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Old 10-28-2018, 12:32 PM   #1
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Committed the sin of sins

Well it is time to eat my words and this does not come easy. Since the gen 6 Camaro has come out I have been outspoken about not liking the new ones. I have said things like, "they ruined the car, it's too small, no gills on the side, the 5 has better body lines, I'll never buy a new one" and many others.

I made the mistake the other day after getting my oil changed and went on the showroom floor. That's when it happened and I felt something strange inside, "like no way this is a new Camaro". Then like God himself came down and tapped me on the shoulder and said, "ask the salesman for the key to open it". Yea, like opening Pandora's box, right thru the heart, "BOOM! I fell in love!

Never thought I would take the plunge on new car again after saying I would keep the Z/28 forever. Just goes to show, even at 70, "never say, never again". Soooooo here is what I did...….,it's a 19'. Let me know what my penance is for this.
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Old 10-28-2018, 12:34 PM   #2
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Don't feel guilty, its a great car!
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Old 10-28-2018, 12:40 PM   #3
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Old 10-28-2018, 12:43 PM   #4
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Beautiful, do you keep the z28 too?


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Old 10-28-2018, 12:50 PM   #5
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No, it's gone.
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Old 10-28-2018, 12:52 PM   #6
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Congrats again another fine machine!
You’ll have to give us your comparison review of the two.


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Old 10-28-2018, 12:54 PM   #7
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ZL1 is the only 6th Gen I'd consider. Awesome car...

Congrats!

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Old 10-28-2018, 12:56 PM   #8
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Your “penance” is having to enjoy an awesome car and having to start the mods all over again! Not too bad!!
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Old 10-28-2018, 01:07 PM   #9
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None required. Great choice.
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Old 10-28-2018, 01:57 PM   #10
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Great Car ! Love the color and blackout.

Hypothetical Question - if the ZL1-1LE was sitting there instead --- with the same color combo, but, with the big wing and other aero instead, would you still have bought it ?
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Old 10-28-2018, 02:03 PM   #11
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Great Car ! Love the color and blackout.

Hypothetical Question - if the ZL1-1LE was sitting there instead --- with the same color combo, but, with the big wing and other aero instead, would you still have bought it ?
I wanted the A10, not available on the 1LE.
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Old 10-28-2018, 03:43 PM   #12
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ZL1 is the only 6th Gen I'd consider. Awesome car...

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I'd be more keen on the SS 1LE, lighter weight, no forced induction. Would consider cam and headers and be done.
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Old 10-28-2018, 05:20 PM   #13
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Old 10-28-2018, 06:17 PM   #14
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Wheres the Z? Trade it in? Private sale?
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