what was your first camaro and how old were you when you bought it? - Page 7

i want 1 · 04-26-2007, 03:19 PM

well i never owned a camaro myself, but my step-dad had a 73 rs and a 79 berlinetta. but the one i remeber the most was when he bought a bran new off the show-room floor; a 1988 I-Roc 350 tune port, black and silver. i was about 16 and i had a hard-on the whole way home. he new nothing about keeping a car clean, so thats where i came in. i kept that car spotless as if it were my own. i washed it every weekend and waxed like once a month. thats right about the time i started stealing it and driving it all day while he slept. he worked nights. it was fvckin awesome.LOL. it all ended when he fell assleep at the whell on the way home one night in 1992. totalled it.i think i was more upset then he was. i did all the work on that car. oil,tune-ups,tire rotations,u name it.
i can't wait for this new beast to hit the roads. i haven't had a hard-on like that,since that day. if u know what io mean.

*Mindz* · 04-26-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinlow

My first F body was an 85 Trans Am, first years of the tuned port (305), first year of the whale tail spoiler option. Had it fully loaded, lear siegler buckets (the Recaro's only came in the tan interior), sub woofer with variable gain, T tops, the whale tail spoiler, WS6 suspension and I even had the giant chicken on the hood.

I currently have a 2005 Corvette and can't wait to add the 2009 Camaro to the garage.

Welcome to being a registered poster. I've always been a big fan of the whale tail (mostly on porsches though). Although I think it gives the car's lines a continuous flowing contour which is great. Btw I'm getting FLYSSLO on my license plate since I'm hoping SS is a trim with the new one.

Getting back on topic:

I have never owned one but have loved most camaros since seeing a picture of my uncle's '69 Z. It was electric blue with black stripes, white leather interior. Was just the most impressive car I had ever seen. Since then, it became one of my dream cars to have. Now that I'm 23 and just got a new job paying enough for me to put $$ away for a new car and continue living in the SF bay area, my dream is one step closer. I figure that by the time the car comes out, I'll have enough for the down payment on this new looking machine.

I've owned a 1988 Toyota 4runner with removable top, an 87 Bronco XLT Eddie Bauer that was my uncle's, and my 1997 eclipse na. I've always wanted some form of power. After May of 2003 when I attended Skip Barber's Driving school down at Laguna Seca, I needed the adrenaline of having a car with power. 140 hp at the fly isn't gonna cut it anymore. At the Skip Barber school, they strapped us into the ACR Vipers from 2002 and just sitting in that car with the engine idling was enough to get my adrenaline not pumping but gushing. Taking the Corckscrew at about 75 for the first time almost made me wet myself. :eek: (If you don't know what the corkscrew is, it's an world infamous turn at Laguna Seca Raceway that begins by a short hill climb, to a blind 90 degree left turn, quickly switching into a 90 degree right turn while dropping about 130 ish feet). Stomping on the gas in second leaving the pit lane catapulted me from 30 mph to 80 in about 2 seconds.

I know a handful of you guys are thinking "That's nothing...

" but to a guy that's never driven anything but a truck and a non turbo 4 banger, that thrill is very addicting. So now with my vow to own a 69 camaro, and my vow to own a car with power (not necessarily to race exclusively, but to know I can if I want to), I feel that when I can afford at least a v8 camaro, I'll be killing 2 birds with one stone. This will be my first camaro, and you can be damn sure it's gonna be my favorite.

Sorry for the novel, but it came out of nowhere.

3whiterag · 04-27-2007, 05:37 AM

It was my 67SS350 and I bought it when I was a young 28.

