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SMITTY8 · 01-31-2014, 10:19 AM

I own a 2011 v6 2ls. brought it brand new with 5 miles on it. currently has 60k miles just came across my first problem. Noticed my gears was changing at higher rpms then normal. almost redlined and didnt noticed it until the last minute. Took my car to Chevy yesterday, Was told they had to reprogram something and then they will test it with a computer hooked up to it today. Bad part about this all, is that im not sure if its covered by warranty. well atleast thats what the service guy told me (those guys).

2012-1822 · 01-31-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CheckMatey

NO OFFENSE but i know american cars are not very reliable, but i just love camaros. everytime i see 1 on the streets i get a little excited.

thanks

I think this is an outdated mentality. I've got a Silverado with 90k on it and she runs like a champ, my brother has a Honda Ridgeline with about the same amount of miles and it's a piece of crap. Barely runs and falling apart.

That being stated don't buy a car that's been ragged(if you can tell) and take care of it, it will last.

patternpilot · 01-31-2014, 10:56 AM

Your question is completely subjective. There is no way to get a definitive answer. So here goes. I have had two Japanese cars in my life (both Hondas) and they were the biggest piece of junk one could own. I have had nine American cars and I have had very little trouble. I had to have a seat cover replaced on my Chevrolet pickup and it has over 100,000 miles. My Camaro had to have a CV boot replaced because it was leaking at the band clamp. So not many problems here that I can remember.
Not to be disrespectful but, you OP seem to be prejudiced against American cars, so perhaps you should stick with your Hondas. That way should you happen to have a problem down the road, you cannot come back and say what a piece of junk your American car was and you wished you had kept your Japanese car.

2012-1822 · 01-31-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaBR

2011 LS V6, manual, 128k+ miles
Oil changes and 1 set of tires, that has been it.

See, those pesky oil changes. Damn American cars and their need for oil changes.

trashmanssd · 01-31-2014, 11:06 AM

most are really problem free right up until they break. sorry it was dangling there like low fruit.

ChocoTaco369 · 01-31-2014, 11:08 AM

How well do you take care of your car?

Let's put things into context. A Honda Civic is a relatively light weight 4 cylinder motor with not much horsepower and very low torque. A stock Camaro has vastly more power, carries more weight and has a much greater ability to "break itself." Because of this, you can't abuse a Camaro like you can a Civic. You can mash your foot to the floor to a Civic all day and it's going to hang in there better than a Camaro. That's just the nature of the beast, so keep that in mind. Also, if you're driving a V8, remember that the clearances in the motor are significantly greater. That means a greater chance of oil blowby and greater emissions output, so parts will collect carbon build-up faster. Again, that is just the nature of the beast.

However, factor in the simplicity of the Camaro's design versus a Civic. I have a lot of difficulty working on Japanese cars...hell, any motor that has an overhead cam setup. Open the hood of a Camaro SS and what do you see? You see all your belts and hoses right there in front of you. You have an intake dead center in the engine bay. You can reach and grab every single spark plug and wire. You're looking right at the water pup. It is a beautiful, clean, centered setup. You can get parts at virtually any junk yard because GM's parts are constantly interchangeable from vehicle to vehicle. The aftermarket is enormous and extremely competitive.

You don't get any of this stuff with a Honda. The vehicles are a pain in the neck to work on because everything is buried or mounted 90 degrees. I have to take off the right front passenger tire to change a serpentine belt on my girlfriend's Toyota Highlander. WHAT? The parts are much more scarce and much more expensive in general.

Comparing a big, heavy V8 to a little I4, it is going to be tough for the V8 to come out as a more reliable vehicle. But factor in how much less expensive it is to fix a problem when you consider parts and labor and how much easier and cheaper maintenance tends to be and the gap narrows. Now, compare apples to apples - a GM V8 vs an import V8. Now, the GM is going to sprint away in terms of reliability.

CheckMatey · 01-31-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

I think this is an outdated mentality. I've got a Silverado with 90k on it and she runs like a champ, my brother has a Honda Ridgeline with about the same amount of miles and it's a piece of crap. Barely runs and falling apart.

That being stated don't buy a car that's been ragged(if you can tell) and take care of it, it will last.

what do you ean by 'ragged', the one im lookin at has 7k miles.

All Star · 01-31-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CheckMatey

NO OFFENSE but i know american cars are not very reliable...

Do you have data to back up this outlandish claim?

CheckMatey · 01-31-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by All Star

Do you have data to back up this outlandish claim?

just from personal exprience. my dad has owned chevy,doge,ford trucks which gave him problems, mom owns a ford explorer which engine died had to get new engine at 90k miles.

doesnt mean american cars im bad but just saying from what ive seen from my own eyes they arent that reliable. but im probably getting a camaro just because i love them.

jewel25 · 01-31-2014, 01:08 PM

Give your car regular attention and maintenance and it will run for years. Doesn't matter if it is American or not, you don't change the oil its going to blow.

