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Abrahams11SS · 12-10-2013, 09:22 AM

I test drove a ZL1 last week because I was debating on "upgrading". It honestly was slower then my modded SS and handled about the same. Currently my car has headers, and a TSP 231/236 cam, BMR springs and sways and ZL1 Ten spoke wheels.. I would like to think it's basicially a 2011 version of the 1LE minus the 3.91 gears... But no joke I can walk all over a stock ZL1... That's the performance aspect of it from my opinion... Now the interior was way nicer in the ZL1 only because I loved the new recaro seats.... I'm sure I will just buy seats for my SS at some point because the seats alone and the My Link screen aren't enough to make me want to spend the extra 20K.. ... can you make a ZL1 way faster pretty easily.. YES...

If money isn't an opinion then I would get one for sure... It looks badass and has crazy potential.. But just like i did with my SS.. I will wait for the prices to drop big time... I got my 2SS with 6000 miles for 29...

SlingShot · 12-10-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Abrahams11SS

I test drove a ZL1 last week because I was debating on "upgrading". It honestly was slower then my modded SS and handled about the same. Currently my car has headers, and a TSP 231/236 cam, BMR springs and sways and ZL1 Ten spoke wheels.. I would like to think it's basicially a 2011 version of the 1LE minus the 3.91 gears... But no joke I can walk all over a stock ZL1... That's the performance aspect of it from my opinion... Now the interior was way nicer in the ZL1 only because I loved the new recaro seats.... I'm sure I will just buy seats for my SS at some point because the seats alone and the My Link screen aren't enough to make me want to spend the extra 20K.. ... can you make a ZL1 way faster pretty easily.. YES...

If money isn't an opinion then I would get one for sure... It looks badass and has crazy potential.. But just like i did with my SS.. I will wait for the prices to drop big time... I got my 2SS with 6000 miles for 29...

You may be able to run with a ZL1, but I doubt you can walk all over one with just a cam, headers and tune. And on a road course it will destroy your SS hands down, you will need much more than springs and sway bars.

United_727 · 12-10-2013, 09:40 AM

A dealer by me still has a '13 BRM 'vert . They want $62k for it. I could afford it,but that's a big one every month. I'd rather pay off my '11.

*The_Blur* · 12-10-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

You may be able to run with a ZL1, but I doubt you can walk all over one with just a cam, headers and tune. And on a road course it will destroy your SS hands down, you will need much more than springs and sway bars.

The ZL1 is a masterpiece if engineering. It's not all in the bolt-ons.

Camaro21 · 12-10-2013, 10:51 AM

I recently sold my 2010 Camaro SS and bought a 2013 ZL1 and I couldn't be happier about my decision !!

angie7 · 12-10-2013, 10:52 AM

If you can afford it, yes. I'd love to have a ZL1 and maybe one day I will but right now, my modded SS will do

el ess A · 12-10-2013, 11:08 AM

Do the math. Literally. If you can swing it, once you figure out how much extra $$ you're talking about, then make an informed decision. If you come up short, that's ok. Wait until you're in a better financial position. At least you'll know where you need to be. It' not a race. Plan it out how to get there, then work the plan. It can happen.

But yeah, the ZL1 is a whole nuther car darned near. It's more fun to drive than the 2010 and I still love it too!

BrunSS · 12-10-2013, 11:24 AM

I m also looking about a ZL 1 but just can Afford 20 k on Top of my SS
Would Love to own One !! Its a dream car but The prices for Insurance are 500 Dollars more a Year at safeco ! Anybody a idea Where it Would be a Little cheaper ??

JGS · 12-10-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

This sounds like a super price for this vehicle - especially in Canada. Is that $49,995 in US Dollars? If not, what would the price equate to in USD? I would say, if you can afford it and really want it - do it! Beautiful car.

at the current exchange rate, $49995 is about $47,100 U.S. Still pretty good for a brand new ZL1!

JGS · 12-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Thanks everyone for their input. So i went this morning to the dealer and checked out the ZL1, it is such a beautiful machine! I wasnt able to test drive due to the snow. However after I reviewed my financial position I decided to let this opportunity pass. They told me they would offer approx $28K for my SS and on top of that I would have to carry over the balance to the ZL1, my monthly payments would be just a bit higher but I would have to start from scratch, and my insurance would be more expensive, it would make me a bit tight every month, so I think I will stick to my SS and once im done paying her, maybe Ill invest in moding her, or maybe a ZL1 or Z28, whatever fits the budget at the time! thanks folks !

swizlstik · 12-10-2013, 01:36 PM

No regrets here!

lbls1 · 12-10-2013, 03:10 PM

Yes!

