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CamaroWarrior · 11-10-2009, 02:35 PM

I need some advice on what I should do in terms of buying a camaro. I am a high school senior who currently drives a Honda Accord because my parents did not want my first car to have too much power. I have always loved camaros and now see 3 options for getting one. I have listed some pros and cons of each option and would like some advice/input

Buy a used 4th generation camaro now.
Pros: cheapest, gets me a better car now
Cons: may not need a car the first two years of college, not the new camaro

Save for two or three years and buy a used 5th gen.
Pros: faster car, newer car, will have the car in college
Cons: will be a lot of $ for a used car

Save and buy a new camaro when i graduate college.
Pros: new camaro for graduation, nuff said
Cons: i dont want to wait that long

More info

If I don't get a different car before I go to college I will be forced into giving my brother the car I have now.
My parents have been nice enough to say that they will do everything possible to pay for my college education so its not like I am choosing between a car and school.
My parents helped me pay for my current car but I pay insurance and gas.
I make 12 dollars and hour(decent for a 17 year old) and am able to work full time in the summer so I will be able to easily save up 7k a year.

Please give your advice/opinions/other ideas about how I could get a Camaro

Sir Nuke · 11-10-2009, 02:40 PM

My advice, option 3. YES, it would be hard, real hard......but it would pay off in the long run. as the saying goes, "GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT"

RAdams · 11-10-2009, 02:43 PM

Remember... your fellow students may not have the same appreciation for your car as you will. I've heard real horror stories about college parking lots - everything from accidental door dings, getting keyed (jealousy), bad drivers playing bumper cars....

irocnroll · 11-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroWarrior

I need some advice on what I should do in terms of buying a camaro. I am a high school senior who currently drives a Honda Accord because my parents did not want my first car to have too much power. I have always loved camaros and now see 3 options for getting one. I have listed some pros and cons of each option and would like some advice/input

Buy a used 4th generation camaro now.
Pros: cheapest, gets me a better car now
Cons: may not need a car the first two years of college, not the new camaro

Save for two or three years and buy a used 5th gen.
Pros: faster car, newer car, will have the car in college
Cons: will be a lot of $ for a used car

Save and buy a new camaro when i graduate college.
Pros: new camaro for graduation, nuff said
Cons: i dont want to wait that long

More info

If I don't get a different car before I go to college I will be forced into giving my brother the car I have now.
My parents have been nice enough to say that they will do everything possible to pay for my college education so its not like I am choosing between a car and school.
My parents helped me pay for my current car but I pay insurance and gas.
I make 12 dollars and hour(decent for a 17 year old) and am able to work full time in the summer so I will be able to easily save up 7k a year.

Please give your advice/opinions/other ideas about how I could get a Camaro

Go with 1 or 3. Having a brand new car at college is a horror story waiting to happen. Jealousy strikes with other kids which will lead to keyed paint, eggings, dents and whatnot. Its not worth it. Plus you need to consider the price of insurance on a new car. It isn't cheap at that age.

tjd24 · 11-10-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

My advice, option 3. YES, it would be hard, real hard......but it would pay off in the long run. as the saying goes, "GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT"

+1 -- I suffered through college with a well used car saving my money for a new car at graduation - worked out well as didn't have to deal with too much debt right out of school.

Recognizing its hard seek to save toward your goal...

SRVFAN · 11-10-2009, 03:56 PM

Get into college first to see just how much harder it will be to make good grades vs High School.... then consider buying a new car. You have decent transportation now... just be patient. I had to wait til I was 55 to get my COOL car!! Life can get in the way sometimes....

thejoker1232 · 11-10-2009, 03:58 PM

im no expert man but i would say get a used car until after college then save up while your going to school then get out of college and get your camaro, you probably won't have to worry about losing your job if you pick the right field plus you will have the education to get another job so you could always make the payments just my .02

Ghost Rider · 11-10-2009, 03:58 PM

I would go with choice 1 or 3. Yes, it would be nice to have a car at school and I would hate to wait. However, i would no more park a 5th Gen in a college parking lot, unattended, than I would fly to the moon. Too much jealousy over this car will leave you with key marks, door dings and flat tires, guaranteed.

So, for me, choice #2 is a big NO! Otherwise, its your money and your choice between 1 and 3.

Keith70Chevelle · 11-10-2009, 04:00 PM

Option 3. No dought. You dont want to take a new Camaro in ANY college parking lot. Besides get a good education and the new Camaro will come easily. Good luck with your schooling.

KJS · 11-10-2009, 09:20 PM

always use protection.

tbarber87 · 11-10-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RAdams

Remember... your fellow students may not have the same appreciation for your car as you will. I've heard real horror stories about college parking lots - everything from accidental door dings, getting keyed (jealousy), bad drivers playing bumper cars....

coming from a current College Senior that just purchased my 5th gen over the summer, I vote option 3. . .college campuses can be bad, if not worse than highschool parking lots. Trust me on this, I don't park on campus. . .I'm thinking I should be shedding the pounds soon

v6sonoma · 11-10-2009, 09:49 PM

I say get a cheap but clean beater car to get you through school. Then when you get out you can buy a new one. Vomit and parties take their toll on a new Camaro. You will be happier going through school not having to worry about a payment. Leaving more cash to go on crazy trips and rent beach houses. Use your youth to explore then when you're stuck in a job you'll at least ride in comfort.

