Said goodbye to an old friend - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NC_SS · 03-24-2018, 06:28 AM

So I'll have to say so long to Camaro5 as I traded in my 5th gen yesterday to get a proper family hauler. I can honestly say this forum helped me tons in making decisions with my car over the years and was a wealth of information on everything with these cars. It was an honor, and I will be back one day

Here is my big fat lifted station wagon, I know she's not big red, but this car is excellent in all it's own ways for what we need now.

Deputy347k9 · 03-24-2018, 06:51 AM

I was in the same boat many years ago when I had a beautiful 1963 Impala SS with the factory four speed and the beautiful 409 duel quad putting out 425HP from the factory. She left me shortly after the first child was born! Priorities in life change rather quickly. As the children and income grew I was once again back in the game. I can close my eyes and see every single car that I had, what memories.

Wishing you the very best and hurry back my friend.

rontammy0 · 03-24-2018, 07:02 AM

Well...ive been there and done that.
But with my kids grown I didnt notice at the time how much money it cost to raise kidsat the time. If I did it again knowing what I know now. If the decision was ever to come up to sell the Camaro for something more practical.....I would find a way to keep it. Once its gone and with priorities..its hard to get it back. Good luck op ....maybe one day we will see you back.

frankwjr · 03-24-2018, 07:30 AM

sdynak · 03-24-2018, 08:16 AM

I left my Nova at the age of 18 to start my family.. 1st son born on my graduation day.. such a short time and experience building that car.

Fast forward almost 30 years later I got the car I originally dreamed of but a much newer model.. A 69 was always my dream but a test drive in a 2010 used low mile SS was a no brainer.

Just imagine what you will be in the market for when the time is right to come back..

Best of luck with the new ride and raising the family... keep in touch!

StreetRage320 · 03-24-2018, 08:35 AM

how much cash back did you get from the dealer on the trade, lol..

I have a family also, that's why we have our Dodge Caravan, my Silverado, a Ford Fusion for the oldest daughter, Toyota Corolla for the middle daughter. The neighbors pick on me for having a drive way full of GM, FORD, FCA, TOYOTA..

But they all know, don't mess with Dad's Camaro

Moto-Mojo · 03-24-2018, 08:45 AM

Sounds like I’m among friends here with, ahem, my elder members. I too had to wait to get the ‘Chevy SS’ I always wanted after the kids had gone. (along with their mother

) And I’m starting to grunt and groan every time in get in and out of it. But I ain’t sellin’ er!

All the best.

Mitsurs01 · 03-24-2018, 08:49 AM

I left for a couple years thinking I could get along just fine with the SUV life. I found out I couldn't stay away... went from a 2010 2SS to an 11 Grand Cherokee and then a 13 Wrangler 4dr and back to a 15 2SS. I have owned many cars in my life but my Camaro was my favorite and the one that I decided I couldn't live without.

NC_SS · 03-24-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetRage320

how much cash back did you get from the dealer on the trade, lol..

I have a family also, that's why we have our Dodge Caravan, my Silverado, a Ford Fusion for the oldest daughter, Toyota Corolla for the middle daughter. The neighbors pick on me for having a drive way full of GM, FORD, FCA, TOYOTA..

But they all know, don't mess with Dad's Camaro

They gave me $13,500 for the trade

sdynak · 03-24-2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

And I’m starting to grunt and groan every time in get in and out of it. But I ain’t sellin’ er!

Spocktwin · 03-24-2018, 09:05 AM

I had to sell my beloved 78 Black t top Trans Am to my brother when the kids arrived. I got lucky as my brother bought it and sold it back to me last year. I missed her over that 20 years. Now I have my Camaro and my Trans Am. You did the right thing family first!!!
You will have another I am sure, the man upstairs takes care of those who take care of others

Yellow 1 · 03-24-2018, 11:07 AM

[QUOTE=Moto-Mojo;10120350]Sounds like I’m among friends here with, ahem, my elder members. I too had to wait to get the ‘Chevy SS’ I always wanted after the kids had gone. (along with their mother

) And I’m starting to grunt and groan every time in get in and out of it. But I ain’t sellin’ er!

Amen to this.

18LTLoveIt · 03-24-2018, 11:15 AM

Best of luck with the Outback! My wife has a Forester for last 2 yrs, it's an outstanding car.

Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2018, 01:38 PM

You can still hang around, I am sure you have plenty of experience with your Camaro that you can help out other members. Just because you no longer own one I am sure you still are a 5th gen fan. I know I am and always will be..
Enjoy your new ride...

03-24-2018, 06:28 AM	#1
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Said goodbye to an old friend So I'll have to say so long to Camaro5 as I traded in my 5th gen yesterday to get a proper family hauler. I can honestly say this forum helped me tons in making decisions with my car over the years and was a wealth of information on everything with these cars. It was an honor, and I will be back one day Here is my big fat lifted station wagon, I know she's not big red, but this car is excellent in all it's own ways for what we need now. __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

03-24-2018, 06:51 AM	#2
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	I was in the same boat many years ago when I had a beautiful 1963 Impala SS with the factory four speed and the beautiful 409 duel quad putting out 425HP from the factory. She left me shortly after the first child was born! Priorities in life change rather quickly. As the children and income grew I was once again back in the game. I can close my eyes and see every single car that I had, what memories. Wishing you the very best and hurry back my friend. __________________

03-24-2018, 07:30 AM	#4
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	__________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

03-24-2018, 08:16 AM	#5
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	I left my Nova at the age of 18 to start my family.. 1st son born on my graduation day.. such a short time and experience building that car. Fast forward almost 30 years later I got the car I originally dreamed of but a much newer model.. A 69 was always my dream but a test drive in a 2010 used low mile SS was a no brainer. Just imagine what you will be in the market for when the time is right to come back.. Best of luck with the new ride and raising the family... keep in touch! __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

03-24-2018, 08:35 AM	#6
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	how much cash back did you get from the dealer on the trade, lol.. I have a family also, that's why we have our Dodge Caravan, my Silverado, a Ford Fusion for the oldest daughter, Toyota Corolla for the middle daughter. The neighbors pick on me for having a drive way full of GM, FORD, FCA, TOYOTA.. But they all know, don't mess with Dad's Camaro __________________

03-24-2018, 07:02 AM	#3
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Well...ive been there and done that. But with my kids grown I didnt notice at the time how much money it cost to raise kidsat the time. If I did it again knowing what I know now. If the decision was ever to come up to sell the Camaro for something more practical.....I would find a way to keep it. Once its gone and with priorities..its hard to get it back. Good luck op ....maybe one day we will see you back.

03-24-2018, 08:45 AM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Sounds like I’m among friends here with, ahem, my elder members. I too had to wait to get the ‘Chevy SS’ I always wanted after the kids had gone. (along with their mother) And I’m starting to grunt and groan every time in get in and out of it. But I ain’t sellin’ er! All the best. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-24-2018, 08:49 AM	#8
Mitsurs01 Drives: 2016 2SS Auto Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 72	I left for a couple years thinking I could get along just fine with the SUV life. I found out I couldn't stay away... went from a 2010 2SS to an 11 Grand Cherokee and then a 13 Wrangler 4dr and back to a 15 2SS. I have owned many cars in my life but my Camaro was my favorite and the one that I decided I couldn't live without.

03-24-2018, 09:05 AM	#11
Spocktwin Drives: 2015 LT RS Camaro, 1978 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 125	Life Happens I had to sell my beloved 78 Black t top Trans Am to my brother when the kids arrived. I got lucky as my brother bought it and sold it back to me last year. I missed her over that 20 years. Now I have my Camaro and my Trans Am. You did the right thing family first!!! You will have another I am sure, the man upstairs takes care of those who take care of others

03-24-2018, 11:07 AM	#12
Yellow 1 Grumpy Grey-haired Guy Drives: Camaro, Corvette & Merc C300(daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 806 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Moto-Mojo;10120350]Sounds like I’m among friends here with, ahem, my elder members. I too had to wait to get the ‘Chevy SS’ I always wanted after the kids had gone. (along with their mother) And I’m starting to grunt and groan every time in get in and out of it. But I ain’t sellin’ er! Amen to this. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------

03-24-2018, 11:15 AM	#13
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Best of luck with the Outback! My wife has a Forester for last 2 yrs, it's an outstanding car.

03-24-2018, 01:38 PM	#14
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	You can still hang around, I am sure you have plenty of experience with your Camaro that you can help out other members. Just because you no longer own one I am sure you still are a 5th gen fan. I know I am and always will be.. Enjoy your new ride... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!