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2012-1822 · 01-21-2014, 09:27 PM

If all that is wrong with it is the paint, keep it. If you DD it and track it, you'll screw the paint up anyway.

Aussie ZL1 · 01-21-2014, 09:54 PM

you might find this helpful:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42941

I'd keep it

Cheers

Brad

hognutz · 01-21-2014, 10:05 PM

unless the pictures don't do the difference justice I say keep.

SamHouseIII · 01-21-2014, 10:22 PM

If your worried about the budget, then its not the car for you. ZL1s are not cheap to drive.

superdrummer38 · 01-21-2014, 10:34 PM

2013 zl1 with 4k miles for $42.5k and you're splitting hairs over paint shades?
Please return it so I can go buy it!!

oldfriend · 01-21-2014, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdrummer38

2013 zl1 with 4k miles for $42.5k and you're splitting hairs over paint shades?
Please return it so I can go buy it!!

Why are you giving him such a hard time , just take the car strait from him , and save the poor guy some aggravation
Be the Good Samaritan for the day

apr_gen5 · 01-21-2014, 11:20 PM

If they said they only painted the bumper cover and you are seeing color variations near the a pillar, it is either a factory feature or the crash and work was greater than you where told. I would look carefully at all mounting points to the front suspension and engine any overspray. Maybe a body shop can tell you how hard it was hit.

Msmall143 · 01-21-2014, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hognutz

unless the pictures don't do the difference justice I say keep.

The pics are pretty accurate, especially the second set.

Just sharing so you guys get my frame of mind.

When I see the car I smile, so I think I'm keeping it.

Mitchbaze · 01-21-2014, 11:31 PM

Im with the rest of the guys. If you can live with it, I would keep it.

Q'smuscle · 01-22-2014, 12:00 AM

YDream car = keeper. You can paint match it because that would be way more easy on you. Just because you don't need to worry about your getting your dream car and the buying process all over again. You would prolly second guess and regret that you didn't keep your dream car.

Look at it like your wife ( it's cheaper to keeper! ) Plus you got the best of both worlds. Have your dream car and for a cheap price.

TripleBlkZL1 · 01-22-2014, 12:27 AM

Keep it bro

WhiteyChev · 01-22-2014, 06:03 AM

Your price reflects the condition. Well done. Move on.
Just don't tell that guy that wants $60G for his!

newmoon · 01-22-2014, 07:26 AM

I can't tell the difference in the close up pictures that you posted I highly doubt anyone other than you will ever notice it. You purchased the car for 15-18k under the new price, a couple of minor issues should be expected. On the bright side you purchased the car low enough that should you decide to sell in the near future your financial loss should be low.

joes407 · 01-22-2014, 07:39 AM

Ive owned 3 5th gens in the last 4 years and every one has some sort of paint issue. The reds and oranges never seem to match the plastic parts to the metal parts. If it was touched up or painted by a dealer the painted parts will have a lifetime warranty so long as you own the car. I was at my dealer yesterday and there was a zl1 in the bay with a guy complaining about what was obviously a repainted bumper and same deal er has white zl1 w paint touch ups all around and on fuel door brand new in the showroom. Enjoy the car for what it is under the crappy paint, we all have it and an ss is no zl1 regardless how nicely its painted

View Poll Results: What would you do
Keep the car because it's the only way you can afford a 2013 zl1	14	13.21%
Keep the car because this ain't that bad and the price is worth it	76	71.70%
Give it back and get an ss	6	5.66%
Give it back - this is bad!	10	9.43%
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01-21-2014, 09:27 PM	#29
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	If all that is wrong with it is the paint, keep it. If you DD it and track it, you'll screw the paint up anyway. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

01-21-2014, 09:54 PM	#30
Aussie ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 manual RHD Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 73	you might find this helpful: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42941 I'd keep it Cheers Brad __________________ Brad Dunstan RHD '13 M6 ZL1

01-21-2014, 10:05 PM	#31
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	unless the pictures don't do the difference justice I say keep. __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

01-21-2014, 10:22 PM	#32
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	If your worried about the budget, then its not the car for you. ZL1s are not cheap to drive. __________________ 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/

01-21-2014, 10:34 PM	#33
superdrummer38 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 323 View My Garage	2013 zl1 with 4k miles for $42.5k and you're splitting hairs over paint shades? Please return it so I can go buy it!!

01-21-2014, 11:20 PM	#35
apr_gen5 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Yeh! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 29	If they said they only painted the bumper cover and you are seeing color variations near the a pillar, it is either a factory feature or the crash and work was greater than you where told. I would look carefully at all mounting points to the front suspension and engine any overspray. Maybe a body shop can tell you how hard it was hit.

01-21-2014, 11:31 PM	#37
Mitchbaze Drives: 2010 SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 13	Im with the rest of the guys. If you can live with it, I would keep it.

01-22-2014, 12:00 AM	#38
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	YDream car = keeper. You can paint match it because that would be way more easy on you. Just because you don't need to worry about your getting your dream car and the buying process all over again. You would prolly second guess and regret that you didn't keep your dream car. Look at it like your wife ( it's cheaper to keeper! ) Plus you got the best of both worlds. Have your dream car and for a cheap price.

01-22-2014, 12:27 AM	#39
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	Keep it bro __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

01-22-2014, 06:03 AM	#40
WhiteyChev Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1. 1/94 produced. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 64 View My Garage	Your price reflects the condition. Well done. Move on. Just don't tell that guy that wants $60G for his!

01-22-2014, 07:26 AM	#41
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I can't tell the difference in the close up pictures that you posted I highly doubt anyone other than you will ever notice it. You purchased the car for 15-18k under the new price, a couple of minor issues should be expected. On the bright side you purchased the car low enough that should you decide to sell in the near future your financial loss should be low. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

01-22-2014, 07:39 AM	#42
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	Ive owned 3 5th gens in the last 4 years and every one has some sort of paint issue. The reds and oranges never seem to match the plastic parts to the metal parts. If it was touched up or painted by a dealer the painted parts will have a lifetime warranty so long as you own the car. I was at my dealer yesterday and there was a zl1 in the bay with a guy complaining about what was obviously a repainted bumper and same deal er has white zl1 w paint touch ups all around and on fuel door brand new in the showroom. Enjoy the car for what it is under the crappy paint, we all have it and an ss is no zl1 regardless how nicely its painted