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**SmallHurst** · #1 07-24-2006, 08:54 PM

As a gen X'er myself, I have to respond that there are more than just a few of us that have the car of our dreams sitting in the spare stall of the garage, but multiply by many times the numbers that want these cars. Currently, I have my car by shear 'want' and determination. I was 25 years old when I picked my car up. I had no debt, I had nobody depending on me, I lived in the back of an old boarding house and ate a great deal of peanut butter to buy and make that car what it is today. And the fact is, I would not change a thing. It may be correct that the market may drop some, but that will only be until the Gen X group has kids off to college and they have some disposable income. I can see Ferrari's and Porsche's being purchased, but there are a great number like myself that will be collecting these cars when they become available and the bank account allows.

firstgenaddict · #2 07-24-2006, 09:07 PM

Some of my friends have Porsches (all GenXers), I have had Porsches, would rather have MUSCLE CARS.
The owner of the Black 69 RS/Z has a 02 911 Cab. He told me the other day that he wants to get rid of the Porsche and buy a 67-69 Camaro Conv with auto and A/C so his wife can drive it. He said that there is nothing like stabbing the throttle and getting instant power...unlike a high revving small displacement where you have to wait on the power.

Stuart Adams · #3 07-24-2006, 11:06 PM

There is never and end that pleases everyone in these discussions. New cars should not be compared to a 40 year old camaros, chevelle, etc.

There will always be a market for the ferrari's etc and muscle cars. Not all muscle cars are collectables either.

I was not attracted to these cars because of money. The dollar value or rarity has nothing to do if I like the car or not. We buy cars that loose money everyday, so if it was strictly an investment we would all be driving collectables to work. I don't think you can always say investment with muscle cars, for me its just icing on the cake and a way for us to somehow justify it to the wife!

Buyer beware for sure. This site is awesome at ratting these cars out.

**SuperNovaSS** · #4 07-24-2006, 11:14 PM

Frank,

You are awesome! I look forward to meeting you someday. My attitude parellels yours. Many cars that are looked at as survivors today went through the ringer quite a few times and lived to tell about it. Being careful is one thing but being a hermet is something totally different.

Jason

**Steve Shauger** · #5 07-24-2006, 10:21 PM

I'm not sure if my son is a Gen X'r but he is 21 and already bought his own survivor second gen z28 camaro. He enjoys driving it and ALL his friends especially the girls love the car. I hope I had some influence (positive) on his interest in these cars. It not a super car, but if his interest, desire and bank account allows he will purchase another one.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #6 07-24-2006, 11:25 PM

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As a gen X'er myself, I have to respond that there are more than just a few of us that have the car of our dreams sitting in the spare stall of the garage, but multiply by many times the numbers that want these cars. Currently, I have my car by shear 'want' and determination. I was 25 years old when I picked my car up. I had no debt, I had nobody depending on me, I lived in the back of an old boarding house and ate a great deal of peanut butter to buy and make that car what it is today. And the fact is, I would not change a thing. It may be correct that the market may drop some, but that will only be until the Gen X group has kids off to college and they have some disposable income. I can see Ferrari's and Porsche's being purchased, but there are a great number like myself that will be collecting these cars when they become available and the bank account allows.

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Ditto, 'xcept I was 26!

machinist · #7 07-25-2006, 05:04 AM

Ok we have gone 12 pages and still we do not know what has happened to the deal with Dave Castine. Was it a real deal?
Was it a fishing post or whats up. Does anyone have any info?

Johnny

nuch_ss396 · #8 07-25-2006, 06:31 AM

Who cares! This has been entertaining on its own right.

Oooh look! This starts lucky page 13......

**Born30YrsLate** · #9 07-25-2006, 06:34 AM

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Was it a fishing post or whats up.

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Deep Sea...

L78 ELCAMINO · #10 07-25-2006, 11:16 AM

The entire market craze reminds me of a friend in California who started a door hardware polishing business with himself and one truck. He would go to an exclusive area to perform his service, within a day half the homes on the block were calling wanting theirs done. Four years later, 12 trucks and 30 employees. Hmmmmmmm.

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