Looking at this picture, what mods do you see?

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by duc1098

Just got a call from local dealer, said he can get me the same package - leather seats and navi for 36890. Can add leather for 1200. Now I'm thinking I should cancel this and go with the local. Unmolested, local and brand new which means more warranty... I've already paid a $500 deposit and sent the signed contract back to these guys in Texas. I wonder if I can get out of it now.

If you already signed a contract, probably not... but you can call and see.

I think either would be a good deal. Is the local a 1LE? If not, there are more items to it (rear end gears, shifter, etc) that are not on a typical SS.

Also, if they key recall was not done on the new one, they won't deliver it to you until that has been done. The Texas car may not have to go through that, or may have already. Some places take days to do the recall. Mine was 3 hours, but it was not the "days" that some have experienced.

1600 miles is still a steal. They are just selling it "used" versus "new" the minute you drive off in the new one, same boat.

Plus the Cold Air intake is about $400. I don't recall what else it had on it, but take those into account as well. The 1LE should have the dual mode exhaust (under hard accelleration the exhaust gases bypasses muffler) which is another $1100 or so from the dealer also. It is the NPP exhaust option. Two tips on each side versus one. I think the 1LE has that standard.

You can also get turn by turn directions through OnStar if one does not have the Nav option.

Just a few other thoughts.

[That_Guy]

Originally Posted by duc1098

Just got a call from local dealer, said he can get me the same package - leather seats and navi for 36890. Can add leather for 1200. Now I'm thinking I should cancel this and go with the local. Unmolested, local and brand new which means more warranty... I've already paid a $500 deposit and sent the signed contract back to these guys in Texas. I wonder if I can get out of it now.

Tell them what you found and ask them to lower the price.

[GONIF]

Originally Posted by That_Guy

Tell them what you found and ask them to lower the price.

In the worst case you loose the $500.00. They can not do a damn thing if you piss back ( back out on the deal ) other then keep your $500.00. If you like the car , dicker with them and try to get another 1 or 2 thousand dollars off .

[WHAMMO]

Those tires are like new. Brand new they look 'used' on the outside.

[duc1098]

Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

If you already signed a contract, probably not... but you can call and see.

I think either would be a good deal. Is the local a 1LE? If not, there are more items to it (rear end gears, shifter, etc) that are not on a typical SS.

Also, if they key recall was not done on the new one, they won't deliver it to you until that has been done. The Texas car may not have to go through that, or may have already. Some places take days to do the recall. Mine was 3 hours, but it was not the "days" that some have experienced.

1600 miles is still a steal. They are just selling it "used" versus "new" the minute you drive off in the new one, same boat.

Plus the Cold Air intake is about $400. I don't recall what else it had on it, but take those into account as well. The 1LE should have the dual mode exhaust (under hard accelleration the exhaust gases bypasses muffler) which is another $1100 or so from the dealer also. It is the NPP exhaust option. Two tips on each side versus one. I think the 1LE has that standard.

You can also get turn by turn directions through OnStar if one does not have the Nav option.

Just a few other thoughts.

The local is 1LE too but 1SS vs 2SS. Decided to keep the deal with Texas, they'll just pay for half of shipping...

I actually ordered a Cold Air Inductions kit for $400 hours before I found out it already has one. Id have to pay 25% restocking fee and shipping back to seller now lol. Or I might just keep it and replace it with the Robo-fab since I hear everyone like the CAI better.

[LStick]

Originally Posted by duc1098

The local is 1LE too but 1SS vs 2SS. Decided to keep the deal with Texas, they'll just pay for half of shipping...

I actually ordered a Cold Air Inductions kit for $400 hours before I found out it already has one. Id have to pay 25% restocking fee and shipping back to seller now lol. Or I might just keep it and replace it with the Robo-fab since I hear everyone like the CAI better.

Them paying for half the shipping is a big plus.

[2010abmss]

Damn I just left for a deployment I live in San Antonio and I would have gone over this car with a fine tooth comb for you and reported back to you, anyways looks like a beautiful car though best of luck!

[duc1098]

Originally Posted by 2010abmss

Damn I just left for a deployment I live in San Antonio and I would have gone over this car with a fine tooth comb for you and reported back to you, anyways looks like a beautiful car though best of luck!

Thanks bud! Yea it would've been nice if someone looked at it first. But oh well, if there are any surprises I'll just deal with it. I'm just tired of spending the last 3-4 months looking up different cars(BMW, Audi, Viper, Corvette, etc) I'm ready to drive. And judging by how cool people are on this forum offering help/parts it seems like going with a Camaro was a good choice.

[duc1098]

And its on the move...
I can't believe I've finally made a decision and bought a car. This will be my first sports car. Kinda glad I didn't get one in my 20s... I just hope I wont out-grow the power in a few weeks. If it's anything like motorcycles I will need more power very soon. I started riding bikes few years ago and in the first year I chaged 8 bikes... It wont be easy with cars and especially now that my state charges 7% tax even on private sales

[Camaro Dude]

Congrats and enjoy your new toy!!!

[jcsuddre]

Originally Posted by thahemp

He could live on a dirt road or something. As far as the tune, if you know anyone with HP Tuners they can read the ECM and compare it to a stock file, but they could have flashed it back and removed whatever mods were on the car.

so true my engine bay in my v6 was always dirty a few days after i cleaned it out. I live on dirt road and its impossible to keep it clean for more than a few days.

[That_Guy]

I would also ask them to check alignment before taking delivery, the 1le cars seem to be out of spec fairly often

[Demon War Horse]

Great news man!

[duc1098]