How long do you plan to keep your Camaro vs Driving in the elements? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scuba264 · 01-08-2013, 07:22 AM

Just like title says, how long? I saw more of the usual "discussion" of driving in the winter the the usual polarizing opinions of "how DARE you take it out in the elements!?!/It's just a car, drive it already!".

I'm always in the camp of I own it to drive it. But also to me its always been, while a really great car, still just...a car. I came into it really excited but with the expectation that I'm not keeping this thing for the rest of my life. I'll enjoy it for probably ~5 years, then trade it in on something newer to enjoy again.

Always wonder that has an impact.

Its also my 3rd car. Highschool to college had 1994 Chrysler Lebaron, bought my first new car, a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT, then traded in for my Camaro. Maybe people who it is their first car or they are older and is their "last" sporty car? Maybe I'm at a spot in my car-buying life where it just isn't as important?

iCamaro · 01-08-2013, 07:32 AM

I'm keeping her forever, to many mods to give her up.

Linker239 · 01-08-2013, 07:58 AM

I would have put untill I die, which I will be keeping it, but with the daily driving I do I will be upgrading to a 6th gen eventually but, I will get my use out of this one for sure.

ZED SLED · 01-08-2013, 08:13 AM

In May '09 when I ordered my 2010 SS, I said I was going to keep it stock and keep it forever. Fast forward 3 and a half years and $10k+ in mods later and it's sitting on the dealer's used lot. I'll say the the same for my ZL1 vert, LOL! And I typically drive them on trips and weekends during summer.

scuba264 · 01-08-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

In May '09 when I ordered my 2010 SS, I said I was going to keep it stock and keep it forever. Fast forward 3 and a half years and $10k+ in mods later and it's sitting on the dealer's used lot. I'll say the the same for my ZL1 vert, LOL!

See, I think that happens to a lot of people. My father in law had an awesome (for a Ford

) Mustang GT. In 2 years put like 1000 miles on it or something ridiculous. Then traded it in, and never really got to enjoy the thing. On a smaller scale I had a buddy and his gf buy me a knive with stuff engraved on the blade when I graduated college. Instead of storing it away on some shelf to pay attention to it for 2 weeks then forget about it, I carried it and used it and showed it off for a few years. It got beat up but I got to love it daily. I have a Gibson Les Paul guitar I bought in highschool. It is beat to SHIT, but I love it that way. Every mark is some memory of some practice or cool show I played back in the day. Guitar people are like car people in a lot of respects regarding their toys.

I dunno, I guess I'm not that sentimental about stuff. I personally get more out of day to day use that the IDEA of some really nice thing staying that way. That make sense?

AlohaBR · 01-08-2013, 08:23 AM

Used as a Daily Driver, all my past DD's have hit 200k miles or more, so this one has to do the same!

menendez1293 · 01-08-2013, 08:30 AM

I plan on keeping my Camaro for as long as I can (for me hopefully that means for the rest of my life). My Camaro is my first car and is everything I wanted.

oldfriend · 01-08-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scuba264

Just like title says, how long? I saw more of the usual "discussion" of driving in the winter the the usual polarizing opinions of "how DARE you take it out in the elements!?!/It's just a car, drive it already!".

I'm always in the camp of I own it to drive it. But also to me its always been, while a really great car, still just...a car. I came into it really excited but with the expectation that I'm not keeping this thing for the rest of my life. I'll enjoy it for probably ~5 years, then trade it in on something newer to enjoy again.

Always wonder that has an impact.

Its also my 3rd car. Highschool to college had 1994 Chrysler Lebaron, bought my first new car, a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT, then traded in for my Camaro. Maybe people who it is their first car or they are older and is their "last" sporty car? Maybe I'm at a spot in my car-buying life where it just isn't as important?

'' Keeping this thing for the rest ,bla, bla ,bla'' , it's like ones first girlfriend , ''forever and ever kind a stuff'' .
Come on now , it's very rare % that this happen to anyone , let alone not to add a second one or more along the way .

iCamaro · 01-08-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

'' Keeping this thing for the rest ,bla, bla ,bla'' , it's like ones first girlfriend , ''forever and ever kind a stuff'' .
Come on now , it's very rare % that this happen to anyone , lt alone not to add a second one or more along the way .

