Question about 2013 1LS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CookieCk · 02-01-2013, 09:34 AM

So I got an e-mail from the dealership I bought my Camaro from with an offer to buy it back. I've gotten a few of these e-mails and ignored them cause it wasn't worth it to me. But this offer, if the e-mail reads true, would be $6,000 more then what I currently owe on my car. So just out of curiosity I looked up if the dealer had a 2013 1LS set up just like mine on lot, and they do, and I would actually end up with cheaper monthly payments if this deal worked out.

So anyways, my question is whether or not the 2013 1LS has the hill start assist that the other 2013 manuals have? I know it still has the original radio style(not mylink, which I personally don't care for) but I'm not sure about the hill start assist, and from what I've seen and heard about the Camaro's hill start assist I really don't want it.

Just trying to figure out if it's worth my time to even stop by the dealership and check it out.

All Star · 02-01-2013, 09:44 AM

Think about this for a second....do you really think the dealership is going to buy your used car at a higher price than you would pay for the brand new one? Not going to happen.

camaro-dreamer · 02-01-2013, 09:44 AM

Even if the payments are less, the duration will definitely be increased. The 2012 you drive is not worth the same as the new 2013 on their lot. Do not look at the payments. Instead, you should be looking at total out of pocket over the life of the contract.

As for your question, here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...81&postcount=1 . Hill start assist is standard for all manual 2013s it seems.

plus1zero · 02-01-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by All Star

Think about this for a second....do you really think the dealership is going to buy your used car at a higher price than you would pay for the brand new one? Not going to happen.

This happens on occasion. A guy at work gets these all the time for his z71, I thought they were too good to be true, but apparently they'll do these on occasion. My dad said they've done things similar for him in the past, and it really depends on if OP has a good chunk paid out on it.

OP, you for sure they will BUY it back or trade it in? If trading it in, sometimes they'll offer you more, but if you're upside down in the vehicle, it'll put you even more upside down when you trade. If you've got equity in it, then it's different.

All Star · 02-01-2013, 09:51 AM

The only reason you would end up ahead are if factory incentives are available, which there really aren't right now.

SS785 · 02-01-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by All Star

Think about this for a second....do you really think the dealership is going to buy your used car at a higher price than you would pay for the brand new one? Not going to happen.

I get letters like that all the time from local dealerships wanting to buy my wife's car "thousands above value". They are made to get you to the sales floor.

CookieCk · 02-01-2013, 09:55 AM

I get a GM Supplier discount through work, so I get less than MSRP for a vehicle when I buy new. And I know it will cost me a bit more overall, I'm just looking at the month to month right now because it'd be nice to have a tad bit more spending money now and with my current job I get an automatic pay raise every year, so I'm not worried about paying it off later I'll probably pay it off before the loan term is up anyways, which will save me a tad in interest.

All Star · 02-01-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SS785

I get letters like that all the time from local dealerships wanting to buy my wife's car "thousands above value". They are made to get you to the sales floor.

My dad got one for his Equinox. Promised him a couple grand above book value...literally said to me in person that we had to buy a car, and it would be at MSRP with no discount. The letter said "no purchase required."

CookieCk · 02-01-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by All Star

My dad got one for his Equinox. Promised him a couple grand above book value...literally said to me in person that we had to buy a car, and it would be at MSRP with no discount. The letter said "no purchase required."

I'm not saying I definitely want to do this, just seeing if it's worth looking into. The dealership is within walking distance of my sisters house and I'll be there in a few days anyways, just trying to decide if it's worth my time to check it out. I have no problem keeping my car, my plan when I bought it was to never sell it, but if I can get outta the dealership with another brand new Camaro, less mileage than my current one, and not be over my head on the loan then I don't see why not.

SS785 · 02-01-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by All Star

My dad got one for his Equinox. Promised him a couple grand above book value...literally said to me in person that we had to buy a car, and it would be at MSRP with no discount. The letter said "no purchase required."

