Used 6th gen Camaro buyers guide?

Lex2021 · 02-18-2021, 09:10 AM

Guys Ive searched but cannot find a buyers guide for 6th gens on this forum. Anything in particular I need to look for when inspecting an SS 1le?

Like signs someone had a blower or turbo in it etc.? Would that information be logged on the ECU?

If its been written, point me to it please.

Thx

cdrptrks · 02-18-2021, 12:50 PM

See my post at the top of this page and there is more good info throughout all pages of the thread. Used SS 1LEs priced well tended to sell within hours of being posted before pictures were even uploaded back when I was shopping a few years ago...when you find a good one, put down a deposit ASAP that is refundable if the car doesn't pass inspection. CYA with a Chevy dealership inspection to confirm warranty and no past mods/tunes which would void it before you buy.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...0#post10834500

Lex2021 · 02-18-2021, 02:19 PM

Thanks my brother. Had never heard of the Lemon Squad.

Have always purchased used cars from private seller, never from a dealer but the 100k mile warranty might make it worth the extra cost, when purchased form Chevy dealer.

and this is good info too:

-Magnetic shocks. Sometimes they go bad. This can manifest as a clunking noise or leaking from the shock. Not too hard to fix.
-Noise from loose front sway bar nuts. Can be remedied with updated nuts that include washers and torquing to correct spec.
-Infotainment issues. Sometimes the MyLink will start acting weird. Freezing, not responding to commands, etc. I've found a battery disconnect for a few minutes remedies this.
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Chevelle vs Camaro · 02-18-2021, 10:25 PM

Do you plan on doing mods? If so one with mods would be alot cheaper than one with out and then purchasing mods.

I would suspect a stock 1le would be railed on as much as a modded one. Tracking it and all.

One thing of note is if it has stock rims low miles and new tires. A sign that old ones were toasted and roasted....

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Lex2021 · 02-25-2021, 10:08 AM

YA some mods I would love to have been "pre-paid" for but I wouldnt risk a previously boosted car. Can any of the aftermarket software detect that or dealer?

02-18-2021, 09:10 AM	#1
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	Used 6th gen Camaro buyers guide? Guys Ive searched but cannot find a buyers guide for 6th gens on this forum. Anything in particular I need to look for when inspecting an SS 1le? Like signs someone had a blower or turbo in it etc.? Would that information be logged on the ECU? If its been written, point me to it please. Thx

02-18-2021, 12:50 PM	#2
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 962	See my post at the top of this page and there is more good info throughout all pages of the thread. Used SS 1LEs priced well tended to sell within hours of being posted before pictures were even uploaded back when I was shopping a few years ago...when you find a good one, put down a deposit ASAP that is refundable if the car doesn't pass inspection. CYA with a Chevy dealership inspection to confirm warranty and no past mods/tunes which would void it before you buy. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...0#post10834500

02-18-2021, 02:19 PM	#3
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	Thanks my brother. Had never heard of the Lemon Squad. Have always purchased used cars from private seller, never from a dealer but the 100k mile warranty might make it worth the extra cost, when purchased form Chevy dealer. and this is good info too: -Magnetic shocks. Sometimes they go bad. This can manifest as a clunking noise or leaking from the shock. Not too hard to fix. -Noise from loose front sway bar nuts. Can be remedied with updated nuts that include washers and torquing to correct spec. -Infotainment issues. Sometimes the MyLink will start acting weird. Freezing, not responding to commands, etc. I've found a battery disconnect for a few minutes remedies this. ___________

02-18-2021, 10:25 PM	#4
Chevelle vs Camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Washington Posts: 577	Do you plan on doing mods? If so one with mods would be alot cheaper than one with out and then purchasing mods. I would suspect a stock 1le would be railed on as much as a modded one. Tracking it and all. One thing of note is if it has stock rims low miles and new tires. A sign that old ones were toasted and roasted.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-25-2021, 10:08 AM	#5
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	YA some mods I would love to have been "pre-paid" for but I wouldnt risk a previously boosted car. Can any of the aftermarket software detect that or dealer?

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