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AngeloVEnforcer · 04-21-2013, 11:06 PM

Hey guys,

Just chiming in on how things are going on my car.

I finally had warranty work done on my Camaro. One of the rear taillights went out, so far that's about it.

My warranty has either 9 months or 3k miles left on it (bumper to bumper), should I extend it? Anybody have any expensive problems come up after 36k miles?

Still runs strong, but I'm only getting about 20mpg overall (90% city driving). The power still impresses me for a V6. But after 2 years I have a few regrets about the car or things I wish I could've done.

I wish my Camaro had MyLink, every time I go to the dealer I'm jealous.
I actually wished I purchased a white Camaro instead of grey, all of my cars have been grey and after seeing so many beautiful white Camaros, I'm officially jealous.

The only modification I've done is flowmaster axle-back exhaust. I love them.

I'm looking into getting a body kit, but I think I have to fix one of the rocker panels I clipped before I get one (which will add to the expense). Do you think it would be cheaper (and smarter) to get a rocker panel that isn't painted and put the body kit panels over them?

Still looking to get a billet grille, just haven't saved up enough money yet.

What are the pros/cons of getting a cold-air intake?

06_warrior · 04-21-2013, 11:18 PM

Usually the rocker panels come off to put a body kit on. At least mine did. I don't see any cons about using a CAI.

AngeloVEnforcer · 04-21-2013, 11:20 PM

Which body kit did you get?

06_warrior · 04-21-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AngeloVEnforcer

Which body kit did you get?

GM GFX

Bonanza7 · 04-22-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AngeloVEnforcer

Hey guys,

Just chiming in on how things are going on my car.

I finally had warranty work done on my Camaro. One of the rear taillights went out, so far that's about it.

My warranty has either 9 months or 3k miles left on it (bumper to bumper), should I extend it? Anybody have any expensive problems come up after 36k miles?

Still runs strong, but I'm only getting about 20mpg overall (90% city driving). The power still impresses me for a V6. But after 2 years I have a few regrets about the car or things I wish I could've done.

I wish my Camaro had MyLink, every time I go to the dealer I'm jealous.
I actually wished I purchased a white Camaro instead of grey, all of my cars have been grey and after seeing so many beautiful white Camaros, I'm officially jealous.

The only modification I've done is flowmaster axle-back exhaust. I love them.

I'm looking into getting a body kit, but I think I have to fix one of the rocker panels I clipped before I get one (which will add to the expense). Do you think it would be cheaper (and smarter) to get a rocker panel that isn't painted and put the body kit panels over them?

Still looking to get a billet grille, just haven't saved up enough money yet.

What are the pros/cons of getting a cold-air intake?

You got the tail lights replaced under warranty? Mine went out after 2 weeks, and the dealer claimed it was normal wear, and refused to replace them.

sloSS · 04-22-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

You got the tail lights replaced under warranty? Mine went out after 2 weeks, and the dealer claimed it was normal wear, and refused to replace them.

I have never said this before, and hesitate to say it today, but,

I feel warranty should cover it.
But if warranty excludes bulbs - after only 2 weeks of ownership of your new car, the dealer should do it on their own nickel as a gesture of good will to show appreciation of customer.

AngeloVEnforcer · 04-29-2013, 04:01 PM

They are covered under warranty. That's why it's called bumper-to-bumper warranty. The only things that will NEVER be covered under bumper-to-bumper are brakes.

NorCalStorm · 04-29-2013, 04:42 PM

I think that a white 2013 2SS would probably be the cheapest thing to do to fix that rocker panel!

CamaroTom · 04-29-2013, 04:49 PM

I prescribe a 2013 summit white 1LE

caverman · 04-29-2013, 05:31 PM

I would never take my car to a dealer for something as small as a $2 bulb and a 5 min fix in the parts store parking lot. Your taking a chance that they'll screw something else up or scratch it or something. Even if they were to fix something like that, who wants to go through the hassle. Just sayin.....

Dealers service work scares the crap out of me. I've seen too many horror stories where people take in their car for something minor to have it come out scratched or something.

With all that being said, I've had my car over 3 years but only 15k miles. No issues at all. However, I also have a 6yr extended warranty and plan to keep it. I only takes one heated seat or one small electronics issue to pay for it. Hope I never ever use it though.

Dizzy82 · 04-29-2013, 05:38 PM

Over 72k on the ODO. Had a squeaky HVAC motor replaced under warranty at 34k. Now the HVAC is starting to squeak again. Only issue.

Jrichards73 · 04-29-2013, 05:46 PM

brakes are usually even covered under 12 or 18k depending on the manufacturer. I had a crooked caliper on a Chrysler once /|/ so the pads wore uneven and destroyed the rotors in 8k. All replaced under warranty.

04-21-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	30k Mile/2 Year Report (with questions) Hey guys, Just chiming in on how things are going on my car. I finally had warranty work done on my Camaro. One of the rear taillights went out, so far that's about it. My warranty has either 9 months or 3k miles left on it (bumper to bumper), should I extend it? Anybody have any expensive problems come up after 36k miles? Still runs strong, but I'm only getting about 20mpg overall (90% city driving). The power still impresses me for a V6. But after 2 years I have a few regrets about the car or things I wish I could've done. I wish my Camaro had MyLink, every time I go to the dealer I'm jealous. I actually wished I purchased a white Camaro instead of grey, all of my cars have been grey and after seeing so many beautiful white Camaros, I'm officially jealous. The only modification I've done is flowmaster axle-back exhaust. I love them. I'm looking into getting a body kit, but I think I have to fix one of the rocker panels I clipped before I get one (which will add to the expense). Do you think it would be cheaper (and smarter) to get a rocker panel that isn't painted and put the body kit panels over them? Still looking to get a billet grille, just haven't saved up enough money yet. What are the pros/cons of getting a cold-air intake?

04-29-2013, 04:49 PM	#9
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	I prescribe a 2013 summit white 1LE __________________

04-29-2013, 05:31 PM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I would never take my car to a dealer for something as small as a $2 bulb and a 5 min fix in the parts store parking lot. Your taking a chance that they'll screw something else up or scratch it or something. Even if they were to fix something like that, who wants to go through the hassle. Just sayin..... Dealers service work scares the crap out of me. I've seen too many horror stories where people take in their car for something minor to have it come out scratched or something. With all that being said, I've had my car over 3 years but only 15k miles. No issues at all. However, I also have a 6yr extended warranty and plan to keep it. I only takes one heated seat or one small electronics issue to pay for it. Hope I never ever use it though. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-29-2013, 05:38 PM	#11
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Over 72k on the ODO. Had a squeaky HVAC motor replaced under warranty at 34k. Now the HVAC is starting to squeak again. Only issue. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

04-29-2013, 05:46 PM	#12
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	brakes are usually even covered under 12 or 18k depending on the manufacturer. I had a crooked caliper on a Chrysler once /\|/ so the pads wore uneven and destroyed the rotors in 8k. All replaced under warranty. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-21-2013, 11:18 PM	#2
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Usually the rocker panels come off to put a body kit on. At least mine did. I don't see any cons about using a CAI.

04-21-2013, 11:20 PM	#3
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	Which body kit did you get?

04-29-2013, 04:01 PM	#7
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	They are covered under warranty. That's why it's called bumper-to-bumper warranty. The only things that will NEVER be covered under bumper-to-bumper are brakes.

04-29-2013, 04:42 PM	#8
NorCalStorm Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 342	I think that a white 2013 2SS would probably be the cheapest thing to do to fix that rocker panel!