Would you buy used??

Z/Camaro · 08-08-2017, 12:39 PM

Been having a hard time locating a ZL1 I want and haven't pulled the trigger on special ordering one. However when I was a chevy yesterday there happened to be a 17 ZL1 that someone just traded in. The car was purchased in March and has 4500 miles on it. Looks clean and is being warrantied as certified. It's a manual tranny which is what I prefer (yes I've been keeping up on the post regarding the car bogging). I'm just wondering if buying used is a smart option given I worry about break in of the motor and such. It looks like it already had the sway bar bolts tightened at 900 miles and it was evaluated for the clicking noise from the front tires. Both of which are common I know. I working on price right now. It's got PDR, floor mats. Other than that no other options. Sold originally for MSRP at 65k. What would a good used price be that you guys would consider. I was thinking 58k but not sure if that's too low

SplorgFlorgman · 08-08-2017, 12:47 PM

Personally, I wouldn't unless the savings were immense. Generally, a car of that desirability and original price is not going to be discounted enough for me to even consider it. Like you said, you have no idea how they treated it (and, as a reference, every time I have traded in a high performance car, I have beat the shit out of it for a couple of days before trading it to have some fun.)

Jmueller · 08-08-2017, 01:21 PM

I have no problem buying used cars, especially certified used cars as they are generally a decent discount and if you plan on getting rid of it before the warranty expires, you literally have nothing to lose. If you plan on keeping the car forever, then spend the extra 5 grand and buy new (if you have an insentive to use).

greaser2 · 08-08-2017, 02:34 PM

4500 miles is a bit high to me for 58K. I would consider 55K personally

Gen_Nick3.8 · 08-08-2017, 02:34 PM

No

FringBirdAloha · 08-08-2017, 02:47 PM

I found a GM executive fleet car for 56k. I bought it. Why not? It’s not like I won’t be trading it for the 2020 ZL1 with xxx horsepower and xxxx features. Cars aren’t museum pieces and 5k miles is really nothing unless you want it for your home garage museum you’ll have for life.

Jmueller · 08-08-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FringBirdAloha

I found a GM executive fleet car for 56k. I bought it. Why not? It’s not like I won’t be trading it for the 2020 ZL1 with xxx horsepower and xxxx features. Cars aren’t museum pieces and 5k miles is really nothing unless you want it for your home garage museum you’ll have for life.

I feel the same way as you. I don't keep my cars for longer than 3 years because I tend to get bored with them, want new features or fear looming repairs. The last three cars I have purchased have been certified pre-owned cars and they have been great. Anything broken would be fixed quickly under the warranty and it was no sweat. I agree that $58k is a bit high.

SplorgFlorgman · 08-08-2017, 03:08 PM

Yeah, it is worth considering how long you think you will keep the car for sure. I generally keep my cars for quite a while. If you don't, then the warranty may still be around before you get rid of it.

Ian SS · 08-08-2017, 03:14 PM

These cars are pretty much broken in from the factory. They have short mileage break-ins in the manual but they are recommended and don't necessarily need to be followed and often times aren't followed and the car turns out fine.

The Chevy CPO inspection is 172 point. I would not worry about buying this car, it will be fine and backed by a warranty longer than you would have had brand new.

KyleL · 08-08-2017, 03:30 PM

I wouldn't give 58k for it, you can get a brand new one for that price

Michigan1LTRS · 08-08-2017, 03:33 PM

If you can get a price you want. Grab it!!

mdmoore23 · 08-08-2017, 03:39 PM

I'm always down to save on depreciation, so if it's a good deal, clean, and mechanically sound I'd say go for it. Think about it. These LT4's are capable of supporting over 800 hp. So what if the previous owner drove it a little hard occasionally? Don't we all? I also think the 1500 break in is BS. I didn't stress myself with trying to strictly adhere to it. Most people don't buy cars in this price range and beat the crap out of them over this short period of time.

Inspector 17 · 08-08-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

If you can get a price you want. Grab it!!