CamaroWarrior · 11-10-2009, 10:16 PM

The whole don't park in the parking lot argument seems strange to me because i always park by my friends. Right now my friends have nicer cars than I do and we trust each other to open the doors carefully. There is also a student who has a challenger srt8 who has had no problems with door dings or having his car keyed (and that car is not easy to fit in the small school parking places).

11-10-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
CamaroWarrior Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	Need Advice I need some advice on what I should do in terms of buying a camaro. I am a high school senior who currently drives a Honda Accord because my parents did not want my first car to have too much power. I have always loved camaros and now see 3 options for getting one. I have listed some pros and cons of each option and would like some advice/input Buy a used 4th generation camaro now. Pros: cheapest, gets me a better car now Cons: may not need a car the first two years of college, not the new camaro Save for two or three years and buy a used 5th gen. Pros: faster car, newer car, will have the car in college Cons: will be a lot of $ for a used car Save and buy a new camaro when i graduate college. Pros: new camaro for graduation, nuff said Cons: i dont want to wait that long More info If I don't get a different car before I go to college I will be forced into giving my brother the car I have now. My parents have been nice enough to say that they will do everything possible to pay for my college education so its not like I am choosing between a car and school. My parents helped me pay for my current car but I pay insurance and gas. I make 12 dollars and hour(decent for a 17 year old) and am able to work full time in the summer so I will be able to easily save up 7k a year. Please give your advice/opinions/other ideas about how I could get a Camaro

11-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#6
SRVFAN Too Much FUN!! Drives: RUBY!! 2010 2SS/RS RJT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parker Cnty, TX Posts: 621	Get into college first to see just how much harder it will be to make good grades vs High School.... then consider buying a new car. You have decent transportation now... just be patient. I had to wait til I was 55 to get my COOL car!! Life can get in the way sometimes.... __________________ RJT / Gray Leather / 2SS / RS / Sunroof / Auto / 20" Polished 1100 (original order date): Order# NKCJ8P 05.09.09 2000 (dealer received allocation): 7/28/09 2500 (order preferenced): 3000 (accepted to production): 7/30/09 - TPW 8/17/09 3300 (scheduled for prod) 8/5/09 THANKS Viz!! 3400 (broadcast): 8/15/09 3800 (produced):8/22/09 - #39,334 4000/4B00 (available to ship/bayed): 4200 (shipped): 8/24/09 4300 (intermediate, may be multiple): 5000 (at dealer):09/03/09 6000 (delivered to customer): 9/3/09

11-10-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	I would go with choice 1 or 3. Yes, it would be nice to have a car at school and I would hate to wait. However, i would no more park a 5th Gen in a college parking lot, unattended, than I would fly to the moon. Too much jealousy over this car will leave you with key marks, door dings and flat tires, guaranteed. So, for me, choice #2 is a big NO! Otherwise, its your money and your choice between 1 and 3. __________________ I dare you to challenge my BRUTE! http://ghost-rider-5.mybrute.com DELIVERED on August 25, 2009- 2010 2SS/RS, Yellow, A6, VIN # 34902 DELIVERED on September 9, 2009 -Custom Bumblebee Stripes and engine cover. DELIVERED on September 10, 2009 - Painted GFX

11-10-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	My advice always use protection. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

11-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I say get a cheap but clean beater car to get you through school. Then when you get out you can buy a new one. Vomit and parties take their toll on a new Camaro. You will be happier going through school not having to worry about a payment. Leaving more cash to go on crazy trips and rent beach houses. Use your youth to explore then when you're stuck in a job you'll at least ride in comfort. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

11-10-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	My advice, option 3. YES, it would be hard, real hard......but it would pay off in the long run. as the saying goes, "GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT" __________________

11-10-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
RAdams Car Guy Drives: '08 Mustang GT, '01 Isuzu VehiCROSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 441	Remember... your fellow students may not have the same appreciation for your car as you will. I've heard real horror stories about college parking lots - everything from accidental door dings, getting keyed (jealousy), bad drivers playing bumper cars....

11-10-2009, 03:58 PM	#7
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	im no expert man but i would say get a used car until after college then save up while your going to school then get out of college and get your camaro, you probably won't have to worry about losing your job if you pick the right field plus you will have the education to get another job so you could always make the payments just my .02

11-10-2009, 04:00 PM	#9
Keith70Chevelle Drives: 1970 Chevelle, 2010 Camaro Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bryan TX Posts: 28	Option 3. No dought. You dont want to take a new Camaro in ANY college parking lot. Besides get a good education and the new Camaro will come easily. Good luck with your schooling.

11-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#13
CamaroWarrior Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	The whole don't park in the parking lot argument seems strange to me because i always park by my friends. Right now my friends have nicer cars than I do and we trust each other to open the doors carefully. There is also a student who has a challenger srt8 who has had no problems with door dings or having his car keyed (and that car is not easy to fit in the small school parking places).

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