View Full Version : Whats the f/body demographic here?
1320B4U
01-23-2012, 02:33 PM
Am i wrong, or does the majority of 'active' folks here have 4th gen camaro/birds? Just something i honed in on. I've seen a few 1st gens, not too many 2nd, a few 3rds, majority of 4ths and 1 or 2 5ths.
WildBillyT
01-23-2012, 02:34 PM
The majority of people on here are 4th gen guys.
I'd guess
1.) 4th gen
2.) 3rd gen
3.) 1st gen and 5th gen tie
4.) 2nd gen
Slow-V6
01-23-2012, 02:51 PM
I have 2 4th gens. I mostly hang out with 4th gen people at car shows..
I personally have had 1 2nd gen, about 20 3rd gens, and 9 4th gens.
Only got a 97 Firebird left which is slowly getting parted out.
4th gens are just cheap platforms now like 3rd gens used to be.
BullittSVT
01-23-2012, 03:02 PM
I got two 4th gens, it's a Camaro thing.
I want to say age relates directly to ownership of a certain generation IMO. For the most part.. the young guys here either have a 4th/3rd gen and you know us young people love the internet. We use technology more frequent and easier then say most of the older crowd. First and second gens are kind of scarce generally because the owner may be "older", reminds me of the crowds at car shows that all stick together and are oblivious to everyone else there (just like the internet!). Now this is not the case for everyone.. but just my insight on things. I'd personally be on a dedicated forum for those models if I were to suck any info out.
WildBillyT
01-23-2012, 03:23 PM
I got two 4th gens, it's a Camaro thing.
I want to say age relates directly to ownership of a certain generation IMO. For the most part.. the young guys here either have a 4th/3rd gen and you know us young people love the internet. We use technology more frequent and easier then say most of the older crowd. First and second gens are kind of scarce generally because the owner may be "older", reminds me of the crowds at car shows that all stick together and are oblivious to everyone else there (just like the internet!). Now this is not the case for everyone.. but just my insight on things. I'd personally be on a dedicated forum for those models if I were to suck any info out.
Before the Autoguide/IB buyout Camaros.net was HUGE. I joined NastyZ back in 2000 and it was also incredibly busy. Like "can't keep a classified ad on the first page after a few hours" busy. The older crowd has no issues typing.
LS1ow
01-23-2012, 03:25 PM
4th gen is undoubtably the the big player here, just look at the pics from the meets
maroman88
01-23-2012, 04:22 PM
ive got a 3rd gen and 4th gen currently
WiMiMc
01-23-2012, 05:49 PM
I had a 3rd gen, but graduated into a 4th. though i always will dream about owning a 2nd.
coolmanvette75
01-23-2012, 06:07 PM
Just a poor kid with a 4th gen here...
WayFast84
01-23-2012, 06:51 PM
ive got a 3rd gen and 4th gen currently
Samesies.
12secondv6
01-23-2012, 07:39 PM
No f bodies here :(:facepalm:
BonzoHansen
01-23-2012, 07:51 PM
I've owned all of them.
Jersey Mike
01-23-2012, 08:18 PM
Before the Autoguide/IB buyout Camaros.net was HUGE. I joined NastyZ back in 2000 and it was also incredibly busy. Like "can't keep a classified ad on the first page after a few hours" busy. The older crowd has no issues typing.
Ditto this. That previous comment was a little weird. I mean, I can certainly agree that the current 3rd/4th Gen platforms are designated to the 17-25 crowd, as a product of it's current depreciated value. But, when these cars were new and close-to-new, the people building the libraries of information, write-ups, performance products, appearance mods, free mods, track times, etc where all a result of the "older crowd." Heck, I don't know too many 18-year olds that started a forum, or could afford a new car. With most cars, it's the older guys that get it started, then move on when they're bored/the depreciation has brought in a "different" crowd. Enter Current-Owners.
Tally another mark in the 4th Gen category.
I've owned all of them.
Like own to drive or just parts? ;)
I'm a thirdgen guy, damn you Knight Rider!!!! And being a kid when they were new. lol
BonzoHansen
01-23-2012, 08:34 PM
lol, ok you caught me on #4. i did put a few miles on it.
fmybody
01-23-2012, 09:01 PM
had 3rd gen in High School Class of 07, I thought i was so cool with my 87 IROCZ with louvers lol and then got the 4th gen SS in 09 and i think im cool now to :)
fairly cheap and fun to drive!
sweetbmxrider
01-23-2012, 09:07 PM
Had 2 4th gens. Got 1 now.
Artful Dodger
01-23-2012, 09:26 PM
Had a 1st gen, a 2nd gen, 3rd gen, and currently own a 5th gen!
Featherburner
01-23-2012, 09:29 PM
I own a 1st gen and a 4th gen. I had two 3rd gens.
ws6 jim
01-23-2012, 09:50 PM
I have a 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
The 1st and 2nd gens I would want are too nice for me at the moment maybe when I'm older.
S.J.SLEEPER
01-24-2012, 12:07 AM
ive had 1st through 4th....
about 7 or 8 3rd. gens
and 5 4th gens
now only have 92 vert & 00 z28 which neither are being driven :(
88WS-6
01-24-2012, 05:16 AM
The trend seems to lean toward a person owning the f-body that they grew up with. Probably in the 6-12 year old range. I loved Knight Rider when I was like 4 or 5, now I own a 3rd gen.
