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dkp2LT · 10-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Was just playing around & checking out sold 2010 Camaro's on eBay this morning. Came across a 2SS/RS that sold for $18.7k 2 days ago. Looking at the listing it shows as a Lemon/Buy Back vehicle - no details what the problem is.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...item460834c301

So the questions are (knowing that we have zero information on the problem) - do you think the buyer got a good deal & would you buy one for this price?

Also would be interested if anyone knows if the buyer or seller hang out here.

Edit: I didn't read good enough because other posters found the problem (thanks!):

Car was purchased back due to noise in the drive shaft. The issue has been taken care of. Car is still under the FACTORY WARRANTY! Manufacturer Buy Back w/ 21,800 original miles

thepirate · 10-05-2012, 11:19 AM

it would be tempting... but i'm not sure if i would do it

CamaroCowboy · 10-05-2012, 11:33 AM

No way! Remember that in order to be classified as a Lemon, If I recall correctly it has to have more than three different issues with in a short amount of time. That is just to risky for me, but then again I dont even gamble...

caverman · 10-05-2012, 11:34 AM

Me....no, I wouldn't do it. You're just asking for trouble IMO.

Jonster · 10-05-2012, 11:48 AM

unless you are a mechanic, have mechanic friends, or get huge discounts from a mechanic, don't bother

austinjames · 10-05-2012, 11:50 AM

NEVER. Why would you even consider buying a car with all those problems?

DarkneSS · 10-05-2012, 11:56 AM

My car was technically a lemon but runs perfect. You have to consider that the law allows for situations in which the car is a lemon without it being a car that breaks constantly. Mine had a blown engine that was fully repaired. The circumstances that triggered the lemon law was simply that the car had been at the dealer too long for the repair.

So in many cases it may not be a good idea but there are others in which there is really no difference between a lemon and a regular used car. So if you can determine what exactly lemoned the car, it could be a huge steal.

MLL67RSSS · 10-05-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

No way! Remember that in order to be classified as a Lemon, If I recall correctly it has to have more than three different issues with in a short amount of time. That is just to risky for me, but then again I dont even gamble...

No. It has to be the SAME issue that they are unable to correct with three separate attempts (laws vary by state although). If they lemoned a car every time it's third different problem occured during warranty a lot more would be considered lemons.

daveagogo1 · 10-05-2012, 11:59 AM

Depends a buddy has his 2011 vert bought back as a lemon due to leaking crap top. Nothing else wrong with car.

MLL67RSSS · 10-05-2012, 12:04 PM

Florida Lemon laws:

http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/...256cc9005da68a

If the vehicle has been back to the service agent for repair of the same recurring problem at least three times,...

If the vehicle is in and out of the authorized repair shop for repair of one or more different problems for 15 or more cumulative days, ...

So your buddies car must have met one (or both) of those requirements.
Just pointing out that for the "three strikes" it must be for the SAME problem, not three different problems.

Kent2010 · 10-05-2012, 12:10 PM

Sure... I don't have nearly enough frustration in my own life, so I'd jump at the chance to buy someone else's problems! LoL

daveagogo1 · 10-05-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

Florida Lemon laws:

http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/...256cc9005da68a

If the vehicle has been back to the service agent for repair of the same recurring problem at least three times,...

If the vehicle is in and out of the authorized repair shop for repair of one or more different problems for 15 or more cumulative days, ...

So your buddies car must have met one (or both) of those requirements.

It was in the shop for a ton of time regarding the top and related top issues. I know several people who have done the buyback with a few who have not but rather had a replacement top for the 2nd and third time. Most of those cars have no other issues other than the top problem. I wouldn't buy one but it does show that just because a car is a "lemon" it doesn't mean it has tons of issues. Maybe only one that required a very long time to fix.

SirMike · 10-05-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Me....no, I wouldn't do it. You're just asking for trouble IMO.

billjw · 10-05-2012, 12:33 PM

Why not run a carfax or similar program to see what caused the buy back?

10-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	Would you buy a lemon/buy back Camaro? Was just playing around & checking out sold 2010 Camaro's on eBay this morning. Came across a 2SS/RS that sold for $18.7k 2 days ago. Looking at the listing it shows as a Lemon/Buy Back vehicle - no details what the problem is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...item460834c301 So the questions are (knowing that we have zero information on the problem) - do you think the buyer got a good deal & would you buy one for this price? Also would be interested if anyone knows if the buyer or seller hang out here. Edit: I didn't read good enough because other posters found the problem (thanks!): Car was purchased back due to noise in the drive shaft. The issue has been taken care of. Car is still under the FACTORY WARRANTY! Manufacturer Buy Back w/ 21,800 original miles Last edited by dkp2LT; 10-05-2012 at 01:53 PM. Reason: To clarify & confuse you even more.

10-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#2
thepirate Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 372	it would be tempting... but i'm not sure if i would do it __________________

10-05-2012, 11:33 AM	#3
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	No way! Remember that in order to be classified as a Lemon, If I recall correctly it has to have more than three different issues with in a short amount of time. That is just to risky for me, but then again I dont even gamble... __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

10-05-2012, 11:34 AM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Me....no, I wouldn't do it. You're just asking for trouble IMO. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

10-05-2012, 11:50 AM	#6
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	NEVER. Why would you even consider buying a car with all those problems? __________________

10-05-2012, 11:48 AM	#5
Jonster Drives: 18 2SS Vert Hotwheels Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 588 View My Garage	unless you are a mechanic, have mechanic friends, or get huge discounts from a mechanic, don't bother

10-05-2012, 11:56 AM	#7
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	My car was technically a lemon but runs perfect. You have to consider that the law allows for situations in which the car is a lemon without it being a car that breaks constantly. Mine had a blown engine that was fully repaired. The circumstances that triggered the lemon law was simply that the car had been at the dealer too long for the repair. So in many cases it may not be a good idea but there are others in which there is really no difference between a lemon and a regular used car. So if you can determine what exactly lemoned the car, it could be a huge steal.

10-05-2012, 12:04 PM	#10
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	Florida Lemon laws: http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/...256cc9005da68a If the vehicle has been back to the service agent for repair of the same recurring problem at least three times,... If the vehicle is in and out of the authorized repair shop for repair of one or more different problems for 15 or more cumulative days, ... So your buddies car must have met one (or both) of those requirements. Just pointing out that for the "three strikes" it must be for the SAME problem, not three different problems.

10-05-2012, 12:10 PM	#11
Kent2010 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 188	Sure... I don't have nearly enough frustration in my own life, so I'd jump at the chance to buy someone else's problems! LoL

10-05-2012, 12:33 PM	#14
billjw Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 85	Why not run a carfax or similar program to see what caused the buy back?