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PalmerGA · 07-08-2014, 05:11 PM

Of the ones on that listing, this ones seems like a good deal to me. I think you could get them down a couple grand more actually (say, $32,000). The funny part is their use of the word "Rare". Chevy made (and are still making) a lot of 1LEs - nothing rare about them (apologies to 1LE owners). Also... every Gen5 Camaro sold since 2010, manual or automatic, has been a six-speed.
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2012-1822 · 07-08-2014, 05:14 PM

If you are emotionally attached to the car then find someone you trust to maintain it.

If not, I'd sell it. Eat any loss now. Save up while you're overseas so when you come back you can buy another one. If you are in love with the 5th gens there will be low mileage, garage kept examples for quite some time. Then again you might fall in love with the 6th gen and buy that when you come back.

PatS · 07-08-2014, 08:50 PM

Well, I will do you a favor. You can drop it off with me here in Colorado, I will take good care of it. I won't put more than 50,000 - 60,000 miles on it in 5 years. I will make sure that it is driven like it is supposed to be. Of course, you will still make insurance and car payments on it. I promise to drive it at over 100 mph whenever I can. Just kidding...sell it, take the loss. The only thing you can do. Just remember to not order the Gaegogi over there. My sister went over as her hardship tour in the Army. She did enjoy it. My dad was stationed in Germany during the late 70s-early 80s. Enjoy it while you are there. Make sure you travel. And if you do take a tour, do not look for the nearest McDonalds, find a local restaurant, the food is so much better. Anyway, good luck on your world traveling. Just enjoy it. And thanks for your service.

MBS · 07-08-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Patten

Just got orders to Korea for a year and my follow on assignment to Germany. I can not take my car to Korea, and we are only allowed to ship one vehicle to Germany (4 years). The one vehicle will be our Flex for my family. I am paying on my Camaro and owe just under $30,000 but I have 0% financing. The car just passed 10,000 miles yesterday.

So do hold on to the Camaro or do I sell it before I leave? What are the potential pitfalls of storing a Camaro for 5 years? Thanks!

Thanks for your service !!! If I were you I would sell it , Sitting for 5 years is not good unless you cn have someone drive it at least once a year , seals will harden , tires wil be shot , animals could sneak in and eat it up, you will have to pay for storage , etc , save up and get the 6th gen when you get back

bdrobLS3 · 07-09-2014, 12:37 AM

might I suggest a third option I am here in Germany and I must say if you eat the shipping cost here to Germany you will get it back selling to a European. I've had offers on mine and I am not trying to sell nor advertise it as such. not to mention how much fun they are to drive around up here the down side is you only get 400 Liters of rations so spirited driving means by mid month you pay economy prices for fuel...its up to you but I would not store my Camaro for 5 years if I were you

TommyTheCat · 07-09-2014, 12:46 AM

The family can walk, ship the Camaro sell the Ford

TommyTheCat · 07-09-2014, 12:47 AM

Whatever you do don't store it, I have a Bimmer that sat for 4 years and it's gone through hell doing nothing.

Todd in Vancouver · 07-09-2014, 01:29 AM

Sell the family truckster here and take the Camaro. It'll be a blast to drive it there and get a little diesel econo box in Europe for the family to use and for cheap driving. At worst check out what the sale price for your Camaro is over there and you might be able to make a few bucks and get a nice ZL when you come back.

Thanks for all you guys do for all of us out there so we can do what we want to do.

Patten · 07-09-2014, 01:57 AM

Thanks for all of the input guys. I did some google searching and it looks like storing it is out of the question unless I have it professionally prepped and stored. https://www.adkos.com/ Would be a nice option but the military will not pay for it if I ship a vehicle overseas.

Looked up prices in Germany and it looks like they are priced anywhere between 29,000-39,000 Euro. So between $39,482-$53,096 USD. Very tempting... http://www.ooyyo.de/used-chevrolet-c...DA31D6617F385/ Does anyone have experience selling a US spec vehicle in Germany?

Patten · 07-09-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

One thing I have learned about selling cars I own is that anyone might be 100% correct that a car you're selling privately is "worth" X amount of dollars. Perfectly accurate to say and know it's worth that much.

The problem is how much can you get a buyer to buy it for. I've bought used cars for less than they are worth. Seller didn't want it to go down that way. You need a 'motivated buyer' to agree with your 100% accurate and correct determination of value. Sometimes it happens.

Very true... It's only worth what someone will pay.

Patten · 07-09-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bdrobLS3

might I suggest a third option I am here in Germany and I must say if you eat the shipping cost here to Germany you will get it back selling to a European. I've had offers on mine and I am not trying to sell nor advertise it as such. not to mention how much fun they are to drive around up here the down side is you only get 400 Liters of rations so spirited driving means by mid month you pay economy prices for fuel...its up to you but I would not store my Camaro for 5 years if I were you

After some very short research, looks like storing it for 5 years is out of the question.

What were they offering on your car? Is it a PITA to sell it? Taxes ect?

thkfast · 07-09-2014, 03:51 AM

Yeah, the best option is to sell it now. If the dealership you bought it from is close by, you might see if they'd buy it back from you (without bending you over too bad) considering your military obligations.

And thank you for your service.

