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Mr. Stacy · 12-03-2020, 12:29 PM

Whatever happened to my Gen5 after I traded it for a BMW in 2018. Guess the new owner wasn't a very good driver.

https://en.bidfax.info/chevrolet/cam...8b9214512.html

ADVMax · 12-03-2020, 12:31 PM

that’ll buff right out.

Mr. Stacy · 12-03-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

that’ll buff right out.

mikeman · 12-03-2020, 02:42 PM

It doesn't seem like you're that sad about it.

BLU DUCE · 12-03-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Whatever happened to my Gen5 after I traded it for a BMW in 2018. Guess the new owner wasn't a very good driver.

https://en.bidfax.info/chevrolet/cam...8b9214512.html

Somebody paid $1,500
They are going to make some money of it.

Mr. Stacy · 12-03-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

It doesn't seem like you're that sad about it.

Seriously bummed. I put a lot of heart and soul into that car. It's water under the bridge now, sad to see it only lasted about a year after I sold it.

Can't remember all the upgrades, I sold the suspension and gave away most of the other upgrades before I traded it. But it still had the MRT exhaust, the Vmax, custom wheels, and you know... the catch can was worth at least $500!

Wish I would have retained the vintage "RS" logo I got from my brother-in-law (who has a '67) but it was integrated.

The salvager should make a tidy profit on what is left.

I HATE working on the BMW, but the handling is worth it.

joekono · 12-03-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

Somebody paid $1,500
They are going to make some money of it.

You got that right. The vert top alone with it's machinery would be around $1500(along with the cost of piece of mind having a backup).

InFiD3ViL · 12-03-2020, 06:20 PM

Man, sucks to see how you took care of that car for so long only for the new owner to destroy it in a year. Of course it could have been the other driver's fault, but still. That sucks.

It's like finding out your favorite ex-girlfriend has gonorrhea. Ok...it's nothing like that.

Mr. Stacy · 12-03-2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by joekono

You got that right. The vert top alone with it's machinery would be around $1500(along with the cost of piece of mind having a backup).

Full leather interior. Premium sound (Boston) with sub. Seriously miss the HUD. I think the engine only had about 70k. Nothing wrong with the transmission... I could see how someone could make some decent money buying wreaked cars.

Mr. Stacy · 12-03-2020, 07:15 PM

I only traded it because I didn't like the ride. I did a full suspension front/rear upgrade with a minor drop, and didn't like it. Seemed to suffer every flaw in the road and just didn't seem as solid.

In hindsight, I think the wheels may have contributed to the issue. Even after I returned the suspension to factory, it still didn't feel like original, or very good, to me. Drove me crazy (pun intended). Now I wish I would not have skimped on the wheels, and got something better. I had the factory wheels powder-coated black, but sold them shortly after "upgrading" to chrome wheels. Factory wheels were probably better quality.

Live and learn.

Miss that car otherwise. Probably should have left well-enough alone.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 12-03-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Man, sucks to see how you took care of that car for so long only for the new owner to destroy it in a year. Of course it could have been the other driver's fault, but still. That sucks.

It's like finding out your favorite ex-girlfriend has gonorrhea. Ok...it's nothing like that.

As long as the gonorrhea came along when she was your ex... well that’s the important thing anyway...

camguynj · 12-03-2020, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

I only traded it because I didn't like the ride. I did a full suspension front/rear upgrade with a minor drop, and didn't like it. Seemed to suffer every flaw in the road and just didn't seem as solid.

In hindsight, I think the wheels may have contributed to the issue. Even after I returned the suspension to factory, it still didn't feel like original, or very good, to me. Drove me crazy (pun intended). Now I wish I would not have skimped on the wheels, and got something better. I had the factory wheels powder-coated black, but sold them shortly after "upgrading" to chrome wheels. Factory wheels were probably better quality.

Live and learn.

Miss that car otherwise. Probably should have left well-enough alone.

Well at least you did know what it was like to have THE ultimate driving machine

... and be part of the worlds best car forum

myold88 · 12-04-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

that’ll buff right out.

So original.

*mlee* · 12-04-2020, 12:32 PM

Good to see you back in here.

Same thing happened to my old #23. Except it had a new motor and a LOT more HP before it got wrapped around a pole.

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12-03-2020, 12:29 PM	#1
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	I always wondered. Whatever happened to my Gen5 after I traded it for a BMW in 2018. Guess the new owner wasn't a very good driver. https://en.bidfax.info/chevrolet/cam...8b9214512.html __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

12-03-2020, 06:20 PM	#8
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Man, sucks to see how you took care of that car for so long only for the new owner to destroy it in a year. Of course it could have been the other driver's fault, but still. That sucks. It's like finding out your favorite ex-girlfriend has gonorrhea. Ok...it's nothing like that. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-03-2020, 07:15 PM	#10
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	I only traded it because I didn't like the ride. I did a full suspension front/rear upgrade with a minor drop, and didn't like it. Seemed to suffer every flaw in the road and just didn't seem as solid. In hindsight, I think the wheels may have contributed to the issue. Even after I returned the suspension to factory, it still didn't feel like original, or very good, to me. Drove me crazy (pun intended). Now I wish I would not have skimped on the wheels, and got something better. I had the factory wheels powder-coated black, but sold them shortly after "upgrading" to chrome wheels. Factory wheels were probably better quality. Live and learn. Miss that car otherwise. Probably should have left well-enough alone. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

12-04-2020, 12:32 PM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Good to see you back in here. Same thing happened to my old #23. Except it had a new motor and a LOT more HP before it got wrapped around a pole. __________________

12-03-2020, 12:31 PM	#2
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	that’ll buff right out.

12-03-2020, 02:42 PM	#4
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	It doesn't seem like you're that sad about it.