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KCCO · 08-18-2013, 08:35 PM

Hey guys. Been browsing this forum since 2009! After graduating last year and having a great job I will be looking at some Camaro's come Monday. Will be looking strictly at the SS model. I will be purchasing used as I cannot justify paying 45-50k for a brand new SS(Keep in mind I am in Canada, where the Camaro is built - yet we pay 6k-10k more

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I have found quite a few used 2010/2011's with low mileage (10-20k KM) for about 27-30k. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for on these model years other then doing a carfax (TSB's, faults in paint, alignment issues)? 1SS vs 2SS, is the leather really that much better than the cloth?

06_warrior · 08-18-2013, 08:39 PM

Welcome to the site. Congrats on waiting until you finished school and got your education done first. Be sure to post some pictures when you get your Camaro.

KCCO · 08-18-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

Welcome to the site. Congrats on waiting until you finished school and got your education done first. Be sure to post some pictures when you get your Camaro.

Thanks for the welcoming! Unfortunately for me this isn't the end of my education

. I am currently apprenticing in Carpentry, set to be a 3rd year in October, after I finish my journeyman I will be going to Emergency Services College to pursue a career as a firefighter!

KCCO · 08-18-2013, 10:01 PM

bit slow tonight? :P

i2disturbedSS · 08-18-2013, 10:19 PM

I would look @ just the basics first.
Everything visual - tires do they match are they correct, under the car for rust and welds/cuts. Like you said paint. I consider these cars still new and with less then 20k miles should not look beat up.
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When I was car shoppong I was taking my time and looking @a white G8 GT. The thrid day I was going to really take it for a "test" drive. But when I got there a guy test drove and bought it the same day. Well still the same day I got my Camaro from the same dealer that was just traded in. Point is the first car you see may not be the best so take your time.

i2disturbedSS · 08-18-2013, 10:22 PM

Oh and I have cloth and its fine - no smells or stains dd. However the IOM leather is nice

San2cci · 08-18-2013, 10:28 PM

Buying used sometimes works out in your favor: 10k+ off MSRP, you wont lose as much when selling, sometimes the previous owner did work that you would want done, in my case the factory bumper to bumper is still good, etc. But there also could be negatives: Make sure the car drives perfectly. There shouldn't be anything making weird noises, or shaking, etc. If there is any rust, keep looking. There should be no rust on a car thats no more than 5 years old. Make sure there are no rips in the seats, or scratches on the door panels/radio/trim etc. Also, make sure everything works correctly on interior/exterior. Try and find a 2SS + RSpkg as the extra's aren't going to change the price much when buying used.

KCCO · 08-18-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

I would look @ just the basics first.
Everything visual - tires do they match are they correct, under the car for rust and welds/cuts. Like you said paint. I consider these cars still new and with less then 20k miles should not look beat up.
...
When I was car shoppong I was taking my time and looking @a white G8 GT. The thrid day I was going to really take it for a "test" drive. But when I got there a guy test drove and bought it the same day. Well still the same day I got my Camaro from the same dealer that was just traded in. Point is the first car you see may not be the best so take your time.

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Originally Posted by San2cci

Buying used sometimes works out in your favor: 10k+ off MSRP, you wont lose as much when selling, sometimes the previous owner did work that you would want done, in my case the factory bumper to bumper is still good, etc. But there also could be negatives: Make sure the car drives perfectly. There shouldn't be anything making weird noises, or shaking, etc. If there is any rust, keep looking. There should be no rust on a car thats no more than 5 years old. Make sure there are no rips in the seats, or scratches on the door panels/radio/trim etc. Also, make sure everything works correctly on interior/exterior. Try and find a 2SS + RSpkg as the extra's aren't going to change the price much when buying used.

Thanks for the input guys! Appreciate it! Will be looking at a 2010 IOM 2SS/RS w/ GFX, a Black 2SS/RS with a Razzi kit, and a 2010 SW 1SS with a bunch of goodies aswell.

Edzo · 08-18-2013, 11:02 PM

45 grand? I ordered mine and paid 32. Granted it's a 1SS but still.

