Seriously considering trading in for a manual...... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Raptor626 · 10-19-2011, 02:33 PM

Here are the facts: I currently own (paid in full) a 2011 1SS L99. The car only has 1600mi on it. I know how to drive stick (only reason I got the auto was because the car was originally supposed to be my DD). However, things have changed and now I'm seriously yearning for a manual.

The only factor in my decision is trade in value. If I could do a trade and not lose any money, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, this is the real world and I'm probably gonna take a nice hit, and the longer I wait, the bigger the hit.

So how much do you think I'd lose on this? Btw, I'd be going to another 1SS, not the 2.

EricSS · 10-19-2011, 02:37 PM

What did you pay?

Raptor626 · 10-19-2011, 02:38 PM

I paid about 35k.

EricSS · 10-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Private party it for 30 and i bet you only lose 3

*GTAHVIT* · 10-19-2011, 02:41 PM

Have you thought about sending a PM to one of the dealers here to see what they'd give you on trade.

But I agree, with the low miles you have... and the value the camaro gets used... You should be sitting pretty good. I'd say less than a 5k loss...

1BADLS3 · 10-19-2011, 02:42 PM

I'd say between 3-5k.

Do you feel it's really worth it?

MY2012RS · 10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

sell it privately for sure...you will take a bath at the dealership..wish i hadn't bought my 1LT last month I would have taken your car for 30k in a heartbeat..1600 miles is super low

Raptor626 · 10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Have you thought about sending a PM to one of the dealers here to see what they'd give you on trade.

But I agree, with the low miles you have... and the value the camaro gets used... You should be sitting pretty good. I'd say less than a 5k loss...

Good point on the dealers here. But how would that work?

Yea, I'm still thinking whether I'm 100% sure or not.

ffrcobra_65 · 10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

I bet you can easily find a similar year used 1SS with likely more miles than yours in a manual that won't take more than $2k-$3k out of your pocket to do a trade...maybe even less! Remember, your auto 1SS cost more than a manual, yours is very low mile car and likely still in brand new shape, and the auto which cost more. The auto would be an easier sell for the dealer.

bmbbl be · 10-19-2011, 02:46 PM

for the money you will lose,,,i would invest in your car and end with a faster car than a new ls3

Raptor626 · 10-19-2011, 02:46 PM

Yea, aside from a few rock chips, the car is pretty clean.

*GTAHVIT* · 10-19-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor626

Good point on the dealers here. But how would that work?

Yea, I'm still thinking whether I'm 100% sure or not.

you can order a new car from any dealer and they can drop ship it to the dealer of your choice.

I know Becky@rodgerscevrolet (MI) worked a sweet deal for PQ on a used C6 Vette and they traded in a lexus from AL...

I think the used LS3 is a decent option also... You could very easily break even if you went used for used. Dealers could can search the entire country for used 1SS LS3's

RJT RS · 10-19-2011, 03:01 PM

I can only offer advice about the $$ side of it. In Texas the sales tax is ~6%. It's also only paid on the Difference of the selling price minus the trade-in value. using the numbers of what you paid before 35,000 is $2100 tax, IF you got 30k trade & bought at the same price you'd save $1800 more in taxes since you would only pay tax on $5K ($300). Just something to keep in mind.

Raptor626 · 10-19-2011, 03:36 PM

How much do you think a dealer would give me for it?

10-19-2011, 02:33 PM	#1
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Seriously considering trading in for a manual...... Here are the facts: I currently own (paid in full) a 2011 1SS L99. The car only has 1600mi on it. I know how to drive stick (only reason I got the auto was because the car was originally supposed to be my DD). However, things have changed and now I'm seriously yearning for a manual. The only factor in my decision is trade in value. If I could do a trade and not lose any money, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, this is the real world and I'm probably gonna take a nice hit, and the longer I wait, the bigger the hit. So how much do you think I'd lose on this? Btw, I'd be going to another 1SS, not the 2.

10-19-2011, 02:37 PM	#2
EricSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 159	What did you pay? __________________ __________________________ 2010 2SS LS3 M6 Inferno Orange Metallic / Black

10-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#4
EricSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 159	Private party it for 30 and i bet you only lose 3 __________________ __________________________ 2010 2SS LS3 M6 Inferno Orange Metallic / Black

10-19-2011, 02:41 PM	#5
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Have you thought about sending a PM to one of the dealers here to see what they'd give you on trade. But I agree, with the low miles you have... and the value the camaro gets used... You should be sitting pretty good. I'd say less than a 5k loss... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

10-19-2011, 02:44 PM	#7
MY2012RS Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 322	sell it privately for sure...you will take a bath at the dealership..wish i hadn't bought my 1LT last month I would have taken your car for 30k in a heartbeat..1600 miles is super low __________________

10-19-2011, 02:38 PM	#3
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	I paid about 35k.

10-19-2011, 02:42 PM	#6
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	I'd say between 3-5k. Do you feel it's really worth it?

10-19-2011, 02:44 PM	#9
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I bet you can easily find a similar year used 1SS with likely more miles than yours in a manual that won't take more than $2k-$3k out of your pocket to do a trade...maybe even less! Remember, your auto 1SS cost more than a manual, yours is very low mile car and likely still in brand new shape, and the auto which cost more. The auto would be an easier sell for the dealer.

10-19-2011, 02:46 PM	#10
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	for the money you will lose,,,i would invest in your car and end with a faster car than a new ls3

10-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#13
RJT RS Drives: 11 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 75	I can only offer advice about the $$ side of it. In Texas the sales tax is ~6%. It's also only paid on the Difference of the selling price minus the trade-in value. using the numbers of what you paid before 35,000 is $2100 tax, IF you got 30k trade & bought at the same price you'd save $1800 more in taxes since you would only pay tax on $5K ($300). Just something to keep in mind.

10-19-2011, 03:36 PM	#14
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	How much do you think a dealer would give me for it?

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