To Camaro, or not to Camaro?

So I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on one of my all-time favorite things in the world. I'm considering the purchase of a first generation Camaro, similar to the beauty above.
But as a conscientious dude in marketing of all things, I'm also trying to think about the consequences of owning a car like this. I mean, when I see dudes driving classic muscle cars like this, I'm honestly envious. But I have a feeling that when other people see dudes driving souped up, loud, tire-squealing hot rods, some of them think: "That guy's making up for something - down there..."
I'd like some opinions from my devout readers. Let me know what you think. On a scale of 1-10, 1 being "Do what you want, it's a badass ride!" and 10 being "Dude, seriously?"