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Old 07-02-2014, 03:15 AM   #1
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Z28 VS ZL1 VS ZR1

Has anyone driven all three of these cars to compare their driving characteristics?

The 2014 Z28 drives like a slot car in my opinion - does not wander on the highway as predicted by some of the car mags. Acceleration is terrific, braking and handling is phenomenal - I am very impressed.

2012 ZL1 feels heavy and sluggish in my opinion compared to the Z28 - mind you we have an automatic transmission in ours. I drove it a couple of weeks ago. I will get a second opinion on it from my son who drives it daily.

ZR1 handling and braking is definitely comparable to the Z28. I have not driven the ZR1 for some time - it is a 2009. But I will tell all of you - I was not expecting a Camaro to handle as well as a Corvette - let alone a ZR1.

Sound fro the Z28 sounds great out of the box - usually it takes a while for the mufflers to sound very throaty and deep - again, just my opinion.

Are there any other opinions on this out there ?
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Old 07-02-2014, 10:16 AM   #2
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Are you in Vancouver BC, Do you have a Z/28?


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Has anyone driven all three of these cars to compare their driving characteristics?

The 2014 Z28 drives like a slot car in my opinion - does not wander on the highway as predicted by some of the car mags. Acceleration is terrific, braking and handling is phenomenal - I am very impressed.

2012 ZL1 feels heavy and sluggish in my opinion compared to the Z28 - mind you we have an automatic transmission in ours. I drove it a couple of weeks ago. I will get a second opinion on it from my son who drives it daily.

ZR1 handling and braking is definitely comparable to the Z28. I have not driven the ZR1 for some time - it is a 2009. But I will tell all of you - I was not expecting a Camaro to handle as well as a Corvette - let alone a ZR1.

Sound fro the Z28 sounds great out of the box - usually it takes a while for the mufflers to sound very throaty and deep - again, just my opinion.

Are there any other opinions on this out there ?
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Old 07-03-2014, 01:38 PM   #3
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Yes I am - car #93 arrived at the end of May. The others are in our stable too.
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Old 07-05-2014, 01:12 PM   #4
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What about C6 Z06 w/ Z07 package?
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