Buying used 2018 2ss vs New 2018/19 2ss

Eug3ne · 06-05-2018, 01:10 PM

I currently have a 2014 Camaro 1LT RS, and i'm wanting to upgrade to a SS. I'm not the biggest fan on the 2019 looks, but seeing in person may change my mind. I found a 2016 HBM 2SS with 31,000 miles on it listed for $30,500, which seems reasonable and carfax is clear. Question is, What is your opinion on buying a used sports car and saving ~10K or buying a new for $41k? Any advice or input would be appreciated. Torn and can't make up my mind.

brAnd7onX · 06-05-2018, 01:18 PM

You also have to factor in the warranty... I like buying new or slightly used only 1 year old because you will have a longer warranty. Worth the extra $$ in my book. It really depends on your budget though. Good luck!

JT58 · 06-05-2018, 01:23 PM

Slightly used is the best way to buy as the original owner/buyer takes the biggest depreciation hit. As long as the car is in immaculate condition- not beat, raced, no dents or door dings, scratched paint, dinged wheels, etc. you should be just fine buying used. Just check the car out very carefully and do not make a hasty decision.

soloknight6 · 06-05-2018, 01:25 PM

buy slightly used. See if you can score a CPO SS, 100k mile warranty is much better than 60k mile warranty.

Eug3ne · 06-05-2018, 01:39 PM

Thanks for the input guys!

ctrlz · 06-05-2018, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soloknight6

buy slightly used. See if you can score a CPO SS, 100k mile warranty is much better than 60k mile warranty.

Agree, CPO SS best fits OP's needs.
Also, I think it's pretty rare that a car looks better in person when you already don't care for how it looks in pictures.

2SSVERT · 06-05-2018, 01:57 PM

I bought a used 17 with less then 4000 miles on it. It was a cpo car so i got the remaining warranty plus an additional 12 month and 12000 miles. I ened up with 40 months and 44000 miles btb. Plus I saved almost 15000 dollars off sticker price. Just do your due diligence and you can get a great deal on a used Camaro.

nametaken · 06-05-2018, 02:30 PM

I'm in the same spot as you, I'm leaning towards a 1LE, I see great very low mile used ones getting posted here in the mid 30's, new are right now with no incentives are about 42k
Plus I've been reading they are getting offered 30k on trade.... I'll save the cash and live with 5k miles on the clock.
I'll just stalk until I see the right one come up.
Also, try zoomthelist.com

Eug3ne · 06-05-2018, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nametaken

I'm in the same spot as you, I'm leaning towards a 1LE, I see great very low mile used ones getting posted here in the mid 30's, new are right now with no incentives are about 42k
Plus I've been reading they are getting offered 30k on trade.... I'll save the cash and live with 5k miles on the clock.
I'll just stalk until I see the right one come up.
Also, try zoomthelist.com

Thanks for that link! Good luck!

dohvb1 · 06-05-2018, 03:32 PM

I like new, even if financially it doesn't make the most sense. Since I've only had my SS for a couple weeks now, I spent alot of time looking at this forum regarding the break-in period. While I'm not sure whether it is completely necessary, I'm doing my best to follow the break -in guidelines. The SS I test drove on the other hand, I think I checked every box of what your're not supposed to do for the first 1500 miles.
I generally think the worst of people so I would look at a car with 31000 miles and figure 30000 of them were driven foolishly.
Not to mention, new car smell, nubs on the tires, odometer less than 10, all priceless.

Pi kappa alpha · 06-05-2018, 06:04 PM

Don't ever buy used if you can afford new. You have no idea what the previous owner did to and in the car. Idc what the carfax or whatever says it's just not worth it. These are 400hp cars you know people beat the hell out of them. Also don't worry about depreciation bud, just buy your car and enjoy it.

redcoats1976 · 06-05-2018, 06:55 PM

bought a year old 2015 RS in 2016.could have gotten a stripped 2016 in red or white for about the same price.got the 6 cylinder i wanted,all the other options,and metallic blue paint plus the extra warranty that comes with CPO cars.if you can find one you like with low mlles,do it.

Zack46 · 06-05-2018, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

Don't ever buy used if you can afford new. You have no idea what the previous owner did to and in the car. Idc what the carfax or whatever says it's just not worth it. These are 400hp cars you know people beat the hell out of them. Also don't worry about depreciation bud, just buy your car and enjoy it.

metros11 · 06-05-2018, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soloknight6

buy slightly used. See if you can score a CPO SS, 100k mile warranty is much better than 60k mile warranty.

