New member and Camaro owner from East Texas

madden8295 · 01-15-2014, 03:49 PM

Howdy. New member from the East Texas area. I picked up my 2010 Camaro 2SS about 3 weeks ago and couldn't be any happier. I went from a 2010 V6 Mustang (white with tan interior) that made about the same amount of horsepower as it did testosterone. So it's a big jump from that but so far I love this car. I love the culture and love the history of the Camaro.

I bought it from a local dealership used and got a pretty good deal on it. I had been looking for months because my Mustang was having some serious electrical issues from a wreck where I was hit two years ago. But I found this one and knew it was the one. I was talking with a salesman here in town and he told me they were going to give me $13,000 for my trade-in which is the most anyone has offered me and they offered me a 5.4% APR, which was great considering I'm 19 and couldn't have a cosigner. So I have them send this Camaro from a dealership under the same ownership to this local one. It comes down to the paperwork and they completely lied to me. Had me at a 16% APR, were giving me $10,000 for my car and jacked the price of the Camaro up $4,000 from the internet price. I was heartbroken. I wouldn't be able to afford it at that rate. Well, I had them send it back to the original dealership and I go to do business with them. Long story short, they got me right where I wanted to be with payments and financing. The car is great and modded to perfection. It's got a painted stripe on the hood, the roof is painted black as well as the spoiler. It has powder coated black rims and an exhaust system on it already. A few of the the emblems were already black but I recently just plasti-dipped the rest. I have big plans for mods coming this spring after joining the LSX Monsters here in town. All-in-all, just happy to have the car and be able to join a community like this.

Just a funny story to add: literally leaving the dealership I'm heading home with the new car for the first time, the pride is just flowing, then BOOM.... I get pulled over going 68 in a 65 by a State Trouper. He asked me why I was speeding and I just kinda chuckled. Needless to say, he let me go with a warning. Definitely a story for the books.

HollyVenus · 01-15-2014, 03:52 PM

68 in a 65???
he must not be a fan of the Camaro!!!

congrats on on your new ride and

to the forum!

Vengeance Graphix · 01-15-2014, 08:12 PM

welcome!

BAD DAB · 01-15-2014, 08:53 PM

I'm glad you didn't get a ticket. Welcome to Camaro5!

Apex Motorsports · 01-16-2014, 08:14 AM

Where is east Texas are you located? I grew up near Marshall.

Sir Nuke · 01-16-2014, 08:46 AM

CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-16-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by madden8295

Howdy. New member from the East Texas area. I picked up my 2010 Camaro 2SS about 3 weeks ago and couldn't be any happier. I went from a 2010 V6 Mustang (white with tan interior) that made about the same amount of horsepower as it did testosterone. So it's a big jump from that but so far I love this car. I love the culture and love the history of the Camaro.

I bought it from a local dealership used and got a pretty good deal on it. I had been looking for months because my Mustang was having some serious electrical issues from a wreck where I was hit two years ago. But I found this one and knew it was the one. I was talking with a salesman here in town and he told me they were going to give me $13,000 for my trade-in which is the most anyone has offered me and they offered me a 5.4% APR, which was great considering I'm 19 and couldn't have a cosigner. So I have them send this Camaro from a dealership under the same ownership to this local one. It comes down to the paperwork and they completely lied to me. Had me at a 16% APR, were giving me $10,000 for my car and jacked the price of the Camaro up $4,000 from the internet price. I was heartbroken. I wouldn't be able to afford it at that rate. Well, I had them send it back to the original dealership and I go to do business with them. Long story short, they got me right where I wanted to be with payments and financing. The car is great and modded to perfection. It's got a painted stripe on the hood, the roof is painted black as well as the spoiler. It has powder coated black rims and an exhaust system on it already. A few of the the emblems were already black but I recently just plasti-dipped the rest. I have big plans for mods coming this spring after joining the LSX Monsters here in town. All-in-all, just happy to have the car and be able to join a community like this.

