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romcjr · 02-17-2021, 10:52 AM

Hey all , new to this forum for Gen. 5 . I am a member on Third Gen as I have two 84' Z28's , one an HO .
Anyway the reason I am posting is I am considering the purchase of a 2014 2SS with 69k on the clock . It has a clean Carfax and has been well maintained . I am looking to the knowledgeable and experienced here to give me some guidance on what I should look for and what are the inherent issues with this generation of Camaro . I appreciate any help or insights you folks may have .

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-17-2021, 11:19 AM

Pull the trigger. Don't look back. Live today, tomorrow's not guaranteed.

No seriously the 2014 got car of the year honors I believe.

sdynak · 02-17-2021, 11:29 AM

Only issues I can think of is the mod addiction that follows and funding needs to support it

joekono · 02-17-2021, 12:00 PM

Do it!! You won't regret it. The car has great mileage but that doesn't seem to matter because there are many Gen 5 owners without any major issues that are well into the 100k range. I would also suggest browsing this forum and you can get an idea what issues people had and what was done to fix it. Throw up some pics if you can.

gunchamp · 02-17-2021, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sdynak

Only issues I can think of is the mod addiction that follows and funding needs to support it

YUP!! Go for it OP. They are fantastic cars

JLSuperfly · 02-17-2021, 01:21 PM

How much is the 2014 you are considering?

White_Camaro · 02-17-2021, 01:31 PM

My 2014 2ss has 127k miles and its been trouble free.

ElderJ · 02-17-2021, 01:47 PM

I'm not a mechanic, and I don't really have anything revelational to share, but I'd check the following two things:

1. Does it have a catch can?
2. Did the previous owner crank the AC a lot (especially on max/high)? That would lead to an eventual blend door hack requirement.

Bigdumogre · 02-17-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sdynak

Only issues I can think of is the mod addiction that follows and funding needs to support it

Feels lol wife was like you know the 10 grand that you have going into the car could of gotten you a different car. My response - I got the car I wanted

pyroguy · 02-17-2021, 02:17 PM

As long as the price isn't too wild you'll be fine. These cars have tremendous reliability ratings and are a blast to drive. As sdynak eluded to, the mod bug bites hard and there's a boat load of items to mod with so remember to save up for mods because it's a lot of fun to mod these things.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-17-2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ElderJ

I'm not a mechanic, and I don't really have anything revelational to share, but I'd check the following two things:

1. Does it have a catch can?
2. Did the previous owner crank the AC a lot (especially on max/high)? That would lead to an eventual blend door hack requirement.

1) The SS doesn't need a catch can if it's bone stock. The V8's don't have the problems that the V6's suffer from. If you mod it then a catch can would be a good investment. A good number of people use the Mighty Mouse catch can.

2) I crank both heat and a/c to the max all the time and haven't had a blend door issue yet. Of course now that I've said something..........lol.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-17-2021, 03:04 PM

Go for it bro!! My friend has a 2014 2SS/RS and love it!! It is an L99-auto car and has had zero problems with it so far, and he bought it brand new. He since has installed LT headers a catback exhaust and a tune and it is a whole nother animal. And as they have mentioned above, plant ya a money tree or 2 so you can do all the mods that are surely coming your way, and the second tree is for the wife!! lol. Good luck and have fun!

BluePhoenix · 02-17-2021, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by romcjr

Hey all , new to this forum for Gen. 5 . I am a member on Third Gen as I have two 84' Z28's , one an HO .
Anyway the reason I am posting is I am considering the purchase of a 2014 2SS with 69k on the clock . It has a clean Carfax and has been well maintained . I am looking to the knowledgeable and experienced here to give me some guidance on what I should look for and what are the inherent issues with this generation of Camaro . I appreciate any help or insights you folks may have .

IMO, the 5th Gen Camaro is very solid. If the car is everything you want, happy with the condition, history reports, and how it has been maintained then go for it. Sure you’ll love the car and then Mod fever will kick in.

*mlee* · 02-17-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

How much is the 2014 you are considering?

This^^^ everyone can say buy it all day long but if we don't know the price..

02-17-2021, 10:52 AM	#1
romcjr Drives: Two 1984 Z28 / 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: WALLER , TEXAS Posts: 253 View My Garage	New Here Considering a Purchase Hey all , new to this forum for Gen. 5 . I am a member on Third Gen as I have two 84' Z28's , one an HO . Anyway the reason I am posting is I am considering the purchase of a 2014 2SS with 69k on the clock . It has a clean Carfax and has been well maintained . I am looking to the knowledgeable and experienced here to give me some guidance on what I should look for and what are the inherent issues with this generation of Camaro . I appreciate any help or insights you folks may have .

02-17-2021, 11:19 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Pull the trigger. Don't look back. Live today, tomorrow's not guaranteed. No seriously the 2014 got car of the year honors I believe. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

02-17-2021, 11:29 AM	#3
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Only issues I can think of is the mod addiction that follows and funding needs to support it __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

02-17-2021, 12:00 PM	#4
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Do it!! You won't regret it. The car has great mileage but that doesn't seem to matter because there are many Gen 5 owners without any major issues that are well into the 100k range. I would also suggest browsing this forum and you can get an idea what issues people had and what was done to fix it. Throw up some pics if you can. __________________

02-17-2021, 02:17 PM	#10
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	As long as the price isn't too wild you'll be fine. These cars have tremendous reliability ratings and are a blast to drive. As sdynak eluded to, the mod bug bites hard and there's a boat load of items to mod with so remember to save up for mods because it's a lot of fun to mod these things. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-17-2021, 01:21 PM	#6
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	How much is the 2014 you are considering?

02-17-2021, 01:31 PM	#7
White_Camaro Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: phoenix Posts: 287	My 2014 2ss has 127k miles and its been trouble free.

02-17-2021, 01:47 PM	#8
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	I'm not a mechanic, and I don't really have anything revelational to share, but I'd check the following two things: 1. Does it have a catch can? 2. Did the previous owner crank the AC a lot (especially on max/high)? That would lead to an eventual blend door hack requirement.

02-17-2021, 03:04 PM	#12
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,402	Go for it bro!! My friend has a 2014 2SS/RS and love it!! It is an L99-auto car and has had zero problems with it so far, and he bought it brand new. He since has installed LT headers a catback exhaust and a tune and it is a whole nother animal. And as they have mentioned above, plant ya a money tree or 2 so you can do all the mods that are surely coming your way, and the second tree is for the wife!! lol. Good luck and have fun! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.