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kmiller · 09-02-2008, 05:34 PM

My friends make fun of me because I have held onto my Camaro even though it has 185,000 miles on it. I have blown the head gaskets, replaced the rack and pinion, and yes, so much more.

I thought something was wrong with me that I could not let this car go. Maybe being nostalgic, trying to hold onto my youth. My husband bought me the car the year I turned 30. Now I'm 40 and we've been a lot of places together. Three kids learned to drive in that car. Even with the head gasket incident, it has never left me on the side of the road.

So I'm feeling like an idiot because I keep trying to keep her going. Then I start realizing there are others like me. I go to the car wash and the attendant tells me to let him know if I ever want to sell it because he wants to buy it. Now I know there are a lot of fine cars running through that car wash so I thought that was interesting. Then I went to Sears to have the alignment done after replacing the rack, and the mechanic asked if the car was for sale. He started telling me how he collects Camaros and he is not the only one.

Then I start looking online after seeing the new Camaro photos in the Car & Driver at the library. Maybe I can hold out for the new release. And I find all you guys. It is good to know I am not alone. Are there other women on the forum? Geez, I am a housewife, entrepreneur, native Floridian transplanted to NJ. My other car is a motorcycle. Neither it nor the Camaro are very good in the winter, but here I am. Joining the club.

7CAMARO7 · 09-02-2008, 06:21 PM

you are awesome!

NOODLESgoneWILD · 09-02-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmiller

My friends make fun of me because I have held onto my Camaro even though it has 185,000 miles on it. I have blown the head gaskets, replaced the rack and pinion, and yes, so much more.

I thought something was wrong with me that I could not let this car go. Maybe being nostalgic, trying to hold onto my youth. My husband bought me the car the year I turned 30. Now I'm 40 and we've been a lot of places together. Three kids learned to drive in that car. Even with the head gasket incident, it has never left me on the side of the road.

So I'm feeling like an idiot because I keep trying to keep her going. Then I start realizing there are others like me. I go to the car wash and the attendant tells me to let him know if I ever want to sell it because he wants to buy it. Now I know there are a lot of fine cars running through that car wash so I thought that was interesting. Then I went to Sears to have the alignment done after replacing the rack, and the mechanic asked if the car was for sale. He started telling me how he collects Camaros and he is not the only one.

Then I start looking online after seeing the new Camaro photos in the Car & Driver at the library. Maybe I can hold out for the new release. And I find all you guys. It is good to know I am not alone. Are there other women on the forum? Geez, I am a housewife, entrepreneur, native Floridian transplanted to NJ. My other car is a motorcycle. Neither it nor the Camaro are very good in the winter, but here I am. Joining the club.

Great story, welcome to the family!!!!!

Were all a bite nutty here, but OH so

lovable!

Enjoy!!!!!

*The_Blur* · 09-02-2008, 07:43 PM

We're in it with you.

I, of course, will be complaining about my POS along the way. At least you're holding onto your car by choice.

Silverghost · 09-02-2008, 07:53 PM

Welcome, I laugh whenever I hear someone say that GM does not build quality cars..... 121,000 miles and still running strong

*GTAHVIT* · 09-02-2008, 08:00 PM

Welcome to the site Kmiller!

brotherben · 09-02-2008, 08:03 PM

welcome to the site. Im a Floridian to still living in central Florida 4th generation. I got a 94 with 148,000 and still going. (I hope to get to 250 or 300)

z28collection · 09-02-2008, 09:12 PM

welcome to the site and dont let that camaro go.

*radz28* · 09-03-2008, 02:26 PM

WELCOME! Don't listen to those that laugh. They couldn't understand the pride you have with your car

TRIXXTERR · 09-03-2008, 04:58 PM

Sheesh Thats All The Miles Ya'll Got..Com'on..201,578 MilesIs What My 96 Z Is Showing rite now. But what do you expect it's the ONLY car i havebetween My wife and I. (we Poor).lol Driven daily 32 miles round trip to work. It Will have many more by the time we get back from INDY .Still Runs like it should.Misc.things go out but thats expected with any high mile vehicle...

Oh AND WELCOME TO THE SITE!..

Maddog78 · 09-03-2008, 05:03 PM

Welcome.
I like hearing stories like that.

09-02-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
kmiller Drives: 98 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1	I thought I was all alone My friends make fun of me because I have held onto my Camaro even though it has 185,000 miles on it. I have blown the head gaskets, replaced the rack and pinion, and yes, so much more. I thought something was wrong with me that I could not let this car go. Maybe being nostalgic, trying to hold onto my youth. My husband bought me the car the year I turned 30. Now I'm 40 and we've been a lot of places together. Three kids learned to drive in that car. Even with the head gasket incident, it has never left me on the side of the road. So I'm feeling like an idiot because I keep trying to keep her going. Then I start realizing there are others like me. I go to the car wash and the attendant tells me to let him know if I ever want to sell it because he wants to buy it. Now I know there are a lot of fine cars running through that car wash so I thought that was interesting. Then I went to Sears to have the alignment done after replacing the rack, and the mechanic asked if the car was for sale. He started telling me how he collects Camaros and he is not the only one. Then I start looking online after seeing the new Camaro photos in the Car & Driver at the library. Maybe I can hold out for the new release. And I find all you guys. It is good to know I am not alone. Are there other women on the forum? Geez, I am a housewife, entrepreneur, native Floridian transplanted to NJ. My other car is a motorcycle. Neither it nor the Camaro are very good in the winter, but here I am. Joining the club. __________________ Vrooommm

09-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#2
7CAMARO7 Drives: Slow 4th gen Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: showing you tail lights Posts: 287 View My Garage	you are awesome! __________________

09-02-2008, 07:43 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	We're in it with you. I, of course, will be complaining about my POS along the way. At least you're holding onto your car by choice. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-02-2008, 07:53 PM	#5
Silverghost Drives: Z28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 533	Welcome, I laugh whenever I hear someone say that GM does not build quality cars..... 121,000 miles and still running strong __________________ Speed Kills - Drive a Ford and live forever! www.rivercityperformance.com

09-02-2008, 08:00 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Welcome to the site Kmiller! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

09-02-2008, 08:03 PM	#7
brotherben Drives: 1994 camaro 6 cil. all stock Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: central FL. Posts: 50	welcome to the site. Im a Floridian to still living in central Florida 4th generation. I got a 94 with 148,000 and still going. (I hope to get to 250 or 300)

09-02-2008, 09:12 PM	#8
z28collection waiting for 5th gen Drives: 99 z28 6 speed, 81 z28 auto Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chapin s.c. Posts: 195	welcome welcome to the site and dont let that camaro go. __________________ speed kills-drive a ford and live forever http://www.myspace.com/ashleyjfowlkes

09-03-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	WELCOME! Don't listen to those that laugh. They couldn't understand the pride you have with your car __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

09-03-2008, 05:03 PM	#11
Maddog78 Drives: 1969 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Posts: 378	Welcome. I like hearing stories like that.

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