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lbls1 · 07-22-2020, 08:45 AM

I drive my 5th gen about 450 miles a year. Some years I've driven it more.

drew peacock · 07-22-2020, 08:59 AM

no way i would sell my camaro though..we paid our house off a 3 years ago and have cash pouring in and almost nothing going out..new house we all have new cars and motorbikes.
things dont make you any happier really..nice not having money worries though.
sooner have the camaro than another 30k in the account tbh..
zero chance of rain tomorrow so maybe go for a small careful drive in it.

Yellow 1 · 07-22-2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i just drove 100 feet...out the garage a quick dust down then back in again..only time i can relax is when it's safe in the garage lol..nice to have as an orniment though..looks nice on the drivway

Bet you hate seagulls. You meed to get a grip mate & enjoy it rather than fret about it. It ain't gonna make ya a millionaire - go drive the fooker.

jokrz187 · 07-22-2020, 03:46 PM

I put every mile on mine since 2015, it was a DD and then in the last year it has sat for the most part. I am fortunate that my wife and I work for the same agency so we car pool as much as we can taking her gladiator. But when I can drive it I can. Like my scotch and cigars, I smoke and drink them every bit I can. Life is too short, drive fast take chances.

myold88 · 07-22-2020, 04:36 PM

My early '10 SS is not low mileage at 62,000 but it's been 11 years. I've been all over with mine and wouldn't change one mile

of fun I've gotten out of it. These cars are worth less and less every year. Drive and enjoy. Not saving mine for anyone.

Camaro EMT · 07-22-2020, 11:27 PM

My 2010 SS has 10,040 miles on it. I bought it new ten years and four months ago. I hardly drive it anymore, probably about 150 miles/year now.

mikeman · 07-23-2020, 12:13 AM

I'm saving the miles on mine until I pay off the loan later this year. After that, I will drive it more often. One thing I hate is a car wearing out before you can pay it off. I'm counting the months until it will be finally paid off.

drew peacock · 07-23-2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

I'm saving the miles on mine until I pay off the loan later this year. After that, I will drive it more often. One thing I hate is a car wearing out before you can pay it off. I'm counting the months until it will be finally paid off.

oh yes..never ever loan money on a car with no warranty that expires before you pay it off either..
i have loaned for a car once in my life in the 90's
made sure it was paid off before the warranty expired..imagine having monthly payments on a car that is broke and you cant afford to repair it.
not a good idea

drew peacock · 07-23-2020, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro EMT

My 2010 SS has 10,040 miles on it. I bought it new ten years and four months ago. I hardly drive it anymore, probably about 150 miles/year now.

few years time that car will be worth a lot to a collector.
here in sweden american car values drop about 10 percent from new then stabalize and then start to rise..the USD is strong against our krona so there are very few imports now..camaro prices are always rock solid here..

Silveradoss573 · 07-23-2020, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

I'm saving the miles on mine until I pay off the loan later this year. After that, I will drive it more often. One thing I hate is a car wearing out before you can pay it off. I'm counting the months until it will be finally paid off.

Same here

Street King Kid · 08-01-2020, 10:15 PM

Odometer now stands at 785 miles. However, plan on driving much more now that I have completed my Stage II upgrades. If you're in the Houston (northwest side) keep an eye or ear out for me!

drew peacock · 08-01-2020, 11:29 PM

pyroguy · 08-02-2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Street King Kid

Odometer now stands at 785 miles. However, plan on driving much more now that I have completed my Stage II upgrades. If you're in the Houston (northwest side) keep an eye or ear out for me!

You have an '11 with 785 miles?! What are you waiting for? Drive her and enjoy her.

drew peacock · 08-02-2020, 07:28 AM

still not gone more than 200 miles so far this year.
yearly inspection in 2 weeks time will add 20 more miles then close it down untill next spring.
problem is here in sweden there's nowhere to go..such a boring country.
i also have a hyundai tucson as a daily driver
i got a company van with free diesel
i have 2 motorbikes
my sons moped and his micro car.
have no need to drive the camaro.
it's nice to own as something to polish and a driveway orniment

07-22-2020, 08:45 AM	#43
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	I drive my 5th gen about 450 miles a year. Some years I've driven it more. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-22-2020, 03:46 PM	#46
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	I put every mile on mine since 2015, it was a DD and then in the last year it has sat for the most part. I am fortunate that my wife and I work for the same agency so we car pool as much as we can taking her gladiator. But when I can drive it I can. Like my scotch and cigars, I smoke and drink them every bit I can. Life is too short, drive fast take chances. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

07-22-2020, 04:36 PM	#47
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	My early '10 SS is not low mileage at 62,000 but it's been 11 years. I've been all over with mine and wouldn't change one mile of fun I've gotten out of it. These cars are worth less and less every year. Drive and enjoy. Not saving mine for anyone. __________________ Last edited by myold88; 07-22-2020 at 04:39 PM. Reason: spelling

07-22-2020, 11:27 PM	#48
Camaro EMT 10,060 Miles as of 06/21 Drives: ‘10 2SS/RS, ‘17 Colo ZR2, ‘98 Tahoe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex Posts: 364	My 2010 SS has 10,040 miles on it. I bought it new ten years and four months ago. I hardly drive it anymore, probably about 150 miles/year now. __________________ "The road goes on forever and the party never ends." - REK "If we get a little crazy, blame it on the alcohol." PG "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." MT "All bleeding stops eventually." Camaro EMT Patient: “This is my first time in an ambulance.” Me: “Mine too.” LOL

07-22-2020, 08:59 AM	#44
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	no way i would sell my camaro though..we paid our house off a 3 years ago and have cash pouring in and almost nothing going out..new house we all have new cars and motorbikes. things dont make you any happier really..nice not having money worries though. sooner have the camaro than another 30k in the account tbh.. zero chance of rain tomorrow so maybe go for a small careful drive in it.

07-23-2020, 12:13 AM	#49
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I'm saving the miles on mine until I pay off the loan later this year. After that, I will drive it more often. One thing I hate is a car wearing out before you can pay it off. I'm counting the months until it will be finally paid off.

08-01-2020, 10:15 PM	#53
Street King Kid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS Blk w orange stripes Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 59	Odometer now stands at 785 miles. However, plan on driving much more now that I have completed my Stage II upgrades. If you're in the Houston (northwest side) keep an eye or ear out for me!

08-01-2020, 11:29 PM	#54
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843

08-02-2020, 07:28 AM	#56
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	still not gone more than 200 miles so far this year. yearly inspection in 2 weeks time will add 20 more miles then close it down untill next spring. problem is here in sweden there's nowhere to go..such a boring country. i also have a hyundai tucson as a daily driver i got a company van with free diesel i have 2 motorbikes my sons moped and his micro car. have no need to drive the camaro. it's nice to own as something to polish and a driveway orniment