Saying Goodbye to my Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RIPws6 · 08-26-2013, 02:51 AM

I was recently transferred at work to a location that requires a 94 mile round trip everyday. I initially decided to keep the car and deal with the drive. My first month in position and I spent 320 dollars in fuel which just about ate up my raise. In order to keep my car I decided to move closer to work.
The houses in this area are much more expensive (and nicer) than what I currently have and the price of selling my house and buying a new one has forced a common sense decision. In order to break even on the budget, gotta trade her in and get something cheaper.
I am very lucky in that I owe the KB dealer trade in on my car and I have 4k in extra warranties that I cashed out.
I am saying goodbye on Tuesday with about 2k in positive equity thanks to the really good resale value of this car. I really enjoyed it and dont want to part, but the house is worth it and breaking even is better than most could hope for in this situation.
I have said goodbye to my mother this past year and now my car but good things are ahead.
Goodtimes with the Camaro! After Tuesday I will own my first non-V8 since 1998. Gonna be an adjustment!

=Stephens= · 08-26-2013, 02:53 AM

Do what you gotta do.

SS PANTHER · 08-26-2013, 03:53 AM

Location, location, location. Much better to spend your money on living in a better area and closer to work than to live in a cheap area and have more or better toys.

el ess A · 08-26-2013, 04:33 AM

You'll be back. Just a hiatus. The Camaros will wait for you again.

AWSME SS · 08-26-2013, 04:37 AM

I want to trade mine in for a Fiat 500.

Sodah · 08-26-2013, 05:52 AM

Sucks being an adult sometimes, good on you for doing what you need too.

I'm sure you will get another down the road!

Swacer · 08-26-2013, 06:41 AM

I would have cashed some of those warranties in and then bought a beater car...

kevinw · 08-26-2013, 06:58 AM

get a cheap toyota for dd. keep the camaro. they keep going up in prices

SuperSport2011 · 08-26-2013, 09:06 AM

I would have bought a beater but yea okay you're way works too I guess lol
2 years ago I got myself a 99 malibu for about a 1000 bucks and it's still running strong. I save on gas, get to store my camaro in the winter and don't ever have to worry about someone dinging my car cus it's a beater. I couldn't be happier, I will always have a cheap beater on the side.

caverman · 08-26-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

I would have cashed some of those warranties in and then bought a beater car...

Agreed....

Probably too late now.

Elementkng20 · 08-26-2013, 12:33 PM

::Field of Dreams voice::

If you wait, the Camaro will be back.

2012-1822 · 08-26-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess A

You'll be back. Just a hiatus. The Camaros will wait for you again.

Yep. Things will probably work out to where you get a 6th gen

*The_Blur* · 08-26-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess A

You'll be back. Just a hiatus. The Camaros will wait for you again.

slomaro3.4 · 08-26-2013, 01:09 PM

I have a 14 mile commute each way and spend about $200 in gas/month, I can't imagine trying to pull off a 94 mile trip every day, although if you're comfortable with that distance, Mexico has some dirt cheap houses. Sorry for your loss but you'll get back into one before you know it.

08-26-2013, 02:51 AM	#1
RIPws6 Drives: 2019 2SS Riverside Blue Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 313	Saying Goodbye to my Camaro I was recently transferred at work to a location that requires a 94 mile round trip everyday. I initially decided to keep the car and deal with the drive. My first month in position and I spent 320 dollars in fuel which just about ate up my raise. In order to keep my car I decided to move closer to work. The houses in this area are much more expensive (and nicer) than what I currently have and the price of selling my house and buying a new one has forced a common sense decision. In order to break even on the budget, gotta trade her in and get something cheaper. I am very lucky in that I owe the KB dealer trade in on my car and I have 4k in extra warranties that I cashed out. I am saying goodbye on Tuesday with about 2k in positive equity thanks to the really good resale value of this car. I really enjoyed it and dont want to part, but the house is worth it and breaking even is better than most could hope for in this situation. I have said goodbye to my mother this past year and now my car but good things are ahead. Goodtimes with the Camaro! After Tuesday I will own my first non-V8 since 1998. Gonna be an adjustment!

08-26-2013, 04:33 AM	#4
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	You'll be back. Just a hiatus. The Camaros will wait for you again. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-26-2013, 06:41 AM	#7
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	I would have cashed some of those warranties in and then bought a beater car... __________________ Off to the Dark Side

08-26-2013, 09:06 AM	#9
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	I would have bought a beater but yea okay you're way works too I guess lol 2 years ago I got myself a 99 malibu for about a 1000 bucks and it's still running strong. I save on gas, get to store my camaro in the winter and don't ever have to worry about someone dinging my car cus it's a beater. I couldn't be happier, I will always have a cheap beater on the side. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

08-26-2013, 12:33 PM	#11
Elementkng20 HTCC: canthonyIOM27 Drives: 2012 IOM 1LT/V6/A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 299	::Field of Dreams voice:: If you wait, the Camaro will be back. __________________ 2012 IOM CAMARO V6/A6 Performance K&N CAI MRT V2 w/ 4" Magnaflow tips Visual Blacked out emblems, rear & bezels Plasti dipped SS wheels Tint 30% front; 5% rear Matte black hood spears/side gills Color matched interior accents

08-26-2013, 02:53 AM	#2
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Do what you gotta do.

08-26-2013, 03:53 AM	#3
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Location, location, location. Much better to spend your money on living in a better area and closer to work than to live in a cheap area and have more or better toys.

08-26-2013, 04:37 AM	#5
AWSME SS Drives: 2015 Cummins Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 594	I want to trade mine in for a Fiat 500.

08-26-2013, 05:52 AM	#6
Sodah Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 29	Sucks being an adult sometimes, good on you for doing what you need too. I'm sure you will get another down the road!

08-26-2013, 06:58 AM	#8
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	get a cheap toyota for dd. keep the camaro. they keep going up in prices

08-26-2013, 01:09 PM	#14
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	I have a 14 mile commute each way and spend about $200 in gas/month, I can't imagine trying to pull off a 94 mile trip every day, although if you're comfortable with that distance, Mexico has some dirt cheap houses. Sorry for your loss but you'll get back into one before you know it. __________________ #YOLO