I left the fold, but will be back... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

toesuf94 · 08-13-2009, 01:24 PM

Sorry guys...I decided to move on from the Bowtie fold for a little bit, as an opportunity came up that I just had to take. Plus, I am waiting on the Convertible SS anyway. I was going to trade my 2004 Corvette in on an SS coupe, but I ran into a guy with an SS with 300 miles on it and found out he had an electrical issue that made me balk. Yes, it was fixed quickly, but after reading all of the horror stories as well as hints of more to come, I decided to wait.

Back in 1988 BMW introduced the M5 on the market and I knew I would NEVER have one - I have lusted after every M5 introduced to the U.S.A. for 21 years, knowing I would NEVER have one.

Never came Monday night. Found a certified 2006 in Silverstone II metalic and I was in lust.

Dealer offered me a drive and - well, WOW. It was all I thought it would be and more. It helped that he wanted my Corvette really badly and the numbers came into line with where I wanted them to be, so I brought home my dream car Monday night (dream car as far as exotics go...I still Lust after my Camaro someday!)

So, if you are in Cedar Rapids, and you see a guy in a silver-blue M5 waving at you and giving you the thumbs up in your Camaro - he means it. I will be back in a Bowtie in a few years when I can order my convertible...but until then I have 500 reasons to be happy!

GTengineer · 08-13-2009, 01:26 PM

dude thats HAWT. Congrats, I love silver and black BMWs pretty much any model. Any other pictures?

FenwickHockey65 · 08-13-2009, 01:28 PM

Mmm...friend's dad owns a black '06 M5. Hell of a good time.

Congrats!

ljustin293 · 08-13-2009, 01:34 PM

nice..and there is a convert in the future

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-13-2009, 01:35 PM

Nice.

CajunCamaroChic · 08-13-2009, 01:38 PM

Yes, really nice ride. Loved my 2006 3 series, but HATED the run flats!!! I loved the car, but was in the shop six times in two years, but I just got a bad one in the bunch. They are really reliable otherwise. You will have so much fun!

toesuf94 · 08-13-2009, 01:55 PM

Some more pics for those that are interested...please note the speedo.

And I am a CAR guy, not a snob and just living the dream I have dreamt for 21 years...will talk cars with anyone!!!

mutant chicken · 08-13-2009, 01:58 PM

Very nice !

Imfishintx · 08-13-2009, 02:04 PM

Nice ride, I'm sure there will be no regrets of passing on the Camaro!! They are not really in the same class, so you enjoy the M5!! You will be able to get a better deal once the Camaro is out producing the early sales and there are more to be had anyway.

GTengineer · 08-13-2009, 02:04 PM

that rear end looks beastly

bluman · 08-13-2009, 02:04 PM

beautiful car, enjoy !

ljustin293 · 08-13-2009, 02:25 PM

very nice...BMW is not for me..but it's nice

"prima"Donna · 08-13-2009, 02:26 PM

Enjoy and keep in touch with the Camaro5 family....we still want to hear from you...

toesuf94 · 08-13-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

Enjoy and keep in touch with the Camaro5 family....we still want to hear from you...

Oh I am not going anywhere...believe me.

I told Fbod about it...he made me stand in the corner for two hours as punishment! Sorry, Father.

And there is nothing wrong at all with a Camaro, I would drive any of them and am still sucking down Dr. Pepper's to try to win one!! I Love the Camaro. Always have!

08-13-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I left the fold, but will be back... Sorry guys...I decided to move on from the Bowtie fold for a little bit, as an opportunity came up that I just had to take. Plus, I am waiting on the Convertible SS anyway. I was going to trade my 2004 Corvette in on an SS coupe, but I ran into a guy with an SS with 300 miles on it and found out he had an electrical issue that made me balk. Yes, it was fixed quickly, but after reading all of the horror stories as well as hints of more to come, I decided to wait. Back in 1988 BMW introduced the M5 on the market and I knew I would NEVER have one - I have lusted after every M5 introduced to the U.S.A. for 21 years, knowing I would NEVER have one. Never came Monday night. Found a certified 2006 in Silverstone II metalic and I was in lust. Dealer offered me a drive and - well, WOW. It was all I thought it would be and more. It helped that he wanted my Corvette really badly and the numbers came into line with where I wanted them to be, so I brought home my dream car Monday night (dream car as far as exotics go...I still Lust after my Camaro someday!) So, if you are in Cedar Rapids, and you see a guy in a silver-blue M5 waving at you and giving you the thumbs up in your Camaro - he means it. I will be back in a Bowtie in a few years when I can order my convertible...but until then I have 500 reasons to be happy! Attached Images

08-13-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
GTengineer Drives: 2004 Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 192	dude thats HAWT. Congrats, I love silver and black BMWs pretty much any model. Any other pictures? __________________ 2004 Corvette Z06 1996 Camaro 3.8L (M5)

08-13-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Mmm...friend's dad owns a black '06 M5. Hell of a good time. Congrats! __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Nice. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

08-13-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
CajunCamaroChic Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, ABM "Bella" Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,435	Yes, really nice ride. Loved my 2006 3 series, but HATED the run flats!!! I loved the car, but was in the shop six times in two years, but I just got a bad one in the bunch. They are really reliable otherwise. You will have so much fun! __________________ www.cajuncamaroclub.com / Cajun Camaro Club on Facebook 2010 2SS/RS, ABM, L99, Heritage Grille, Corsa CB Sport, K&N CAI, Foose Chrome Legends, etc.

08-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	nice..and there is a convert in the future

08-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Some more pics for those that are interested...please note the speedo. And I am a CAR guy, not a snob and just living the dream I have dreamt for 21 years...will talk cars with anyone!!! Attached Images

08-13-2009, 01:58 PM	#8
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	Very nice ! __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

08-13-2009, 02:04 PM	#9
Imfishintx Drives: 07 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melissa,Tx Posts: 80	Nice ride, I'm sure there will be no regrets of passing on the Camaro!! They are not really in the same class, so you enjoy the M5!! You will be able to get a better deal once the Camaro is out producing the early sales and there are more to be had anyway.

08-13-2009, 02:04 PM	#10
GTengineer Drives: 2004 Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 192	that rear end looks beastly __________________ 2004 Corvette Z06 1996 Camaro 3.8L (M5)

08-13-2009, 02:04 PM	#11
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	beautiful car, enjoy ! __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

08-13-2009, 02:25 PM	#12
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	very nice...BMW is not for me..but it's nice

08-13-2009, 02:26 PM	#13
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	Enjoy and keep in touch with the Camaro5 family....we still want to hear from you... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

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