SpaZMaN

iTrader: (5)

Alright, so i'm in a situation and i'm trying to decide on what I want to do here. I've been looking into getting a bike recently. If I do so, that means the 99 Camaro has got to go. Its got 103K miles on it, and I owe $4,865 to pay it off. If I did go that route, that would mean to get a DD vehicle, most likely a small/midsized truck for a decent price.

Now heres my housing/job situation. I'm moving to Burbonois and i work in New lenox, which means my commute goes from 15-30min commute to about 40-55min depending on 0500AM traffic.

If i don't get a bike, i'd get another F-body with less miles.

Then there is the MPG thing, having a bike(weather permitting) would be excellent on gas(most likely the truck would be better than the camaro as well)

What would you guys do?

Matt D

iTrader: (49)

Ok, I'm lost. Was it Professor Plum with the candlestick in the convservatory?

SpaZMaN

iTrader: (5)

Cliffnotes:

Sell 99 camaro, get bike and daily driver midsized truck

OR

Sell 99 camaro buy something newer wth less miles and an M6

Matt D

iTrader: (49)

As much commuting as you will be doing, the bike is a bad idea. People in IL do not know how to drive and stupid kids on crotch rockets have pretty much ruined any hope of car/truck drivers to give you the proper road etiquate you deserve. Believe me, I know from personal experience with my bike. I would get a decent DD and use the 2nd gen for racing.

SpaZMaN

iTrader: (5)

Yeah i know i'll have the 2nd gen, the only problem is its a joint thing with me and my dad, and the 71 aint too good on the highway

z11375ss

I would get a ricer that gets like a gazillion mpg to commute for a low price and enjoy the bike in the summer.

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

I'd pass on getting a bike. Most people get bored with them and eventually sell them within a year or two. At least everyone I've known throughout the years. I would only consider one if I lived down south, but thats me.

SpaZMaN

iTrader: (5)

True, this was the other side of my thoughts...


I love my camaro as being a daily, but the problem is i'm having a hard time finding something I like f-body wise.

NBM2001z28

iTrader: (43)

I live on Bourbonnais and drive to new lenox everyday. For one - you cant take 45 - the road is destroyed. I drive a grand prix everyday, i put about 3000 miles on my car every month. I wouldnt grab an f-body for that. Get something normal, enjoy the gas mileage as much as possible and rock out like that.

Side note - where are ya movin too? Which street? It's a small town...

xpndbl3

iTrader: (23)

definitely NOT a camaro for a DD around here. I'd be looking for better mileage and reliability.

b00sted

iTrader: (7)

My camaro got 18 around town if I semi-***** footed it. On the highway in 6th gear it was getting high 20s. As for reliability, I never had one issue. Actually my 2-3 shift fork was bent, but that was due to previous owner sucking at life.

z28berryhill

iTrader: (26)

well..i would say find a nice m6


eff the bike for now...

SpaZMaN

iTrader: (5)

Not sure yet, my Dad recently started as Village Manager there, and i havent gotten my full time department yet, so i have no choice.

lovin myls1

iTrader: (4)

I've got a '99 with a M6 and get around 28 highway (without having any fun).You can have youre cake and eat it too!

EHat911

iTrader: (15)

i drove my 01 WS6 thru the summer with rain and Mickey thompson DR and it was reliable as hell.. and i got about 16-20 mpg city dependsing on my driving mood.. and it wasn an automatic so really i think it jsut come down to u being able to deal with some poor traction every now and then when we get snow and rain.. didnt bother me

BlackFormula01

You can buy a lot of gas for what it will take to pay off your Camaro, buy a DD, and also buy a bike.

Matt D

iTrader: (49)

You can't beat a mid 90s Civic for gas mileage. You can pick one up for around $1,000 or less, and they get 30-35 mpg just in the city driving.

I put a deposit down on a Grand Cherokee tonight and am going to pick it up tomorrow. Woot woot!!!

1_bad_TA

iTrader: (6)

build the **** out of the 99 and get a decent DD?

1_bad_TA

iTrader: (6)

What year cherokee?

SchultzLT1

iTrader: (5)

haha this should have been the OP.

but seriously, pick up a civic for DD duty.

something with sick gas mileage and dependable.