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Welker2 · 03-03-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by XRubics

I would love to get a '13. But so far the only '13 I have foumd for Convertables.. and I hate convertables lol. Most of the '11s ive looked at have been in prettu good condition. Good milage, no accidents, ect. I was just concerned about when it get 10 years of older, it is an American car.

But thanks for the advice on the '13s. Ill try my best to find a good '12 or '13.

Why the negative opinion of American cars. I've had a few vehicles, all Chevys, that have gone beyond the 10 year mark. Had an '82 Corvette that was still running and looking great when I sold it in 1998 with 150K on the OD. Had an '87 Callaway Twin-Turbo Corvette I sold in near perfect condition in 2005 with over 60K. When I sold a '92 Camaro in 2007 it had over 200k on it and still ran and looked great. Gave the 2005 Monte Carlo SS we bought new to my daughter a few years ago that had over 100K on it the time and it is still running strong and looking great today with almost 200K. Additionally, none of these vehicles had any significant issues out side normal wear and tear while I owned them. In my experience, as long as the vehicle is taken care of and not beaten, I've found American cars to last longer and be lower maintenance then many of the 'imports' other family members and friends have owned over the years.

XRubics · 03-03-2017, 09:39 AM

It wasnt a negative opinion on American cars, more of a joke that they arent as good as over seas. I love American cars, more than Euro and Japanese, dont get me wrong. Maybe I should have made the joke more clear lol.

Welker2 · 03-03-2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by XRubics

It wasnt a negative opinion on American cars, more of a joke that they arent as good as over seas. I love American cars, more than Euro and Japanese, dont get me wrong. Maybe I should have made the joke more clear lol.

It's all good, guess I shouldn't have (over) reacted the way I did

UBB · 03-03-2017, 11:32 AM

low mileage cars can be found. I picked up my 2014 with 3k miles on it less than a yr ago. It still smelled new

rjinotti · 03-03-2017, 11:37 AM

I bought a low mileage 2011 SS (wanted the synergy green) so I had to go with the 11, but coming up on my first year anniversary not one problem, car is like a rock and is my daily driver..

Dmpsix · 03-03-2017, 11:50 AM

These LS engines were built to last. I'd try and jump on a nice 11-12 with less than 25k miles and under $22k.

They're out there. There's a 2011 fully loaded SS with less than 15k miles in my area for sale going for $21k.

So you just have to be patient and shop.

Trust us, there were over 500,000 of these cars made since 09. You'll find the perfect one for you at the perfect price, you just have to be patient

JerTM · 03-03-2017, 12:01 PM

Mileage comes more into play than age of vehicle, unless it's stored underwater or on the beach. I bought my 11 just over a year ago. I love it, but I wished I had known about the suspension updates made in later years, I would have searched for a 13 1LE. It has the correct tail lights (don't lynch me, it was a joke) and better suspension.

XRubics · 03-03-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmpsix

These LS engines were built to last. I'd try and jump on a nice 11-12 with less than 25k miles and under $22k.

They're out there. There's a 2011 fully loaded SS with less than 15k miles in my area for sale going for $21k.

So you just have to be patient and shop.

Trust us, there were over 500,000 of these cars made

since 09. You'll find the perfect one for you at the perfect price, you just have to be patient

I'm in Canada so i gotta do a bit of converting here. 15k miles is roughly 25k kms, and $21k is roughly $28k i believe? Which is pretty spot on to most of the Camaros i have found.

The average '11 Camaro near me is about $25,000 CAD, with arounf 30k to 40k kms.

With all your guys' help assuring me itll be fine then I will pull the trigger. As long as the car is good and i can afford payments lol.

blakjak55 · 03-03-2017, 01:49 PM

2011 isn't old. Old is 15+ years with today's technology and manufacturing processes.

Biggest thing you should worry about is being able to maintain it properly. Premium fuel isn't bad on cost versus regular but the brakes, oil (eight quarts of syn), and tires are a bit more expensive on these than other makes and models. Solid car and will last a long time if you take care of it.

qcman · 03-03-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XRubics

I'm in Canada so i gotta do a bit of converting here. 15k miles is roughly 25k kms, and $21k is roughly $28k i believe? Which is pretty spot on to most of the Camaros i have found.

The average '11 Camaro near me is about $25,000 CAD, with arounf 30k to 40k kms.

