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Raiderette · 02-17-2010, 11:18 PM

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to the site and Im looking to buy a slightly used v6 in the near future. I love it. I've never bought a car this new so I've never had to negotiate with a dealership.

I'm looking for advice/estimates on what would be a good price to ultimately pay, and where I should start the negotiation, since theres no blue book on the 2010s.

The few I'm looking at are "advertised" at 24-26k and have between 6k and 10k miles (V6, with sunroof). I know the demand is high but I must get one for less. Any suggestions??? I CANNOT wait any longer to drive this car!!!!!!!!

Thanks!

shawn18 · 02-17-2010, 11:28 PM

I believe you could buy a new LS model for 24k or so , if you are wanting something cheaper than that look for either a used LS model or a used 1 LT with some miles on it or one that someone traded back in but I would think low 20's will be as cheap as you will find but you never know you could go to a dealership and see what they will order you a new LS for and see if you can get any discounts or if they are selling under invoice , I know that may sound like A long shot but it never hurts to ask

zen · 02-18-2010, 10:45 AM

Wait untill after April 5th when the 2011 models will be announced. The 2010's will drop down in price.

lsu62 · 02-18-2010, 10:55 AM

what model?

LS, 1LT, or 2LT

squat · 02-18-2010, 11:28 AM

The dealer auction site has the V6 listed at ~22k for Camaros with between 6-10k miles on them. I don't think you'll get them to budge that much on price.

There are Camaros with more miles on them starting at 20k though, so you may have to settle for something with more miles on it to get it into the price range you want.

Raiderette · 02-18-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks everyone!!! I am looking at an LT. Maybe I can hold off until April....we'll see how long my Ford Contour lasts.....but im still gonna test drive the 25k one this weekend...

ucf713 · 02-18-2010, 01:12 PM

If it is any help, I got my used 1LT for $22,500 with 8,900 mi through a dealer auction.

DerbyChamp06 · 02-18-2010, 01:23 PM

My advice: Proceed with Caution! Most of these Camaro's are probably rentals that may have been abused, and in some cases, in wrecks. Just checking out the ones on ebay, looks like most are only 1-2 grand off msrp at best, and advertised as "Great Deals".....Not!

Considering that more and more dealers are starting to sell brand new one's below sticker (I've seen a few 1LT RS-equipped for up to 1500 below sticker), I wouldn't consider Used in less its SEVERAL thousand below sticker, and you've had a chance to get it thoroughly inspected by an independent mechanic

deibelsan · 02-19-2010, 09:43 PM

a 2LT with sunroof has MSRP around 29k so if it is a 2LT 24-26 is probably about right. 1LT would depend on what options are on it but should be a coupl G's less I would guess. Don't think you can get a sunroof in an LS.

slicker · 02-19-2010, 10:50 PM

you cant put a sunroof in a LS just keep that in mind

02-17-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
Raiderette Drives: Soon to be Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Advice on Buying Used V6??? Hi Everyone! I'm new to the site and Im looking to buy a slightly used v6 in the near future. I love it. I've never bought a car this new so I've never had to negotiate with a dealership. I'm looking for advice/estimates on what would be a good price to ultimately pay, and where I should start the negotiation, since theres no blue book on the 2010s. The few I'm looking at are "advertised" at 24-26k and have between 6k and 10k miles (V6, with sunroof). I know the demand is high but I *must* get one for less. Any suggestions??? I CANNOT wait any longer to drive this car!!!!!!!! Thanks!

02-17-2010, 11:28 PM	#2
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	I believe you could buy a new LS model for 24k or so , if you are wanting something cheaper than that look for either a used LS model or a used 1 LT with some miles on it or one that someone traded back in but I would think low 20's will be as cheap as you will find but you never know you could go to a dealership and see what they will order you a new LS for and see if you can get any discounts or if they are selling under invoice , I know that may sound like A long shot but it never hurts to ask __________________

02-18-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
squat Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 1,070	The dealer auction site has the V6 listed at ~22k for Camaros with between 6-10k miles on them. I don't think you'll get them to budge that much on price. There are Camaros with more miles on them starting at 20k though, so you may have to settle for something with more miles on it to get it into the price range you want. __________________ 2011 Dodge Charger

02-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#10
slicker slicker Drives: Cyber Grey 1 LT / RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 535 View My Garage	you cant put a sunroof in a LS just keep that in mind __________________ UFC as real as it gets

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02-18-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Wait untill after April 5th when the 2011 models will be announced. The 2010's will drop down in price.

02-18-2010, 10:55 AM	#4
lsu62 Drives: Black 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA Posts: 8	what model? LS, 1LT, or 2LT

02-18-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
Raiderette Drives: Soon to be Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Thanks everyone!!! I am looking at an LT. Maybe I can hold off until April....we'll see how long my Ford Contour lasts.....but im still gonna test drive the 25k one this weekend...

02-18-2010, 01:12 PM	#7
ucf713 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT SIM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 62	If it is any help, I got my used 1LT for $22,500 with 8,900 mi through a dealer auction.

02-18-2010, 01:23 PM	#8
DerbyChamp06 Drives: 13' RAM 1500 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 656	My advice: Proceed with Caution! Most of these Camaro's are probably rentals that may have been abused, and in some cases, in wrecks. Just checking out the ones on ebay, looks like most are only 1-2 grand off msrp at best, and advertised as "Great Deals".....Not! Considering that more and more dealers are starting to sell brand new one's below sticker (I've seen a few 1LT RS-equipped for up to 1500 below sticker), I wouldn't consider Used in less its SEVERAL thousand below sticker, and you've had a chance to get it thoroughly inspected by an independent mechanic

02-19-2010, 09:43 PM	#9
deibelsan 1st Camaro, Love it Drives: 2010 2LT M6 Black/Black sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 54 View My Garage	a 2LT with sunroof has MSRP around 29k so if it is a 2LT 24-26 is probably about right. 1LT would depend on what options are on it but should be a coupl G's less I would guess. Don't think you can get a sunroof in an LS.