New Horse in the Stable - Page 3

arkentect · 01-07-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

Jw, what's a monthly price on something like this? We talking over/under $250? I'm interested in doing this too.

It all depends on your down-payment and credit score. But for a ball park figure I'm paying just below $200 a month.

Stroke9 · 01-08-2016, 01:44 AM

I had a non-turbo Cruze and absolutely loved it. It was a little sluggish on power even for a six-speed but I still miss it.
I lowered it with 1.2" drop springs and it handled very well on back roads as well as interstates. I was averaging 32-36 mpg too.

Drop Springs, 19% tint and some new 18" wheels they can actually look rather impressive.
Let the modding begin!

MikosV6 · 01-08-2016, 03:50 AM

Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

drew peacock · 01-08-2016, 03:52 AM

my dd hyundai does 60mpg....so cheap insurance and road tax aswell...i doubt you could run a cheaper car...

pincoin · 01-08-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

We all don't live in a nice climate like you do! Winters here are harsh.

myold88 · 01-08-2016, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

I agree. Tuck it away in a garage and watch it depreciate.

arkentect · 01-08-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

On top of enormous amount of snow we get that would bury my lowered camaro up to the headlights? in reality it keeps the car from getting hit by everyone that's terrible at driving in the winter and also eliminates the possibility of Salt getting on the car which is the real danger.

DRKS1D3 · 01-08-2016, 09:09 AM

The Cruze's are nice. I have a 2013 RS with the 1.4 Turbo as my DD. I'll be getting a new one come August. Great car, great MPG too.

roorback · 01-08-2016, 09:16 AM

Congrats bro! Too many haters on the board.

I think you made a good decision. That's a cheap car that won't depreciate terribly (as opposed to the LTZ for ex) and you can bank on reliability. It's tough to find a truly reliable and gas-friendly car under 8k anyways.

BriteCrawler · 01-08-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

Not everyone lives in SoCal?

arkentect · 01-08-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by roorback

Congrats bro! Too many haters on the board.

I think you made a good decision. That's a cheap car that won't depreciate terribly (as opposed to the LTZ for ex) and you can bank on reliability. It's tough to find a truly reliable and gas-friendly car under 8k anyways.

Thanks man. Yeah so far I'm loving the gas mileage, the lack of power is frustrating but you just gotta leave a little earlier than normal haha

01-08-2016, 09:09 AM	#36
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	The Cruze's are nice. I have a 2013 RS with the 1.4 Turbo as my DD. I'll be getting a new one come August. Great car, great MPG too. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

01-08-2016, 01:44 AM	#30
Stroke9 Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Home(Indiana) Work(Cincinnati) Posts: 273 View My Garage	I had a non-turbo Cruze and absolutely loved it. It was a little sluggish on power even for a six-speed but I still miss it. I lowered it with 1.2" drop springs and it handled very well on back roads as well as interstates. I was averaging 32-36 mpg too. Drop Springs, 19% tint and some new 18" wheels they can actually look rather impressive. Let the modding begin!

01-08-2016, 03:50 AM	#31
MikosV6 Account Suspended Drives: '15 Camaro 1LS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So.Cal Posts: 283	Why are you guys saving your Camaros? My Camaro is my daily driver and it's as pristine as you can get. I could never understand the logic in owning a nice car like a Camaro only to have it locked away in the garage while putzing around in a 4cyl penalty box or Camcordpala bland mobile. These cars are made to be driven so let's drive them folks.

01-08-2016, 03:52 AM	#32
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	my dd hyundai does 60mpg....so cheap insurance and road tax aswell...i doubt you could run a cheaper car...

01-08-2016, 09:16 AM	#37
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	Congrats bro! Too many haters on the board. I think you made a good decision. That's a cheap car that won't depreciate terribly (as opposed to the LTZ for ex) and you can bank on reliability. It's tough to find a truly reliable and gas-friendly car under 8k anyways.