Thinking about trading the camaro in for this - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dustin Clary · 07-12-2012, 11:01 AM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3104664239.html

Wanting to get some feedback on this. I am looking to start building my car collection and I think this would be a good start.

There were only 354 speedway white Z06's made in 2001 so it's kind of rare and it is something that I would be holding onto for a long time.

Good investment or not? Let me know what you think.

Sir Nuke · 07-12-2012, 11:07 AM

well if its something to hold onto as part of or start of your collection.....don't trade for it.....buy it out right, keep the camaro and drive it.

Ice Demon · 07-12-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

well if its something to hold onto as part of or start of your collection.....don't trade for it.....buy it out right, keep the camaro and drive it.

+1

strych9 · 07-12-2012, 11:18 AM

How can you start a collection if you trade your car? The idea is to add, not swap.

11TexaSS · 07-12-2012, 11:29 AM

I vote no. As nice as that vette is Its really not collection worthy, that's just my opinion. I'd go after something older that's actually collectible. Something like a 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition!! Or 1970 1/2 camaro split bumper.

BowtieBelle · 07-12-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 11TexaSS

I vote no. As nice as that vette is Its really not collection worthy, that's just my opinion. I'd go after something older that's actually collectible. Something like a 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition!! Or 1970 1/2 camaro split bumper.

boltmark · 07-12-2012, 11:34 AM

It's your car do as you please.

pyr0b0y · 07-12-2012, 11:37 AM

I say no, hold onto the camaro. I owned a 2001 Z06 as well, granted it was black, but I would look into a later model Z06. The '01 only had 405hp, opposed to 425hp the following years. Make sure you check out the engine, I know numerous people who had issues with the oil pressure staying constant. Granted, its a BLAST to drive on the streets....especially with no TC! I wish I stil had mine.

DRKS1D3 · 07-12-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by strych9

How can you start a collection if you trade your car? The idea is to add, not swap.

+1 It doesn't make any sense.

orangejuice · 07-12-2012, 11:49 AM

I wouldn't do it. Although I am not looking to start a collection as I am 24 yrs old. The only way I'd trade my SS is for a CTS V or a Z06 that was no older than a 09

davidcroft · 07-12-2012, 11:52 AM

nope. you will be missing USB, bluetooth, newer creature comforts. The interior of a C5 vette is very dated too. looks like mid 90-s from when they first came out in '97. I vote no! 38K miles is not collector worthy either.. its a weekend car.

Dustin Clary · 07-12-2012, 11:55 AM

It is sold. This is why I made the post though to get other opinions on the subject. Those who said trading it in is the wrong way to go, thank you. That would have been a mistake.

As far as it not being collectible I would have to disagree. It is rare that a 01 speedway white c5/z06 comes up for sale with miles that low, granted I would like to have a 20k mile car rather than a 38k mile car. 01 was the only year for speedway white c5/Z's. It may not be collectible now but I think it has a chance to be later down the road.

So the search continues I appreciate everyone's input and opinions.

GTUPONIT · 07-12-2012, 11:58 AM

Yes it is a Z06 but is it worth it? Not sure what trim level came in that package (1, 2, or 3 Z) They are great cars and lots of fun to drive. The quirks that come with them make the personality of the car. I had a 1995 ZR1 and wish I still had it. If the vehicle potentially had some sort of value as part of a collection, not sure you would find it on Craigslist. Something might be up with that. IMO

ShowSStopper · 07-12-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

How can you start a collection if you trade your car? The idea is to add, not swap.

There's a lot of irony in this post considering your signature...

Just giving you a hard time...I'm the same way.

OP, I was looking at C5 Z06 Vettes not long ago. Still want one. But all the ones I saw had hard miles for sure and were too much.

It's nice to have a limited production car. If you want it, go for it. Both cars are sweet...you can't lose.

07-12-2012, 11:01 AM	#1
Dustin Clary Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss/rs White/Inferno Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 View My Garage	Thinking about trading the camaro in for this http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3104664239.html Wanting to get some feedback on this. I am looking to start building my car collection and I think this would be a good start. There were only 354 speedway white Z06's made in 2001 so it's kind of rare and it is something that I would be holding onto for a long time. Good investment or not? Let me know what you think. __________________

07-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	well if its something to hold onto as part of or start of your collection.....don't trade for it.....buy it out right, keep the camaro and drive it. __________________

07-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	How can you start a collection if you trade your car? The idea is to add, not swap. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

07-12-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I say no, hold onto the camaro. I owned a 2001 Z06 as well, granted it was black, but I would look into a later model Z06. The '01 only had 405hp, opposed to 425hp the following years. Make sure you check out the engine, I know numerous people who had issues with the oil pressure staying constant. Granted, its a BLAST to drive on the streets....especially with no TC! I wish I stil had mine. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

07-12-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	I wouldn't do it. Although I am not looking to start a collection as I am 24 yrs old. The only way I'd trade my SS is for a CTS V or a Z06 that was no older than a 09 __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

07-12-2012, 11:29 AM	#5
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	I vote no. As nice as that vette is Its really not collection worthy, that's just my opinion. I'd go after something older that's actually collectible. Something like a 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition!! Or 1970 1/2 camaro split bumper.

07-12-2012, 11:34 AM	#7
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	It's your car do as you please.

07-12-2012, 11:52 AM	#11
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	nope. you will be missing USB, bluetooth, newer creature comforts. The interior of a C5 vette is very dated too. looks like mid 90-s from when they first came out in '97. I vote no! 38K miles is not collector worthy either.. its a weekend car. __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

07-12-2012, 11:55 AM	#12
Dustin Clary Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss/rs White/Inferno Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 View My Garage	It is sold. This is why I made the post though to get other opinions on the subject. Those who said trading it in is the wrong way to go, thank you. That would have been a mistake. As far as it not being collectible I would have to disagree. It is rare that a 01 speedway white c5/z06 comes up for sale with miles that low, granted I would like to have a 20k mile car rather than a 38k mile car. 01 was the only year for speedway white c5/Z's. It may not be collectible now but I think it has a chance to be later down the road. So the search continues I appreciate everyone's input and opinions. __________________

07-12-2012, 11:58 AM	#13
GTUPONIT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue & 2017 SS White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 245	Yes it is a Z06 but is it worth it? Not sure what trim level came in that package (1, 2, or 3 Z) They are great cars and lots of fun to drive. The quirks that come with them make the personality of the car. I had a 1995 ZR1 and wish I still had it. If the vehicle potentially had some sort of value as part of a collection, not sure you would find it on Craigslist. Something might be up with that. IMO