Going to the dealer tomorrow

Codez · 05-20-2016, 05:15 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm going to test driving a 2016 2SS on Saturday.

I was trying to find a comprehensive list of things to look for when I am there tomorrow.

I came up with the following:

Oil Pan
Cracked Toe links
Seats (recline/movement)
NPP Exhaust rattle
Mylink system (radio etc)
Paint
Cabin noise (air flow while driving)

Is there anything else I should be looking for specifically? I would love the input.

Wheel Team 6 · 05-20-2016, 05:26 PM

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437205

Drags1998 · 05-20-2016, 06:15 PM

Just remember 1 thing, Go in with an OPEN Mind. If You go in looking for problems,or with a bad attitude, It WILL NOT GO WELL!!!

clanky · 05-20-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

Just remember 1 thing, Go in with an OPEN Mind. If You go in looking for problems,or with a bad attitude, It WILL NOT GO WELL!!!

Sorry I don't understand this, what do you mean? If I go looking to buy a car I am exactly going in looking for problems with the car. The bad attitude no, but not sure why he would be doing that. Just confused from your post is all.

JonGSA · 05-20-2016, 07:11 PM

Keep in mind that a few of those will be fixed IF the car needs it befor it can be sold even. The NPP rattle might not rear it's ugly head for 500+ miles. The rest is up to you to check out. But like Drags said go in shopping to enjoy the car, if the paint is fine then buy away, the rest will be okay.

G Fo12ce · 05-20-2016, 07:19 PM

My Order Guide here. The cost breakdown Excel file might help you with pricing. EDIT: Just realized you are in Canada. If you are decent with Excel at least you don't have to start from scratch to modify that.

Codez · 05-20-2016, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the replies, I definitely won't be going in with a bad attitude. Its rare that dealerships here get 2SS models in that aren't already spoken for so the fact I'm able to go out on test drive is a plus regardless whether I bring it home or not.

I just want to spend a good hour or so with the car and make up my mind. I test drove a fully loaded V6 6th gen and loved it.. but back then I didn't know much about all the issues. Knowing what questions to ask and being educated prior to tomorrow is important to me. Just want all my bases covered going in, as it is still somewhat intimidating going to dealerships for me. Even though I know I've done my research.

Whether I buy it or not tomorrow I'll know whether the V8 version is worth it to me. The V6 really surprised me in performance and overall comfort, however with that said the V8 with MRC should really blow me away. If it doesn't ill stick with the V6.

robbie52 · 05-21-2016, 08:34 AM

My dealer does not allow test drives on the SS or Corvettes. My 2SS had 8 miles on it after salesman took car to station for a fill-up.

jasonsk287 · 05-21-2016, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by robbie52

My dealer does not allow test drives on the SS or Corvettes. My 2SS had 8 miles on it after salesman took car to station for a fill-up.

I understand their reasoning I suppose, they don't want people to "abuse them". But what about someone who is truly interested in buying an SS or Vette? Would they tell them they can't drive it? How can you buy a $40k, $50k or in the case of the Vette maybe $70 or $80k car without driving it first? Just my thoughts.

raptor5244 · 05-21-2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Codez

Thanks for the replies, I definitely won't be going in with a bad attitude. Its rare that dealerships here get 2SS models in that aren't already spoken for so the fact I'm able to go out on test drive is a plus regardless whether I bring it home or not.

I just want to spend a good hour or so with the car and make up my mind. I test drove a fully loaded V6 6th gen and loved it.. but back then I didn't know much about all the issues. Knowing what questions to ask and being educated prior to tomorrow is important to me. Just want all my bases covered going in, as it is still somewhat intimidating going to dealerships for me. Even though I know I've done my research.

Whether I buy it or not tomorrow I'll know whether the V8 version is worth it to me. The V6 really surprised me in performance and overall comfort, however with that said the V8 with MRC should really blow me away. If it doesn't ill stick with the V6.

I think you will be blown away by the SS. If you love torque and the glorious sounds that a V8 makes you will be hooked.

raptor5244 · 05-21-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonsk287

I understand their reasoning I suppose, they don't want people to "abuse them". But what about someone who is truly interested in buying an SS or Vette? Would they tell them they can't drive it? How can you buy a $40k, $50k or in the case of the Vette maybe $70 or $80k car without driving it first? Just my thoughts.

Agreed. Especially for a drivers car. It's not Toyota Corolla where you aren't focused so much on how it drives. You are buying a Camaro or Vette precisely for how it drives.

KILLA BEE · 05-21-2016, 11:02 AM

Good luck Im right behind you, However Im more of a straight up YES and NO guy.." I want a 1SS manual with NPP, black rims, red hash marks, OTD under 40,000 can you make it happen" you would be surprised how many bite especially now( I had one dealer do 41000 ish OTD for a 2ss because I didn't specify 1SS or 2SS which might be a good idea to leave out now that I think about it.) IJS

6th Gen SS · 05-21-2016, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codez

Hello everyone,

I'm going to test driving a 2016 2SS on Saturday.

I was trying to find a comprehensive list of things to look for when I am there tomorrow.

