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c5Legend · 03-14-2015, 01:28 AM

60 mile round trip for me... saving up for a Vette and making the Camaro a DD

Red2014SS · 03-14-2015, 06:45 AM

Use your head. Your boss is a car guy. You said you got hired because he likes cars and that's all you talked about. Drive the Camaro. Make sure the boss knows you're saving up for a Vette. Talk cars with him when you can.

He doesn't want a beater in his parking lot. He likes you because you like cars. Don't let him forget why he hired you. Every time he sees that V6 Camaro parked in his lot, he will think about you.

45thCamaro · 03-14-2015, 06:47 AM

I have owned 2 cavaliers, 1997 LS 4 door and a 2004 LS 2 door coupe. I bought the 04 used with 90k on the clock. It was a mess cosmetically but I really didn't have any issues with it mechanically. If your planning on keeping the Camaro for the weekend and such you going to probably want another car.
Is it at all possible that you will be doing errands for your job? Or driving clients or anything of that nature?

NYCamOwner · 03-14-2015, 07:38 AM

I have a 2007 Pontiac G5 I use as my DD, I drive too many miles to drive the camaro every day... That would be my suggestion, buy a DD, and drive the camaro during the weekend and occasionally during the week when it is nice out.
You never know when you buy those older high mileage cars, how they have been kept, cared for, etc. You could get one that could cost you a lot in repairs, or it could cost you little to nothing to run.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 03-14-2015, 07:55 AM

Cavalier and save your money for a newer driver without a loan.

BubbaSS · 03-14-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Use your head. Your boss is a car guy. You said you got hired because he likes cars and that's all you talked about. Drive the Camaro. Make sure the boss knows you're saving up for a Vette. Talk cars with him when you can.

He doesn't want a beater in his parking lot. He likes you because you like cars. Don't let him forget why he hired you. Every time he sees that V6 Camaro parked in his lot, he will think about you.

Aside from making him money, this is a good tactic lol

christianchevell · 03-14-2015, 09:13 AM

Lease a friggin whatever....

mdolandese · 03-14-2015, 09:30 AM

I'd get the civic it will last forever and you could minimize some of the rock chips and other wear and tear on the Camaro. I have a 1997 civic and Its a great work car for me. I work construction so the ZL1 is absolutely out of the question. They also hold there value well

LStick · 03-14-2015, 09:44 AM

Only thing that changed my fleet of 2004 Cavaliers and Sunfires into 2009 Cobalts and G5s was undercarraige rust here in Ohio. The little cars do 200K if the oil get changed and fluids kept up. Been buying Lordstown cars since 1990.

NC_SS · 03-14-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LOBBS

My round trip is over 70 miles each day and I drive my SS.

Same here

45thCamaro · 03-14-2015, 09:49 AM

I also second leasing something small. That's what I did. After my wife got pregnant I knew my 2 door cavalier wouldn't cut it anymore. I went and leased a 14 Cruze 1LT/RS. The payment is like 223 a month and I don't have to worry about any problems.

GMTool · 03-14-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Ray

Here is my DILEMMA....
My Camaro has never been my daily driver, always kept a 4X4 as my daily driver, yet with this new position I need something with great gas mileage and reliable. My 1994 Jeep is not going to cut it....New position is going to require a great amount of dedication, do not want to worry about breaking down. I have $2500 to work with...Here are my options what do you suggest.HELP!

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Use your head. Your boss is a car guy. You said you got hired because he likes cars and that's all you talked about. Drive the Camaro. Make sure the boss knows you're saving up for a Vette. Talk cars with him when you can.

He doesn't want a beater in his parking lot. He likes you because you like cars. Don't let him forget why he hired you. Every time he sees that V6 Camaro parked in his lot, he will think about you.

These are the kind of tough decisions everyone wants.

Your Camaro has never been a DD. It's time to start.
You need something with good mpg and reliable. That would be your Camaro.
Your other options cost money, and then time to fix em up to be reliable.
You have a car now. It's just a car. Drive it to work and back home every day. Dilemma solved.

MS3DALE · 03-14-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

Just don't get a god damned Civic please. Ugh.

+1

MS3DALE · 03-14-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LStick

Only thing that changed my fleet of 2004 Cavaliers and Sunfires into 2009 Cobalts and G5s was undercarraige rust here in Ohio. The little cars do 200K if the oil get changed and fluids kept up. Been buying Lordstown cars since 1990.

Bingo,these cars will last just like any foreign car will!
Had an '86 Cavalier with 151,000 on it,and an '88 Corsica with 248,000 miles on it,same issue with them as well..damn salt from the Pa. Winters!

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03-14-2015, 01:28 AM	#71
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	60 mile round trip for me... saving up for a Vette and making the Camaro a DD __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

03-14-2015, 06:45 AM	#72
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Use your head. Your boss is a car guy. You said you got hired because he likes cars and that's all you talked about. Drive the Camaro. Make sure the boss knows you're saving up for a Vette. Talk cars with him when you can. He doesn't want a beater in his parking lot. He likes you because you like cars. Don't let him forget why he hired you. Every time he sees that V6 Camaro parked in his lot, he will think about you. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-14-2015, 07:38 AM	#74
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I have a 2007 Pontiac G5 I use as my DD, I drive too many miles to drive the camaro every day... That would be my suggestion, buy a DD, and drive the camaro during the weekend and occasionally during the week when it is nice out. You never know when you buy those older high mileage cars, how they have been kept, cared for, etc. You could get one that could cost you a lot in repairs, or it could cost you little to nothing to run. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

03-14-2015, 09:13 AM	#77
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Lease a friggin whatever.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

03-14-2015, 06:47 AM	#73
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I have owned 2 cavaliers, 1997 LS 4 door and a 2004 LS 2 door coupe. I bought the 04 used with 90k on the clock. It was a mess cosmetically but I really didn't have any issues with it mechanically. If your planning on keeping the Camaro for the weekend and such you going to probably want another car. Is it at all possible that you will be doing errands for your job? Or driving clients or anything of that nature?

03-14-2015, 07:55 AM	#75
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Cavalier and save your money for a newer driver without a loan.

03-14-2015, 09:30 AM	#78
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	I'd get the civic it will last forever and you could minimize some of the rock chips and other wear and tear on the Camaro. I have a 1997 civic and Its a great work car for me. I work construction so the ZL1 is absolutely out of the question. They also hold there value well

03-14-2015, 09:44 AM	#79
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	Only thing that changed my fleet of 2004 Cavaliers and Sunfires into 2009 Cobalts and G5s was undercarraige rust here in Ohio. The little cars do 200K if the oil get changed and fluids kept up. Been buying Lordstown cars since 1990.

03-14-2015, 09:49 AM	#81
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I also second leasing something small. That's what I did. After my wife got pregnant I knew my 2 door cavalier wouldn't cut it anymore. I went and leased a 14 Cruze 1LT/RS. The payment is like 223 a month and I don't have to worry about any problems.