Just a funny story to add: literally leaving the dealership I'm heading home with the new car for the first time, the pride is just flowing, then BOOM.... I get pulled over going 68 in a 65 by a State Trouper. He asked me why I was speeding and I just kinda chuckled. Needless to say, he let me go with a warning. Definitely a story for the books.

madden8295,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your 2SS! Great to hear how excited you are

.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

mySSt · 01-16-2014, 08:16 PM

If you are near Tyler - Longview area, come see us at one of our regular meet ups. Check us out in the Texas clubs under Camaros of East Texas.

Welcome!

AndyWSea · 01-16-2014, 09:15 PM

Welcome, East Texas!

Bowtie-Bri · 01-16-2014, 11:33 PM

Welcome to the Camaro family and Camaro5! So glad to hear it all worked out for you. Sounds like a SSweet ride! Post pics when you get a chance.

01-15-2014, 03:49 PM	#1
madden8295 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: East Texas Posts: 1	New member and Camaro owner from East Texas Howdy. New member from the East Texas area. I picked up my 2010 Camaro 2SS about 3 weeks ago and couldn't be any happier. I went from a 2010 V6 Mustang (white with tan interior) that made about the same amount of horsepower as it did testosterone. So it's a big jump from that but so far I love this car. I love the culture and love the history of the Camaro. I bought it from a local dealership used and got a pretty good deal on it. I had been looking for months because my Mustang was having some serious electrical issues from a wreck where I was hit two years ago. But I found this one and knew it was the one. I was talking with a salesman here in town and he told me they were going to give me $13,000 for my trade-in which is the most anyone has offered me and they offered me a 5.4% APR, which was great considering I'm 19 and couldn't have a cosigner. So I have them send this Camaro from a dealership under the same ownership to this local one. It comes down to the paperwork and they completely lied to me. Had me at a 16% APR, were giving me $10,000 for my car and jacked the price of the Camaro up $4,000 from the internet price. I was heartbroken. I wouldn't be able to afford it at that rate. Well, I had them send it back to the original dealership and I go to do business with them. Long story short, they got me right where I wanted to be with payments and financing. The car is great and modded to perfection. It's got a painted stripe on the hood, the roof is painted black as well as the spoiler. It has powder coated black rims and an exhaust system on it already. A few of the the emblems were already black but I recently just plasti-dipped the rest. I have big plans for mods coming this spring after joining the LSX Monsters here in town. All-in-all, just happy to have the car and be able to join a community like this. Just a funny story to add: literally leaving the dealership I'm heading home with the new car for the first time, the pride is just flowing, then BOOM.... I get pulled over going 68 in a 65 by a State Trouper. He asked me why I was speeding and I just kinda chuckled. Needless to say, he let me go with a warning. Definitely a story for the books.

01-15-2014, 03:52 PM	#2
HollyVenus The girl with the 2 Danes Drives: 2014 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pearland Posts: 648	68 in a 65??? he must not be a fan of the Camaro!!! congrats on on your new ride and to the forum! __________________

01-15-2014, 08:12 PM	#3
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	welcome! __________________ Vengeance Graphix

01-15-2014, 08:53 PM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	I'm glad you didn't get a ticket. Welcome to Camaro5! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-16-2014, 08:46 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,762 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

01-16-2014, 08:14 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Where is east Texas are you located? I grew up near Marshall.

01-16-2014, 08:16 PM	#8
mySSt Drives: '11 SS M6, '14 SS 1LE, '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: East TX Posts: 533	If you are near Tyler - Longview area, come see us at one of our regular meet ups. Check us out in the Texas clubs under Camaros of East Texas. Welcome! __________________ Anyone can drive fast in a straight line, its what you can do thru the curves that matters! '11 CGM SS M6 ordered in 3/11, '14 BRM SS 1LE from stock in 10/13 & '17 HBM SS 1LE in 11/16 - all from BeckyD!!

01-16-2014, 09:15 PM	#9
AndyWSea Drives: '14 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 82	Welcome, East Texas!

01-16-2014, 11:33 PM	#10
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	Welcome to the Camaro family and Camaro5! So glad to hear it all worked out for you. Sounds like a SSweet ride! Post pics when you get a chance. __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!