Hi friends! Sorry been so long, Thought I'd share some thoughts! - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GMollohan12 · 02-10-2012, 08:03 AM

I would not sell her. Like others' have said, look into mods to bring back some retro feel to the interior.

Dznts · 02-10-2012, 08:14 AM

welcome back man.. Its been to long. Several of us have been wondering about you. Glad to see that everything is ok. I would hate to see you sell or trade your car. But you have to do what makes you happy. So with that said, welcome back and the beer is on me!

MEDISIN · 02-10-2012, 08:24 AM

Z28RockStar - dude I was wondering what happened to you!? Welcome Back!

Keep the 5th gen as a daily driver with all the modern comforts and save up for a 1st gen for nights and weekends! Problem solved

PAUL SS · 02-10-2012, 08:48 AM

I also love the 60's and 70,s muscle cars (was 16 back then) but this 5th gen has given me a whole new appreciation for technology. I still love mine and only a ZL1 or Z06 could replace it. Maybe. Welcome back.

GMollohan12 · 02-10-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dznts

But you have to do what makes you happy.

I agree, that is ultimately what is most important

toesuf94 · 02-10-2012, 09:04 AM

Wow...tough call.

Personally I like feeling young when I get in mine and turning the key and having it START. I have a '57 Buick for when I want to work on something or worry about stopping distances, caps and rotors, fuel additives, oil additives, and avoiding corn in the gas.

The only way I would do a swap from your Gen 5 to a Gen 1 is if it was a retro-mod car with updated mechanicals and driveline/brakes. These new cars are just so damned reliable!!

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 02-10-2012, 09:14 AM

Glad to see you back!!

Do what makes you happy. In the end, that's all we have.

stand-al0ne · 02-10-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnaBear@SpartaChevy

Glad to see you back!!

Do what makes you happy. In the end, that's all we have.

That sums it up - you'll know what you want to do and it sounds like you already do.

dmwhiteman · 02-10-2012, 09:55 AM

Your 27? I'm 25, and I don't think we are old enough to feel nostalgic about 1st gens. Maybe 3rd gens, but that would be pushing it haha. All that aside, I love 1st gens. Hopefully Ill be able to afford them both someday, because I for one am not giving up my 5th gen!

TrillChevyRyda · 02-10-2012, 10:32 AM

if you are gonna get rid of it....a 1st gen will be a nice replacement!

Doc · 02-10-2012, 10:38 AM

The interior already has vinyl; wood and leather are easy to add. Check these links out:

http://www.katzkin.com/ for leather.

http://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-cama...tem-77546.html for wood.

Maybe those will give you some ideas and inspiration so you can get that retro look inside but keep the 21st century technology that makes these cars so great to drive.

Just think how fun it would be to have a totally custom interior done exactly the way you like and the reaction you'd get at car shows. I'm not saying don't get a gen 1, but don't give up on your gen 5 so easily.

alfie43 · 02-10-2012, 10:46 AM

Dude...follow your head and your heart and you'll know what to do.

90503 · 02-10-2012, 10:59 AM

I know what you mean,...but try putting a dozen air bags in your gen 1 and see what the interior looks like! lol

camaro_RS · 02-10-2012, 11:29 AM

Haha cool to see you back, man!!

02-10-2012, 08:24 AM	#17
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	Z28RockStar - dude I was wondering what happened to you!? Welcome Back! Keep the 5th gen as a daily driver with all the modern comforts and save up for a 1st gen for nights and weekends! Problem solved __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

02-10-2012, 08:48 AM	#18
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I also love the 60's and 70,s muscle cars (was 16 back then) but this 5th gen has given me a whole new appreciation for technology. I still love mine and only a ZL1 or Z06 could replace it. Maybe. Welcome back. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

02-10-2012, 09:04 AM	#20
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Wow...tough call. Personally I like feeling young when I get in mine and turning the key and having it START. I have a '57 Buick for when I want to work on something or worry about stopping distances, caps and rotors, fuel additives, oil additives, and avoiding corn in the gas. The only way I would do a swap from your Gen 5 to a Gen 1 is if it was a retro-mod car with updated mechanicals and driveline/brakes. These new cars are just so damned reliable!! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

02-10-2012, 09:55 AM	#23
dmwhiteman Drives: 2SS Black w/ Inferno Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 565 View My Garage	Your 27? I'm 25, and I don't think we are old enough to feel nostalgic about 1st gens. Maybe 3rd gens, but that would be pushing it haha. All that aside, I love 1st gens. Hopefully Ill be able to afford them both someday, because I for one am not giving up my 5th gen! __________________ Black Widow 2ss/RS

02-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#24
TrillChevyRyda Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro/79 Caprice LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 242	if you are gonna get rid of it....a 1st gen will be a nice replacement! __________________

02-10-2012, 08:03 AM	#15
GMollohan12 Drives: '04 BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 181	I would not sell her. Like others' have said, look into mods to bring back some retro feel to the interior.

02-10-2012, 08:14 AM	#16
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	welcome back man.. Its been to long. Several of us have been wondering about you. Glad to see that everything is ok. I would hate to see you sell or trade your car. But you have to do what makes you happy. So with that said, welcome back and the beer is on me!

02-10-2012, 09:14 AM	#21
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	Glad to see you back!! Do what makes you happy. In the end, that's all we have.

02-10-2012, 10:38 AM	#25
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	The interior already has vinyl; wood and leather are easy to add. Check these links out: http://www.katzkin.com/ for leather. http://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-cama...tem-77546.html for wood. Maybe those will give you some ideas and inspiration so you can get that retro look inside but keep the 21st century technology that makes these cars so great to drive. Just think how fun it would be to have a totally custom interior done exactly the way you like and the reaction you'd get at car shows. I'm not saying don't get a gen 1, but don't give up on your gen 5 so easily. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM Last edited by Doc; 02-10-2012 at 10:39 AM. Reason: punctuation

02-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#26
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	Dude...follow your head and your heart and you'll know what to do. __________________

02-10-2012, 10:59 AM	#27
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,439	I know what you mean,...but try putting a dozen air bags in your gen 1 and see what the interior looks like! lol

02-10-2012, 11:29 AM	#28
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	Haha cool to see you back, man!! __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Just thought I'd share	TAG UR IT	Off-topic Discussions	33	05-12-2011 03:04 PM
Camaro5 T-Shirts, Long Sleeve, Sweatshirts, Hoodies FOR SALE!!! (CLOSED)	TAG UR IT	Camaro5 Store Merchandise	122	03-31-2009 12:06 PM
Thought I'd share this....	XAnimal	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	4	12-21-2008 02:18 AM
website I found, thought it would be good to share	WillInThe04Ranger	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	10	11-29-2007 09:49 PM
Warning: long and boring story of how the camaro changed my life.	byebyeImports	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	15	08-28-2007 12:18 AM