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Greenhornet2 · 08-06-2019, 05:50 AM

SS is the V8. If you find one at 12k it will be pretty high mileage or pretty beat up. If you want lower mileage and in very good shape you'll be looking at LT or LS. I saw one or two SS when i was looking one for $10k, it had 180k miles and some dents and scratches not well taken care of. All depends what you want, if its power over looks you could find an SS. If you are going to keep it forever, engines trans, diffs are all rebuildable. Just make sure theres no rust.

Sstevo11 · 08-06-2019, 08:12 AM

Just bought my 2011 ss2 in ga. With 75k on it with flawless body aoutomatic,new tires,brakes, 1 year warranty, for 14,500, but after taxes,tag (950), dealer fees came to 18k cash. This was after about a year search. There are cheaper ones out there with rougher bodies and 125k plus miles on them. I wasnt going to drive off the lot without some kind of warranty for that price and had my mechanic give it the 60 point inspection wgere i found trans line leak which i had dealer fix. Be patient and you will find it. Good luck

Shan · 08-06-2019, 05:39 PM

Bought this v6 summit white 6 months ago 2013 ls 59,000 miles paid $14,95.00 for it

lemontwist · 08-06-2019, 07:42 PM

i found my car on car fox search engine
change the zip in this link and look around your area
https://www.carfax.com/Used-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS_t4459
i think this is a great deal.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3585922513502/
i also found mine in ga with 18500 mi on it for $19500 2SS/RS also with a warranty i bought it sight unseen it even had the window sticker in the glove box.take a little time save up a few more bucks and you can find a great deal.

wasthatacop? · 08-08-2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Migraine8

Hi im new to the forum,

I'm looking to buy a used 2010/13 camaro within the year.
I would like to know if someone could give me some recommendations and advice.

The highest i can do is 12k and most likely will be high mileage.
Thats pretty much all i have been seeing in this price range here in Ga.

Thanks..

Jp

You can find a 2010-2013 V6 LS model for that kind of money. I recommend avoiding the following colors:
1. light silver (makes the Camaro look like a Budget Rental sedan)
2. black (old black paint jobs are hard to maintain)

Try to find one with 75K miles or less with oil change documentation. Maybe you can find some retiree who had bought one for weekend rides.

Ponchonutty · 08-09-2019, 01:48 AM

Gotta love the Imperial Blue!

Migraine8 · 08-09-2019, 10:03 AM

thank you for all your tips , i'm going to keep searching for that perfect one for me as i save up for a decent down payment. im sure within in this year ill have one

GodWentPunk · 08-09-2019, 11:12 AM

When I first started to look at Camaros, I was looking at the V6.. at a dealership, I drove both the v6 and the v8... both felt different but I ended up with the v8 and I'm glad I did. I know you were asking earlier as to which model you should look at.. I would recommend to find some 2013 and then take all models for a drive. Find the one you like then decide on how much you wanna spend and go from there... as others have said, for a $5k price difference (maybe) don't sell yourself short... finance the other $5k and get exactly what you are looking for... if that price difference is $10k... then you've got some soul searching to do.

Good luck and keep us posted.

joe...

lemontwist · 08-10-2019, 08:39 AM

here ya go
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8678554863728/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9392394541592/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5109685923449/

15RS2NV · 08-10-2019, 01:12 PM

If you find one on a car lot that's been there over 60 days they'll usually make you a good deal on it, as after 60 days on a car lot it gets "stale" and they'll end up sending it to auction (and lose money) or to another lot (and lose money). That's how i got mine.

Price will depend on the market in Georgia. Nobody wanted mine because it's red (Red Hot G7C) and I live in Arizona.

StingrayblueSS · 08-10-2019, 06:15 PM

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...traderHomePage
Here's a v8 that's within your budget.

lemontwist · 08-10-2019, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 15RS2NV

If you find one on a car lot that's been there over 60 days they'll usually make you a good deal on it, as after 60 days on a car lot it gets "stale" and they'll end up sending it to auction (and lose money) or to another lot (and lose money). That's how i got mine.

Price will depend on the market in Georgia. Nobody wanted mine because it's red (Red Hot G7C) and I live in Arizona.

5th gen SS cars in my area they just don't last 60 days. they fly off used car lots.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-10-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

5th gen SS cars in my area they just don't last 60 days. they fly off used car lots.