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by CookieCk

I'm not saying I definitely want to do this, just seeing if it's worth looking into. The dealership is within walking distance of my sisters house and I'll be there in a few days anyways, just trying to decide if it's worth my time to check it out. I have no problem keeping my car, my plan when I bought it was to never sell it, but if I can get outta the dealership with another brand new Camaro, less mileage than my current one, and not be over my head on the loan then I don't see why not.

If it's not out of the way, then sure, give it a shot.

Enjoi Dre · 02-01-2013, 10:13 AM

my 2013 1LS has Hill start assist. I personally have not had any issues with it. It has helped me, especially when people decide it's okay to get really close to my car when we are waiting at a light.

CookieCk · 02-01-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SS785

If it's not out of the way, then sure, give it a shot.

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Originally Posted by Enjoi Dre

my 2013 1LS has Hill start assist. I personally have not had any issues with it. It has helped me, especially when people decide it's okay to get really close to my car when we are waiting at a light.

Might as well see since I'll be right there, but with the hill start assist it'll have to be a good deal for me to go for it. Heck, I walked out of the dealership 3 times when I bought my 2012 and I definitely wanted to buy then.

christianchevell · 02-01-2013, 10:46 AM

if it sounds too good to be true...............

RollaMo · 02-01-2013, 11:01 AM

Rule #1:

A dealer will NEVER lose money on a car trade.

They will make you believe you are their best friend and the only person in the world getting this deal.
When everything is said and done, they will make money off of you.

02-01-2013, 09:44 AM	#2
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	Think about this for a second....do you really think the dealership is going to buy your used car at a higher price than you would pay for the brand new one? Not going to happen. __________________

02-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#5
All Star I'm an Engineer Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 682	The only reason you would end up ahead are if factory incentives are available, which there really aren't right now. __________________

02-01-2013, 11:01 AM	#14
RollaMo Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 1,106	Rule #1: A dealer will NEVER lose money on a car trade. They will make you believe you are their best friend and the only person in the world getting this deal. When everything is said and done, they will make money off of you. __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2017 Camaro 2SS 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

02-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#1
CookieCk Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 273 View My Garage	Question about 2013 1LS So I got an e-mail from the dealership I bought my Camaro from with an offer to buy it back. I've gotten a few of these e-mails and ignored them cause it wasn't worth it to me. But this offer, if the e-mail reads true, would be $6,000 more then what I currently owe on my car. So just out of curiosity I looked up if the dealer had a 2013 1LS set up just like mine on lot, and they do, and I would actually end up with cheaper monthly payments if this deal worked out. So anyways, my question is whether or not the 2013 1LS has the hill start assist that the other 2013 manuals have? I know it still has the original radio style(not mylink, which I personally don't care for) but I'm not sure about the hill start assist, and from what I've seen and heard about the Camaro's hill start assist I really don't want it. Just trying to figure out if it's worth my time to even stop by the dealership and check it out.

02-01-2013, 09:44 AM	#3
camaro-dreamer Drives: 2013 Porsche 981S Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 329	Even if the payments are less, the duration will definitely be increased. The 2012 you drive is not worth the same as the new 2013 on their lot. Do not look at the payments. Instead, you should be looking at total out of pocket over the life of the contract. As for your question, here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...81&postcount=1 . Hill start assist is standard for all manual 2013s it seems.

02-01-2013, 09:55 AM	#7
CookieCk Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 273 View My Garage	I get a GM Supplier discount through work, so I get less than MSRP for a vehicle when I buy new. And I know it will cost me a bit more overall, I'm just looking at the month to month right now because it'd be nice to have a tad bit more spending money now and with my current job I get an automatic pay raise every year, so I'm not worried about paying it off later I'll probably pay it off before the loan term is up anyways, which will save me a tad in interest.

02-01-2013, 10:13 AM	#11
Enjoi Dre Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States Posts: 53	my 2013 1LS has Hill start assist. I personally have not had any issues with it. It has helped me, especially when people decide it's okay to get really close to my car when we are waiting at a light.

02-01-2013, 10:46 AM	#13
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	if it sounds too good to be true...............