Committed the sin of sins

Smokin19 · 10-28-2018, 12:37 PM

Well it is time to eat my words and this does not come easy. Since the gen 6 Camaro has come out I have been outspoken about not liking the new ones. I have said things like, "they ruined the car, it's too small, no gills on the side, the 5 has better body lines, I'll never buy a new one," and many others.

I made the mistake the other day after getting my oil changed and went on the showroom floor. That's when it happened and I felt something strange inside, "like no way this is a new Camaro". Then like God himself came down and tapped me on the shoulder and said, "ask the salesman for the key to open it". Yea, like opening Pandora's box, right thru the heart, "BOOM! I fell in love!

Never thought I would take the plunge on new car again after saying I would keep the Z/28 forever. Just goes to show, even at 70, "never say, never again". Soooooo here is what I did...…., it's a 19'. Let me know what my penance is for this.

arpad_m · 10-28-2018, 12:57 PM

Haha, the sin of sins would've been the '19 Mustang GT, this one is more than pardonable

Congrats, and do let us know how it feels and drives.

hawk02 · 10-28-2018, 01:11 PM

I had same disdain for the 6th gens when they first came out. And I really disliked what they had done to the front end of the ZL1. It looked more Lexus like than it did a Camaro. Then I saw one in person and 8 hrs later it was sitting in my garage.

The ride, handling, power and all the amenities like blind spot sensor, climate control, memory seats, etc. make the 6th gen a major upgrade from the 5th gen.

Congrats on the new ride. I guarantee you'll really enjoy the new car.

Initially I wasn't a fan of the redesigned backend. But I've got to admit it's starting to grow on me.

Smokin19 · 10-28-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

I had same disdain for the 6th gens when they first came out. And I really disliked what they had done to the front end of the ZL1. It looked more Lexus like than it did a Camaro. Then I saw one in person and 8 hrs later it was sitting in my garage.

The ride, handling, power and all the amenities like blind spot sensor, climate control, memory seats, etc. make the 6th gen a major upgrade from the 5th gen.

Congrats on the new ride. I guarantee you'll really enjoy the new car.

Initially I wasn't a fan of the redesigned backend. But I've got to admit it's starting to grow on me.

I like the smoked clear lens on the tail lights and yes the backend does grow on you.

MaskedRacerX · 10-28-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin15

Just goes to show, even at 70, "never say, never again". Soooooo here is what I did...…., it's a 19'. Let me know what my penance is for this.

I hope I'm still buying these kinds of cars and having as much fun as you're having when I'm 70!

Airfuel · 10-28-2018, 01:31 PM

I’m 58 and don’t give A rats ass what some kid thinks of my choice. (Or anyone)

Your penance is to enjoy the car!

*mlee* · 10-28-2018, 01:54 PM

A10 or M6?

Smokin19 · 10-28-2018, 02:00 PM

A10 w/PDR

Dr.ZL1 · 10-28-2018, 02:02 PM

Congrats on the new ride. I am hoping to buy another one in next few weeks!

Scraps0f · 10-28-2018, 02:42 PM

Congrats on the upgrade! Camaro is one of the only cars that I have seen that actually looks good in white.

Frisbey · 10-28-2018, 02:43 PM

Congrats on the new Hot rod!
I wasn’t looking to upgrade either, I loved my 5th gen RS SS, and had no desire to sell it.....

But when I saw the new ZL1, that was it, ordered it and never looked back.
I still can’t believe how amazing this thing is.

And the tail lights are great, pics are one thing, seeing them in person is completely different, pics don’t show the 3-D aspect of the lights.

Great purchase, enjoy the ride!

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 10-28-2018, 02:55 PM

......Congrats to You!
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.....I love My A10....

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ChickenPoop · 10-28-2018, 02:57 PM

Congrats. Do what you like. My Dad is 70, my wife and I went with him last month to pick up his new toy. He bought himself a 2015 BMW Z4. People forget a lot of times this game has no reset when you reach the end. Get what you can while you can.

