JohnnyBfromPeoria
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Reged: 06/10/02
Posts: 5080
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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I had a first generation Scion xB. Not too exciting. I bought it new in 2004 and put 155K on it for work, mostly. I decided to get something else.
It's a '12 Camaro LS, the base model, no options besides floor mats. Six speed manual. It runs.
John B.
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'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins
'86 SWB Auto, 2" BL, 33" BFG KM-2's
2012 Chevy Camaro LS V6/M6 IPF S/C
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haztoys
Rock Warrior
Reged: 08/03/09
Posts: 629
Loc: Prescott AZ
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rxinhed
The Mitsubishi Parts Guy
Reged: 02/21/05
Posts: 5896
Loc: Gerber, CA
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...and it's so....black.... 
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hazy_daze
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/22/07
Posts: 4609
Loc: Athens, Georgia
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Nice car Johnny. And thanks for the Sir Mix Alot reference Russell. Now I'm singing it in my head...
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Just another idiot...
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rxinhed
The Mitsubishi Parts Guy
Reged: 02/21/05
Posts: 5896
Loc: Gerber, CA
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I was going more on about the transport ship of the band "Danger Zone" from Hitchhiker's Guide...and how Arthur Dent describes it.
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Elbow_Greese
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 01/27/03
Posts: 1337
Loc: Three Oaks, MI
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Quote:
I was going more on about the transport ship of the band "Danger Zone" from Hitchhiker's Guide...and how Arthur Dent describes it.
Excellent!
I was thinking the same thing!
Helps that I was watching the old TV series (all 6ish episodes), as well as Red Dwarf.
Good stuff.
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1986 Toyota Pickup extracab longbed "Woody edition", No longer 2wd!
SAS - 33's, 5.29's, lockright rear
SR5 guage cluster - glowing red.
94 2wd v6 - my "DD"
04 Outback Wagon- wife's/family car
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TOASTY
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Reged: 01/17/02
Posts: 5018
Loc: Gilbert AZ, US.
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Love it!
This one is for you JBFP good song for this post
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Az Crew, full fledged member!
"Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K." -Ted.
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JohnnyBfromPeoria
Trail Leader
Reged: 06/10/02
Posts: 5080
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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B'in Camaro - Dead Milkman
John B.
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dadrab
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 01/26/04
Posts: 2389
Loc: Augusta, Ga.
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Nice car, JBP. I'll wager you'll enjoy that very much. And, a 6-speed too? Mighty fine choice.
Since we're tossing out musical reminders, how 'bout THIS one from the boys in Purple or, perhaps, THIS from the same guys.
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87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.
89 LWB Montero LS -
Rebuilt engine,
Tunes added.
Oscar Wilde: "Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes."
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BottomFeeder
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 10/25/02
Posts: 1437
Loc: OKC, OK
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I think this one is more suitable:
A more suitable song choice
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Midwest US AZ Member
1990 Montero LS LWB, 33's, Cheapass Lift, 2" body lift, Dual BoUnCyS, Dual LSD's, KC's.
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JohnnyBfromPeoria
Trail Leader
Reged: 06/10/02
Posts: 5080
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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More suitable...because you HAVE a Galaxie 500! And it's rockin'.
John B.
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justice
Roll Me Over
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Posts: 3163
Loc: Coastal N Carolina, USA
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Johnny's possie is on Broadway....
So what are your thoughts on this thing? Hows it working out? V6 fast enough?
I've been lusting after one of those retro Dodge Challengers but probably get the R/T manual trans with the smaller hemi..not as quick as the Camaro but its big, slow powerfull like me  It's between that and a newish bass boat...Decisions decisions..
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99 Gen 2.5, fixing, awaiting build
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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JohnnyBfromPeoria
Trail Leader
Reged: 06/10/02
Posts: 5080
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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Justice, I've been looking at your fishing pictures on Facebook. You are killin' me, man! Although I'm not a seafood person, I do like to fish and you are in a great place to let the lures fly.
As far as the V-6 goes, OMG...the thing is rippin'. You do have to keep the revs on the boil, but there's no disappointment. I got 26.5 mpg on a 421 mile trip a couple of weeks ago, and the thing catches some tire squeal in 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. Mods are coming for the LFX engine (new designation for '12; previous version was known as the LLT) that can push it near 400 hp without forced induction, at least when hotter cams become available.
I'm impressed with the enthusiasm some vendors have shown jumping in on both engine and suspension mods, particularly Pedders, who has a multi-part write-up on their web site regarding a step-by-step process that can really transform this already very well-built machine.
The car comes with a very substantial standard equipment list. Even as a base level car, I want for nothing.
At least with a Challenger, you can use the back seat. I wouldn't force anyone into the so-called back seat of a new Camaro, unless they were foreign combatants. That might just reform them, it's that bad. I use it for work samples, etc., and no one will ever ride back there.
John B.
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