[GRTJBMuscle16]

I've read quite a bit about the 2016 camaro, and I've decided on a 2016 convertible.

I have made two offers on the 2016 2LT RS manual 6 speed convertible in the last week and to say I'm excited about getting one is an understatement. I drove a nissan 240sx 5 speed for 18 years and loved it although I understand it's not a highly sought after sports car.

This vehicle will be my primary car. I'm single, kids are grown, and I do triathlons. I was thinking that I could put cardboard in the back seat and put my bike back there disassembled, especially if the rear seats fold down. I'll still have my high mileage crew cab truck, so worst case, I'll use it to travel to triathlons and training rides, but I was wondering if the convertible back seats can be folded down or removed temporarily. I've searched the forums and haven't found an answer, so I was hoping someone who owns one could chime in.

Also, I'm looking at KBB for my sanity check on defining a "good deal". Is this accurate, or is their value low? One of my offers was slightly higher than the KBB value, and one was slightly lower.

Thanks for any insight or advice you can provide.

[richm]

Hi,

I have a 2016 RS Turbo4 convertible and unfortunately the seats do not fold down, due to the need for extra structural support I believe. It's a great car, although not exactly the most practical vehicle, especially if it's your sole car. The back seat is tiny too, as is the trunk when the top is down.

[Yellow6thGen]

There is a hitch alreadynout for it to mount a bike rack onto like a trailer hitch mount.

[JeffFox]

Back seat is tiny, do not think a disassembled bike would fit very well if at all. Had my dealer add Thule bicycle rack compatible hitch receiver 1 1/4" for $182.27 including tax. Rated up to 160lbs. Matched black trim of rear bumper nicely and has not been an issue on elevated ramps, aprons or driveways. Also contemplating using it to mount a platform for baggage on road trips.

[SomeGeoffGuy]

I put a bike hitch on my 2012 for a Thule rack. It sat good but I had to run a secondary strap through the body behind the license plate to keep it from swinging hard on bumps. Not sure where you could run that strap on the new ones.

-Geoff

[Chickenshift]

Originally Posted by JeffFox

Back seat is tiny, do not think a disassembled bike would fit very well if at all. Had my dealer add Thule bicycle rack compatible hitch receiver 1 1/4" for $182.27 including tax. Rated up to 160lbs. Matched black trim of rear bumper nicely and has not been an issue on elevated ramps, aprons or driveways. Also contemplating using it to mount a platform for baggage on road trips.

I just wanted to make sure you and did put that hitch on a 2016 or 17 convertible. I have a 2016 SS convertible that I would like to put a receiver hitch on. That way I can carry two bicycles or a JetSki trailer combo that weighs about 1200 pounds . I would have to use an inch and a quarter adapter for my current2" accessories to fit. However they make those. I have not found a site that sells a Thule receiver hitch, they have several Thule accessories.

[Chickenshift]

I'm sure you've already thought of this. However, if you took the front wheel off the bike opened the top and set them in the backseat then close the top I'll bet it would fit fine.

[Donner]

Originally Posted by Chickenshift

I just wanted to make sure you and did put that hitch on a 2016 or 17 convertible. I have a 2016 SS convertible that I would like to put a receiver hitch on. That way I can carry two bicycles or a JetSki trailer combo that weighs about 1200 pounds . I would have to use an inch and a quarter adapter for my current2" accessories to fit. However they make those. I have not found a site that sells a Thule receiver hitch, they have several Thule accessories.

I have a 17 SS2 convertible (50th edition) and put the bike hitch on mine. The welding shop cut of 1.25 out and put on a 2.0 since all of attachments are of the 2 inch variety. It's the one that bolts to the rear bumper mount bolts; I watched part of the reassembly. That thing is really stout but it will not pull the kind of weight that you are talking about. They are rated for just over 130 pounds or so. There wasn't a wiring kit out yet either; the 6th gens use LED tail lights and that is a very fine gauge wire.

Here's an image of the hitch of the Mighty HABU whilst sitting on the rack (getting her new feet in this pick).

Kindest,

Donner

[JeffFox]

Yes I had a Chevy dealer order and install a Chevy approved hitch receiver on my 2016 SS Camaro convertible. It is Chevy compatible but no Chevy warranty as it is not made by Chevy and NOT to be used for towing. Thule and other bike racks are 1 1/4 inch so no need for adapter.
Live in WI, bought the car in November, added hitch in December, drove a few more days then stored the car so I have not used the receiver yet.
My thinking is that putting a greasy, dirty bicycle in and out of the back seat would be cumbersome and time consuming at best, potentially hurt my back and damage bike,the interior or top quite easily so why not get a receiver. No issues with the appearance of the receiver or ground clearance.

[GRTJBMuscle16]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm flying to Ohio tomorrow to get my car! I live in TN, and I'm driving it back. I started to ask them to add the hitch as part of the deal, but I thought it may be less risk to just get it done at a local dealer so I can go back to them if there are issues.

[GRTJBMuscle16]

Looks great! Your post reminded me of another pretty important question and I may need to put it in another thread, but... what if I have a flat? There's no spare, and I know they have "run flat" tires, but I don't know much at all about that type of tire.

Originally Posted by Donner

I have a 17 SS2 convertible (50th edition) and put the bike hitch on mine. The welding shop cut of 1.25 out and put on a 2.0 since all of attachments are of the 2 inch variety. It's the one that bolts to the rear bumper mount bolts; I watched part of the reassembly. That thing is really stout but it will not pull the kind of weight that you are talking about. They are rated for just over 130 pounds or so. There wasn't a wiring kit out yet either; the 6th gens use LED tail lights and that is a very fine gauge wire.

Here's an image of the hitch of the Mighty HABU whilst sitting on the rack (getting her new feet in this pick).

Kindest,

Donner

[Donner]

Originally Posted by GRTJBMuscle16

Looks great! Your post reminded me of another pretty important question and I may need to put it in another thread, but... what if I have a flat? There's no spare, and I know they have "run flat" tires, but I don't know much at all about that type of tire.

Thank you. I agree on the thought about tires as well. In my method of thinking, flats on cars without spare tires are handled just like getting a flat on a motorbike. That's why engineers invented cell phones. Or, keep Onstar and they will send out a truck and take it to a dealership...

Kindest,

Donner

[GRTJBMuscle16]

I got it, and absolutely love it! It's so fun to drive, I'm afraid I'm going to put 40 or 50K miles a year on it! Here it is...

[Diggitydog]

That is a really sharp looking unit. The lines are great. Good color choice too.