KidKilowatt · 07-09-2014, 04:25 AM

If you have a carmax near you, see what they will offer you. You never know.

wakespeak · 07-09-2014, 10:30 AM

You need to sell it. You are under water, so you will have to come up with some cash or get an unsecured loan (maybe credit line at bank or credit card) to cover the difference.

Drive it to CarMax and get it priced. Selling it yourself is best as you would get "retail". You might get lucky with craigslist, camaro5. You could hold out and store it while it is for sale if you can get someone to show the car.

Lastly some car lots work on consignment, meaning they don't buy your car, they just take a commission when it is sold. This would solve the storage problem while waiting to get sold.

07-08-2014, 05:11 PM	#15
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Of the ones on that listing, this ones seems like a good deal to me. I think you could get them down a couple grand more actually (say, $32,000). The funny part is their use of the word "Rare". Chevy made (and are still making) a lot of 1LEs - nothing rare about them (apologies to 1LE owners). Also... every Gen5 Camaro sold since 2010, manual or automatic, has been a six-speed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Used 2013 Chevrolet CamaroSS Coupe </DIV> $33,999 Reduced! 13,921 miles Black VERY RARE 1LE RACING PACKAGE!!N~A~V~I~G~A~T~I~O~N!! ONE OWNER!! CARFAX CERTIFIED!! STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY!! 2SS PACKAGE! RARE 6-SPEED __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-08-2014, 05:14 PM	#16
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	If you are emotionally attached to the car then find someone you trust to maintain it. If not, I'd sell it. Eat any loss now. Save up while you're overseas so when you come back you can buy another one. If you are in love with the 5th gens there will be low mileage, garage kept examples for quite some time. Then again you might fall in love with the 6th gen and buy that when you come back. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-09-2014, 01:29 AM	#22
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Sell the family truckster here and take the Camaro. It'll be a blast to drive it there and get a little diesel econo box in Europe for the family to use and for cheap driving. At worst check out what the sale price for your Camaro is over there and you might be able to make a few bucks and get a nice ZL when you come back. Thanks for all you guys do for all of us out there so we can do what we want to do. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

07-09-2014, 01:57 AM	#23
Patten Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 41	Thanks for all of the input guys. I did some google searching and it looks like storing it is out of the question unless I have it professionally prepped and stored. https://www.adkos.com/ Would be a nice option but the military will not pay for it if I ship a vehicle overseas. Looked up prices in Germany and it looks like they are priced anywhere between 29,000-39,000 Euro. So between $39,482-$53,096 USD. Very tempting... http://www.ooyyo.de/used-chevrolet-c...DA31D6617F385/ Does anyone have experience selling a US spec vehicle in Germany? __________________ 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, Inferno Orange. Mods: Billy Boat Full 3" exhaust, Billy Boat 1 3/4 Long Tube Headers, Cold Air Inductions Pipeline CAI, Vmax Throttle Body, Tune by JRE Last edited by Patten; 07-09-2014 at 02:04 AM. Reason: Added link

07-09-2014, 03:51 AM	#26
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Yeah, the best option is to sell it now. If the dealership you bought it from is close by, you might see if they'd buy it back from you (without bending you over too bad) considering your military obligations. And thank you for your service. __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

07-08-2014, 08:50 PM	#17
PatS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pueblo Posts: 167 View My Garage	Well, I will do you a favor. You can drop it off with me here in Colorado, I will take good care of it. I won't put more than 50,000 - 60,000 miles on it in 5 years. I will make sure that it is driven like it is supposed to be. Of course, you will still make insurance and car payments on it. I promise to drive it at over 100 mph whenever I can. Just kidding...sell it, take the loss. The only thing you can do. Just remember to not order the Gaegogi over there. My sister went over as her hardship tour in the Army. She did enjoy it. My dad was stationed in Germany during the late 70s-early 80s. Enjoy it while you are there. Make sure you travel. And if you do take a tour, do not look for the nearest McDonalds, find a local restaurant, the food is so much better. Anyway, good luck on your world traveling. Just enjoy it. And thanks for your service.

07-09-2014, 12:37 AM	#19
bdrobLS3 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SSRS Manual Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grafenwöhr Germany Posts: 87 View My Garage	might I suggest a third option I am here in Germany and I must say if you eat the shipping cost here to Germany you will get it back selling to a European. I've had offers on mine and I am not trying to sell nor advertise it as such. not to mention how much fun they are to drive around up here the down side is you only get 400 Liters of rations so spirited driving means by mid month you pay economy prices for fuel...its up to you but I would not store my Camaro for 5 years if I were you

07-09-2014, 12:46 AM	#20
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	The family can walk, ship the Camaro sell the Ford

07-09-2014, 12:47 AM	#21
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Whatever you do don't store it, I have a Bimmer that sat for 4 years and it's gone through hell doing nothing.

07-09-2014, 04:25 AM	#27
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	If you have a carmax near you, see what they will offer you. You never know. __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

07-09-2014, 10:30 AM	#28
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	You need to sell it. You are under water, so you will have to come up with some cash or get an unsecured loan (maybe credit line at bank or credit card) to cover the difference. Drive it to CarMax and get it priced. Selling it yourself is best as you would get "retail". You might get lucky with craigslist, camaro5. You could hold out and store it while it is for sale if you can get someone to show the car. Lastly some car lots work on consignment, meaning they don't buy your car, they just take a commission when it is sold. This would solve the storage problem while waiting to get sold. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]