07-16-2013, 08:35 PM | #1 |
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Convince me to buy a ZL1! I have driven two so far. One was very average and actually felt slow (cold night, car had 12 miles on it). 2nd one (different dealer) CRT, was extremely fast, about 90 degrees and chirped thru 3rd gear and back end was constantly breaking loose. Both cars were in whatever mode when you initially start the car up. Im highly considering buying an SS or 1LE and do headers, cam, magnaflow 3" and suspension upgrades.
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07-16-2013, 08:49 PM | #2 | |
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07-16-2013, 08:50 PM | #3 |
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Nah. You got to want one. If someone needs to convince you to buy a $60k car, you'll always regret it. I wanted one and bought one. Didn't need or want anyone else's opinion, its my car payment so my decision. I did ask if $3k off sticker was a good deal, but in the end it's always your decision.
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07-16-2013, 09:03 PM | #4 | |
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07-16-2013, 09:24 PM | #5 |
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If driving it didn't convince you, you shouldn't buy one.
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07-16-2013, 09:27 PM | #6 | |
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baron just went 10.36 at 135 with boltons
But im with cvp33 if we got to convince you to buy one your mind is made up already. you prolly drove a heat soaked zl1 .
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07-16-2013, 09:33 PM | #7 | |
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07-16-2013, 09:41 PM | #8 |
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I don't understnd how a ZL1 could feel "average."
Better to consider what you are comfortable with rather than what we have to say. Either you feel "it" or you don't. |
07-16-2013, 09:43 PM | #9 |
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One might have had low octane gas in it which might explain the difference in performance.
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07-16-2013, 09:43 PM | #10 |
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like Sven59 said if driving it didnt convince you its not for you, i fell in love as soon as i walked in the showroom floor
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07-16-2013, 09:46 PM | #11 |
Don't buy it, you're not ZL1 market type. SS upgrade guys were not Chevy's target buyer when they designed the ZL1.
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07-16-2013, 10:02 PM | #12 |
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Why wouldn't you just buy the faster one?
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07-16-2013, 10:04 PM | #13 |
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The first Camaro I ever drove was an SS on a test drive. The dealer tried to get me to buy then and there. I told them no that I'm wanting something with more power. A few days later I test drove a ZL1. And now I get my ZL1 around my Birthday next year. Get whatever you are comfortable and happy with. Noone should have to talk you into it. It will be your car and noone elses.
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07-16-2013, 10:16 PM | #14 |
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I drove a SS and was not impressed at all with it. I am a GM guy and would not buy anything else. I have owned vettes in the past and liked them but when GM came out with the ZL1 I did not even test drive one,I ordered one! I knew it had to be the best camaro GM ever built and I did not even think twice about ordering it. All I can say to you is I am totally impressed with the car. Besides,you will get more people wanting to look at your ZL1!
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