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Droo · 11-22-2012, 05:36 PM

Hello all, new to the forum and my first post. My wife and I are purchasing a 2010 aqua blue 2LT V6 camaro on Monday. It has 19000 miles. The factory warranty will expire July 2013. Are there any common problems with the 5th gen camaro's that would make it a good idea to pay for an extended warranty? Has anybody had any experiences with major repairs or expenses?

Jrichards73 · 11-22-2012, 05:43 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70 that's the forum for it. My 2011 has had no real issues.

Austin45 · 11-22-2012, 06:20 PM

I bought mine new and got the extended warranty anyway. I like the peace of mind. If the extra money isn't that big of a deal... I'd suggest to go for it.

intensifi · 11-22-2012, 07:57 PM

Since it is over 12K miles wait to buy the warranty at just before 24K miles. The price will be the same and the warranty starts at purchase time. The idea is to minimize the overlap.

jd10013 · 11-22-2012, 07:58 PM

a used camaro...........I'd definitely buy it. god only knows what the previous owner did with/to it.

cgreer72 · 11-22-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin45

I bought mine new and got the extended warranty anyway. I like the peace of mind. If the extra money isn't that big of a deal... I'd suggest to go for it.

I did the same.

Mike2ss · 11-22-2012, 11:14 PM

buy it at purchase and you'll never see the difference in money. It will not only give the wife but you also peace of mind that she is taken care of when she needs it.

AdamEL · 11-23-2012, 02:10 AM

I also bought mine brand new and got the extended warranty. The extra $20 a month is well worth knowing that it's completely covered for the next 7 years. Do it.

Droo · 11-23-2012, 04:36 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. Although I hate the thought of spending another $1500 it's probably the right thing to do. Especially as jd10013 mentioned.......a used camaro and not knowing what the previous owner did with it, this definitely makes sense.

VQ35DE · 11-23-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intensifi

Since it is over 12K miles wait to buy the warranty at just before 24K miles. The price will be the same and the warranty starts at purchase time. The idea is to minimize the overlap.

All correct but don't forget about the annual price increase every Oct 1st I believe.

11-22-2012, 05:36 PM	#1
Droo Drives: 2010 LT2 CAMARO Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 4	Extended warranty? Hello all, new to the forum and my first post. My wife and I are purchasing a 2010 aqua blue 2LT V6 camaro on Monday. It has 19000 miles. The factory warranty will expire July 2013. Are there any common problems with the 5th gen camaro's that would make it a good idea to pay for an extended warranty? Has anybody had any experiences with major repairs or expenses?

11-22-2012, 05:43 PM	#2
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70 that's the forum for it. My 2011 has had no real issues. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

11-22-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I bought mine new and got the extended warranty anyway. I like the peace of mind. If the extra money isn't that big of a deal... I'd suggest to go for it. __________________

11-22-2012, 07:57 PM	#4
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Since it is over 12K miles wait to buy the warranty at just before 24K miles. The price will be the same and the warranty starts at purchase time. The idea is to minimize the overlap. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

11-22-2012, 11:14 PM	#7
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	buy it at purchase and you'll never see the difference in money. It will not only give the wife but you also peace of mind that she is taken care of when she needs it. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

11-22-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,199	a used camaro...........I'd definitely buy it. god only knows what the previous owner did with/to it.

11-23-2012, 02:10 AM	#8
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	I also bought mine brand new and got the extended warranty. The extra $20 a month is well worth knowing that it's completely covered for the next 7 years. Do it.

11-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
Droo Drives: 2010 LT2 CAMARO Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 4	Thanks everyone for the input. Although I hate the thought of spending another $1500 it's probably the right thing to do. Especially as jd10013 mentioned.......a used camaro and not knowing what the previous owner did with it, this definitely makes sense.