Breaking-In a USED 2011 Camaro 2LT - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Velociraptor · 02-14-2011, 06:06 PM

Hello ALL,

I recently bought a USED (14k miles on it) 2011 Camaro 2LT. Any advice in terms of breaking it in or any useful info is greatly appreciated... It was a rental from Hertz and was used for 5 months and then was auctioned. I have no idea how it was driven by the first owner. Moreover, I bought the GMPP (major guard) extended warranty for 5 yrs/50k miles. Nonetheless, I LOVE my new Camaro; I name it "The Velociraptor". Thanks ALL!!!

CrzyGamr2 · 02-14-2011, 06:08 PM

Well according to the users manual the breaking in period is only the first 1,500 miles or so I believe. I don't have the manual right in front of me at the moment. If I remember right your car should already be broken in, so have fun.

ffrcobra_65 · 02-14-2011, 06:33 PM

it already has 14k miles....it was broken in long long ago...former rental, I bet someone really broke her in nice and good.

jagan323 · 02-14-2011, 06:36 PM

thats broken in lol... Congrats on the car though!

infam0uz · 02-14-2011, 07:13 PM

It was a rental..? 2011 2LT, it has the HUD.. nice. how about the RS Package?

IROCanSS · 02-14-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

it already has 14k miles....it was broken in long long ago...former rental, I bet someone really broke her in nice and good.

brAnd7onX · 02-14-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

former rental, I bet someone really broke her in nice and good.

I was gonna say the same thing haha

ron10 · 02-14-2011, 07:42 PM

your car was broken in about 12,000 miles ago.hope you got a really good deal on it.think i would have an oil change done if you haven't already done so.

Velociraptor · 02-14-2011, 07:56 PM

It was a rental for 5 months. 2011 2LT has HUD, leather, black, etc. In terms of renting or buying, it still depends on the person driving the car. I inspected it thoroughly and it was perfectly fine whenI bought it. But in the long run, whether you buy it new or not, it still depends on the driver, the workers who made the car, the parts available for that car, and your luck on the road. My other car, which I bought in 1998, people still think that it's only 5 years old or so...

Velociraptor · 02-14-2011, 08:08 PM

Actually my original plan was to buy a BMW 5 series...then considered Lexus IS...but ended up with "The Velociraptor". I'm still young and thats why the 5 series could wait...Thanks for ALL the input.

RubyCamaro · 02-14-2011, 08:22 PM

I like the name you chose but..............

Welcome & congrats! Has the permagrin set in yet?

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-14-2011, 08:23 PM

..'many a broken miles has it seen'...

Elykson · 02-14-2011, 08:25 PM

I would have broken your car in real good. Haha A rental? How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

shinzon · 02-14-2011, 08:40 PM

boy these post are getting worse and worse............CMON MAN

02-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
Velociraptor Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT in Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 32	Breaking-In a USED 2011 Camaro 2LT Hello ALL, I recently bought a USED (14k miles on it) 2011 Camaro 2LT. Any advice in terms of breaking it in or any useful info is greatly appreciated... It was a rental from Hertz and was used for 5 months and then was auctioned. I have no idea how it was driven by the first owner. Moreover, I bought the GMPP (major guard) extended warranty for 5 yrs/50k miles. Nonetheless, I LOVE my new Camaro; I name it "The Velociraptor". Thanks ALL!!!

02-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#2
CrzyGamr2 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,593 View My Garage	Well according to the users manual the breaking in period is only the first 1,500 miles or so I believe. I don't have the manual right in front of me at the moment. If I remember right your car should already be broken in, so have fun. __________________ www.MidFloridaCamaroClub.com

02-14-2011, 06:36 PM	#4
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	thats broken in lol... Congrats on the car though! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

02-14-2011, 08:22 PM	#11
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,227 View My Garage	I like the name you chose but.............. Welcome & congrats! Has the permagrin set in yet? __________________

02-14-2011, 08:25 PM	#13
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	I would have broken your car in real good. Haha A rental? How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

02-14-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	it already has 14k miles....it was broken in long long ago...former rental, I bet someone really broke her in nice and good.

02-14-2011, 07:13 PM	#5
infam0uz Drives: Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 233	It was a rental..? 2011 2LT, it has the HUD.. nice. how about the RS Package?

02-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#8
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	your car was broken in about 12,000 miles ago.hope you got a really good deal on it.think i would have an oil change done if you haven't already done so.

02-14-2011, 07:56 PM	#9
Velociraptor Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT in Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 32	It was a rental for 5 months. 2011 2LT has HUD, leather, black, etc. In terms of renting or buying, it still depends on the person driving the car. I inspected it thoroughly and it was perfectly fine whenI bought it. But in the long run, whether you buy it new or not, it still depends on the driver, the workers who made the car, the parts available for that car, and your luck on the road. My other car, which I bought in 1998, people still think that it's only 5 years old or so...

02-14-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
Velociraptor Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT in Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 32	Actually my original plan was to buy a BMW 5 series...then considered Lexus IS...but ended up with "The Velociraptor". I'm still young and thats why the 5 series could wait...Thanks for ALL the input.

02-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#12
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	..'many a broken miles has it seen'...

02-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#14
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	boy these post are getting worse and worse............CMON MAN __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Official 2011 Camaro Convertible Details and Specs released!	The Viz	Camaro Convertible Forum	140	12-08-2018 07:47 PM
GM unveils Jay Leno Camaro, Camaro Synergy, Camaro Chroma, Camaro Dusk at SEMA	irocnroll	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	101	02-27-2012 12:25 PM
2011 Camaro pricing & information announced! HUD, Synergy Green, V6 rated at 312hp!	Tran	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	962	12-27-2011 04:34 AM
Gran Turismo 5... No Camaro?	5thGenOwner	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	111	12-06-2011 10:06 AM
/ \ * FREE SHIPPING ON ALL 2011 CAMARO'S - PREFERRED PRICING FOR EVERYONE * / * \ *	CamaroScotty	Dealer Camaros for Sale	1	11-06-2010 10:27 PM