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PQ · 05-23-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

I would have to keep my HWAY STR because my best friend is the person I bought my car from...

I don't know if you remember my little story about re-connecting with him after being out of touch for over 20 yrs after we lost our jobs when the company moved...

He moved to Virginia, and I got to see him for the first time in all those years when we took delivery at the Chevy dealership he managed...

Sadly, he passed away last year and I never got to see him again after delivery day in May 2009, just 3 yrs ago this past Saturday...

Our Camaro was also a 30th wedding anniversary gift that my husband and I gave each other...I also have many cool and significant dates attached to this car...

I would never trade or sell my car for all the money in the world...HONEST!!!...you cannot put a pricetag on it for me...

That's my story, PQ...hope you enjoyed it

I do remember much of that. And I'd keep it to.

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Originally Posted by 90503

Just another thought...as far as a sentimental attachment, of all the cars I've had, and I loved them all, it took several years to realize which ones I really miss and wish I had kept ('67 Impala and a '66 VW)...Its a lousy feeling, and I don't want it to happen with this one!...lol

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

According to the OP rules that's not allowed .

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Originally Posted by Camaro/ss/rs

Grrrr!....

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Originally Posted by CamaroMiami

I'll keep mine also PQ. I'm not supercharged yet.
I have a 2010 - code CTH (factory transformer edition)- 2SS - LS3 - non RS with polished wheels.

It's daily driven. Everyone loves my car from adults to kids.

Girls like the color combo and the guys like the power and their necks snapping while I'm shifting through the gears.

The ZL1, it would not be daily driven and it would be at the track mostly.

I'd drive the crap out of either.

BaylorCamaro · 05-23-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Plus if there are any V6ers that would keep their cars over a ZL1 due to the heavy mods they have done.

Funny you should bring this up PQ. While I'm not in the exact same boat, I've recently gone through a similar situation. I have a 2010 2LT/RS, I just graduated college and as a gift to myself I considered trading in my car for a 2012 2SS/RS. However I've put WAY too much blood, sweat and tears into my car. There is way too much sentimental value and I quickly shot down that idea. So I've decided to go the FI route and supercharge my car. Not only will it have more power than a stock SS but it is still cheaper (overall). I get to keep my car, yet make it dramatically faster.

bumblebeecamaro · 05-23-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandeos

I think you'll find the only people choosing to keep their current cars are the ones that are already SUPERCHARGED.

Bingo! that's pretty much the reason why I wouldn't get rid of my Bee.

the power differences between my Maggie SS and a ZL1 wouldn't be worth me going in to severe debt to get a ZL1.

cmb74656 · 05-23-2012, 04:46 PM

I'd take the ZL1, mainly because I had to spend the cash I was saving for a blower on a new home AC unit. The only question is which color since cyber gray is no longer available.

Steve Dallas · 05-23-2012, 04:53 PM

I did this with my ex-SS in mind. It was stock, and yes I'd go with the ZL-1.

Now that I've traded in my SS, I am itching to get a ZL1 at some point in the future...

awfarley · 05-23-2012, 05:15 PM

All things being even, no doubt.
I'll take one Ashen Gray Metallic ZL1 Please.

Synyster · 05-23-2012, 05:33 PM

I voted to keep my car, but now that I'm actually thinking about it, I'd take the zero mile ZL1 with a smile on my face. As long as it is white, but I'd take AGM as well lol.

My reasoning is simply that I have 32k miles on my '11 SS right now and the biggest mods on it are my headers and exhaust.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 05-23-2012, 06:46 PM

I'd trade for a ZL1 if things stayed the same financially. I bought my current Camaro because my last car died and I needed something. I wanted a 1SS/RS but could not afford it at the time so I got what I could afford (1LT/RS).

Don't get me wrong I am attached to my car and it'll be hard to pass her on to someone who may not treat her right, but I plan on upgrading to a 1LE after I graduate from college in December. I haven't done too much to my car either (Tune, Intake, added a few 2LT parts, and RX parts.) so I won't miss out on too much.

sasquash1984 · 05-23-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

As I suspected there are some that aren't blown that would keep them.

Actually I was thinking about you when I typed the V6 part.

