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camaro guy · 12-31-2010, 03:28 PM

Hey everyone, I have a question for you all. I am deploying soon for a one year tour in Afghanistan. I have a 2010 Camaro LS black on black with 25k miles and great condition. Never tracked or raced and has mods(see sig) also have a loan and will have a great deal of cash in the bank when i return. I see myself having three options.

1.Storing my Camaro in my parents garage till i get back and keeping it for the long haul. only have to pay comprehensive during deployment so save on insurance.

2. Storing now and selling after i get back and upgrading to an SS paid in cash.

3.Selling now to avoid depreciation and loan interest and buying a SS when I return paid in cash.

I have had a lot of thoughts about the SS and have been wondering if the extra money is worth paying but really love the sound of a cammed SS with headers.

i came from a 4cyl Mitsubishi Galant and the v6 was a huge upgrade but no longer seems fast. I wonder how much our cars are gonna depreciate in a year? If I do option 1 then i can put more money down on a house which will save me huge in the long run with less interest.

Any opinions would be great. Thanks everyone

CC Performance · 12-31-2010, 03:30 PM

sell now buy later

Thank you for your service.

CamaroNewb · 12-31-2010, 03:35 PM

I agree, Sell now and save the payments towards an SS along with your cash and you can get an SS plus mods. I too thank you for your service

tmac1granger33 · 12-31-2010, 03:37 PM

sell now... im if you decide to part it... im interested in your headers

GearHeadPeter · 12-31-2010, 03:37 PM

If your plan is to buy a house then Option 1 makes more sense. The more money down the lower the interest rate for your mortage. If you want more power you can always add a supercharger or turbo's later.

From one Vet to another Option 1 is better for the long haul. Stay safe and thanks for your service to us all.

rtcat600man · 12-31-2010, 03:39 PM

Thank - you for your service. Sorry to hear you have to leave. I would sell it now (# 3), however you won't get much back on all those mods and you do have many. The idea of coming home to a SS that you can mod will make you happy. One thought to keep in mind gas is on the rise. Good luck with your decision. I am sure it is a tough one.

1BADLS3 · 12-31-2010, 03:41 PM

The best (financially sound) option is always to pay off the car and drive it till the wheels fall off. But that pays no attention to your personal goals, wants, etc.

There's really no sense in insuring and allowing a car to depreciate while it sits for a year (or longer?) while it's not being enjoyed. Especially if it's not the car you really want (SS).

My advice -- look at the numbers, see where you're at and where/when it makes sense to sell it. If it doesn't sell before you leave, make sure your folks have Power of Attorney, and maybe work it out so they sell the car when you're gone. Just establish your rock bottom price and let them know you'll go no lower than $xx,xxx.

Good luck over there!

camaro guy · 12-31-2010, 04:15 PM

Thanks for replying everyone. Also, i forgot to add in, if I did sell should I sell the car stock and parts separately or the car as is. i dont know if you can take off an alarm system easily, stock mufflers and wheels are trashed. kept stock intake and headers.

Tampa Tuning · 12-31-2010, 04:17 PM

option 3

be safe brother

rtcat600man · 12-31-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro guy

Thanks for replying everyone. Also, i forgot to add in, if I did sell should I sell the car stock and parts separately or the car as is. i dont know if you can take off an alarm system easily, stock mufflers and wheels are trashed. kept stock intake and headers.

Put back to stock or as close to as you can and sell the mod parts. There are plenty of people here who will buy the mods.

mikeSS · 12-31-2010, 04:22 PM

SELL

Camaro54 · 12-31-2010, 04:29 PM

Thanks for what you do for us.
My advice is to sell now. Save as much as you can till you get back. Then look on this site and try and find a deal on an excellent used SS with mods already the way you like. You'll get a car that's in great shape for a heck of a lot less than buying a new car plus all your new mods . That will make you even again for the beating you took on your car now. The seller of the SS next year will be taking the same beating but to your advantage. You'll also be helping the seller get out from under their finacial load. I'm really shocked at all the good deals on used SSs that are in perfect shape.

paulsandhu · 12-31-2010, 04:45 PM

First off, as a Canadian, thank you for helping keeping the citizens of North America safe.

