2002 35th Anniversary SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

trxrider29 · 08-24-2013, 11:53 PM

This isn't 5th gen camaro but I have a chance to buy an 02 SS anniversary package convertible in perfect condition 55k miles for $14,000, I was wanting an opinion on if this would be a good collector car that would appreciate if I bought it any thoughts?

01pewterz28 · 08-25-2013, 12:00 AM

Collector car IMHO not really anytime in the near future maybe 30+ years from now. The used market value of very clean 4th Gen's is in the pitts IMHO hell GMMG cars are bringing in low $$$$. IMHO you could get that car for say around $12k but if you plan to take the time to prep her for long term storage for the next 30+ years and you can afford to be out $12-$14k just buying the car know your self out they are nice cars. If you are looking for a collector car look for a GMMG 4th Gen.

el ess A · 08-25-2013, 12:10 AM

If it's a 6 speed, it's probably a good deal. If it's in perfect shape. The mileage says it's probably not going to be a good investment as far as collectability unless you keep it another 20 years or so and put no more miles on it.

People keep thinking 4th and 5th gens are going to be collector's items. Maybe a handful of special editions, or ZL1/Z28 and that all depends, but for the most part, buy a house or land or something if you're looking to make money one day.

Casperadub70 · 08-25-2013, 12:36 AM

Collectors car...... probably not. Fun car to drive.......... deff

trxrider29 · 08-25-2013, 11:27 AM

Alright thanks for the feed back, it is an auto I guess ill pass on it and a deuplex was my next choice just need to stop spending money on my camaro!

01pewterz28 · 08-25-2013, 12:15 PM

Good choice a car is never a good investment unless you have had one from before the 70's and you have kept it from the day you purchased it or you own a rare Exotic car.

slomaro3.4 · 08-25-2013, 01:11 PM

I do love that model...and it would be fun to drive...who needs good investments anyways?

Remember, you can live in a car, but you can't drive a house.

Gone to the bowtie side · 08-25-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slomaro3.4

I do love that model...and it would be fun to drive...who needs good investments anyways?

Remember, you can live in a car, but you can't drive a house.

Not according to this guy: ""I was drunk last night, crawled home across the lawn. By accident I put the car key in the door lock. The house started up. So I figured what the hell, and drove it around the block a few times. I thought I should go park it in the middle of the freeway and yell at everyone to get off my driveway.'" -- Steven Wright"

Thrillz · 08-25-2013, 01:34 PM

To be perfectly honest if i had 14k to play with i would trade in your LS 5th gen and get the SS model(1LE if its in your budget). I have read lots of members buying a 4th Gen thinking it would be fun to own but it ends up just collecting dust because they love driving there 5th Gen so much more.

detox · 08-25-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trxrider29

This isn't 5th gen camaro but I have a chance to buy an 02 SS anniversary package convertible in perfect condition 55k miles for $14,000, I was wanting an opinion on if this would be a good collector car that would appreciate if I bought it any thoughts?

It is a collector car allready...verygood buy. It better be a 6 speed stick.

fbodfather · 08-26-2013, 07:13 AM

Not a good investment in terms of financial growth.....

That said: I LOVE to get behind the wheel of my '02 Convertible in the summertime and go for a long cruise in the evening.......

They still turn heads and they still can tear up a road course..........

lbls1 · 08-26-2013, 08:02 AM

It will take a lot of time, but IMO it will have potential as a collectible. Consider that it is also harder for modern cars to appreciate in value. With the exception of a one of a kind or one of X type of car, modern cars may be hard pressed to see ten-fold appreciation like muscle cars from the golden era of the late sixties.

73camarolt · 08-26-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Not a good investment in terms of financial growth.....

That said: I LOVE to get behind the wheel of my '02 Convertible in the summertime and go for a long cruise in the evening.......

They still turn heads and they still can tear up a road course..........

God i live the look of that car. I really wish you could have gotten a 6speed with those.

peterpar · 08-27-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 73camarolt

God i live the look of that car. I really wish you could have gotten a 6speed with those.

Actually, you could. There were five of the 57 Z7D Brickyard Camaros built in 2002 with 6 speeds. The track numbers were 1, 51, 52, 53 and 60.

08-24-2013, 11:53 PM	#1
trxrider29 Drives: 2012 camaro ls Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: houston TX Posts: 10	2002 35th Anniversary SS This isn't 5th gen camaro but I have a chance to buy an 02 SS anniversary package convertible in perfect condition 55k miles for $14,000, I was wanting an opinion on if this would be a good collector car that would appreciate if I bought it any thoughts?

08-25-2013, 12:00 AM	#2
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Collector car IMHO not really anytime in the near future maybe 30+ years from now. The used market value of very clean 4th Gen's is in the pitts IMHO hell GMMG cars are bringing in low $$$$. IMHO you could get that car for say around $12k but if you plan to take the time to prep her for long term storage for the next 30+ years and you can afford to be out $12-$14k just buying the car know your self out they are nice cars. If you are looking for a collector car look for a GMMG 4th Gen. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

08-25-2013, 12:10 AM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	If it's a 6 speed, it's probably a good deal. If it's in perfect shape. The mileage says it's probably not going to be a good investment as far as collectability unless you keep it another 20 years or so and put no more miles on it. People keep thinking 4th and 5th gens are going to be collector's items. Maybe a handful of special editions, or ZL1/Z28 and that all depends, but for the most part, buy a house or land or something if you're looking to make money one day. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-25-2013, 12:36 AM	#4
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	Collectors car...... probably not. Fun car to drive.......... deff __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

08-25-2013, 12:15 PM	#6
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Good choice a car is never a good investment unless you have had one from before the 70's and you have kept it from the day you purchased it or you own a rare Exotic car. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

08-25-2013, 11:27 AM	#5
trxrider29 Drives: 2012 camaro ls Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: houston TX Posts: 10	Alright thanks for the feed back, it is an auto I guess ill pass on it and a deuplex was my next choice just need to stop spending money on my camaro!

08-25-2013, 01:11 PM	#7
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	I do love that model...and it would be fun to drive...who needs good investments anyways? Remember, you can live in a car, but you can't drive a house. __________________ #YOLO

08-25-2013, 01:34 PM	#9
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	To be perfectly honest if i had 14k to play with i would trade in your LS 5th gen and get the SS model(1LE if its in your budget). I have read lots of members buying a 4th Gen thinking it would be fun to own but it ends up just collecting dust because they love driving there 5th Gen so much more. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

08-26-2013, 07:13 AM	#11
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Not a good investment in terms of financial growth..... That said: I LOVE to get behind the wheel of my '02 Convertible in the summertime and go for a long cruise in the evening....... They still turn heads and they still can tear up a road course.......... Attached Images __________________

08-26-2013, 08:02 AM	#12
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	It will take a lot of time, but IMO it will have potential as a collectible. Consider that it is also harder for modern cars to appreciate in value. With the exception of a one of a kind or one of X type of car, modern cars may be hard pressed to see ten-fold appreciation like muscle cars from the golden era of the late sixties. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*