Possible Camaro purchase- need feedback

[Cor66Vette]

My wife is thinking about getting a Camaro once we give our DD to our son. Not sure if we'll go the new-car route or get (certified) used from a GM dealer- yeah, we'll pay more, but I like the warranty cushion. But I've had decent luck buying privately so that's in the equation, also.

What are the experiences and/or stories, good and bad, regarding the 2010, and 2011, and (slight maybe) 2012 model years? With the exception of my recent '03 purchase, I've been out of the car buying world since '02. This is my first attempt at looking into the Camaro.

Don't know why, but she won't go for another Vette. I tried.

Thanks a lot.

[mickeystoysz16]

I don't know much about the new ones but if you ever decide to buy a first gen 67-69 they are full of fraud. 1 in 10 on ebay are undisclosed clones with fake tags and restamped vins. The 69 that I have was checked by a local expert and then double checked by a nationally known expert.

I think if you want a Camaro you are better off buying a new one than a classic one. That way you know exactly what you are getting espically if you want a driver.

[Cor66Vette]

Originally Posted by mickeystoysz16

I don't know much about the new ones but if you ever decide to buy a first gen 67-69 they are full of fraud. 1 in 10 on ebay are undisclosed clones with fake tags and restamped vins. The 69 that I have was checked by a local expert and then double checked by a nationally known expert.

I think if you want a Camaro you are better off buying a new one than a classic one. That way you know exactly what you are getting espically if you want a driver.

Thanks. She has a 2010 thru 2013 in mind. I'm all the "Classic" she needs.

[85vette]

I have heard nothing negative about the new Camaro's. In fact, if it were me, I'd buy the new ZL/1. 580 hp for $55K is a bargain to me. My wife wants a new CTS V, the supercharged 556 hp six speed automatic that sells for $69K. I think the bang for the buck goes to the Camaro!

[Kap142]

Looked at several not too long ago at a local dealership and was just not impressed with the quality of the interior. All plastic (as is everthing now) and all the same.

[Cor66Vette]

Originally Posted by 85vette

I have heard nothing negative about the new Camaro's. In fact, if it were me, I'd buy the new ZL/1. 580 hp for $55K is a bargain to me. My wife wants a new CTS V, the supercharged 556 hp six speed automatic that sells for $69K. I think the bang for the buck goes to the Camaro!

The CTS V is one of my wife's choices. She says it has better visibility and a nicer interior than the Camaro or some others she's test driven.

Originally Posted by Kap142

Looked at several not too long ago at a local dealership and was just not impressed with the quality of the interior. All plastic (as is everthing now) and all the same.

Agreed.

Thanks for the input, guys. Have a great Thanksgiving.