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MikeL · 12-12-2009, 11:48 PM

No I didnt just order my Camaro but I would like to say thanks to all who do own this car and participate on this site. I cant afford a Camaro right now, probably not for a few years as im a college student. Honestly im just enjoying the time on here and living a dream through all of you

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But thanks to all who share their pictures and stories because it's always a good read for those of us who are waiting to one day own. Maybe ill win the lotto soon but until then thanks!

-Mike

RMGee · 12-12-2009, 11:50 PM

SScattergunSS · 12-12-2009, 11:52 PM

Hey, that reminds me...I need to check my numbers!!! By the way, you've got a wonderful attitude! You will get your very own 5th Gen someday!

ncstatered21 · 12-12-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

No I didnt just order my Camaro but I would like to say thanks to all who do own this car and participate on this site. I cant afford a Camaro right now, probably not for a few years as im a college student. Honestly im just enjoying the time on here and living a dream through all of you

.

But thanks to all who share their pictures and stories because it's always a good read for those of us who are waiting to one day own. Maybe ill win the lotto soon but until then thanks!

-Mike

+1

I'm a college student as well and seeing everyone videos, pictures, updates on the Camaro keeps me excited for the one day that I may own one.

rico-2SS · 12-12-2009, 11:55 PM

I hope you can manage getting one sooner rather than later

Rockies4 · 12-13-2009, 01:09 AM

So Mike, tell me do 5 numbers and a mega come to mind about now?

Anything?

Good luck. Your education is where it's at. It took me 8 1/2 years to get my degrees.

It's totally worth it. Study hard and hang in there.

Rockies4

HeavyD · 12-13-2009, 09:14 AM

MikeL and ncstatered21, you guys are already on your way to a future ownership because you have the right attitude now. Get done school, (have fun, but get good grades doing it), get a career and you can get a better car easier. To be honest, I am sick and tired of reading these posts from kids 16 to 20+ years old about how they work at Taco Bell, making minimum wage, living with mom and if they skip college and sell their left nut they can barely afford a LS with 8 year payment plan and come here and ask how they can make it work! When I was your age and new car, especially a Camaro, was out of the question. I went to college for two years, got a good job right away and bought a brand new Silverado 6 months after graduating. Your time will come. This car just gets better and better year by year. When the time is right for you your car will be better than ours!

P.S. Don't get married and have 5 kids.

F YUR BMW · 12-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Guys,
I love your drive and motivation! I am a 35 year old husband and father. I bought an LS and the payments are way below my means and budget. The beautiful thing is, I am putting on the rims that I want, the exhaust that I want, and the small modifications that I want without affecting my savings (short and long term) goals.
I have someone in my family that has a '68 Camaro sitting in their garage attached to a house that is about to be forclosed...sell the car!!! Don't ever forget, that as much as we love these cars, they will always be available but our health and earning potential may not.

F YUR BMW · 12-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Oh yeah, like Heavy D said. Don't be a baby factory.

RBD · 12-13-2009, 09:27 AM

F YUR BMW ...............that screen name is awsome !

KJS · 12-13-2009, 09:27 AM

....when you've paid your dues, the sweet taste of the rewards of your efforts are worth it.

Like others, I balanced my education, income (what little there was), expenses and dreams. In the end it was worth it.

Hang in there. And always do the right thing.

Darth_Emma · 12-13-2009, 09:31 AM

I agree. Someone who is just starting out their working life really should get their feet under them financially before buying this car (or any new car). I went to college for longer than I car to say - living on mac n cheese and in roach-infested apartments. I owned no car - couldn't afford it. Ah, those were the days.

I have wanted a Camaro since I was 10 (the first gen then). I am now 51 and finally feel like I can afford to get one which I ordered about a month ago. I probably shouldn't be getting one now. I don't need it, but I want it and decided not to wait until I'm 70 and retired.

I see a lot of people who buy a car they can't afford and then many other aspects of their lives suffer for it. You will get your dream car someday. Focus on getting your life in order first. You will be glad you did.

