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deepdish · 09-29-2009, 12:29 AM

Hello,

I am really look into buying the 2SS/RS Camaro in the near future (most likely in spring 2010) and been hooked on this car for sometime. I plan to use this car as a daily driver, which is overkill but thats my choice (not too mention drastic changes in insurance and gasoline compared to my current '99 Honda Civic [no modifications done as its something I would not do on any car, including my future Camaro]).

From experiences with your Camaro, what are some of the things that you do to protect your car from others or objects (i.e.: shopping carts on a windy day, etc)? Is there any specific places that you guys park to avoid any damage to your Camaro (far away from the main entrance to a mall for example?). Is there certain places that you avoid when driving your Camaro?

Please share your thoughts. If it helps, I am in the Greater Toronto Area.

Much appreciated!

SSOOCH · 09-29-2009, 12:43 AM

Insurance.

camaro99 · 09-29-2009, 07:04 AM

you<ve got to be kidding If you drive it all over put in a sign

BEWARE OF BOMB

SQUALO · 09-29-2009, 07:25 AM

It's not my daily driver, therefore, it's usually not out of my site.

CloudXTC · 09-29-2009, 07:26 AM

i dont have my car yet... but i will be parking it away from people as much as i can...
ill be garaging it when im at home or at my gf ... covered....
ill try to keep it in good shape as long as i can...

the obvious insurance, locking wheel nuts... etc...

Dr Jkel · 09-29-2009, 07:29 AM

trunk monkey

camaro99 · 09-29-2009, 08:17 AM

dont forget bugs birds and tree sap

ArcticCamaro · 09-29-2009, 09:27 AM

My RS/SS is my daily driver. I park it well away from most other vehicles, except at work, where I have to park in the parking lot behind our building. If I am parking at a golf course, I will look to park beside other, nice cars. There are lots, and their owners are usually as careful as I am. The people who park beside me at work are usually co-workers, and occasionally a client, but all are very good about making sure they don't hit it with a door. Lets face it tho, some day.... But, I would far prefer driving it every day and worrying about the possibility of a ding, then leaving it in the garage and not getting to drive it. I have 2 1965 427 Cobra replicas (the second is just out for paint) that get treated that way (left in the garage), and it sucks.

I guess you have to ask yourself - why did I buy this car? Do you really think it is going to go up in value during your lifetime? Taking a few smart precautions will reduce the potential for some a$$ to hit it and it will stay "like new" a little longer, but if I had to re-paint the doors (or the whole car) 10 years from now, it is worth it just to drive it every day and have women throw themselves at me for a ride!

MakGrl · 09-29-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticCamaro

My RS/SS is my daily driver. I park it well away from most other vehicles, except at work, where I have to park in the parking lot behind our building. If I am parking at a golf course, I will look to park beside other, nice cars. There are lots, and their owners are usually as careful as I am. The people who park beside me at work are usually co-workers, and occasionally a client, but all are very good about making sure they don't hit it with a door. Lets face it tho, some day.... But, I would far prefer driving it every day and worrying about the possibility of a ding, then leaving it in the garage and not getting to drive it. I have 2 1965 427 Cobra replicas (the second is just out for paint) that get treated that way (left in the garage), and it sucks.

I guess you have to ask yourself - why did I buy this car? Do you really think it is going to go up in value during your lifetime? Taking a few smart precautions will reduce the potential for some a$$ to hit it and it will stay "like new" a little longer, but if I had to re-paint the doors (or the whole car) 10 years from now, it is worth it just to drive it every day and have women throw themselves at me for a ride!

+1

deepdish · 09-29-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudXTC

i dont have my car yet... but i will be parking it away from people as much as i can...
ill be garaging it when im at home or at my gf ... covered....
ill try to keep it in good shape as long as i can...

the obvious insurance, locking wheel nuts... etc...

I'm actually in the same city as you. Insurance is required in Ontario, so thats something I can't drive without. I suppose my issue with insurance is that if you are making more and more claims, the higher the chance of your rates going up. At least thats what I was told from others (my insurance is with State Farm, and I've been with them for sometime).

deepdish · 09-29-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticCamaro

My RS/SS is my daily driver. I park it well away from most other vehicles, except at work, where I have to park in the parking lot behind our building. If I am parking at a golf course, I will look to park beside other, nice cars. There are lots, and their owners are usually as careful as I am. The people who park beside me at work are usually co-workers, and occasionally a client, but all are very good about making sure they don't hit it with a door. Lets face it tho, some day.... But, I would far prefer driving it every day and worrying about the possibility of a ding, then leaving it in the garage and not getting to drive it. I have 2 1965 427 Cobra replicas (the second is just out for paint) that get treated that way (left in the garage), and it sucks.

