Do it, or don't? It's dramatic - humor me.

Evergreen6 · 11-22-2023, 09:10 AM

This is probably like asking people in a bar watching a good football game if I should have another drink...lol...but here goes.

I'm 41 and clearly remember the day, not long after graduating high school, when 4th generation Camaro production ended. I was working at a Chevy dealership over the summer. Going, going, gone... There was no way I could ever afford one. There was a 2002 Z28 that hung around the lot for a while, last new one I ever saw, 6-speed, t-tops, and not a single other option. One day, it sold. I think I actually cried. LOL.

I've owned what feels like a billion Camaros over the years. I'm "old" now and new cars all kind of feel the same. I have a 93 Z28 and a 2000 SS in my shop, both low mile cars I keep around for fun, those were the cars of my youth.

Well, here comes that feeling again. The last of the last are here, this is it. Should I go in for ONE MORE Camaro? I doubt we'll ever see the Camaro as a rear-drive, V8 coupe again, as the nameplate is passed on to the younger generation who will...do what they will do with it. I think an electric 4-door Camaro SUV blob will be cool, but that's not what excited me all these years.

It's a bad time for me to buy. I can do it, I have the space, I just really don't need it -- at all. Not with two other hobby cars, and a brand new Jeep - that's been my jam as an adult - it's kind of gluttonous, don't you think? For a long time I thought I was done with new Camaros and would not be getting a 6th gen. Until...gulp...this is the last chance. Modern Camaros have a lot of fun to offer, and if I wait, they'll be gone.

There's a 1SS locally, manual trans. That's really all I want, manual for the sake of it (also going the way of dinosaurs). I think I could shake it out of a tree for MSRP or slightly under.

I don't need it. I don't need it. (bangs head on desk). That money could go to retirement. Or a billion other adult-y priorities. I have a bunch of cash that I just tied up in CD's, so I'd probably end up taking out a loan and paying it down over 2 years or so.

When I get cancer or am (hopefully) recovering after a heart attack between now and 60, I'll probably regret not buying it.

Or should I call the dealer and go down the rabbit hole?

NashZL1 · 11-22-2023, 09:13 AM

You never see a hearse being followed by an armored car.

Can't take it with you. Go for it. You can always sell and recoup most/some of your $.

LeonardS · 11-22-2023, 09:15 AM

I’m definitely not the one to ask!

CTRifecta · 11-22-2023, 09:21 AM

do what makes you happiest

jlaudio11 · 11-22-2023, 09:57 AM

It sounds like you're sitting comfortably enough financially, I say do it! Saving for retirement is great but there is nothing wrong with enjoying the life you have in front of you right now! I'm 39 and have had multiple 4th gens, up until recently when the 94 came back into my life I was casually looking for a deal on a manual 6th gen. Do I need it, hell no. Would it be a lot of fun? Hell yes!

MT-SS1LE · 11-22-2023, 10:22 AM

I'd get one, while you still can. Soon you will only be able to buy a new soulless, boring, appliance like battery powered POS.

ZPirate · 11-22-2023, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeonardS

I’m definitely not the one to ask!

Probably not me either.

But OP I'd say go for it. If you want an ICE Camaro with a manual transmission now is the time to get one.

LeonardS · 11-22-2023, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZPirate

Probably not me either.

But OP I'd say go for it. If you want an ICE Camaro with a manual transmission now is the time to get one.

TurtleSS · 11-22-2023, 03:54 PM

You’re right you don’t need it. But you know what if you really want it, then just do it! I definitely didn’t need the camaro, definitely should have gotten a pickup or more family oriented car, but shit every time I go in the garage and look at it or whenever I get behind that wheel I smile ear to ear!

CalgaryZL1 · 11-22-2023, 04:03 PM

100% go for it you’re not gonna lose money even after two years of driving

arpad_m · 11-22-2023, 04:13 PM

Evergreen6, you knew full well what the sentiment here would be

I also say go for it, one last time. The 6th gen is genuinely different, it's a brand new chassis and a very well designed powertrain compared to older gens, the experience will be much better.

If you won't miss comfort features or electronic tchotchkes, take that 1SS, but to be honest, I wouldn't want anything less than a 2SS. It is well behind the curve in terms of annoying BS features we all hate (no physical controls, the car steering and braking for you automatically etc.), it has none of that, but instead has very useful "driver helper" features such as blind spot monitoring, rear object and cross traffic detection, HUD, rear camera mirror, seat and side mirror memory plus nice cushy seats, heated and ventilated, even some multicolor mood lighting for the missus and many more.

