12-01-2017, 08:21 AM | #1 |
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Is there something about 2013 models that makes them inherently more valuable?
I've started my car search this week for a Camaro, and have been surprised by the pricing. When I first looked about a year ago, 2013 SS2s were going for low $20s often with 20k - 30k miles. I also saw a couple ZL1s for around $32k.
This week when looking I'm seeing those same cars, now a year older and averaging 25k - 35k miles, for mid $20s, while ZL1s cannot be found for under $37k. This is a 20% increase in value in the past year. So I thought I would expand my search to 2014s to see how much more they were and was surprised to see that I can get a 2014 SS2 with all the same options, and with less miles, for less than a 2013! My sample size is not statistically valid, but I'm also not just talking about 1 car; this is a trend across the 15 or so cars nationwide that meet my criteria for each year. Is there something that I don't understand that explains the higher prices for 2013 models? Or is this just a quirk of supply and demand, or a result of my small sample size? In the case of the latter I'll give it a few weeks and just keep looking, but in the case of the former I think I may just need to suck it up and buy a 2014. :( |
12-01-2017, 08:25 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2016
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Its either the region of the US youre living in, the dealers youre looking at, or incorrect all together. The 2013 is typically $2,000 less than a 2014 2SS and a 2013 ZL1 is typically 3-5K less expensive than a 2014. Go to KBB.com and look.
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12-01-2017, 08:30 AM | #3 |
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I have a pretty specific set of criteria, so I've been looking nationwide. Then I have a spreadsheet tracking all those cars that meet my criteria, along with their mileage, pricing, and options. Once I account for those attributes I'm not seeing a difference in average price, and the 2014s are averaging less miles. Though like I said it may just be my incredibly small sample size.
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12-01-2017, 08:46 AM | #4 |
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folks here say 13 is sweet spot. last year for grill and tail lights, first year for myLink
maybe that is the difference? I dunno |
12-01-2017, 08:50 AM | #5 |
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My opinion only:
The 2013's are the best year of the 5th gens as I hate the look of the 14-15 refresh, and the 13's gained mylink and the optional NPP exhaust. |
12-01-2017, 08:59 AM | #6 |
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I feel the same way about the styling, but a lot of people I talk to tell me I'm crazy so I assumed I was the odd one out. :P
I guess maybe I'm not so alone after all... |
12-01-2017, 09:07 AM | #7 |
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A lot of people don't like the '14 - '15 refresh. I'm searching for a 5th gen as well and I've notice the same thing with pricing for the '13's, they're a little higher than what they should be....imho
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12-01-2017, 09:14 AM | #8 |
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To the OP, I think your looking in all the wrong places, like Hixson pointed out, it all depends on whats available in your area.
I wouldn't believe the 13 should stand out as anything really special, other then the introduction of the 1LE, and even that is considered an SS..... but thats a diff story. Only real changes were the Electric Power steering, touch screen radio/navigation, hill assist for manuals, and rear view mirror. Other things were Recaro seats and NPP exhaust.... but these were add on's.
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12-01-2017, 09:15 AM | #9 |
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I could live with the 14-15 1LE...otherwise I love the 10-13 styling.
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12-01-2017, 09:17 AM | #10 |
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My '10 is a blast and at almost 117k still get's over 20mpg hwy...are you looking for warranty? If not don't be afraid of a few miles...IMHO these cars are built like tanks, easy to work on and most parts are relatively inexpensive...LS3 over L99(I like to row the gears!) good luck!
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12-01-2017, 10:11 AM | #11 |
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It might be that you just can't beat the badazz look of a 13 SS/RS.
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12-01-2017, 10:24 AM | #12 | |
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Also 1st year of the ZL1 and less than 2000 produced. |
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12-01-2017, 12:05 PM | #13 |
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I think the best year of Camaro is the one you were able to buy at the best price presented to you lol. I love them all from 2010-2018, I just got the best deal on my 15 so obviously that's the best year XD
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12-01-2017, 12:36 PM | #14 |
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2013
I believe the 2013 models were the first to offer HUD also.
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