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MLL67RSSS · 12-05-2012, 10:59 AM

Know some former Bimmer owners, said the same thing. When the warranty runs out SELL IT QUICK! A new non-refurbished alternator was $600 for the thing. And for the most part you can't buy parts for it at Autozone or Carquest, most have to come from BMW $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Seems everything on it cost 3-to-4 times or more what a domestic part would be.

2010 SSRS · 12-05-2012, 12:02 PM

Keep the Camaro

vroomapunk · 12-05-2012, 01:04 PM

agreed, keep the camaro, or get a used SS

Predator2U · 12-05-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

Know some former Bimmer owners, said the same thing. When the warranty runs out SELL IT QUICK! A new non-refurbished alternator was $600 for the thing. And for the most part you can't buy parts for it at Autozone or Carquest, most have to come from BMW $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Seems everything on it cost 3-to-4 times or more what a domestic part would be.

I totally agree with the above. One of my employees purchased a 2008 550i which is an very nice ride. Amazing fast 4.8L that gives my SS a run for the money. His warranty has now expired and he had to replace the energy cell (what we call the battery) at $575. BMW service also says he needs new brakes ($2000), a new front shock/strut ($1500) and his oil changes are $375. Very expensive car to maintain. Camaro is way more fun to drive! (and better looking too)

BBQdDude · 12-05-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

OH BMWs.....

Their cars are a dime a dozen anymore. And many of the owners are so "ashamed" of the car they own they have to remove the numbers all the time so "someone" won't know they bought a 325 instead of a 335...like it matters

BMW owners make me facepalm anymore.

Sadly...I've noticed Subaru drivers doing it too now.

First mod i did on my car

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2SS45th · 12-05-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

Sadly...I've noticed Subaru drivers doing it too now.

What are you trying to say...

I know the feeling, there is a riced out standard impreza trying to look like an STi around where I live. Tries to race me everytime I see him.

hstone11 · 12-05-2012, 03:32 PM

pics

v6sonoma · 12-05-2012, 04:05 PM

Sharp looking. I don't think you can remove those mods easily though. lol

It's you're car and money. I'm with the others saying keep it unless it's a financial reason why you can't.

I'd think if you found the right person you'd probably do ok considering your cars more unique appearance. That however is a double edged sword as the more you mod a car and make it your own and personalize it the more someone else that doesn't care for it will have to do to make it how they like it.

It basically all comes down to time. If you can wait long enough to find a buyer to pay what you want then you'll be ok. If you're looking to get something and time is of the essence and you might miss out on what you want to replace it with then be prepared to be low balled by a buyer or dealer trade-in.

hstone11 · 12-05-2012, 07:52 PM

well most of it is plasti dip which i can take off but idk if i should take it off or leave it... what do you think i should put it up for and where should i put it up... i am looking to sell it to private buyer not dealer... is that my best option??
and about all the bmw haters the car i want will have a 6 yr 100,00 mile warranty so i will be covered with any issues

tjk_art · 12-05-2012, 08:02 PM

Take off ALL the plastidip. Unless you sell ot a C5 member who knows how to use the stuff, no one is going to want to buy a car with rattle can plastic on it that they might have to touch up.

ZL-Bee · 12-05-2012, 08:05 PM

I'd remove the mods and sell them on here, if your trading it in. If private sale then I don't think mods will matter too much depending on the potential buyer.

papabearcamaro · 12-06-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

Take off ALL the plastidip. Unless you sell ot a C5 member who knows how to use the stuff, no one is going to want to buy a car with rattle can plastic on it that they might have to touch up.

Agreed,does nothing to improve the looks of the car. Does the opposite in my opinion.

Mike C · 12-06-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ps2ren

Why 335xi? Their xDrive is known to have problems on top of the turbo, and you are getting one that's almost out of warranty...... really bad idea......

As a former BMW owner (14 years), I would have to agree. We owned a 1998 323is and just replaced it with a 2012 Buick Regal GS. Getting a BMW out of warranty is not the best idea. The last thing I did on it was replace the fuel pump, $700. After a few trips to the dealer, I found they charged 2 - 4X the amount for parts that I could get them for online. Unless you know a good mechanic for it, I'd stay away and keep the Camaro. Just my

MLL67RSSS · 12-06-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hstone11

and about all the bmw haters the car i want will have a 6 yr 100,00 mile warranty so i will be covered with any issues

Good move on the warranty, seems you have your mind made up.
I guess I didn't realize that passing on the opinions of former BMW owners, or relaying the FACT that parts are very expensive for them in an attempt to inform and help you meant "I" was a BMW hater.

12-05-2012, 12:02 PM	#16
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Keep the Camaro __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#17
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	agreed, keep the camaro, or get a used SS __________________

12-05-2012, 03:32 PM	#21
hstone11 Drives: 2010 Camaro ls Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 18	pics pics Attached Images

12-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#22
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Sharp looking. I don't think you can remove those mods easily though. lol It's you're car and money. I'm with the others saying keep it unless it's a financial reason why you can't. I'd think if you found the right person you'd probably do ok considering your cars more unique appearance. That however is a double edged sword as the more you mod a car and make it your own and personalize it the more someone else that doesn't care for it will have to do to make it how they like it. It basically all comes down to time. If you can wait long enough to find a buyer to pay what you want then you'll be ok. If you're looking to get something and time is of the essence and you might miss out on what you want to replace it with then be prepared to be low balled by a buyer or dealer trade-in. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-05-2012, 10:59 AM	#15
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	Know some former Bimmer owners, said the same thing. When the warranty runs out SELL IT QUICK! A new non-refurbished alternator was $600 for the thing. And for the most part you can't buy parts for it at Autozone or Carquest, most have to come from BMW $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Seems everything on it cost 3-to-4 times or more what a domestic part would be.

12-05-2012, 07:52 PM	#23
hstone11 Drives: 2010 Camaro ls Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 18	well most of it is plasti dip which i can take off but idk if i should take it off or leave it... what do you think i should put it up for and where should i put it up... i am looking to sell it to private buyer not dealer... is that my best option?? and about all the bmw haters the car i want will have a 6 yr 100,00 mile warranty so i will be covered with any issues

12-05-2012, 08:02 PM	#24
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	Take off ALL the plastidip. Unless you sell ot a C5 member who knows how to use the stuff, no one is going to want to buy a car with rattle can plastic on it that they might have to touch up.

12-05-2012, 08:05 PM	#25
ZL-Bee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 576	I'd remove the mods and sell them on here, if your trading it in. If private sale then I don't think mods will matter too much depending on the potential buyer.