*Mindz* · 12-10-2013, 04:08 PM

YES!!!!

I went from a 2010 SS with a blower/headers/exhaust and coilovers to a ZL1. The upgrades were still very noticeable.

2012-1822 · 12-10-2013, 09:40 PM

Yes?

I don't know, never drove an SS. But the ZL1 is awesome. But going further into debt is a decision you shouldn't take lightly. Just put serious thought into it before you pull the trigger.

12-10-2013, 09:40 AM	#17
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '02 SS 'Vert M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,184	A dealer by me still has a '13 BRM 'vert . They want $62k for it. I could afford it,but that's a big one every month. I'd rather pay off my '11. __________________ Please check out my other hobby ; http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1008

12-10-2013, 10:52 AM	#20
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	If you can afford it, yes. I'd love to have a ZL1 and maybe one day I will but right now, my modded SS will do __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

12-10-2013, 11:08 AM	#21
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	Do the math. Literally. If you can swing it, once you figure out how much extra $$ you're talking about, then make an informed decision. If you come up short, that's ok. Wait until you're in a better financial position. At least you'll know where you need to be. It' not a race. Plan it out how to get there, then work the plan. It can happen. But yeah, the ZL1 is a whole nuther car darned near. It's more fun to drive than the 2010 and I still love it too! __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

12-10-2013, 01:36 PM	#25
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	No regrets here! __________________

12-10-2013, 03:10 PM	#26
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	*Yes!* __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

12-10-2013, 09:22 AM	#15
Abrahams11SS Drives: 2013 ZL1 V3RT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 804	I test drove a ZL1 last week because I was debating on "upgrading". It honestly was slower then my modded SS and handled about the same. Currently my car has headers, and a TSP 231/236 cam, BMR springs and sways and ZL1 Ten spoke wheels.. I would like to think it's basicially a 2011 version of the 1LE minus the 3.91 gears... But no joke I can walk all over a stock ZL1... That's the performance aspect of it from my opinion... Now the interior was way nicer in the ZL1 only because I loved the new recaro seats.... I'm sure I will just buy seats for my SS at some point because the seats alone and the My Link screen aren't enough to make me want to spend the extra 20K.. ... can you make a ZL1 way faster pretty easily.. YES... If money isn't an opinion then I would get one for sure... It looks badass and has crazy potential.. But just like i did with my SS.. I will wait for the prices to drop big time... I got my 2SS with 6000 miles for 29...

12-10-2013, 10:51 AM	#19
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I recently sold my 2010 Camaro SS and bought a 2013 ZL1 and I couldn't be happier about my decision !!

12-10-2013, 11:24 AM	#22
BrunSS Drives: VR ZL 1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alamogordo ,NM Posts: 272	I m also looking about a ZL 1 but just can Afford 20 k on Top of my SS Would Love to own One !! Its a dream car but The prices for Insurance are 500 Dollars more a Year at safeco ! Anybody a idea Where it Would be a Little cheaper ??

12-10-2013, 12:51 PM	#24
JGS Drives: 2015 2SS LS3 NPP/1LE/ Red Hot Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 119 View My Garage	Thanks everyone for their input. So i went this morning to the dealer and checked out the ZL1, it is such a beautiful machine! I wasnt able to test drive due to the snow. However after I reviewed my financial position I decided to let this opportunity pass. They told me they would offer approx $28K for my SS and on top of that I would have to carry over the balance to the ZL1, my monthly payments would be just a bit higher but I would have to start from scratch, and my insurance would be more expensive, it would make me a bit tight every month, so I think I will stick to my SS and once im done paying her, maybe Ill invest in moding her, or maybe a ZL1 or Z28, whatever fits the budget at the time! thanks folks !

12-10-2013, 04:08 PM	#27
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	YES!!!! I went from a 2010 SS with a blower/headers/exhaust and coilovers to a ZL1. The upgrades were still very noticeable. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-10-2013, 09:40 PM	#28
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Yes? I don't know, never drove an SS. But the ZL1 is awesome. But going further into debt is a decision you shouldn't take lightly. Just put serious thought into it before you pull the trigger. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity