The dealership at Munday Chevy in Houston has agreed to buy the car back. So I spent ALL DAY looking for an SS online, and have found one in Richardson (which is a suburb of Dallas, which isn't far).
It's a white 1999 SS (I checked the RPO at the Chevy house here in Rusk today), with 57,000 miles. They want $11,995 for it. What's wrong with it?
Let me know soon! I want to check on it, but I need advice first! It's not like I'm just wanting to blow $12,000, but I want to cover my bases first. Check it out at:
Thanks, y'all! Bryan
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
Check to see if there's anything such as damage, and also a clear title (not salvaged). The miles don't seem TOO bad for the year, and it appears to be the real deal, as long as you can verify it for sure.
White is a pretty rare color too, but regardless, go over the car with a fine toothed comb.
Posted by CamaroSS2002LE (Member # 2023) on :
Call SLP with the Vin number and they can verify if it's an SS. That way you'll know for sure. A white SS always looks nice. Glad to see the dealer lived up to his error and gave you your money back. Sometimes someone has a conscience they have to live with.
Posted by twobrats (Member # 2180) on :
I've already checked the VIN and it's a WU8. I know there's been warranty work done, but I'll have to check to see what exactly. I'm also planning on calling SLP. Would they tell me if they worked on the car after it came off the line?
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
As in worked on to fix something, probably not. SLP can tell you if there were any upgrade options to the car, however, but you'll have to ask them. You might want to use something like Carfax or some other method to verify whether the car has been in a recorded accident or not (be wary, Carfax isn't always accurate). I'm not sure if Texas government would disclose that information either. Anyway, if in doubt, take the car, if possible, to an independent garage and spend a few bucks to have them check out the car on a lift. Do research!!! Also, see if you can get the name of the previous owner and try and talk to them if possible. Use every means at your disposal to make sure you have a warm fuzzy when you sign the papers.
Posted by twobrats (Member # 2180) on :
Thanks, Mike! I'm going to go into this a little more aware of what I'm looking at...I'll keep y'all posted!
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Car looks good and a good price. Check carfax for damage, have it checked by a mechanic, and then get it - white SSs are really nice and after all this work you deserve a great car like that! Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
quote:Originally posted by twobrats: I've already checked the VIN and it's a WU8. I know there's been warranty work done, but I'll have to check to see what exactly. I'm also planning on calling SLP. Would they tell me if they worked on the car after it came off the line?
All SS's went to SLP - don't know what you mean by "worked on the car after it came off the line?" The line was at SLP.
[ 09. December 2003, 05:28 AM: Message edited by: JeffY ]
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
I will run the VIN when i get to work this morning and post what i find.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Nice....Artic White with Neutral Leather is sure a nice color combo and maybe a rare combo as well.That mileage is under average for a 5 year old car.Look it over real good for any paint overspray on any of the moldings too. Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Here is the information GM has on your vehicle. (Via GM Vehicle Inquiry System) It does, as you said, have the WU8 Option Code. Title is good, according to GM.
VIN : 2G1FP22G4X2119781 VEHICLE INFORMATION Merchandising Model : 1FP87 -1999 CAMARO COUPE Warranty Start Date : 03/05/1999 BARS Order Type : 60 - RETAIL - SOLD Delivering Dealer : RELIABLE CHEVROLET PO BOX 831240 RICHARDSON , TX 75083-1240 (972) 952-1500 Selling Source : 13 - CHEVROLET Site Code : 07706 Business Associate Code : 112311 Service Contract : No Branded Title : No Warranty Block : No PDI Status : Paid CAMPAIGN ELIGIBILITY Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Campaigns APPLICABLE WARRANTIES Description Effective Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer 36/36000 BUMPER TO BUMPER 03/05/1999 0 miles 03/05/2002 36000 miles 72/100000 SHEET METAL COVERAGE RUST THROUGH 03/05/1999 0 miles 03/05/2005 100000 miles 96/80000 FEDERAL EMISSION CATALYTIC CONV. AND PCM 03/05/1999 0 miles 03/05/2007 80000 miles 36/36000 FEDERAL EMISSION 03/05/1999 0 miles 03/05/2002 36000 miles CLAIM HISTORY R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading 02/13/2001 319131 # J0690 - PULLEY, ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT IDLER - REPLACE 33629 miles 02/13/2001 319131 # J4160 - BRACKET(S), GENERATOR MOUNTING - REPLACE 33629 miles 01/26/2001 317253 # N0110 - BATTERY - ONE - REPLACE 33078 miles 01/15/2001 316112 # K7285 - REACTION GEAR SET AND/OR REACTION SUN SHELL - REPLACE 32852 miles 01/15/2001 316112 # N1760 - FLASHER - TURN SIGNAL - REPLACE 32852 miles 01/15/2001 316112 # Z7903 - 3-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 32852 miles 12/18/2000 313241 # N1600 - HI LVL STOP LAMP RP 31645 miles 12/18/2000 313241 # N4180 - CLUSTER ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL - R&R OR REPLACE 31645 miles 12/18/2000 313241 # Z7903 - 3-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 31645 miles 11/27/2000 311174 # H2640 - PEDAL AND/OR BUSHING, BRAKE - R&R OR REPLACE 30730 miles 11/27/2000 311174 # C0101 - GLASS, FRONT DOOR - LEFT - ALIGN 30730 miles 11/27/2000 311174 # C4011 - PANEL, QUARTER TRIM - LEFT REAR - R&R OR REPLACE 30730 miles 11/27/2000 311174 # C0100 - GLASS, FRONT DOOR - RIGHT - ALIGN 30730 miles 01/05/1999 A19781 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION 0 miles
