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ariZona28 · 02-17-2021, 04:37 PM

Obviously you're not new to the hobby if you've got a pair of 3rd Gens. Same rules apply: price, condition and previous maintenance. Other than the blend door issue I can't think of any major items and even that is not a deal breaker. These are very fine vehicles. If you don't get this particular one keep your eyes on the classified section in this forum. Some very nice ones pop up often.

SSeniorMoment · 02-17-2021, 04:43 PM

My almost 11-year-old SS (38K miles) has been heavily modded, always reliable and it still gets compliments.

AC still runs strong in the Arizona heat, fun to drive and crazy fast.

romcjr · 02-17-2021, 04:50 PM

Thanks for all the reply's guy's . The car I'm looking at is $21790 with 69k miles . And as a sidenote , I think I just bought it as I got a response from the dealer that everything is a go !! I am buying this car from a dealer two hundred miles away , so the salesman sent me a walkaround video with the car running . It sounds pretty good !
Again I appreciate everyone's feedback and will continue to visit and absorb the knowledge !!!

romcjr · 02-17-2021, 05:12 PM

Until I get the new car here , here is a pic of one of my third gen's . This is the daily driver . Also a pic of them side by side .

silversleeper · 02-17-2021, 05:16 PM

I like orange too, so

The price sounds good, as IDK if it was inflation or the other explainations but used cars jumped 10-15% 6mo ago, and this looks like it has the upgraded package with HUD and all, so price is fair.

If it were mine I'd do a "stage 1" cam lifters and springs to get more performance and peace of mind due to the AFM lifter possible failure (tune also required). Or spring failure with good brand aftermarket springs.

If you are thinking of exhaust upgrades, you can also google j pipe as well as the AFM failure mentioned above. Those would be 2 topics / threads I'd read up on.

With a cam and tune I'd like that car too. Don't have to get crazy with mods and you might not have the AFM failure as others have said they've been lucky so far.

That's a clean 3rd. Many of us have owned them, I got rid of my two 3rds to get the 5th. To get the most performance per $ this was the way to go. Restoring up a 3rd and buying an entire drivetrain to try to get good brakes and hp without breaking was going to break the bank.

SummitWhite11 · 02-17-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by romcjr

Until I get the new car here , here is a pic of one of my third gen's . This is the daily driver . Also a pic of them side by side .

Nice! I miss all of my Third Gens! My first was an 89 IROC-Z vert, second was a 92' RS coupe and third was an 87 IROC-Z T-top. I am loving my 2010 2LT/RS which has been modded to fit my needs along with the prior owner giving it the ZL1 love by adding the OEM appearance package on it. My next Third Gen will be either an 82-84 Trans Am or an 87-89 GTA.

Moto-Mojo · 02-17-2021, 06:01 PM

She’ll make a fine companion to your 3rd Gens. It’s a nice day in CA today and I had fun with my Camaro on the dry, sunny roads. I’ve had a 5th Gen’s since 2012. LT 45th. Now the SS. They never get too old. But obviously you knew that!

ariZona28 · 02-17-2021, 08:04 PM

Since I'm always looking for an excuse to show off my Dads ride here it is. '85 Z28 w/ 383, built 700R4 and Moser 12-bolt 3.73. You can see why it was important for me to get a white Z.

*mlee* · 02-17-2021, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by romcjr

Until I get the new car here , here is a pic of one of my third gen's . This is the daily driver . Also a pic of them side by side .

Very nice... and congrats on the 5th Gen. You won't be disappointed.

Tarendor · 02-17-2021, 10:34 PM

Hello there, welcome to the club, just get use to admitting that "Mod sickness" is real.

Tony-8 · 02-18-2021, 05:38 AM

Congrats on the new ride! Looks like you found an awesome car at a good price. I LOVE my 2014 2SS and looked for two years to find a car that was built exactly the way I would have ordered it from the factory. Last summer, I paid $10K more than you did, the only differences being this car had 4K miles on it and is an LS3 convertible.

I'll never sell mine and I fully endorse your decision. Good luck with her!

Ashen 6.2 · 02-18-2021, 05:43 AM

Congrats! Give us some pics when you get it.

lbls1 · 02-18-2021, 08:38 AM

The only thing I can advise is to shop around. Don't get settled on one car; You can often find others in better condition and lower mileage at or near the offer price. However, if this is the best condition example in your opinion for the price, then don't hesitate. The 5th gen Camaro is awesome.

chevyz1 · 02-18-2021, 08:43 AM

Congrats on the new ride! I finally got mine a few weeks ago too after waiting to be able to afford and find the right one!

