Mileage - how high is too high. SS camaro

2ssAlex · 08-22-2018, 11:25 PM

Hey guys.
I'm looking to pick up an SS but mileage is near 30k on a 2016 model. I would normally pass anything above 20k but it's a pretty good deal.

My BMW (which is known to cause issues) rides like brand new at 42k miles. Never been to a shop, never had a problem.

Am I taking a huge risk picking up the SS with that much mileage? I'm sure the V6 would be ok but the 8 cylinder engine and transmission has been taking a pounding for 30k miles.

Anyone here with over 30k miles or around have issues? I personally would drive the car hard, am I about to drop the whole tranny?

Opinions please

Roostie · 08-23-2018, 12:31 AM

Shoot, about 15 years ago I co-drove a 4th Gen Z/28 Camaro in an SCCA national-level autocross competition that had 275,000 miles on the original engine with a lot of events in its history. It was a little down on power, but I wouldn't think twice about a 30k SS unless there were signs it's been abused.

zr1chris · 08-23-2018, 01:46 AM

You're not taking any more risk on it being a V8 vs a V6 imo.

LuvMI · 08-23-2018, 02:07 AM

Keep checking the pipeline. I traded in my 16 2lt with barely 13k on it last month. My 15 lt refresh had less than 9k when I did the same...

2ssAlex · 08-23-2018, 02:43 AM

Roostie: wow 275,000. I wouldn't expect it from anything but a Toyota.

Chris: I was thinking V8 owners will push the car more since the V8 is the main reason they got an SS. Aside from the looks. I'd say 50/50.

Luv: 9k and 13k sound so much more appealing.

If I just wait a few more months I think there will be a lot more inventory on the market as many owners will want to get the new model that's coming out very soon. I'm just being very impatient and impulse buying. This is exactly what I do with stocks -_-

Neil350 · 08-23-2018, 04:31 AM

Those miles aren't really anything to worry about so long as it's been cared for, a lot of the mileage stigmas are just that.

lawguy85 · 08-23-2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ssAlex

I was thinking V8 owners will push the car more since the V8 is the main reason they got an SS. Aside from the looks. I'd say 50/50.

Check the MPG thread, seems most members go quite easy on their cars if they're getting 20+ MPG

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ssAlex

If I just wait a few more months I think there will be a lot more inventory on the market as many owners will want to get the new model that's coming out very soon.

Extremely unlikely given the reaction to the refresh here, Reddit, GM Authority, Jalopnik, Autoblog, YouTube and basically everywhere else on the internet...

mariojmoe · 08-23-2018, 08:49 AM

I had a c6 corvette 3 years ago I bought with 160k miles stock and that thing ran like a raped ape without Any issues what so ever. I raced it for 3 months and sold it. The current owner absolutely loves it and daily drives it to this very day! No engine lights on, no issues. It's all about maintenance records op no matter if it's an ls platform or an lt platform.

zr1chris · 08-23-2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ssAlex

Chris: I was thinking V8 owners will push the car more since the V8 is the main reason they got an SS. Aside from the looks. I'd say 50/50.
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And there are also people that get their dream SS and baby the hell out of it more than anyone would think of babying a V6 version. So it basically evens itself out if you ask me.

LuvMI · 08-23-2018, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zr1chris

And there are also people that get their dream SS and baby the hell out of it more than anyone would think of babying a V6 version. So it basically evens itself out if you ask me.

+1.

jrob56 · 08-23-2018, 10:33 AM

Wow your worried about 30k miles, Id be looking for one with the most miles that is what I want so you can get it for cheap. Miles usually mean its been a commuter and highway driven in my opinion.

That is probably average mileage per year if you think about it. If purchased in 2015(2016 model Year) that is about 10k a year give or take. Nothing out of the norm. Id be more concerned in talking with old owner and getting a feel for if they care for stuff and maintenance records.

Side note: 4th gen days, buddy's family owned about 4 B4C's that the state police flogged well over 100k miles. Against my Z and others those flogged police cars seemed to run harder. Always pulled away stock for stock and same bolt ons later. FYI B4C's had next to no real production differences, PS cooler, alternator, BS like that. Seen some other examples of this over the years, but engines run hard seemed to pull harder. Could be shenanigans though.

danhr · 08-23-2018, 10:33 AM

It would have to be a substantially good deal for that high of mileage, imo.

Like ~$25000 - 26000.

It seems ones with <20k miles are going for the upper 20s now a days.

2ssAlex · 08-23-2018, 12:59 PM

Wow a lot of great advice, thanks guys.

Danhr + everyone else = it's a fully loaded, every option possible 2SS convertible for 30k miles at $30k. Owner showed the original window sticker, it was 55k

MrRuss · 08-23-2018, 01:04 PM

My '16 has just under 31K and I purchased it last spring with 27K. No issues what so ever.

