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pyroguy · 07-23-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by anth331

I passed and said no Just wasn't getting good vibes

Good call. There's plenty of 5th gens out there that pulling the trigger on one simply because it is a deal in front of you this second isn't a good way to go.

As for the rental issue, there's good and bad rentals. I personally wouldn't purchase a high performance car that was a rental, but I have owned 2 other cars that were rentals and they held up well other than typical wear and tear items and known defects for that make and model of car. 5 owners is a little unnerving. I was worried being the 3rd owner of my car in 2013 when it was a 2010, but I didn't want to pass up an ABM.

anth331 · 07-23-2017, 08:48 AM

I went and drove it It has headers no cats tune etc I was told if I bought it legally that they would have to put cats back on before they could sell it. Paint was faded in spots and had scratches on it IMOP probably a 15k car and under. Just gotta be patient

KJS · 07-23-2017, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anth331

I went and drove it It has headers no cats tune etc I was told if I bought it legally that they would have to put cats back on before they could sell it. Paint was faded in spots and had scratches on it IMOP probably a 15k car and under. Just gotta be patient

Good move!

Moto-Mojo · 07-23-2017, 08:59 AM

Imagine if you will, that you 'loaned' your Camaro out to a different person every few days. Good drivers, bad drivers, conscientious drivers, curb busters and those who don't give two shits about a car they don't own. Throw in rotating, brushed car washes every few days, never a wax job, maybe good maintenance practices, maybe not. How could buying a rental car EVER be a good thing?

St!ng · 07-23-2017, 10:23 AM

I am the the 3rd owner or a 2013 SS2 Convert that was a rental and am very happy with it. Holding off for a 2013 or newer gets you a better radio.

Moto-Mojo · 07-23-2017, 11:55 AM

I rent cars about 20 weeks a year. I guess I just see more first hand what goes on. Like making sausage, you don't want to watch!

Racecarstuff · 07-24-2017, 12:05 AM

Really the price is super high. I work for a dealer and all things considered you can find a way better deal with a little bit of patience! Happy hunting!

lbls1 · 07-24-2017, 08:20 AM

If I'm going thru the trouble of car shopping, I would want the car to be as close to new condition (and at a bargain) as my finances would permit.

So my answer would be no. Shop around, as you may be surprised to see how much better you could do with a little patience and perseverance.

anth331 · 07-24-2017, 09:45 AM

Agreed, I found a 2014 1SS with 52K miles on it and stock for 22K I might go take a look this weekend if they still have it.

WoodBoss · 07-24-2017, 09:51 AM

Keep looking you will find a better car and a better deal.

07-23-2017, 08:59 AM	#18
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Imagine if you will, that you 'loaned' your Camaro out to a different person every few days. Good drivers, bad drivers, conscientious drivers, curb busters and those who don't give two shits about a car they don't own. Throw in rotating, brushed car washes every few days, never a wax job, maybe good maintenance practices, maybe not. How could buying a rental car EVER be a good thing? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-23-2017, 11:55 AM	#20
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I rent cars about 20 weeks a year. I guess I just see more first hand what goes on. Like making sausage, you don't want to watch! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-24-2017, 08:20 AM	#22
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	If I'm going thru the trouble of car shopping, I would want the car to be as close to new condition (and at a bargain) as my finances would permit. So my answer would be no. Shop around, as you may be surprised to see how much better you could do with a little patience and perseverance. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-23-2017, 08:48 AM	#16
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	I went and drove it It has headers no cats tune etc I was told if I bought it legally that they would have to put cats back on before they could sell it. Paint was faded in spots and had scratches on it IMOP probably a 15k car and under. Just gotta be patient

07-23-2017, 10:23 AM	#19
St!ng Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 25	I am the the 3rd owner or a 2013 SS2 Convert that was a rental and am very happy with it. Holding off for a 2013 or newer gets you a better radio.

07-24-2017, 12:05 AM	#21
Racecarstuff Toothless The Dragon SS Drives: 2014 Black SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tampa Fl. Posts: 73	Really the price is super high. I work for a dealer and all things considered you can find a way better deal with a little bit of patience! Happy hunting!

07-24-2017, 09:45 AM	#23
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	Agreed, I found a 2014 1SS with 52K miles on it and stock for 22K I might go take a look this weekend if they still have it.

07-24-2017, 09:51 AM	#24
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Keep looking you will find a better car and a better deal.