Commemorative from Europe

Camo74 · 02-24-2016, 10:33 AM

Hi all,
As a new here, below is my short Camaro realm entry story.
Three weeks ago, compulsively and unexpectedly, I got a red commemorative Camaro from a local Chevy-Cadillac dealer in Luxembourg. Waxed and shiny it was exposed by the dealer and I fell into trap;-), after two weeks for formalities, I took it (with a big smile on my face) for the first ride. I was looking for a new car for some time (no pressure though) – my old one served me well for 9 years and was still ok. I test-drove BMWs, Volvos, Mazda 6, Skodas (typical European mid-size daily use car dilemmas)…. and I ended up with Camaro! All the rest was… simply saying boooring!
For a while I considered waiting for the new 2016 model but then, reading about it: smaller, lighter, more modern etc., I thought I do not want these adjectives added to the current generation. This car, at least in Europe, is so… ridiculously impractical, almost outrageous – it makes me laughing at myself for getting it – a very pleasant feeling J And people seeing it here also smile – most of the time – with this kind of childish appreciation of a big new glittering toy J

What I like the most about this car after one week of driving it the driver's involvement (in comparison to very good but much civilized and kind of castrated "normal" contemporary cars).

I some time (I still need to educate myself a bit reading threads on this Forum) I may have some practical questions: looking forward to discussing them with you here and sharing pleasure of driving Camaro!

E-Ray · 02-24-2016, 10:37 AM

Welcome aboard, looks very NICE!

HOJO · 02-24-2016, 10:42 AM

Welcome to our corner of the net. You'll truly enjoy the experience.

sbubbaklein · 02-24-2016, 11:43 AM

welcome, like the stripe

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-24-2016, 04:03 PM

That is super sharp! Congrats and enjoy it!

pugandbull · 02-24-2016, 04:11 PM

Beautiful color! I have the V6 black one��

Sir Nuke · 02-25-2016, 05:31 PM

CONGRATS on the 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, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends 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!!

608RS · 02-25-2016, 05:43 PM

congrats!

USCAMARO14 · 02-25-2016, 05:45 PM

Looks Great!

Camo74 · 02-27-2016, 11:22 AM

Thank you all for welcoming words ��
I am in a painful process of braking in... Still some miles to with a gentle touch but it's already such a great fun to drive!

BAD DAB · 02-27-2016, 08:27 PM

02-24-2016, 10:33 AM	#1
Camo74 Drives: 2015 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Luxebourg Posts: 2	Commemorative from Europe Hi all, As a new here, below is my short Camaro realm entry story. Three weeks ago, compulsively and unexpectedly, I got a red commemorative Camaro from a local Chevy-Cadillac dealer in Luxembourg. Waxed and shiny it was exposed by the dealer and I fell into trap;-), after two weeks for formalities, I took it (with a big smile on my face) for the first ride. I was looking for a new car for some time (no pressure though) – my old one served me well for 9 years and was still ok. I test-drove BMWs, Volvos, Mazda 6, Skodas (typical European mid-size daily use car dilemmas)…. and I ended up with Camaro! All the rest was… simply saying boooring! For a while I considered waiting for the new 2016 model but then, reading about it: smaller, lighter, more modern etc., I thought I do not want these adjectives added to the current generation. This car, at least in Europe, is so… ridiculously impractical, almost outrageous – it makes me laughing at myself for getting it – a very pleasant feeling J And people seeing it here also smile – most of the time – with this kind of childish appreciation of a big new glittering toy J What I like the most about this car after one week of driving it the driver's involvement (in comparison to very good but much civilized and kind of castrated "normal" contemporary cars). I some time (I still need to educate myself a bit reading threads on this Forum) I may have some practical questions: looking forward to discussing them with you here and sharing pleasure of driving Camaro!

02-24-2016, 11:43 AM	#4
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,001 View My Garage	welcome, like the stripe __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

02-25-2016, 05:31 PM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,768 View My Garage	CONGRATS on the 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, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends 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!! __________________

02-25-2016, 05:45 PM	#9
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	Looks Great! __________________

02-27-2016, 08:27 PM	#11
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-24-2016, 10:37 AM	#2
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Welcome aboard, looks very NICE!

02-24-2016, 10:42 AM	#3
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 890	Welcome to our corner of the net. You'll truly enjoy the experience.

02-24-2016, 04:03 PM	#5
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	That is super sharp! Congrats and enjoy it!

02-24-2016, 04:11 PM	#6
pugandbull Snackcakes! Drives: 2015 2LT RS Black Commemorative Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,335	Beautiful color! I have the V6 black one��

02-25-2016, 05:43 PM	#8
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 645	congrats!

02-27-2016, 11:22 AM	#10
Camo74 Drives: 2015 Commemorative Edition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Luxebourg Posts: 2	Thank you all for welcoming words �� I am in a painful process of braking in... Still some miles to with a gentle touch but it's already such a great fun to drive!