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TN 2010 SS · 11-24-2010, 02:05 PM

Hello- I'm new here, and I don't own a Camaro (yet). I have a 2004 Pontiac GTO that I bought new, but I've been bitten by the Camaro bug after seeing the new ones up close and personal. I've priced SS's and 2LT's online at a few different dealers in my area. A brand new SS is just more than I can afford, and I don't like the idea of going from a V8 in my GTO to a V6 in a 2LT. So I've been looking online at used SS's. I have found two in my general area that I'm interested in- both are 2010s, inferno orange in color. SS#1 is priced at 34,900, has 7000 miles, has had two owners, and is GM Certified. SS#2 is priced at $31,900, has only 2400 miles, has one owner, but is not GM Certified. It's on a Dodge dealer's lot because the owner decided to trade it for a Dodge truck. Both Carfaxes check out fine, for what it's worth. I haven't been to look at/drive either one yet because they're not real close to my home, and I just haven't had the time, but I have been in email contact with both dealers.

Does anyone here think that being GM Certified is worth the extra $3000 for SS#1? The dealer might come down some on price, but I doubt that he'll come down $3000. I'm leaning toward checking out SS#2 first. Let me know what you think, or any experience with "GM Certified." Thanks!

greenrail · 11-24-2010, 02:09 PM

With only 2400 miles on it you still have plenty of Warranty coverage. Lower miles t ome would be the bigger selling point on something like this.

Entaille · 11-24-2010, 02:11 PM

why are you paying new car prices on used ss's? are you looking at 2ss/rs with all options camaros or what? : P

2010 2-Tone · 11-24-2010, 02:13 PM

With a few discounts you can buy a brand new 2SS for that amount with 0 miles, full warr, and a better interest rate.

Shift · 11-24-2010, 02:14 PM

SS#1 sounds like a hell of a rip off to me

CamaroCowboy · 11-24-2010, 02:15 PM

I agree. You can get a new 1SS for those prices. Get with some of the dealers on here like camaroscotty. They will get you a great deal.

eggydoo · 11-24-2010, 02:20 PM

I picked up a 2SS LS3 with stripes and polished wheels for 33k new.

Used car area was selling me a used one for 35k.....sometimes I think the used car dept try to rip you off.

Nutbutt · 11-24-2010, 02:24 PM

The only good thing about GM Certified is they give you an extra year on your warranty or I believe an extra 10K miles. I don't think that this is really worth the extra money.

1bad65 · 11-24-2010, 02:24 PM

I'd be wary of a car with 7000 miles that's had two previous owners.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 11-24-2010, 02:58 PM

It costs the dealership $400.00 to buy the warranty to GM Certify a vehicle. (At least here that's the cost.)

You can take it from there.

gmpartsman00 · 11-24-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eggydoo

I picked up a 2SS LS3 with stripes and polished wheels for 33k new.

Used car area was selling me a used one for 35k.....sometimes I think the used car dept try to rip you off.

For most dealers, the good money is in "used" cars

StangKiller-SS · 11-25-2010, 06:55 AM

First, since you have a GTO I really don't think you're going to be happy going from the V8 to a V6 in a Camaro. I really wouldn't look at a car for being GM Certified. $34,900 for a 1SS w/ 7k mi is definitely high unless it's got the Ground Effects and all other possible options installed. The sticker new on my 1SS/RS A6 was $33,900. I personally would shy away from any used car because you don't know it's previous history, if the car has been beaten on to the point that the engine or trans is starting to go, or if it was wrecked. The question to ask is what is the most important to you in a new Camaro? If you really want the leather and all then the 2SS is probably best for you. If you just want the power & looks of the 5th Gen Camaro all still wrapped in a nice package then the cheaper 1SS package is a great choice too.

afireinside · 11-25-2010, 09:01 AM

ya I got lucky and got a IOM 1SS LS3 with other GMPP options for 27.5 k used 3 months old 1400 miles look around...

jshaf · 11-25-2010, 09:08 AM

i'd go with the cheeper one, warrenty should have a couple years left on it. would be curious what the "put in service" dates are on both. they could be half a year apart so that might make a difference to a buyer. got mine used also and love it. having a V8 like you do would make it difficult to go down to a 6. I went from a 6 to a more powerful 6 so it worked well for me but I definitely know what you mean.

