SHould I get a new ZL1 or a Corvette Z06? Vote for which you think.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maro99 · 07-05-2011, 11:02 PM

I will be selling my SS for various reasons, one of them being to save up some money for a deposit on either a new ZL1 when they are released or a used 2006+ Corvette Z06. Obviously im on a Camaro forum so the opinions may be a bit bias but I would still like to here some honest opinions. While the ZL1 will be brand new the Z06 would most likely be a 2006 or 2007 with approx 15 to 20k miles since I can not afford a brand new Z06. I would be paying anywhere from 42 to 49K for the Z06 while the new ZL1 will most likley be a liitle bit more but will also be new. Here is an example of a Z06 that I would be interested in buying just to give you an idea of what I would be looking at. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...item2c5db58337

So, which would you get? All opinions and comments are welcome.

10spokess · 07-05-2011, 11:27 PM

You could go faster and handle a lot better for a cheaper price with the Z06. Plus the fact that I am a sucker when it comes to Z06's my dad got a Speedway White one back in 2001 and ever since then I have always love the Z06's

Scarrzz · 07-05-2011, 11:33 PM

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I voted for what I want. I love Camaro, so ZL1 is pretty close to my idea of perfection.

You should choose based on what you love.

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Indpowr · 07-05-2011, 11:36 PM

Vette is a different car, amazing, light, fast. ZL is amazing for what it is too.

Rick 2000 · 07-05-2011, 11:37 PM

I am owner of a 2007 ZO 6 ( purchased new 11/20/06 ) , that car is scary fast .
Car and driver magazine manage 3.4 sec 0-60 mph .

Maro99 · 07-06-2011, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the votes and opinions everyone. Keep em coming

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Originally Posted by 10spokess

You could go faster and handle a lot better for a cheaper price with the Z06. Plus the fact that I am a sucker when it comes to Z06's my dad got a Speedway White one back in 2001 and ever since then I have always love the Z06's

Yeah I agree, im leaning more to the vette but am still on the fence.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

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I voted for what I want. I love Camaro, so ZL1 is pretty close to my idea of perfection.

You should choose based on what you love.

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Problem is I would love to have either of them.. If only I could afford both lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

Vette is a different car, amazing, light, fast. ZL is amazing for what it is too.

You didnt vote but im guessing if you didnt have either car you would go with the vette?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick 2000

I am owner of a 2007 ZO 6 ( purchased new 11/20/06 ) , that car is scary fast .
Car and driver magazine manage 3.4 sec 0-60 mph .

Yeah 3.4 sec. is a blur.

Indpowr · 07-06-2011, 12:26 AM

Vette over the Camaro and both of mine are modded..

brandi576 · 07-06-2011, 12:32 AM

I vote the Zl1 just because I've had a love for camaros ever since I was a little girl, plus I just have never been a fan of the vette

jasycz28 · 07-06-2011, 12:38 AM

I would own a Z06 if I didn't have little ones. Even though they haven't been in the back seat yet. Just incase I need it.

Overflow · 07-06-2011, 07:13 AM

ZL1. It Just seems more exclusive than a Z06.

Bo Tie 1 · 07-06-2011, 07:29 AM

I would say ZO6. I own a 05 Vette Z51 and 2011 SS if it came down to picking one over the other I would have to take the Vette. But that's just me.

Love em both.

Ltdodge · 07-06-2011, 07:31 AM

neither, do a 2008 or newer z06.

i am also going to get a z06 next year and been doing research. the 2006 had some clutch issues and the 2007 models had some bad lifter issues. 2008 has had no known issues. i am getting a 2008 or newer model.

Crowley · 07-06-2011, 08:13 AM

If you don't need the back seat .. Z06 all the way!!

Crowley

Wondering · 07-06-2011, 08:31 AM

While I voted for the Camaro,it all depends on how deep your love for the Camaro runs. If looked at from a pure performance perspective,it's a no brainer. The Z06 will run away from the ZL1 in any conceivable performance test.

