What should I do?

Angrybird 12 · 06-07-2012, 06:20 PM

Ok I am retired and need to watch my expenses, so now I am dieing to get another convertible. So I now have 3 choices as I see it.
1. Keep my 2010 1LT and just forget a vert.
2. Trade it for a 2013 1LT vert and either borrow $12K or cash in part of my 401K.
3. Trade it plus $1500 and buy a 2001 Vette roadster with 70K miles.

What would you do?

Angrybird 12 · 06-07-2012, 07:16 PM

As a side note wife is wanting a vert too, but she isn't particular to what kind it is, she even mentioned a Volkswagen Beetle...UGH

Number 3 · 06-07-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Ok I am retired and need to watch my expenses, so now I am dieing to get another convertible. So I now have 3 choices as I see it.
1. Keep my 2010 1LT and just forget a vert.
2. Trade it for a 2013 1LT vert and either borrow $12K or cash in part of my 401K.
3. Trade it plus $1500 and buy a 2001 Vette roadster with 70K miles.

What would you do?

Well my thoughts:

If you have to cash in 401k funds to get it, I vote no.

If you can swing the loan, keep in mind the Camaro convertible is awesome and has a power top.

The C5 is a great car. Manual top though. And 70,000 should be ok, but that's starting to need some things IMO.

Can you get a C6 convertibel in between the two for price?

I can understand the convertible need. I am missing my Sky in a BIG way right now with the weather so nice.

But for your 3 choices, I'd have to see the C5 and drive it and make sure it was super solid. If it is, I might go that route only because I'm thinking of a C5/C6 convertible soon.

Angrybird 12 · 06-07-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Well my thoughts:

If you have to cash in 401k funds to get it, I vote no.

If you can swing the loan, keep in mind the Camaro convertible is awesome and has a power top.

The C5 is a great car. Manual top though. And 70,000 should be ok, but that's starting to need some things IMO.

Can you get a C6 convertibel in between the two for price?

I can understand the convertible need. I am missing my Sky in a BIG way right now with the weather so nice.

But for your 3 choices, I'd have to see the C5 and drive it and make sure it was super solid. If it is, I might go that route only because I'm thinking of a C5/C6 convertible soon.

I was even thinking of the C5 and get the extended warranty. We miss our Sky too, but they are too small. The C5 is car fax certified and the carfax buy back guarantee is included.
Thanks for your input.

1954 Belair-man · 06-07-2012, 07:47 PM

Boy that new 2013 1LT Vert would be hard for me to pass over for a used Vert, and borrowing 12,000 is not alot of money. Which ever you decide its a win-win. And NO to the Bug! LOL

Angrybird 12 · 06-07-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1954 Belair-man

Boy that new 2013 1LT Vert would be hard for me to pass over for a used Vert, and borrowing 12,000 is not alot of money. Which ever you decide its a win-win. And NO to the Bug! LOL

Working with Becky now to see if she can find me a 2012. maybe a little better deal with them right now.

Scrappy Doo · 06-08-2012, 08:01 AM

I would get a new one.

Angrybird 12 · 06-09-2012, 09:35 PM

Well Becky found one just what we wanted. The deal she worked up is better than what I thought. We have to wait until Monday to tie up some loose ends with the dealer that has the car.

On a side note I did a Kelly blue book value check on my 2010 1LT and then for S&Gs I checked on a 2010 Mustang equipped the same. They valued the Camaro $5,000 higher than the mustang.

MikeSVX · 06-11-2012, 07:34 PM

Pontiac solstice turbo. Quick little suckers, and probably cheaper and in better condition then the vette.

97SS · 06-11-2012, 07:52 PM

I say do it. You will adjust, and can make it happen. You live once, and could be dead tomorrow. I have too many friend who have passed, that always said "not right now" and didn't live there dreams out. Sucks, but it made me change the way I planned and ran things in my life.

Angrybird 12 · 06-11-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 97SS

I say do it. You will adjust, and can make it happen. You live once, and could be dead tomorrow. I have too many friend who have passed, that always said "not right now" and didn't live there dreams out. Sucks, but it made me change the way I planned and ran things in my life.

That is basically the reason for my signature line below the pictures of our Current Camaro.

Angrybird 12 · 06-11-2012, 08:27 PM

Well just got off the phone with Becky, we will be heading up north next Monday to pick up our new Summit White Camaro Convertible. Great dealing with her. You can't go wrong.

97SS · 06-11-2012, 09:39 PM

Congrats bud! Post some pics, once you pick her up!

Angrybird 12 · 06-11-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 97SS

Congrats bud! Post some pics, once you pick her up!

I got some pics off the web of it, but can't upload them from my ipod

06-07-2012, 06:20 PM	#1
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	What should I do? Ok I am retired and need to watch my expenses, so now I am dieing to get another convertible. So I now have 3 choices as I see it. 1. Keep my 2010 1LT and just forget a vert. 2. Trade it for a 2013 1LT vert and either borrow $12K or cash in part of my 401K. 3. Trade it plus $1500 and buy a 2001 Vette roadster with 70K miles. What would you do? __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-07-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	As a side note wife is wanting a vert too, but she isn't particular to what kind it is, she even mentioned a Volkswagen Beetle...UGH __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-09-2012, 09:35 PM	#8
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Well Becky found one just what we wanted. The deal she worked up is better than what I thought. We have to wait until Monday to tie up some loose ends with the dealer that has the car. On a side note I did a Kelly blue book value check on my 2010 1LT and then for S&Gs I checked on a 2010 Mustang equipped the same. They valued the Camaro $5,000 higher than the mustang. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-11-2012, 08:27 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Well just got off the phone with Becky, we will be heading up north next Monday to pick up our new Summit White Camaro Convertible. Great dealing with her. You can't go wrong. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-07-2012, 07:47 PM	#5
1954 Belair-man Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 889	Boy that new 2013 1LT Vert would be hard for me to pass over for a used Vert, and borrowing 12,000 is not alot of money. Which ever you decide its a win-win. And NO to the Bug! LOL

06-08-2012, 08:01 AM	#7
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I would get a new one.

06-11-2012, 07:34 PM	#9
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Pontiac solstice turbo. Quick little suckers, and probably cheaper and in better condition then the vette.

06-11-2012, 07:52 PM	#10
97SS Drives: 1997 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 72	I say do it. You will adjust, and can make it happen. You live once, and could be dead tomorrow. I have too many friend who have passed, that always said "not right now" and didn't live there dreams out. Sucks, but it made me change the way I planned and ran things in my life.

06-11-2012, 09:39 PM	#13
97SS Drives: 1997 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 72	Congrats bud! Post some pics, once you pick her up!