Hyperknight · 04-27-2007, 10:35 AM

2001 NBM camaro. Its starting to show it's age but I love her to death.

i want 1 · 04-27-2007, 04:19 PM

well my first f-body was a 1984 black/gold t/a w/ t-tops & a H/O 305 then i got an 83 firebird s/e w/ an HO 305. also had an 82 t/a 4spd w/ a worked 350 dumped in it. i used to smoke 96-98 cobra's with it. i miss that car. i wish i still had it. then the last f-body i had was in 2005. it was a 1988 formula w/ the WS6 package and a 305 tbi. it was a pig,but it handled like it was on rails. i ended up selling that to help with buying the house i have now. its gonna be hard to wait for this gen 5 to come out. but i have an 02 harley davidson heritag softail classic to keep me busy until it comes out.

here is a video of it. i just put new pipes on it.check it out. all 4 videos are mine. make sure u turn up the volume. it sounds bad ass.
http://www.youtube.com/hogfolife

zdriven08 · 04-30-2007, 04:45 PM

For me it was a 97 camaro v6 when I was 16. Then when I turned 18 bought me a 2000 z28 and now at 22 I have a 98 z28.

primm907 · 04-30-2007, 08:16 PM

My first Camaro was also my first new car. It was a 1995 v6 model that I purchased upon graduation from college and obtaining my first "real" job. I really enjoyed it for the year I had it. Fortunately, I traded it out for the woman that I've now been married to for 10 years (trust me, it was a good swap). We've had everything from Acuras to Hondas to Nissans to Chevys to Jeeps to Mercedes to Audis over the past decade. Right now we're 100% Hondas as a result of driving a lot of miles, fuel costs, wife went back to school, etc. I plan to get her another new Tahoe (had an '03 Z-71, but $75 to fill it up??!) within the next 2 years, though. Shortly after that, I'll hopefully be picking out a new 400+HP Camaro for me and keep one of the Hondas for a daily driver. By the way, does anyone with GM ties happen to know if/when Chevy will possibly put their 6-spd automatic in the Tahoe instead of that ancient 4-spd they're still using?

*TAG UR IT* · 04-30-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by primm907

My first Camaro was also my first new car. It was a 1995 v6 model that I purchased upon graduation from college and obtaining my first "real" job. I really enjoyed it for the year I had it. Fortunately, I traded it out for the woman that I've now been married to for 10 years (trust me, it was a good swap). We've had everything from Acuras to Hondas to Nissans to Chevys to Jeeps to Mercedes to Audis over the past decade. Right now we're 100% Hondas as a result of driving a lot of miles, fuel costs, wife went back to school, etc. I plan to get her another new Tahoe (had an '03 Z-71, but $75 to fill it up??!) within the next 2 years, though. Shortly after that, I'll hopefully be picking out a new 400+HP Camaro for me and keep one of the Hondas for a daily driver. By the way, does anyone with GM ties happen to know if/when Chevy will possibly put their 6-spd automatic in the Tahoe instead of that ancient 4-spd they're still using?

Welcome to the site! Hope you end up w/ the Camaro as well.

AFSNightrod · 05-01-2007, 08:15 AM

My first F car was a garnet red '89 RS with a 350 TBI truck motor and a TH350 tranny. I bought it when I was 18. I made the mistake of trading it towards a Civic. After I wrecked it(I cant drive FWD), I bought a white '89 Formula 350. The second time the tranny blew, I sold it for $1000 the way it sat and bought a '00 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. I loved that truck, but I didn't like paying $60 to fill it up, so I traded it for my navy blue metallic '01 Trans Am. I love it, and would love to keep it and make it a race car, but I don't have the space, so it will get traded for a new Camaro, Challenger, CTS-V, GT500, Charger SRT8, or a used C6 Z06(if i can afford it). I have to wait and see when all the new cars are released. In the mean time when I'll have an '07 HD Night Rod Special(hence the name) to tinker around with.

i want 1 · 05-01-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AFSNightrod

My first F car was a garnet red '89 RS with a 350 TBI truck motor and a TH350 tranny. I bought it when I was 18. I made the mistake of trading it towards a Civic. After I wrecked it(I cant drive FWD), I bought a white '89 Formula 350. The second time the tranny blew, I sold it for $1000 the way it sat and bought a '00 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. I loved that truck, but I didn't like paying $60 to fill it up, so I traded it for my navy blue metallic '01 Trans Am. I love it, and would love to keep it and make it a race car, but I don't have the space, so it will get traded for a new Camaro, Challenger, CTS-V, GT500, Charger SRT8, or a used C6 Z06(if i can afford it). I have to wait and see when all the new cars are released. In the mean time when I'll have an '07 HD Night Rod Special(hence the name) to tinker around with.

