Hi folks,
Really been enjoying the forum. Lots of very knowledgeable people here, and I appreciate how generous some are with their knowledge!
I picked up a 2SS last week. A8, sunroof, MRC, Nav, NPP Exhaust, 20" low gloss black aluminum wheels
LOVE this car. I have not owned a V8 since around 1985 when I had a '68 Skylark with a 350 in it. Still kicking myself over selling it, but I needed the money.
Since then, I have had a variety of four and six cylinder vehicles, most currently a Jeep Liberty which is great for snow or cargo. Most of my vehicular energy over the years has been put into motorcycles. I love to ride.
I did own a roached out 1969 Camaro with the straight 6 from about '78-81, and loved it. Wasn't fast, but it delivered good fuel economy and was quite reliable. Left me with a soft spot for Camaros. When the 5th gen came out, I was quite taken with it, since it reminded me of my '69, but not in a position to do anything about it.
So, until now, I had never owned a performance car, in spite of learning to drive at the age of seven in a 1962 Corvette with the 327 and 4-speed, and a love of all things fast. Life just seemed to take me in other directions.
Recent life events made me realize that life is short. I realized that I was in a position where I could actually have a fast car if I wanted one, and so I thought if not now, when will I ever do it, because I am within shouting distance of 60 years old. So, I poked around, did a lot of reading, asked a lot of questions here (thanks again for such good info!
) and pulled the trigger. For me, this needs to be a daily driver, except for really bad weather, when I will take the Jeep. My commute is about 40 miles each way of heavy stop-and-go traffic, so with my lousy knees a manual was a no go.
Anyway, glad to be a member here, and looking forward to being a part of things, and being able to contribute as I gain in knowledge and experience with the car.
