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Hlogan220 · 09-15-2012, 09:19 PM

I was wondering how long or how many miles on average one can ride a camaro 5th gen before it starts having too many problems to drive around?

I am sure somebody else already has asked... But I am genuinely curious

MBS · 09-15-2012, 09:21 PM

Forever if you take care of it.

2010 SSRS · 09-15-2012, 09:23 PM

mine will last forever and ever

Angrybird 12 · 09-15-2012, 09:25 PM

Well it really depends on what you consider too many problems to keep driving it around. I have seen people driving cars with parts falling off, smoking and knocking, and the windows that won't operate. So like I said how many problems are you willing to put up with?

Hlogan220 · 09-15-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MBS

Forever if you take care of it.

One thing is... I always treat mine very nicely but then I can never stop the crazy acceleration, speeding, and rough turns...

Wouldn't this lead to shorter life expectancy for the transmission and such?

Hlogan220 · 09-15-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Well it really depends on what you consider too many problems to keep driving it around. I have seen people driving cars with parts falling off, smoking and knocking, and the windows that won't operate. So like I said how many problems are you willing to put up with?

Well... I mean... exterior wise, I could always replace parts or get new paint jobs... but if electric parts, engine, or transmission starts breaking down, I would try my best to fix all vital parts at least.

If the repair starts costing over 20k, It would be time for her to go

Angrybird 12 · 09-15-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hlogan220

Well... I mean... exterior wise, I could always replace parts or get new paint jobs... but if electric parts, engine, or transmission starts breaking down, I would try my best to fix all vital parts at least.

If the repair starts costing over 20k, It would be time for her to go

You can repair/ replace a lot for 20K...

I am hoping I never have to buy another car in my lifetime.

usnatclee · 09-15-2012, 11:07 PM

Wow AngryBird 12. That is a long time. How old are ya?

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-16-2012, 12:10 AM

You can keep a car running forever if you just replace what breaks and keep up with the repairs.

There's people with Camaros they bought new in 1969 that they still drive daily. Granted, they've had around 3-5 engine/tranny rebuilds over the course of its lifetime, but still. Same car, same owner - still impressive.

mikeSS · 09-16-2012, 12:14 AM

very little help on this thread. i would try to help you. but i have not own enough cars or had them long enough to comment.

Brutal SS · 09-16-2012, 12:47 AM

I have seen someone on here that has over 90,000 miles and has had no major problems. If that's an indication of life expectancy, I am excited!

midnighter · 09-16-2012, 12:55 AM

Most of them will die horrible deaths eventually. Those few well kept will live to be classic stars in around 40-50 years from now.

Monchy36 · 09-16-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal SS

I have seen someone on here that has over 90,000 miles and has had no major problems. If that's an indication of life expectancy, I am excited!

90,000!!!!

how the hell you can do that? Even if it's 2010 drive 30,000 a year! That's a lot of driving!!!

Brutal SS · 09-16-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Monchy36

90,000!!!!

how the hell you can do that? Even if it's 2010 drive 30,000 a year! That's a lot of driving!!!

Yeah, some dude travels alot on his job apparently.

09-15-2012, 09:19 PM	#1
Hlogan220 Drives: Chevy camaro 2012 2lt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San francisco Posts: 55 View My Garage	How long will an average camaro 5th gen last? I was wondering how long or how many miles on average one can ride a camaro 5th gen before it starts having too many problems to drive around? I am sure somebody else already has asked... But I am genuinely curious

09-15-2012, 09:23 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	mine will last forever and ever __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-15-2012, 09:25 PM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Well it really depends on what you consider too many problems to keep driving it around. I have seen people driving cars with parts falling off, smoking and knocking, and the windows that won't operate. So like I said how many problems are you willing to put up with? __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

09-15-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	Wow AngryBird 12. That is a long time. How old are ya? __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

09-16-2012, 12:47 AM	#11
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	I have seen someone on here that has over 90,000 miles and has had no major problems. If that's an indication of life expectancy, I am excited! __________________

09-15-2012, 09:21 PM	#2
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Forever if you take care of it.

09-16-2012, 12:10 AM	#9
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	You can keep a car running forever if you just replace what breaks and keep up with the repairs. There's people with Camaros they bought new in 1969 that they still drive daily. Granted, they've had around 3-5 engine/tranny rebuilds over the course of its lifetime, but still. Same car, same owner - still impressive.

09-16-2012, 12:14 AM	#10
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	very little help on this thread. i would try to help you. but i have not own enough cars or had them long enough to comment.

09-16-2012, 12:55 AM	#12
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Most of them will die horrible deaths eventually. Those few well kept will live to be classic stars in around 40-50 years from now.