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Old 02-17-2006, 07:47 PM
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Today I finally bought a White 1999 SS Camaro. Well I didnt, it was an early graduation gift from my parents. Im still in High School and will turn 18 in about 3 months. Well I had to wait just about 18 months - this is the limit my parents placed on me, I had to drive a Honda and prove I wasnt a crazy driver- so no tickets in 18 months and viola, here I am the new proud owner of a 6 speed SS Camaro. The car is everything and that much more. Exactly what I wanted and now I feel like sleeping in it, man its a great feeling. Of course I had to rip through the gears, I took it out to a large street thats fairly empty and smashed it, WOW My dad almost crapped himself and it was just great.

Also, I would personally like to thank anyone and everyone who ever answered my questions for Camaros. Since I signed up I have had my share of stupid questions and you guys answered them. I appreciate that. Thank you again. I asked if there was an LS1 in every V8 I have come a long way with these cars and LS1 tech is to thank.

The car is basically bone stock except for the SLP Intake and Lid along with an electric cutout. It will stay stock until I actually have money to spare for mods. I love the 6 speeds and Im still a rook on it...it actually stalled on me on a hill a couple of streets down I pretty much got the hang of it now though, except the hill lol.

As soon as I find the stupid hookup for the Camera and the computer I will post some pictures I took after having it washed.

The car was purchased for $13,700 and it has 54,9xx miles. Do you guys think this was a fair price? It was a private party deal and the miles were very low for the 1999.

Thank you LS1tech.com. You have changed my life and saved me from rice!!
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I had to drive a Honda and prove I wasnt a crazy driver- so no tickets in 18 months and viola, here I am the new proud owner of a 6 speed SS Camaro.

congradulations, yeah i went 4 years and 4 shitty cars no tickets, got the camaro, two tickets in two months. watch that right foot. and be carefull in the rain
Old 02-17-2006, 08:31 PM
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Seems really, really expensive to me...

But who cares, you have your dream car, and thats all that matters, thats the **** man! Keep her dirty side down and between the ditches
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Spuds
Seems really, really expensive to me...

But who cares, you have your dream car, and thats all that matters, thats the **** man! Keep her dirty side down and between the ditches
i disagree, its a normal price, its good if it was in good condition
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Excellent Condition

Im also in SoCal where the market for these cars is horrible.
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That price is about what it should be, considering its CA.
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all depends on the condition and miles which we dont have if it is in great condition then its worth a little more.
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Congratulations on the new ride! I'm starting to really like white SS's. Seems like a pretty good price too. Watch that lead foot. haha.
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Originally Posted by WhiteKnightZ28
That price is about what it should be, considering its CA.
I agree ,that price is on the money.
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Spuds
Seems really, really expensive to me...

But who cares, you have your dream car, and thats all that matters, thats the **** man! Keep her dirty side down and between the ditches

I disagree too. It's a little high for this market, but for Cali, he got a fair deal.
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Wow, I wish my family was well off enough to give me a $13k car for poppin out of High School. I just got dinner at Olive Garden.
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congrats on the new car!
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Wow, I wish my family was well off enough to give me a $13k car for poppin out of High School. I just got dinner at Olive Garden.
LOL, Ive earned this car. My grades have been superb all through HS and I should be attending the University of La Verne in a couple of months. I payed 4 Grand for my old car and sold it, used the profit and my parents payed the rest
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Congrats man. i can imagine how you feel. tell me, does it look anything like this?



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Congrats dude. well done
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congratulations on the car...just be careful as you are a new driver...these cars can get out of control quite easily if you don't keep your right foot in line
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Ummm, its similar to the white SS that was posted but its a hardtop and has the Silver Zr1 wheels. I couldnt post pictures because they were in .jpg format, how do I change them to post ?
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i got a ticket on the way home from getting my SS.
never had one before that lol
now i get pulled over for fun
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Ummm, its similar to the white SS that was posted but its a hardtop and has the Silver Zr1 wheels. I couldnt post pictures because they were in .jpg format, how do I change them to post ?
sweet man. a hardtop is a rare commodity. if you keep it for awhile itll be a collectors item. hardtop ss....not that common. congrats again. I guess know you can see why im partial to white SS's. good luck with it.
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Awesome car. Post some pic's.



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