Using a 5th Gen Camaro SS as a every day car. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mr. McGuire · 03-21-2015, 08:46 AM

In a few months I will be looking to pick up a used 5th as a daily driver. I wanted a 5th gen since I graduated high school in 2009, my heart is set on a SS model. I currently drive a 1991 Camaro Z28 (3rd gen) daily and its getting kinda boring, needs to be fixed up, and I need something newer, more reliable that is in one piece. So for all the SS owners that use theirs on a daily basis I wanted some input on a few things:

How reliable has the SS been for you when using it everyday?

How much do you like using it everyday?

Is is enjoyable or would you rather use something else for a daily car given the chance?

Anything I should know and be aware of when using a 5th gen Camaro on a daily basis. I'm use to crappy mpg already from my Z28 but I feel its worth it owning one of these cars.

Thanks for help guys and gals looking forward to being a 5th gen SS owner very soon!!!

ConqSoft · 03-21-2015, 08:51 AM

Mine is my daily driver. 15k miles since last May. I commute about 50 miles a day round trip, plus lots of other trips and errands. No issues as of yet. Love driving it.

CSoupSS · 03-21-2015, 09:02 AM

My 2013 Camaro SS is my daily driver. I drive 30 miles there and back to work and other errands during the week and weekend with the kids. Got 30k miles since buying it in September of 2013. No issues at all. I love driving this car.

enrayged · 03-21-2015, 09:04 AM

Mine was a daily driver till yesterday morning. I loved driving everywhere. Never a problem that didn't have an external cause

Mr. McGuire · 03-21-2015, 09:07 AM

Awesome! I drive 5 miles round trip to work everyday. So thats 30 a week that shouldn't be and issue. Right now I use 1/4 tank a week for work in my 91 Z28 (a whooping 6.5 miles mpg overall). How do you guys do on gas, say just normal driving, NOT Steve McQueen driving.

Low Saturn · 03-21-2015, 09:10 AM

I use my 2011 SS as my daily driver. No issues or regrets.

IOMCamaroSS · 03-21-2015, 09:24 AM

I use mine daily except in winter.. if that counts. lol Enjoyable? Yes. Realiabilty shouldn't be a problem. Just do your homework and get the history of the car if you're getting a used one. I get about 19 mpg with the automatic. I could probably get more if I tried but mpg is the last thing on my mind while driving it honestly.

If you have the means to buy one, go for it. You won't regret it.

TX_ED_SS · 03-21-2015, 09:29 AM

My 2010 SS is a daily driver and I just hit 69K miles. No issues other than normal wear items such as tires and brakes. A coworker also has a 2010 SS and he is at 110K miles with no issues. Since you'll be buying used, have the car inspected by someone who knows Camaro's and spend the little bit of extra cash to have ALL the fluids replaced. Also, since you're in PA, invest in a separate wheel and tire set for winter.

Jeffm · 03-21-2015, 09:30 AM

I drive mine year round nothing better to get back and forth.

Gforce8 · 03-21-2015, 09:40 AM

5 years, 70,000 no problems. 19 mpg average, 27 hwy.
LOOOOOOVE this car.

Sir Nuke · 03-21-2015, 09:48 AM

If you can afford it.....and seeing as how you don't mind getting super great gas mileage....GO FOR IT....you will not be disappointed. the Smiles per Mile is 0FF THE HOOK!

Squillo · 03-21-2015, 09:52 AM

Been DD'ing mine since Thanksgiving 2012 and absolutely love it.

Rakito · 03-21-2015, 09:55 AM

I just went from a 2011 LS to a 2013 SS in Feb. After a month of driving in all sorts of weather it will definitely get you places better than a 4th Gen w/ all the electronic goodies like Stabilitrak and Trac Control (though in powdery snow I turn them off to be able to move instead of having limited speed). I avg about 20 MPG with back-road driving to work and some highway, my CAI helped increase my MPG. I would definitely say go for it and like others say if you're looking used definitely make sure it gets checked out first and definitely check tire tread.

FASTDIESEL · 03-21-2015, 10:07 AM

We bought a '10 L99 (Mr Freeze) last Sept., that had been a DD. We got it cheep, due to the miles. We looked at many with 40K-60K miles, and this one was just as tight, @ thousands of $ less. It had 98K miles on it, with only factory scheduled maintenance..... NO repairs, and I mean NONE (original battery and shocks).

I had the common, oil pan leak fixed under Powertrain Warranty, and I replaced both front hubs (left one was making noise). 4K on this oil change and the oil level is still in the middle of the crosshatch. Gets 18MPG in town, 24 on the road. GREAT CAR!

Now at 103K and has no rattles, bumps or squeaks.

Get one, and turn some heads!

03-21-2015, 08:46 AM	#1
Mr. McGuire Drives: Camaro Z28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Farmville, Pa Posts: 18	Using a 5th Gen Camaro SS as a every day car. In a few months I will be looking to pick up a used 5th as a daily driver. I wanted a 5th gen since I graduated high school in 2009, my heart is set on a SS model. I currently drive a 1991 Camaro Z28 (3rd gen) daily and its getting kinda boring, needs to be fixed up, and I need something newer, more reliable that is in one piece. So for all the SS owners that use theirs on a daily basis I wanted some input on a few things: How reliable has the SS been for you when using it everyday? How much do you like using it everyday? Is is enjoyable or would you rather use something else for a daily car given the chance? Anything I should know and be aware of when using a 5th gen Camaro on a daily basis. I'm use to crappy mpg already from my Z28 but I feel its worth it owning one of these cars. Thanks for help guys and gals looking forward to being a 5th gen SS owner very soon!!!

