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SteelCamaro · 08-06-2012, 09:08 PM

I believe this Camaro is my gateway car. I've loved all things cars and trucks my entire life, but this is the first (of many hopefully) "cool" car that I have owned that isn't just a regular, run-of-the-mill econobox. This might be the car that opens the floodgates for me. Right now I am too early in my career to be able to afford one on my own, so my dad and I each paid half for our Camaro. I like all cars and was researching Challengers and 5.0s also, but I think the only car he would ever go halvsies in with me was for a Camaro (not that that's a bad thing!). He never said it because he knows how much I like cars and looking at different ones to compare, but I kind of got that vibe in the few days leading up to the day we bought our 45th.

All-in-all this is definitely a one-of-a-kind amazing car that I will keep and cherish forever, but I definitely do not plan on stopping at that! I have a long list of cars I want to own at some point in my life.

CamaroKevin · 08-06-2012, 09:11 PM

This Camaro is my "it" car. I remember seeing the concept back in '06 when I was only 16 and fell in love with it... Now 2012 and I finally have it in my driveway, same silver metallic. Even after all that time, I still had the same amount of excitement as I did the first time I saw the concept. I hope I never have to part with it and can put it away one day. It's the most amazing affordable car I have laid eyes on and I'm so glad I have one of my own.

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mmartian · 08-06-2012, 10:03 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes!
When I first got it I loved it and I shared. I let my son in law drive it, my wife, my son (daughter cant drive clutch) But now no one will touch it- they all feel uneasy about driving it for fear of damaging it and crushing my spirit. I was thinking about getting a zl1 but down deep i know I would have to get it repainted to cyber grey and have my stripes put on. I want no other look on no other car.

STW · 08-06-2012, 10:40 PM

I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes.

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STW · 08-06-2012, 10:40 PM

I love my 1SS and would cut off a toe before id sell it. Lol

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Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 08-06-2012, 10:42 PM

This is my It car. It always has been. It is the only car model I've ever chosen to own and I have no plans of ever changing that. Nothing makes me feel the way a Camaro does. I've never stopped thinking about the 3rd gen and 4th gen I owned in the past and with all of the love Ive poured into Sasuke I know I will never be able to part with him. I'll just have to buy him a few brothers and sisters.

kenkartasasmita · 08-07-2012, 03:15 AM

back then its not THE car yet. bcs i wanted the ss but daddy bought the v6 me. but now is THE car for me. i will never sell it and i'll bring her to my home country. someday.........

Skizioli · 08-07-2012, 05:39 AM

I would consider the camaro my "it" car. Its got the best of both worlds, drop dead gorgeous looks, and good fuel economy, which I need as I drive alot. So it doesn't have SS power? I'm fine with that and happy to say even after test driving the V8 I don't have the bug. It just makes me happy to know I'm 23 and could get her myself

pierre777 · 08-07-2012, 05:52 AM

after customizing my bullet it kind of grew on me ,i love and enjoy this car so much that i would never give it up to anyone ,it's the coolest and most enjoyed car i've ever driven even more than my EVO.

camoman · 08-07-2012, 06:31 AM

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

All Star · 08-07-2012, 07:00 AM

I was obsessed with mine, until I attempted to autocross it.

linc400 · 08-07-2012, 01:53 PM

Tough call. It is my first brand new car after many years of driving. But it is not my everything I ever wanted fantasy car. So I can't say I have no plans of ever getting rid of it, but have no current plans to do so.

I was not happy ABM was no longer offered, and now hate how Carbon Flash and a black interior gets filthy so fast on a daily driver convertible. I am also not happy to see all the little chips and scratches that show up even though I am being careful. So in 10 years, this car probably won't look so hot anymore, and I will definitely be tired of hand washing it (I am already). Maybe I will trade it in on a C6 Camaro if they look decent, or something else in a domestic 2 door, preferably convertible.

But if all that is available are little 4 door econoboxes in a few years because of CAFE or some other reason, I am not trading it in for one of those. Especially not a foreign one.

Gman5001 · 08-07-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotGame55

No, defiantly not my "it" car,

My 100% "it" car may include but not limited to...

EVO X
Ferrari F50
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ford Raptor
Scion FRS
Camaro ZL1
Hayabusa
Corvette Z06

But I know myself and I will never be satifited with what I currently have. Hell, I could have a Bugatti and be like "Meh, I want something else now." after a few months.

I hate myself sometimes LOL

I am the exact same way

scottyvegas · 08-07-2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STW

I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes.