i was @ mikes in DE on sunday and got my first look at the night rod. i have a special place in my heart for sporties,as my 1st hd was an 04 883 cust. the night rod is bad ass. good choice. i bet it handles well and is really quick.
good luck with it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-01-2007, 10:01 AM

I have the potential to get an 86 Z28 for $1300. However, this guy actually told me it was only a project car for him...He's done so much tinkering that I don't think I want this particular one.

AFSNightrod · 05-02-2007, 03:28 AM

If i were you I would save my money and find an '87-'92 L98 car if you're seriously in the market for a third gen. Plus the 3rd brake light on the hatch of the '86 looks hideous. It was an afterthought add on because they became mandatory that year.

AFSNightrod · 05-02-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by i want 1

i was @ mikes in DE on sunday and got my first look at the night rod. i have a special place in my heart for sporties,as my 1st hd was an 04 883 cust. the night rod is bad ass. good choice. i bet it handles well and is really quick.
good luck with it.

Yeah I rented a VRod about two weeks after they came out. I fell in love with the VRSC bikes that day. It was fast as hell. I plan on turbocharging mine down the road and dragging it on the weekends.

NJRipper · 05-04-2007, 02:14 PM

I was 16 1/2 and picked up a '67 RS.
327 4-speed car with lux interior
Original Nantuckett Blue with black racing stripes
Sent it to the body shop for the next 6 months until I got my liscense.
4 mpg and loud as hell, regret selling it every day, but I will own another '67RS before I die

also had a '95 Z-28. Nice car until the dealer put a heater core in it and the car never ran right afterwards.

Now I have a '95 BMW M3 and it has been the greatest car I could have ever bought. But it's going on the block 6 months after the new Camaro hits dealers' lots.

04-27-2007, 05:37 AM	#87
3whiterag GM Powertrain Retired Drives: 67SS350, 87 IROC L98, 96SS ver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 352	It was my 67SS350 and I bought it when I was a young 28. __________________ 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

04-30-2007, 04:45 PM	#90
zdriven08 Drives: 2000 Red Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9	For me it was a 97 camaro v6 when I was 16. Then when I turned 18 bought me a 2000 z28 and now at 22 I have a 98 z28. __________________ 2000 Red Camaro Z28 MODS: MTI Clear Lid, RK Sport RamAir Kit, SLP Loudmouth Exhaust, Hooker Super Competition Headers, Free Mods APPEARANCES: RK Sport SS Hood, RK Sport Clear Corner Lenses, RK Sport Crystal Clear Taillights w/Amber Turn Signal, 30th Anniversary Red/Black Car Seats, Nitto 555R Tires HP:340.16 TQ:339.98 1998 Black Camaro Z28 MODS: SLP Lid, QTP LT'S, 3" X- Pipe, RK Sport RamAir Kit, Free Mods, SLP Subframe Connectors APPEARANCES: Chrome Z28 Emblems, RK Sport Clear Corner Lenses HP: 345

04-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#91
primm907 Drives: Honda Civic & CRV (MPG) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sprindale,AR Posts: 1	1st time poster, long-time reader... My first Camaro was also my first new car. It was a 1995 v6 model that I purchased upon graduation from college and obtaining my first "real" job. I really enjoyed it for the year I had it. Fortunately, I traded it out for the woman that I've now been married to for 10 years (trust me, it was a good swap). We've had everything from Acuras to Hondas to Nissans to Chevys to Jeeps to Mercedes to Audis over the past decade. Right now we're 100% Hondas as a result of driving a lot of miles, fuel costs, wife went back to school, etc. I plan to get her another new Tahoe (had an '03 Z-71, but $75 to fill it up??!) within the next 2 years, though. Shortly after that, I'll hopefully be picking out a new 400+HP Camaro for me and keep one of the Hondas for a daily driver. By the way, does anyone with GM ties happen to know if/when Chevy will possibly put their 6-spd automatic in the Tahoe instead of that ancient 4-spd they're still using?

