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Rancod · 04-14-2013, 11:35 PM

Hi gang,

I'm currently in negotiations to buy a car. It's a 2011 2SS red tin coat convertible with the RS package. It's got 12k miles, and I've been able to talk them down to 27k. It's got performance headers, cold air intake, and aftermarket exhaust.

The question is it was a buyback because the prior owner complained that the noise was too bad when the roof was up. They have fixed the issue, but there is a listing on the title of a lemon report.

The car is in warranty, and I plan to get a 5 year / 100k mile extended on top of this.

Would you buy the car?

(new to the forum, but lurking for a while, y'all rock)

DemonZL1 · 04-14-2013, 11:37 PM

sounds like a good buy if the problem is fixed. your resale value is the only thing hurt. so plan to keep it and you are good to go.

Hitman84 · 04-14-2013, 11:41 PM

that's an AMAZING price if you're willing to deal with a possible top issue but if it truly is fixed holy crap JUMP

Rancod · 04-14-2013, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, the paperwork to buy her arrives in the morning. Out of state purchase, but I've seen pictures of every angle, and have had a local friend secretly go out and test drive her for me. Now to find a decent shipper from CT to SC

AdamZ · 04-14-2013, 11:50 PM

Damn good price. We have a 2011 v6 vert selling here for 25k and that's a good price lol

sswiss3000 · 04-14-2013, 11:55 PM

Why don't you fly there and drive the car back. I got mine in Dallas and I am from Chicago. Rather than having it shipped up, I decided to spring for two plane tickets for me and my dad and drive it back over the weekend. We had a blast.

Rancod · 04-15-2013, 12:45 AM

sswiss3000, that sounds like a great idea. Now to check out ticket prices.

moserbe · 04-15-2013, 01:21 AM

With headers I'd check to make sure that it wasn't also tuned which will void the factory drive train warranty.

MrSEO · 04-15-2013, 01:31 AM

Shit if you don't buy it let me know and I will!

Twoblindsheep · 04-15-2013, 01:41 AM

yeah thats a pretty good price!! if you dont mine the noise.
i went with the coupe at the end.. but my goal was to find a 2011... and guess what.. i found one 2011 2ss/rs.. Brand New in NJ (108mi) .. drove down there the next day and got it for 30,998 with 0% 72monts also traded in my 2lt/rs and before i even sign the paper my black camaro was sold! didnt even get to meet the guy who bought it.. he took off before i did!

sspolo · 04-15-2013, 01:50 AM

That is a really good price!
Although I would keep this in mind:

Quote:

Originally Posted by moserbe

With headers I'd check to make sure that it wasn't also tuned which will void the factory drive train warranty.

911medic · 04-15-2013, 06:03 AM

As long as you're comfortable with the branded title, go for it.

There were a number of California lemon returns that I looked at (misc electrical issues) and avoided. They were going for much cheaper than comparable cars with clean titles, but there's a reason for that.

cam62 · 04-15-2013, 06:12 AM

Agree that it's a good price. As others mentioned askng as you are comfortable with the branded title and maybe being tuned.

It would also be in your best interest to educate yourself about all the top issues on the 2011's and other model years.

Read the fine print on your extended warranty. It probably doesn't cover the parts of the top that you may have problems with.

My 2011 was bought back because of top problems.

Good luck

StephenS_84 · 04-15-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

Damn good price. We have a 2011 v6 vert selling here for 25k and that's a good price lol

Who is "WE" and did you change jobs and become a car salesman?

04-14-2013, 11:35 PM	#1
Rancod Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	Should I buy this? Hi gang, I'm currently in negotiations to buy a car. It's a 2011 2SS red tin coat convertible with the RS package. It's got 12k miles, and I've been able to talk them down to 27k. It's got performance headers, cold air intake, and aftermarket exhaust. The question is it was a buyback because the prior owner complained that the noise was too bad when the roof was up. They have fixed the issue, but there is a listing on the title of a lemon report. The car is in warranty, and I plan to get a 5 year / 100k mile extended on top of this. Would you buy the car? (new to the forum, but lurking for a while, y'all rock)

04-15-2013, 01:21 AM	#8
moserbe Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 758 View My Garage	With headers I'd check to make sure that it wasn't also tuned which will void the factory drive train warranty. __________________

04-15-2013, 06:03 AM	#12
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	As long as you're comfortable with the branded title, go for it. There were a number of California lemon returns that I looked at (misc electrical issues) and avoided. They were going for much cheaper than comparable cars with clean titles, but there's a reason for that. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

04-15-2013, 06:12 AM	#13
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Agree that it's a good price. As others mentioned askng as you are comfortable with the branded title and maybe being tuned. It would also be in your best interest to educate yourself about all the top issues on the 2011's and other model years. Read the fine print on your extended warranty. It probably doesn't cover the parts of the top that you may have problems with. My 2011 was bought back because of top problems. Good luck __________________ rx catch can;vmax ported throttle body;bowtie delete;SLP SS emblem;CAI cold air intake

04-14-2013, 11:37 PM	#2
DemonZL1 199 Drives: like a granny Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,916	sounds like a good buy if the problem is fixed. your resale value is the only thing hurt. so plan to keep it and you are good to go.

04-14-2013, 11:41 PM	#3
Hitman84 Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 756	that's an AMAZING price if you're willing to deal with a possible top issue but if it truly is fixed holy crap JUMP

04-14-2013, 11:45 PM	#4
Rancod Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	Thanks for the advice guys, the paperwork to buy her arrives in the morning. Out of state purchase, but I've seen pictures of every angle, and have had a local friend secretly go out and test drive her for me. Now to find a decent shipper from CT to SC

04-14-2013, 11:50 PM	#5
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Damn good price. We have a 2011 v6 vert selling here for 25k and that's a good price lol

04-14-2013, 11:55 PM	#6
sswiss3000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Vert, L99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dekalb IL Posts: 360 View My Garage	Why don't you fly there and drive the car back. I got mine in Dallas and I am from Chicago. Rather than having it shipped up, I decided to spring for two plane tickets for me and my dad and drive it back over the weekend. We had a blast.

04-15-2013, 12:45 AM	#7
Rancod Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	sswiss3000, that sounds like a great idea. Now to check out ticket prices.

04-15-2013, 01:31 AM	#9
MrSEO Drives: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 31	Shit if you don't buy it let me know and I will!

04-15-2013, 01:41 AM	#10
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	yeah thats a pretty good price!! if you dont mine the noise. i went with the coupe at the end.. but my goal was to find a 2011... and guess what.. i found one 2011 2ss/rs.. Brand New in NJ (108mi) .. drove down there the next day and got it for 30,998 with 0% 72monts also traded in my 2lt/rs and before i even sign the paper my black camaro was sold! didnt even get to meet the guy who bought it.. he took off before i did!