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ariZona28 · 07-27-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Funny, Wayne and I were just talking about this last week. I am looking at C8s and MAN theyre fast and the ride is smooth....but I dont know if I can give up the drop top and the looks of this car because theres nothing out there like it! The Gen6 are just different to me, not bad, just different, and just dont do it for me, but my car, I feel like I'd regret getting rid of it. I sold my 72 Firebird when I was going overseas back in the early 90s and regret doing that to this day...now that I work from home, and drive my car purely for pleasure..yep, hard decision.

Might want to check into some of the reliability issues the C8 has. AMT Mark recently blew his motor up at Limerock. There's a known valvespring issue with some of the LT2s. I've also read that the Z06s have been having transmission problems. On the flipside I do believe that our fellow member Sir Nuke is enjoying his. No doubt an extended warranty would be a wise investment. While I love the looks and Z06 power I just HATE overly techy cars and the C8 is just loaded with stuff I don't need in a performance vehicle. Oh, and no manual transmission is a tough pill to swallow.

2010sgm · 07-27-2023, 01:52 PM

i don't have any urge at all.... nothing else out there with my synergy green paint. i love the look of this car when i 1st saw it at sema back in 2009, and i rented one in 2010 and honestly yes it took me until 2022 to have my own but I'm a proud owner...and honestly this one will go to the grave with me....i could have bought any car i wanted including a c8 (which i have no interest in) i did looks at some c7's and then said its time to get my dream car and bought my Camaro.

Eddymel1998 · 07-27-2023, 03:12 PM

I liked the idea of the C8, with it being a semi affordable American mid engine car still running a pushrod V8 but then in practice it didn't come out as well, engines are switching over to DOHC, car is so far out of my price range it's not even close to a possibility, plus it's a new step for the car so it has lots of growing pains, I would say I would be excited for what comes next but with move away from ICE poweted cars I dont think we'll get that refinement in something like a C9.

That being said Camaro 4lyfe.

DavidH · 08-04-2023, 02:22 PM

Well, Tuesday was the day. Was given a cash offer and couldn't turn it down. Wasn't quite as much as I'd hoped, but the buyer wasn't too bothered about the big paint bubbles on the rear quarters being fixed. I still have some parts to sell so I'll throw them up on Facebook and the classified section here.

It's been a blast and I've really enjoyed all the information from everyone here!

Danial · 08-05-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidH

Well, Tuesday was the day. Was given a cash offer and couldn't turn it down. Wasn't quite as much as I'd hoped, but the buyer wasn't too bothered about the big paint bubbles on the rear quarters being fixed. I still have some parts to sell so I'll throw them up on Facebook and the classified section here.

It's been a blast and I've really enjoyed all the information from everyone here!

So, did you decide what to replace it with?

DavidH · 08-06-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

So, did you decide what to replace it with?

For now I'm going to put the wife in an SUV(RAV4 or equivalent). I'll be getting a 2002-2004 C5 hatchback next spring.

Toronto · 08-07-2023, 02:15 AM

wont ever sell mine. put too much in love it too much. car is therapeutic whilst driving it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-07-2023, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Toronto

wont ever sell mine. put too much in love it too much. car is therapeutic whilst driving it.

So true!!

Who needs a shrink when you have a 5th gen!!

WarDaddy376 · 08-07-2023, 09:43 PM

Gosh, I hem and haw often about selling her!, she'd have to go to someone out of state though, all the goodies I've never added because they aren't legal in Commiefornia so she basically runs stock! I've thought of replacing my Fr500S race car with her but then again why take a showroom quality vehicle and ruin her!?

At 15K miles, lowered, extreme stereo'd, tinted and unblemished the struggle is real AF as to keep or sell.

Danial · 08-07-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Toronto

wont ever sell mine. put too much in love it too much. car is therapeutic whilst driving it.

Isn't that the truth? When I need an attitude adjustment, I take out my 2015 vert for a short jaunt. It really makes a difference in my mindset.