Camaro5 is a great site. I've met a lot of really nice knowledgeable people here. Camaro owners and lovers all.

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

MikeL and ncstatered21, you guys are already on your way to a future ownership because you have the right attitude now. Get done school, (have fun, but get good grades doing it), get a career and you can get a better car easier. To be honest, I am sick and tired of reading these posts from kids 16 to 20+ years old about how they work at Taco Bell, making minimum wage, living with mom and if they skip college and sell their left nut they can barely afford a LS with 8 year payment plan and come here and ask how they can make it work! When I was your age and new car, especially a Camaro, was out of the question. I went to college for two years, got a good job right away and bought a brand new Silverado 6 months after graduating. Your time will come. This car just gets better and better year by year. When the time is right for you your car will be better than ours!

P.S. Don't get married and have 5 kids.

RandyI859 · 12-13-2009, 09:38 AM

mike, I just joined the forum, but I can't figure out how to post, only to reply to an existing post. Any suggestions?

HeavyD · 12-13-2009, 05:59 PM

Hello RandyI859, welcome to Camaro5! Once you are in the forum, pick the section where your post will be relevant and then click "New Thread" at the top left corner. It is kinda hiding up there.

12-12-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Hey, that reminds me...I need to check my numbers!!! By the way, you've got a wonderful attitude! You will get your very own 5th Gen someday! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

12-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	I hope you can manage getting one sooner rather than later __________________ In many cases this isn't even keeping up with the Jones's, this is Jonesing and just plain KEEPING UP!!!

12-13-2009, 09:27 AM	#10
RBD Drives: 2013 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mendota, IL Posts: 715 View My Garage	F YUR BMW ...............that screen name is awsome ! Last edited by RBD; 12-13-2009 at 09:27 AM. Reason: SP

12-13-2009, 09:27 AM	#11
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,725 View My Garage	MikeL and ncstatered21 ....when you've paid your dues, the sweet taste of the rewards of your efforts are worth it. Like others, I balanced my education, income (what little there was), expenses and dreams. In the end it was worth it. Hang in there. And always do the right thing. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

12-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,323	Hello RandyI859, welcome to Camaro5! Once you are in the forum, pick the section where your post will be relevant and then click "New Thread" at the top left corner. It is kinda hiding up there. Attached Images

12-12-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326

12-13-2009, 01:09 AM	#6
Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	So Mike, tell me do 5 numbers and a mega come to mind about now? Anything? Good luck. Your education is where it's at. It took me 8 1/2 years to get my degrees. It's totally worth it. Study hard and hang in there. Rockies4

12-13-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,323	MikeL and ncstatered21, you guys are already on your way to a future ownership because you have the right attitude now. Get done school, (have fun, but get good grades doing it), get a career and you can get a better car easier. To be honest, I am sick and tired of reading these posts from kids 16 to 20+ years old about how they work at Taco Bell, making minimum wage, living with mom and if they skip college and sell their left nut they can barely afford a LS with 8 year payment plan and come here and ask how they can make it work! When I was your age and new car, especially a Camaro, was out of the question. I went to college for two years, got a good job right away and bought a brand new Silverado 6 months after graduating. Your time will come. This car just gets better and better year by year. When the time is right for you your car will be better than ours! P.S. Don't get married and have 5 kids.

12-13-2009, 09:23 AM	#8
F YUR BMW GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 54 View My Garage	Guys, I love your drive and motivation! I am a 35 year old husband and father. I bought an LS and the payments are way below my means and budget. The beautiful thing is, I am putting on the rims that I want, the exhaust that I want, and the small modifications that I want without affecting my savings (short and long term) goals. I have someone in my family that has a '68 Camaro sitting in their garage attached to a house that is about to be forclosed...sell the car!!! Don't ever forget, that as much as we love these cars, they will always be available but our health and earning potential may not.

12-13-2009, 09:38 AM	#13
RandyI859 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florence, Ky Posts: 2	mike, I just joined the forum, but I can't figure out how to post, only to reply to an existing post. Any suggestions?