Considering a trade to a V8... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

awfarley · 03-28-2013, 09:52 AM

...Tundra.
Well Camaro faithful, the time has come.

I recently got a Bryant ski boat and now I'm stuck in a sticky situation. My wife's Envoy is a strong I6 4.2 Vortec but it just doesn't have the umph I'd like to trust pulling a 3500lb boat and trailer off a slick launch. I've found a great deal on a 2008 5.7L Tundra double cab and I've setup to drive out Saturday and most likely drive home in it. The kicker is I just paid off the Envoy and don't want to add another payment so trading the Camaro is the only option I really have there.

I've loved my car since day one and she loves it as much as me. Yeah, yeah it's just a V6 but it's my first new car purchase and my gut tells me I may regret it one day. I still plan on getting a V8 model Camaro in the next few years for a toy so I haven't given up on the Camaros yet lol.

My dad has looked for his 69 Chevelle for years and regrets ever selling it. I know the two cars are a little hard to compare but I thought I'd ask if any of you regret selling their first sports car?

Please advise

90503 · 03-28-2013, 09:55 AM

No worries, brother...Family First!....There will be plenty of Camaros around for a long time to come...good luck!

nyrfan · 03-28-2013, 09:55 AM

IBTL. LMAO!

awfarley · 03-28-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

IBTL. LMAO!

Why would this lock? lol

nyrfan · 03-28-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by awfarley

Why would this lock? lol

It was a joke.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

awfarley · 03-28-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

It was a joke.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

I figured that, I haven't been on here much lately and didn't know if I missed one of those juicy trade threads that pop up every now and then.

GMTool · 03-28-2013, 10:11 AM

Well if it was me I would get a Silverado. Or sell the boat keep the Envoy and get an SS or ZL1.

biggerisbetter · 03-28-2013, 10:15 AM

tundras are nice especially the crewmax with the reclining rear seats and the loaded version with the air conditioned seats

vroomapunk · 03-28-2013, 10:32 AM

Now you have an SUV and a truck. Sorry.

Sell the envoy and get a truck. Then you have a truck, a camaro, and your boat.

Consider getting a truck that isnt as nice.

Boats really are a pain in the ass, and lose value instantly, so if you are getting this boat on a whim, dont.

But if you really want to keep the boat and the camaro, the OBVIOUS choice is to get rid of the envoy, and get a truck (make the payments work)

awfarley · 03-28-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Now you have an SUV and a truck. Sorry.

Sell the envoy and get a truck. Then you have a truck, a camaro, and your boat.

Consider getting a truck that isnt as nice.

Boats really are a pain in the ass, and lose value instantly, so if you are getting this boat on a whim, dont.

But if you really want to keep the boat and the camaro, the OBVIOUS choice is to get rid of the envoy, and get a truck (make the payments work)

The boat is a 2002 that was given to me. It's got a 350 mercruiser with very low hours. The owner let it sit out and now its a quick restoration project. I'll have to put about $2000 in it and they sell for around $15000 currently.

I just hate the thought of having just paid one vehicle off and then taking on another loan within a month.

The trade in for the Envoy wouldn't be upside down either though...
hmm.

Ringo64 · 03-28-2013, 10:57 AM

Toyota :shivers:

lol, got to get the vehicle for things you want to do and if the payment or car doesn't do what you need, time to move on. Hope you get back in the Camaro!

awfarley · 03-28-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo64

Toyota :shivers:

lol, got to get the vehicle for things you want to do and if the payment or car doesn't do what you need, time to move on. Hope you get back in the Camaro!

Yeah, I figured with the added gas cost I'd be basically breaking even as far as payment/cost goes.

I'd be losing the year of payments and down payment on my Camaro though. I'll know for sure by Saturday what I'm gonna do.

cam62 · 03-28-2013, 11:06 AM

Whew.. for a minute there I thought you were going get an ss and put a hithc on it!

SimpleGreen · 03-28-2013, 11:10 AM

I would ditch the Envoy, IMO. Maybe get a slightly older/cheaper truck.

03-28-2013, 09:52 AM	#1
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Considering a trade to a V8... ...Tundra. Well Camaro faithful, the time has come. I recently got a Bryant ski boat and now I'm stuck in a sticky situation. My wife's Envoy is a strong I6 4.2 Vortec but it just doesn't have the umph I'd like to trust pulling a 3500lb boat and trailer off a slick launch. I've found a great deal on a 2008 5.7L Tundra double cab and I've setup to drive out Saturday and most likely drive home in it. The kicker is I just paid off the Envoy and don't want to add another payment so trading the Camaro is the only option I really have there. I've loved my car since day one and she loves it as much as me. Yeah, yeah it's just a V6 but it's my first new car purchase and my gut tells me I may regret it one day. I still plan on getting a V8 model Camaro in the next few years for a toy so I haven't given up on the Camaros yet lol. My dad has looked for his 69 Chevelle for years and regrets ever selling it. I know the two cars are a little hard to compare but I thought I'd ask if any of you regret selling their first sports car? Please advise

03-28-2013, 09:55 AM	#3
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	IBTL. LMAO! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

03-28-2013, 10:11 AM	#7
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Well if it was me I would get a Silverado. Or sell the boat keep the Envoy and get an SS or ZL1. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

03-28-2013, 10:15 AM	#8
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	tundras are nice especially the crewmax with the reclining rear seats and the loaded version with the air conditioned seats __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#9
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Now you have an SUV and a truck. Sorry. Sell the envoy and get a truck. Then you have a truck, a camaro, and your boat. Consider getting a truck that isnt as nice. Boats really are a pain in the ass, and lose value instantly, so if you are getting this boat on a whim, dont. But if you really want to keep the boat and the camaro, the OBVIOUS choice is to get rid of the envoy, and get a truck (make the payments work) __________________

03-28-2013, 09:55 AM	#2
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,417	No worries, brother...Family First!....There will be plenty of Camaros around for a long time to come...good luck!

03-28-2013, 10:57 AM	#11
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Toyota :shivers: lol, got to get the vehicle for things you want to do and if the payment or car doesn't do what you need, time to move on. Hope you get back in the Camaro! __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

03-28-2013, 11:06 AM	#13
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Whew.. for a minute there I thought you were going get an ss and put a hithc on it! __________________ rx catch can;vmax ported throttle body;bowtie delete;SLP SS emblem;CAI cold air intake

03-28-2013, 11:10 AM	#14
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I would ditch the Envoy, IMO. Maybe get a slightly older/cheaper truck. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap