Did you have to give up anything to buy your C7?

S3XPanther · 11-15-2013, 10:18 PM

Well, here's the deal. I want a C7. I just bought a 1LE in May of this year. I own the 1LE straight up, which means it's almost a shame to give it up. But, we'll seeeeeee....... If I want to keep the 1LE, instead of trading it for a C7, I'll have to wait at least a year for a C7.

Decisions, decisions. I know a few guys were in the same boat. How do you sleep at night?

EDIT: other than the 60k+ lol

Stingray · 11-15-2013, 10:26 PM

That's a tough decision.... I'd be going crazy too if I had to give up a new 1LE. Even if you have to wait a bit, try to hold out since the 1LE is still a very nice 5th gen. that has power & topnotch handling to back it up big time.

As for the question in topic... it's no for me. I kept my other 2 rides and added the C7.

I can't sleep because I'm always daydreaming of Stingrays.

S3XPanther · 11-15-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

That's a tough decision.... I'd be going crazy too if I had to give up a new 1LE. Even if you have to wait a bit, try to hold out since the 1LE is still a very nice 5th gen. that has power & topnotch handling to back it up big time.

As for the question in topic... it's no for me. I kept my other 2 rides and added the C7.

I can't sleep because I'm always daydreaming of Stingrays.

Lucky dog lol. That's awesome, man. And, believe me the 302 was definitely on the list too a year ago.

The thing with the 5thgen, it was, and still is to a degree, one of those iconic cars that comes around every few generations that people would kill to own. Now, I honestly feel the C7 is the same, a legend in its own right. You know what I mean? That's why it's a tough decision, to say the least. I've followed the 5thgen since 2006, so it's not to say that I just got into this car.

With that said, however, I think most people would probably want to own a vette over camaro. I definitely won't take this decision lightly. As the saying goes, only time will tell.....

GunnyG · 11-15-2013, 11:44 PM

Gave up my 2010 SS. It was a blast while I had it, but worth it to trade.

Jabs · 11-16-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnyG

Gave up my 2010 SS. It was a blast while I had it, but worth it to trade.

Doing the same thing I'll miss the camaro

GB EB · 11-16-2013, 04:12 PM

this-

(bottom pic is me hugging her good-bye as a drop her off at the dealer for trade in)

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S3XPanther · 11-16-2013, 04:52 PM

If you guys don't mind me asking, how much did you get on your trade? I intend to buy a C7 straight up so I figure I'll need about 40k as I believe I won't get more that ~25k on my camaro. You think that's accurate? Shooting for a 2LT Z51 with a couple of options.

GB EB · 11-16-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

If you guys don't mind me asking, how much did you get on your trade? I intend to buy a C7 straight up so I figure I'll need about 40k as I believe I won't get more that ~25k on my camaro. You think that's accurate? Shooting for a 2LT Z51 with a couple of options.

I only got 30K for mine which wasn't great since I've got a little over $75K in it.... the advantage though is that the trade comes off the sale price as far as sales tax goes.

They've got my 2011 Camaro on the NEW car showroom floor for $36,900.

GunnyG · 11-16-2013, 07:11 PM

I got $20K for mine...2010 2SS/non-RS, 41,000 miles w/1 minor accident on the CarFax. That sucker sold in 3 days off their lot. I'm sure they sold it for $26,000.

Betsy Iris · 11-17-2013, 10:35 PM

I gave up my 2010 Camaro SS IOM for nearly what I bought it for. I will get 38k in three years (I sold it to someone I know). It was pretty hard to let it go, but after receiving the corvette I can honestly say I'm ok with it. I have a 2012 Camry and my wife has a 2013 Venza. Wife and I decided it would be more practical if we only had one toy. . . Maybe after having some kids will I think about getting another Camaro, they both are very awesome cars

SCM_Crash · 11-17-2013, 11:37 PM

Gave up my C5Z06 and everything in my savings account! LOL

Louis White Law · 11-17-2013, 11:47 PM

I cancelled my hbo and movie channels to save $50/mo. On my directv bill.

S3XPanther · 11-17-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SCM_Crash

Gave up my C5Z06 and everything in my savings account! LOL

Lol usually how it works

Steven Bell · 11-18-2013, 03:40 PM

My wife said, "You got the Corvette, now I get a cat!".

11-15-2013, 10:18 PM	#1
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Did you have to give up anything to buy your C7? Well, here's the deal. I want a C7. I just bought a 1LE in May of this year. I own the 1LE straight up, which means it's almost a shame to give it up. But, we'll seeeeeee....... If I want to keep the 1LE, instead of trading it for a C7, I'll have to wait at least a year for a C7. Decisions, decisions. I know a few guys were in the same boat. How do you sleep at night? EDIT: other than the 60k+ lol __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-15-2013, 11:44 PM	#4
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Gave up my 2010 SS. It was a blast while I had it, but worth it to trade. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway Last edited by GunnyG; 11-24-2013 at 10:23 PM.

11-16-2013, 04:12 PM	#6
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Gave up this- (bottom pic is me hugging her good-bye as a drop her off at the dealer for trade in) . Attached Images __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

11-16-2013, 04:52 PM	#7
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	If you guys don't mind me asking, how much did you get on your trade? I intend to buy a C7 straight up so I figure I'll need about 40k as I believe I won't get more that ~25k on my camaro. You think that's accurate? Shooting for a 2LT Z51 with a couple of options. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-16-2013, 07:11 PM	#9
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	I got $20K for mine...2010 2SS/non-RS, 41,000 miles w/1 minor accident on the CarFax. That sucker sold in 3 days off their lot. I'm sure they sold it for $26,000. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-15-2013, 10:26 PM	#2
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	That's a tough decision.... I'd be going crazy too if I had to give up a new 1LE. Even if you have to wait a bit, try to hold out since the 1LE is still a very nice 5th gen. that has power & topnotch handling to back it up big time. As for the question in topic... it's no for me. I kept my other 2 rides and added the C7. I can't sleep because I'm always daydreaming of Stingrays.

11-17-2013, 10:35 PM	#10
Betsy Iris (The Blue Beauty) Drives: 2014 Stingray Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 34	I gave up my 2010 Camaro SS IOM for nearly what I bought it for. I will get 38k in three years (I sold it to someone I know). It was pretty hard to let it go, but after receiving the corvette I can honestly say I'm ok with it. I have a 2012 Camry and my wife has a 2013 Venza. Wife and I decided it would be more practical if we only had one toy. . . Maybe after having some kids will I think about getting another Camaro, they both are very awesome cars Attached Images

11-17-2013, 11:37 PM	#11
SCM_Crash Drives: 2014 Z51 3LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42	Gave up my C5Z06 and everything in my savings account! LOL __________________ 1997 Formula Firebird 2002 Trans Am WS.6 1990 Z32 300zx 2002 Corvette Z06 2003 Corvette Z06 2014 Corvette Z51

11-17-2013, 11:47 PM	#12
Louis White Law Drives: Torch Red C7 Z51 stingray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Posts: 65	I cancelled my hbo and movie channels to save $50/mo. On my directv bill.

11-18-2013, 03:40 PM	#14
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	My wife said, "You got the Corvette, now I get a cat!".