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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
OPTION CODES AG1 - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AK5 - DRIVER & PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL AR9 - VINYL BUCKET SEATS AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM A31 - POWER WINDOWS A90 - POWER TRUNK OPENER B35 - COLOR-KEYED REAR FLOOR MATS B8M - GM PRODUCTION WEEK #01 B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS CAE - UPFITTER CONVERSION - Z28 CC1 - REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS W/LOCKS C49 - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS C60 - AIR CONDITIONING DE4 - REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUNSHADES DG7 - ELEC TWIN REMOTE SPORT MIRRORS DL5 - DECAL FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS GU5 - REAR AXLE 3.23 RATIO G80 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE IP2 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9 J65 - POWER DISC FRONT & REAR BRAKES K34 - WITH RESUME SPEED K43 - GENERATOR 102 AMP LS1 - 5.7L LITER SFI, V8 MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE M30 - TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE NF2 - EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL TIER 1 NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL NW9 - TRACTION CONTROL N73 - CUSTOM SPORT MAGNESIUM WHEEL PBT - ID TEMPORARY HOOD, PROC OPTION QFK - P275/40 ZR-17 S/B RADIAL B/W R6H - CONTROL-SALES ITEM NO. 8 R7A - * NO DEDUCTIBLE BUMPER- TO- R9Z - POMS AUTO SEQUENCE STE - PLANT CODE T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL HEADLAMPS T96 - FOG LAMPS UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM UB3 - GAGE PACKAGE WITH TACHOMETER UN0 - DIGITAL CLOCK, AND UZ7 - ENHANCED SPEAKER SYSTEM U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA VK3 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNT VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL V12 - POWER STEERING COOLING SYSTEM V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG Z28 - CAMARO Z28 1AZ - SOLD ORDERS PROC OPTION 1SE - DIGITAL CLOCK 1SZ - "NOTE-THIS PREFERRED EQUIPMENT 10Q - ARCTIC WHITE BODY SIDE MOLDING 10U - IVORY WHITE 52I - NEUTRAL INTERIOR TRIM 522 - NEUTRAL INTERIOR TRIM 6ZR - FRONT SPRING 7ZR - FRONT SPRING 8HS - REAR SPRING 9HS - REAR SPRING
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Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Hope that helps!
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
Information is cool....looks like the car was well optioned from GM, too.
Anyway, forgive my lack of detailed year-model knowledge, but for 99, wasn't Y2Y required for SLP to add any additional options? In other words, since I don't see Y2Y, then is it safe to assume that SLP didn't do any upgrades to this particular SS? Or was this the case of the switchover year where Y2Y wasn't necessarily required?
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
i have a 99 with just base options from SLP and i dont have the Y2Y option code.
Posted by twobrats (Member # 2180) on :
Thanks for all the information! I don't know if my wife will be up for purchasing ANOTHER car like this, but I'll keep y'all posted. She's very embarrassed by what Munday did and just wants the car that's in our garage gone. So, we'll see where it goes...
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Well, I don't see the VIN in our member database.
It looks like the usual '99 TSB's were attended to and it appears they took care of their customer with courtesy transportation. I've heard of that dealer before. I think they're one of the big ones in the area.
Good luck if you decide to get the car. I don't think you'll regret a little extra legwork in researching it before the purchase. Once the other car is gone and a new one is in its place, the first not so pleasant purchase will fade away.
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
If there is anything else I can get for ya, let me know. Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :
Day-umm!! That's one o' doze fancy models, with front and rear springs! Doze are rare.
quote:Originally posted by SS 891: OPTION CODES ..... 6ZR - FRONT SPRING 7ZR - FRONT SPRING 8HS - REAR SPRING 9HS - REAR SPRING
Sorry, I couldn't resist! Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Also, we have many TX members. I'm sure we could find a volunteer in your area to go take a look at the car with you. Maybe Cytruffle?
Here's a map of our TX SSOA Members Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
This car color combination rang a bell with me. I don't have the list, but I believe that this particular car was ordered along with 44 others just like it for one of the NASCAR races......I think it would have been too late (build date) for the Texas 500......but I can see that it was ordered by the South Central Region....the office is in Irving.....and it shows it was placed into company car service.
Also....Reliable Chevy is the second largest Camaro dealer nationwide in the 2001 and 2002 model years. I know the dealer personally and in fact he serves on the Camaro/Corvette Dealer Advisory Board. Good guy.
Good luck! none of the warranty issues is of major concern...moreover, most were done recently.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Richardson, Texas ...home of the $39.00 a night coupon rate at the Hampton Inn.
I hope everything works out for you with the car ... it's definitely a buyer's market Posted by Camaroman_99 (Member # 1972) on :
I bought my '99 in July. I am the 4th owner. It had 58,000 miles on it & I payed more than that for it.
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