To me, 4th gens are still too new. When I see them, it triggers the feeling I got when they first came out. I can still remember thinking they looked weird, mostly because they didn't look like a third gen. I would love to own a 4th gen formula or trans am, but my heart sticks with third gens.
Plus 4th gens are a b*tch to work on. And don't get me started on the non-fbody 5th gens...
KevinW
01-24-2012, 07:51 AM
I got two 4th gens, it's a Camaro thing.
I want to say age relates directly to ownership of a certain generation IMO. For the most part.. the young guys here either have a 4th/3rd gen and you know us young people love the internet. We use technology more frequent and easier then say most of the older crowd. First and second gens are kind of scarce generally because the owner may be "older", reminds me of the crowds at car shows that all stick together and are oblivious to everyone else there (just like the internet!). Now this is not the case for everyone.. but just my insight on things. I'd personally be on a dedicated forum for those models if I were to suck any info out.
As an 'older' guy with a 1st gen, I can say the 1st gen was what I grew up seeing and it brings back memories! But been doing the 'internet' thing for quite some time (work in IT!). As to sticking together at cruise nights, its just easier to strike up a conversation if you have something in common. But still appreciate every Gen of Camaros, and welcome hanging out with the 'younger' crowd :D
I agree you get more useful info on a dedicated site (that is why I am on many!), but this being a local NJ forum/club makes this one special!
Hope to meet more of you this year at the meets! I did not make many last year. :(
Anti_Rice_Guy
01-24-2012, 08:27 AM
Price plays a large part too....I'd love a nice first gen but I can't afford it. A 3rd or 4th gen is much more affordable.
98F-1camaro
01-24-2012, 09:00 AM
<------ 4th gen here. Owned it since Oct 2000.
1320B4U
01-24-2012, 10:27 AM
The trend seems to lean toward a person owning the f-body that they grew up with. Probably in the 6-12 year old range. I loved Knight Rider when I was like 4 or 5, now I own a 3rd gen.
To me, 4th gens are still too new. When I see them, it triggers the feeling I got when they first came out. I can still remember thinking they looked weird, mostly because they didn't look like a third gen. I would love to own a 4th gen formula or trans am, but my heart sticks with third gens.
Plus 4th gens are a b*tch to work on. And don't get me started on the non-fbody 5th gens...
So true man. I remember my freshmen h/s yearbook how everyone wished me luck in getting my iroc. Had an '84 junior year that i sold to buy an '89 for senior year...then went to imports for the next 10 years only to return to a 3rd gen again...its just what you grew up with...3rd gens and fox bodies were all around my town in the 90's. Father had a 2nd gen berlinetta growing up and never really dug that body style save for some z's or all t/a's..lol. Its funny now i have the funds to buy a 1st gen but am leaning towards a 5th gen now but am running outta garage space.
WildBillyT
01-24-2012, 10:37 AM
I am kind of indiscriminate with what I like/would own/have owned. The only exception are first and third gen 'birds, which don't do too much for me.
jam01
01-24-2012, 01:35 PM
i have owned quite a few f-body's i think the wife's 5th gen is #18. i still have my 02 ss thought they were done so i had to have one, that and my wife was tired of me spending my money on all my other cars. i like the first gens but i never had a 69, had 70, 72, 75, 77, 79, owned a ****load of third gens, now im down to 2. i like them all, but i still want another chevelle.
shadowfire
01-24-2012, 06:08 PM
i had a iroc but now i have 4th gen ss
MyFirstZ
01-24-2012, 06:16 PM
On my second 4th gen
//<86TA>\\
01-24-2012, 06:57 PM
i have 2 3rd gens, 86 and 92, wouldnt mind a early 2nd gen though.
T69SS
01-25-2012, 01:29 PM
First Gen, but a younger first gen owner (24). Its my hobby/project car
amargari
01-25-2012, 05:52 PM
I have a 2nd Gen that I have owned for over 24 years. I owned an early 3rd Gen back in the 90s.
Fleetwiz
01-25-2012, 07:23 PM
2nd gen here...owned a 1st gen long time ago...try to rent 5th gen when I travel :cool:
Fast92RS
01-25-2012, 07:42 PM
2 third gens here
JL8Jeff
01-25-2012, 10:26 PM
I've been through at least 11 first gen's (still have the current 69 Z28 JL8 car), one 2nd gen (the 1970 L78), and three 4th gen Camaros so far. I'm trying to get the 69 Z28 finished and trying to hold back from buying another 2nd gen to play with but it will be tough if a nice clean car pops up for sale. At least I have the 2 boats to eat away at my wallet even if I only have 1 Camaro right now. :mrgreen:
WayFast84
01-26-2012, 01:20 AM
I feel like I would drive ANY car if I liked it. My first car was a thirdgen because it was cheap and available. When I was looking for a dd in 08 I really wanted an 02 4thgen being that they wee still kind of new but out of my price range. I almost picked up an 80 camaro with a zz4 and th350 but decided that it would be a terrible dd just like the 84 would be. I love almost all fbodies and yes I have my favorites in different generations but I think the real topic of this thread should be jeep demographics.
Tru2Chevy
01-26-2012, 09:37 AM
29 here, have owned 2 3rd gens. I had an '85 Camaro 2.8/A4 car back in high school and I currently have an '87 Camaro that's no where near ready for the road and it pretty much in limbo.
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