Who's keeping their Camaro for the long run? - Page 6

lcd550 · 07-08-2019, 08:49 PM

Keeping my Camaro for 9 to 10 years (it's my daily driver) or until the wheels fall off.

I keep my cars as long as possible. The last car I had I kept for 9 years (225K miles) and the one prior I kept for 10 years (250K miles).

CCG Garnet Red · 07-08-2019, 08:50 PM

Bought my son his '17 RS V6 A8 new on 9/30/17, when he was 16. He only has 6550 miles on it to date but starts college next month. Hope he can keep it his entire life as his first new car if he so desires. BTW, I still own my '79 L48 vette that I bought in the summer of '87. Looks like I'm keeping it. However, I sold my '70 Chevelle (restored) SS396, ce block, Fathom Blue, white stripes, 4 speed, air, buckets, console, gauges that summer to buy the vette. A stupid decision that I still regret.

ArmanSS · 07-08-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CCG Garnet Red

Bought my son his '17 RS V6 A8 new on 9/30/17, when he was 16. He only has 6550 miles on it to date but starts college next month. Hope he can keep it his entire life as his first new car if he so desires. BTW, I still own my '79 L48 vette that I bought in the summer of '87. Looks like I'm keeping it. However, I sold my '70 Chevelle (restored) SS396, ce block, Fathom Blue, white stripes, 4 speed, air, buckets, console, gauges that summer to buy the vette. A stupid decision that I still regret.

The dad of all of our dreams haha

protovack · 07-09-2019, 02:50 AM

Yea seriously, I got my dads 1989 nissan pickup when I learned to drive. And I even got into trouble with THAT.

red_johnny · 07-09-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CCG Garnet Red

Bought my son his '17 RS V6 A8 new on 9/30/17, when he was 16. He only has 6550 miles on it to date but starts college next month. Hope he can keep it his entire life as his first new car if he so desires. BTW, I still own my '79 L48 vette that I bought in the summer of '87. Looks like I'm keeping it. However, I sold my '70 Chevelle (restored) SS396, ce block, Fathom Blue, white stripes, 4 speed, air, buckets, console, gauges that summer to buy the vette. A stupid decision that I still regret.

That's pretty awesome. Wish I could do that for my kids but aint no way I can afford a new car for each of them. My first car was supposed to be a Camaro Berlinetta but my mom got T-boned before I got my permit. So then I got a Buick Skyhawk instead

Then one fateful day a Mennonite pulled out in front of me and I had no choice but to T-bone them. Destroyed both cars but in the end I got my first Camaro. Black 1985 with a H.O. engine. At least I think it was a 85, but that was like 25 years ago.

ac-427 · 07-09-2019, 05:26 AM

Our 2018 Redline SS Vert is paid for and according to GM build statistics only 200 came in the same configuration. I have a history as a "flipper." usually trading cars before they're paid for but I'm keeping this one. The evidence for this is the fact that it is paid off!

Gunkk · 07-09-2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ac-427

Our 2018 Redline SS Vert is paid for and according to GM build statistics only 200 came in the same configuration.

Beautiful car!

JT58 · 07-09-2019, 06:27 AM

I plan on keeping my 2016 a long time. Chevy did get it right for the Gen 6- except the automatic 8 speed trans. It took me two Camaros to get a good one though- because of that automatic transmission.

ParrotPaul · 07-09-2019, 06:50 AM

I bought my 2018 SS 1LE in March 2018...it has 7400 miles on it...traded a 2011 Mustang GT for it. I'm close to 76, and it is the best hot rod I've ever owned. Never washed (frequently detailed and always under cover in my car port) and never boiled the tires, and it gets healthy airing out on a weekly basis. My daily driver is a 2002 Camry Solara I purchased new in November 2001. I plan to keep both cars until I can no longer drive.

zts1986 · 07-09-2019, 08:23 AM

Every day I think about keeping mine forever more and more. The modification possibilities are endless...I have a list about 30 items long, many of which I'm not touching until powertrain is up in 5 years.

I figure that when I'm done paying for this one (took a 4 year loan, am paying ahead...should be done in 3), I'll buy a daily driver and start preserving...or tracking...this one.

dohvb1 · 07-09-2019, 08:51 AM

Maybe 2 more years. The lifespan of cars in our family is typically 3-4 years. It's nothing against my Hot Wheels. After 3 years , something better has come along. Technology has improved, better options/features. We can usually afford to look at cars that were out of our price range 3 years prior.
I think the longest I've had a car was also the only car I bought used, a 2001 Isuzu Vehicross. Probably would still have it today if the engine hadn't blown. Another reason I like new cars every few years, warranty.

bond2 · 07-09-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

I plan to hang on to my 18 ZL1... But, if they ever offer a manual in the C8... I might be tempted.