I'm not charged yet

but my ss is a keeper

TJ91 · 05-23-2012, 06:53 PM

Couldnt have said it better PQ
I honestly feel the exact same way and my friends were shocked when we had a similar conversation. My car means the world to me, has alot of sentimental value between the ups and downs so I would miss it if I ever gave her up.
When I get the cash to do so, she'll get a badass V8 in her one day, probably sooner then I expect. But regardless I really wouldnt part with her for anything.

camaro_RS · 05-23-2012, 06:54 PM

Love my car......but I would have my decision in half a second.....the ZL1 would be mine.

TJ91 · 05-23-2012, 06:54 PM

And this is coming from a guy with a V6

ajp · 05-23-2012, 07:10 PM

Keep mine for a few reasons:

1) its personalized and modded the way I want.

2) I promised it to my 10 yr old when he his old/mature enough

v6sonoma · 05-23-2012, 09:23 PM

My car and I have been through a lot together. To many memories.

I could never part with it. The only way it'll ever leave me is if it is wrecked to the point of being totaled and unless someone else clobbers me good I don't see that happening either.

To be honest I don't think I would get a ZL1 as a second Camaro. My next Camaro will be a 6th gen.

View Poll Results: If you were offered a brand new ZL1 or keep your current Camaro what would you do?
Keep my current car.	164	42.05%
Take the ZL1. (and give up all my current mods)	226	57.95%
Voters: 390. You may not vote on this poll

05-23-2012, 04:46 PM	#88
cmb74656 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/BLI A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 980	I'd take the ZL1, mainly because I had to spend the cash I was saving for a blower on a new home AC unit. The only question is which color since cyber gray is no longer available. __________________ Dan Wheldon (1978-2011) MODS: RX Performance catch can, Jegs CAI, ZL1 grille, chrome license plate frame, GM locking gas cap, Defender Worx chrome DRL bezels, GM molded splash guards, Oracle LED side markers, DRLs, tag lights and reverse lamps, Technostalgia Rapid Fire tail lamps, Vitesse shift paddle extenders, MBRP cat back. FUTURE: long tube headers, front splitter, slotted/drilled rotors, leather console and e-brake handle boot, remote fuel door and rear seat release, sway bars and bushings. WISH LIST: Edelbrock E-Force SC, LS3 conversion

05-23-2012, 04:53 PM	#89
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I did this with my ex-SS in mind. It was stock, and yes I'd go with the ZL-1. Now that I've traded in my SS, I am itching to get a ZL1 at some point in the future... __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

05-23-2012, 06:46 PM	#92
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I'd trade for a ZL1 if things stayed the same financially. I bought my current Camaro because my last car died and I needed something. I wanted a 1SS/RS but could not afford it at the time so I got what I could afford (1LT/RS). Don't get me wrong I am attached to my car and it'll be hard to pass her on to someone who may not treat her right, but I plan on upgrading to a 1LE after I graduate from college in December. I haven't done too much to my car either (Tune, Intake, added a few 2LT parts, and RX parts.) so I won't miss out on too much. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

05-23-2012, 06:53 PM	#94
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Couldnt have said it better PQ I honestly feel the exact same way and my friends were shocked when we had a similar conversation. My car means the world to me, has alot of sentimental value between the ups and downs so I would miss it if I ever gave her up. When I get the cash to do so, she'll get a badass V8 in her one day, probably sooner then I expect. But regardless I really wouldnt part with her for anything. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

05-23-2012, 05:15 PM	#90
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	All things being even, no doubt. I'll take one Ashen Gray Metallic ZL1 Please.

05-23-2012, 05:33 PM	#91
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	I voted to keep my car, but now that I'm actually thinking about it, I'd take the zero mile ZL1 with a smile on my face. As long as it is white, but I'd take AGM as well lol. My reasoning is simply that I have 32k miles on my '11 SS right now and the biggest mods on it are my headers and exhaust.

05-23-2012, 06:54 PM	#95
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	Love my car......but I would have my decision in half a second.....the ZL1 would be mine. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

05-23-2012, 06:54 PM	#96
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	And this is coming from a guy with a V6 __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

05-23-2012, 07:10 PM	#97
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Keep mine for a few reasons: 1) its personalized and modded the way I want. 2) I promised it to my 10 yr old when he his old/mature enough __________________

05-23-2012, 09:23 PM	#98
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	My car and I have been through a lot together. To many memories. I could never part with it. The only way it'll ever leave me is if it is wrecked to the point of being totaled and unless someone else clobbers me good I don't see that happening either. To be honest I don't think I would get a ZL1 as a second Camaro. My next Camaro will be a 6th gen. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!