03-21-2015, 09:10 AM	#6
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I use my 2011 SS as my daily driver. No issues or regrets. __________________

03-21-2015, 09:24 AM	#7
IOMCamaroSS #PrimeCamaros Drives: IOM '10 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 474	I use mine daily except in winter.. if that counts. lol Enjoyable? Yes. Realiabilty shouldn't be a problem. Just do your homework and get the history of the car if you're getting a used one. I get about 19 mpg with the automatic. I could probably get more if I tried but mpg is the last thing on my mind while driving it honestly. If you have the means to buy one, go for it. You won't regret it. __________________ instagram: @IOMsupersport // @PrimeCamaros

03-21-2015, 09:29 AM	#8
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	My 2010 SS is a daily driver and I just hit 69K miles. No issues other than normal wear items such as tires and brakes. A coworker also has a 2010 SS and he is at 110K miles with no issues. Since you'll be buying used, have the car inspected by someone who knows Camaro's and spend the little bit of extra cash to have ALL the fluids replaced. Also, since you're in PA, invest in a separate wheel and tire set for winter. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

03-21-2015, 09:30 AM	#9
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	I drive mine year round nothing better to get back and forth. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

03-21-2015, 08:51 AM	#2
ConqSoft Drives: 2015 Mustang GT Premium Convertible Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 68 View My Garage	Mine is my daily driver. 15k miles since last May. I commute about 50 miles a day round trip, plus lots of other trips and errands. No issues as of yet. Love driving it.

03-21-2015, 09:02 AM	#3
CSoupSS Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 28	My 2013 Camaro SS is my daily driver. I drive 30 miles there and back to work and other errands during the week and weekend with the kids. Got 30k miles since buying it in September of 2013. No issues at all. I love driving this car.

03-21-2015, 09:04 AM	#4
enrayged Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 56 View My Garage	Mine was a daily driver till yesterday morning. I loved driving everywhere. Never a problem that didn't have an external cause

03-21-2015, 09:07 AM	#5
Mr. McGuire Drives: Camaro Z28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Farmville, Pa Posts: 18	Awesome! I drive 5 miles round trip to work everyday. So thats 30 a week that shouldn't be and issue. Right now I use 1/4 tank a week for work in my 91 Z28 (a whooping 6.5 miles mpg overall). How do you guys do on gas, say just normal driving, NOT Steve McQueen driving.

03-21-2015, 09:40 AM	#10
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	5 years, 70,000 no problems. 19 mpg average, 27 hwy. LOOOOOOVE this car. __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

03-21-2015, 09:48 AM	#11
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	If you can afford it.....and seeing as how you don't mind getting super great gas mileage....GO FOR IT....you will not be disappointed. the Smiles per Mile is 0FF THE HOOK! __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 03-21-2015 at 10:47 AM.

03-21-2015, 09:52 AM	#12
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	Been DD'ing mine since Thanksgiving 2012 and absolutely love it.

03-21-2015, 09:55 AM	#13
Rakito Thunderfury Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS M6 1/205 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 93 View My Garage	I just went from a 2011 LS to a 2013 SS in Feb. After a month of driving in all sorts of weather it will definitely get you places better than a 4th Gen w/ all the electronic goodies like Stabilitrak and Trac Control (though in powdery snow I turn them off to be able to move instead of having limited speed). I avg about 20 MPG with back-road driving to work and some highway, my CAI helped increase my MPG. I would definitely say go for it and like others say if you're looking used definitely make sure it gets checked out first and definitely check tire tread. __________________ Current Car: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 1 of 205!!! CAI Intake, GM Perf Exhaust, RX Catch Can "Thunderfury" Old Car: "Blu Bee" 2011 Camaro LS Imperial Blue HURST Short-Throw M6 --You will be missed good buddy--

03-21-2015, 10:07 AM	#14
FASTDIESEL Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SLP Cosmetics Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 382 View My Garage	We bought a '10 L99 (Mr Freeze) last Sept., that had been a DD. We got it cheep, due to the miles. We looked at many with 40K-60K miles, and this one was just as tight, @ thousands of $ less. It had 98K miles on it, with only factory scheduled maintenance..... NO repairs, and I mean NONE (original battery and shocks). I had the common, oil pan leak fixed under Powertrain Warranty, and I replaced both front hubs (left one was making noise). 4K on this oil change and the oil level is still in the middle of the crosshatch. Gets 18MPG in town, 24 on the road. GREAT CAR! Now at 103K and has no rattles, bumps or squeaks. Get one, and turn some heads! __________________ 13.244 @ 104.91 100% stock (#17). Now - Mike Norris catch can. 245/50/19 Firestone Wingfoot A/S on LT2 black powder coated rims (square). 1 7/8" Speed-Engineering LTH, off road pipes, tune. Now 12.93 @ 109.13.