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DenverTaco07 · 05-12-2014, 10:16 PM

Well, maybe not sight unseen per se, but If I travel 300 miles to get this ZL1, I'd like not waste time and money and come back without it

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Curious if folks here would be concerned at all about purchasing a 2013 ZL1 with 73 miles on it...maybe I'm being overly concerned, but I'm sure the ZL1 is a model that folks like to joy ride in, I guess that's what the warranty is for? Still would be nice to know it hasn't been abused, say <15 miles on it or so.

Anything I should be looking out for? Again, if it were at a local dealer, I wouldn't be as concerned, any advice is appreciated.

Cheers.

kinpin · 05-12-2014, 10:26 PM

Is it at a chevy dealer ? if yes asked them where it is on the lot or on the showroom floor ? Have them tex you photos .Ask them why it has 73 miles on it .

DenverTaco07 · 05-12-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kinpin

Is it at a chevy dealer ? if yes asked them where it is on the lot or on the showroom floor ? Have them tex you photos .Ask them why it has 73 miles on it .

Yes Chevy Dealer, I did voice my concern and was told, for what that is worth, that the sales manager took it to stock car show and then a retired rail road guy drove it for some reason - I'll have to ask to clarify that one.

oh and it does have pictures, and is on showroom floor. Pics aren't the best I've seen, but the car looks clean.

http://www.jerryremus.com/VehicleDet...-NE/2187968853

crabapple · 05-12-2014, 10:43 PM

I drove 1783 miles round trip to buy mine. Only had pictures and the mans word to go on. Don't regret it at all....Good Luck in your decision...

OneSlowV · 05-12-2014, 10:43 PM

Its still under warranty what is there to be worried about lol ?

DenverTaco07 · 05-12-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSlowV

Its still under warranty what is there to be worried about lol ?

I get it - I'm being too picky and expecting that some a-hole who didn't own it and didn't care about it drove it like...an a-hole.

but I get the warranty argument.

Shrek · 05-12-2014, 10:58 PM

I drove 6 hours for mine and it had 70 miles, do it.

DenverTaco07 · 05-12-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crabapple

I drove 1783 miles round trip to buy mine. Only had pictures and the mans word to go on. Don't regret it at all....Good Luck in your decision...

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Originally Posted by Shrek

I drove 6 hours for mine and it had 70 miles, do it.

long trips! I'm thinking I'll rent a one-way, ~$150.00 looks like from what I can find.

crabapple · 05-12-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

long trips! I'm thinking I'll rent a one-way, ~$150.00 looks like from what I can find.

I drove my '12 CTS-V Coupe to make the trade for the ZL1......

DESERTDOG · 05-12-2014, 11:30 PM

Ask for a Car Fax....selling it as 'used' car...or 'new' car?
Banks wont lend on used.

OneSlowV · 05-12-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I get it - I'm being too picky and expecting that some a-hole who didn't own it and didn't care about it drove it like...an a-hole.

but I get the warranty argument.

I don't think there could be anything wrong with a car with 73 miles on it lol. Unless its just another GM lemon

SamHouseIII · 05-12-2014, 11:45 PM

I wouldn't be concerned, the warranty does not start until you purchase it, the 73 miles will be noted and the B to B warranty will run until 36073 or until the time limit is up.

DenverTaco07 · 05-13-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DESERTDOG

Ask for a Car Fax....selling it as 'used' car...or 'new' car?
Banks wont lend on used.

It is "New". Can you get a carfax on a new?? I doubt if the dealer crashed it or whatever, they would report it...unless they knew they'd get caught.

Banks won't lend on used??? Since when?

DenverTaco07 · 05-13-2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSlowV

I don't think there could be anything wrong with a car with 73 miles on it lol. Unless its just another GM lemon

what...cuz dodge doesn't have lemons? Ford? why are you here exactly?

05-12-2014, 10:16 PM	#1
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Purchase ZL1 sight unseen? Well, maybe not sight unseen per se, but If I travel 300 miles to get this ZL1, I'd like not waste time and money and come back without it . Curious if folks here would be concerned at all about purchasing a 2013 ZL1 with 73 miles on it...maybe I'm being overly concerned, but I'm sure the ZL1 is a model that folks like to joy ride in, I guess that's what the warranty is for? Still would be nice to know it hasn't been abused, say <15 miles on it or so. Anything I should be looking out for? Again, if it were at a local dealer, I wouldn't be as concerned, any advice is appreciated. Cheers.

05-12-2014, 10:43 PM	#5
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05-12-2014, 10:58 PM	#7
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05-12-2014, 11:45 PM	#12
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I wouldn't be concerned, the warranty does not start until you purchase it, the 73 miles will be noted and the B to B warranty will run until 36073 or until the time limit is up. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

05-12-2014, 10:26 PM	#2
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	Is it at a chevy dealer ? if yes asked them where it is on the lot or on the showroom floor ? Have them tex you photos .Ask them why it has 73 miles on it .

05-12-2014, 10:43 PM	#4
crabapple Drives: '12 ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TN Posts: 1,200	I drove 1783 miles round trip to buy mine. Only had pictures and the mans word to go on. Don't regret it at all....Good Luck in your decision...

05-12-2014, 11:30 PM	#10
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	Ask for a Car Fax....selling it as 'used' car...or 'new' car? Banks wont lend on used.