Any common issues with early 5th gen Camaros?

Mechanically, those cars were pretty solid (they convertibles are a pretty stiff ride though). I heard some of the auto cars has problems with DOD lifters, but if you get a manual the LS3 was pretty bug free by then. But I have to be honest here - the tops on the 2011's had a lot of issues. I owned my 2012 2SS vert since new and had to have the top replaced right at 35000 miles (a spot rubbed through). The 2011 cars were even worse - there was a recall that they performed that made them better, but even that couldn't get them back to what I would consider good. I think you have to figure a top replacement in if you are going to put significant miles on it. But if you just plan on having it out on sunny weekends, it will probably be fine.

-Geoff
 
I just traded mine into Les Stanford, is the one you're looking at silver with 100,700 miles?
 
dave89iroc said:
how are the auto transmissions in these?
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I can comment to this. My father in law has a very early 2010 SS. The auto is fine, can feel a little lazy with the DOD at anything under than half or 3/4 throttle. His is stock but they are much better when tuned. I love the car, and hope to buy it if he ever sells it.
 
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