So I finally went and did it, put a deposit down on a 2018 Camaro SS over in Ras Al Khor and the test drive was absolutely intoxicating, the way that 6.2 just roars to life and pins you back in the seat honestly made me forget every sensible question I had planned to ask the dealer. The car looks mean in red with the black wheels and the Carfax showed no accidents which was a relief but now sitting here at home the adrenaline has worn off and I’m suddenly remembering all those forum threads about the dreaded lifter tick on the LT1 and how the AC compressors on these tend to call it quits right when summer peaks. I didn’t even check if the magnetic ride control was leaking and I definitely didn’t look under the rear end for signs of drag strip abuse because let’s be real this is Dubai and that car has probably seen its fair share of late night roll racing on SZR. My cousin who’s way more into American muscle than me was scrolling on his phone and mentioned that a Pre Purchase Camaro Inspection in Dubai is a real thing some guys use before signing the final paperwork, like they plug in a proper scanner to read the misfire counts and check if the torque converter is slipping which is apparently a weak point on the 8 speed auto. I’m kind of stuck now because I already gave the deposit and the dealer is pushing for the final transfer tomorrow, do you think it’s still worth calling someone to give it a once over even at this late stage or should I just trust my gut and the factory warranty that’s somehow still active for another four months?
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