08-22-2018, 11:25 PM	#1
2ssAlex Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Traffic Congested Los Angeles Posts: 17	Mileage - how high is too high. SS camaro Hey guys. I'm looking to pick up an SS but mileage is near 30k on a 2016 model. I would normally pass anything above 20k but it's a pretty good deal. My BMW (which is known to cause issues) rides like brand new at 42k miles. Never been to a shop, never had a problem. Am I taking a huge risk picking up the SS with that much mileage? I'm sure the V6 would be ok but the 8 cylinder engine and transmission has been taking a pounding for 30k miles. Anyone here with over 30k miles or around have issues? I personally would drive the car hard, am I about to drop the whole tranny? Opinions please

08-23-2018, 02:07 AM	#4
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Keep checking the pipeline. I traded in my 16 2lt with barely 13k on it last month. My 15 lt refresh had less than 9k when I did the same... __________________ 2018 2SS: Garnet Red, NPP, Kalahari interior, sky lid.

08-23-2018, 04:31 AM	#6
Neil350 Drives: Nike Air Max Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: T E X A S Posts: 93	Those miles aren't really anything to worry about so long as it's been cared for, a lot of the mileage stigmas are just that. __________________ '18 Camaro SS 1LE '93 T/A l 398" Gen 2 LT1 l 24X l M6 l 12 Bolt 3.90 l Full suspension l Fikses '89 T/A GTA 48K mile hard top L98 car 12 F150 5.0 Lariat Super Crew - Stock daily

08-23-2018, 10:33 AM	#11
jrob56 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ 4wd 5.3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 143	Wow your worried about 30k miles, Id be looking for one with the most miles that is what I want so you can get it for cheap. Miles usually mean its been a commuter and highway driven in my opinion. That is probably average mileage per year if you think about it. If purchased in 2015(2016 model Year) that is about 10k a year give or take. Nothing out of the norm. Id be more concerned in talking with old owner and getting a feel for if they care for stuff and maintenance records. Side note: 4th gen days, buddy's family owned about 4 B4C's that the state police flogged well over 100k miles. Against my Z and others those flogged police cars seemed to run harder. Always pulled away stock for stock and same bolt ons later. FYI B4C's had next to no real production differences, PS cooler, alternator, BS like that. Seen some other examples of this over the years, but engines run hard seemed to pull harder. Could be shenanigans though. __________________ 2014 Silverado LTZ 5.3 Sold: 95 Taurus SE 00 Z28 A4 06 TBSS 06 GTO M6 02 F150 01 B4C A4 05 GTO M6 02 Z28 M6 Last edited by jrob56; 08-23-2018 at 10:43 AM.

08-23-2018, 10:33 AM	#12
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	It would have to be a substantially good deal for that high of mileage, imo. Like ~$25000 - 26000. It seems ones with <20k miles are going for the upper 20s now a days. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

08-23-2018, 12:31 AM	#2
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; E350 wagon; Model3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 372	Shoot, about 15 years ago I co-drove a 4th Gen Z/28 Camaro in an SCCA national-level autocross competition that had 275,000 miles on the original engine with a lot of events in its history. It was a little down on power, but I wouldn't think twice about a 30k SS unless there were signs it's been abused.

08-23-2018, 01:46 AM	#3
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	You're not taking any more risk on it being a V8 vs a V6 imo.

08-23-2018, 02:43 AM	#5
2ssAlex Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Traffic Congested Los Angeles Posts: 17	Roostie: wow 275,000. I wouldn't expect it from anything but a Toyota. Chris: I was thinking V8 owners will push the car more since the V8 is the main reason they got an SS. Aside from the looks. I'd say 50/50. Luv: 9k and 13k sound so much more appealing. If I just wait a few more months I think there will be a lot more inventory on the market as many owners will want to get the new model that's coming out very soon. I'm just being very impatient and impulse buying. This is exactly what I do with stocks -_-

08-23-2018, 08:49 AM	#8
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I had a c6 corvette 3 years ago I bought with 160k miles stock and that thing ran like a raped ape without Any issues what so ever. I raced it for 3 months and sold it. The current owner absolutely loves it and daily drives it to this very day! No engine lights on, no issues. It's all about maintenance records op no matter if it's an ls platform or an lt platform.

08-23-2018, 12:59 PM	#13
2ssAlex Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Traffic Congested Los Angeles Posts: 17	Wow a lot of great advice, thanks guys. Danhr + everyone else = it's a fully loaded, every option possible 2SS convertible for 30k miles at $30k. Owner showed the original window sticker, it was 55k

08-23-2018, 01:04 PM	#14
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	My '16 has just under 31K and I purchased it last spring with 27K. No issues what so ever. __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

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