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Redrockit · 07-06-2021, 07:36 PM

She was a redhead. A loaded 2015 not far from home either. I test drove her and fell in love, but it was not meant to be. By the time I had my ducks in a row she was gone, missed by no more than a few days.

I became obsessed. Couldn't sleep, just keep seeing those hips in red hot red.

I knew what I wanted: 2SS, black guts, manual, low miles...red. Not too many out there right now, and as many of us know, tough time to be looking. But I persisted.

Found one 800 miles away, a little rougher, but the dealership was horrible to deal with, probably my worst attempted car buying experience ever. It was like they didn't want to sell me the car, and after they tried to tack on almost $6000 in fees at the end I pulled out.

I test drove a few others locally, tried out some Gen 6 cars. Did not bond. Almost gave up. Then I found her, at a small, private dealer in Minnesota, 1100 miles from home, a 2014 SS. The salesman was low key, answered all my questions, even did a Facetime video so I could check out the car virtually. He said the car was perfect. I didn't believe it, but it sure looked nice.

In the end I took a leap of faith and bought it. I got a cheap fare, flew to Minnesota, and Ubered to the dealer. The car was amazing, even better than the photos. It was like it new, with just 13,000 miles. I road tripped her back east over the course of three days and saw the sights along the way, the car was an absolute joy to drive. My only regret: should have stopped to visit the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, would have been a cool photo op at least.

I really love everything about this car. Long live the Red Rockit!

witenite · 07-06-2021, 08:20 PM

Nice find. Congrats!

Danial · 07-06-2021, 08:32 PM

Very very sweet! A real score!

12blkgrayRS · 07-06-2021, 08:57 PM

wow! now that is RED!!! congrats man!! enjoy it!

terry_b · 07-06-2021, 09:06 PM

Very nice!

Red hot is the best color... And I love those stripes!

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redcoats1976 · 07-06-2021, 10:03 PM

very nice...have been away from connecticut many years now.is the trout fishing still good?

Moto-Mojo · 07-06-2021, 10:09 PM

Just like the govt is starting to admit...”They’re out there!”

Nice.

SS376 · 07-06-2021, 10:36 PM

That car looks like it was pampered by it's previous owner. Nice find!

joekono · 07-07-2021, 12:01 AM

Congrats, and by the looks of it, 3rd time was the charm! Beautiful Camaro Gen5

InFiD3ViL · 07-07-2021, 12:40 AM

Damn, she is pretty. That car looks brand freaking new. Congrats on the find man. I would have been all over that!

morepowerjoe · 07-07-2021, 01:48 AM

Yes very nice. I really like that color and I think it's my favorite now. Watch yourself though since they say red stands out to cops. lol

102SS · 07-07-2021, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS376

That car looks like it was pampered by it's previous owner. Nice find!

Its from Minnesota so it was only driven 3 months a year

Congrats OP glad you found a nice one.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-07-2021, 05:56 AM

Beautiful, congrats.

ZED SLED · 07-07-2021, 07:10 AM

Nice. Nothing better than finding someone's trophy wife that he saved for you!

07-06-2021, 07:36 PM	#1
Redrockit Drives: 2014 2SS/RS MT Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: CT Posts: 41	New Camaro Day: Third Time Lucky She was a redhead. A loaded 2015 not far from home either. I test drove her and fell in love, but it was not meant to be. By the time I had my ducks in a row she was gone, missed by no more than a few days. I became obsessed. Couldn't sleep, just keep seeing those hips in red hot red. I knew what I wanted: 2SS, black guts, manual, low miles...red. Not too many out there right now, and as many of us know, tough time to be looking. But I persisted. Found one 800 miles away, a little rougher, but the dealership was horrible to deal with, probably my worst attempted car buying experience ever. It was like they didn't want to sell me the car, and after they tried to tack on almost $6000 in fees at the end I pulled out. I test drove a few others locally, tried out some Gen 6 cars. Did not bond. Almost gave up. Then I found her, at a small, private dealer in Minnesota, 1100 miles from home, a 2014 SS. The salesman was low key, answered all my questions, even did a Facetime video so I could check out the car virtually. He said the car was perfect. I didn't believe it, but it sure looked nice. In the end I took a leap of faith and bought it. I got a cheap fare, flew to Minnesota, and Ubered to the dealer. The car was amazing, even better than the photos. It was like it new, with just 13,000 miles. I road tripped her back east over the course of three days and saw the sights along the way, the car was an absolute joy to drive. My only regret: should have stopped to visit the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, would have been a cool photo op at least. I really love everything about this car. Long live the Red Rockit! Attached Images

07-06-2021, 08:20 PM	#2
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Nice find. Congrats! __________________

07-06-2021, 09:06 PM	#5
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	Very nice! Red hot is the best color... And I love those stripes! Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

07-06-2021, 10:09 PM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Just like the govt is starting to admit...”They’re out there!” Nice. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-07-2021, 12:01 AM	#9
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Congrats, and by the looks of it, 3rd time was the charm! Beautiful Camaro Gen5 __________________

07-06-2021, 08:32 PM	#3
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	Very very sweet! A real score!

07-06-2021, 08:57 PM	#4
12blkgrayRS Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 2LT 6spd man Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 535	wow! now that is RED!!! congrats man!! enjoy it!

07-06-2021, 10:03 PM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	very nice...have been away from connecticut many years now.is the trout fishing still good?

07-06-2021, 10:36 PM	#8
SS376 Drives: 2013 1SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 807	That car looks like it was pampered by it's previous owner. Nice find!

07-07-2021, 12:40 AM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Damn, she is pretty. That car looks brand freaking new. Congrats on the find man. I would have been all over that! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-07-2021, 01:48 AM	#11
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,103	Yes very nice. I really like that color and I think it's my favorite now. Watch yourself though since they say red stands out to cops. lol __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

07-07-2021, 05:56 AM	#13
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Beautiful, congrats. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

07-07-2021, 07:10 AM	#14
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Nice. Nothing better than finding someone's trophy wife that he saved for you! __________________