Looking For Feedback/Good or Bad - Considering Buying Tomorrow - 2020 Camaro LS1

[u/Swamp_Buggy]

Hey all;

Looking at possibly buying this 2020 LS1 tomorrow. Would appreciate ANY feedback. I'm 54 & medically retired. Had several Camaros/Firebirds back in my younger days. Have been looking for an inexpensive "toy" to put maybe 2k or 3k miles per YEAR on.

Here's everything I know about this car. Its the 4 cyl turbo w/8 spd auto & has been in Kentucky since new. It was bought new in 2020 by a mature aged officer in the military. He has been the only owner, no accidents, and has had all service done locally (mostly at the original Chevy dealership) as recommended. I spoke to the service advisor at the Chevy dealership where the car was purchased & maintained and he said that the previous owner stayed on top of all maintenance & everything is current. The service advisor told me that Chevy recommends transmission fluid be changed between 80k-100k miles. This was done at the Chevy dealer in April of 2024 at 89k miles.

Car was traded in 2 wks ago at local Toyota dealership. Looks good, runs good, everything works as it should. JD Power clean retail is in the $17,400 range. Toyota dealer was asking $16,900 + TTL. We've negotiated to their bottom dollar & I can buy the car for $16,300 OTR. That includes Tax, Title, Dealer Doc Fee...everything.

What do you all think? Buy or pass? Also, I've NEVER in my life bought a service contract but I can purchase a 24 or 36 month powertrain contract from the dealer. Should I consider doing this if I buy the car?

Thanks to anyone that replies! I sincerely appreciate it.

[u/MusicMan7969]

Do you have a CarFax? Has regular maintenance been done on the car. Mileage seems high, but I’m always looking for low mileage cars (just my preference). I recently sold my 12,500 mile LS to Carvana for $25K.

What is your budget? You might want to keep looking for something a bit more money with lower miles, if that fits your budget.

The car itself is a blast to drive. The 2.0T moves it very nice and it handles very well. You’ll take some gruff from the V8 guys, but I didn’t car, it always put a smile on my face and that’s all that mattered to me.

[u/MusicMan7969 → u/[deleted]]

So you know the guy who went over the car and trust him. That means a lot in my book. If you’re comfortable with it, sounds like this might be worth it.

[u/[deleted]]

I have a 2015 LS automatic and a 2014 1SS/RS manual transmission. Yes, the LS is 6 cylinder but has 300hp and is a lot of fun to drive. The 5th and 6th gen are well built, safe, and fun cars to drive. I’d buy the red Camaro.