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Burnt_RS · 03-27-2011, 07:29 PM

Mine is still stored too. The cost to add winter tires and wheels to mine plus the added cost to keep liability on it, is MORE than the value of my winter beater, insured for 6 months. Since my winter beater was long ago paid for, that makes this even more expensive to winter drive the Camaro.

None of this takes into account that our clear coat is softer than hot butter. I prefer to minimize my stone chips, thanks. I could hit the front of my car with a sand blaster, but I will pass on that too. Sure these are cars, and are meant to be driven, but they certainly were not designed with our winter climate in mind.

luvmy88 · 03-27-2011, 08:25 PM

I don't drive it to work, been very careful, no new stone chips so far.

Matster · 03-27-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudXTC

into a ditch

LMAO

KFH · 03-28-2011, 03:25 PM

One more week till the snow tires can come off! I've been driving my Camaro's year round since 1980.

Matster · 03-28-2011, 07:51 PM

OK, driving the Camaro in the winter comes down to a personal preference/situation. But one thing is pretty certain, An ad in the used car section stating "has never missed a winter, seen tons of salt and sand, only moderate rust now but great potential for full blown cancer later" is not going to do much for the resale value. I don't see anybodies buddies Standing around said car in your driveway handing out high fives when you explain it has 80k on the OD and only 45k of that is winter driving!

Just sayin

hot ss · 03-28-2011, 08:14 PM

winter driving doesn't change the wholesale price of the car.\
but a well kept car will have way more curb appeal, sell faster, and maybe even fetch a few extra dollars.
if i was a single vehicle family, id drive mine too. mind you, i am
fortunately enough to have plan b & c.

good tires go a long way.

luvmy88 · 03-28-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matster

OK, driving the Camaro in the winter comes down to a personal preference/situation. But one thing is pretty certain, An ad in the used car section stating "has never missed a winter, seen tons of salt and sand, only moderate rust now but great potential for full blown cancer later" is not going to do much for the resale value. I don't see anybodies buddies Standing around said car in your driveway handing out high fives when you explain it has 80k on the OD and only 45k of that is winter driving!

Just sayin

I'd have to sell it to have to worry about resale value

think I'll get buried in it!

hot ss · 03-28-2011, 09:04 PM

i guess the question remains.....

who here owns a camaro and takes the bus in winter???

list names below

NicksVSix · 04-07-2011, 01:05 PM

I drove my Camaro in the winter...with snow tires and a bit of caution it was fine.
As long as GM refuses to extend the warranty time for people who garage their car for 5 months of the year, I'll continue to drive it while the warranty is ticking away.

Besides, I got upsold on the rust inhibiting module and Diamond Coat...the car is guaranteed against rust developing under the paint (rock/stone chip rust is not covered) for 10 years. If I get any rust under the paint in that time, the car gets repainted for free. Which might very well be a great deal due to the fragile paint on these suckers.

bluch · 04-07-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot ss

i guess the question remains.....

who here owns a camaro and takes the bus in winter???

list names below

NO ONE

homer2004 · 04-10-2011, 08:29 PM

I drove mine in winter with some of the worse snows here in GTA and had no problem. I had all season tires. Having a snow tired would definitly makes life easier. as long as you dont drive with summer tires!!!
If fact it handle much better than my front wheel civic and matrix!!!

Ps. I did have mine as stick shift which does help controlling that torque and not
having tires spin too much!!

03-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#18
KFH 1SS Victory Red Manual Drives: 2010 1SS 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 215	One more week till the snow tires can come off! I've been driving my Camaro's year round since 1980. __________________ 1st Camaro - 77 Type LT Rally Sport, 3 Speed Manual, Inline 6 2nd - 94 Z28, 6 Speed Manual LT1 V8 3rd - 2010 1LT, 6 Speed Manual LLT V6 4th - 2010 1SS, 6 Speed Manual LS3 V8, RX Catch Can, Holley iNTECH CAI, Flowmaster Force II Exhaust

03-28-2011, 07:51 PM	#19
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	OK, driving the Camaro in the winter comes down to a personal preference/situation. But one thing is pretty certain, An ad in the used car section stating "has never missed a winter, seen tons of salt and sand, only moderate rust now but great potential for full blown cancer later" is not going to do much for the resale value. I don't see anybodies buddies Standing around said car in your driveway handing out high fives when you explain it has 80k on the OD and only 45k of that is winter driving! Just sayin __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

03-28-2011, 08:14 PM	#20
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	winter driving doesn't change the wholesale price of the car.\ but a well kept car will have way more curb appeal, sell faster, and maybe even fetch a few extra dollars. if i was a single vehicle family, id drive mine too. mind you, i am fortunately enough to have plan b & c. good tires go a long way. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

03-28-2011, 09:04 PM	#22
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	i guess the question remains..... who here owns a camaro and takes the bus in winter??? list names below __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

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03-27-2011, 07:29 PM	#15
Burnt_RS Drives: '10 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Mine is still stored too. The cost to add winter tires and wheels to mine plus the added cost to keep liability on it, is MORE than the value of my winter beater, insured for 6 months. Since my winter beater was long ago paid for, that makes this even more expensive to winter drive the Camaro. None of this takes into account that our clear coat is softer than hot butter. I prefer to minimize my stone chips, thanks. I could hit the front of my car with a sand blaster, but I will pass on that too. Sure these are cars, and are meant to be driven, but they certainly were not designed with our winter climate in mind.

03-27-2011, 08:25 PM	#16
luvmy88 Drives: '18 HBM 1SS 6m Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rockland On. Canada Posts: 147	I don't drive it to work, been very careful, no new stone chips so far.

04-07-2011, 01:05 PM	#23
NicksVSix Drives: 2014 2LT Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,082 View My Garage	I drove my Camaro in the winter...with snow tires and a bit of caution it was fine. As long as GM refuses to extend the warranty time for people who garage their car for 5 months of the year, I'll continue to drive it while the warranty is ticking away. Besides, I got upsold on the rust inhibiting module and Diamond Coat...the car is guaranteed against rust developing under the paint (rock/stone chip rust is not covered) for 10 years. If I get any rust under the paint in that time, the car gets repainted for free. Which might very well be a great deal due to the fragile paint on these suckers.

04-10-2011, 08:29 PM	#25
homer2004 Drives: Black Camaro 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 158	I drove mine in winter with some of the worse snows here in GTA and had no problem. I had all season tires. Having a snow tired would definitly makes life easier. as long as you dont drive with summer tires!!! If fact it handle much better than my front wheel civic and matrix!!! Ps. I did have mine as stick shift which does help controlling that torque and not having tires spin too much!!