GovGary · 08-08-2023, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Might want to check into some of the reliability issues the C8 has. AMT Mark recently blew his motor up at Limerock. There's a known valvespring issue with some of the LT2s. I've also read that the Z06s have been having transmission problems. On the flipside I do believe that our fellow member Sir Nuke is enjoying his. No doubt an extended warranty would be a wise investment. While I love the looks and Z06 power I just HATE overly techy cars and the C8 is just loaded with stuff I don't need in a performance vehicle. Oh, and no manual transmission is a tough pill to swallow.

"and no manual transmission is a tough pill to swallow"

AMEN!!

MSgt O · 08-08-2023, 01:05 PM

Well, just got back from test driving a C8, and I know the salesman, we put it through the wickets!!! annnnnnd...not on the fence anymore. Man theyre SMALL, fast as hell, but wow, and Im not that big of a guy either! Maybe Im just gettin too old....

Danial · 08-08-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Well, just got back from test driving a C8, and I know the salesman, we put it through the wickets!!! annnnnnd...not on the fence anymore. Man theyre SMALL, fast as hell, but wow, and Im not that big of a guy either! Maybe Im just gettin too old....

Fun that you got to take one out for a spin! When I near retirement, I'm going to be looking for a C7 Z06. Man, I love those cars. Not as quick as the C8 but damn, so sexy.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-09-2023, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

Fun that you got to take one out for a spin! When I near retirement, I'm going to be looking for a C7 Z06. Man, I love those cars. Not as quick as the C8 but damn, so sexy.

Oh so true!! One of my vette friends has one, and every time I see it at a show, just have to go over and chat with him and drool all over it!! It IS sooo sexy!! My favorite vette of all. The C7's just were the pinacle of the new breed of vettes..

07-27-2023, 01:52 PM	#86
2010sgm Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 527 View My Garage	i don't have any urge at all.... nothing else out there with my synergy green paint. i love the look of this car when i 1st saw it at sema back in 2009, and i rented one in 2010 and honestly yes it took me until 2022 to have my own but I'm a proud owner...and honestly this one will go to the grave with me....i could have bought any car i wanted including a c8 (which i have no interest in) i did looks at some c7's and then said its time to get my dream car and bought my Camaro. __________________ David Vianu 2010 Synergy Green 1LT

07-27-2023, 03:12 PM	#87
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 463	I liked the idea of the C8, with it being a semi affordable American mid engine car still running a pushrod V8 but then in practice it didn't come out as well, engines are switching over to DOHC, car is so far out of my price range it's not even close to a possibility, plus it's a new step for the car so it has lots of growing pains, I would say I would be excited for what comes next but with move away from ICE poweted cars I dont think we'll get that refinement in something like a C9. That being said Camaro 4lyfe. __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

08-04-2023, 02:22 PM	#88
DavidH Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Chillicothe, Oh Posts: 138	Well, Tuesday was the day. Was given a cash offer and couldn't turn it down. Wasn't quite as much as I'd hoped, but the buyer wasn't too bothered about the big paint bubbles on the rear quarters being fixed. I still have some parts to sell so I'll throw them up on Facebook and the classified section here. It's been a blast and I've really enjoyed all the information from everyone here!

08-07-2023, 02:15 AM	#91
Toronto Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 45	wont ever sell mine. put too much in love it too much. car is therapeutic whilst driving it.

08-07-2023, 09:43 PM	#93
WarDaddy376 Drives: 2013 SS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 76	Gosh, I hem and haw often about selling her!, she'd have to go to someone out of state though, all the goodies I've never added because they aren't legal in Commiefornia so she basically runs stock! I've thought of replacing my Fr500S race car with her but then again why take a showroom quality vehicle and ruin her!? At 15K miles, lowered, extreme stereo'd, tinted and unblemished the struggle is real AF as to keep or sell.

08-08-2023, 01:05 PM	#96
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 665	Well, just got back from test driving a C8, and I know the salesman, we put it through the wickets!!! annnnnnd...not on the fence anymore. Man theyre SMALL, fast as hell, but wow, and Im not that big of a guy either! Maybe Im just gettin too old....