01-25-2023, 03:22 PM | #15 | |
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There are people that have had issues like that with a new car too. Anyone looking at used should do their homework and inspect the car to make sure it's all good. There are a shit ton of good used Camaros out there and just because some you are scared to buy one, does not mean that the OP should have the same fears. As someone that has spent 20+ years in the business, dealer demos don't typically get driven hard. They almost always have the proper maintenance done as well. I would not be scared at all of a dealership demo but I'd put my eyes on it and drive it before I signed paperwork. |
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01-25-2023, 04:20 PM | #16 |
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https://caredge.com/chevrolet/camaro/depreciation
For the milage it isn't too bad. My 93 Z28 was slightly used and never gave me a problem before I sank in it. |
01-25-2023, 04:33 PM | #17 |
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Car was driven all 4K miles by the sales manager at the dealership, and it was not a rental and does have a clean Carfax and never been titled. I have been back and forth between Red Hot, Summit White and Rapid Blue as my #1 so I guess I could say tied for #1. I think all 3 paint codes look great and I wish I could own one of each. Not sure how all of you decided if you had multiple likes. The only reason I am asking is because we all know how this allocation situation is going. I am on 3 mos and I am getting a bit impatient ONLY because we have this deadline approaching and GM has been quiet about the possibility of a '24 model year. This demo has all my specs but the sport pedals and illuminated sill plates. Minor. However the thing that hits home the most is what was mentioned above , that the custom build goes out the window. I am very particular about anything I own. I would always prefer new over used because we just don't know the backstory. However, I do feel like I do get a little extreme with stuff. If you guys all said that is a helluva deal DO IT, it would at least make me more open to it. I know at the end of the day it's my decision but I also like to bounce things off people to get their opinion. I have learned some good lessons in life listening to what others before me have done. My only other concern and it's my biggest Is what super_sxxy323 said. I would get the call for allocation the following Thursday. That would be my luck. Some good feedback here. I am going to wait until tomorrow and see what happens. It is my Birthday Friday so wouldn't that call for allocation be a wonderful gift tomorrow!?
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01-25-2023, 04:36 PM | #18 |
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If you hold out on an allocation, there's no guarantee you'll ever get it. Camaro has the biggest question mark in terms of allocations. GM can also decide to pull the plug at any time and then it's all done.
I suggest that if you're happy with the way the demo is equipped and it's condition, get it. For me, the risk of not getting one would outweigh the risk of not being happy with a car that has almost everything I want. |
01-25-2023, 04:46 PM | #19 | |
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01-25-2023, 04:48 PM | #20 | |
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What year? Auto or manual? Sounds like a helluva lot of miles for a Demo if its new. |
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01-25-2023, 04:57 PM | #21 |
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01-25-2023, 05:01 PM | #22 |
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For me, the Camaro is an indulgence and a luxury item. I want it but I don't need it. That's how I approached my Gen5 purchase, which was ordered to my exact spec, and that's how I intend to approach my Gen6 replacement. If I get timed out by GM decisions, well then I'll move on to another muscle car.
Also the experience of taking delivery of a car with two miles on the odometer is priceless. |
01-25-2023, 05:19 PM | #23 | |
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01-25-2023, 05:25 PM | #24 |
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There is possibly nothing wrong with the car and if it was me I would ask them to include at no cost an extended warranty because of it being a demo. If you really like the SS then go for it. That Rapid Blue is a cool looking color to me but if your heart is set on getting an SS with the options/color you want then go that route. Good luck!
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01-25-2023, 05:30 PM | #25 |
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01-25-2023, 06:39 PM | #26 |
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If it wasn’t a loaner (salesman aren’t getting a Camaro demo) I’d do it. Buy 4k in mods (BC forged wheels for me)
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01-25-2023, 07:27 PM | #27 |
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You can guarantee that it didn't get the recommend 1500 miles of break in before it was driven hard (and probably no oil changes at 500 miles and 1500 miles which are also recommended). It might have been driven with cheaper low octane (and/or non-Top Tier) gas rather than the recommend premium Top Tier gas. Unless you were going to do all of this stuff yourself anyways or unless you are only planning to keep it for a few years, the demo is not worth it IMO. These things could reduce the reliability of the car over the long term.
It has probably also been through automatic carwashes which cause swirls in the paint. The manual advises to hand wash the car. Swirls can be corrected by polishing the car but each time you polish it the process removes some of the thickness of the clear coat. |
01-25-2023, 07:34 PM | #28 |
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I bought a dealer 3rd gen with 5K miles and I ended up putting 100K+ with no issues before I sold it. However, the important thing with me is getting a color I want. You are going to have to look at it every day, don’t regret it.
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