1hprush · 10-28-2018, 03:03 PM

Congrats on the new ride! It's beautiful...did you trade your '15?

10-28-2018, 12:37 PM	#1
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,551	Committed the sin of sins Well it is time to eat my words and this does not come easy. Since the gen 6 Camaro has come out I have been outspoken about not liking the new ones. I have said things like, "they ruined the car, it's too small, no gills on the side, the 5 has better body lines, I'll never buy a new one," and many others. I made the mistake the other day after getting my oil changed and went on the showroom floor. That's when it happened and I felt something strange inside, "like no way this is a new Camaro". Then like God himself came down and tapped me on the shoulder and said, "ask the salesman for the key to open it". Yea, like opening Pandora's box, right thru the heart, "BOOM! I fell in love! Never thought I would take the plunge on new car again after saying I would keep the Z/28 forever. Just goes to show, even at 70, "never say, never again". Soooooo here is what I did...…., it's a 19'. Let me know what my penance is for this. Attached Images __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

10-28-2018, 12:57 PM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,602 View My Garage	Haha, the sin of sins would've been the '19 Mustang GT, this one is more than pardonable Congrats, and do let us know how it feels and drives. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

10-28-2018, 01:11 PM	#3
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,281 View My Garage	I had same disdain for the 6th gens when they first came out. And I really disliked what they had done to the front end of the ZL1. It looked more Lexus like than it did a Camaro. Then I saw one in person and 8 hrs later it was sitting in my garage. The ride, handling, power and all the amenities like blind spot sensor, climate control, memory seats, etc. make the 6th gen a major upgrade from the 5th gen. Congrats on the new ride. I guarantee you'll really enjoy the new car. Initially I wasn't a fan of the redesigned backend. But I've got to admit it's starting to grow on me. __________________

10-28-2018, 01:31 PM	#6
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	I’m 58 and don’t give A rats ass what some kid thinks of my choice. (Or anyone) Your penance is to enjoy the car! __________________ 2019 2SS, Shadow gray, 6mt, NPP, Magneride, Bose.

10-28-2018, 01:54 PM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	A10 or M6? __________________

10-28-2018, 02:00 PM	#8
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,551	A10 w/PDR __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

10-28-2018, 02:02 PM	#9
Dr.ZL1 Drives: 98 WS6 2014 raptor Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 36	Congrats on the new ride. I am hoping to buy another one in next few weeks!

10-28-2018, 02:42 PM	#10
Scraps0f Drives: 2018 NGM ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Posts: 145	Congrats on the upgrade! Camaro is one of the only cars that I have seen that actually looks good in white.

10-28-2018, 02:43 PM	#11
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	Congrats on the new Hot rod! I wasn’t looking to upgrade either, I loved my 5th gen RS SS, and had no desire to sell it..... But when I saw the new ZL1, that was it, ordered it and never looked back. I still can’t believe how amazing this thing is. And the tail lights are great, pics are one thing, seeing them in person is completely different, pics don’t show the 3-D aspect of the lights. Great purchase, enjoy the ride! __________________ 1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered 1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD 1100 - 02/02/18 \| 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19 2000 - 02/06/18 \| 4300 - 02/20/18 Built 3000 - 02/07/18 \| 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer 3100 - 02/09/18 \| Delivered

10-28-2018, 02:55 PM	#12
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	......Congrats to You! ...... ............. .....I love My A10.... ...... You have the .... IMHO - Perfect Color!... Becky

10-28-2018, 02:57 PM	#13
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	Congrats. Do what you like. My Dad is 70, my wife and I went with him last month to pick up his new toy. He bought himself a 2015 BMW Z4. People forget a lot of times this game has no reset when you reach the end. Get what you can while you can.

10-28-2018, 03:03 PM	#14
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Congrats on the new ride! It's beautiful...did you trade your '15?

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