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Migraine8 · 08-05-2019, 11:56 AM

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

StingrayblueSS · 08-05-2019, 12:00 PM

1.2 million will buy anything you want. Just kidding.

Migraine8 · 08-05-2019, 12:06 PM

That it would , sure wouldn't be buying used if i had that kind of dough..

so 12K is all the crumbs i could do..

1911 1LE · 08-05-2019, 12:13 PM

I had a 2012 v6 auto with 48k miles offered to me a while back for 12k. Almost bought it for my soon to be 16 year old son.

Migraine8 · 08-05-2019, 12:16 PM

wow that's good mileage for that...

StingrayblueSS · 08-05-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Migraine8

wow that's good mileage for that...

If you use a website like car gurus or cars.com you can put the price you can afford and year ect. And that will give you idea what you can expect for $12000 without going to a dealership.

Greenhornet2 · 08-05-2019, 12:52 PM

bought my 11 2SS with 13k miles for 20k. only ones I saw under 15k were pretty beat up, but the automatics were cheaper by a couple grand and V6 was even more so. Could probably get a nice V6 for that price but it's a V6. I was looking for an SS M6 exclusively, with under 50k miles. If you have $12k I'd put $10k down, finance the rest, get a low mileage SS and have a little money left over for upgrades!

jprodun1 · 08-05-2019, 01:12 PM

Solid advices.

If you are in no rush, then wait it out and be ready to jump on the right deal.

As mentioned above, if you have 12k available, put down a large downpayment and finance the rest. You’ll have a pretty low monthly payment and have a low mileage v8 beauty.

Picked up 1SS with 38k on the clock for $16,5k a little under a year ago.

Good luck!

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Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-05-2019, 01:27 PM

I paid around 18 for my 2SS RS with 52k on it last year, I probably over paid a little bit it was THE car I wanted loaded with ground effects and the uncommon color I wanted as well. With 12 down you could finance a couple thousand and get the car you want at a low monthly instead of settling for something you don’t exactly want and won’t be happy with in the long run.

radar1972 · 08-05-2019, 01:49 PM

I live in GA, too. Just did an Autotrader search using your criteria and there are many available around $12K, most in the 80,000 mi to 110,000 mi range, almost all V6.
Good luck with your hunt!!

Migraine8 · 08-05-2019, 02:08 PM

I'm not in a hurry , im thinking sometime in this year, just saving to put up at least 2000 as a down payment now. most likely it will be a v6. would love the 8 but think it would be be more than i want to pay..

Ive been searching carfax car guru , and autotrader. to figure out prices..

im looking for an imperial blue. that was the color of my first 82 camaro back in the day.

any advice on options i should be looking for on it. ls lt ss rt.?

Welker2 · 08-05-2019, 02:30 PM

For the money you looking at, I would recommend trying to find a 2013 V6. Whenever looking at buying a used car, the advice I give everyone is buy the newest one that meets your wants/needs. In the case of the 2010-2013 Camaros, the 2013 is the best way to go; a lot of the little bugs were worked out and it will have better/upgraded technology and options. Good luck in your hunt.

Migraine8 · 08-05-2019, 02:57 PM

yeah that's true, i was leaning more towards the 13 , i like the style of the 2010-2013 camaros. any tips on model type like LT LS or SS .

I'm just trying to figure all that out while i Finnish saving up, This way when i find one i can just run out and make a deal......

Welker2 · 08-05-2019, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Migraine8

yeah that's true, i was leaning more towards the 13 , i like the style of the 2010-2013 camaros. any tips on model type like LT LS or SS .

I'm just trying to figure all that out while i Finnish saving up, This way when i find one i can just run out and make a deal......

For the money you're looking at spending, you'll be looking at either the LT or LS; the SS will be a little out of your price range.

08-05-2019, 11:56 AM	#1
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	buying advice 2010/13 camaro 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 Last edited by Migraine8; 08-05-2019 at 12:11 PM.

08-05-2019, 12:13 PM	#4
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	I had a 2012 v6 auto with 48k miles offered to me a while back for 12k. Almost bought it for my soon to be 16 year old son. __________________ Maggie 2650 @ 18psi/ 75mm 10 rib/ Dual alky nozzles/ Roto-fab/ ARH 2" Lt's/ GT-12 cam/ ZL1 3.23 Conv./MGW/RPS triple carbon clutch/RSG tranny upgrage/Pedders Ex. XA w/ remote cans and a lot of other crap 897/8??@tires

08-05-2019, 12:52 PM	#7
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	bought my 11 2SS with 13k miles for 20k. only ones I saw under 15k were pretty beat up, but the automatics were cheaper by a couple grand and V6 was even more so. Could probably get a nice V6 for that price but it's a V6. I was looking for an SS M6 exclusively, with under 50k miles. If you have $12k I'd put $10k down, finance the rest, get a low mileage SS and have a little money left over for upgrades! __________________ 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

08-05-2019, 01:27 PM	#9
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,696	I paid around 18 for my 2SS RS with 52k on it last year, I probably over paid a little bit it was THE car I wanted loaded with ground effects and the uncommon color I wanted as well. With 12 down you could finance a couple thousand and get the car you want at a low monthly instead of settling for something you don’t exactly want and won’t be happy with in the long run. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-05-2019, 01:49 PM	#10
radar1972 Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	I live in GA, too. Just did an Autotrader search using your criteria and there are many available around $12K, most in the 80,000 mi to 110,000 mi range, almost all V6. Good luck with your hunt!! __________________

08-05-2019, 12:00 PM	#2
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	1.2 million will buy anything you want. Just kidding.

08-05-2019, 12:06 PM	#3
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	That it would , sure wouldn't be buying used if i had that kind of dough.. so 12K is all the crumbs i could do..

08-05-2019, 12:16 PM	#5
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	wow that's good mileage for that...

08-05-2019, 01:12 PM	#8
jprodun1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 171 View My Garage	Solid advices. If you are in no rush, then wait it out and be ready to jump on the right deal. As mentioned above, if you have 12k available, put down a large downpayment and finance the rest. You’ll have a pretty low monthly payment and have a low mileage v8 beauty. Picked up 1SS with 38k on the clock for $16,5k a little under a year ago. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-05-2019, 02:08 PM	#11
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	I'm not in a hurry , im thinking sometime in this year, just saving to put up at least 2000 as a down payment now. most likely it will be a v6. would love the 8 but think it would be be more than i want to pay.. Ive been searching carfax car guru , and autotrader. to figure out prices.. im looking for an imperial blue. that was the color of my first 82 camaro back in the day. any advice on options i should be looking for on it. ls lt ss rt.?

08-05-2019, 02:30 PM	#12
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	For the money you looking at, I would recommend trying to find a 2013 V6. Whenever looking at buying a used car, the advice I give everyone is buy the newest one that meets your wants/needs. In the case of the 2010-2013 Camaros, the 2013 is the best way to go; a lot of the little bugs were worked out and it will have better/upgraded technology and options. Good luck in your hunt. __________________

08-05-2019, 02:57 PM	#13
Migraine8 Drives: 02 Dakota - 2011 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	yeah that's true, i was leaning more towards the 13 , i like the style of the 2010-2013 camaros. any tips on model type like LT LS or SS . I'm just trying to figure all that out while i Finnish saving up, This way when i find one i can just run out and make a deal......