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"forever changes" - well said

08-06-2012, 10:03 PM	#31
mmartian Drives: 2011 Camaro XM Appearance Package Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: College park MD Posts: 370	Yes! Yes! Yes! When I first got it I loved it and I shared. I let my son in law drive it, my wife, my son (daughter cant drive clutch) But now no one will touch it- they all feel uneasy about driving it for fear of damaging it and crushing my spirit. I was thinking about getting a zl1 but down deep i know I would have to get it repainted to cyber grey and have my stripes put on. I want no other look on no other car. __________________ Very proud owner of a 2011 Camaro with the XM appearance package AND...(in order) Personalized "KEG" License plate MRT Version 2 Axle Back Cobra XRS-9965 Radar Detector Rider Graphix XM hood spears Big Worm Vinyl for bowties Emblem pros XM Badges/Emblems Airaid Cold Air Intake NEXT UP: Interior LED conversion/footwell lights ON DECK: Engine Cover

08-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#34
Heaven_is_inferno_orange Savage Setsuna Drives: 16' 2SS, 12 ZL1, RIP Sasuke Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	This is my It car. It always has been. It is the only car model I've ever chosen to own and I have no plans of ever changing that. Nothing makes me feel the way a Camaro does. I've never stopped thinking about the 3rd gen and 4th gen I owned in the past and with all of the love Ive poured into Sasuke I know I will never be able to part with him. I'll just have to buy him a few brothers and sisters. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

08-07-2012, 05:39 AM	#36
Skizioli Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS IOM Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 287	I would consider the camaro my "it" car. Its got the best of both worlds, drop dead gorgeous looks, and good fuel economy, which I need as I drive alot. So it doesn't have SS power? I'm fine with that and happy to say even after test driving the V8 I don't have the bug. It just makes me happy to know I'm 23 and could get her myself __________________ 2012 Camaro 2LS IOM Mods: -CAI cold air intake -MRT V2 exhaust -Custom tune done by Myself with HP Tuners -Oracle Fog light kit for 2LS -HID headlights -Heritage grille -Phastek flat black ZL1 replica rims on Nitto invos (285/30R20) -Eibach pro kit lowering springs -Stoptech Stainless Braided brake lines -Stoptech Slotted and Drilled rotors -Hawk HPS pads -VMAX ported throttle body -Magnaflow resonated x-pipe (with Cat and Resonator delete) -Elite Catch can -Quad tips/1LE Rear Diffuser

08-07-2012, 05:52 AM	#37
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	after customizing my bullet it kind of grew on me ,i love and enjoy this car so much that i would never give it up to anyone ,it's the coolest and most enjoyed car i've ever driven even more than my EVO. __________________

08-07-2012, 07:00 AM	#39
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	I was obsessed with mine, until I attempted to autocross it. __________________

08-06-2012, 09:08 PM	#29
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	I believe this Camaro is my gateway car. I've loved all things cars and trucks my entire life, but this is the first (of many hopefully) "cool" car that I have owned that isn't just a regular, run-of-the-mill econobox. This might be the car that opens the floodgates for me. Right now I am too early in my career to be able to afford one on my own, so my dad and I each paid half for our Camaro. I like all cars and was researching Challengers and 5.0s also, but I think the only car he would ever go halvsies in with me was for a Camaro (not that that's a bad thing!). He never said it because he knows how much I like cars and looking at different ones to compare, but I kind of got that vibe in the few days leading up to the day we bought our 45th. All-in-all this is definitely a one-of-a-kind amazing car that I will keep and cherish forever, but I definitely do not plan on stopping at that! I have a long list of cars I want to own at some point in my life.

08-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#30
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	This Camaro is my "it" car. I remember seeing the concept back in '06 when I was only 16 and fell in love with it... Now 2012 and I finally have it in my driveway, same silver metallic. Even after all that time, I still had the same amount of excitement as I did the first time I saw the concept. I hope I never have to part with it and can put it away one day. It's the most amazing affordable car I have laid eyes on and I'm so glad I have one of my own. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

08-06-2012, 10:40 PM	#32
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	I had a 70 SS Chevelle that I bought when I was 18. Said id cut off a toe before I sold it. One day 12 years later....I sold it in craigslist in 10 minutes. Forever changes. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

08-07-2012, 06:31 AM	#38
camoman Drives: 2010 1SS IBM L99 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miramar Florida Posts: 316	YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

08-07-2012, 01:53 PM	#40
linc400 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 265	Tough call. It is my first brand new car after many years of driving. But it is not my everything I ever wanted fantasy car. So I can't say I have no plans of ever getting rid of it, but have no current plans to do so. I was not happy ABM was no longer offered, and now hate how Carbon Flash and a black interior gets filthy so fast on a daily driver convertible. I am also not happy to see all the little chips and scratches that show up even though I am being careful. So in 10 years, this car probably won't look so hot anymore, and I will definitely be tired of hand washing it (I am already). Maybe I will trade it in on a C6 Camaro if they look decent, or something else in a domestic 2 door, preferably convertible. But if all that is available are little 4 door econoboxes in a few years because of CAFE or some other reason, I am not trading it in for one of those. Especially not a foreign one.