Odabo · 11-22-2023, 04:15 PM

I'm a few years from retirement, and I bought my first Camaro. Here's some advice - you only get one turn on this ride we call life. If you want it and can afford it, don't hesitate. I have a buddy who rides motorcycles and makes over $200K/yr. He wanted a certain BMW bike and refused to pull the trigger. Now he can't get the one he wanted.

24LT1guy · 11-22-2023, 04:20 PM

Thats the reason I bought mine. This is my 4th camaro and to own the last year ever? Makes it kinda special even if its not otherwise.

L2SS455 · 11-22-2023, 04:58 PM

Well I'll be 70 in a few months and retired years ago. When I heard it was was going to be the end of Camaro as we know it (V8), those Holden GTO's from 04-06 came to mind, that I passed up on. Not this time. When I saw the VOM Camaro, I jumped on it and ordered one to my liking and sold my MB Coupe E350. I've only gotten one speed camera ticket thus far, but I've had a ball with this car. I just can't drive it everywhere it's an attention getter. If and when I want to sell it, I won't have one regret and you most likely won't either.

11-22-2023, 09:10 AM	#1
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,569	Do it, or don't? It's dramatic - humor me. This is probably like asking people in a bar watching a good football game if I should have another drink...lol...but here goes. I'm 41 and clearly remember the day, not long after graduating high school, when 4th generation Camaro production ended. I was working at a Chevy dealership over the summer. Going, going, gone... There was no way I could ever afford one. There was a 2002 Z28 that hung around the lot for a while, last new one I ever saw, 6-speed, t-tops, and not a single other option. One day, it sold. I think I actually cried. LOL. I've owned what feels like a billion Camaros over the years. I'm "old" now and new cars all kind of feel the same. I have a 93 Z28 and a 2000 SS in my shop, both low mile cars I keep around for fun, those were the cars of my youth. Well, here comes that feeling again. The last of the last are here, this is it. Should I go in for ONE MORE Camaro? I doubt we'll ever see the Camaro as a rear-drive, V8 coupe again, as the nameplate is passed on to the younger generation who will...do what they will do with it. I think an electric 4-door Camaro SUV blob will be cool, but that's not what excited me all these years. It's a bad time for me to buy. I can do it, I have the space, I just really don't need it -- at all. Not with two other hobby cars, and a brand new Jeep - that's been my jam as an adult - it's kind of gluttonous, don't you think? For a long time I thought I was done with new Camaros and would not be getting a 6th gen. Until...gulp...this is the last chance. Modern Camaros have a lot of fun to offer, and if I wait, they'll be gone. There's a 1SS locally, manual trans. That's really all I want, manual for the sake of it (also going the way of dinosaurs). I think I could shake it out of a tree for MSRP or slightly under. I don't need it. I don't need it. (bangs head on desk). That money could go to retirement. Or a billion other adult-y priorities. I have a bunch of cash that I just tied up in CD's, so I'd probably end up taking out a loan and paying it down over 2 years or so. When I get cancer or am (hopefully) recovering after a heart attack between now and 60, I'll probably regret not buying it. Or should I call the dealer and go down the rabbit hole?

11-22-2023, 09:13 AM	#2
NashZL1 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 217	You never see a hearse being followed by an armored car. Can't take it with you. Go for it. You can always sell and recoup most/some of your $. __________________ Randy in Nashville 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 A10 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020 Genesis G90 Ultimate 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL450 2017 Corvette Grand Sport A8 2016 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 1971 Datsun 240Z

11-22-2023, 09:15 AM	#3
LeonardS Drives: 1969 Z28,1992 Z28,1994 Z28,1999 SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 1,154	I’m definitely not the one to ask! __________________ 24 2SS 1LE, Riptide Blue, A10, PDR. Picked up 11/5/23, 560 miles. 23 ZLE Rapid Blue, M6. 6/27/22 TPW. Off assembly line on July 12th, 2022. To Dealer August 6th. Delivered August 8th. 129 miles. 99 SS Vert, Hugger Orange, A4, 806 miles 94 Z28, Black, M6, 595 miles 92 Z28, last car built at Van Nuys Plant, Red, A4, 125 miles www.last1992camaro.com 69 Z28, Dusk Blue, M4 29 Ford Business Coupe 28 Ford Pickup 24 GMC Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4 22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4

