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traildevil · 01-27-2015, 07:20 PM

Heading to the dealer to look at a 2010 SS 6spd. Thinking about trading in the 2013 LS 6spd... Any reasons as to why I shouldn't other then gas mileage haha? Any bad recalls on the 2010's? or drivetrain issues?

Thanks for the input!

purv24 · 01-27-2015, 07:28 PM

Only issue is your attachment to your ls. Obviously make sure you get a good deal though.

Splat · 01-27-2015, 07:51 PM

Other then the steering wheel and suspension, I say jump on it if its an excellent deal.

Whats the Mileage on the SS?

rontammy0 · 01-27-2015, 08:13 PM

The only downside is age..your getting an older car without warranty as of this year.

NYYFan325 · 01-27-2015, 08:41 PM

I went from a 2012 1LS to a 2010 2SS... Best decision ever made!

bannonm · 01-28-2015, 02:32 PM

Have the dealer pull the maintenance history on it and verify all the TSBs for 2010s have been fixed. I know there were a few problems from that year that were corrected by the time later models came out. Remember a 2010 can be as old as 2009.

And a 6 speed doesn't mean anything, both manual and autos are 6 speeds. I'm guessing you mean the LS3? If so, check for the 2nd gear grinding issue. Search on the forum if you're not familiar with the symptoms.

If it were me, I'd want to know if the engine was tuned. If the guy that owned it de-modded it for trade-in, and it was tuned for those mods putting stock parts back on for the trade-in may mean it doesn't run optimally. They should be able to hook their computer up and see in a matter of minutes.

sonnydurden · 01-28-2015, 02:36 PM

I would say do it. Right now I'm having buyers remorse for getting a 2012 1SS in an automatic. I really want a manual. Now I see 2010 2SS in a manual for under $20,000!!!.

traildevil · 01-28-2015, 02:56 PM

Its got 56k miles and they want 24k for it. Gonna try to get them down to 20k. Its in really good shape. Think 20k is a good deal or?

KaBoom1701 · 01-28-2015, 03:08 PM

I love my Camaro but these cars are soft in holding value right now.

If you pay over 20k your paying way to much. The car has miles on it.....

Spec · 01-28-2015, 06:57 PM

Never been in a v6 camaro before... but I can tell you that there's nothing like an SS! Of the 3 generations that I've owned, the 5th is by far top notch in my book!

TwentyTen2SSRS · 01-28-2015, 07:34 PM

I went from 2013 ls to 10SS. I got for $21k about a year ago and it only ha 5k miles owned by a collector. Best decision ove ever made.

Ace0751 · 01-28-2015, 08:14 PM

24k is way to much for that many miles. That price should be about 20k or less, try looking around to see if you can get a better deal don't try to jump on the first thing you see. You will be surprised on what you can find when shopping.

xstuntman · 01-28-2015, 08:44 PM

Pass.
Financially, the deal sucks.

Emig5m · 01-28-2015, 10:14 PM

I went from a 2011 RS 1LT auto to a 2010 2SS Manual.... I assume mine is a later 2010 model because it's white, doesn't have chicklets, and has reverse sensors but it's been rock solid so far. Well, it currently only has 15,000 miles on it, lol. You will notice a harsher ride on the 2010 SS over the newer V6 for sure. The 2012 and up SSs are more forgiving in suspension (I test drove every year, new, used, auto, and manual). I HAD to have the inferno orange interior so I decided a used 2SS with low miles over a new 1SS. I say go for it though if you don't mind the amount of miles on the car. Personally I try to stay under 20,000 miles on newer used vehicles with 15,000 or less being real good finds.... I got my 2010 last summer with around 11,000 miles on it I think...

01-27-2015, 07:20 PM	#1
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	2013 LS to 2010 SS? Heading to the dealer to look at a 2010 SS 6spd. Thinking about trading in the 2013 LS 6spd... Any reasons as to why I shouldn't other then gas mileage haha? Any bad recalls on the 2010's? or drivetrain issues? Thanks for the input!

01-27-2015, 07:51 PM	#3
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Other then the steering wheel and suspension, I say jump on it if its an excellent deal. Whats the Mileage on the SS? __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

01-27-2015, 08:41 PM	#5
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	I went from a 2012 1LS to a 2010 2SS... Best decision ever made! __________________

01-28-2015, 02:32 PM	#6
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	Have the dealer pull the maintenance history on it and verify all the TSBs for 2010s have been fixed. I know there were a few problems from that year that were corrected by the time later models came out. Remember a 2010 can be as old as 2009. And a 6 speed doesn't mean anything, both manual and autos are 6 speeds. I'm guessing you mean the LS3? If so, check for the 2nd gear grinding issue. Search on the forum if you're not familiar with the symptoms. If it were me, I'd want to know if the engine was tuned. If the guy that owned it de-modded it for trade-in, and it was tuned for those mods putting stock parts back on for the trade-in may mean it doesn't run optimally. They should be able to hook their computer up and see in a matter of minutes. __________________

01-28-2015, 03:08 PM	#9
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I love my Camaro but these cars are soft in holding value right now. If you pay over 20k your paying way to much. The car has miles on it..... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-27-2015, 07:28 PM	#2
purv24 Drives: Black 2ss Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amarillo, tx Posts: 272	Only issue is your attachment to your ls. Obviously make sure you get a good deal though.

01-27-2015, 08:13 PM	#4
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	The only downside is age..your getting an older car without warranty as of this year.

01-28-2015, 02:36 PM	#7
sonnydurden Drives: ‘16 1SS & ‘19 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 2,086	I would say do it. Right now I'm having buyers remorse for getting a 2012 1SS in an automatic. I really want a manual. Now I see 2010 2SS in a manual for under $20,000!!!.

01-28-2015, 02:56 PM	#8
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	Its got 56k miles and they want 24k for it. Gonna try to get them down to 20k. Its in really good shape. Think 20k is a good deal or?

01-28-2015, 06:57 PM	#10
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Never been in a v6 camaro before... but I can tell you that there's nothing like an SS! Of the 3 generations that I've owned, the 5th is by far top notch in my book!

01-28-2015, 07:34 PM	#11
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I went from 2013 ls to 10SS. I got for $21k about a year ago and it only ha 5k miles owned by a collector. Best decision ove ever made. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

01-28-2015, 08:14 PM	#12
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	24k is way to much for that many miles. That price should be about 20k or less, try looking around to see if you can get a better deal don't try to jump on the first thing you see. You will be surprised on what you can find when shopping.

01-28-2015, 08:44 PM	#13
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Pass. Financially, the deal sucks.

01-28-2015, 10:14 PM	#14
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	I went from a 2011 RS 1LT auto to a 2010 2SS Manual.... I assume mine is a later 2010 model because it's white, doesn't have chicklets, and has reverse sensors but it's been rock solid so far. Well, it currently only has 15,000 miles on it, lol. You will notice a harsher ride on the 2010 SS over the newer V6 for sure. The 2012 and up SSs are more forgiving in suspension (I test drove every year, new, used, auto, and manual). I HAD to have the inferno orange interior so I decided a used 2SS with low miles over a new 1SS. I say go for it though if you don't mind the amount of miles on the car. Personally I try to stay under 20,000 miles on newer used vehicles with 15,000 or less being real good finds.... I got my 2010 last summer with around 11,000 miles on it I think...