I guess you have to ask yourself - why did I buy this car? Do you really think it is going to go up in value during your lifetime? Taking a few smart precautions will reduce the potential for some a$$ to hit it and it will stay "like new" a little longer, but if I had to re-paint the doors (or the whole car) 10 years from now, it is worth it just to drive it every day and have women throw themselves at me for a ride!

I agree with what you say. My brother did have an '04 Acura TL, to which it was vandalized within the downtown Toronto area when he first purchased it. I'm sure Red Deer is no where like Toronto, so I have the unfornate thing of dealing with potential a**holes.

You're right about something unfortunate happening to your car. But since the Camaro is much highly appreciated then a Acura TL, one would think that there would be much more to worry.

Thrillz · 09-30-2009, 04:47 AM

This is my daily driver but that being said because there arent many around yet its a real attention seeker. I park mine way at the back at work and do not park it at box stores period.

bulks · 01-06-2010, 03:32 PM

Double Barrel Shotgun with a doberman.

68 RS · 01-06-2010, 06:34 PM

Put the first ding in it yourself then you'll feel better when it does happen.

We have the car a month and my son out a small scartch on the side with his tool box.

Oh well, life happens.

09-29-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
deepdish Drives: Non-Camaro Vehicle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Protecting your car Hello, I am really look into buying the 2SS/RS Camaro in the near future (most likely in spring 2010) and been hooked on this car for sometime. I plan to use this car as a daily driver, which is overkill but thats my choice (not too mention drastic changes in insurance and gasoline compared to my current '99 Honda Civic [no modifications done as its something I would not do on any car, including my future Camaro]). From experiences with your Camaro, what are some of the things that you do to protect your car from others or objects (i.e.: shopping carts on a windy day, etc)? Is there any specific places that you guys park to avoid any damage to your Camaro (far away from the main entrance to a mall for example?). Is there certain places that you avoid when driving your Camaro? Please share your thoughts. If it helps, I am in the Greater Toronto Area. Much appreciated!

09-29-2009, 12:43 AM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Insurance. __________________

09-29-2009, 07:25 AM	#4
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	It's not my daily driver, therefore, it's usually not out of my site. __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

09-29-2009, 07:26 AM	#5
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	i dont have my car yet... but i will be parking it away from people as much as i can... ill be garaging it when im at home or at my gf ... covered.... ill try to keep it in good shape as long as i can... the obvious insurance, locking wheel nuts... etc... __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

09-29-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
ArcticCamaro Drives: 2010 RS/SS, BMW Z4, 427 Cobra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 47	My RS/SS is my daily driver. I park it well away from most other vehicles, except at work, where I have to park in the parking lot behind our building. If I am parking at a golf course, I will look to park beside other, nice cars. There are lots, and their owners are usually as careful as I am. The people who park beside me at work are usually co-workers, and occasionally a client, but all are very good about making sure they don't hit it with a door. Lets face it tho, some day.... But, I would far prefer driving it every day and worrying about the possibility of a ding, then leaving it in the garage and not getting to drive it. I have 2 1965 427 Cobra replicas (the second is just out for paint) that get treated that way (left in the garage), and it sucks. I guess you have to ask yourself - why did I buy this car? Do you really think it is going to go up in value during your lifetime? Taking a few smart precautions will reduce the potential for some a$$ to hit it and it will stay "like new" a little longer, but if I had to re-paint the doors (or the whole car) 10 years from now, it is worth it just to drive it every day and have women throw themselves at me for a ride! __________________ 2SS/RS Rally Yellow with Black stripes.

09-29-2009, 07:04 AM	#3
camaro99 Drives: Angry Dorothy II 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawkesbury/1 hr South-E of Ottawa/Canada Posts: 2,090	you<ve got to be kidding If you drive it all over put in a sign BEWARE OF BOMB

09-29-2009, 07:29 AM	#6
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	trunk monkey

09-29-2009, 08:17 AM	#7
camaro99 Drives: Angry Dorothy II 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawkesbury/1 hr South-E of Ottawa/Canada Posts: 2,090	dont forget bugs birds and tree sap

09-30-2009, 04:47 AM	#12
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	This is my daily driver but that being said because there arent many around yet its a real attention seeker. I park mine way at the back at work and do not park it at box stores period.

01-06-2010, 03:32 PM	#13
bulks Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS / VR WS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 40	Double Barrel Shotgun with a doberman.

01-06-2010, 06:34 PM	#14
68 RS 68 RS Drives: 1968 RS, 2010 SS2RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 600	Put the first ding in it yourself then you'll feel better when it does happen. We have the car a month and my son out a small scartch on the side with his tool box. Oh well, life happens.

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