Good, funny point!

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-08-2013, 09:42 AM

I'm keeping both of mine long enough for them to become rusted out, mullet wearing, white trash mobiles that the Camaro has been known to be since the 70's.

heRS · 01-08-2013, 09:48 AM

I keep my cars a long time. I drove my 47 willys jeep for 10+ years. I plan on letting my grandson drive me to the nursing home he chooses for me before I turn over the Camaro keys.
The Camaro isn't a "garage queen" but it gets stored from Nov - April regardless because I have my 4x4 pickup (had it for 8 years now) and for winter driving, it's the right tool for the job.

cadyshac · 01-08-2013, 09:48 AM

Planning on keeping it forever or at least a very long time.

PAUL SS · 01-08-2013, 09:57 AM

Other: wait to see what the 6th gen looks like or find a Corvette that suits me.

ToolFan66 · 01-08-2013, 10:16 AM

As of now I have no plans of letting go of it.. But life happens so you never know but I will still keep it out of the elements..

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01-08-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	How long do you plan to keep your Camaro vs Driving in the elements? Just like title says, how long? I saw more of the usual "discussion" of driving in the winter the the usual polarizing opinions of "how DARE you take it out in the elements!?!/It's just a car, drive it already!". I'm always in the camp of I own it to drive it. But also to me its always been, while a really great car, still just...a car. I came into it really excited but with the expectation that I'm not keeping this thing for the rest of my life. I'll enjoy it for probably ~5 years, then trade it in on something newer to enjoy again. Always wonder that has an impact. Its also my 3rd car. Highschool to college had 1994 Chrysler Lebaron, bought my first new car, a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT, then traded in for my Camaro. Maybe people who it is their first car or they are older and is their "last" sporty car? Maybe I'm at a spot in my car-buying life where it just isn't as important? __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

01-08-2013, 07:32 AM	#2
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	I'm keeping her forever, to many mods to give her up. __________________

01-08-2013, 07:58 AM	#3
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I would have put untill I die, which I will be keeping it, but with the daily driving I do I will be upgrading to a 6th gen eventually but, I will get my use out of this one for sure. __________________ Current 2022 Wild Cherrry 2SS; Recaros, NPP, 5 Split Spoke Polished Rims, Satin Black Package Ordered 7-11-2023 1100: Riptide Blue 2SS, Not Built 2023 Red Hot 1LT RS V6; Sold 2010 VR 1LT RS; Sold

01-08-2013, 08:13 AM	#4
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	In May '09 when I ordered my 2010 SS, I said I was going to keep it stock and keep it forever. Fast forward 3 and a half years and $10k+ in mods later and it's sitting on the dealer's used lot. I'll say the the same for my ZL1 vert, LOL! And I typically drive them on trips and weekends during summer. __________________

01-08-2013, 08:23 AM	#6
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	Used as a Daily Driver, all my past DD's have hit 200k miles or more, so this one has to do the same!

01-08-2013, 08:30 AM	#7
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I plan on keeping my Camaro for as long as I can (for me hopefully that means for the rest of my life). My Camaro is my first car and is everything I wanted.

01-08-2013, 09:42 AM	#10
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	I'm keeping both of mine long enough for them to become rusted out, mullet wearing, white trash mobiles that the Camaro has been known to be since the 70's.

01-08-2013, 09:48 AM	#11
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I keep my cars a long time. I drove my 47 willys jeep for 10+ years. I plan on letting my grandson drive me to the nursing home he chooses for me before I turn over the Camaro keys. The Camaro isn't a "garage queen" but it gets stored from Nov - April regardless because I have my 4x4 pickup (had it for 8 years now) and for winter driving, it's the right tool for the job. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-08-2013, 09:48 AM	#12
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	Planning on keeping it forever or at least a very long time.

01-08-2013, 09:57 AM	#13
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	Other: wait to see what the 6th gen looks like or find a Corvette that suits me. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-08-2013, 10:16 AM	#14
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	As of now I have no plans of letting go of it.. But life happens so you never know but I will still keep it out of the elements.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...