11-22-2023, 09:21 AM	#4
CTRifecta Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 320	do what makes you happiest __________________ 2024 2SS 1LE \| 6MT \| Riverside Blue 1100 - Order submitted - 7/12/23 2000 - Order accepted - 8/22/23 Vehicle Built (per chevy chat bot) - 10/10/23 Window sticker available online - 11/4/23 Arrived at dealership - 11/10/23

11-22-2023, 09:57 AM	#5
jlaudio11 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: IN Posts: 208	It sounds like you're sitting comfortably enough financially, I say do it! Saving for retirement is great but there is nothing wrong with enjoying the life you have in front of you right now! I'm 39 and have had multiple 4th gens, up until recently when the 94 came back into my life I was casually looking for a deal on a manual 6th gen. Do I need it, hell no. Would it be a lot of fun? Hell yes! __________________ '20 Camaro LT1 Twin 67/62 turbo 401(L8t) Texas speed forged piston & rod, BTR stg1 turbo cam, holley ultra lo, port injection, circle d 3600 stall, hoosier bias ply quick time pro's on racestar recluse wheels 1.45 4.01 6.07@120.74 9.28@153.43 '94 Camaro Z28 6mt cc306 cam, 4:10's, longtubes with x pipe, getting an engine rebuild

11-22-2023, 10:22 AM	#6
MT-SS1LE Drives: 2023 SS 1LE Sharkskin Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: MAGA MT Posts: 310	I'd get one, while you still can. Soon you will only be able to buy a new soulless, boring, appliance like battery powered POS. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

11-22-2023, 03:54 PM	#9
TurtleSS Drives: 24 Camaro 2ss 1le M6 Riptide Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 33	You’re right you don’t need it. But you know what if you really want it, then just do it! I definitely didn’t need the camaro, definitely should have gotten a pickup or more family oriented car, but shit every time I go in the garage and look at it or whenever I get behind that wheel I smile ear to ear! __________________ Ordered: 2024 2ss coupe 1LE Riptide Placed 8/29/23 1100 9/29/23 - 9/30/23 found and picked up same car in stead 10/5/23 order still at 1100

11-22-2023, 04:03 PM	#10
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,599	100% go for it you’re not gonna lose money even after two years of driving

11-22-2023, 04:13 PM	#11
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,711 View My Garage	Evergreen6, you knew full well what the sentiment here would be I also say go for it, one last time. The 6th gen is genuinely different, it's a brand new chassis and a very well designed powertrain compared to older gens, the experience will be much better. If you won't miss comfort features or electronic tchotchkes, take that 1SS, but to be honest, I wouldn't want anything less than a 2SS. It is well behind the curve in terms of annoying BS features we all hate (no physical controls, the car steering and braking for you automatically etc.), it has none of that, but instead has very useful "driver helper" features such as blind spot monitoring, rear object and cross traffic detection, HUD, rear camera mirror, seat and side mirror memory plus nice cushy seats, heated and ventilated, even some multicolor mood lighting for the missus and many more. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

11-22-2023, 04:15 PM	#12
Odabo Drives: Chevrolet Blazer Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Space Coast Posts: 244	I'm a few years from retirement, and I bought my first Camaro. Here's some advice - you only get one turn on this ride we call life. If you want it and can afford it, don't hesitate. I have a buddy who rides motorcycles and makes over $200K/yr. He wanted a certain BMW bike and refused to pull the trigger. Now he can't get the one he wanted. __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Radiant Red, A10, PDR, Black Lugs, ACS Rock Guards, ACS ZL1 1LE Side Skirts

11-22-2023, 04:20 PM	#13
24LT1guy Drives: 79,97,02 z28 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada Posts: 57	Thats the reason I bought mine. This is my 4th camaro and to own the last year ever? Makes it kinda special even if its not otherwise.

11-22-2023, 04:58 PM	#14
L2SS455 Drives: VOM 2022 2SS Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MD Posts: 243	Well I'll be 70 in a few months and retired years ago. When I heard it was was going to be the end of Camaro as we know it (V8), those Holden GTO's from 04-06 came to mind, that I passed up on. Not this time. When I saw the VOM Camaro, I jumped on it and ordered one to my liking and sold my MB Coupe E350. I've only gotten one speed camera ticket thus far, but I've had a ball with this car. I just can't drive it everywhere it's an attention getter. If and when I want to sell it, I won't have one regret and you most likely won't either.

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