Why are so many selling used so far? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

coolhand5599 · 07-04-2010, 11:20 PM

I am a little worried about buying because I see so many used ones selling. It has me a little suspect on the cars. Why would so many be selling already?

greenrail · 07-04-2010, 11:21 PM

Rentals and people with too much money with which to play.

Kilo-9 · 07-04-2010, 11:23 PM

It could be for many reasons...not necessarily that there's something wrong with the car. Peoples' situations change, the economy is marginal at best, etc. Also, these cars are so beautiful that they inspire "impulse" purchases by folks who weren't in the market for them. There are far too many reasons, but I sincerely doubt it's indicative of a flaw with the car...

IamJacksCamaro · 07-04-2010, 11:31 PM

The only ones I've seen used have been at new car dealers. So are either trade ins or returned leases.

bigd1276 · 07-04-2010, 11:31 PM

I've also seen a lot of members here who have already "traded up" from the V-6 to the V-8, leaving a lot of used V-6s for sale.

WadeWilson · 07-05-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kilo-9

It could be for many reasons...not necessarily that there's something wrong with the car. Peoples' situations change, the economy is marginal at best, etc. Also, these cars are so beautiful that they inspire "impulse" purchases by folks who weren't in the market for them. There are far too many reasons, but I sincerely doubt it's indicative of a flaw with the car...

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"prima"Donna · 07-05-2010, 12:18 AM

There are a lot of us on here that have already had a year of happy, problem free, Camaro ownership...

I think that some of the sales are due to people losing jobs, or getting in over their heads in debt to buy 'the hottest and must have car' out there...

You will not be sorry if you buy the 5thgen Camaro!!!...trust me on this!!!...

SummoneR · 07-05-2010, 02:50 AM

All the used for sale I have seen are former rentals.

mpsheedy · 07-05-2010, 05:03 AM

I haven't had one problem with mine at all. I would suspect the Camaro's that you see used on car lots are Camaro's returned because these people could not afford them.I feel for them because this car is so awesome to see,hear and drive.

prostock69 · 07-05-2010, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

There are a lot of us on here that have already had a year of happy, problem free, Camaro ownership...

I think that some of the sales are due to people losing jobs, or getting in over their heads in debt to buy 'the hottest and must have car' out there...

You will not be sorry if you buy the 5thgen Camaro!!!...trust me on this!!!...

IROCanSS · 07-05-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Rentals and people with too much money with which to play.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilo-9

It could be for many reasons...not necessarily that there's something wrong with the car. Peoples' situations change, the economy is marginal at best, etc. Also, these cars are so beautiful that they inspire "impulse" purchases by folks who weren't in the market for them. There are far too many reasons, but I sincerely doubt it's indicative of a flaw with the car...

All of the above posts are causes but these are the most likely two. Except for the first one its more likely people without enough money to play with! Theses cars are luxuries, first thing to go when times are tough.

Number 3 · 07-05-2010, 08:22 AM

I think all the reasons were covered.

A lot of people want to be the first to have the newest and coolest and move on. If the residual value holds they can buy it, enjoy it and unload it and not lose too much $$$.

But I also think that if you are thinking everyone buys a car an hangs on to it forever, especially a Camaro, that's probably not a good model. I would doubt there is a higher percentage of used Camaros for sale than most other cars. They are just wayyyyyy more visible than used Cobalts or Tahoes.

Frank in MD · 07-05-2010, 08:28 AM

Most I've seen are rentals. Although the one we had was a local trade b/c the person who bought it was starting a family and the Camaro was too small to fit his new family.

It's funny to see so many different reasons for concern when some folks are considering this car. IMO, if you have to justify the purchase of this car, then this probably isn't the car for you.

pumpkinrancho · 07-05-2010, 08:32 AM

Must be a regional thing as used ones around here are few and far between.

07-04-2010, 11:20 PM	#1
coolhand5599 Drives: CTS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 30	Why are so many selling used so far? I am a little worried about buying because I see so many used ones selling. It has me a little suspect on the cars. Why would so many be selling already?

07-04-2010, 11:21 PM	#2
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Rentals and people with too much money with which to play. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

07-04-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	It could be for many reasons...not necessarily that there's something wrong with the car. Peoples' situations change, the economy is marginal at best, etc. Also, these cars are so beautiful that they inspire "impulse" purchases by folks who weren't in the market for them. There are far too many reasons, but I sincerely doubt it's indicative of a flaw with the car... __________________

07-04-2010, 11:31 PM	#5
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	I've also seen a lot of members here who have already "traded up" from the V-6 to the V-8, leaving a lot of used V-6s for sale. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

07-05-2010, 12:18 AM	#7
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	There are a lot of us on here that have already had a year of happy, problem free, Camaro ownership... I think that some of the sales are due to people losing jobs, or getting in over their heads in debt to buy 'the hottest and must have car' out there... You will not be sorry if you buy the 5thgen Camaro!!!...trust me on this!!!... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

07-04-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	The only ones I've seen used have been at new car dealers. So are either trade ins or returned leases.

07-05-2010, 02:50 AM	#8
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	All the used for sale I have seen are former rentals. __________________

07-05-2010, 05:03 AM	#9
mpsheedy 2010AQUABLUE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Aqua Blue/white stripes Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Windsor,Md. Posts: 334 View My Garage	I haven't had one problem with mine at all. I would suspect the Camaro's that you see used on car lots are Camaro's returned because these people could not afford them.I feel for them because this car is so awesome to see,hear and drive.

07-05-2010, 08:22 AM	#12
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,170 View My Garage	I think all the reasons were covered. A lot of people want to be the first to have the newest and coolest and move on. If the residual value holds they can buy it, enjoy it and unload it and not lose too much $$$. But I also think that if you are thinking everyone buys a car an hangs on to it forever, especially a Camaro, that's probably not a good model. I would doubt there is a higher percentage of used Camaros for sale than most other cars. They are just wayyyyyy more visible than used Cobalts or Tahoes. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-05-2010, 08:28 AM	#13
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Most I've seen are rentals. Although the one we had was a local trade b/c the person who bought it was starting a family and the Camaro was too small to fit his new family. It's funny to see so many different reasons for concern when some folks are considering this car. IMO, if you have to justify the purchase of this car, then this probably isn't the car for you.

07-05-2010, 08:32 AM	#14
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Must be a regional thing as used ones around here are few and far between. __________________

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