09-10-2014, 11:29 AM | #29 |
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i always thought not having a sports car was a crisis.
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09-10-2014, 11:39 AM | #30 |
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I am 17, and whenever my I bring up the topic of getting a Camaro, the phrase "Oh, you don't want that, its an old mans car" always seems to slip in there. Seems like bullshit to me
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09-10-2014, 01:38 PM | #31 |
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09-10-2014, 01:55 PM | #32 |
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I've been building cars and bikes my whole life so now at 59yrs nothing has changed so I would have to say there was and isn't a midlife crisis here.
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09-10-2014, 02:24 PM | #33 |
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just turned 53...let me see, put my kid thru college, paid for it all myself. bought her the lexus she wanted, bought my wife the Cadillac SUV she wanted. I am still driving my 2000 F250 (perfect shape by the way) with over 200K miles. so dad deserves a mid life whatever I want, not a corvette guy so I got my dream car for sure.
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09-10-2014, 08:59 PM | #34 | |
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I hear a lot about the sacrifices and total kindness that some guys give to their families, and that is very cool too...just as long as its not always a one way / constant drain, and that they get what they want for a car eventually. I can't even tell you, but if you want to see a man become profusely impassioned....then talk to him about cars (second to women, of course...). Terrible to deny him of that passion. |
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09-10-2014, 09:21 PM | #35 | |
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Yah, my own insurance doubled when I got the ZL1, I pay the same for SUV as I do the sportscar. I imagine a 16 yr old is in a high risk bracket, so that would add a significant increase to insurance... which happens to be one of the biggest scams on earth....oh well. |
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09-10-2014, 09:41 PM | #36 |
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09-11-2014, 12:50 AM | #37 |
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That she is. We've been married 24 years last month. I think I'll keep her another 24 years or so.
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09-11-2014, 06:07 PM | #38 | |
patiently waiting my turn
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Trodecke, I am a few years behind you as my oldest boy is 10. But my wife is similar to yours as she is more ok with the purchase and I am hesitant, as I too will go from no car payment to having one with the purchase of a 1LE. ? for you, why the gap in your camaro ownership? from 87 to 12? Dave
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09-11-2014, 06:11 PM | #39 | |
patiently waiting my turn
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This statement is very profound for me. I have been trying so hard to justify this purchase. This statement helps me to decide yes. I need/want a little for me. heck, my kids even like the car. Thanks, Dave
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09-12-2014, 12:07 AM | #40 | |
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I actually bought the 2012 earlier this year and wound up trading it in for the 2014. Those are two more wonderful stories that I'll save for another time.
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09-12-2014, 12:14 AM | #41 | |
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No doubt your family would enjoy it as much as you. Imagine being a kid and your dad has a camaro…how cool is that?? Actually, I am noticing your impressive history with these cars. You might have no choice but to get one, if its in your blood. Hurry before the night sweats start…. |
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09-12-2014, 01:52 PM | #42 |
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nope!
sometimes it takes a man a long time to achieve a dream. I loved the 4th gen camaro when i was a teenager and i bought the 5th gen when i had the cash to do so
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