Has anyone consider other cars? If so, which...

[hv92]

whew... too many to list.
2012 Srt8 charger, 2012 300 srt8, maserati granturismo and quattroporte gts just to name a few. Have only 7000 miles on the GTR as of now. Waiting to get up close to a zl1.

[IcePick06]

I need a 2+2 coupe so it was ZL1, 2009 GTR, or 2008+ M3

[Coolidge]

Originally Posted by Tally Ho

2002-04 911TT coupe
2003 Ferrari 360 coupe
2004 Viper conv.
2009 ZR1
2012 Challenger SRT8 392

I ruled out the 911 and the 360 due to maintenance costs. The Viper due to it not being a suitable DD. I already have a 600hp supercharged Vette and the top goes down unlike the ZR1. The Challenger lost by not being supercharged and a convertible. It was a close second.

Wise man, my brother had a Ferrari 360 for about 3 months and sold it, the maint costs WOW!

[DangerZL1]

2012 Challenger SRT, 2013 Cayman S, Camaro SS, and possibly a BMW 335.

[joey0480]

2011 Mustang GT, 2010 Camaro SS M6 (but went with the A6), EVO X (had an EVO VIII but I don't feel it fits me anymore...and not to knock anyone...but feels like a car someone in their early 20's should have), Ford Raptor, F-150 Ecoboost

[99firehawk]

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

2012 Challenger SRT, 2013 Cayman S, Camaro SS, and possibly a BMW 335.

My neighbor has a 2012 Cayman S with some performance goodies (PCM swap, etc from a performance Porsche dealer) and man is that car quick and balanced!!

There is a lot to say for a lite car with nice power.

[Z4me]

Yes Z28 but I'm tired of waiting, so living for the moment.
Second would be a Buick grand national GNX with low
milelage.

[2010SSRSM6]

If it wasn't so ugly, '13 Super Snake
If it wasn't so big , SRT8 Challenger
If money was no object:
ZR1 Centennial Edition, Porsche Carrera GT, Porsche GT2, Audi R8 GT.




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[adamgl]

Originally Posted by JohnZL1

Coming from a 2001 SS, I was thinking really hard about taking the plunge for a ZL1. But given the price of entry I started looked at low miles used Z06's. I ended up buying a practically new 2009 for about $4k less than I would have paid for a ZL1 optioned to my liking. Something about 505 HP naturally aspirated that really did it for me. The other thing was the interior...I absolutely love the 3LZ leather interior in my Z.

I still can't wait to see a ZL1 in person. What a completely bad a$$ car. More than anything, it amazes me that GM was able to make such a capable car out of the ZL1 given its 4,100lb mass -- no small engineering feat.



At least I stayed in the family!

Great choice, low miles used Z06. Then mod for more HP to match the handling.

[Mr.R]

I drove a CTS-V manual + auto, MB C63 AMG coupe, Cayman R, BMW M3 manual. The M3 was closest to my heart for pure driving performance in a 4 seater (as I have a kid and wife requirements). The next one was the CTS-V but it has no soul/sound. It drives great in a manual though - much better than the automatic. All of the above are $15k + more and not worth it. I thought about the GT500 but you can't test-drive one + I've always considered it mostly a straight line + show car not a fun/drivers car.
Reading everything available about the ZL1 adn seeing it au the autoshow, I think I'll be excited with my choice!! I know I'm looking forward to it!

[whistle pig]

JohnZL1, nice.....

When it comes to the most "bang for your buck" muscle car you have to be wearing blinders to only see the ZL1.

The Boss seems to be a much better buy, I just wish I liked the looks anywhere near as much as the ZL1.

[DangerZL1]

Originally Posted by 99firehawk

My neighbor has a 2012 Cayman S with some performance goodies (PCM swap, etc from a performance Porsche dealer) and man is that car quick and balanced!!

There is a lot to say for a lite car with nice power.

Yeah, Caymans are always top ranked when it comes to handling and there's a redesigned model coming out in 13. It's a solid low 13 second car that gets great gas mileage with a perfect interior layout. With the auto trans, they push $70 or more with almost no other options. A sexy car, but still not a V8-powered muscle car.

[soniccj7]

Chevy Sonic, and not because it matches my name. It would not be in place of my Camaro, just a cheap commuter car.

[GoldenBear]

I was thinking about purchasing a 1968 Z28 Convertible, but I decided that I didn't want to spend that much money on another vehicle that I wouldn't drive that often.