Farewell, I had to get rid of my Ss - Page 2

rshelar · 01-08-2019, 02:17 AM

I'm 62 now and have had issues in my lumbar for years. Recently approved for disability after a long process. My SS vert is my fun car but my DD is a Toy minivan which I refuse to give up. My son is driving my 2004 Silverado crew cab.

DaveC113 · 01-08-2019, 09:57 AM

Yeah, these aren't easy cars to get out of!

A few years ago I crushed my shoulder mt biking and had to temporarily trade my car for my parent's SUV to make it easier to get in and out and I also couldn't use a manual trans easily.

My best rec is to find a good PT and work out at least every other day. Hot yoga is also a good idea. The body can do amazing things to recover and heal, but it takes effort... sometimes a lot of effort!

rshelar · 01-08-2019, 10:19 AM

Lost some weight and hitting the Y every other day. Feeling much better!

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gpskinzhut · 01-08-2019, 10:27 AM

The wife is having hip and knee issues getting in/out of her 5th gen and wants to add a Jeep at some point to make it easier for herself. I'm creaking a bit getting out of the '17 myself. I'm going to cling as long as I can.

rshelar · 01-08-2019, 10:38 AM

If you are a car guy, do not get a Jeep!
An older friend bought a Nissan Rouge and it is very nice. I see them everywhere!

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MackSteelPrivateEye · 01-08-2019, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Software Guy

Long story short, I have back problems, had surgery, injections, PT etc. The 6th gen just killed my sciatica and I couldn't get out of the car anymore. I drove my son's Prius for 2 weeks before I traded the SS.

I had planned on getting a Corvette convertible but that is out of the question now.

I deal with the fleet guy at my Chevy dealer and they gave me 30K for the car plus a I got a $750 lease loyalty bonus (I lease my car for my company) and walked away owing $250 on it on black Friday.

I picked up a 2019 Caddy XT4 AWD. I can get in and out easily and drive on trips better than any other car we own. I'm pretty happy with it after 1K miles.

I have 5th gen rims and snows to sell.

Here's a quick photo album.

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...B2T19WSV91LVhn

Siatica is a binch. I had it for about a year once. I went to a therapist who did acupuncture and gave me some exercises to get rid of it. No issues at all now.

rshelar · 01-08-2019, 04:02 PM

Remember y’all, 5 gen wheels don’t fit on 6 gen. The offset is off. Get it?

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01-08-2019, 10:27 AM	#18
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	The wife is having hip and knee issues getting in/out of her 5th gen and wants to add a Jeep at some point to make it easier for herself. I'm creaking a bit getting out of the '17 myself. I'm going to cling as long as I can. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

01-08-2019, 02:17 AM	#15
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	I'm 62 now and have had issues in my lumbar for years. Recently approved for disability after a long process. My SS vert is my fun car but my DD is a Toy minivan which I refuse to give up. My son is driving my 2004 Silverado crew cab.

01-08-2019, 09:57 AM	#16
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 2,205	Yeah, these aren't easy cars to get out of! A few years ago I crushed my shoulder mt biking and had to temporarily trade my car for my parent's SUV to make it easier to get in and out and I also couldn't use a manual trans easily. My best rec is to find a good PT and work out at least every other day. Hot yoga is also a good idea. The body can do amazing things to recover and heal, but it takes effort... sometimes a lot of effort!

01-08-2019, 10:19 AM	#17
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	Lost some weight and hitting the Y every other day. Feeling much better! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-08-2019, 10:38 AM	#19
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	If you are a car guy, do not get a Jeep! An older friend bought a Nissan Rouge and it is very nice. I see them everywhere! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-08-2019, 04:02 PM	#21
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	Remember y’all, 5 gen wheels don’t fit on 6 gen. The offset is off. Get it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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