I came up with the following:

Oil Pan
Cracked Toe links
Seats (recline/movement)
NPP Exhaust rattle
Mylink system (radio etc)
Paint
Cabin noise (air flow while driving)

Is there anything else I should be looking for specifically? I would love the input.

Check that hood, trunk and doors fully open and fully close w/out binding/contacting adjacent body panels... Ie look for paint chips that may have been caused by this.

Check that the hood and top of front bumper are level. If hood looks low it could be that bumper is high not necessarily that hood is low.

Check for moisture under trunk mat, floor mats.

Unusual engine sounds. (Not the normal ones)

2006Moy · 05-21-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by robbie52

My dealer does not allow test drives on the SS or Corvettes. My 2SS had 8 miles on it after salesman took car to station for a fill-up.

Ive had this same issue countless times buying sport bikes. I simply laugh walk out then go to a dealer that will let me test drive.. After I buy said "vehicle" I go back to the original dealer and make sure they understand I was serious about making a purchase and they lost that deal due to NOT letting me drive the "vehicle".

I understand liability etc but they can take a copy of your DL, Ins card, do a freaking credit app to prove u can buy etc. Theres no reason for dealers to NOT let a customer test drive a unit.

My attitude is I don't drive I don't buy see you. Someone wants my money I guess its not you

05-20-2016, 05:15 PM	#1
Codez Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 72	Going to the dealer tomorrow Hello everyone, I'm going to test driving a 2016 2SS on Saturday. I was trying to find a comprehensive list of things to look for when I am there tomorrow. I came up with the following: Oil Pan Cracked Toe links Seats (recline/movement) NPP Exhaust rattle Mylink system (radio etc) Paint Cabin noise (air flow while driving) Is there anything else I should be looking for specifically? I would love the input.

05-20-2016, 05:26 PM	#2
Wheel Team 6 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Port Richey Florida Posts: 455	Checklist http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437205

05-20-2016, 07:11 PM	#5
JonGSA Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: CT Posts: 174	Keep in mind that a few of those will be fixed IF the car needs it befor it can be sold even. The NPP rattle might not rear it's ugly head for 500+ miles. The rest is up to you to check out. But like Drags said go in shopping to enjoy the car, if the paint is fine then buy away, the rest will be okay. __________________ '16 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic - M6 - NPP - MRC -Black bowties - CAI Intake - SW Cat Back w/NPP Other money pits: '13 S1000RR '11 R1200 GS Adventure '01 HD Sporty 1250

05-20-2016, 07:19 PM	#6
G Fo12ce Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 762	My Order Guide here. The cost breakdown Excel file might help you with pricing. EDIT: Just realized you are in Canada. If you are decent with Excel at least you don't have to start from scratch to modify that. __________________ My Intro Post \| My Order \| My Ordering Guide TJCR2Q \| 2SS Red Hot\|Adrenaline Red\|MX0 A8\|56R Wheels\|5ZU Blade Spoiler\|NPP Exhaust\|F55 MRC\|IO6 Nav • 4/06/16 1100 Ordered (waiting for 5ZU acceptance) • 4/19/16 2000 Accepted with 5ZU • 4/23/16 3000 TPW:5/16/16 • 5/06/16 3100 • 5/13/16 3400 Broadcast Sheet • 5/24/16 3800 Vehicle Produced • 5/25/16 4B00 Bayed • 5/27/16 4300 Intermediate Delivery • 7/9/16 Delivered!

05-21-2016, 11:02 AM	#12
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	Good luck Im right behind you, However Im more of a straight up YES and NO guy.." I want a 1SS manual with NPP, black rims, red hash marks, OTD under 40,000 can you make it happen" you would be surprised how many bite especially now( I had one dealer do 41000 ish OTD for a 2ss because I didn't specify 1SS or 2SS which might be a good idea to leave out now that I think about it.) IJS __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

05-20-2016, 06:15 PM	#3
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	Just remember 1 thing, Go in with an OPEN Mind. If You go in looking for problems,or with a bad attitude, It WILL NOT GO WELL!!!

05-20-2016, 07:43 PM	#7
Codez Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 72	Thanks for the replies, I definitely won't be going in with a bad attitude. Its rare that dealerships here get 2SS models in that aren't already spoken for so the fact I'm able to go out on test drive is a plus regardless whether I bring it home or not. I just want to spend a good hour or so with the car and make up my mind. I test drove a fully loaded V6 6th gen and loved it.. but back then I didn't know much about all the issues. Knowing what questions to ask and being educated prior to tomorrow is important to me. Just want all my bases covered going in, as it is still somewhat intimidating going to dealerships for me. Even though I know I've done my research. Whether I buy it or not tomorrow I'll know whether the V8 version is worth it to me. The V6 really surprised me in performance and overall comfort, however with that said the V8 with MRC should really blow me away. If it doesn't ill stick with the V6.

05-21-2016, 08:34 AM	#8
robbie52 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Evans GA Posts: 106	My dealer does not allow test drives on the SS or Corvettes. My 2SS had 8 miles on it after salesman took car to station for a fill-up.

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