But there's a lot more to a car than just pure speed. If not,we'd all be driving F bodies blown w/meth. You have to take into account which car revs YOUR engine more when you look at it,as well as which is more fun to you and your driving style.

Good luck with whatever you decide,both are fantastic automobiles.

View Poll Results: Which would you pick?
2006 or 2007 Corvette Z06	64	34.04%
New ZL1 Camaro	120	63.83%
Other car in same price range (Please specify)	4	2.13%
Voters: 188. You may not vote on this poll

07-05-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
Maro99 Drives: Heel toe express.. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Charleston, S.C Posts: 1,500	SHould I get a new ZL1 or a Corvette Z06? Vote for which you think.. I will be selling my SS for various reasons, one of them being to save up some money for a deposit on either a new ZL1 when they are released or a used 2006+ Corvette Z06. Obviously im on a Camaro forum so the opinions may be a bit bias but I would still like to here some honest opinions. While the ZL1 will be brand new the Z06 would most likely be a 2006 or 2007 with approx 15 to 20k miles since I can not afford a brand new Z06. I would be paying anywhere from 42 to 49K for the Z06 while the new ZL1 will most likley be a liitle bit more but will also be new. Here is an example of a Z06 that I would be interested in buying just to give you an idea of what I would be looking at. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...item2c5db58337 So, which would you get? All opinions and comments are welcome. __________________ Camaro SOLD :( Last edited by Maro99; 07-05-2011 at 11:39 PM.

07-05-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	You could go faster and handle a lot better for a cheaper price with the Z06. Plus the fact that I am a sucker when it comes to Z06's my dad got a Speedway White one back in 2001 and ever since then I have always love the Z06's __________________

07-05-2011, 11:33 PM	#3
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. I voted for what I want. I love Camaro, so ZL1 is pretty close to my idea of perfection. You should choose based on what you love. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

07-06-2011, 12:32 AM	#8
brandi576 Drives: 2010 synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: seymour indiana Posts: 314 View My Garage	I vote the Zl1 just because I've had a love for camaros ever since I was a little girl, plus I just have never been a fan of the vette __________________

07-05-2011, 11:36 PM	#4
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Vette is a different car, amazing, light, fast. ZL is amazing for what it is too.

07-05-2011, 11:37 PM	#5
Rick 2000 Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 89	I am owner of a 2007 ZO 6 ( purchased new 11/20/06 ) , that car is scary fast . Car and driver magazine manage 3.4 sec 0-60 mph .

07-06-2011, 12:26 AM	#7
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Vette over the Camaro and both of mine are modded..

07-06-2011, 12:38 AM	#9
jasycz28 J.Sick Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 958	I would own a Z06 if I didn't have little ones. Even though they haven't been in the back seat yet. Just incase I need it. __________________ "J.Sick" 2010 Camaro 2SS

07-06-2011, 07:13 AM	#10
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	ZL1. It Just seems more exclusive than a Z06. __________________

07-06-2011, 07:29 AM	#11
Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	I would say ZO6. I own a 05 Vette Z51 and 2011 SS if it came down to picking one over the other I would have to take the Vette. But that's just me. Love em both.

07-06-2011, 07:31 AM	#12
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	neither, do a 2008 or newer z06. i am also going to get a z06 next year and been doing research. the 2006 had some clutch issues and the 2007 models had some bad lifter issues. 2008 has had no known issues. i am getting a 2008 or newer model. __________________

07-06-2011, 08:13 AM	#13
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	If you don't need the back seat .. Z06 all the way!! Crowley __________________

07-06-2011, 08:31 AM	#14
Wondering Drives: Z06,GS Vert,Ford GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 278	While I voted for the Camaro,it all depends on how deep your love for the Camaro runs. If looked at from a pure performance perspective,it's a no brainer. The Z06 will run away from the ZL1 in any conceivable performance test. But there's a lot more to a car than just pure speed. If not,we'd all be driving F bodies blown w/meth. You have to take into account which car revs YOUR engine more when you look at it,as well as which is more fun to you and your driving style. Good luck with whatever you decide,both are fantastic automobiles.

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