Yea it’s the same around here especially the low mile cars both v6 and v8. My car was for sale in salt lake for a month before I jumped on it, I was scared to death it was going to sell before I could get up there to buy it. They dropped the price by 1500 and I was there three days later.

lemontwist · 08-10-2019, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yea it’s the same around here especially the low mile cars both v6 and v8. My car was for sale in salt lake for a month before I jumped on it, I was scared to death it was going to sell before I could get up there to buy it. They dropped the price by 1500 and I was there three days later.

i actually took a 2010 28k mi IOM 1SS M6 for $18500 on a test drive told the salesman i wanted it. by the time we got back to the dealer another dealer in fla bought it out from under me. i was pissed

then he had the nerve to try to sell me a ford desustang!
i ended up buying mine from a Chrysler dealer in ga and having it shipped to me sight unseen

so Migraine8 are you willing to travel?
do you want a auto or manual?
SS or LS?
one of the guys suggested you put a crap load of cash down and finance the rest i tend to agree your better off paying more for a lower mileage car.
this is a great deal IMO
2SS/RS M6 almost 40k on it
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/2G1FT1EW4B9154426

08-06-2019, 05:50 AM	#15
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	SS is the V8. If you find one at 12k it will be pretty high mileage or pretty beat up. If you want lower mileage and in very good shape you'll be looking at LT or LS. I saw one or two SS when i was looking one for $10k, it had 180k miles and some dents and scratches not well taken care of. All depends what you want, if its power over looks you could find an SS. If you are going to keep it forever, engines trans, diffs are all rebuildable. Just make sure theres no rust. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

08-06-2019, 05:39 PM	#17
Shan Drives: 2013 ls Camaro Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Long Beach Posts: 350	Bought this v6 summit white 6 months ago 2013 ls 59,000 miles paid $14,95.00 for it Attached Images

08-06-2019, 07:42 PM	#18
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i found my car on car fox search engine change the zip in this link and look around your area https://www.carfax.com/Used-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS_t4459 i think this is a great deal. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3585922513502/ i also found mine in ga with 18500 mi on it for $19500 2SS/RS also with a warranty i bought it sight unseen it even had the window sticker in the glove box.take a little time save up a few more bucks and you can find a great deal. Attached Images

08-09-2019, 01:48 AM	#20
Ponchonutty Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Washington, Ohio Posts: 606	Gotta love the Imperial Blue! Attached Images __________________ 2012 L99 Convertible SS Tooley Racing Stage 2 DOD delete, 3,200 stall converter, Shorty headers and custom stainless exhaust, CAI, and tune as mods

08-09-2019, 11:12 AM	#22
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	When I first started to look at Camaros, I was looking at the V6.. at a dealership, I drove both the v6 and the v8... both felt different but I ended up with the v8 and I'm glad I did. I know you were asking earlier as to which model you should look at.. I would recommend to find some 2013 and then take all models for a drive. Find the one you like then decide on how much you wanna spend and go from there... as others have said, for a $5k price difference (maybe) don't sell yourself short... finance the other $5k and get exactly what you are looking for... if that price difference is $10k... then you've got some soul searching to do. Good luck and keep us posted. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

08-06-2019, 08:12 AM	#16
Sstevo11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS auto Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 9 View My Garage	Just bought my 2011 ss2 in ga. With 75k on it with flawless body aoutomatic,new tires,brakes, 1 year warranty, for 14,500, but after taxes,tag (950), dealer fees came to 18k cash. This was after about a year search. There are cheaper ones out there with rougher bodies and 125k plus miles on them. I wasnt going to drive off the lot without some kind of warranty for that price and had my mechanic give it the 60 point inspection wgere i found trans line leak which i had dealer fix. Be patient and you will find it. Good luck

08-09-2019, 10:03 AM	#21
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	thank you for all your tips , i'm going to keep searching for that perfect one for me as i save up for a decent down payment. im sure within in this year ill have one

08-10-2019, 08:39 AM	#23
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	here ya go https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8678554863728/ https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9392394541592/ https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5109685923449/

08-10-2019, 01:12 PM	#24
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	If you find one on a car lot that's been there over 60 days they'll usually make you a good deal on it, as after 60 days on a car lot it gets "stale" and they'll end up sending it to auction (and lose money) or to another lot (and lose money). That's how i got mine. Price will depend on the market in Georgia. Nobody wanted mine because it's red (Red Hot G7C) and I live in Arizona. __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

08-10-2019, 06:15 PM	#25
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...traderHomePage Here's a v8 that's within your budget.