[kropscamaro16]

i got my brand new 1ss with npp for 41k out the door but up to you! 16-18 is all the same thing and not sure you want a used performance car but up to you!

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Tex2SS

The kinds of things that I am worried about are tires, battery, seals, hoses, etc. Hopefully most of that will get tested by GM during the inspection. Not sure how well they can really test for dry seals and dry hoses and such though.

Not sure if I should have all of the fluids flushed and filled or not also. I talked to a GM dealer about that and they are of course not cheap to do.

Maybe I can tell the GM dealer that I have the transmission shudder and get a flush and fill under warranty for that. lol

Coming from Corvettes I know several guys that store cars for a while and only get them out to drive to events and never have drivetrain issues. Don't let someone that drives them daily put you in panic mode about a car that is stored or not driven for a year. It's not like it's been tucked in a barn for 10 years and just seeing sunlight. Most all of the fluids in new cars are synthetic based and it shouldn't be a issue. The car only has 600 miles, it's not hurt.

Also, If the car was garage kept and started once in a while I wouldn't worry too much about seals considering how new of car, keep in mind that the drive line has a 5 year 60,000 mile warranty if something should go wrong.

One more thing, just make sure if you are quoted bought prices here on the forum it is apples to apples. If someone says that I bought a new SS for only X amount and it's cheaper.. Compare options. If this is a loaded 2SS with NPP and Mag ride control that is pushing a $47,000 to $50,000 list price then it is not comparable to a 1SS or less option car. Look around, look at KBB, NADA and I'm sure a few others can give you sites to compare fair market value.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Tex2SS]

Originally Posted by RyanR623

For 35k, find a 2018 new one on a lot. 2018 ss's are not hard to find on a dealer's lot and they'll sell it cheaper than that to get it off the books. There was a 2018 2ss on a lot in Toledo when I bought mine for 34k. But I found my 1ss with 8700 miles for 27k, so I went with the 1ss.

I think I failed to mention that it is a convertible as well. (I will update my initial message.) I accidentally drove a 2SS right out of the blocks before I even realized that there were two different trim packages, so now I am all about getting a convertible 2SS.

[Tex2SS]

Just got the 153 point inspection report back from the local Chevrolet Dealer. Everything looks good on the car. No negative checks at all.... including the tires.

Time to negotiate a price and make this bad boy mine.

[Tex2SS]

Just sealed the deal for $32,500. ��

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Tex2SS

Just sealed the deal for $32,500. ��

Congrats on your new ride..

Post some pics when you get it home

[Tex2SS]

Originally Posted by Memphis SS

Congrats on your new ride..

Post some pics when you get it hone

Thanks!

Will Do. Hoping to close on it this afternoon.

[Tex2SS]

Now that I am officially getting a Camaro, what things do I need to do to it first?

I have read about the paint being super thin and that a lot of people get a clear coat protection put on the front half of the car as well as the "hips" of the car over the rear wheels. Any suggestions on how to do this without breaking the bank? My bank account is already sore from this purchase. Lol

I also plan to take it in at some point in the next 6 months of my warranty coverage and report a shuddering in the rear end and have them do the triple flush and fill on the tranny and differential to avoid having that issue.

Oh, and I will also probably have them do the rivet epoxy fix on the dual exhaust if I notice that rattling.

Thanks,
Tex

[CoolbreezeNJ]

All paint is super thin these days as they are water based and of course all manufacturers will get away with the least amount of paint, etc to save cost. The clear bra on the front and rear bumper will be about $1K. If you find a smaller shop ask them if you remove thee bumpers if it is cheaper.

There isn't a triple flush anymore but instead a brand new fluid that is supposed to be resilient to moisture. All in all if the A8 doesn't have a shutter I think it is a great trans. Good shifting and when your in sport mode it will down shift going down hills and it is pretty slick. the only thing I notice that when in manual mode the 1-2 shift is very slow but again we don't have a dual clutch trans so maybe that is the best we can hope for.

The differential is just a fluid change and after one mine is gone. I suspect that it would have been gone over time anyways though so I wouldn't let that be at the top of your list.

[ScaryFatKidGT]

Originally Posted by Tex2SS

The kinds of things that I am worried about are tires, battery, seals, hoses, etc. Hopefully most of that will get tested by GM during the inspection. Not sure how well they can really test for dry seals and dry hoses and such though.

Not sure if I should have all of the fluids flushed and filled or not also. I talked to a GM dealer about that and they are of course not cheap to do.

Maybe I can tell the GM dealer that I have the transmission shudder and get a flush and fill under warranty for that. lol

You don't need to worry about seals and tires and stuff for sitting in a garage for 2 years, you need to worry about that stuff when they sit outside for 5 years or most or are really old like a Mclaren F1 with 600 miles or something.


600 miles is perfect for a first oil change

[avalonandl]

Don't go looking for trouble with the A8. If yours is smooth (most are) be happy.

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by avalonandl

Don't go looking for trouble with the A8. If yours is smooth (most are) be happy.

I agree

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by Tex2SS

Just sealed the deal for $32,500. ��

Congrats, a 2ss vert for $32k and 600mi is a good deal. They run $50k+ new.... and yours is basically all that.

Well done

[rshelar]

Far out. I recently traded my 15 SS vert for a 17 SS vert. No more limp L99 for me. You’re going to love it.


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