KCCO · 08-18-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Edzo

45 grand? I ordered mine and paid 32. Granted it's a 1SS but still.

I'm in Canada!

We pay a lot more for vehicles up here. ZL1's go for 70k... Lol

This is my local dealer's listings for brand new 2SS.
http://www.smpchev.ca/new-inventory/...&SBprice=clear

Kleeeb · 08-18-2013, 11:26 PM

The leather is definitely better than cloth, in my opinion. I have sat in both, and I have decided to go with a 2LT/RS myself! Glad you are finally getting active in the camaro community! Make sure you get the RS package though. Biggest bang for your buck.

Squillo · 08-19-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KCCO

I'm in Canada!

We pay a lot more for vehicles up here. ZL1's go for 70k... Lol

This is my local dealer's listings for brand new 2SS.
http://www.smpchev.ca/new-inventory/...&SBprice=clear

Why don't you head south of the border and buy the car in the states?

i2disturbedSS · 08-19-2013, 01:11 AM

All 3 nice choice.

PalmerGA · 08-19-2013, 01:28 AM

If you get leather, get heated ones if you can.

08-18-2013, 08:35 PM	#1
KCCO Drives: 2010 Cobalt SS Stage 1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 33	What to look for? Hey guys. Been browsing this forum since 2009! After graduating last year and having a great job I will be looking at some Camaro's come Monday. Will be looking strictly at the SS model. I will be purchasing used as I cannot justify paying 45-50k for a brand new SS(Keep in mind I am in Canada, where the Camaro is built - yet we pay 6k-10k more ) I have found quite a few used 2010/2011's with low mileage (10-20k KM) for about 27-30k. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for on these model years other then doing a carfax (TSB's, faults in paint, alignment issues)? 1SS vs 2SS, is the leather really that much better than the cloth?

08-18-2013, 10:19 PM	#5
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	I would look @ just the basics first. Everything visual - tires do they match are they correct, under the car for rust and welds/cuts. Like you said paint. I consider these cars still new and with less then 20k miles should not look beat up. ... When I was car shoppong I was taking my time and looking @a white G8 GT. The thrid day I was going to really take it for a "test" drive. But when I got there a guy test drove and bought it the same day. Well still the same day I got my Camaro from the same dealer that was just traded in. Point is the first car you see may not be the best so take your time. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

08-18-2013, 10:22 PM	#6
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	Oh and I have cloth and its fine - no smells or stains dd. However the IOM leather is nice __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

08-18-2013, 11:26 PM	#11
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	The leather is definitely better than cloth, in my opinion. I have sat in both, and I have decided to go with a 2LT/RS myself! Glad you are finally getting active in the camaro community! Make sure you get the RS package though. Biggest bang for your buck. __________________

08-19-2013, 01:11 AM	#13
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	All 3 nice choice. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

08-18-2013, 08:39 PM	#2
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Welcome to the site. Congrats on waiting until you finished school and got your education done first. Be sure to post some pictures when you get your Camaro.

08-18-2013, 10:01 PM	#4
KCCO Drives: 2010 Cobalt SS Stage 1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 33	bit slow tonight? :P

08-18-2013, 10:28 PM	#7
San2cci Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 730 View My Garage	Buying used sometimes works out in your favor: 10k+ off MSRP, you wont lose as much when selling, sometimes the previous owner did work that you would want done, in my case the factory bumper to bumper is still good, etc. But there also could be negatives: Make sure the car drives perfectly. There shouldn't be anything making weird noises, or shaking, etc. If there is any rust, keep looking. There should be no rust on a car thats no more than 5 years old. Make sure there are no rips in the seats, or scratches on the door panels/radio/trim etc. Also, make sure everything works correctly on interior/exterior. Try and find a 2SS + RSpkg as the extra's aren't going to change the price much when buying used.

08-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#9
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	45 grand? I ordered mine and paid 32. Granted it's a 1SS but still.

08-19-2013, 01:28 AM	#14
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	If you get leather, get heated ones if you can. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)