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VegasZL1 · 09-06-2012, 12:32 PM

I owned four Silverados in a row before this car. I've always been a truck kind of guy, but lately it seems like I don't even use them for what they're for - so I threw in the towel (for the time being) and boy am I glad I did!

It's crazy how almost every person you drive by stares at your car. Yesterday, it really hit home though. When I pulled in the driveway after getting home from work, I sat in the car and finished what I was listening to on the radio. As I got out, my neighbor and his son (who drives a Black Camaro LT) were standing at the end of the driveway. "I thought I heard your car so I ran out here to see if I could take a look!" What a great feeling. He asked if I'd start it so of course I did. The look on their faces was priceless. I would imagine it was probably akin to what mine looked like when I heard it start for the first time.

The other thing that cracks me up is people constantly trying to race me (some in futility, some with a fighting chance up until this point). Before I even got it home from the dealership I had some guy in a GT Mustang messing with me. That was funny. Then, I was taking somebody for a ride in it that evening, and some guy on like a GSXR 600 or something was trying to race me from a light. I actually messed with him a bit and I think he was surprised that this 4000+ lb car was actually keeping up with him...

Anyway, just wanted to share a couple of my experiences thus far, and proclaim my love for my ZL1.

BNB · 09-06-2012, 12:33 PM

When my wife is done with school a ZL1 will be in my driveway,period! They are beautiful beasts!

Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

2010 SSRS · 09-06-2012, 12:39 PM

I can't wait to get a ZL1

DangerZL1 · 09-06-2012, 01:22 PM

Definately an attention getter. I had an enjoyable conversation with the AC repairman about the ZL1 when he saw it in my garage yesterday. Its nice to talk to someone who's familiar with the car. The downside is I was paying him by the hour.

tonyfred · 09-06-2012, 02:01 PM

It is surprising as to how many people are aware of the ZL1. Everytime I get out of mine someone says "That's the big boy with the supercharger, right?" (or something along those lines).
I am in a local car club and the guys with the older muscle cars are getting very tired of the ZL1 getting all of the attention at the cruise in and shows.
Someone even made a motion to deduct points from "newer" cars at the last meeting. No doubt it was aimed at me.
No biggie to me. I dont need a trophy to know I am driving one of the most remarkable vehicles ever built.

CanadianZL1#992 · 09-06-2012, 09:23 PM

I was driving mine around my home town on the Friday of the weekend we have our yearly show and shine. I was waved into the lot all the show cars were on and asked to park awhile. Had about 30 people around the car in 10 minutes. Pretty much everyone of them telling me about the first time they saw my car in town. As it would happen a local company had a mobile chassis dyno on the lot and asked if I'd consider running my car. I said why not, as I pulled the car toward the dyno a LARGE crowd started to form. They did 2 pulls, it was 27C and 30% humidity and the car still pulled 490 RWHP/470RWTQ. I've got kind of a cool story with my car to. It came off the assembly line at 4:32 on may 3 ..... My 41st birthday. I always wanted a badass black camaro,almost bought a 91 Z28 1LE when I was 20 but could not afford insurance and had to pass. Then marriage and 4 kids killed any camaro plans for a while,finally the timing was right and just my luck Chevy was producing the BADDEST CAMARO EVER!!!!!!!!!

sammyv · 09-07-2012, 06:10 AM

Great story! Auto or stick?

Z4me · 09-07-2012, 08:19 AM

Great stories thx for sharing everyone. What can I say to what's already been
said on this thread. I just love looking at and driving my ZL1, this is just an awesome car. Thank you Chevy and to all those who make this car a reality for
us to enjoy.

CanadianZL1#992 · 09-07-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sammyv

Great story! Auto or stick?

Thanks, I got the manual trans, sunroof, ecf hood, dark grey stripe which ended up just on the trunk and spoiler because of the sunroof.

BamaPam165 · 09-07-2012, 11:23 PM

Congratulations! The ZL1 is an awesome car. And you are so right about the looks people give you...it's like nothing they have ever seen before. So glad real muscle cars are making a come back. And yes, this is one wife the loves the Camaro's as much (maybe even more!) as my husband!!

Richy_Rich · 09-08-2012, 07:40 AM

Very cool to have a little recognition for such a respectable product like the ZL1.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-12-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4me

Great stories thx for sharing everyone. What can I say to what's already been
said on this thread. I just love looking at and driving my ZL1, this is just an awesome car. Thank you Chevy and to all those who make this car a reality for
us to enjoy.