This, especially with a 2016.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

Don't ever buy used if you can afford new. You have no idea what the previous owner did to and in the car. Idc what the carfax or whatever says it's just not worth it. These are 400hp cars you know people beat the hell out of them. Also don't worry about depreciation bud, just buy your car and enjoy it.

Yes, people beat on these cars. But isn't that what they're supposed to do? Isn't that what this car is built for? And quite frankly, the cars are built to take the abuse. If you're worried, get CPO with extended warranty and pay a few hundred bucks for a detailed inspection. That will still save thousands over new. Especially if you're going to buy it and beat on it, like you're supposed to.

PS. I bought new.

06-05-2018, 01:10 PM	#1
Eug3ne Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 7	Buying used 2018 2ss vs New 2018/19 2ss I currently have a 2014 Camaro 1LT RS, and i'm wanting to upgrade to a SS. I'm not the biggest fan on the 2019 looks, but seeing in person may change my mind. I found a 2016 HBM 2SS with 31,000 miles on it listed for $30,500, which seems reasonable and carfax is clear. Question is, What is your opinion on buying a used sports car and saving ~10K or buying a new for $41k? Any advice or input would be appreciated. Torn and can't make up my mind.

06-05-2018, 01:18 PM	#2
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	You also have to factor in the warranty... I like buying new or slightly used only 1 year old because you will have a longer warranty. Worth the extra $$ in my book. It really depends on your budget though. Good luck! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS IOM "TigreSS" Borla "S" Catback C.A.I. Intake VMax Ported TB JRE Tune

06-05-2018, 01:23 PM	#3
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	Slightly used is the best way to buy as the original owner/buyer takes the biggest depreciation hit. As long as the car is in immaculate condition- not beat, raced, no dents or door dings, scratched paint, dinged wheels, etc. you should be just fine buying used. Just check the car out very carefully and do not make a hasty decision. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

06-05-2018, 01:25 PM	#4
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	buy slightly used. See if you can score a CPO SS, 100k mile warranty is much better than 60k mile warranty. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

06-05-2018, 06:04 PM	#11
Pi kappa alpha Drives: SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 293	Don't ever buy used if you can afford new. You have no idea what the previous owner did to and in the car. Idc what the carfax or whatever says it's just not worth it. These are 400hp cars you know people beat the hell out of them. Also don't worry about depreciation bud, just buy your car and enjoy it. __________________ I want to go to college for the rest of my life.

06-05-2018, 01:39 PM	#5
Eug3ne Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 7	Thanks for the input guys!

06-05-2018, 01:57 PM	#7
2SSVERT Drives: 17 garnet red 2ss vert Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Highland Village, Tx. Posts: 45	I bought a used 17 with less then 4000 miles on it. It was a cpo car so i got the remaining warranty plus an additional 12 month and 12000 miles. I ened up with 40 months and 44000 miles btb. Plus I saved almost 15000 dollars off sticker price. Just do your due diligence and you can get a great deal on a used Camaro.

06-05-2018, 02:30 PM	#8
nametaken Drives: 2023 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 63	I'm in the same spot as you, I'm leaning towards a 1LE, I see great very low mile used ones getting posted here in the mid 30's, new are right now with no incentives are about 42k Plus I've been reading they are getting offered 30k on trade.... I'll save the cash and live with 5k miles on the clock. I'll just stalk until I see the right one come up. Also, try zoomthelist.com

06-05-2018, 03:32 PM	#10
dohvb1 Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 69 View My Garage	I like new, even if financially it doesn't make the most sense. Since I've only had my SS for a couple weeks now, I spent alot of time looking at this forum regarding the break-in period. While I'm not sure whether it is completely necessary, I'm doing my best to follow the break -in guidelines. The SS I test drove on the other hand, I think I checked every box of what your're not supposed to do for the first 1500 miles. I generally think the worst of people so I would look at a car with 31000 miles and figure 30000 of them were driven foolishly. Not to mention, new car smell, nubs on the tires, odometer less than 10, all priceless.

06-05-2018, 06:55 PM	#12
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,924	bought a year old 2015 RS in 2016.could have gotten a stripped 2016 in red or white for about the same price.got the 6 cylinder i wanted,all the other options,and metallic blue paint plus the extra warranty that comes with CPO cars.if you can find one you like with low mlles,do it.

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