05-21-2024, 08:50 AM | #15 |
Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023
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Even with these Camaros I believe there are a lot of fish in the sea and plenty of opportunities to get a clean car with no questionable history. It's easy to get impatient when you're on the hunt. The only way I would mess with something like this (i.e. lemon, salvage/rebuilt title, or anything along those lines) would be if I genuinely couldn't afford the price of a clean one. If you're prepared to spend $40k+ just take a deep breath and move along.
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05-21-2024, 08:58 AM | #16 | |
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In the long run you may get a smoking deal on a perfectly good car, good luck.
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05-21-2024, 09:16 AM | #17 |
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Moved on from a cammed stage 2 with full bolt ons 5th gen SS to a 19' SS 1LE and absolutely no regrets, the driving feel and interior was well worth the jump. That being said, a lemon law car could be other issues beside the motor so I would well vet the car before buying it and definitely lowball as low as you can.
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05-21-2024, 09:56 AM | #18 |
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Ask to see ALL the service paperwork on the car. Is it being sold by a GM dealer? If so, you'll probably have some luck asking for this. If it's a non-GM dealer selling, probably not. That paperwork will show the engine swap. If GM paid for it (almost certainly likely if it was actually done), there WILL be a substantial paperwork trail. Personally, I'd be careful with a lemon buyback, but not to the point of something that's been wrecked. Engines, ECU's, transmissions, BCMs, etc etc can be replaced and electrical issues can be found, but you'll NEVER return a car to factory condition that's been hit beyond a cracked bumper or dented front fender.
Could be a great deal for the right price IF you can verify the original problem and what they did to find and fix it through the entire process. If they refused to provide ALL the service paperwork, I'd walk away at any price.
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05-21-2024, 10:24 AM | #19 |
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I love the 5th gens but the 6th gen SS 1LE is imo the best all around Camaro made, maybe ever. There's no comparison really.
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05-21-2024, 05:30 PM | #20 | |
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No bro, no lemon. Keep looking, for that kind of money you can get something that wasn't returned as a lemon and is even nicer.
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05-21-2024, 05:56 PM | #21 |
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Tough decision, I loved my fifth GEN M6, but really love my six gen 10 due to old age, bad knees. Shop around don’t buy a lemon.
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05-21-2024, 07:39 PM | #22 |
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I had a 2010 2SS that was modded but traded it for a brand new 2016 2SS until it was repaired after a head on accident 6 months after I got it. Kept spending money on it until in 2019 I found a practically new 2017 ZL1 that had less than 500 miles. I traded the 2016 on the 2017 ZL1 and no regrets. Keep searching for a 6th gen is my advice. Good luck!
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05-21-2024, 10:12 PM | #23 |
Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2023
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The newer Gen6 is a better Camaro then the out going Gen5. The alpha chassis is superb and the newish technology is welcomed. I personally like the styling and interior better.
Don't ever buy a Lemon car. You are asking for potential problems from the get go; this is your warning. GM bought back my 2017 2SS as a Lemon with all sorts of problems and many unrelated. The car was just bad in every regard and there was no saving it. Some times just cut your losses and move on. Focus on the newer Gen6 you can afford with low miles and avoid Lemon tagged cars. Just my experience, good luck.
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05-21-2024, 10:16 PM | #24 |
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I bought a brand new 2015 1SS with an M6 off the lot at the end of 2015 for a huge discount because I didn't like the looks of the 2016 SS. Then the 2016 Camaro won Motor Trend's car of the year. I started checking into it more, and then over time the looks grew on me. I had huge buyer's remorse on the 2015 purchase.
Come October of 2016 I found the car I drive now, the same exact color and M6, only with Mag Ride and NPP. I dropped the hammer. Lot of love for the 2015, but the 6th Gen is just a way better car in every aspect. It was a shot to the wallet. I think I lost 11k on the trade, but well worth the money. It drives, handles, and performs way better than the 2015. Shame they're getting canned again. Edit: I'd be highly concerned about the engine, but if it was legitimately done, and it can be proven, for a hefty discount and with a solid warranty if it was me I'd go for it. But I'd get multiple extended warranties, like I did mine. I'm still good till 144k or July of '26 bumper to bumper, except for wear and tear parts and wiring. Last edited by Texas1ss; 05-21-2024 at 10:27 PM. |
05-22-2024, 05:54 AM | #25 |
Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008
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I came from a 2014 SS 1LE and finally took the plunge and ordered a '22 SS 1LE. Do it.
You'd be coming from just a regular SS, so the move would be massive.
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05-23-2024, 08:35 PM | #26 |
Drives: 2021 SS 1LE SHOCK Join Date: Mar 2021
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Just an FYI, I paid $41K new for my 2021 1LE. They are asking too much for a lemon. If your 5th gen is running fine overall, I’d wait. They made thousands of Camaros, the price will come down.
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05-24-2024, 03:57 PM | #27 | |
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I guess the 5th gen Differential and rear end developed a nickname as "The Gravedigger" because GM couldn't intentionally get it to break when they tried. That's not to say its impossible, but, its known for being a BEAST in terms of durability and what it can handle. From what I've read it might be similar if not same rear end as the 6th Gen ZL1's. And from what I heard those ZL1 rear ends can handle 1000hp and just keep asking for more.
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05-24-2024, 09:00 PM | #28 |
Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011
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I've had excellent luck with both a full-size extended cab Chevy 4X4 truck and a Nissan Sentra (half 2000 model welded to half a 2001) both with "salvage titles". Both vehicles just wouldn't die- LOL! But both had '0' value at the end of the day due to those histories but hey, I had more than my money's worth because I bought'em cheap.
I also had a 2010 Camaro V6RS manual bought new that I loved and fixed every short coming left in place by the factory. Including the 300+ HP V6 that got a Procharger to bring it up to the improved chassis level. Then I drove (on a lark) a 6th Gen Camaro. Head and shoulders better car. Had to have one. Don't let that same accurate impression it had on you rush you into buying this 1LE. In my home state, a used car dealer would (had to?) allow you to get in touch with the original owner. This car's history sounds "hinky" to say the least. The initial owner would fill you in on all the pertinent details. If you can't buy this car for a song- keep looking! Just my humble opinion. |
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