However, as long as the C8 has no manual, I'll never own one.

I don’t believe the press, the C8 will have a manual option. Maybe not at initial launch, but it’s coming.

c4racer · 07-09-2019, 10:01 AM

I'm all over the map. Some cars I keep 5-10 years, others stay 1-2 years.
My 2016 SS Convertible has made it 3 years and 11K miles so far. No thoughts to sell it.
One of the best cars I've owned. And it's a long list.

BradfordCamaro · 07-09-2019, 10:10 AM

I bought my '16 knowing it would be a temporary relationship.
It's a car to have fun with and it started out that way.
I love the car but all relationships sour.

Previously had a pickup for 6 years which I felt was my forever vehicle, traded it in for the SS. I don't feel the same way about my SS....I see myself back in a truck. Soon.

07-09-2019, 05:26 AM	#76
ac-427 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 168	Our 2018 Redline SS Vert is paid for and according to GM build statistics only 200 came in the same configuration. I have a history as a "flipper." usually trading cars before they're paid for but I'm keeping this one. The evidence for this is the fact that it is paid off! Attached Images __________________ 2019 Buick TourX 2017 Colorado Redline 1966 Ford Mustang Pro Touring

07-09-2019, 06:27 AM	#78
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	I plan on keeping my 2016 a long time. Chevy did get it right for the Gen 6- except the automatic 8 speed trans. It took me two Camaros to get a good one though- because of that automatic transmission. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

07-09-2019, 10:10 AM	#84
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,013	I bought my '16 knowing it would be a temporary relationship. It's a car to have fun with and it started out that way. I love the car but all relationships sour. Previously had a pickup for 6 years which I felt was my forever vehicle, traded it in for the SS. I don't feel the same way about my SS....I see myself back in a truck. Soon. __________________

07-08-2019, 08:49 PM	#71
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 310	Keeping my Camaro for 9 to 10 years (it's my daily driver) or until the wheels fall off. I keep my cars as long as possible. The last car I had I kept for 9 years (225K miles) and the one prior I kept for 10 years (250K miles).

07-08-2019, 08:50 PM	#72
CCG Garnet Red Drives: 2017 RS Garnet Red Tintcoat A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northeast Mississippi Posts: 346	Bought my son his '17 RS V6 A8 new on 9/30/17, when he was 16. He only has 6550 miles on it to date but starts college next month. Hope he can keep it his entire life as his first new car if he so desires. BTW, I still own my '79 L48 vette that I bought in the summer of '87. Looks like I'm keeping it. However, I sold my '70 Chevelle (restored) SS396, ce block, Fathom Blue, white stripes, 4 speed, air, buckets, console, gauges that summer to buy the vette. A stupid decision that I still regret.

07-09-2019, 02:50 AM	#74
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Yea seriously, I got my dads 1989 nissan pickup when I learned to drive. And I even got into trouble with THAT.

07-09-2019, 06:50 AM	#79
ParrotPaul Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE...Grey Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Laguna Woods, CA Posts: 9	I bought my 2018 SS 1LE in March 2018...it has 7400 miles on it...traded a 2011 Mustang GT for it. I'm close to 76, and it is the best hot rod I've ever owned. Never washed (frequently detailed and always under cover in my car port) and never boiled the tires, and it gets healthy airing out on a weekly basis. My daily driver is a 2002 Camry Solara I purchased new in November 2001. I plan to keep both cars until I can no longer drive.

07-09-2019, 08:23 AM	#80
zts1986 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2.0T Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 330	Every day I think about keeping mine forever more and more. The modification possibilities are endless...I have a list about 30 items long, many of which I'm not touching until powertrain is up in 5 years. I figure that when I'm done paying for this one (took a 4 year loan, am paying ahead...should be done in 3), I'll buy a daily driver and start preserving...or tracking...this one.

07-09-2019, 08:51 AM	#81
dohvb1 Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 69 View My Garage	Maybe 2 more years. The lifespan of cars in our family is typically 3-4 years. It's nothing against my Hot Wheels. After 3 years , something better has come along. Technology has improved, better options/features. We can usually afford to look at cars that were out of our price range 3 years prior. I think the longest I've had a car was also the only car I bought used, a 2001 Isuzu Vehicross. Probably would still have it today if the engine hadn't blown. Another reason I like new cars every few years, warranty.

07-09-2019, 10:01 AM	#83
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I'm all over the map. Some cars I keep 5-10 years, others stay 1-2 years. My 2016 SS Convertible has made it 3 years and 11K miles so far. No thoughts to sell it. One of the best cars I've owned. And it's a long list.

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