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Pyr0 · 05-11-2021, 11:15 AM

I will be looking for a 2010-2013 camaro, any trim, coupe, and auto. Most likely buying in late July or August. Pros and cons and can yall help with the search please?

Tarendor · 05-11-2021, 12:10 PM

DONT LOOK...until your ready to buy. The one you see and want to buy next week is the 1 somebody else looked at last week and is on the way to get it today.

redcoats1976 · 05-11-2021, 01:26 PM

the higher trim levels(2LT,2SS) have the goodies that you dont think you will need,such as backup camera and HUD.once you have them you will wonder how you did without them.unless you are doing burnouts or racing you will be fine with the 6 cylinder.of the years you have mentioned 2013 is the most desireable,it has mylink available and has some of the early "bugs" worked out.

Aldrichdrake · 05-11-2021, 01:55 PM

great cars I bought mine (2012 2ss auto) 2 years ago i havent had any problems whatsoever they are fun feel great turn heads not super convenient to take to costco but thats not why you buy a camaro as mentioned earlier the higher trim levels have more stuff hud is a must have for sure i love the sound of the v8 i straightpiped mine with long tube headers no regrets

Pyr0 · 05-11-2021, 02:55 PM

Ok thanks redcoats and Aldrichdrake. The max I'm willing to spend is 20k

Aldrichdrake · 05-11-2021, 03:07 PM

you could get a v6 for sure for 20 i got my ss for 26 after tax and everything with like 31k miles so if you looked hard enough might find a v8

Tarendor · 05-11-2021, 03:12 PM

Milage don't scare me on a ls3/l99

Did a quick search in my neck of the woods and found 1 in your price range.

Tarendor · 05-11-2021, 03:18 PM

Found another 1 at the upper limit of your budget. Just listed and don't even have the pics up yet lol

SSFury · 05-11-2021, 04:35 PM

Get whatever trim level/upgrade status you want, as long as its well maintained. These cars are amazing, and very fun to drive, but there are some glitches/bugs to them that just takes an owner who respects the car and is willing to maintain them.

1LE_ROLL · 05-11-2021, 04:46 PM

I bought a 2015 1LE with a little over 100k miles for less than 20 in central Texas. Gotta really jump on em though

romcjr · 05-11-2021, 05:30 PM

Bought my new to me 2014 in Feb @ 22k w/69k and am enjoying it very much !!!

Pyr0 · 05-11-2021, 05:35 PM

Thanks y'all!

ElderJ · 05-12-2021, 08:42 AM

Well, car prices are currently sky-rocketing, so you picked a bad time to invest in one, financially speaking. Depending on your search radius and ability, try to find a deal somewhere. Facebook seems to have the best to offer in that regard, other than the word-of-mouth method.
Also, take a look at the Blend Door thread floating around here on how to help prevent an early hack fix, and how to do it once it happens.

96SS390 · 05-12-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LE_ROLL

I bought a 2015 1LE with a little over 100k miles for less than 20 in central Texas. Gotta really jump on em though

That is truly crazy to believe. I bought my 2015 1LE in March 2020 with 18,000 miles for $20,000. While I got a good deal on it there were plenty in that $21-$22k range with low mileage.

05-11-2021, 11:15 AM	#1
Pyr0 Drives: Ford F-150, but want a camaro Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: TX Posts: 11	Considering buying a 5th gen camaro I will be looking for a 2010-2013 camaro, any trim, coupe, and auto. Most likely buying in late July or August. Pros and cons and can yall help with the search please?

05-11-2021, 12:10 PM	#2
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	DONT LOOK...until your ready to buy. The one you see and want to buy next week is the 1 somebody else looked at last week and is on the way to get it today. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

05-11-2021, 03:12 PM	#7
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Milage don't scare me on a ls3/l99 Did a quick search in my neck of the woods and found 1 in your price range. Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

05-11-2021, 03:18 PM	#8
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Found another 1 at the upper limit of your budget. Just listed and don't even have the pics up yet lol Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

05-11-2021, 04:35 PM	#9
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	Get whatever trim level/upgrade status you want, as long as its well maintained. These cars are amazing, and very fun to drive, but there are some glitches/bugs to them that just takes an owner who respects the car and is willing to maintain them. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

05-11-2021, 01:26 PM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	the higher trim levels(2LT,2SS) have the goodies that you dont think you will need,such as backup camera and HUD.once you have them you will wonder how you did without them.unless you are doing burnouts or racing you will be fine with the 6 cylinder.of the years you have mentioned 2013 is the most desireable,it has mylink available and has some of the early "bugs" worked out.

05-11-2021, 01:55 PM	#4
Aldrichdrake Drives: 2012 Chevy ss Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 38	great cars I bought mine (2012 2ss auto) 2 years ago i havent had any problems whatsoever they are fun feel great turn heads not super convenient to take to costco but thats not why you buy a camaro as mentioned earlier the higher trim levels have more stuff hud is a must have for sure i love the sound of the v8 i straightpiped mine with long tube headers no regrets

05-11-2021, 02:55 PM	#5
Pyr0 Drives: Ford F-150, but want a camaro Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: TX Posts: 11	Ok thanks redcoats and Aldrichdrake. The max I'm willing to spend is 20k

05-11-2021, 03:07 PM	#6
Aldrichdrake Drives: 2012 Chevy ss Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 38	you could get a v6 for sure for 20 i got my ss for 26 after tax and everything with like 31k miles so if you looked hard enough might find a v8

05-11-2021, 04:46 PM	#10
1LE_ROLL Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: austin tx Posts: 54	I bought a 2015 1LE with a little over 100k miles for less than 20 in central Texas. Gotta really jump on em though __________________ SE 1 7/8 tubes and 3 inch X pipe, Vararam DRX, TSP stage 2 cam, Deatschwerks 50 lb injectors, Motion catch can, E85. More to come.

05-11-2021, 05:30 PM	#11
romcjr Drives: Two 1984 Z28 / 2014 2SS/RS AGM L99 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: WALLER , TEXAS Posts: 253 View My Garage	Bought my new to me 2014 in Feb @ 22k w/69k and am enjoying it very much !!!

05-11-2021, 05:35 PM	#12
Pyr0 Drives: Ford F-150, but want a camaro Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: TX Posts: 11	Thanks y'all!

05-12-2021, 08:42 AM	#13
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	Well, car prices are currently sky-rocketing, so you picked a bad time to invest in one, financially speaking. Depending on your search radius and ability, try to find a deal somewhere. Facebook seems to have the best to offer in that regard, other than the word-of-mouth method. Also, take a look at the Blend Door thread floating around here on how to help prevent an early hack fix, and how to do it once it happens.