Sunset orange metallic?
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Sunset orange metallic? Hello all,
Im kind of new to this forum. I initially used it to gather information for a ls1 swap. All i did was basically soak up the info in here.
I have an opportunity to buy a 2001 sunset orange metallic camaro SS. I checked the numbers on it and it all checks out. Only thing is The engine has been replaced (by the dealer) for oil consumption problems, which i read was a common problem with a few, and now i found out that the owner repainted the car ( same color). He says he was planning to keep it for a while and wanted to make fresh and clean but now needs cash. Carfax checks out and no accidents.
Im usually not **** about that stuff but this is my first camaro. He is willing to let it go for $9,000.00 is it worth it
Im kind of new to this forum. I initially used it to gather information for a ls1 swap. All i did was basically soak up the info in here.
I have an opportunity to buy a 2001 sunset orange metallic camaro SS. I checked the numbers on it and it all checks out. Only thing is The engine has been replaced (by the dealer) for oil consumption problems, which i read was a common problem with a few, and now i found out that the owner repainted the car ( same color). He says he was planning to keep it for a while and wanted to make fresh and clean but now needs cash. Carfax checks out and no accidents.
Im usually not **** about that stuff but this is my first camaro. He is willing to let it go for $9,000.00 is it worth it
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Newbie sunset orange metallic question. Hey guys,
I guess im kind of new. I posted a few times in regards to ls1 swaps. I mostly just read the posts of other people because they always ended up answering a question.
Here is my dilema. I have ran across a 2001 ss thats sunset orange metallic. The numbers all check out as far as rpo codes. The carfax is fine. Here is the issue im dealing with and it may or not be a big deal.
1. The car is ultra clean inside and out but i just found out that the car has been re-painted (same as original color). Seller says he wasnt planning on selling the car but some things came up. Understandible. But would that take away from the originality of the car even though it was painted the same color? Im usually not like that but this my first Camaro and from what i see and hear thats a pretty special color.
2. The engine was replaced (states it in the carfax as well). Owner said something about an oil consumption issue,which i have read is kind of common on a few ls1's. Other than that everything seems fine.
Just want to know if its worth the money. Its priced pretty low.
any feedback would be appreciated
I guess im kind of new. I posted a few times in regards to ls1 swaps. I mostly just read the posts of other people because they always ended up answering a question.
Here is my dilema. I have ran across a 2001 ss thats sunset orange metallic. The numbers all check out as far as rpo codes. The carfax is fine. Here is the issue im dealing with and it may or not be a big deal.
1. The car is ultra clean inside and out but i just found out that the car has been re-painted (same as original color). Seller says he wasnt planning on selling the car but some things came up. Understandible. But would that take away from the originality of the car even though it was painted the same color? Im usually not like that but this my first Camaro and from what i see and hear thats a pretty special color.
2. The engine was replaced (states it in the carfax as well). Owner said something about an oil consumption issue,which i have read is kind of common on a few ls1's. Other than that everything seems fine.
Just want to know if its worth the money. Its priced pretty low.
any feedback would be appreciated
They are usually a bit more taken care of, why I don't know.
Some people love that color and will pay more for it.
It is my least favorite, I would pay less. Same goes for all colors. They are a bit harder to come by, you don't see as many for sale so you can price a tad higher, white black and red are everywhere.
Purple, gold, etc are rare and might possibly pull some in the future depending on trim level and options.
Not too many ffbodys will be worth much within the next 10 years.
Some people love that color and will pay more for it.
It is my least favorite, I would pay less. Same goes for all colors. They are a bit harder to come by, you don't see as many for sale so you can price a tad higher, white black and red are everywhere.
Purple, gold, etc are rare and might possibly pull some in the future depending on trim level and options.
Not too many ffbodys will be worth much within the next 10 years.
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As lemons stated, its a more desirable color, as is the M6 trans. Some options people want more and are willing to pay more for. As for the repaint, well, thats as good or bad as the quality of the paint job. A bad paint job can devalue the car, a great paint job can increase the value of the car, or rather make it even more desirable. I would pay more for a car with fresh factory quality paint over original worn paint....I think anyone would.
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Yeah the paint job quality is really key you are right. I hope its up to par when i physically get to see it. The pics look great. The color is what really drew me to it to be honest so i second that opinion as well. I was going to get a c5 vette but the camaro really grew on me. I dont see alot of SS's around. I see a c5 a few times a week.
I dont think i have ever seen a purple fbody
I dont think i have ever seen a purple fbody
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Did the Firebird come in sunset orange aswell? I didn't know that. I didm't realise either that gold only came om 98 cars until I got mine.
I love Sunset orange looks great I love burnt orange on the C6 Vettes also
I love Sunset orange looks great I love burnt orange on the C6 Vettes also
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I can't believe that no one has asked about the mileage on the rest of the car or the engine replacement. How many miles on the tranny and the rest of the mechanicals and body?? What is the mileage of the 'new' replaced engine?? Is it stock or modified? Where was it pulled from? So many important details and factors to consider besides the paint. 
This car could be worth $9,000 easily or next to nothing (a money pit) if the car has seen 150,000+ miles or the engine came from 'God knows where'. Details please!!
This car could be worth $9,000 easily or next to nothing (a money pit) if the car has seen 150,000+ miles or the engine came from 'God knows where'. Details please!! 
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Thats true. Just that i have never dealt with this type of car before. So just want to make sure im not overpaying. To me it seems worth while. I just wanted some opinions on it. Better to get some chimes from people that are actual owners.
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well im not going into this as hoping it will make me money down the road. This will be an everyday driver. I never liked stepping into a boring car every morning. I see all these Audis and beamers and lexus's all day. They are nice cars but seem so cookie cutter to me. I just really dig the color. And its different to say the least. I tried the import thing for a hot hot second with a 300zx vert. But i started thinking. These import guys pay thousands and thousands of dollars just to try and get close to 300 hp. Why do that when i can get over 300 out the box stock and build off of that for alot less.
Anyone have any ccws they want to let go of. haha
Anyone have any ccws they want to let go of. haha