Thank you for the feedback! We are glad you love your ZL1!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

CanadianZL1#992 · 09-12-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Thank you for the feedback! We are glad you love your ZL1!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Thank you guys for producing such an BAD ASS car. The one I got #992 was produced on my birthday. I'll never be able to part with it. I know it sucks for a lot of people trying to get their hands on one,especially in Canada, but I like having the only one around my area. Does that make me a bad person????? I was offered 10000 dollars cash over what I paid if I'd give the car up the day it hit the dealership, I just said no thanks and turned and walked away!!!!

LWM · 09-12-2012, 07:06 PM

Congrads. Yes.. those ZL 1 s are super awesome. Problem ...there is simply no way to give up my 2010 2SS/RS ZL 550......just too attached!

09-06-2012, 12:32 PM	#1
VegasZL1 Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 137 View My Garage	I've never owned a car like this before... I owned four Silverados in a row before this car. I've always been a truck kind of guy, but lately it seems like I don't even use them for what they're for - so I threw in the towel (for the time being) and boy am I glad I did! It's crazy how almost every person you drive by stares at your car. Yesterday, it really hit home though. When I pulled in the driveway after getting home from work, I sat in the car and finished what I was listening to on the radio. As I got out, my neighbor and his son (who drives a Black Camaro LT) were standing at the end of the driveway. "I thought I heard your car so I ran out here to see if I could take a look!" What a great feeling. He asked if I'd start it so of course I did. The look on their faces was priceless. I would imagine it was probably akin to what mine looked like when I heard it start for the first time. The other thing that cracks me up is people constantly trying to race me (some in futility, some with a fighting chance up until this point). Before I even got it home from the dealership I had some guy in a GT Mustang messing with me. That was funny. Then, I was taking somebody for a ride in it that evening, and some guy on like a GSXR 600 or something was trying to race me from a light. I actually messed with him a bit and I think he was surprised that this 4000+ lb car was actually keeping up with him... Anyway, just wanted to share a couple of my experiences thus far, and proclaim my love for my ZL1.

09-06-2012, 12:39 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I can't wait to get a ZL1 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-06-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	It is surprising as to how many people are aware of the ZL1. Everytime I get out of mine someone says "That's the big boy with the supercharger, right?" (or something along those lines). I am in a local car club and the guys with the older muscle cars are getting very tired of the ZL1 getting all of the attention at the cruise in and shows. Someone even made a motion to deduct points from "newer" cars at the last meeting. No doubt it was aimed at me. No biggie to me. I dont need a trophy to know I am driving one of the most remarkable vehicles ever built. __________________

09-07-2012, 08:19 AM	#8
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	Great stories thx for sharing everyone. What can I say to what's already been said on this thread. I just love looking at and driving my ZL1, this is just an awesome car. Thank you Chevy and to all those who make this car a reality for us to enjoy. __________________

09-08-2012, 07:40 AM	#11
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Very cool to have a little recognition for such a respectable product like the ZL1. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

09-06-2012, 12:33 PM	#2
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	When my wife is done with school a ZL1 will be in my driveway,period! They are beautiful beasts! Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

09-06-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Definately an attention getter. I had an enjoyable conversation with the AC repairman about the ZL1 when he saw it in my garage yesterday. Its nice to talk to someone who's familiar with the car. The downside is I was paying him by the hour.

09-06-2012, 09:23 PM	#6
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	I was driving mine around my home town on the Friday of the weekend we have our yearly show and shine. I was waved into the lot all the show cars were on and asked to park awhile. Had about 30 people around the car in 10 minutes. Pretty much everyone of them telling me about the first time they saw my car in town. As it would happen a local company had a mobile chassis dyno on the lot and asked if I'd consider running my car. I said why not, as I pulled the car toward the dyno a LARGE crowd started to form. They did 2 pulls, it was 27C and 30% humidity and the car still pulled 490 RWHP/470RWTQ. I've got kind of a cool story with my car to. It came off the assembly line at 4:32 on may 3 ..... My 41st birthday. I always wanted a badass black camaro,almost bought a 91 Z28 1LE when I was 20 but could not afford insurance and had to pass. Then marriage and 4 kids killed any camaro plans for a while,finally the timing was right and just my luck Chevy was producing the BADDEST CAMARO EVER!!!!!!!!!

09-07-2012, 06:10 AM	#7
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 567	Great story! Auto or stick?

09-07-2012, 11:23 PM	#10
BamaPam165 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1...SOLD Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 48 View My Garage	Congratulations! The ZL1 is an awesome car. And you are so right about the looks people give you...it's like nothing they have ever seen before. So glad real muscle cars are making a come back. And yes, this is one wife the loves the Camaro's as much (maybe even more!) as my husband!!

09-12-2012, 07:06 PM	#14
LWM Drives: #54 ZL 550 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS,GIF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Congrads. Yes.. those ZL 1 s are super awesome. Problem ...there is simply no way to give up my 2010 2SS/RS ZL 550......just too attached!