Do Callaway Camaros hold their value etter then the average SS?

[1Willy1]

Found a nice Callaway on ebay and made a serious offer on it.

I cant find much info on Calloways here on the forums, im assuming they are quite rare?

It has the SC572 package which includes a 2.9 Maggie, short shifter, badging interior/exterior, embroidered headrests/floormats and carbon fiber engine covers.

Car comes with the calloway documentation and paperwork.

Any info on these cars would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Matt8892(2)]

I know at the time of them being made new, I always thought they were much over priced as well as Hennessy stuff. Like I felt like I could spend far less than those packages cost and get the same stuff.

But I imagine they’ll be upriced a bit from a regular ss or even a modded ss with similar mods. I’m sure someone who knows more specifics will chime in. If the car was even remotely close to approaching 30k however, I don’t think you could justify getting that car over something like a zl1

[1Willy1]

yep I think your paying for the peace of mind knowing a reputable shop did the install and tuning, but I agree

Here a 2012-2013 zl1 is going for $10-$12k more then what I can get the callaway for , so it seems like a solid purchase

[Matt8892(2)]

I mean yea a reputable shop did the work. But either way, ifbits that big of a pr Ex difference may be worth it. Generally modified cars are driven hard, but not always. Drive it and look over it really really well. And go from there

[pyroguy]

Not saying they didn't/don't, but I didn't know there was a 2.9L maggie. I thought they only made 2.3L ones when Callaway was putting them on our cars. They're up to 2.65L now I think. Whipple makes a 2.9L blower.

Anyway, back to your original question, I think it would have a premium, but I don't think I'd pay double what a standard SS runs for now a days.

[lbls1]

Percentage wise, they may not do much better since there were a handful of specialty Camaros, and the Calloway wasn't a "one of" or an only year edition.

They were nice, pricey upgrades when new though. If you like it then you may be able to score a bargain on one.

[Snoman]

Originally Posted by 1Willy1

Found a nice Callaway on ebay and made a serious offer on it.

I cant find much info on Calloways here on the forums, im assuming they are quite rare?

It has the SC572 package which includes a 2.9 Maggie, short shifter, badging interior/exterior, embroidered headrests/floormats and carbon fiber engine covers.

Car comes with the calloway documentation and paperwork.

Any info on these cars would be much appreciated.

Thanks

None. Car isn't coming with a warranty, it's worth whatever the base model is from black book (NADA -5%) for the year in question + $6,000.



...took a quick google search....this one?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Chevro...0AAOSwxblbQ~A7


Yes, worth what they're asking.

[1Willy1]

Originally Posted by pyroguy

Not saying they didn't/don't, but I didn't know there was a 2.9L maggie. I thought they only made 2.3L ones when Callaway was putting them on our cars. They're up to 2.65L now I think. Whipple makes a 2.9L blower.

Anyway, back to your original question, I think it would have a premium, but I don't think I'd pay double what a standard SS runs for now a days.

I wouldn't pay double either , but I do think it does bring "some value" to the table

And you are right, its a 2.3 not a 2.9 sorry about that

[1Willy1]

Originally Posted by Snoman

None. Car isn't coming with a warranty, it's worth whatever the base model is from black book (NADA -5%) for the year in question + $6,000.



...took a quick google search....this one?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Chevro...0AAOSwxblbQ~A7


Yes, worth what they're asking.

Well im getting mine for less then what the yellow one is posted for but here is some other ones posted for a much higher price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-2SS-...dbDs5a&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-SS-C...tbJE8i&vxp=mtr

That dealer is dreaming if he thinks hes going to get anywhere near those prices but you cant base your position on one camaro on ebay.

I would bet it has some issue , either resprayed or previous damage of some sort.

EDIT- I checked the Carfax and it does have a documented accident history noted

[Snoman]

The yellow one has an owner disclosed door ding supposedly.



They sure as shit ain't worth $50k+, not even $25k. Jesus couldn't convince me to purchase a Callaway above base market price.


You can buy a used 2SS or Z/28, drive it to a reputable engine builder/tuner, write a check for $15k and have a far better built vehicle with a warranty with change left over.

[1Willy1]

Originally Posted by Snoman

The yellow one has an owner disclosed door ding supposedly.



They sure as shit ain't worth $50k+, not even $25k. Jesus couldn't convince me to purchase a Callaway above base market price.


You can buy a used 2SS or Z/28, drive it to a reputable engine builder/tuner, write a check for $15k and have a far better built vehicle with a warranty with change left over.

yea hes dreaming forsure, its almost insulting actually

[1Willy1]

Originally Posted by Snoman

The yellow one has an owner disclosed door ding supposedly.



They sure as shit ain't worth $50k+, not even $25k. Jesus couldn't convince me to purchase a Callaway above base market price.


You can buy a used 2SS or Z/28, drive it to a reputable engine builder/tuner, write a check for $15k and have a far better built vehicle with a warranty with change left over.

How much did you pay for your 13 base model ?

[Snoman]

Originally Posted by 1Willy1

How much did you pay for your 13 base model ?

I have a 13 Dusk, purchased new and paid far less than invoice for what a standard 2SS/RS would have gone for at the time. You can pick up a clean low mileage '13 2SS/RS today for about $22k USD. FBO's in the $24k range and reputable built blower/SC/FI's in the $28k range.

[1Willy1]

Originally Posted by Snoman

I have a 13 Dusk, purchased new and paid far less than invoice for what a standard 2SS/RS would have gone for at the time. You can pick up a clean low mileage '13 2SS/RS today for about $22k USD. FBO's in the $24k range and reputable built blower/SC/FI's in the $28k range.

Do you think buying a brand new base model was a good purchase?