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Camaro1LTBA · 01-29-2014, 02:05 AM

Hope everyone is doing well! I'm happy to be back as I had a 2010 1LS Camaro Black with Black Heritage Wheels that I sold for a 2011 Volt lease. Well my lease was running out and stopped by my local dealer with no intention to make a purchase, but ended up getting a new 2014 Camaro 1LT with the BA stereo!

Curious to see how you all think I made out with a 2 year lease with 12k/year for just under $300. Credit >800, had to negotiate down from $350/month. Either way definitely a nice change.

First major impression was where the hell is the CD player lol. Loaded my Britney CD on a USB and working well (yes, Britney Spears... I must confess).

On another note, after coming home in freezing temps and snow I also noticed something odd with each wheel. One lugnut? protrudes from each wheel. I will try to upload a picture. Also was bummed that the dealership attached the front plate, but will live with it. Glad to be back and looking forward to the next gen Volt and Camaro.

Flicked from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone

thkfast · 01-29-2014, 02:09 AM

You appear to have LOCKING LUGNUTS on your wheels. Usually, the "key" would be in the glovebox, center console or trunk. A socket fits on the "key" and acts as an anti-theft device to keep someone from stealing your wheels. Congrats on the '14 Camaro, yeah, no CD player anymore.

Camaro1LTBA · 01-29-2014, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the response, makes sense but does appear a little awkward. The CD player is going to take some getting used to, wasn't even expecting that one! Also forgot to mention that I ended up putting 2k down.

Flicked from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone

PalmerGA · 01-29-2014, 06:30 AM

Better find that locking lug "key" before you really need it.

Hot Tamales · 01-29-2014, 06:42 AM

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

Rafael205 · 01-29-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Tamales

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

I have yet to use mine as well in my 2011..

Eich · 01-29-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafael205

I have yet to use mine as well in my 2011..

Same here. No idea if it even works! High quality mp3 is just so much easier to deal with.

I'm going out of my way to replace my factory 2011 head unit that has the CD slot with the MyLink that doesn't. Color screen and backup camera is a must. Had the Metra with a Pioneer head unit for over a year but it never looked like it belonged in the car. And the Metra backlight started lighting intermittently just as the warranty was expiring.

ka1 · 01-29-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Tamales

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

Nope, haven't used mine since I got the car.

Mannsiam · 01-29-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Tamales

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

I use mine in my truck all the time. I refuse to load all my daughters Dora, Disny, Sing along CD's on my Ipod

Baba · 01-29-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Tamales

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

Haven't even tried to use it. Usually on XM or iPod.

LikaRokBowTie · 01-29-2014, 09:31 AM

CD's are going the way cassette tape went!

Camaro1LTBA · 01-29-2014, 09:48 AM

lol, you guys are nuts! I'm a little lost without the CD player. Definitely understand they'll be gone before we know it, but was literally sitting in the parking lot for a good ten minutes searching for where to put my CD.

Any thoughts on the lease deal of 2k down, 2 years, 12k/year, 299/month, NJ (1LT with Boston Acoustics, MSRP of $27,345)? Just curious if I was a bit impulsive and should have shopped around more. One dealership did quote me $283/month for a 1LS. I don't mind negative comments if you think not much of a deal lol. I thought it seemed reasonable.

Also, there is a key in the glovebox for the wheels so that is good. I'm going to assume that was dealer installed and you would think they would have given me the originals, but not quite sure how that works.

Thanks for the feedback!

RollaMo · 01-29-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thkfast

You appear to have LOCKING LUGNUTS on your wheels. Usually, the "key" would be in the glovebox, center console or trunk. A socket fits on the "key" and acts as an anti-theft device to keep someone from stealing your wheels.

Yep, locking lug nuts. Probably dealer installed, as they don't come from the factory with those.
If you really don't want or need them, you can put the factory lug nut back on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro1LTBA

The CD player is going to take some getting used to, wasn't even expecting that one!

CD's are on the way out. More and more new vehicles without that option these days.
Most people have some sort of MP3 player option.

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Better find that locking lug "key" before you really need it.

Yes, find the "key" before you need it. If you can't find it in the car, ask the dealer about it.
Someone added those locking lug nuts after it left the factory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Tamales

Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it.

I have never used the CD player in our '11 either.
With the USB port, it has full iPod integration.

NYJets77 · 01-29-2014, 10:49 AM

Britney CD + Blackberry "smartphone" - no wonder you couldn't identify the wheel locks.

just kidding

but not really

01-29-2014, 02:05 AM	#1
Camaro1LTBA Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 277	New Camaro Lease, First Impression, Wheel? Hope everyone is doing well! I'm happy to be back as I had a 2010 1LS Camaro Black with Black Heritage Wheels that I sold for a 2011 Volt lease. Well my lease was running out and stopped by my local dealer with no intention to make a purchase, but ended up getting a new 2014 Camaro 1LT with the BA stereo! Curious to see how you all think I made out with a 2 year lease with 12k/year for just under $300. Credit >800, had to negotiate down from $350/month. Either way definitely a nice change. First major impression was where the hell is the CD player lol. Loaded my Britney CD on a USB and working well (yes, Britney Spears... I must confess). On another note, after coming home in freezing temps and snow I also noticed something odd with each wheel. One lugnut? protrudes from each wheel. I will try to upload a picture. Also was bummed that the dealership attached the front plate, but will live with it. Glad to be back and looking forward to the next gen Volt and Camaro. Flicked from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone Attached Images

01-29-2014, 06:30 AM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Better find that locking lug "key" before you really need it. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-29-2014, 06:42 AM	#5
Hot Tamales Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Victory Red M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 637 View My Garage	Does anybody ever really use their CD players anymore? In the 3 years I had my 2010 I never used it. __________________

01-29-2014, 10:49 AM	#14
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	Britney CD + Blackberry "smartphone" - no wonder you couldn't identify the wheel locks. just kidding but not really __________________ My journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323840

01-29-2014, 02:09 AM	#2
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	You appear to have LOCKING LUGNUTS on your wheels. Usually, the "key" would be in the glovebox, center console or trunk. A socket fits on the "key" and acts as an anti-theft device to keep someone from stealing your wheels. Congrats on the '14 Camaro, yeah, no CD player anymore.

01-29-2014, 02:14 AM	#3
Camaro1LTBA Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 277	Thanks for the response, makes sense but does appear a little awkward. The CD player is going to take some getting used to, wasn't even expecting that one! Also forgot to mention that I ended up putting 2k down. Flicked from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone

01-29-2014, 09:31 AM	#11
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	CD's are going the way cassette tape went!

01-29-2014, 09:48 AM	#12
Camaro1LTBA Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 277	lol, you guys are nuts! I'm a little lost without the CD player. Definitely understand they'll be gone before we know it, but was literally sitting in the parking lot for a good ten minutes searching for where to put my CD. Any thoughts on the lease deal of 2k down, 2 years, 12k/year, 299/month, NJ (1LT with Boston Acoustics, MSRP of $27,345)? Just curious if I was a bit impulsive and should have shopped around more. One dealership did quote me $283/month for a 1LS. I don't mind negative comments if you think not much of a deal lol. I thought it seemed reasonable. Also, there is a key in the glovebox for the wheels so that is good. I'm going to assume that was dealer installed and you would think they would have given me the originals, but not quite sure how that works. Thanks for the feedback!