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skongolf · 03-09-2016, 09:30 AM

I am looking at a 2011 2SS convertible Automatic with about 54K miles and had a few questions. First off any bad experiences or things to be aware of with this year? It seems to be in great shape and drives good. Price, they are asking around $21K but with taxes and everything it goes up to around $24K. It seems like a good price as I have not found anything else in my area even close to that for a convertible. The color is triple black which I like so that is a bonus. Anyway, just looking for thoughts and what to be aware of. Thanks in advance.

cadyshac · 03-09-2016, 04:27 PM

I don't have a 'vert but there were lots of issues with the tops on the early ones. If you go to the convertible section you can find lots of info. I am sure others will chime in here, buyer beware and good luck to you.

Angrybird 12 · 03-09-2016, 04:50 PM

Try to avoid the 11's and early 12's. They are the ones with most of the issues. Ones built mid year 12 on have very few issues. Mine is a early build 12 and i had the top and frame replaced after the new design was released and its been virtually trouble free since.

hworth18 · 04-28-2016, 09:07 PM

As noted above, the only real issue with the 11's is the convertible top. I had my top replaced at around 35k miles and haven't had any other problems. If you decide to buy it, see if you can get a warranty on the top.

You can also check with a Chevy dealer to see if the top replacement has been done or not.

Moreair1 · 04-28-2016, 11:01 PM

I have a 2011 and I have been fortunate and haven't had any issues, but this was the first year for the vert, and as much as any manufacturer says that it isn't true anymore you are always taking a Risk buying a new model for the first couple years, but on that note I have loved having my car and wouldn't trade it for a newer model,(I just prefer the older style of lights vs the newer ones) so the biggest thing is, is it worth the risk, and if not I would look at a newer model

hacopeo · 05-26-2016, 08:52 AM

You can also check with a Chevy dealer to see if the top replacement has been done or not.

xnuyokr · 05-26-2016, 11:06 AM

This threads 2 1/2 months old. OP hasn't checked in since the first post.

03-09-2016, 09:30 AM	#1
skongolf Drives: 2011 2SS RS Black Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 126	Buying 2011 SS Convertible? I am looking at a 2011 2SS convertible Automatic with about 54K miles and had a few questions. First off any bad experiences or things to be aware of with this year? It seems to be in great shape and drives good. Price, they are asking around $21K but with taxes and everything it goes up to around $24K. It seems like a good price as I have not found anything else in my area even close to that for a convertible. The color is triple black which I like so that is a bonus. Anyway, just looking for thoughts and what to be aware of. Thanks in advance.

03-09-2016, 04:50 PM	#3
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Try to avoid the 11's and early 12's. They are the ones with most of the issues. Ones built mid year 12 on have very few issues. Mine is a early build 12 and i had the top and frame replaced after the new design was released and its been virtually trouble free since. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

04-28-2016, 09:07 PM	#4
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	As noted above, the only real issue with the 11's is the convertible top. I had my top replaced at around 35k miles and haven't had any other problems. If you decide to buy it, see if you can get a warranty on the top. You can also check with a Chevy dealer to see if the top replacement has been done or not. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

04-28-2016, 11:01 PM	#5
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I have a 2011 and I have been fortunate and haven't had any issues, but this was the first year for the vert, and as much as any manufacturer says that it isn't true anymore you are always taking a Risk buying a new model for the first couple years, but on that note I have loved having my car and wouldn't trade it for a newer model,(I just prefer the older style of lights vs the newer ones) so the biggest thing is, is it worth the risk, and if not I would look at a newer model __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

05-26-2016, 11:06 AM	#7
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	This threads 2 1/2 months old. OP hasn't checked in since the first post. __________________

03-09-2016, 04:27 PM	#2
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	I don't have a 'vert but there were lots of issues with the tops on the early ones. If you go to the convertible section you can find lots of info. I am sure others will chime in here, buyer beware and good luck to you.

05-26-2016, 08:52 AM	#6
hacopeo Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: CA Posts: 2	You can also check with a Chevy dealer to see if the top replacement has been done or not.