[bahhany]

Well since I started this thread I learned that we are a diverse group of camaro enthusiasts. Some companies.me to bring me back to my first car that I purchased in 1978 when I was 18. I took all my savings gs at the time approximately 6,000. I was single living at home and didn't have any other expenses. Now at 57 and surviving a heart attack last year I said the future isn't promised but hopefully my ZL1 is promised albeit sliding TPW's. Guess that's another type of stress test. All I can say no matter our age is enjoy the beast. Hopefully mine will be here one day in the next few months. Ordered 12-16 TPW now 4-24

[speedyman]

Originally Posted by CAM-FIFTY

Not judging you but if had rather put that amount in 401k/IRA you could have added to a comfortable retirement in 40 years! Your loss was far more than 20k.

20K in a simple investment model would double every 8-10 years as history has demonstrated. That 20 grand would have grown to 350-600 thousand in 40 years. Live for the moment and expect those who have saved to pay the taxes needed to support your irresponsible lifestyle when you are a senior and broke.

[MoreSpeed]

Originally Posted by GM Parts

Actually I missed one it will be 35. Having worked at GM dealers for 35 years made it easy. After I ordered the ZL1 I started thinking about all the cars and pickups I have owned and started a list for the fun of it.

Well then I take it back. GM shouldn't just send you a birthday cake. For 35 GM products, they should also also add candles.

Ps. My list would be too ugly to be reminded of. It started with a Chevy Chevette in tweety bird yellow, and included such prestigious cars as the Cutlass Supreme, complete with rust hole ventilation (which apparently window screen material and Bondo don't truly fix).

[Tex]

46 with a Red Head A10!

[Bigwhyte]

42 white M6

[GM Parts]

Just my 2 cents on the issue of too young. When I was 17 I purchased my first new car, it was a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 and was just over $3000.00 dollars. Don't know what that would be in 2017 dollars but I was only making about $500.00 per month. Had a hell of a lot of fun with it, and at 17 that's all you are thinking about. I retired at 56 and I am still having fun.

[gippy87]

Originally Posted by GM Parts

Just my 2 cents on the issue of too young. When I was 17 I purchased my first new car, it was a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 and was just over $3000.00 dollars. Don't know what that would be in 2017 dollars but I was only making about $500.00 per month. Had a hell of a lot of fun with it, and at 17 that's all you are thinking about. I retired at 56 and I am still having fun.

I get your point but over 56 years ago it wasnt unheard of to be working at a much younger age than kids today. Just out of curiosity what did you do back then?

[edc901]

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[speedyman]

Originally Posted by gippy87

I get your point but over 56 years ago it wasnt unheard of to be working at a much younger age than kids today. Just out of curiosity what did you do back then?

Exactly! How many 18 yr old software engineers do we know?

[GM Parts]

Originally Posted by gippy87

I get your point but over 56 years ago it wasnt unheard of to be working at a much younger age than kids today. Just out of curiosity what did you do back then?

When I bought my Chevelle I was working at a Chevrolet dealer washing cars, driving the wrecker and doing a few oil changes. Later I got into selling parts for them, and spent 35 years doing that. I worked at 3 Chevrolet and 1 Cadillac dealer in that time.
And you are so correct about the age of kids working. I had my drivers license when I was 14 and was driving farm trucks in the summer.