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bf7 · 05-11-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

I've never seen an SS Camaro used as a delivery vehicle so I would dismiss this as the reason for the car having high mileage.

More than likely, someone used this car primarily to commute to work and has become fearful of the 145k on the car.

If this car was maintained properly, which is pretty easy to establish, then you have a solid car that should last you another 100k. Modern LS motors are excellent.

14K out the door. Not a red cent more.

I too have never seen an ss, but believe it or not, I have seen v8 mustangs delivering pizzas. How they afford it, I do not know. At my brother's pizza place some deliveries are 20+ mile round trips, so that's why I thought this could *potentially* be a source of the mileage. In all likelihood these are indeed highway miles, but I was just throwing out that possibility. If the car passes the inspection with flying colors, then it should be fine if you knock off a few grand. I just wouldn't do it as I wouldn't want a car with that many miles that weren't accumulated by me (highway or city).

shane4 · 05-11-2014, 08:36 AM

Poor guy. The previous owner of said camaro that is. I'm leaving a job where I had a 114 mile round trip to work. Something very similar to what this guy was doing. I did it for 6 months and want to pull my hair out. Poor guy has been doing it for 4 years!

kream88 · 05-11-2014, 08:38 AM

I picked up mine with 80,000 miles. Paid 20k for it. But to ease my mind the dealership also gave me a full 3 year power train warranty on the car.

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-11-2014, 08:41 AM

offer them $10K..that's it.

shane4 · 05-11-2014, 08:42 AM

I honestly wouldn't be scared of the mileage if proper maintenance was done. I'm guessing that car is due for a full service in the thousands of dollars range. I'd go through brakes, all new suspension, all fluids flushed, belts, etc.. Add all that to your 18k and you're likely back up to the price of one that has much less mileage.

baum · 05-12-2014, 05:33 AM

If you are going to take a loan out good luck.. most banks will look at the milage and say no.

BluePhoenix · 05-12-2014, 06:11 AM

145k on a 2011? Man what did the guy do with it drive it cross country endlessly. I wouldn't buy it, there are 2010's with 70k-85k going for $18k. Remember you's be making car payments on a vehicle that has mileage that equals that of a 10 year old car.

Drumminxx · 05-12-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bf7

I too have never seen an ss, but believe it or not, I have seen v8 mustangs delivering pizzas. How they afford it, I do not know. At my brother's pizza place some deliveries are 20+ mile round trips, so that's why I thought this could *potentially* be a source of the mileage. In all likelihood these are indeed highway miles, but I was just throwing out that possibility. If the car passes the inspection with flying colors, then it should be fine if you knock off a few grand. I just wouldn't do it as I wouldn't want a car with that many miles that weren't accumulated by me (highway or city).

I seen a kid in a nice challenger the other day with a pizza sign on top of his car....he must deliver a lot of pizzas...lol...

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Mr. McGuire · 05-12-2014, 07:23 AM

See the thing is I used to have an 86 Camaro (V6) I currently drive a 91 Z28 and I'm getting a little bored with the Z28 and hate the looks of 4th gens so they are out of question. I work 3 miles from home and average 6,000 miles a year. That includes just aimlessly driving around Lancaster Pa just cruising on the weekends. For me this would be something to have and just cruise with till I get settled down in life and eventually park it or sell it. I have no idea of the life span on 5th gens so thats why I was asking. If this could last me at least 4 or 5 years I would be totally happy. I do maintain my vehicles with oil, trans fluid, and brake fluid changes and always get a 6 month tune up (spring and fall) and check up from my dad's friend's shop. Don't get me wrong I like to push my Camaros alot too with burnouts and a little "highway fun" with my buddies. So if it would last I'd be completely happy.

05-12-2014, 06:11 AM	#35
BluePhoenix Drives: 23 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,374	145k on a 2011? Man what did the guy do with it drive it cross country endlessly. I wouldn't buy it, there are 2010's with 70k-85k going for $18k. Remember you's be making car payments on a vehicle that has mileage that equals that of a 10 year old car. __________________ 2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE, A10, Summit White, 1100 - 3/23/2023 2000 - 3/27/2023 3000 - 3/28/2023 3000 - 4/04/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3400 - 4/12/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3800 - 4/28/2023 - Delayed ETA VIN: 1G1FH1R73P0145237 5/10/2023 - ETA 5/27/2023 5000 - 5/30/2023 6000 - 6/3/2023 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

05-11-2014, 08:36 AM	#30
shane4 Drives: Honda. Camaro in the future. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 32	Poor guy. The previous owner of said camaro that is. I'm leaving a job where I had a 114 mile round trip to work. Something very similar to what this guy was doing. I did it for 6 months and want to pull my hair out. Poor guy has been doing it for 4 years!

05-11-2014, 08:38 AM	#31
kream88 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: York, Pa Posts: 235	I picked up mine with 80,000 miles. Paid 20k for it. But to ease my mind the dealership also gave me a full 3 year power train warranty on the car.

05-11-2014, 08:41 AM	#32
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	offer them $10K..that's it.

05-11-2014, 08:42 AM	#33
shane4 Drives: Honda. Camaro in the future. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 32	I honestly wouldn't be scared of the mileage if proper maintenance was done. I'm guessing that car is due for a full service in the thousands of dollars range. I'd go through brakes, all new suspension, all fluids flushed, belts, etc.. Add all that to your 18k and you're likely back up to the price of one that has much less mileage.

05-12-2014, 05:33 AM	#34
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	If you are going to take a loan out good luck.. most banks will look at the milage and say no.

05-12-2014, 07:23 AM	#37
Mr. McGuire Drives: Camaro Z28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Farmville, Pa Posts: 18	See the thing is I used to have an 86 Camaro (V6) I currently drive a 91 Z28 and I'm getting a little bored with the Z28 and hate the looks of 4th gens so they are out of question. I work 3 miles from home and average 6,000 miles a year. That includes just aimlessly driving around Lancaster Pa just cruising on the weekends. For me this would be something to have and just cruise with till I get settled down in life and eventually park it or sell it. I have no idea of the life span on 5th gens so thats why I was asking. If this could last me at least 4 or 5 years I would be totally happy. I do maintain my vehicles with oil, trans fluid, and brake fluid changes and always get a 6 month tune up (spring and fall) and check up from my dad's friend's shop. Don't get me wrong I like to push my Camaros alot too with burnouts and a little "highway fun" with my buddies. So if it would last I'd be completely happy.