[SeattleCarGuy]

Lots of energy on this thread, but then again, everyone is entitled to their opinions and everyone can spend their own money the way they want to.

Personally, I really like L78 Camaro's, Nova's and Chevelle's. I am about 30% through my own frame-off restoration on a '69 L78 Nova bought from a member here. I paid $20k for a project L78 Nova. Maybe I could have found one cheaper, bargained harder or held out for the best deal, but to me it was a fair deal for a restorable car with original drivetrain. I love doing the work myself, all I can except the body work and paint and a few little things I farm out. But hours upon hours upon hours spent in my shop after wife and kid have gone to bed are pure heaven to me and allow me to forget work stress, economy stress and everything else. It will probably cost me all in $45k to restore my Nova, so I'll be in it for $65k. I don't care, as I plan on keeping the car and adding another one to my collection when its done by seeking out another L78 Camaro, Z-28 Camaro or LS6 Chevelle to do. Its what I enjoy doing and when my 4 year old is a bit older, he'll hopefully join me out there before bed time. I don't think we have to look at every car out there as something we'd be underwater on or as a POS, etc. To each his own. If I'm dumb enough to pay $20k for a restorable L78 Nova, I'd surely pay $30k for this Camaro. And, if my Nova were 90% done right now, I'd end this debate by buying this Camaro.

At any rate, we all enjoy the hobby for different reasons, as it should be.