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jhsocal · 03-26-2017, 08:09 AM

I'm in the market for a 2012-2013 Camaro SS.

What are some common questions that should definitely be asked when shopping for one?

redcoats1976 · 03-26-2017, 08:37 AM

mileage,condition,if its been wrecked,flooded or rusted.what mods if any.if the car comes with maintenance records to support whatever is claimed to be done to it.im sure theres more but thats what comes to mind right away.a carfax is good but if the cars been wrecked and repaired with no paperwork it wont show up on carfax.

jhsocal · 03-26-2017, 09:14 AM

Thanks bro

Avenging Orange · 03-26-2017, 01:16 PM

Same as you would buying any car. Don't forget to kick the tires and look under the hood like you know what your looking at.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-26-2017, 01:43 PM

I would ask how many panties it's dropped first

sherob · 03-26-2017, 01:59 PM

With all the flooding recently... start w/ a Carfax... then do this...

https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/h...maged-car.html

littlewing57 · 03-26-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I would ask how many panties it's dropped first

jhsocal · 03-26-2017, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I would ask how many panties it's dropped first

haha nice

EMB135Driver · 03-26-2017, 02:29 PM

Why are you getting rid of it?

OlePhu · 03-26-2017, 08:04 PM

Mine was 2013 LS, 2 owners, 7100 miles, manual, 6 cyl, below market (barely) so in addition to the above...
Can I afford it? ... Yes (kind of important ... include insurance and maybe tickets)
Can I personalize it? ... Yes (very important)
Does it have all the fancy smanchy computerized crap on it? ... not so much.
Where do I sign?

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I would ask how many panties it's dropped first

What are panties?

Gunmetal Speedster · 03-27-2017, 05:17 PM

Ask what gas the dealer put in it. If it's 87, kick him in the nads and tell him to pick up the owners manual

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03-26-2017, 01:16 PM	#4
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03-26-2017, 01:59 PM	#6
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	With all the flooding recently... start w/ a Carfax... then do this... https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/h...maged-car.html __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

03-26-2017, 02:29 PM	#9
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03-26-2017, 08:37 AM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,046	mileage,condition,if its been wrecked,flooded or rusted.what mods if any.if the car comes with maintenance records to support whatever is claimed to be done to it.im sure theres more but thats what comes to mind right away.a carfax is good but if the cars been wrecked and repaired with no paperwork it wont show up on carfax.

03-26-2017, 09:14 AM	#3
jhsocal Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Southern California Posts: 78	Thanks bro

03-27-2017, 05:17 PM	#11
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