02-17-2021, 04:37 PM	#15
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,265	Obviously you're not new to the hobby if you've got a pair of 3rd Gens. Same rules apply: price, condition and previous maintenance. Other than the blend door issue I can't think of any major items and even that is not a deal breaker. These are very fine vehicles. If you don't get this particular one keep your eyes on the classified section in this forum. Some very nice ones pop up often. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

02-17-2021, 04:50 PM	#17
romcjr Drives: Two 1984 Z28 / 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: WALLER , TEXAS Posts: 254 View My Garage	Thanks for all the reply's guy's . The car I'm looking at is $21790 with 69k miles . And as a sidenote , I think I just bought it as I got a response from the dealer that everything is a go !! I am buying this car from a dealer two hundred miles away , so the salesman sent me a walkaround video with the car running . It sounds pretty good ! Again I appreciate everyone's feedback and will continue to visit and absorb the knowledge !!! Last edited by romcjr; 02-19-2021 at 08:42 AM. Reason: Link no longer valid

02-17-2021, 05:12 PM	#18
romcjr Drives: Two 1984 Z28 / 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: WALLER , TEXAS Posts: 254 View My Garage	Until I get the new car here , here is a pic of one of my third gen's . This is the daily driver . Also a pic of them side by side . Attached Images

02-17-2021, 06:01 PM	#21
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,986	She’ll make a fine companion to your 3rd Gens. It’s a nice day in CA today and I had fun with my Camaro on the dry, sunny roads. I’ve had a 5th Gen’s since 2012. LT 45th. Now the SS. They never get too old. But obviously you knew that! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

02-17-2021, 08:04 PM	#22
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,265	Since I'm always looking for an excuse to show off my Dads ride here it is. '85 Z28 w/ 383, built 700R4 and Moser 12-bolt 3.73. You can see why it was important for me to get a white Z. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

02-17-2021, 04:43 PM	#16
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	My almost 11-year-old SS (38K miles) has been heavily modded, always reliable and it still gets compliments. AC still runs strong in the Arizona heat, fun to drive and crazy fast.

02-17-2021, 05:16 PM	#19
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,490	I like orange too, so The price sounds good, as IDK if it was inflation or the other explainations but used cars jumped 10-15% 6mo ago, and this looks like it has the upgraded package with HUD and all, so price is fair. If it were mine I'd do a "stage 1" cam lifters and springs to get more performance and peace of mind due to the AFM lifter possible failure (tune also required). Or spring failure with good brand aftermarket springs. If you are thinking of exhaust upgrades, you can also google j pipe as well as the AFM failure mentioned above. Those would be 2 topics / threads I'd read up on. With a cam and tune I'd like that car too. Don't have to get crazy with mods and you might not have the AFM failure as others have said they've been lucky so far. That's a clean 3rd. Many of us have owned them, I got rid of my two 3rds to get the 5th. To get the most performance per $ this was the way to go. Restoring up a 3rd and buying an entire drivetrain to try to get good brakes and hp without breaking was going to break the bank.

02-17-2021, 10:34 PM	#24
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Hello there, welcome to the club, just get use to admitting that "Mod sickness" is real. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

02-18-2021, 05:38 AM	#25
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 236	Congrats on the new ride! Looks like you found an awesome car at a good price. I LOVE my 2014 2SS and looked for two years to find a car that was built exactly the way I would have ordered it from the factory. Last summer, I paid $10K more than you did, the only differences being this car had 4K miles on it and is an LS3 convertible. I'll never sell mine and I fully endorse your decision. Good luck with her! Attached Images __________________ Dream it - drive it!

02-18-2021, 05:43 AM	#26
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,017 View My Garage	Congrats! Give us some pics when you get it. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

02-18-2021, 08:38 AM	#27
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,037	The only thing I can advise is to shop around. Don't get settled on one car; You can often find others in better condition and lower mileage at or near the offer price. However, if this is the best condition example in your opinion for the price, then don't hesitate. The 5th gen Camaro is awesome. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

02-18-2021, 08:43 AM	#28
chevyz1 Wife named it "Ghost" Drives: 2012 Camaro Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NM Posts: 64 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride! I finally got mine a few weeks ago too after waiting to be able to afford and find the right one! __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Summit White