Backing out of car purchase

[scubadawg]

[quote=sphelps;727231]Lets not compare mechanics with photographers.... Ones a trade the other is nothing more than a hobby these days. Professional photography died with the release of digital SLRs.

Sorry but I personally think anyone can get lucky and come up with a few high quality photos with any camera. People pay professionals to document the whole day and produce over 1000 high quality photos. 50% of a wedding day is typically spent in dim lighting conditions and that requires at the very least a full frame camera with good high ISO performance and fast glass; 2.8 or faster.

I agree with the release of Digital cameras, I used to shoot Pro for 12 years, then decided to change profession, how many digital photographers out there can use a full manual camera, and then wait 1 week waiting for their film to get developed at a Pro Lab. I still own my Hasselblad medium format cameras, and I used to shoot a 4 location wedding with 2-3 Pro packs of VPS 120 film, (which is 120 to 180 shots). I have switch to Digital, a number of years ago. 2 - Nikon D200's (for use in my underwater camera housing), Nikon D700, and Nikon D800 (thinking about buying a new underwater housing for the D800 now)

I still shoot for friends and people I know only as a referral. Even with a digital camera, I still shoot only 250- 350 images for the whole day. When you are used to being a film photographer, you are more selective at what you shoot.

Fast Glass is great, in low light, but remember your depth of field is very shallow. So you have to bump your ISO up, in order to get you subject in focus.

Getting but to the OP and cars, its not the purchase of the car, it's the maintenance, my friend purchased a basic Toyota Echo, with free oil changes, every time he went in for a oil change, he ended paying for other thing, here's a good one, you need to have your calipers greased, also your brakes feel spongy, we need to bleed your brakes.

[scubadawg]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Well I have cleaned out my car so I guess that means I'm going through with the purchase. I'm actually getting excited now for the first time.

It's a 2012 Camaro SS, inferno orange and it comes with a few bells and whistles. I was thinking of going to the V6 but gonna stick with what I've picked. I'm gonna have a fun summer!

Congrats, you'll love it, stay with the V8, you'll have more fun, but don't end up like myself and friends on the side of the road

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...type=3&theater

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by lastlight

You sir, are my hero.

BAM

[Coralgurl]

[quote=scubadawg;727267]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Getting but to the OP and cars, its not the purchase of the car, it's the maintenance, my friend purchased a basic Toyota Echo, with free oil changes, every time he went in for a oil change, he ended paying for other thing, here's a good one, you need to have your calipers greased, also your brakes feel spongy, we need to bleed your brakes.

Thanks, I'm sure I'll get the full run down when I pick it up! I'm good with maintenance....usually

I had a toyota as well and had exceptional service, free oil changes and no extra charges. That sucks for your friend!

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by scubadawg

Congrats, you'll love it, stay with the V8, you'll have more fun, but don't end up like myself and friends on the side of the road

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...type=3&theater

That's funny, we're you all racing?

[gregzz4]

I'm guilty of not reading all the posts thoroughly ...

When my wife bought her new Camaro, she researched it for about 1 year
When it came time to buy, they didn't have in stock what she wanted, but a step up
The floor salesman wasn't much help, so she went to the internet guy
He let her test drive it, which apparently doesn't happen much with Camaros and Corvettes
The internet salesman then knocked a big whack off the price of the one they had in stock, as she didn't want all the extras, and she paid basically what she wanted to for a step up

Short story in long version, but, if you're not happy, back away .....

If it's what you want, and the price is close enough to what you feel is right, DO IT

Ya, it's always scary making the commitment, but it's what you were going to do anyway

Lastly, because you started this thread, I'll say this ...

It sounds like you are uncomfortable with what's going on, and, IMHO, you should back away for a week or month to re-think it
In the meantime, get your money back
Why are you questioning yourself is the question I'd be posing to myself

[toytech]

wish you had said it was a camaro , screw the base model ,SS baby all the way , i actualy think they melted down all there v6s to make faster things like tobogans and dishwashers . The LS series of v8 is one of the finest motors out there right now , you wont be disapointed.

[scubadawg]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

That's funny, we're you all racing?

No comment, we were called in by people with cell phones, we were not racing, just following each other, we all got warning letters in the mail, by the RCMP

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I'm guilty of not reading all the posts thoroughly ...

When my wife bought her new Camaro, she researched it for about 1 year
When it came time to buy, they didn't have in stock what she wanted, but a step up
The floor salesman wasn't much help, so she went to the internet guy
He let her test drive it, which apparently doesn't happen much with Camaros and Corvettes
The internet salesman then knocked a big whack off the price of the one they had in stock, as she didn't want all the extras, and she paid basically what she wanted to for a step up

Short story in long version, but, if you're not happy, back away .....

If it's what you want, and the price is close enough to what you feel is right, DO IT

Ya, it's always scary making the commitment, but it's what you were going to do anyway

Lastly, because you started this thread, I'll say this ...

It sounds like you are uncomfortable with what's going on, and, IMHO, you should back away for a week or month to re-think it
In the meantime, get your money back
Why are you questioning yourself is the question I'd be posing to myself

I've been looking at this car for about 2 years now. I've stopped and tire kicked a lot, but the time was never right. Last year my bf and I said for our 40th bays we would get one. I finally talked to a sales person about it, different options etc and did sit on it. Then I took it out for a drive and was in love. I just started typing a long explanation and realized I was getting personal and I don't need to here. I know why I'm questioning this purchase and let's just say its part of who I am. I did the same when setting up my 180 gl tank and still go wtf did I get myself into?? i wanted a 135 gl tank, so the 180 was overwhelming too (see the comparison....). it's change, something completely different and new to me and out of my comfort zone. The fear of regret is not a financial one, I researched pricing before even stepping into the dealership and knew what I'd be looking at. So I figure you only live once, life is too short and it needs to stay fun. Maybe in a few years, I'll be back in a Mazda, but at least I can say I did it.

I truly appreciate the feedback from everyone here.

[scubadawg]

I agree, Life is too short, Enjoy it to the fullest, I always wanted a Porsche, so I finally bought one, a few years ago.

I take a scuba diving vacation every year, sometimes twice a year, since 1998

As everyone said DO IT!!! You only live once.

Here's some photos from last Friday's meet, not sure what they have for Camaro clubs or meets in Calgary

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2170250&type=3