2013 vs 2014 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mgue67 · 08-05-2013, 08:37 PM

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I currently have a 1970 olds convertible but ready to make the change to a zl1. I have the option of getting a 2013 or placing an order for a 2014. I was told today manufacturing will start sept 8 and yes they are taking orders.

I have not been able to find much info on the 2014's. if anyone has any thoughts or comparisons please share.

In addition, I am considering the Hennessy 650 upgrade. Does anyone have any experience with them or suggesting when upgrading.

Thanks

slick rick · 08-05-2013, 08:43 PM

2013 ZL1 vs 2014 ZL1?

2014 has color HUD, new rear appearance, Recaro seat option

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285413

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The rear appearance of the 2014 Camaro ZL1 is restyled including the rear fascia, decklid, spoiler and tail lamps.
The front fascia of the Camaro ZL1 is carry over for 2014 to help it maintain a unique identity and continue to meet specific downforce and cooling needs of this model.

RLHMARINES · 08-05-2013, 09:12 PM

2014's have been in production since July, just to let you know.

hognutz · 08-05-2013, 09:39 PM

I let money do the talking in these situations. the difference between the too cars is slight to pay more for one over the other.

2014 is a year newer but if you found a below inoice deal on 13 that is the way I would go.

the color hud is not worth much money too me. I personally don't like the new rear as much yet but it may grow on me over time. I was able to order at supplier price but many people have been getting soaked at MSRP which is lame.

Q'smuscle · 08-05-2013, 09:58 PM

choose which one you like the most. You can always buy recaro seats for your 2013 . The color hud just not what I expected . The front and rear is different. They stop making the IOM for 2014 on the camaros. Have fun!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-05-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mgue67

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I currently have a 1970 olds convertible but ready to make the change to a zl1. I have the option of getting a 2013 or placing an order for a 2014. I was told today manufacturing will start sept 8 and yes they are taking orders.

I have not been able to find much info on the 2014's. if anyone has any thoughts or comparisons please share.

In addition, I am considering the Hennessy 650 upgrade. Does anyone have any experience with them or suggesting when upgrading.

Thanks

Welcome to Camaro5 mgue67. It's great that you're considering a ZL1. Awesome vehicle! Let me know if you need assistance finding the perfect one for you.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

MaxxMuscle · 08-06-2013, 09:23 AM

I had the same problem.2013 had 45 miles on it and was $3000 cheaper,2014 will have hardly no miles and the recaro seats that I just love.Black 2014 is now on order.

Joebot8484 · 08-06-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

The front and rear is different.

Just the rear is different on the 2014 ZL1, the front stays the same as the 2012-13.

DavidW · 08-06-2013, 09:49 PM

color hud , and color dic, different rear , and addition of recaro seat option
re-sale value would be better on a 14 i would say , only exception I can think of would be a 12 because it was the first year they made them , or a 13 vert cuz it was the only year to get a zl1 vert before the rear redesign

Blainne · 08-06-2013, 10:03 PM

You can buy aftermarket recaros seats that look really close to what comes on the new Z28 for about 1600 a seat in leather. You can have the ZL1 logo sewn on by a good interior shop.

Food for thought if the Recaros are the only reason for the 2014. And I'm sure you could buy them eventually from the dealer.

I'm going with a used 2013 and taking the extra money saved and shipping it off for some mods.

ryguy84 · 08-11-2013, 04:34 PM

Why is the depreciation so bad on the zl1 I would have thought for a limited production car it would hold a little better?

ZL1-V · 08-11-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy84

Why is the depreciation so bad on the zl1 I would have thought for a limited production car it would hold a little better?

ryguy84 · 08-11-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Not trolling just was wondering if it was in anticipation of the z28? I am going to buy used and am seeing pricing all over the map. Don't know if I should wait until after the Z28 comes out. Thanks for the kind reply!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-11-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

Lol

08-05-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
mgue67 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 48	2013 vs 2014 Hello. I'm new to this forum. I currently have a 1970 olds convertible but ready to make the change to a zl1. I have the option of getting a 2013 or placing an order for a 2014. I was told today manufacturing will start sept 8 and yes they are taking orders. I have not been able to find much info on the 2014's. if anyone has any thoughts or comparisons please share. In addition, I am considering the Hennessy 650 upgrade. Does anyone have any experience with them or suggesting when upgrading. Thanks

08-05-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	2014's have been in production since July, just to let you know. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

08-05-2013, 09:39 PM	#4
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I let money do the talking in these situations. the difference between the too cars is slight to pay more for one over the other. 2014 is a year newer but if you found a below inoice deal on 13 that is the way I would go. the color hud is not worth much money too me. I personally don't like the new rear as much yet but it may grow on me over time. I was able to order at supplier price but many people have been getting soaked at MSRP which is lame. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

08-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#10
Blainne Drives: 2004 SRT10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hereford AZ Posts: 29	You can buy aftermarket recaros seats that look really close to what comes on the new Z28 for about 1600 a seat in leather. You can have the ZL1 logo sewn on by a good interior shop. Food for thought if the Recaros are the only reason for the 2014. And I'm sure you could buy them eventually from the dealer. I'm going with a used 2013 and taking the extra money saved and shipping it off for some mods. __________________ 2011 135i (sold) 2004 SRT 10 Viper (sold) 2006 Z06 (sold) 1970 Mach 1 (sold) 2007 GT500 (sold) +20 others

08-05-2013, 09:58 PM	#5
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	choose which one you like the most. You can always buy recaro seats for your 2013 . The color hud just not what I expected . The front and rear is different. They stop making the IOM for 2014 on the camaros. Have fun!

08-06-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
MaxxMuscle Blanchard Performance Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 171	I had the same problem.2013 had 45 miles on it and was $3000 cheaper,2014 will have hardly no miles and the recaro seats that I just love.Black 2014 is now on order.

08-06-2013, 09:49 PM	#9
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	color hud , and color dic, different rear , and addition of recaro seat option re-sale value would be better on a 14 i would say , only exception I can think of would be a 12 because it was the first year they made them , or a 13 vert cuz it was the only year to get a zl1 vert before the rear redesign

08-11-2013, 04:34 PM	#11
ryguy84 Drives: Nothing yet Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: nor cal Posts: 40	Why is the depreciation so bad on the zl1 I would have thought for a limited production car it would hold a little better?