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JB_21 · 06-17-2012, 12:15 PM

Since i never thought i'd be able to afford a Camaro at my age, i was considering a Charger or a 12' KIA Optima! LOL

But a few weeks ago said SCREW IT!
I always dreamed of a Camaro, so went to a Chevy Dealer and walked out a Very happy guy!!!

Did any of you guys consider buying any other cars totally different then what you have now?

RJTV6A · 06-17-2012, 12:17 PM

Nothing, if I could not have purchased a Camaro Convertible I was perfectly happy with my 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood with 140,000 miles I was ready to go for 200,000 miles.

(added info) I already have a CTSV so it was going to replace my daily driver or not happen.

Bonanza7 · 06-17-2012, 12:19 PM

Mustang convertible...but the Ford dealer was REALLY proud of those Mustangs, and tried the old rip your lips routine. I decided not to deprive him of the opportunity to continue to look at it on his lot. Funny, a couple months later he offered to "make me a deal" Too late.. already had the Camaro.

mikeSS · 06-17-2012, 12:21 PM

looked at a 370z, and g37 before. was pretty set on getting on.

boltmark · 06-17-2012, 12:21 PM

If it wasn't going to be the new Camaro then I was going to look at an older vette. Still plan on purchasing one if three years.

infernometallicSS · 06-17-2012, 12:24 PM

I looked at the dodge challenger SRT-8, which didn't offer that much as far as interior, it was a much pricier car and much bigger. The handling wasn't there either. I considered the mustang 5.0 also. But decided on the Camaro. Love the LS motors and the potential they have.

Texas2SS · 06-17-2012, 12:27 PM

CTS and ctsV coupe.

Price changed my mind.

Ladybugsmom · 06-17-2012, 12:27 PM

I considered the Challenger SRT8 and the Shelby....

Hellfighter · 06-17-2012, 12:29 PM

350z nismo edition, 370z

infernometallicSS · 06-17-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas2SS

CTS and ctsV coupe.

Price changed my mind.

The CTS-V coupes are quite the car.

ShowSStopper · 06-17-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellfighter

350z nismo edition, 370z

350Z Nismo, new 5.0 Mustang, a decently priced 03-04 Cobra or Mach 1 coupe, and 05-06 GTOs. Best price was the Camaro...plus I really like the styling. Not to mention it was the only one in the bunch I could afford to buy brand new with a warranty.

monstertodd · 06-17-2012, 12:35 PM

I test drove the challenger, 370Z, WRX STI, and a hyundai genesis. But I had already made up my mind that the Camaro was the one.

TwistedEnergy · 06-17-2012, 12:35 PM

Other then dreaming of a Lamborghini every day the Camaro was the first car I had seriously considered buying and had said from the day I knew it was going into production that it would be mine, never even looked at any others, didn't even test drive it either, sat in it once at the dealer then went on the hunt for the best deal I could find.

MrGood · 06-17-2012, 12:37 PM

Genesis 2.0T. Now wish I would have drove an evo. Cause I woulda got it.

06-17-2012, 12:15 PM	#1
JB_21 Drives: 2012 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	What vehicle did you consider before purchasing your Camaro? Since i never thought i'd be able to afford a Camaro at my age, i was considering a Charger or a 12' KIA Optima! LOL But a few weeks ago said SCREW IT! I always dreamed of a Camaro, so went to a Chevy Dealer and walked out a Very happy guy!!! Did any of you guys consider buying any other cars totally different then what you have now? Last edited by JB_21; 06-17-2012 at 04:13 PM.

06-17-2012, 12:17 PM	#2
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	Nothing, if I could not have purchased a Camaro Convertible I was perfectly happy with my 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood with 140,000 miles I was ready to go for 200,000 miles. (added info) I already have a CTSV so it was going to replace my daily driver or not happen. Last edited by RJTV6A; 06-17-2012 at 12:30 PM.

06-17-2012, 12:24 PM	#6
infernometallicSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Best Run - 10.93@125 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 515 View My Garage	I looked at the dodge challenger SRT-8, which didn't offer that much as far as interior, it was a much pricier car and much bigger. The handling wasn't there either. I considered the mustang 5.0 also. But decided on the Camaro. Love the LS motors and the potential they have. __________________

06-17-2012, 12:27 PM	#7
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	CTS and ctsV coupe. Price changed my mind. __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

06-17-2012, 12:27 PM	#8
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I considered the Challenger SRT8 and the Shelby.... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

06-17-2012, 12:19 PM	#3
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Mustang convertible...but the Ford dealer was REALLY proud of those Mustangs, and tried the old rip your lips routine. I decided not to deprive him of the opportunity to continue to look at it on his lot. Funny, a couple months later he offered to "make me a deal" Too late.. already had the Camaro.

06-17-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	looked at a 370z, and g37 before. was pretty set on getting on.

06-17-2012, 12:21 PM	#5
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	If it wasn't going to be the new Camaro then I was going to look at an older vette. Still plan on purchasing one if three years.

06-17-2012, 12:29 PM	#9
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	350z nismo edition, 370z __________________

06-17-2012, 12:35 PM	#12
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I test drove the challenger, 370Z, WRX STI, and a hyundai genesis. But I had already made up my mind that the Camaro was the one.

06-17-2012, 12:35 PM	#13
TwistedEnergy Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 351	Other then dreaming of a Lamborghini every day the Camaro was the first car I had seriously considered buying and had said from the day I knew it was going into production that it would be mine, never even looked at any others, didn't even test drive it either, sat in it once at the dealer then went on the hunt for the best deal I could find. __________________

06-17-2012, 12:37 PM	#14
MrGood Drives: Broken palmghetto test car Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Balm, FL Posts: 1,033	Genesis 2.0T. Now wish I would have drove an evo. Cause I woulda got it.