Secondly, do what your heart tells you to do. You could do option 1. Which is something personally what I would do. But thats just me. If you sell it, when you return you can get a loaded SS or buy a new SS or maybe a Z/28?

pnltnc1 · 12-31-2010, 04:46 PM

Sell now comeback and get your 2ss :-)

12-31-2010, 03:28 PM	#1
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	Keep or sell during deployment Hey everyone, I have a question for you all. I am deploying soon for a one year tour in Afghanistan. I have a 2010 Camaro LS black on black with 25k miles and great condition. Never tracked or raced and has mods(see sig) also have a loan and will have a great deal of cash in the bank when i return. I see myself having three options. 1.Storing my Camaro in my parents garage till i get back and keeping it for the long haul. only have to pay comprehensive during deployment so save on insurance. 2. Storing now and selling after i get back and upgrading to an SS paid in cash. 3.Selling now to avoid depreciation and loan interest and buying a SS when I return paid in cash. I have had a lot of thoughts about the SS and have been wondering if the extra money is worth paying but really love the sound of a cammed SS with headers. i came from a 4cyl Mitsubishi Galant and the v6 was a huge upgrade but no longer seems fast. I wonder how much our cars are gonna depreciate in a year? If I do option 1 then i can put more money down on a house which will save me huge in the long run with less interest. Any opinions would be great. Thanks everyone __________________ BBK LT Headers W/ High Flow cats/ SLP Loud Mouth II/ Injen CAI/ Sport Edition KV5 18" Chrome/ Viper/ Dynamat

12-31-2010, 03:35 PM	#3
CamaroNewb Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 196 View My Garage	I agree, Sell now and save the payments towards an SS along with your cash and you can get an SS plus mods. I too thank you for your service __________________ 2010 Summit White 2SS/RS. Mods so far: BFXauto Black Replica wheels, Pfadt lowering springs, Black CAI Intake, VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB, 20% tint, Painted Bowties and SS Badges, Blacked out sidemarkers, RPI Designs Tail Light Covers, Painted Tail Light Bezels, Pioneer touchscreen DVD, Fieldgoal wireless Harness, AAC Plasma LED DRL, AAC Hyper white dome, trunk and license plate LED's, Blue footwell lighting.

12-31-2010, 03:37 PM	#5
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	If your plan is to buy a house then Option 1 makes more sense. The more money down the lower the interest rate for your mortage. If you want more power you can always add a supercharger or turbo's later. From one Vet to another Option 1 is better for the long haul. Stay safe and thanks for your service to us all. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

12-31-2010, 03:39 PM	#6
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Thank - you for your service. Sorry to hear you have to leave. I would sell it now (# 3), however you won't get much back on all those mods and you do have many. The idea of coming home to a SS that you can mod will make you happy. One thought to keep in mind gas is on the rise. Good luck with your decision. I am sure it is a tough one. __________________ MY BUILD

12-31-2010, 04:15 PM	#8
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	Thanks for replying everyone. Also, i forgot to add in, if I did sell should I sell the car stock and parts separately or the car as is. i dont know if you can take off an alarm system easily, stock mufflers and wheels are trashed. kept stock intake and headers. __________________ BBK LT Headers W/ High Flow cats/ SLP Loud Mouth II/ Injen CAI/ Sport Edition KV5 18" Chrome/ Viper/ Dynamat

12-31-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	sell now buy later Thank you for your service.

12-31-2010, 03:37 PM	#4
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	sell now... im if you decide to part it... im interested in your headers

12-31-2010, 03:41 PM	#7
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	The best (financially sound) option is always to pay off the car and drive it till the wheels fall off. But that pays no attention to your personal goals, wants, etc. There's really no sense in insuring and allowing a car to depreciate while it sits for a year (or longer?) while it's not being enjoyed. Especially if it's not the car you really want (SS). My advice -- look at the numbers, see where you're at and where/when it makes sense to sell it. If it doesn't sell before you leave, make sure your folks have Power of Attorney, and maybe work it out so they sell the car when you're gone. Just establish your rock bottom price and let them know you'll go no lower than $xx,xxx. Good luck over there!

12-31-2010, 04:17 PM	#9
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	option 3 be safe brother

12-31-2010, 04:22 PM	#11
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	SELL

12-31-2010, 04:29 PM	#12
Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	Thanks for what you do for us. My advice is to sell now. Save as much as you can till you get back. Then look on this site and try and find a deal on an excellent used SS with mods already the way you like. You'll get a car that's in great shape for a heck of a lot less than buying a new car plus all your new mods . That will make you even again for the beating you took on your car now. The seller of the SS next year will be taking the same beating but to your advantage. You'll also be helping the seller get out from under their finacial load. I'm really shocked at all the good deals on used SSs that are in perfect shape.

12-31-2010, 04:45 PM	#13
paulsandhu Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 455 View My Garage	First off, as a Canadian, thank you for helping keeping the citizens of North America safe. Secondly, do what your heart tells you to do. You could do option 1. Which is something personally what I would do. But thats just me. If you sell it, when you return you can get a loaded SS or buy a new SS or maybe a Z/28? __________________ GHOST · 2SSRS Order Date: March 28, 2009 // DoB: June 19, 2009 // Arrival Date: July 2, 2009 Current Modifications: Hurst Comp HardDrive Stick Kit K&N Blackhawk CAI Anvil Carbon Fiber Notch Spoiler Ceramic Coated Satin Black Wrap

12-31-2010, 04:46 PM	#14
pnltnc1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 113 View My Garage	Sell now comeback and get your 2ss :-)

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