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5cents · 08-04-2012, 06:37 PM

Interesting reading here on the ZL1. It's biggest drawback is the Camaro's visibility issues. For a little less money than a Corvette Grand Sport, the ZL1, at $56,295 (including a $900 destination charge and $1,300 gas-guzzler tax), is the baddest Camaro ever.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classi...,2420654.story

brucedd · 08-06-2012, 08:26 PM

Wonder if this author ever really drove a ZL1. So many of his comments are hogwash!

gooser43 · 08-06-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by brucedd

Wonder if this author ever really drove a ZL1. So many of his comments are hogwash!

Ditto

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-06-2012, 09:02 PM

Drone....my car doesn't drone at all...this author must have done the "fuse/relay" pull...lol!

1MtnGoat · 08-06-2012, 09:15 PM

I doubt he has driven a ZL1. There is no drone. The car is smoother than my GTO was in both tour and sport mode. Perfectly "streetable" - no need for a trailer. 20+ mpg on trips @ 70-74 mph.

phantom · 08-06-2012, 09:19 PM

Obviously copied information from a ZL1 brochure to put this crap together! Difficult to mange in traffic, no way man, shifts easily in traffic with great range per gear. I don't mine local traffic one bit!

DangerZL1 · 08-06-2012, 09:39 PM

I think the reviewer has a suppressed love for a Prius.

shaffe · 08-07-2012, 08:39 AM

OMG a review that doesnt Love the ZL1 it must be fake or hes never driven the car! Get the mob together!

1. the Tribune is always harsh on every car they review so dont take it personally. I cant recall them ever loving everything about any car they review.

2. Its a newspaper review, who cares

04svtsnke · 08-07-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaffe

OMG a review that doesnt Love the ZL1 it must be fake or hes never driven the car! Get the mob together!

1. the Tribune is always harsh on every car they review so dont take it personally. I cant recall them ever loving everything about any car they review.

2. Its a newspaper review, who cares

+27364647484838383377, as long as you guys love your car that's all that matters.

Godsplumber · 08-07-2012, 12:11 PM

This guy doesnt know what hes talking about.

IROCanSS · 08-07-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaffe

OMG a review that doesnt Love the ZL1 it must be fake or hes never driven the car! Get the mob together!

1. the Tribune is always harsh on every car they review so dont take it personally. I cant recall them ever loving everything about any car they review.

2. Its a newspaper review, who cares

THR ZL1 #1 · 08-07-2012, 12:30 PM

Hey harsh reviews happen . . . but I honestly do not understand his comments . .

But leave it to a crappy paper from a crappy crooked town . .

Pro Stock John · 08-07-2012, 12:57 PM

I've read some of his other reviews, I don't think he's much of a muscle car guy, he was much more enthusiastic about various soccer-mom mobiles.

These cars are hard to back up without a back-up mirror I'd love one.

Mutant Racer · 08-07-2012, 03:14 PM

"If you live more than an hour away from that track, though, you may want to tow it there."

What a Muppet!

I don't get this visibility thing either, unless you're in a neck brace or completely unconscious all you have to do is stick your head out the sunroof and you're good.

These complaints make no sense to me.

08-06-2012, 09:02 PM	#4
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08-07-2012, 12:57 PM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've read some of his other reviews, I don't think he's much of a muscle car guy, he was much more enthusiastic about various soccer-mom mobiles. These cars are hard to back up without a back-up mirror I'd love one. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-04-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
5cents Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro SS - Black/CGM Stripes Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 437	Chicago Tribune ZL1 Review Interesting reading here on the ZL1. It's biggest drawback is the Camaro's visibility issues. For a little less money than a Corvette Grand Sport, the ZL1, at $56,295 (including a $900 destination charge and $1,300 gas-guzzler tax), is the baddest Camaro ever. http://www.chicagotribune.com/classi...,2420654.story

08-06-2012, 08:26 PM	#2
brucedd Account Suspended Drives: xxx Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: xxx Posts: 389	Wonder if this author ever really drove a ZL1. So many of his comments are hogwash!

08-06-2012, 09:15 PM	#5
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	I doubt he has driven a ZL1. There is no drone. The car is smoother than my GTO was in both tour and sport mode. Perfectly "streetable" - no need for a trailer. 20+ mpg on trips @ 70-74 mph.

08-06-2012, 09:19 PM	#6
phantom phantom Drives: 2012 ZL1 CRT 6M Join Date: May 2009 Location: depere, wi Posts: 143 View My Garage	Obviously copied information from a ZL1 brochure to put this crap together! Difficult to mange in traffic, no way man, shifts easily in traffic with great range per gear. I don't mine local traffic one bit!

08-06-2012, 09:39 PM	#7
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I think the reviewer has a suppressed love for a Prius.

08-07-2012, 08:39 AM	#8
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	OMG a review that doesnt Love the ZL1 it must be fake or hes never driven the car! Get the mob together! 1. the Tribune is always harsh on every car they review so dont take it personally. I cant recall them ever loving everything about any car they review. 2. Its a newspaper review, who cares

08-07-2012, 12:11 PM	#10
Godsplumber Drives: 2012 ZL1,Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 400 View My Garage	This guy doesnt know what hes talking about.

08-07-2012, 12:30 PM	#12
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	Hey harsh reviews happen . . . but I honestly do not understand his comments . . But leave it to a crappy paper from a crappy crooked town . .

08-07-2012, 03:14 PM	#14
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	"If you live more than an hour away from that track, though, you may want to tow it there." What a Muppet! I don't get this visibility thing either, unless you're in a neck brace or completely unconscious all you have to do is stick your head out the sunroof and you're good. These complaints make no sense to me.