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Crisco · 08-12-2012, 04:07 AM

day in and day out i dread to see the odometer go up and up and up how long will these cars last???

Blake_GM · 08-12-2012, 04:11 AM

As long as you have money to keep it running?

camarozzzz · 08-12-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Crisco

day in and day out i dread to see the odometer go up and up and up how long will these cars last???

Haha, I know that feel man, I know that feel all too well. Mine is pushing 50 000kms and I worry about it running out of life too! As the guy above me said, as long as you have money to fix it up it will be golden!

camaro-dreamer · 08-12-2012, 04:32 AM

The LLT engine used on the 2010 and 2011 Camaros is very similar to the engine used in the 2008+ Cadillac CTS. There are reports of this engine going strong after 150,000 km.

The LFX engine used in the 2012+ Camaro has not been around long enough for a definitive answer.

5cents · 08-12-2012, 04:40 AM

I think it's all in how you treat it, with proper maintenance, engines nowdays should last 200k or more.

CWI · 08-12-2012, 05:09 AM

I am pushing 54,000 miles on my SS and no sign of weakness. Still feels like new. Only thing mechanically is I had to replace the drive line at 36K miles. Most cars are going to have a bad part here and there. Even with a cam and other bolt on performance parts it still doesn't use any oil. This is an awesome built car.

CookieCk · 08-12-2012, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro-dreamer

The LLT engine used on the 2010 and 2011 Camaros is very similar to the engine used in the 2008+ Cadillac CTS. There are reports of this engine going strong after 150,000 km.

The LFX engine used in the 2012+ Camaro has not been around long enough for a definitive answer.

Well the LFX is pretty much the same engine, so I wouldn't think it would change by that much, but I guess we'll see

Neumatic · 08-12-2012, 05:49 AM

My SS just past 60k miles, zero mechanical issues.

ChrisBlair · 08-12-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Crisco

day in and day out i dread to see the odometer go up and up and up how long will these cars last???

I don't understand why people get so worked up about the distance a car has traveled. I never have.

While it is an indicator of use, that is just a raw data point. One data point is not the whole story.

I can ruin a car within 10 km. But the odometer will read only 10 km, and it will be a very low odometer reading vehicle, correct? But it will be in poor condition

In the 21st century, materials are chosen with greater care. Techniques are much better, quality overall is high compared to cars from even a decade or two ago.

For example, primers on metals are now 'weld-through' primers. Tolerances are more tightly controlled overall. Rev limiters are commonplace now. ECUs can prevent engine damage. Relax and enjoy your car

Shocks, struts, brake pads, these things are consumable items anyway. Your car will last a long time.

ChrisBlair · 08-12-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Only thing mechanically is I had to replace the drive line at 36K miles.

Do you mean "drive shaft"? I'm not ignorant of automotive terms; it's just that if you ask ten people from various areas to describe their "drive line", you'll get ten different answers

bumblebeecamaro · 08-12-2012, 08:27 AM

Ive had my SS for almost three years with zero problems. Then again, the car only has 18K miles.

stlrammer · 08-12-2012, 08:32 AM

Same here

almost 3 years now 17K miles (500 from Camaro5 Fest III but well worth it) and no issues.

derklug · 08-12-2012, 08:41 AM

What could realistically be expected from a Camaro:
Body... unlimited for most since they are typically garaged in winter
Engine...Before major engine work, 150K miles on V-8's or 120K on V-6's DEPENDING on proper maintenance.
Transmission...150K on auto, Stick 1k-200k on clutch(very driver dependant) unlimited on trans.

Wheel bearings, rear ends, suspension all come in about 100k

Biggest repair expenses for most under 100k will be for A/C

LIM3 · 08-12-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 5cents

I think it's all in how you treat it, with proper maintenance, engines nowdays should last 200k or more.

what exactly is proper maintenance.

i get different answers all the time

08-12-2012, 04:07 AM	#1
Crisco Drives: Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: jersey Posts: 45	Life Expectancy day in and day out i dread to see the odometer go up and up and up how long will these cars last???

08-12-2012, 04:11 AM	#2
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	As long as you have money to keep it running? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS w/RS, Imperial Blue Metallic - Toy. CAI Inc. cold air intake, SOLO axle-back with j-pipes, Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers with Kooks high flow cats, GPI SS2 VVT cam + engine goodies and dyno tuned by Ryan/Dr. L99/GPI.

08-12-2012, 05:09 AM	#6
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	I am pushing 54,000 miles on my SS and no sign of weakness. Still feels like new. Only thing mechanically is I had to replace the drive line at 36K miles. Most cars are going to have a bad part here and there. Even with a cam and other bolt on performance parts it still doesn't use any oil. This is an awesome built car. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

08-12-2012, 08:27 AM	#11
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	Ive had my SS for almost three years with zero problems. Then again, the car only has 18K miles. __________________

08-12-2012, 08:41 AM	#13
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	What could realistically be expected from a Camaro: Body... unlimited for most since they are typically garaged in winter Engine...Before major engine work, 150K miles on V-8's or 120K on V-6's DEPENDING on proper maintenance. Transmission...150K on auto, Stick 1k-200k on clutch(very driver dependant) unlimited on trans. Wheel bearings, rear ends, suspension all come in about 100k Biggest repair expenses for most under 100k will be for A/C __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

08-12-2012, 04:32 AM	#4
camaro-dreamer Drives: 2013 Porsche 981S Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 329	The LLT engine used on the 2010 and 2011 Camaros is very similar to the engine used in the 2008+ Cadillac CTS. There are reports of this engine going strong after 150,000 km. The LFX engine used in the 2012+ Camaro has not been around long enough for a definitive answer.

08-12-2012, 04:40 AM	#5
5cents Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro SS - Black/CGM Stripes Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 437	I think it's all in how you treat it, with proper maintenance, engines nowdays should last 200k or more.

08-12-2012, 05:49 AM	#8
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	My SS just past 60k miles, zero mechanical issues.

08-12-2012, 08:32 AM	#12
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	Same here almost 3 years now 17K miles (500 from Camaro5 Fest III but well worth it) and no issues.