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Rhyder · 05-11-2023, 07:44 PM

Soo, I am looking at a 2012 manual. Not really all that excited about a manual, in ATL traffic it can be a pain, but the price and miles are hard to resist.

So, I know about most of the issues on a 2012, but I never really looked at the manual transmission. I didn't find much on the search, other than normal transmission issues.

Are there any specific worries with the 2012 manual tranny?

Rhyder · 05-11-2023, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I know this thread is about 2011-2015, but 2010 2LT and 2SS did not have HUD.

thx for that info

Rhyder · 05-11-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I beat the living crap out of mine every time I drive it. 10 second car. Not a single issue. Nothing has broken. It's bullet proof.

nice

Rhyder · 05-31-2023, 10:49 PM

So when all was said and done ended up with a 2015.

Have a carbon fiber hood from my old one i will be trying on it....but its in excellent condition

Rhyder · 05-31-2023, 10:50 PM

no idea why some are sidewise

morepowerjoe · 05-31-2023, 11:11 PM

Nice. Glad you found one.

Danial · 06-01-2023, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

So when all was said and done ended up with a 2015.

Have a carbon fiber hood from my old one i will be trying on it....but its in excellent condition

Good looking car! That sports bar is a $500 accessory all by itself. I wish they weren't so expensive. I'd have one.

Blue 13 · 06-01-2023, 05:33 AM

Looks great. Congratulations. I like the yellow.

joekono · 06-01-2023, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by joekono

I LOVE my 2014!!!

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

^^^ Beauty at its best!!

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Joe, you just did yellow right! Always a joy seeing your car!

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Originally Posted by Blue 13

Joe, car looks great as always.

Thanks for the compliments!! Made my day!!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-01-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joekono

Thanks for the compliments!! Made my day!!!

Yes sir! Very deserving..

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-01-2023, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

So when all was said and done ended up with a 2015.

Have a carbon fiber hood from my old one i will be trying on it....but its in excellent condition

Very nice!! Enjoy that ride!!

Danial · 06-01-2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by joekono

Thanks for the compliments!! Made my day!!!

Well deserved! Beautiful car you have, sir.

Jasper · 06-02-2023, 06:35 PM

I'd like to put your mind at ease regarding the early model convertibles. I'm on my second Vert (both 2011's). I sold my last and regretted it so I got another. The top rubbing issue was an easy fix once I determined the root cause. I posted the fix with photos many years ago on here. I have not had the 5th bow issue on either car. So I wouldn't rule out the early models if that's what you want. But do inspect any potential candidates for the rub marks which are evident on both sides of the top in the areas of the driver and passenger side windows. Again, there are photos if you search this forum.

ElderJ · 06-05-2023, 08:48 AM

My son bought a 2014 LT with 40k miles on it a few years ago. We've only put 23k miles on it over those 4 years, and this thing is rock solid. No issues, easy to work on (brakes, plugs, routine maintenance, etc). I beat on it pretty good, squeezing all the life out of those 6 cylinders that I can, and it's held up like a champ. I was pleasantly surprised, not having the greatest expectations from a GM product.

As was stated earlier, if you buy one used with decent miles on it, be sure to get the maintenance records. A lot of guys abuse these rides by failing to keep up with proper maintenance.

05-31-2023, 10:49 PM	#32
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	So when all was said and done ended up with a 2015. Have a carbon fiber hood from my old one i will be trying on it....but its in excellent condition Attached Images

05-31-2023, 11:11 PM	#34
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Nice. Glad you found one. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

06-02-2023, 06:35 PM	#41
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	I'd like to put your mind at ease regarding the early model convertibles. I'm on my second Vert (both 2011's). I sold my last and regretted it so I got another. The top rubbing issue was an easy fix once I determined the root cause. I posted the fix with photos many years ago on here. I have not had the 5th bow issue on either car. So I wouldn't rule out the early models if that's what you want. But do inspect any potential candidates for the rub marks which are evident on both sides of the top in the areas of the driver and passenger side windows. Again, there are photos if you search this forum. __________________ Mods: Vararam intake, Solo axleback, VTC, Overkill in-car Tune, 3.91's.

05-11-2023, 07:44 PM	#29
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Soo, I am looking at a 2012 manual. Not really all that excited about a manual, in ATL traffic it can be a pain, but the price and miles are hard to resist. So, I know about most of the issues on a 2012, but I never really looked at the manual transmission. I didn't find much on the search, other than normal transmission issues. Are there any specific worries with the 2012 manual tranny?

05-31-2023, 10:50 PM	#33
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	no idea why some are sidewise

06-01-2023, 05:33 AM	#36
Blue 13 3P171 USAF Combat Arms Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Olmsted AFB Posts: 264	Looks great. Congratulations. I like the yellow.

06-05-2023, 08:48 AM	#42
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	My son bought a 2014 LT with 40k miles on it a few years ago. We've only put 23k miles on it over those 4 years, and this thing is rock solid. No issues, easy to work on (brakes, plugs, routine maintenance, etc). I beat on it pretty good, squeezing all the life out of those 6 cylinders that I can, and it's held up like a champ. I was pleasantly surprised, not having the greatest expectations from a GM product. As was stated earlier, if you buy one used with decent miles on it, be sure to get the maintenance records. A lot of guys abuse these rides by failing to keep up with proper maintenance.