NEED HELP 2011 SS or 2012 2LT - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

REDDNOZE · 02-24-2013, 11:48 AM

HI all 1st post noob
Im about to pull the trigger on a auto convertible and my options are
big dealerships with
2012 1or 2LT mileage 8k-30k at roughly $25k-26k
but a small hole in the wall dealership has a
2011 2SS with 27k miles for $27
which should i go with i have heard about the issues with 1st gen convertible tops, big dealers have good warranty's, i can pick a color with the (2LT) or 1LT,and i can trust big dealer more than small. If someone can check vin for problems or constant repair i would greatly appreciate it. I dont mind going a little faster

and gas is not a issue ive been driving a Excursion for 4yrs.... I cant spend much more i dont have much credit and im puttin down 15K
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE thanks

GunnyG · 02-24-2013, 11:55 AM

The warranty doesn't depend on the size of the dealership...the service may. I'd say get the SS. You can take it to any Chevy dealership under warranty. Besides fuel economy (which isn't an issue for you) I have never heard anyone say they wished they'd gotten an LT over their SS. I have however seen tons of "Just Traded Up To An SS" threads on this forum. I'm a little in the same boat. Bought an SS...wished I'd gotten the ZL1. GO FOR THE SS!

REDDNOZE · 02-24-2013, 12:12 PM

the warranty im guessing is soon over if not been voided by someone else not 2 mention what problems it may have had such a low price for SS convt... I really want the SS so i can have the reckoning

GunnyG · 02-24-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by REDDNOZE

the warranty im guessing is soon over if not been voided by someone else not 2 mention what problems it may have had such a low price for SS convt... I really want the SS so i can have the reckoning

The warranty is 3/36,000 Bumper to Bumper, 5/100,000 powertrain from date of orig. purchase. If that's the issue, buy new. It's always some downside to buying a used car.

GMTool · 02-24-2013, 12:47 PM

I say get an SS, skip the vert. You got so much money and credit. Get an good SS hard top. Take your time and shop around. SS all the way. Do it now so you won't wish you did later.

dkp2LT · 02-24-2013, 12:48 PM

Unless you are 100% sure you don't mind the v6 then go for the SS.

SuperSport2011 · 02-24-2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDDNOZE

the warranty im guessing is soon over if not been voided by someone else not 2 mention what problems it may have had such a low price for SS convt... I really want the SS so i can have the reckoning

Well if you are serious on the ss why don't you see if you can take it to a chevy dealership and get it inspected. Just tell your dealer you want to know if anything's been done to it to void the warranty and ask to see if the car has got any tunes or any programming done to it that would black list you. Also sweeten the deal for him, tell him if the car checks out okay that you'll buy it.

Frid · 02-24-2013, 12:50 PM

I say go for the SS

. And welcome!

SuperSport2011 · 02-24-2013, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTool

I say get an SS, skip the vert. You got so much money and credit. Get an good SS hard top. Take your time and shop around. SS all the way. Do it now so you won't wish you did later.

GMTool · 02-24-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

He can't spend much more, he does not have much credit, He's got 15K. He ask for help in his decision. I suggest he not get a vert and just get a good SS. JMO. You don't like my suggestion. Sorry, wasn't meant for you.

Smkn600CTD · 02-24-2013, 01:23 PM

SS without a doubt!

AllNaturall · 02-24-2013, 01:34 PM

Go for the SS, or be in regret like most of our V6 brethren. You can always purchase an extended warranty. Wife got a 2010 Impala with 35K on the clock. She has a full GM backed warranty until 2015 or 71K on the clock. Just make sure the car can still have a warranty though. Even if you plan to mod and void it yourself, get a 5000 mile warranty and see if you can't shake any bugs loose in that time before you mod. Best of luck!

Supermaro585HP · 02-24-2013, 01:49 PM

Get a SS and without the convertible. Bunch of problems with them. I can assure you that if you don't get a SS you will be pissed in the long run. If your worried about a warranty ask the dealer about a extended warranty. Good luck man!!

SuperSport2011 · 02-24-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTool

He can't spend much more, he does not have much credit, He's got 15K. He ask for help in his decision. I suggest he not get a vert and just get a good SS. JMO. You don't like my suggestion. Sorry, wasn't meant for you.

no you're right my apologies

02-24-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
REDDNOZE Drives: 14 summit white 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: from Chicago to Vegas Posts: 55	NEED HELP 2011 SS or 2012 2LT HI all 1st post noob Im about to pull the trigger on a auto convertible and my options are big dealerships with 2012 1or 2LT mileage 8k-30k at roughly $25k-26k but a small hole in the wall dealership has a 2011 2SS with 27k miles for $27 which should i go with i have heard about the issues with 1st gen convertible tops, big dealers have good warranty's, i can pick a color with the (2LT) or 1LT,and i can trust big dealer more than small. If someone can check vin for problems or constant repair i would greatly appreciate it. I dont mind going a little faster and gas is not a issue ive been driving a Excursion for 4yrs.... I cant spend much more i dont have much credit and im puttin down 15K PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE thanks Last edited by REDDNOZE; 02-25-2013 at 06:18 AM.

02-24-2013, 11:55 AM	#2
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,867 View My Garage	The warranty doesn't depend on the size of the dealership...the service may. I'd say get the SS. You can take it to any Chevy dealership under warranty. Besides fuel economy (which isn't an issue for you) I have never heard anyone say they wished they'd gotten an LT over their SS. I have however seen tons of "Just Traded Up To An SS" threads on this forum. I'm a little in the same boat. Bought an SS...wished I'd gotten the ZL1. GO FOR THE SS! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

02-24-2013, 12:47 PM	#5
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I say get an SS, skip the vert. You got so much money and credit. Get an good SS hard top. Take your time and shop around. SS all the way. Do it now so you won't wish you did later. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

02-24-2013, 12:50 PM	#8
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	I say go for the SS . And welcome! __________________

02-24-2013, 01:23 PM	#11
Smkn600CTD Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 308	SS without a doubt! __________________ 2016 Lexus GS-F 2014 SS Sedan #2577/3537 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS. 2013 Camro ZL1 Vert 2009 Dodge Daytona Charger #332/400

02-24-2013, 12:12 PM	#3
REDDNOZE Drives: 14 summit white 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: from Chicago to Vegas Posts: 55	the warranty im guessing is soon over if not been voided by someone else not 2 mention what problems it may have had such a low price for SS convt... I really want the SS so i can have the reckoning

02-24-2013, 12:48 PM	#6
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	Unless you are 100% sure you don't mind the v6 then go for the SS.

02-24-2013, 01:34 PM	#12
AllNaturall Drives: 1987 IROC Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 93	Go for the SS, or be in regret like most of our V6 brethren. You can always purchase an extended warranty. Wife got a 2010 Impala with 35K on the clock. She has a full GM backed warranty until 2015 or 71K on the clock. Just make sure the car can still have a warranty though. Even if you plan to mod and void it yourself, get a 5000 mile warranty and see if you can't shake any bugs loose in that time before you mod. Best of luck!

02-24-2013, 01:49 PM	#13
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	Get a SS and without the convertible. Bunch of problems with them. I can assure you that if you don't get a SS you will be pissed in the long run. If your worried about a warranty ask the dealer about a extended warranty. Good luck man!!