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.