-11-2009, 08:18 PM

We did it! This 70 year old and his 70 year old wife test drove and placed an order for a 2010 Camaro!!!

See what y'all - with all your positive input went and made us do?

The only dealer I found in miles............Friendly in Troy, NC.........who had an actual car on the lot. I test drove their silver 2LT RS automatic. LIKED IT VERY MUCH! My 4' 11' wife even felt comfortable behind the wheel with the telescoping steering wheel and power seat.

ORDERED a 2LT RS automatic - Red Jewel Tintcoat with grey leather interior and sunroof. Sales Manager said it would probably be 5 - 6 months until delivery.

The Sales Manager drove the car home on Saturday evening. He had several people follow him home............wanting to see and/or make an offer on the car. As we were test driving today - a whole lot of hard stares!

We did it! If I could figure out the "smiles" on this site I would post appropriately. Anyway - this 70 year old couple is EXCITED! We've joined the 5th generation ranks!!

theholycow · 05-11-2009, 08:39 PM

lupo271 · 05-11-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe in T.O.

You're never too old!

++2

keepontrukkin · 05-11-2009, 09:00 PM

Where can I get curb feelers and convex mirrors for my Camaro? My only complaint with this design is that the rear window shelf is not large enough to hold my entire ballcap collection. Oh, and one more thing. Where do you think I should place my AAA sticker?

Number_9 · 05-11-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nusong

I owned a 1994 Camaro and loved it! Now I'm falling in love with the 5th generation Camaro. I'll be 71 this month. Am I too old to own and drive this car? Would I be considered strange driving such a cutting edge sport car?
All opinions welcomed.

If you're 71 and online, posting on this board and enjoying a Camaro - then heck yeah, go for the upgrade, sir. You deserve it!

Mojave · 05-11-2009, 09:46 PM

Never too old

nusong · 05-11-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keepontrukkin

Where can I get curb feelers and convex mirrors for my Camaro? My only complaint with this design is that the rear window shelf is not large enough to hold my entire ballcap collection. Oh, and one more thing. Where do you think I should place my AAA sticker?

Now, Now KEEPONTRUKKIN.

keepontrukkin · 05-13-2009, 10:36 AM

Sorry. Hehe. Couldn't resist. Besides, I'm not exactly a spring chicken...

Bewenched · 05-13-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nusong

I owned a 1994 Camaro and loved it! Now I'm falling in love with the 5th generation Camaro. I'll be 71 this month. Am I too old to own and drive this car? Would I be considered strange driving such a cutting edge sport car?
All opinions welcomed.

Absolutely NOT!

Miketebo22 · 05-13-2009, 10:47 AM

order it! PLLEAAASE order it! how badass would that be to see a 71 year old guy in an SS camaro whoopin the $HIT out of some kids who put a spoiler on a 2001 Neon and think its fast! that would rock so hard...(BTW, im 21) DAMN KIDS!

Dtowndog420 · 05-13-2009, 10:51 AM

No sir, no such thing, do it and enjoy!

05-11-2009, 08:18 PM	#116
nusong Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Auto - Camaro/2004 Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 121 View My Garage	PULLED THE TRIGGER We did it! This 70 year old and his 70 year old wife test drove and placed an order for a 2010 Camaro!!! See what y'all - with all your positive input went and made us do? The only dealer I found in miles............Friendly in Troy, NC.........who had an actual car on the lot. I test drove their silver 2LT RS automatic. LIKED IT VERY MUCH! My 4' 11' wife even felt comfortable behind the wheel with the telescoping steering wheel and power seat. ORDERED a 2LT RS automatic - Red Jewel Tintcoat with grey leather interior and sunroof. Sales Manager said it would probably be 5 - 6 months until delivery. The Sales Manager drove the car home on Saturday evening. He had several people follow him home............wanting to see and/or make an offer on the car. As we were test driving today - a whole lot of hard stares! We did it! If I could figure out the "smiles" on this site I would post appropriately. Anyway - this 70 year old couple is EXCITED! We've joined the 5th generation ranks!!

05-13-2009, 10:47 AM	#125
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	order it! PLLEAAASE order it! how badass would that be to see a 71 year old guy in an SS camaro whoopin the $HIT out of some kids who put a spoiler on a 2001 Neon and think its fast! that would rock so hard...(BTW, im 21) DAMN KIDS! __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

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