Is it Time To Settle? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gold5000000 · 12-06-2009, 07:53 PM

Heres my situation, i'm 17, and i want a new SS more then anything. I am saving, as much as i can and doing odd jobs to get even more money. The problem is the car is really not cheap so its going to be a while (years) before i can buy one. So now i'm wondering...is it time to settle, maybe for a used bmw, or another decent car. So my question...Do i settle? or Is this car really worth dealing with a 99 Subaru wagon and working my a$$ off? Thanks

*EDIT*
I have a job as an architect apprentice, the odd jobs are on the side. Sorry i didnt make that clear

mikeSS · 12-06-2009, 07:55 PM

get a bmw, i am 18 with a ss, and the only that happen is with my dads money. theres no way in hell i could buy that car.

nasty2ss · 12-06-2009, 07:56 PM

yes work hard and get the ss

BOOTZILLA · 12-06-2009, 07:56 PM

Settle. Odd jobs are going to help you save for a down payment. But are these odd jobs going to pay insurance, registration, gas, and monthly payments?

mjlash22 · 12-06-2009, 07:58 PM

you are too young, not that you couldn't, but you need a steady job first. Odd jobs will not guarantee your monthly car payment.

Yellojacket · 12-06-2009, 07:59 PM

You have to remember that saving for the car is only one part. You have gas (premium at $3.00/gal with 18 mpg), tires ($450-500) INSURANCE at 17 is not gonna be cheap. Doing odd jobs here are there probably isn't gonna be able to cut it. Monthly payments are gonna be somewhere near $500 bucks a month as well.

david068513 · 12-06-2009, 07:59 PM

get a decent job and save.

kismyss · 12-06-2009, 08:04 PM

how much have you saved up so far? You should look at 2LT/RS package this is exactly like the 2SS but with the V-6. The V-6 is freakin fast dude. I think you should save up. Even though it may take you longer alot of things can happen between now and the amount of time it takes you to save up. another thing your insurance is going to be really high even on a beamer. and if it takes you a little longer then as you get older and you dont get any traffic violsations. Let me tell you this is the best freakin car I have ever had and I'm 38 and I have had a lot of new cars. But the way this car makes you feel when your in it is amazing. I feel so priveledged to be the owner of this magnifisent work of art. I have never felt this way about a car before. And the way that people look at it wherever you go. Not only that ,aybe after a year and a half or so your going to be able to get options that i'm not going to be able to have. It worth the wait

CamaroPWNS · 12-06-2009, 08:05 PM

Try to see if your parents will help, thats how im getting it, if it wasnt for that then I would be stuck with my car I have right now till the 6th gen comes out.

Don't feel like waiting 10 years.

navmaxlp · 12-06-2009, 08:05 PM

Save save save. Save until you can buy it with cash. Some may disagree with me but I say, 17 or not, if you work hard enough for it, you will respect it and take care of it once you do own it. Just make sure you keep your head on straight once you get it. Good luck!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-06-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gold5000000

Heres my situation, i'm 17, and i want a new SS more then anything. I am saving, as much as i can and doing odd jobs to get even more money. The problem is the car is really not cheap so its going to be a while (years) before i can buy one. So now i'm wondering...is it time to settle, maybe for a used bmw, or another decent car. So my question...Do i settle? or Is this car really worth dealing with a 99 Subaru wagon and working my a$$ off? Thanks

*EDIT*
I have a job as an architect apprentice, the odd jobs are on the side. Sorry i didnt make that clear

NEVER settle if it's something you really want. I would advise you very strongly to have patience, and save for the SS. It's more than worth the wait, if you really want it.

I have a couple of years to wait, as well...so I'm right there with ya'!

gmwheels · 12-06-2009, 08:06 PM

way to much power for a 17 year old, bought my son an 2007 mustang with a v6 and worried it was to much power for a 17 year old.you don't realize how fast you can get yourself in trouble with that much power.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-06-2009, 08:07 PM

settling is never good. You will almost certainly regret it.

gold5000000 · 12-06-2009, 08:08 PM

i have about 5k saved now

View Poll Results: Save or not?
Save for the SS	68	67.33%
Settle	33	32.67%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

12-06-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	Is it Time To Settle? Heres my situation, i'm 17, and i want a new SS more then anything. I am saving, as much as i can and doing odd jobs to get even more money. The problem is the car is really not cheap so its going to be a while (years) before i can buy one. So now i'm wondering...is it time to settle, maybe for a used bmw, or another decent car. So my question...Do i settle? or Is this car really worth dealing with a 99 Subaru wagon and working my a$$ off? Thanks EDIT I have a job as an architect apprentice, the odd jobs are on the side. Sorry i didnt make that clear __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

12-06-2009, 07:58 PM	#5
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	you are too young, not that you couldn't, but you need a steady job first. Odd jobs will not guarantee your monthly car payment. __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

12-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#9
CamaroPWNS Want:2012 SS/RS Dusk Vert Drives: 1997 Chevy Malibu Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 37	Try to see if your parents will help, thats how im getting it, if it wasnt for that then I would be stuck with my car I have right now till the 6th gen comes out. Don't feel like waiting 10 years. __________________ Planing on getting a 2012 SS/RS Dusk Convertible.

12-06-2009, 08:08 PM	#14
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	i have about 5k saved now __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

12-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	get a bmw, i am 18 with a ss, and the only that happen is with my dads money. theres no way in hell i could buy that car.

12-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	yes work hard and get the ss

12-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#4
BOOTZILLA Banned Drives: Black 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The 'Wood Posts: 196	Settle. Odd jobs are going to help you save for a down payment. But are these odd jobs going to pay insurance, registration, gas, and monthly payments?

12-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	You have to remember that saving for the car is only one part. You have gas (premium at $3.00/gal with 18 mpg), tires ($450-500) INSURANCE at 17 is not gonna be cheap. Doing odd jobs here are there probably isn't gonna be able to cut it. Monthly payments are gonna be somewhere near $500 bucks a month as well.

12-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#7
david068513 Z28Kid Drives: 1992 z28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GA Posts: 42	get a decent job and save.

12-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#8
kismyss Drives: CGM 2SS Roto-Fab CAI, Mach XL CAT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 251	how much have you saved up so far? You should look at 2LT/RS package this is exactly like the 2SS but with the V-6. The V-6 is freakin fast dude. I think you should save up. Even though it may take you longer alot of things can happen between now and the amount of time it takes you to save up. another thing your insurance is going to be really high even on a beamer. and if it takes you a little longer then as you get older and you dont get any traffic violsations. Let me tell you this is the best freakin car I have ever had and I'm 38 and I have had a lot of new cars. But the way this car makes you feel when your in it is amazing. I feel so priveledged to be the owner of this magnifisent work of art. I have never felt this way about a car before. And the way that people look at it wherever you go. Not only that ,aybe after a year and a half or so your going to be able to get options that i'm not going to be able to have. It worth the wait

12-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#10
navmaxlp Drives: Not a Camaro :( Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frederick, maryland Posts: 337	Save save save. Save until you can buy it with cash. Some may disagree with me but I say, 17 or not, if you work hard enough for it, you will respect it and take care of it once you do own it. Just make sure you keep your head on straight once you get it. Good luck!

12-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#12
gmwheels Drives: 2010 2SS RS black with IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 97	way to much power for a 17 year old, bought my son an 2007 mustang with a v6 and worried it was to much power for a 17 year old.you don't realize how fast you can get yourself in trouble with that much power.

12-06-2009, 08:07 PM	#13
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	settling is never good. You will almost certainly regret it.

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