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 May 6 2009, 02:48 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 119 Joined: 22-April 06 From: Beloit, Wisconsin Member No.: 1,167  |
On my home from work, I saw three new Camaros headed westbound on I-90. All with in a 10 Min time frame. It was about 20 minutes to 2 PM (early out day today, YEAH!)
The first one and third one were red and being driven. The second one was being trailered and still had the protector vinyl on it. The looks of the new Camaro have grown on me, but the over 3800 lbs. curb weight and the $ 36,000 (ish) price tag for a V-8 model will keep me away. I would rather get a Corvette with my Option 1 discount. I can't afford that either, but if I could..... And I have been kicking myself for selling my 84 Z-28 Camaro. But I had to pay the Doctors. Just to update you all, I had my Gall Bladder removed six weeks ago, and I got a promotion and a raise at work. My two youngest sons have earned straight A's for the 3 rd Quarter in school and are maintaining that grade level with the 4 weeks to go for them. I have no project car at this time. I am looking. But I am not finding what I am looking for. So I just been zipping around in my Saturn SC2 for now. God! Does it get great gas milage! |
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May 6 2009, 11:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (T.O.Dillinder @ May 5 2009, 10:48 PM)  On my home from work, I saw three new Camaros headed westbound on I-90. All with in a 10 Min time frame. It was about 20 minutes to 2 PM (early out day today, YEAH!) The first one and third one were red and being driven. The second one was being trailered and still had the protector vinyl on it. The looks of the new Camaro have grown on me, but the over 3800 lbs. curb weight and the $ 36,000 (ish) price tag for a V-8 model will keep me away. I would rather get a Corvette with my Option 1 discount. I can't afford that either, but if I could..... And I have been kicking myself for selling my 84 Z-28 Camaro. But I had to pay the Doctors. Just to update you all, I had my Gall Bladder removed six weeks ago, and I got a promotion and a raise at work. My two youngest sons have earned straight A's for the 3 rd Quarter in school and are maintaining that grade level with the 4 weeks to go for them. I have no project car at this time. I am looking. But I am not finding what I am looking for. So I just been zipping around in my Saturn SC2 for now. God! Does it get great gas milage! Congrats on the job. Most of us are lucky just to have jobs, much less getting promotions. Great news on the kids bock |
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May 8 2009, 03:18 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
Great to hear that work, your family, and your health is doing good.
QUOTE (T.O.Dillinder @ May 5 2009, 09:48 PM) So I just been zipping around in my Saturn SC2 for now. God! Does it get great gas milage! I love those little Saturns. I took an off-ramp at 50MPH last night (posted 25mph), way faster then I thought it would ('97 SW1). It's like a really cheap Miata with room for hauling stuff and it burns a little oil (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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May 9 2009, 02:50 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 111 Joined: 21-April 05 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 726 |
Spotted an "orange" SS sitting in front of Wal-Mart the other night. It was the tail lights that gave it away...Nice looking car....I didn't even think they were out yet. I imagine the guy paid a pretty premium for it though.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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May 13 2009, 11:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 458 Joined: 11-October 05 From: Uniontown, Pa Member No.: 917 |
A small dealer that I drive past everyday has a red RS sitting at the edge of the lot next to the road. I should drive my Camaro to work one day and stop on the way home to check it out. How much do you want to bet it's an automatic? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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May 13 2009, 02:27 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
Saw a silver one in my local dealership on the showroom floor on my way to work this morning.
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May 13 2009, 05:39 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 56 Joined: 5-December 07 From: Cincinnati, Oh Member No.: 2,031 |
saw a gorgeous yellow one driving through my town. I belive it was being test driven. Beutiful car in motion!
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May 14 2009, 04:57 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 175 Joined: 18-February 04 Member No.: 228 |
They're at the local dealers now.
BTW, I was talking w/ Sam Strano yesterday, and he said that actual weight will be nowhere near the weight we're hearing about. The RS I saw on 20's was at least 2" higher than my stock sprung SS. Looked wider too. |
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May 14 2009, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (matt f @ May 14 2009, 11:57 AM) BTW, I was talking w/ Sam Strano yesterday, and he said that actual weight will be nowhere near the weight we're hearing about. Meaning that they will be heavier or lighter????? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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May 15 2009, 02:21 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 119 Joined: 22-April 06 From: Beloit, Wisconsin Member No.: 1,167 |
QUOTE (matt f @ May 14 2009, 11:57 AM) They're at the local dealers now. BTW, I was talking w/ Sam Strano yesterday, and he said that actual weight will be nowhere near the weight we're hearing about. The RS I saw on 20's was at least 2" higher than my stock sprung SS. Looked wider too. According to the salesman referance Book at Bud Weiser Chevy here in Beloit, they listed at well over 3800 lbs. curb weight. Bud Weiser had a black one. Looked pretty sharp. Could sit lower though. |
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Jun 3 2009, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
Saw my first one last night.
Black RS with grey hood stripes. Nice looking car. Saw it as I was driving by....no way to see it up close. Maybe I can locate it tonight and check it out closer. |
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Jun 3 2009, 09:06 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 18-November 05 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 978 |
I saw a yellow one at a local dealer. Sure looked damn ugly to me.
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Jun 3 2009, 09:19 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
My buddy stopped by with his Black 1SS /RS Memorial Day weekend. Looks pretty sweet.
We spend 5 minutes looking for the battery and finallly gave up. Owners manual sends you in circles. |
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Jun 3 2009, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jun 3 2009, 04:19 PM) Owners manual sends you in circles. Had to cut costs SOMEWHERE......manuals written in Chinese and then POORLY translated......LOL |
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Jun 3 2009, 11:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
QUOTE We spend 5 minutes looking for the battery and finallly gave up. I knew it was big, but didn't know it was THAT big! But this is a Camaro - just look around the cooling system, you'll find it! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Jason |
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Jun 4 2009, 01:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 19-June 04 From: Zanesville, Ohio Member No.: 369 |
My dad told me the dealership in my old home town is charging a 10K premium over sticker. They must not be too concerned about that 'dealer closings' thing...
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Jun 4 2009, 03:07 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
QUOTE (SSTAT @ Jun 3 2009, 09:51 PM) My dad told me the dealership in my old home town is charging a 10K premium over sticker. They must not be too concerned about that 'dealer closings' thing... My buddy ordered his last year - was supposedly one of the first in the area to order. Since he ordered it he paided sticker, right around $30K. I don't think that is a bad deal at all. He's considering selling it for a 10K profit, which he should since he is very very very in debt, but he won't because, well, thats the reason he is in debt. |
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Jun 4 2009, 03:35 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 115 Joined: 7-March 07 Member No.: 1,712 |
The battery is in the trunk (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Jun 4 2009, 03:42 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
QUOTE (LS1_Alex @ Jun 3 2009, 11:35 PM) The battery is in the trunk (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) GOOD! he doesn't have to move it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jun 4 2009, 05:41 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 18-November 05 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 978 |
QUOTE (SSTAT @ Jun 3 2009, 08:51 PM) My dad told me the dealership in my old home town is charging a 10K premium over sticker. They must not be too concerned about that 'dealer closings' thing... That is not going to last very long in this economy. Not with all the great stuff on the market for that price. Hell, you can get a couple year old CPO M3 for less and it is way more car. |
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