45thAnniversary2SS · 01-31-2014, 01:15 PM

I broke a leg when I was 28, therefore you will as well.

AlohaBR · 01-31-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

See, those pesky oil changes. Damn American cars and their need for oil changes.

LOL, and they come quick and you HAVE to use an approved oil(Dexos)!

SabotAndHeat · 01-31-2014, 01:25 PM

2010 2SS / LS3 Manual / 68,000 miles.

Zero problems....zero.

Manbearpig · 01-31-2014, 02:23 PM

Soon as I rolled it off the lot my camaro self destructed.

Damn you AMERICAN CARRRS!

01-31-2014, 10:19 AM	#15
SMITTY8 Drives: 2011 2LS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: D.M.V. Posts: 295	I own a 2011 v6 2ls. brought it brand new with 5 miles on it. currently has 60k miles just came across my first problem. Noticed my gears was changing at higher rpms then normal. almost redlined and didnt noticed it until the last minute. Took my car to Chevy yesterday, Was told they had to reprogram something and then they will test it with a computer hooked up to it today. Bad part about this all, is that im not sure if its covered by warranty. well atleast thats what the service guy told me (those guys). __________________

01-31-2014, 10:56 AM	#17
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	Your question is completely subjective. There is no way to get a definitive answer. So here goes. I have had two Japanese cars in my life (both Hondas) and they were the biggest piece of junk one could own. I have had nine American cars and I have had very little trouble. I had to have a seat cover replaced on my Chevrolet pickup and it has over 100,000 miles. My Camaro had to have a CV boot replaced because it was leaking at the band clamp. So not many problems here that I can remember. Not to be disrespectful but, you OP seem to be prejudiced against American cars, so perhaps you should stick with your Hondas. That way should you happen to have a problem down the road, you cannot come back and say what a piece of junk your American car was and you wished you had kept your Japanese car. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-31-2014, 01:08 PM	#24
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,115 View My Garage	Give your car regular attention and maintenance and it will run for years. Doesn't matter if it is American or not, you don't change the oil its going to blow. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

01-31-2014, 01:15 PM	#25
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	I broke a leg when I was 28, therefore you will as well. __________________

01-31-2014, 11:06 AM	#19
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	most are really problem free right up until they break. sorry it was dangling there like low fruit.

01-31-2014, 11:08 AM	#20
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	How well do you take care of your car? Let's put things into context. A Honda Civic is a relatively light weight 4 cylinder motor with not much horsepower and very low torque. A stock Camaro has vastly more power, carries more weight and has a much greater ability to "break itself." Because of this, you can't abuse a Camaro like you can a Civic. You can mash your foot to the floor to a Civic all day and it's going to hang in there better than a Camaro. That's just the nature of the beast, so keep that in mind. Also, if you're driving a V8, remember that the clearances in the motor are significantly greater. That means a greater chance of oil blowby and greater emissions output, so parts will collect carbon build-up faster. Again, that is just the nature of the beast. However, factor in the simplicity of the Camaro's design versus a Civic. I have a lot of difficulty working on Japanese cars...hell, any motor that has an overhead cam setup. Open the hood of a Camaro SS and what do you see? You see all your belts and hoses right there in front of you. You have an intake dead center in the engine bay. You can reach and grab every single spark plug and wire. You're looking right at the water pup. It is a beautiful, clean, centered setup. You can get parts at virtually any junk yard because GM's parts are constantly interchangeable from vehicle to vehicle. The aftermarket is enormous and extremely competitive. You don't get any of this stuff with a Honda. The vehicles are a pain in the neck to work on because everything is buried or mounted 90 degrees. I have to take off the right front passenger tire to change a serpentine belt on my girlfriend's Toyota Highlander. WHAT? The parts are much more scarce and much more expensive in general. Comparing a big, heavy V8 to a little I4, it is going to be tough for the V8 to come out as a more reliable vehicle. But factor in how much less expensive it is to fix a problem when you consider parts and labor and how much easier and cheaper maintenance tends to be and the gap narrows. Now, compare apples to apples - a GM V8 vs an import V8. Now, the GM is going to sprint away in terms of reliability.

01-31-2014, 01:25 PM	#27
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	2010 2SS / LS3 Manual / 68,000 miles. Zero problems....zero.

01-31-2014, 02:23 PM	#28
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741	Soon as I rolled it off the lot my camaro self destructed. Damn you AMERICAN CARRRS!