Sub · 08-08-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KyleL

I wouldn't give 58k for it, you can get a brand new one for that price

Uhm no you cant, not even close. I've been looking... Pretty hard.

08-08-2017, 12:39 PM	#1
Z/Camaro Drives: C8 and 280z/280zx/300zx Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nevada Posts: 80	Would you buy used?? Been having a hard time locating a ZL1 I want and haven't pulled the trigger on special ordering one. However when I was a chevy yesterday there happened to be a 17 ZL1 that someone just traded in. The car was purchased in March and has 4500 miles on it. Looks clean and is being warrantied as certified. It's a manual tranny which is what I prefer (yes I've been keeping up on the post regarding the car bogging). I'm just wondering if buying used is a smart option given I worry about break in of the motor and such. It looks like it already had the sway bar bolts tightened at 900 miles and it was evaluated for the clicking noise from the front tires. Both of which are common I know. I working on price right now. It's got PDR, floor mats. Other than that no other options. Sold originally for MSRP at 65k. What would a good used price be that you guys would consider. I was thinking 58k but not sure if that's too low

08-08-2017, 03:14 PM	#9
Ian SS Drives: 2016 1SS, 2017 JKU Wrangler Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 876 View My Garage	These cars are pretty much broken in from the factory. They have short mileage break-ins in the manual but they are recommended and don't necessarily need to be followed and often times aren't followed and the car turns out fine. The Chevy CPO inspection is 172 point. I would not worry about buying this car, it will be fine and backed by a warranty longer than you would have had brand new. __________________ SLO 1SS - sold 1SS MRC NPP 6MT 2018 Ram Rebel 4x4 5.7

08-08-2017, 03:30 PM	#10
KyleL Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 669	I wouldn't give 58k for it, you can get a brand new one for that price __________________ 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2017 Camaro ZL1

08-08-2017, 03:33 PM	#11
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	If you can get a price you want. Grab it!! __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

08-08-2017, 12:47 PM	#2
SplorgFlorgman Drives: Nothing, yet Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 78	Personally, I wouldn't unless the savings were immense. Generally, a car of that desirability and original price is not going to be discounted enough for me to even consider it. Like you said, you have no idea how they treated it (and, as a reference, every time I have traded in a high performance car, I have beat the shit out of it for a couple of days before trading it to have some fun.)

08-08-2017, 01:21 PM	#3
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	I have no problem buying used cars, especially certified used cars as they are generally a decent discount and if you plan on getting rid of it before the warranty expires, you literally have nothing to lose. If you plan on keeping the car forever, then spend the extra 5 grand and buy new (if you have an insentive to use).

08-08-2017, 02:34 PM	#4
greaser2 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 KG Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Porter TX Posts: 315	4500 miles is a bit high to me for 58K. I would consider 55K personally

08-08-2017, 02:34 PM	#5
Gen_Nick3.8 Drives: 22 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 345	No

08-08-2017, 02:47 PM	#6
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	I found a GM executive fleet car for 56k. I bought it. Why not? It’s not like I won’t be trading it for the 2020 ZL1 with xxx horsepower and xxxx features. Cars aren’t museum pieces and 5k miles is really nothing unless you want it for your home garage museum you’ll have for life.

08-08-2017, 03:08 PM	#8
SplorgFlorgman Drives: Nothing, yet Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 78	Yeah, it is worth considering how long you think you will keep the car for sure. I generally keep my cars for quite a while. If you don't, then the warranty may still be around before you get rid of it.

08-08-2017, 03:39 PM	#12
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	I'm always down to save on depreciation, so if it's a good deal, clean, and mechanically sound I'd say go for it. Think about it. These LT4's are capable of supporting over 800 hp. So what if the previous owner drove it a little hard occasionally? Don't we all? I also think the 1500 break in is BS. I didn't stress myself with trying to strictly adhere to it. Most people don't buy cars in this price range and beat the crap out of them over this short period of time.

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