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69GMCLonghorn · 08-12-2009, 11:02 AM

They did well with the car, but had they gotten off their DUMB A**ES and released it in 2005 with the newly redesigned Mustake, maybe they wouldn't be as far in the red as they are! Now, it's almost like "Ok, guys, the retro thing is about 2 years from being totally played out. Now what are you going to do?"

Skirkpat · 08-12-2009, 05:00 PM

I think all new cars are great, I have bought a bunch. No car/truck is an investment. If you get lucky and sell it at a profit, great. If that is how you plan to retire or feed your family in the future, well probably not the best Idea IMO. Buy and drive what you like, enjoy them ,and if you take care of them you may not loose you @$$ on it.

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

They did well with the car, but had they gotten off their DUMB A**ES and released it in 2005 with the newly redesigned Mustake, maybe they wouldn't be as far in the red as they are! Now, it's almost like "Ok, guys, the retro thing is about 2 years from being totally played out. Now what are you going to do?"

The only problem with that is that Chevy will not beat Ford at that game ( not now, not in 2005), Ford owns the Pony car market , it's just that simple. Ford killed the Camaro/Firebird, not GM.

QKENUF4U · 08-12-2009, 04:31 PM

yep congrats to WWOTER and FOOSED on having 40k to spend and help out gm....

oh and i have seen it in person and its FUGLY... just like you have an opinion i have one to....... new camaro zzzzzzzzzzzzzz lol :P

RACKMAN im sure you wish you had that car back !!!! new one will never even come close to being worth what that car is worth today.....(even in this crap economy)

you can keep the new stuff...

ill take one of these !!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.officialbaldwinmotion.com/ss427andphase3.htm

five x the price, five x the car, five x cooler looking, five times COOLER in all aspects

Gumby'sC20 · 08-12-2009, 04:35 PM

69 and present day designs both for the win in my opinion.

fixit-p · 08-12-2009, 04:46 PM

When I first read the title of the post I thought oh oh you lost 40k at the tables...gamblers anonymous for you.

Nice score I saw this bad a_s one at Big boy toys.

Tim_A · 08-14-2009, 06:41 AM

Unbelievably beautiful car. Yeah, Chevy is lagging behind the others with their retro-version, but Camaro does stand out from the crowd of Mustangs, Chargers, Avengers and what not. Love the car. Congratulations!

Tim_A · 08-14-2009, 06:52 AM

This is my '68 Camaro and I am drooling over an orange 2010 model

big mike71 · 08-12-2009, 07:34 PM

I don't think any of us saying we don't like the new camaro is going hurt his feelings, he likes I really don't, everybody likes what they like. Personally I would take an old MOPAR over almost any old chevy, but that just me.

Thealien · 08-12-2009, 08:11 PM

I like it, congrats!!

68Stepbed · 08-13-2009, 07:38 AM

I love the new Camaros, but I'm gonna wait about 3 yrs. and pick up a used one for $25K.

Congrats on the new purchase.

mrein3 · 08-13-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I love the new Camaros, but I'm gonna wait about 3 yrs. and pick up a used one for $25K.

Congrats on the new purchase.

Here in MN there is sort of an underground car deal that ANYBODY can get it on. Every week down in the Twin Cities there is an auto auction. Smaller dealers go there and purchase used vehicles. It is pretty common to get used cars at the auction that are less than one year old and HALF the sticker price.

The guy I know of handles it this way:
You call him with your "order". He looks at previous sales and if any similar cars were sold at auction he tells you what they went for. If that is in your price range he will scan the upcoming auctions for what you are looking for. If you don't care about color you can usually get a car at the next auction. If you do care it may take a few weeks.

The auction price on one year old cars is usually half the sticker and the guy charges $600 for the service.

Long story short, if you have one of these auto auctions around, look there in 6-12 months. I don't know what these cars will go for but if any hit that market it will be a heck of a lot less than $40k.

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I love the new Camaros, but I'm gonna wait about 3 yrs. and pick up a used one for $25K.

Congrats on the new purchase.

That's what I do...buy someone else's "mistake"

wwotr · 08-13-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

That's what I do...buy someone else's "mistake"

I remember in 2003 my wife bought a new 350Z Touring Edition.
Sh*t...I think we ended up paying $35K for it.
Now 6 years later you can pick one up for $10K-$14K.
There was always this saying my Mother used on us growing up.
"If you just wait a couple, 3 years"........

Then I started doing the Math...WAIT...A couple is 2.
Now times that by 3 Years!!!!!
YOU WANT ME TO WAIT 6 YEARS FOR WHAT I WANT NOW!!!

Didn't work then and doesnt work now.
I see it, if I want it, I'll fanagle a way to GET IT!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wwotr

I remember in 2003 my wife bought a new 350Z Touring Edition.
Sh*t...I think we ended up paying $35K for it.
Now 6 years later you can pick one up for $10K-$14K.
There was always this saying my Mother used on us growing up.
"If you just wait a couple, 3 years"........