With all your guys' help assuring me itll be fine then I will pull the trigger. As long as the car is good and i can afford payments lol.

My 2013 has 47000 km on it now & I have it owned it for 4 years this month. Honestly this car is just like it was new in every way. My only gripe is it (me?) eats tires especially rears. I haven't got much over 20000 km's out of a set of rears yet.

I just did new brake pads last September but only pads didn't even need to turn the rotors as they were still like new.

And I think blackjack before me meant 8 quarts of synthetic oil instead of 6....

Geardwn · 03-03-2017, 08:33 PM

Got my 2011 SS convertable with 61k on it in December. It's my dd, 8 mi one way to work and I enjoy it everyday.

jshaf · 03-03-2017, 08:38 PM

have owned a 5th gen camaro for 7 years, zero issues. cars have been awesome

JCunningham · 03-03-2017, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blakjak55

2011 isn't old. Old is 15+ years with today's technology and manufacturing processes.

Biggest thing you should worry about is being able to maintain it properly. Premium fuel isn't bad on cost versus regular but the brakes, oil (six quarts of syn), and tires are a bit more expensive on these than other makes and models. Solid car and will last a long time if you take care of it.

8 quarts not 6 in the SS

DC5 · 03-03-2017, 11:26 PM

I purchased a 2010 Camaro SS (LS3) with approximately 52,000 miles last July. The vehicle is my daily driver and now has approximately 66,000 miles. During that time, I have had zero issues with the vehicle. As you likely won't know the service history of the vehicle you purchase, I would recommend---at a minimum---having the coolant system serviced immediately.

03-03-2017, 11:37 AM	#19
rjinotti Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS A6 & 2014 SW 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lighthouse Point, Fl Posts: 490 View My Garage	I bought a low mileage 2011 SS (wanted the synergy green) so I had to go with the 11, but coming up on my first year anniversary not one problem, car is like a rock and is my daily driver.. __________________

03-03-2017, 01:49 PM	#23
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	2011 isn't old. Old is 15+ years with today's technology and manufacturing processes. Biggest thing you should worry about is being able to maintain it properly. Premium fuel isn't bad on cost versus regular but the brakes, oil (eight quarts of syn), and tires are a bit more expensive on these than other makes and models. Solid car and will last a long time if you take care of it. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared Last edited by blakjak55; 03-04-2017 at 03:12 PM. Reason: oil capacity mistake

03-03-2017, 08:38 PM	#26
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	have owned a 5th gen camaro for 7 years, zero issues. cars have been awesome __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-03-2017, 09:39 AM	#16
XRubics Drives: NA Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 6	It wasnt a negative opinion on American cars, more of a joke that they arent as good as over seas. I love American cars, more than Euro and Japanese, dont get me wrong. Maybe I should have made the joke more clear lol.

03-03-2017, 11:32 AM	#18
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	low mileage cars can be found. I picked up my 2014 with 3k miles on it less than a yr ago. It still smelled new

03-03-2017, 11:50 AM	#20
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,868	These LS engines were built to last. I'd try and jump on a nice 11-12 with less than 25k miles and under $22k. They're out there. There's a 2011 fully loaded SS with less than 15k miles in my area for sale going for $21k. So you just have to be patient and shop. Trust us, there were over 500,000 of these cars made since 09. You'll find the perfect one for you at the perfect price, you just have to be patient

03-03-2017, 12:01 PM	#21
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,941	Mileage comes more into play than age of vehicle, unless it's stored underwater or on the beach. I bought my 11 just over a year ago. I love it, but I wished I had known about the suspension updates made in later years, I would have searched for a 13 1LE. It has the correct tail lights (don't lynch me, it was a joke) and better suspension.

03-03-2017, 08:33 PM	#25
Geardwn Drives: '11 SS Convertible, '12 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fishers, Indiana Posts: 4	Got my 2011 SS convertable with 61k on it in December. It's my dd, 8 mi one way to work and I enjoy it everyday.

03-03-2017, 11:26 PM	#28
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	I purchased a 2010 Camaro SS (LS3) with approximately 52,000 miles last July. The vehicle is my daily driver and now has approximately 66,000 miles. During that time, I have had zero issues with the vehicle. As you likely won't know the service history of the vehicle you purchase, I would recommend---at a minimum---having the coolant system serviced immediately.