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08-06-2017, 10:01 PM
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Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: hilton head island
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who all daily drivers their ZL1?
curious if anyone out there does. or if I'm insane for contemplating it if I get this one I'm eyeing.
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08-06-2017, 10:12 PM
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Pay attention to details
Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: California
Posts: 54
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I drive mine everyday. I've had to many garage queens. I need to experience these awesome machines.
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08-06-2017, 10:43 PM
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1st Civ. Div.
Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Savannah, Ga
Posts: 2,726
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Daily driver here also.
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08-06-2017, 10:44 PM
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"BEASTM*DE"
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Everyday...
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08-07-2017, 02:11 AM
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Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 Camaro M6 Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 160
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Yep, if you have the budget to buy one, it is better to have the budget to run one.
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08-07-2017, 06:53 AM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013
Location: Slidell, La
Posts: 248
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Everyday.
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 SOLD 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 2013 ZL1 A6- Still completely stock. |
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08-07-2017, 07:30 AM
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Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 822
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1) Tires - Stock Goodyears are at the most good for a year of driving and then will be bald. (10 -12K miles per year). When I bought mine there was few options but now a better selection exists. Also they are evil in the cold and sucky in the rain. I would plan on replacing them in the first year of ownership. I have heard good things about the BFG as a daily driver tire. 2) MPG - sucks. I averaged across three years 14.6 MPG. To put in perspective my Z06 driving the same commute is getting 17.3 MPG. 3) Out of warranty repairs. Car is spendy to replace shocks, brakes, etc. Mine was under warranty and never needed these parts but something to consider. 4) Oil changes are 8 quarts of synthetic and it really needs to be done at a dealership due to the undertray. Dealerships hate to do these cars due to the undertray. I had a decent dealership that charged $90 a change but was quoted as high as $150. 5) Parking and curbs. The rims are unforgiving to any mistakes. Bump a curb and damage. Pull too far into a parking space and you will damage the nose. It is lower than 99% of parking bumpers. Overall the car was flawless running and I had no issues with over 31K miles on it. Would I do it again. Hell yes!! Sure there are some things to consider but it was worth those pains. Overall it was a blast and very comfortable with the mag ride and creature comforts. When I traded my car I was at 36 months old and 31K miles. So little over 10K per year. My trade value when compared to a low miles car (3000 miles on that car) it cost me 2K in trade value. Well worth 2K. If you can afford to operate the car.... 100% do it. I honestly don't understand those that don't drive them. BTW I DD my Z06. I have 12K on it now. Freaking amazing DD too.
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2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver
2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI |
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08-07-2017, 08:09 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: CA Bay Area
Posts: 248
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My car is a daily and I am happy with it.
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08-07-2017, 12:48 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 228
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I drive mine whenever I can, I try to keep it out of the rain. But I love driving it so why not? Such a fun car to drive.
Also, to the people who keep them in a garage all year and only see 500 miles you are missing out. But to each their own I guess.
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2013 Yellow Camaro ZL1
Purchased: (9/24/16) 5% Tint All Around 45% Tint on Windshield Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake Oracle Afterburner Tail Lights Oracle LED Sidemarkers RDP Tune TSP Long Tube Headers Forza Componenti 3-Way Exhaust Controller ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill |
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08-07-2017, 02:03 PM
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Shred Till I'm Dead
Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Killeen, Texas
Posts: 87
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I daily drive mine with heads/cam E85 and all associated mods, I sounds too good to not drive it!
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08-07-2017, 02:57 PM
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 Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Aston, PA
Posts: 398
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Daily driver through rain sleet and snow and whatever else gets thrown at me. Black in Black is spot on with the things to consider. I also have a set of SS wheels with all season tires that I put on from Nov-Mar/Apr. Helps save the more expensive tires and wheels.
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08-08-2017, 07:59 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 66
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13331 , everyday
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08-09-2017, 05:20 AM
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 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 38
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I just finished a road trip from Michigan to Montana and back, even visited British Columbia one day.
Very comfortable, not too loud or obnoxious, magnetic ride is amazing in the corners and at higher speeds and the car has no squeaks or rattles. Sure there are newer cars that want to tell on you to the authorities or your insurance company and even ones that get better mileage too. But you can't mistake the look of the ZL1. And I don't think you can beat it for its performance. |
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08-09-2017, 06:32 AM
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  Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 1,259
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Almost daily, except in the snow or rain (except when I get caught).
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