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cbr1100xx · 03-29-2010, 02:29 PM

Ended up test driving a damn 1SS manual......and I loved it. What a huge improvement over my last Camaro ('00 Z28). Yeah this one still feels kinda big but not boaty like the '00. Plus MUCH nicer ride, power, seats....you name it. A little throatier exhaust is about all the car needs IMO.

But....I really am not supposed to buy one since the back seat seems pretty tight for my 2 dogs that I routinely shuttle around to the beach..etc. And I'd have to park it on the street...only a 1 car garage do I have (2 sportbikes in there....no room for much else).

Charger SRT-8 is what I'm "supposed" to be looking at it b/c of bigger back seat, 4 doors.....much easier for dogs. But no manual and extra weight are sort of a turn-off.....would have to buy used as well b/c of price.

But damn the 1SS was nice! If I could find a stripped base 1SS with no options for around $30K.....that's all I need...would be tempting....hmmm

brAnd7onX · 03-29-2010, 02:33 PM

Why do you have to be lugging dogs around everywhere u go???

Dirtdog · 03-29-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

I really am not supposed to buy one since the back seat seems pretty tight for my 2 dogs that I routinely shuttle around to the beach..etc.

Thats what $1000 hondas are for

greenrail · 03-29-2010, 02:39 PM

"Give in to the Dark Side young Skywalker!"

2010 SSRS · 03-29-2010, 02:50 PM

get the Camaro

GB EB · 03-29-2010, 02:52 PM

live the dream-get it-

superdave99 · 03-29-2010, 03:02 PM

Got my 1SS for $30,500 before TTL, so you may find one. Most delearships have excess inventory on the lots and are ready to deal. Good luck!

cbr1100xx · 03-29-2010, 03:10 PM

We just take our dogs to places a lot.....trails, dog beaches....they love it. My g/f has a G35 and no way in hell she's gonna put them in there. I've always had them in my cars. So that just is the situation. I'd like to pull off the Camaro but it may be just too one dimensional......we're just dog people and take them places. Only way to pull it off is to have 2nd vehicle for this. But I really don't want to have multiple cars to insure/register...etc. Especially since just registering a car in CA is a rip-off. Rather just have one car that does it all. Especially since I often commute by mcycle. Probably will end up being SRT-8 Charger or Jeep SRT-8........or maybe I can just take my dogs to the shelter.......ok....bad joke.

EarliestMemory · 03-29-2010, 03:15 PM

What kind of dogs? My two Rottweilers are a little cramped in the Camaro's back seat, but they don't mind AT ALL!

Mr Smith · 03-29-2010, 03:18 PM

Dont get a Dodge..You will regret it.

Rockin the BlueSS · 03-29-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

We just take our dogs to places a lot.....trails, dog beaches....they love it. My g/f has a G35 and no way in hell she's gonna put them in there. I've always had them in my cars. So that just is the situation. I'd like to pull off the Camaro but it may be just too one dimensional......we're just dog people and take them places. Only way to pull it off is to have 2nd vehicle for this. But I really don't want to have multiple cars to insure/register...etc. Especially since just registering a car in CA is a rip-off. Rather just have one car that does it all. Especially since I often commute by mcycle. Probably will end up being SRT-8 Charger or Jeep SRT-8........or maybe I can just take my dogs to the shelter.......ok....bad joke.

actually if you do it right you can save some $$$ by registering multiple cars...
if you get say.... a 2010 camaro 1SS and then get a $1000 Honda cheapo car and register the Honda as the daily driver with the camaro as an occasional driver, the rates should be pretty cheap...

cbr1100xx · 03-29-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EarliestMemory

What kind of dogs? My two Rottweilers are a little cramped in the Camaro's back seat, but they don't mind AT ALL!

I wanna see pics! My dogs are spoiled....they're used to putting their heads out the window...etc. My 4DR focus isn't huge in the back but the Camaro is smaller.

Yeah I don't like Dodge much either....I'm leaning towards a Jeep SRT-8....or maybe I'll get nothing...

I don't think I wanna park an SRT-8 or an SS on the street. My Focus gets trashed enough from the sprinkler systems, pollen.....luckily it's a Focus so I don't care.

But kudos those with latest generation V8 Camaro's....lucky bastids!

ninety6 · 03-29-2010, 03:30 PM

i bought a pickup for the dog. and driving in the snow. 4x4 baby.

67 Convertible · 03-29-2010, 03:36 PM

Seems like the best car for you with the dogs and all would be an Equinox. They're a great vehicle and a few K cheaper than the Camaro. My Camaro is a DD, but I won't allow the dog to step foot in it.

03-29-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	Oh why did I test drive a 2010 SS.... Ended up test driving a damn 1SS manual......and I loved it. What a huge improvement over my last Camaro ('00 Z28). Yeah this one still feels kinda big but not boaty like the '00. Plus MUCH nicer ride, power, seats....you name it. A little throatier exhaust is about all the car needs IMO. But....I really am not supposed to buy one since the back seat seems pretty tight for my 2 dogs that I routinely shuttle around to the beach..etc. And I'd have to park it on the street...only a 1 car garage do I have (2 sportbikes in there....no room for much else). Charger SRT-8 is what I'm "supposed" to be looking at it b/c of bigger back seat, 4 doors.....much easier for dogs. But no manual and extra weight are sort of a turn-off.....would have to buy used as well b/c of price. But damn the 1SS was nice! If I could find a stripped base 1SS with no options for around $30K.....that's all I need...would be tempting....hmmm

03-29-2010, 02:39 PM	#4
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	"Give in to the Dark Side young Skywalker!" __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-29-2010, 02:50 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	get the Camaro __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-29-2010, 03:02 PM	#7
superdave99 Drives: 2010 1SS CGM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 145 View My Garage	Got my 1SS for $30,500 before TTL, so you may find one. Most delearships have excess inventory on the lots and are ready to deal. Good luck! __________________ 2G1FJ1EJ8A9173456 1SS CGM w/ Black Stripes L99 3/14/10

03-29-2010, 03:15 PM	#9
EarliestMemory RED HT RS Drives: 10 VR 2LT/RS Camaro, 06 Harley Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 577 View My Garage	What kind of dogs? My two Rottweilers are a little cramped in the Camaro's back seat, but they don't mind AT ALL! __________________

03-29-2010, 02:33 PM	#2
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	Why do you have to be lugging dogs around everywhere u go???

03-29-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,374 View My Garage	live the dream-get it-

03-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	We just take our dogs to places a lot.....trails, dog beaches....they love it. My g/f has a G35 and no way in hell she's gonna put them in there. I've always had them in my cars. So that just is the situation. I'd like to pull off the Camaro but it may be just too one dimensional......we're just dog people and take them places. Only way to pull it off is to have 2nd vehicle for this. But I really don't want to have multiple cars to insure/register...etc. Especially since just registering a car in CA is a rip-off. Rather just have one car that does it all. Especially since I often commute by mcycle. Probably will end up being SRT-8 Charger or Jeep SRT-8........or maybe I can just take my dogs to the shelter.......ok....bad joke.

03-29-2010, 03:18 PM	#10
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	Dont get a Dodge..You will regret it.

03-29-2010, 03:30 PM	#13
ninety6 2xSOM Drives: 2002 Camaro SS \| 2002 Camaro V6 vrt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 284	i bought a pickup for the dog. and driving in the snow. 4x4 baby.

03-29-2010, 03:36 PM	#14
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,718	Seems like the best car for you with the dogs and all would be an Equinox. They're a great vehicle and a few K cheaper than the Camaro. My Camaro is a DD, but I won't allow the dog to step foot in it. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

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