Then I started doing the Math...WAIT...A couple is 2.
Now times that by 3 Years!!!!!
YOU WANT ME TO WAIT 6 YEARS FOR WHAT I WANT NOW!!!

Didn't work then and doesnt work now.
I see it, if I want it, I'll fanagle a way to GET IT!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

You mother is a smart woman. More people should listen to her advice. Congrats on getting what you want now.

wwotr · 08-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

You mother is a smart woman. More people should listen to her advice. Congrats on getting what you want now.

Says YOU.

I never got along with her through most of my Adult life.

Roger
"RATIKLE"

Rack Man · 08-14-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

That's what I do...buy someone else's "mistake"

Or someone elses "problems" ??...

**leddzepp** · 08-14-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rack Man

Or someone elses "problems" ??...

Just gotta be careful and know what to look for.

wwotr · 01-31-2010, 04:59 PM

UPDATE: 1/31/10
Thought I had updated this Thread, but looks like I had not, and since I'll be reffering to it on another Thread (in relationship to LeddZeps post there).
My Wife decided to wait until the SS Convertables come out, so the Camaro is off the Books for now!

fastwillie 696969 · 01-31-2010, 07:51 PM

im taking this with 40 k and going to HAN and bunnyranch --priceless

wwotr · 01-31-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

im taking this with 40 k and going to han and bunnyranch --priceless

priceless!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-31-2010, 08:29 PM

I am tired of Plastic cars. I punched my cig lighter though the dash the other day plugging in my cell phone.

TheDark1 · 02-02-2010, 12:34 AM

That yellow one by Stielow is called "Jackass". It's his latest car, the other one being the "Mule" for some of his engineering attempts.
Congrats on waiting for the new 'Vert. It'll be cool.

08-12-2009, 11:02 AM	#1
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights They did well with the car, but had they gotten off their DUMB A**ES and released it in 2005 with the newly redesigned Mustake, maybe they wouldn't be as far in the red as they are! Now, it's almost like "Ok, guys, the retro thing is about 2 years from being totally played out. Now what are you going to do?"

08-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights yep congrats to WWOTER and FOOSED on having 40k to spend and help out gm.... oh and i have seen it in person and its FUGLY... just like you have an opinion i have one to....... new camaro zzzzzzzzzzzzzz lol :P RACKMAN im sure you wish you had that car back !!!! new one will never even come close to being worth what that car is worth today.....(even in this crap economy) you can keep the new stuff... ill take one of these !!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.officialbaldwinmotion.com/ss427andphase3.htm five x the price, five x the car, five x cooler looking, five times COOLER in all aspects Last edited by QKENUF4U; 08-12-2009 at 04:39 PM.

08-12-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights 69 and present day designs both for the win in my opinion.

08-14-2009, 06:41 AM	#6
Tim_A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 62	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights Unbelievably beautiful car. Yeah, Chevy is lagging behind the others with their retro-version, but Camaro does stand out from the crowd of Mustangs, Chargers, Avengers and what not. Love the car. Congratulations! __________________ '67 Impala '69 Chevy 350 C-10 shortstep Last edited by Tim_A; 08-14-2009 at 06:48 AM.

08-14-2009, 06:52 AM	#7
Tim_A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 62	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights This is my '68 Camaro and I am drooling over an orange 2010 model Attached Images __________________ '67 Impala '69 Chevy 350 C-10 shortstep

08-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#8
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights I don't think any of us saying we don't like the new camaro is going hurt his feelings, he likes I really don't, everybody likes what they like. Personally I would take an old MOPAR over almost any old chevy, but that just me. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights I like it, congrats!!

08-13-2009, 07:38 AM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights I love the new Camaros, but I'm gonna wait about 3 yrs. and pick up a used one for $25K. Congrats on the new purchase. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 08-13-2009 at 07:38 AM.

01-31-2010, 04:59 PM	#18
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights UPDATE: 1/31/10 Thought I had updated this Thread, but looks like I had not, and since I'll be reffering to it on another Thread (in relationship to LeddZeps post there). My Wife decided to wait until the SS Convertables come out, so the Camaro is off the Books for now! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

01-31-2010, 07:51 PM	#19
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights im taking this with 40 k and going to HAN and bunnyranch --priceless Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

01-31-2010, 08:29 PM	#21
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights I am tired of Plastic cars. I punched my cig lighter though the dash the other day plugging in my cell phone. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-02-2010, 12:34 AM	#22
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: $40K Trip to Hot August Nights That yellow one by Stielow is called "Jackass". It's his latest car, the other one being the "Mule" for some of his engineering attempts. Congrats on waiting for the new 'Vert. It'll be cool. __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles



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