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blindingillusion · 02-29-2008, 05:54 PM

Hello everyone. Just an introduction and some small anecdotes. No need to pay too much attention.

Name is illusion, and I have been pumped about this since the day I saw the concept. Most of my family has owned, or does own a Camaro (aside from my grandmother, who has always owned a vett, and now owns 3) I was pumped because I had already given up on continuing the tradition.

Now I am saving my pennies looking forward to buying one as a "late" graduation present because I finish my degree in May this year. Cannot wait to destroy my friends who got mustangs or ricers.

I leave you with a question. I need a "daily driver"/soon-to-be winter car for the time between graduation and the release. Probably used, around $10K. Any suggestions?

bouncertime · 02-29-2008, 06:24 PM

Welcome to the board, what is wrong with the Monte?

Can't go wrong with a used Cobalt, great gas mileage and even the base ones have nice power.

blindingillusion · 03-01-2008, 01:03 AM

I purchased the monte in high school by paying the tow bill for some other guy (800). It was a nice car then, but these 7 years have been tough on the old girl.
Her paint is shotty, her body is dented and dinged, and her interior is in shambles. It was like college made me stop caring about my ride.

Aside from appearance she runs like a dream.

I had considered a cobalt, but living where I do (WV) I really want to just break down and get a 4 wheel drive SUV or truck.

bouncertime · 03-01-2008, 02:01 AM

My ZR2 Blazer does great in the snow, I used to run in the up in Washington State all the time. I know you can find one of them for under $10K.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-01-2008, 03:37 AM

Welcome to the site and I say save the pennies. It'll be worth it in the long run.

blindingillusion · 03-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Once I get my position with Lockheed Martin in may I am going to start putting away 1-1.5k a month. I figure that is going to give me a good size chunk when I pre-order it, and even more by the time it arrives at the dealership.

3whiterag · 03-01-2008, 11:27 AM

Welcome to the board from St. Catharines, Ontario. "Home of the World's Best Powertrains."

www.gmpowertrain.ca

Emu the Foo · 03-01-2008, 05:30 PM

dont hate one me but get a honda. they ARE great cars, dependable and will hold their value. my crx had 281k miles on original engine and it got me 4k cash. this was a beater and was great on gas. buy one frm and old foggie cheap then sell it to some kid for roughly wut its worth. all this not bad for a 16 year old car. just dont soup it up and your good to go. and also they are cheap as heck to fix and keep up. just change oil when need be and it will serve you right. plus its fantastic gas mileage. im not sayin go get an old p.o.s. civic or something but get a decent accord or a newer civic and you should be good. or toyota or nissan.

blindingillusion · 03-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Looking into trucks and SUV's. It snows and we have mountains in WV.

BumbleBee · 03-01-2008, 07:23 PM

Welcome

camaro10 · 03-01-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindingillusion

Hello everyone. Just an introduction and some small anecdotes. No need to pay too much attention.

Name is illusion, and I have been pumped about this since the day I saw the concept. Most of my family has owned, or does own a Camaro (aside from my grandmother, who has always owned a vett, and now owns 3) I was pumped because I had already given up on continuing the tradition.

Now I am saving my pennies looking forward to buying one as a "late" graduation present because I finish my degree in May this year. Cannot wait to destroy my friends who got mustangs or ricers.

I leave you with a question. I need a "daily driver"/soon-to-be winter car for the time between graduation and the release. Probably used, around $10K. Any suggestions?

Welcome!!

Raven · 03-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindingillusion

Looking into trucks and SUV's. It snows and we have mountains in WV.

Welcome! A popular favorite around these parts that's in your price range is a 99 2-door Tahoe. If you were down here, I'd send you over to buy one that I found last week, but that would be a bit of a drive for ya.

Don't know your area very well, but I've found some good rides on craigslist...check it out and good luck!

Emu the Foo · 03-01-2008, 08:12 PM

lol, i forgot about the snow. get a tahoe or blazer. and old one

*radz28* · 03-02-2008, 03:36 PM

Welcome. I think this is the best Gen. 5 site around

02-29-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	New to the forums, saying hi. Hello everyone. Just an introduction and some small anecdotes. No need to pay too much attention. Name is illusion, and I have been pumped about this since the day I saw the concept. Most of my family has owned, or does own a Camaro (aside from my grandmother, who has always owned a vett, and now owns 3) I was pumped because I had already given up on continuing the tradition. Now I am saving my pennies looking forward to buying one as a "late" graduation present because I finish my degree in May this year. Cannot wait to destroy my friends who got mustangs or ricers. I leave you with a question. I need a "daily driver"/soon-to-be winter car for the time between graduation and the release. Probably used, around $10K. Any suggestions?

02-29-2008, 06:24 PM	#2
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	Welcome to the board, what is wrong with the Monte? Can't go wrong with a used Cobalt, great gas mileage and even the base ones have nice power. __________________ Jimmy

03-01-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	My ZR2 Blazer does great in the snow, I used to run in the up in Washington State all the time. I know you can find one of them for under $10K. __________________ Jimmy

03-01-2008, 11:27 AM	#7
3whiterag GM Powertrain Retired Drives: 67SS350, 87 IROC L98, 96SS ver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 352	Welcome to the board from St. Catharines, Ontario. "Home of the World's Best Powertrains." www.gmpowertrain.ca __________________ http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1224.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1227.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1230.jpg

03-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#8
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	dont hate one me but get a honda. they ARE great cars, dependable and will hold their value. my crx had 281k miles on original engine and it got me 4k cash. this was a beater and was great on gas. buy one frm and old foggie cheap then sell it to some kid for roughly wut its worth. all this not bad for a 16 year old car. just dont soup it up and your good to go. and also they are cheap as heck to fix and keep up. just change oil when need be and it will serve you right. plus its fantastic gas mileage. im not sayin go get an old p.o.s. civic or something but get a decent accord or a newer civic and you should be good. or toyota or nissan. __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	I purchased the monte in high school by paying the tow bill for some other guy (800). It was a nice car then, but these 7 years have been tough on the old girl. Her paint is shotty, her body is dented and dinged, and her interior is in shambles. It was like college made me stop caring about my ride. Aside from appearance she runs like a dream. I had considered a cobalt, but living where I do (WV) I really want to just break down and get a 4 wheel drive SUV or truck.

03-01-2008, 03:37 AM	#5
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Welcome to the site and I say save the pennies. It'll be worth it in the long run.

03-01-2008, 10:06 AM	#6
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	Once I get my position with Lockheed Martin in may I am going to start putting away 1-1.5k a month. I figure that is going to give me a good size chunk when I pre-order it, and even more by the time it arrives at the dealership.

03-01-2008, 06:22 PM	#9
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	Looking into trucks and SUV's. It snows and we have mountains in WV.

03-01-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
BumbleBee Yes, I am a girl Drives: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 379	Welcome __________________ You can check on the rep... ...second to none

03-01-2008, 08:12 PM	#13
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	lol, i forgot about the snow. get a tahoe or blazer. and old one __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-02-2008, 03:36 PM	#14
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	Welcome. I think this is the best Gen. 5 site around __________________ '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

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