05-01-2007, 10:01 AM	#95
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I have the potential to get an 86 Z28 for $1300. However, this guy actually told me it was only a project car for him...He's done so much tinkering that I don't think I want this particular one. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-26-2007, 03:19 PM	#85
i want 1 Drives: 2002 harley davidson heritage Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: n.j Posts: 10	well i never owned a camaro myself, but my step-dad had a 73 rs and a 79 berlinetta. but the one i remeber the most was when he bought a bran new off the show-room floor; a 1988 I-Roc 350 tune port, black and silver. i was about 16 and i had a hard-on the whole way home. he new nothing about keeping a car clean, so thats where i came in. i kept that car spotless as if it were my own. i washed it every weekend and waxed like once a month. thats right about the time i started stealing it and driving it all day while he slept. he worked nights. it was fvckin awesome.LOL. it all ended when he fell assleep at the whell on the way home one night in 1992. totalled it.i think i was more upset then he was. i did all the work on that car. oil,tune-ups,tire rotations,u name it. i can't wait for this new beast to hit the roads. i haven't had a hard-on like that,since that day. if u know what io mean.

04-27-2007, 10:35 AM	#88
Hyperknight Band. Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 370	2001 NBM camaro. Its starting to show it's age but I love her to death.

04-27-2007, 04:19 PM	#89
i want 1 Drives: 2002 harley davidson heritage Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: n.j Posts: 10	well my first f-body was a 1984 black/gold t/a w/ t-tops & a H/O 305 then i got an 83 firebird s/e w/ an HO 305. also had an 82 t/a 4spd w/ a worked 350 dumped in it. i used to smoke 96-98 cobra's with it. i miss that car. i wish i still had it. then the last f-body i had was in 2005. it was a 1988 formula w/ the WS6 package and a 305 tbi. it was a pig,but it handled like it was on rails. i ended up selling that to help with buying the house i have now. its gonna be hard to wait for this gen 5 to come out. but i have an 02 harley davidson heritag softail classic to keep me busy until it comes out. here is a video of it. i just put new pipes on it.check it out. all 4 videos are mine. make sure u turn up the volume. it sounds bad ass. http://www.youtube.com/hogfolife

05-01-2007, 08:15 AM	#93
AFSNightrod Back in Black Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 326	My first F car was a garnet red '89 RS with a 350 TBI truck motor and a TH350 tranny. I bought it when I was 18. I made the mistake of trading it towards a Civic. After I wrecked it(I cant drive FWD), I bought a white '89 Formula 350. The second time the tranny blew, I sold it for $1000 the way it sat and bought a '00 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. I loved that truck, but I didn't like paying $60 to fill it up, so I traded it for my navy blue metallic '01 Trans Am. I love it, and would love to keep it and make it a race car, but I don't have the space, so it will get traded for a new Camaro, Challenger, CTS-V, GT500, Charger SRT8, or a used C6 Z06(if i can afford it). I have to wait and see when all the new cars are released. In the mean time when I'll have an '07 HD Night Rod Special(hence the name) to tinker around with.

05-02-2007, 03:28 AM	#96
AFSNightrod Back in Black Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 326	If i were you I would save my money and find an '87-'92 L98 car if you're seriously in the market for a third gen. Plus the 3rd brake light on the hatch of the '86 looks hideous. It was an afterthought add on because they became mandatory that year.

05-04-2007, 02:14 PM	#98
NJRipper Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 1	I was 16 1/2 and picked up a '67 RS. 327 4-speed car with lux interior Original Nantuckett Blue with black racing stripes Sent it to the body shop for the next 6 months until I got my liscense. 4 mpg and loud as hell, regret selling it every day, but I will own another '67RS before I die also had a '95 Z-28. Nice car until the dealer put a heater core in it and the car never ran right afterwards. Now I have a '95 BMW M3 and it has been the greatest car I could have ever bought. But it's going on the block 6 months after the new Camaro hits dealers' lots.