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geforce · 01-16-2015, 08:02 AM

Hey was wondering if anyone knows if there's a difference between the 2012 and 2013 ZL1 undercarriage or the car it self. I have two used black Zl1 picked out at to different dealers the 2012 is in the showroom and is $46,000 with 5,000 mile, the 2013 is outside with 11,000 miles at $42,000 they both are nice car, just wondering if someone would know if there was a change from the two years. Thanks

Whos_Drivin · 01-16-2015, 08:05 AM

My link on the 2013, CD player on the 2012...I think that's it.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-16-2015, 08:45 AM

I have been underneath both and there are no visual differences. The magnetic ride sensors are a different part # 2012 vs 2013. The rear view mirror is nicer in the 2013 and the center NAV unit.

geforce · 01-16-2015, 08:58 AM

Guess its the 2013 more miles but also $4,000 cheaper, trading in my 2010 SS while I can still get a descent trade amount for it down side its a 8 hour drive to go get it. Thanks Guys

Batman's ZL1 · 01-16-2015, 09:26 AM

I have a 2014 ZL1 manual. I was told that 2012 manual transmissions and before do not have "Hill Assist", as opposed to 2013 and older do. Check the 2012 owner's handbook to see if the 2012 has "Hill Assist" if it is a Manual Transmission.

RoadMonkey · 01-16-2015, 09:34 AM

I think they both covered it above...

You can't make a wrong choice with either, IMO. I did however like the bigger backup camera display on the dash on my '13 versus the small display on the mirror, but they both had pro's and con's. Let us know what you land on! And pics! we love pics!

RoadMonkey · 01-16-2015, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman's ZL1

I have a 2014 ZL1 manual. I was told that 2012 manual transmissions and before do not have "Hill Assist", as opposed to 2013 and older do. Check the 2012 owner's handbook to see if the 2012 has "Hill Assist" if it is a Manual Transmission.

I didn't even consider the option of A6 or M6... oops. "it's what you don't think of, not what you do think of" =)

Whos_Drivin · 01-16-2015, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman's ZL1

I have a 2014 ZL1 manual. I was told that 2012 manual transmissions and before do not have "Hill Assist", as opposed to 2013 and older do. Check the 2012 owner's handbook to see if the 2012 has "Hill Assist" if it is a Manual Transmission.

Correct...no hill assist on 2012s.

KaBoom1701 · 01-16-2015, 09:58 AM

IMHO 13' was the perfect year for the ZL1's

You get the benefit of the MyLink, frameless rearview mirror and a few other goodies listed above. The later models changed the rear taillights and so while not for me it's a personal call.

geforce · 01-16-2015, 04:37 PM

here is a few pic's love my SS but can't wait to get this BEAST

bobby35ny · 01-16-2015, 06:53 PM

Always run the VIN on these cars with GM, make sure warranty is still valid.
-Bobby

ss/rs/378 · 01-16-2015, 09:52 PM

That's the best part that you have to drive 80 miles to get her and enjoy every mile welcome to the PARTY!!!!

01-16-2015, 08:02 AM	#1
geforce Drives: 2010 SS1 LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fredonia Posts: 71	ZL1 2012 /2013 Hey was wondering if anyone knows if there's a difference between the 2012 and 2013 ZL1 undercarriage or the car it self. I have two used black Zl1 picked out at to different dealers the 2012 is in the showroom and is $46,000 with 5,000 mile, the 2013 is outside with 11,000 miles at $42,000 they both are nice car, just wondering if someone would know if there was a change from the two years. Thanks

01-16-2015, 08:45 AM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I have been underneath both and there are no visual differences. The magnetic ride sensors are a different part # 2012 vs 2013. The rear view mirror is nicer in the 2013 and the center NAV unit. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-16-2015, 09:34 AM	#6
RoadMonkey that's how we do it Drives: '20 ZL1 / A10 Shadow Gray Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 373 View My Garage	I think they both covered it above... You can't make a wrong choice with either, IMO. I did however like the bigger backup camera display on the dash on my '13 versus the small display on the mirror, but they both had pro's and con's. Let us know what you land on! And pics! we love pics! __________________ ..."It's All Good" -Todd formerly maddog360 -drives: '20 ZL1/A10 Shadow Gray -rides: Harley-Davidson FLHRSE5 110ci-aka Road King [COLOR=#ff0000][COLOR=black]'02 Camaro SS/SLP 6spd

01-16-2015, 09:58 AM	#9
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	IMHO 13' was the perfect year for the ZL1's You get the benefit of the MyLink, frameless rearview mirror and a few other goodies listed above. The later models changed the rear taillights and so while not for me it's a personal call. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-16-2015, 04:37 PM	#10
geforce Drives: 2010 SS1 LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fredonia Posts: 71	here is a few pic's love my SS but can't wait to get this BEAST Attached Images

01-16-2015, 08:05 AM	#2
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	My link on the 2013, CD player on the 2012...I think that's it.

01-16-2015, 08:58 AM	#4
geforce Drives: 2010 SS1 LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fredonia Posts: 71	Guess its the 2013 more miles but also $4,000 cheaper, trading in my 2010 SS while I can still get a descent trade amount for it down side its a 8 hour drive to go get it. Thanks Guys

01-16-2015, 09:26 AM	#5
Batman's ZL1 Batman's ZL1 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gotham City, Southern Calif. Posts: 8 View My Garage	I have a 2014 ZL1 manual. I was told that 2012 manual transmissions and before do not have "Hill Assist", as opposed to 2013 and older do. Check the 2012 owner's handbook to see if the 2012 has "Hill Assist" if it is a Manual Transmission.

01-16-2015, 06:53 PM	#11
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Always run the VIN on these cars with GM, make sure warranty is still valid. -Bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

01-16-2015, 09:52 PM	#12
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	That's the best part that you have to drive 80 miles to get her and enjoy every mile welcome to the PARTY!!!! __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.