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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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So Long Fellow Miniots!

It's been a great ride and I will miss my Mini, But I just fell in love with the new Camaro. So I just pulled the trigger on a 2012 Camaro ss 45th Anniversary Edition 426 HP and a 6 speed..it's just awsome!......Still miss the Mini thou...
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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good luck with the Camaro. Post up some pics of it.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Didn't even know who you were.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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See Ya....
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Enjoy the Camaro SS... 426 hp Wow!!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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If something's not continuous, do you really get to tally the anniversary? If I divorce my wife and we remarry 10 years from now, will we be having our 16th anniversary that year?

I suppose it's accurate to say it's been 45 years since the original Camaro was introduced, but it hardly seems right to celebrate the anniversary...
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Didn't even know who you were.
Have you ever noticed it is the ones with a very low post count that feel the need to say goodbye? The oldies just disappear...

Good luck with your new ride anyway.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Why not a ZL1.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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A coworker bought one and loves it. Happy trails and don't lose your license.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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Why not a ZL1.

That would be sweet
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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why ?

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Why not a ZL1.
just a bit to much for me, besides if i want to go there, I can just add a Supercharger later, for a lot less money!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Porthos
Didn't even know who you were.
Thats funny,I didn't know you either


Originally Posted by daflake
Have you ever noticed it is the ones with a very low post count that feel the need to say goodbye? The oldies just disappear...

Good luck with your new ride anyway.
I am on a lot of forums, I tend to read a lot and research items I like, and get opinions when I need one,,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks for the memories
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Zl1 is a lot more then just a supercharger.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Zl1 is a lot more then just a supercharger.
ZYeah, i know trans, suspension pieces, etc. kinda like the JCW Cooper & The Stock Mini-S,,,,,,Jeez

 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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post #'s

well, i guess that's one way to get my post count up
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Good choice! I've got a 2012 SS IOM! Love it!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Your local gas stations will love you!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by R56-S
It's been a great ride and I will miss my Mini, But I just fell in love with the new Camaro. So I just pulled the trigger on a 2012 Camaro ss 45th Anniversary Edition 426 HP and a 6 speed..it's just awsome!......Still miss the Mini thou...
I've known 3 people that got them and sold them less then a year later. When Asked they all said the same thing. TOO many blind-spots. But hope you enjoy the Camaro. It is somewhat a nice looking car except looks funny from the back.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Hope you enjoy... they do have a sweet look...
Bet it goes straight really fast, but be careful of the corners
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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I've known 3 people that got them and sold them less then a year later. When Asked they all said the same thing. TOO many blind-spots. But hope you enjoy the Camaro.
My wife had a 2010 SS and did complain a few times about the blind spots.

The main reason we traded was because of the rising fuel prices and fuel mileage.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Good choice! I've got a 2012 SS IOM! Love it!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Too bad the OP didn't/couldn't keep both!

I'm sure this doesn't apply to the OP but generally people buy cars for the "envy" factor. Believe it or not, the mini will win this category between a Camaro hands down! I'm sure ALL of you have people walking up you and ask questions about your mini everywhere you go. You probably have gotten a "thumbs-up" from people that are driving down the road!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ITMVSME
I've known 3 people that got them and sold them less then a year later. When Asked they all said the same thing. TOO many blind-spots. But hope you enjoy the Camaro. It is somewhat a nice looking car except looks funny from the back.
I just sold mine last week for a '10 Mini Cooper S after 11 months.

Hi all BTW!
 
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