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RandyT · 10-12-2014, 12:48 PM

Local dealer has a Red Hot Z/28 on the way and I'm thinking of getting it (trading in my 12 SS)
I only driver 12 miles each way to work and only have about 6 months a year to enjoy it.

Will do some track but mostly driving to and from work and driving in the mountains (we have some GREAT mountain roads)

Have a 2nd car and a Ducati to also drive

Is it worth the the chance to own one of these beauties?

brt3 · 10-12-2014, 12:58 PM

YES. if you can make the finances work, this is a car you won't regret buying. IMHO, of course...

[do NOT pay above retail, though]

soulsea · 10-12-2014, 01:31 PM

As long as your commute isn't just sitting in a traffic jam, it would be a fun ride to have as a daily driver ... I'd take the splitter offf tho for DD so you don't have to worry about it scraping driveways.

RoadMonkey · 10-12-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brt3

YES. if you can make the finances work, this is a car you won't regret buying. IMHO, of course...

[do NOT pay above retail, though]

+1

Let us know what happens

pickwithaustin · 10-12-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyT

Is it worth the the chance to own one of these beauties?

On a forum for Camaros, would you expect a reply of, "No, not worth it." ???

Zslash28 · 10-12-2014, 03:24 PM

Having just drove mine half way cross country, yes, a daily driver it can be. Touring mode, and the seats make for a comfortable ride.

12 miles each way to work, I would hardly consider calling it a daily driver. Even if I had a NASCAR, a 12 miles trip to and from work would be enjoyable.

TonyNDeb · 10-13-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

On a forum for Camaros, would you expect a reply of, "No, not worth it." ???

And a Z/28 specific forum at that.

RandyT · 10-13-2014, 05:06 PM

Actually I have received some PMs advising me against it, maybe I should have gone to a Mustang site and ask the same question.
Getting a 5th Gen Z/28 owners opinion is what I was seeking not the opinion 5 year olds

soulsea · 10-13-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyT

Getting a 5th Gen Z/28 owners opinion is what I was seeking not the opinion 5 year olds

What are you talking about?

Zslash28 · 10-13-2014, 05:25 PM

PMs from owners? It is not that bad of a ride honestly. I'm trying to find reasons to drive this car. But I also have 2 other true daily cars. I had some reservations, but after a few hundred miles and the excitement wore off a little I started to evaluate how well the car feels. It does track bad road surfaces, which can be a little unnerving. Otherwise it is predictable and comfortable.
A few complaints I have would be the over the shoulder view during backing, and the sun visors are useless. Nit picking items, the red/white/and blue lights in the rear view mirror cause me to double take at night. And the toggle switches on the steering wheel seem out of place with the push buttons surrounding them.

Zenthusiast · 10-13-2014, 06:01 PM

To me the single biggest variable in your decision should road surface quality. On decent roads the car is easily used as a DD - I do a similar distance to work and back in the Z/28 once or twice a week. However, if the roads are rutted, pot-holed, and/or have significant surface irregularity/bumps you are better served with a more compliant suspension and narrower tires.

nickswe · 10-13-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zenthusiast

To me the single biggest variable in your decision should road surface quality. On decent roads the car is easily used as a DD - I do a similar distance to work and back in the Z/28 once or twice a week. However, if the roads are rutted, pot-holed, and/or have significant surface irregularity/bumps you are better served with a more compliant suspension and narrower tires.

I agree with this. I use my ZL1 as a dd here in Dallas and the roads here are from hell! I hate the roads in Dallas they are worse than old poorly developed countries in far East! I would love to drive it around in Salt Lake city where I work a lot. Sadly I've only had rentals up there.

Harryoz · 10-14-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zenthusiast

To me the single biggest variable in your decision should road surface quality. On decent roads the car is easily used as a DD - I do a similar distance to work and back in the Z/28 once or twice a week. However, if the roads are rutted, pot-holed, and/or have significant surface irregularity/bumps you are better served with a more compliant suspension and narrower tires.

Echo this. I DD mine and have no complaints re suspension setup or width or tramlining with the front tyres - but the roads here are excellent.

I'm also used to DD less comfortable cars so accepted the compromise a long time ago

Adrian97c · 10-14-2014, 06:54 AM

$75k is cheap

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10-12-2014, 12:48 PM	#1
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	Daily Driver? Local dealer has a Red Hot Z/28 on the way and I'm thinking of getting it (trading in my 12 SS) I only driver 12 miles each way to work and only have about 6 months a year to enjoy it. Will do some track but mostly driving to and from work and driving in the mountains (we have some GREAT mountain roads) Have a 2nd car and a Ducati to also drive Is it worth the the chance to own one of these beauties?

10-12-2014, 12:58 PM	#2
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	YES. if you can make the finances work, this is a car you won't regret buying. IMHO, of course... [do NOT pay above retail, though] __________________ Last edited by brt3; 10-12-2014 at 01:08 PM.

10-14-2014, 06:54 AM	#14
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	$75k is cheap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

10-12-2014, 01:31 PM	#3
soulsea Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt Pleasant SC Posts: 252	As long as your commute isn't just sitting in a traffic jam, it would be a fun ride to have as a daily driver ... I'd take the splitter offf tho for DD so you don't have to worry about it scraping driveways.

10-12-2014, 03:24 PM	#6
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Having just drove mine half way cross country, yes, a daily driver it can be. Touring mode, and the seats make for a comfortable ride. 12 miles each way to work, I would hardly consider calling it a daily driver. Even if I had a NASCAR, a 12 miles trip to and from work would be enjoyable.

10-13-2014, 05:06 PM	#8
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	Actually I have received some PMs advising me against it, maybe I should have gone to a Mustang site and ask the same question. Getting a 5th Gen Z/28 owners opinion is what I was seeking not the opinion 5 year olds

10-13-2014, 05:25 PM	#10
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	PMs from owners? It is not that bad of a ride honestly. I'm trying to find reasons to drive this car. But I also have 2 other true daily cars. I had some reservations, but after a few hundred miles and the excitement wore off a little I started to evaluate how well the car feels. It does track bad road surfaces, which can be a little unnerving. Otherwise it is predictable and comfortable. A few complaints I have would be the over the shoulder view during backing, and the sun visors are useless. Nit picking items, the red/white/and blue lights in the rear view mirror cause me to double take at night. And the toggle switches on the steering wheel seem out of place with the push buttons surrounding them.

10-13-2014, 06:01 PM	#11
Zenthusiast Drives: '14 Z/28 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Zed St. Posts: 45	To me the single biggest variable in your decision should road surface quality. On decent roads the car is easily used as a DD - I do a similar distance to work and back in the Z/28 once or twice a week. However, if the roads are rutted, pot-holed, and/or have significant surface irregularity/bumps you are better served with a more compliant suspension and narrower tires.