11-24-2010, 02:11 PM	#3
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	why are you paying new car prices on used ss's? are you looking at 2ss/rs with all options camaros or what? : P __________________

11-24-2010, 02:15 PM	#6
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I agree. You can get a new 1SS for those prices. Get with some of the dealers on here like camaroscotty. They will get you a great deal. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

11-24-2010, 02:24 PM	#8
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The only good thing about GM Certified is they give you an extra year on your warranty or I believe an extra 10K miles. I don't think that this is really worth the extra money. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-25-2010, 09:01 AM	#13
afireinside Firefighter/Medic Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 IOM, 2008 Z71 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 233 View My Garage	ya I got lucky and got a IOM 1SS LS3 with other GMPP options for 27.5 k used 3 months old 1400 miles look around... __________________ Mods: LSR Sway Bars, LSR Short throw shifter, MPD1 spoiler, Heritage Grille, 5% Limo tint

11-25-2010, 09:08 AM	#14
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	i'd go with the cheeper one, warrenty should have a couple years left on it. would be curious what the "put in service" dates are on both. they could be half a year apart so that might make a difference to a buyer. got mine used also and love it. having a V8 like you do would make it difficult to go down to a 6. I went from a 6 to a more powerful 6 so it worked well for me but I definitely know what you mean. __________________ 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

11-24-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
TN 2010 SS Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	GM Certified Worth It? Hello- I'm new here, and I don't own a Camaro (yet). I have a 2004 Pontiac GTO that I bought new, but I've been bitten by the Camaro bug after seeing the new ones up close and personal. I've priced SS's and 2LT's online at a few different dealers in my area. A brand new SS is just more than I can afford, and I don't like the idea of going from a V8 in my GTO to a V6 in a 2LT. So I've been looking online at used SS's. I have found two in my general area that I'm interested in- both are 2010s, inferno orange in color. SS#1 is priced at 34,900, has 7000 miles, has had two owners, and is GM Certified. SS#2 is priced at $31,900, has only 2400 miles, has one owner, but is not GM Certified. It's on a Dodge dealer's lot because the owner decided to trade it for a Dodge truck. Both Carfaxes check out fine, for what it's worth. I haven't been to look at/drive either one yet because they're not real close to my home, and I just haven't had the time, but I have been in email contact with both dealers. Does anyone here think that being GM Certified is worth the extra $3000 for SS#1? The dealer might come down some on price, but I doubt that he'll come down $3000. I'm leaning toward checking out SS#2 first. Let me know what you think, or any experience with "GM Certified." Thanks!

11-24-2010, 02:09 PM	#2
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	With only 2400 miles on it you still have plenty of Warranty coverage. Lower miles t ome would be the bigger selling point on something like this. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

11-24-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	With a few discounts you can buy a brand new 2SS for that amount with 0 miles, full warr, and a better interest rate.

11-24-2010, 02:14 PM	#5
Shift Drives: Me 2001 F150, The wife '11 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 532	SS#1 sounds like a hell of a rip off to me

11-24-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	I picked up a 2SS LS3 with stripes and polished wheels for 33k new. Used car area was selling me a used one for 35k.....sometimes I think the used car dept try to rip you off.

11-24-2010, 02:24 PM	#9
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	I'd be wary of a car with 7000 miles that's had two previous owners.

11-24-2010, 02:58 PM	#10
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	It costs the dealership $400.00 to buy the warranty to GM Certify a vehicle. (At least here that's the cost.) You can take it from there.

11-25-2010, 06:55 AM	#12
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	First, since you have a GTO I really don't think you're going to be happy going from the V8 to a V6 in a Camaro. I really wouldn't look at a car for being GM Certified. $34,900 for a 1SS w/ 7k mi is definitely high unless it's got the Ground Effects and all other possible options installed. The sticker new on my 1SS/RS A6 was $33,900. I personally would shy away from any used car because you don't know it's previous history, if the car has been beaten on to the point that the engine or trans is starting to go, or if it was wrecked. The question to ask is what is the most important to you in a new Camaro? If you really want the leather and all then the 2SS is probably best for you. If you just want the power & looks of the 5th Gen Camaro all still wrapped in a nice package then the cheaper 1SS package is a great choice too.

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