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Old 05-21-2013, 12:42 PM   #1
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Upgrade mine or buy ZL1?

I have a 2011 SS/RS with somewhere around 12-17k miles I think (Its in storage while stationed in Italy) I potentially will be back in the states late 2014, I'm trying to decide wether I should drop 10-15k in supercharger and other upgrades (Engine parts, and ZL1 bumper), or sell mine and spend the money to just buy a new ZL1? I have done some mods now, lowered, 22" Diablo Angels, CAI, Muffler delete, new hood. Mine is also paid off.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:46 PM   #2
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:50 PM   #3
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I have a 2011 SS/RS with somewhere around 12-17k miles I think (Its in storage while stationed in Italy) I potentially will be back in the states late 2014, I'm trying to decide wether I should drop 10-15k in supercharger and other upgrades (Engine parts, and ZL1 bumper), or sell mine and spend the money to just buy a new ZL1? I have done some mods now, lowered, 22" Diablo Angels, CAI, Muffler delete, new hood. Mine is also paid off.
I'd go with the Zl1 :
- more powerful brakes
- upgraded suspension
- heavy duty rear end, axles
- better fuel pump
- supercharger warranted by Chevrolet

There are other advantages too, but these came to mind instantly.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:54 PM   #4
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:56 PM   #5
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Most upgrades you can find in the aftermarket can be better than what comes with the ZL1 -- coilovers, superchargers, etc. Plus an SS will be lighter. If you end up upgrading your Zl1, you would end up spending more anyway. If you want a warranty, then the ZL1 might be a better option, though some tuning shops might also offer one if you go with one of their packages. Since yours is paid off though, I would probably hold on to it. Don't think the benefit is worth going into more debt.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:56 PM   #6
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Thanks guys for reply, any idea who much I can get a fully loaded ZL1 out the door? I would hope to sell mine for 30-32k, not sure if that is a little to ambitious, but that would be the hope...
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:05 PM   #7
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:05 PM   #8
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Put 20k in your car u will end up with a better car. Fully loaded zl1 are in the 60+ range. I was in the same boat u where in. So went the with upgrading my 2010. My buddy's ss with a maggy and cam makes 638rwhp. If u want a warranty go with the zl1
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:18 PM   #9
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i would personally say zl1, but that is because I don't have the time for the modded ss
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:21 PM   #10
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I have a 2011 SS/RS with somewhere around 12-17k miles I think (Its in storage while stationed in Italy) I potentially will be back in the states late 2014, I'm trying to decide wether I should drop 10-15k in supercharger and other upgrades (Engine parts, and ZL1 bumper), or sell mine and spend the money to just buy a new ZL1? I have done some mods now, lowered, 22" Diablo Angels, CAI, Muffler delete, new hood. Mine is also paid off.
Depends how you are...If I bought a ZL1, I'd still want to upgrade the hell out of it. At least with my SS, I've been able to get the look, feel, and sound that I want for under $10k. If you are lucky you might get $30k in a private sale, so you'd need another $25-$30k to pay off the ZL1, when you could invest $15-20k into your current car and have a ZL1 killer. No offense to the ZL1...wish I could afford one.
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:22 PM   #11
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I would usually say go for the ZL1 but that's if you don't have a lot invested already in mods. It sounds like you do, so unless you're ready to put everything back to stock I'd stick w/ the SS.
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:23 PM   #12
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You can put all the money you want into a SS, and it's still just a SS ... Do it right and go with a ZL1, it's the best all around and balanced car for the money.
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:27 PM   #13
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Thanks guys for reply, any idea who much I can get a fully loaded ZL1 out the door? I would hope to sell mine for 30-32k, not sure if that is a little to ambitious, but that would be the hope...
Realistically you'll get about 25k for your car and a zl1 will be around 60k. I'd honestly work on your ss. 35k will surpass the zl1 in performance, look around and see if you can get a warranty to go with your package deal.
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:32 PM   #14
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Just did this exact thing

Get the ZL1 --no comparison

Modded your SS will lower the value on a trade in!
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