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Rick3452 · 06-02-2013, 04:41 PM

Just purchased this 2010 RS 6 speed and love it! I'm about to buy the Certified additional warranty for and addition 3 years ($1,500) bumper to bumper.
Is it worth it and are there inherent problems with the car or the V6?

Thanks!
Rick

yellowrs · 06-02-2013, 04:46 PM

Don't get the extended warranty! It is a waste of money IMHO

2012-1822 · 06-02-2013, 04:46 PM

Are you going to mod the car? If so you have to know you'll void parts of your warranty.

That being stated, it seems to me on a car of that age, not specifically Camaros or V6's but just cars I've dealt with in the past, what does go wrong is radio and ac and things like that, and it would be really nice to have that peace of mind with your extended warranty. To me, $1500 doesn't sound all that bad for not having to worry about anything for another 3 years.

eymang · 06-02-2013, 04:48 PM

How many miles does it have?

Rick3452 · 06-02-2013, 04:54 PM

34,900 Actually it came with a one-year certified warranty , This would add an additional 3 years after that.
Thanks for responding....

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-02-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick3452

Just purchased this 2010 RS 6 speed and love it! I'm about to buy the Certified additional warranty for and addition 3 years ($1,500) bumper to bumper.
Is it worth it and are there inherent problems with the car or the V6?

Thanks!
Rick

Congrats on the Camaro Rick!

Excellent choice and color you selected. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it to the max!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

eymang · 06-02-2013, 05:14 PM

3 years with an additional 36k miles? that would put it close to 71k. Since you dont know the history and if you are planing on putting at least 12k miles a year I would get it. Its my understanding and someone here can confirm this but you should be able to get a copy of the service history at the service dept by the VIN. You asked about inherent problems. That would tell you all that was done under warranty. If items done were major I would consider getting it. just my opinion

PalmerGA · 06-02-2013, 07:42 PM

If it's good for 3 years/36K after the certified warranty runs out, I'd get it. That's a lot of peace of mind for $1,500.

Also, you don't have an "RS". It's a common mistake to think V6s are RSs and V8s are SS - not so. RS indicates the exterior trim package of 20" custom wheels, body-colored roof ditches, halo headlights. V8s (SSs) can have the same RS trim package as the V6s. I'm not really clear on the particular V6 Camaro models, but it looks like you may have a 2LT with RS trim. Someone here can clarify.

Beautiful car though. Congrats and welcome to C5!

Sir Nuke · 06-02-2013, 08:14 PM

Rick, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Rick3452 · 06-02-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If it's good for 3 years/36K after the certified warranty runs out, I'd get it. That's a lot of peace of mind for $1,500.

Also, you don't have an "RS". It's a common mistake to think V6s are RSs and V8s are SS - not so. RS indicates the exterior trim package of 20" custom wheels, body-colored roof ditches, halo headlights. V8s (SSs) can have the same RS trim package as the V6s. I'm not really clear on the particular V6 Camaro models, but it looks like you may have a 2LT with RS trim. Someone here can clarify.

Beautiful car though. Congrats and welcome to C5!

Hmmm

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It does have 20 in h wheels and halo headlites..

Thanks everyone for the welcome that I have received.
My other cars are a 66 GTO which I bought in 1969 as a junior in high school. And a 1982 Porsche 928. The Camaro fits right in.

2011*Camaro*SS · 06-02-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If it's good for 3 years/36K after the certified warranty runs out, I'd get it. That's a lot of peace of mind for $1,500.

Also, you don't have an "RS". It's a common mistake to think V6s are RSs and V8s are SS - not so. RS indicates the exterior trim package of 20" custom wheels, body-colored roof ditches, halo headlights. V8s (SSs) can have the same RS trim package as the V6s. I'm not really clear on the particular V6 Camaro models, but it looks like you may have a 2LT with RS trim. Someone here can clarify.

Beautiful car though. Congrats and welcome to C5!

His is an RS. It has the Halos, Colored ditch molding and 20's wrapped in P-Zeros. Maybe you were correcting him for calling it just an RS, in which case you are right. The car looks to be a 2LT RS. Just to clarify.

menendez1293 · 06-02-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011*Camaro*SS

His is an RS. It has the Halos, Colored ditch molding and 20's wrapped in P-Zeros. Maybe you were correcting him for calling it just an RS, in which case you are right. The car looks to be a 2LT RS. Just to clarify.

Your right. From my understanding he was just clarifying that the OPs Camaro is not simply an RS but a 2LT/RS. But congrats OP as for the extended warranty I would say it might be worth it for the peace of mind but the biggest problem with the 10 V6 is the timing chains expanding. If you look in the V6 LLT section you will find much more info on this

Rick3452 · 06-02-2013, 09:31 PM

2LT/RS it is !

Thanks again.... Great Forum !

OrangeVert · 06-02-2013, 11:59 PM

Extended warranty FTW if you think something is going to break. As you probably know, electronic and AC repairs can get expensive. I had an issue with my radio not recognizing the USB the first couple of weeks, but after that it worked itself out - who know how. No problem now!

06-02-2013, 04:41 PM	#1
Rick3452 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Orange, 6 speed leather Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 18	First Post newbe question Just purchased this 2010 RS 6 speed and love it! I'm about to buy the Certified additional warranty for and addition 3 years ($1,500) bumper to bumper. Is it worth it and are there inherent problems with the car or the V6? Thanks! Rick Attached Images

06-02-2013, 04:46 PM	#3
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Are you going to mod the car? If so you have to know you'll void parts of your warranty. That being stated, it seems to me on a car of that age, not specifically Camaros or V6's but just cars I've dealt with in the past, what does go wrong is radio and ac and things like that, and it would be really nice to have that peace of mind with your extended warranty. To me, $1500 doesn't sound all that bad for not having to worry about anything for another 3 years. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

06-02-2013, 07:42 PM	#8
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	If it's good for 3 years/36K after the certified warranty runs out, I'd get it. That's a lot of peace of mind for $1,500. Also, you don't have an "RS". It's a common mistake to think V6s are RSs and V8s are SS - not so. RS indicates the exterior trim package of 20" custom wheels, body-colored roof ditches, halo headlights. V8s (SSs) can have the same RS trim package as the V6s. I'm not really clear on the particular V6 Camaro models, but it looks like you may have a 2LT with RS trim. Someone here can clarify. Beautiful car though. Congrats and welcome to C5! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

06-02-2013, 08:14 PM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	Rick, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

06-02-2013, 11:59 PM	#14
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Extended warranty FTW if you think something is going to break. As you probably know, electronic and AC repairs can get expensive. I had an issue with my radio not recognizing the USB the first couple of weeks, but after that it worked itself out - who know how. No problem now! __________________

06-02-2013, 04:46 PM	#2
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Don't get the extended warranty! It is a waste of money IMHO

06-02-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	How many miles does it have?

06-02-2013, 04:54 PM	#5
Rick3452 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Orange, 6 speed leather Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 18	34,900 Actually it came with a one-year certified warranty , This would add an additional 3 years after that. Thanks for responding....

06-02-2013, 05:14 PM	#7
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	3 years with an additional 36k miles? that would put it close to 71k. Since you dont know the history and if you are planing on putting at least 12k miles a year I would get it. Its my understanding and someone here can confirm this but you should be able to get a copy of the service history at the service dept by the VIN. You asked about inherent problems. That would tell you all that was done under warranty. If items done were major I would consider getting it. just my opinion

06-02-2013, 09:31 PM	#13
Rick3452 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Orange, 6 speed leather Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 18	2LT/RS it is ! Thanks again.... Great Forum !