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galvanizedcity · 05-31-2016, 08:09 PM

what are some things to look out for when buying a single owner camaro from dealership vs private owner?

Cammie 2011 · 05-31-2016, 09:03 PM

I would want a car fax. Maybe take it to a trusted mechanic to look it over, check compression, fluids, etc. Check body panel fitment, paint, weird engine noise. That's what I would look for. Hope this helps.

LT1Zob · 05-31-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cammie 2011

I would want a car fax. Maybe take it to a trusted mechanic to look it over, check compression, fluids, etc. Check body panel fitment, paint, weird engine noise. That's what I would look for. Hope this helps.

^ This plus look at all the jambs, trunk, hood, doors and fuel door. Any visible blowback from a spray gun? If nothing visible, run your fingers down the edges of the jambs. Should be free of any rough lines, indicating tape marks during a repaint process.

1leNPP · 06-01-2016, 07:54 AM

If you live were they do smog check like in Calif. . Make darn sure you get the stock air box and all the stuff that go with the air box. The Cats and Exhaust manifold . If they have put long tube headers on the car you may need to replaces the hold exhaust . If it was me I look for a car as close to stock as you can get .

Ragnar · 06-01-2016, 10:39 AM

Check the ID tag in the trunk under the carpet to confirm the 1LE option, for this car, go to the middle, next to the bottom line for 1LE. And

to the forum!

markgws6 · 06-01-2016, 10:59 AM

All of the typical used car advice applies, especially Ragnar's. I'd also look inside the wheel wells and maybe inside the wheels. If there are lots of rubber "chunks" the car has seen serious track time recently. :-) Not a bad thing but something to be aware of. Look to make sure it has the original wheels. They are very good wheels and are not cheap to replace unless you get a deal from someone on this forum. Look at tire wear, as our tires are also not cheap and are sometimes not available at installers.

Bauer2 · 06-01-2016, 08:26 PM

One thing else I would check is the rims verify they are actually GM rims and not knock offs. Look for Camaro engraved into each rim.

galvanizedcity · 06-03-2016, 05:59 AM

Thank you for all the responses everyone i will definitely check all that you have said

05-31-2016, 08:09 PM	#1
galvanizedcity Drives: 1989 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2016 Location: North East Posts: 2	Things to look for when buying a 2013 1LE? what are some things to look out for when buying a single owner camaro from dealership vs private owner?

05-31-2016, 09:03 PM	#2
Cammie 2011 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss 1LE and 2013 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 551	I would want a car fax. Maybe take it to a trusted mechanic to look it over, check compression, fluids, etc. Check body panel fitment, paint, weird engine noise. That's what I would look for. Hope this helps. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1LE 2014 Camaro 1LE

06-01-2016, 10:39 AM	#5
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Check the ID tag in the trunk under the carpet to confirm the 1LE option, for this car, go to the middle, next to the bottom line for 1LE. And to the forum! Attached Images __________________

06-01-2016, 10:59 AM	#6
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	All of the typical used car advice applies, especially Ragnar's. I'd also look inside the wheel wells and maybe inside the wheels. If there are lots of rubber "chunks" the car has seen serious track time recently. :-) Not a bad thing but something to be aware of. Look to make sure it has the original wheels. They are very good wheels and are not cheap to replace unless you get a deal from someone on this forum. Look at tire wear, as our tires are also not cheap and are sometimes not available at installers. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

06-01-2016, 07:54 AM	#4
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	If you live were they do smog check like in Calif. . Make darn sure you get the stock air box and all the stuff that go with the air box. The Cats and Exhaust manifold . If they have put long tube headers on the car you may need to replaces the hold exhaust . If it was me I look for a car as close to stock as you can get .

06-01-2016, 08:26 PM	#7
Bauer2 Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE and 2009 R1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 320 View My Garage	One thing else I would check is the rims verify they are actually GM rims and not knock offs. Look for Camaro engraved into each rim.

06-03-2016, 05:59 AM	#8
galvanizedcity Drives: 1989 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2016 Location: North East Posts: 2	Thank you for all the responses everyone i will definitely check all that you have said