Who's keeping their Camaro for the long run?

ArmanSS · 07-07-2019, 08:21 PM

I'm just curious because it seems as though the culture has shifted and more and more people are only worried about making the monthly payments or lease deals for their cars until the next new thing comes out, but I still have that old fashioned pride in ownership, hence why I want to keep my car for the long run. I'm not really worried about keeping the miles down for the next guy, but I will keep my car in pristine condition, both functionally and aesthetically for myself. I'm just wondering how many people out there are in the same boat as me? And if you're not that's fine too, but I bought this particular car because I fell in love with it when I rented it out west. Chevy got it right from 2016-2018.

z28pat · 07-07-2019, 08:27 PM

I have my 02 that I bought new and plan on keeping the 1le for the long run as well.

Frankie18SS · 07-07-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmanSS

I'm not really worried about keeping the miles down for the next guy, but I will keep my car in pristine condition, both functionally and aesthetically for myself.

That's exactly how I feel. I sold my '01 SS at 245,000 miles because I keep my cars for a while. This one isn't going anywhere for a long time.

enzia35 · 07-07-2019, 08:47 PM

I'm planning on doing the same. 8-10 years at least.

ArmanSS · 07-07-2019, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie18SS

That's exactly how I feel. I sold my '01 SS at 245,000 miles because I keep my cars for a while. This one isn't going anywhere for a long time.

WOW! Thats quite impressive! This is my first time being a part of the Chevy family, I'm guessing that they're pretty reliable vehicles even in their performance spectrum given you got 245k out of yours!

LT4Greg · 07-07-2019, 08:48 PM

I’m planning on hanging on to my 2017 ZL1 for as long as possible or until I can’t drive it anymore or something happens to it. My ZL1 is the best Camaro I have had over the years!

Dixie ZL1 · 07-07-2019, 08:54 PM

I’m keeping my 2017 ZL1 long term. It’s wonderful platform and a blank canvas to make my own over time. Don’t see anything worthy to replace it.

grampa_ss · 07-07-2019, 08:55 PM

I'm keeping mine!

RicSimonis · 07-07-2019, 09:02 PM

Keeping mine til either I can't drive it anymore

or the wheels fall off.

(BTW, we have a '96 Jeep GC w/253k that we purchased new.)

Just my $0.02.

nicktechla · 07-07-2019, 09:16 PM

Until something cooler catches my eye

John_S · 07-07-2019, 09:28 PM

I am. I buy a car in cash every 10 years or about every 10 years. Ill never allow a bank to own a car that I drive, so in that decade I save up as much as I can. I only own my cars, not borrow, rent or lease.

17rsvert · 07-07-2019, 09:36 PM

Bought mine with cash, 735 miles on it for 35% off sticker price. Keep in in the garage, and have yet to drive it in the rain or on salty roads. Putting about 5k miles on it a year and keeping it detailed. I plan on keeping it a long time.

Bumbleboy92 · 07-07-2019, 09:40 PM

My brother got mine off of Manheim. No payments due, but I’m keeping it for as long as possible.

Bosse'sBoss · 07-07-2019, 09:43 PM

My 2016 Camaro SS 6 speed manual, hopefully would be my last one, is an amazing car

07-07-2019, 08:21 PM	#1
ArmanSS Drives: '18 Camaro 2SS VERT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 121	Who's keeping their Camaro for the long run? I'm just curious because it seems as though the culture has shifted and more and more people are only worried about making the monthly payments or lease deals for their cars until the next new thing comes out, but I still have that old fashioned pride in ownership, hence why I want to keep my car for the long run. I'm not really worried about keeping the miles down for the next guy, but I will keep my car in pristine condition, both functionally and aesthetically for myself. I'm just wondering how many people out there are in the same boat as me? And if you're not that's fine too, but I bought this particular car because I fell in love with it when I rented it out west. Chevy got it right from 2016-2018.

07-07-2019, 08:47 PM	#4
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I'm planning on doing the same. 8-10 years at least. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

07-07-2019, 08:48 PM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	I’m planning on hanging on to my 2017 ZL1 for as long as possible or until I can’t drive it anymore or something happens to it. My ZL1 is the best Camaro I have had over the years! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-07-2019, 08:55 PM	#8
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	I'm keeping mine! __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

07-07-2019, 09:02 PM	#9
RicSimonis Drives: '17 2SS H50 Vert Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The COS Posts: 1,805	Keeping mine til either I can't drive it anymore or the wheels fall off. (BTW, we have a '96 Jeep GC w/253k that we purchased new.) Just my $0.02. __________________ 2017 50th 2SS Vert-MN6-H50-F55-NPP-IO6-S0O-RIK (+ Illum. Front Black Bow Tie) Diode Dynamics Smoked Side Markers, GM Dark Tails & CHMSL, GMPP-CAI, Mishimoto Catch Can [Pics Here]

07-07-2019, 08:27 PM	#2
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 834	I have my 02 that I bought new and plan on keeping the 1le for the long run as well.

07-07-2019, 08:54 PM	#7
Dixie ZL1 NOXQCES ZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 307	I’m keeping my 2017 ZL1 long term. It’s wonderful platform and a blank canvas to make my own over time. Don’t see anything worthy to replace it.

07-07-2019, 09:16 PM	#10
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	Until something cooler catches my eye __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

07-07-2019, 09:28 PM	#11
John_S Drives: 2019 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 82	I am. I buy a car in cash every 10 years or about every 10 years. Ill never allow a bank to own a car that I drive, so in that decade I save up as much as I can. I only own my cars, not borrow, rent or lease.

07-07-2019, 09:36 PM	#12
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Bought mine with cash, 735 miles on it for 35% off sticker price. Keep in in the garage, and have yet to drive it in the rain or on salty roads. Putting about 5k miles on it a year and keeping it detailed. I plan on keeping it a long time.

07-07-2019, 09:40 PM	#13
Bumbleboy92 Long hauler Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,616 View My Garage	My brother got mine off of Manheim. No payments due, but I’m keeping it for as long as possible. Last edited by Bumbleboy92; 07-18-2019 at 09:39 PM.

07-07-2019, 09:43 PM	#14
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	My 2016 Camaro SS 6 speed manual, hopefully would be my last one, is an amazing car __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

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