Should I buy from a dealer or private party - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Therealbigrich · 03-16-2011, 07:28 PM

Im thinking about buying a camaro and I only want to spend 5000. Im going to probably buy it in cash so hopefully I can get a good deal. My question is should I go to a dealer or private party since its probably going to have a lot of mile on the car anyway? Im not sure if I want a z28 or v6 yet since im going to get a 5th gen in a year or two. Thanks in advance

98_Camaro · 03-16-2011, 10:03 PM

If you want to save some money, I'd recommend buying private party. It takes longer to find a nice one (took me two months), but it pays off in the end.
If you want it quick and don't mind paying a little more, there's always dealer. It'll even be inspected and more than likely up to date on fluids and whatnot.
If you plan on getting a 5th gen, a V6 would be more up your alley in terms of money. The 200hp 3.8L offers quite a bit of pep for a 6-cylinder, and you'll save in gas and insurance.

03-16-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
Therealbigrich Drives: 2020 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cheverly, Md Posts: 162 View My Garage	Should I buy from a dealer or private party Im thinking about buying a camaro and I only want to spend 5000. Im going to probably buy it in cash so hopefully I can get a good deal. My question is should I go to a dealer or private party since its probably going to have a lot of mile on the car anyway? Im not sure if I want a z28 or v6 yet since im going to get a 5th gen in a year or two. Thanks in advance

03-16-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	If you want to save some money, I'd recommend buying private party. It takes longer to find a nice one (took me two months), but it pays off in the end. If you want it quick and don't mind paying a little more, there's always dealer. It'll even be inspected and more than likely up to date on fluids and whatnot. If you plan on getting a 5th gen, a V6 would be more up your alley in terms of money. The 200hp 3.8L offers quite a bit of pep for a 6-cylinder, and you'll save in gas and insurance. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

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