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MrRaZ28 · 10-11-2017, 01:00 PM

Hey guys,

After years of drooling over 5th gens, and more specifically the Z/28 when they announced it, I finally managed to get my stuff together and got lucky!

I was looking at 2 different 2015 white ones down in Houston that had 2900 and 8200 miles respectively, but they were just outside of my price range and would have required a sizable down payment.. so I looked at 2014 at random and found this old girl. 43k miles on her, but all daily driven, no track. One owner, older gentleman, who ended up trading her in because he couldn't push the clutch any more. There's the usual paint scuffs etc. for the mileage, but I don't care. I'll repaint at some point down the line like I did with my 92 LS swapped Camaro I built.

By far the absolute best thing I have ever owned. I drove it back up from Austin averaging 22.7 mpg, and barely even having to lift a finger, even though it was on 35. Such a blast, so much control, and such a looker. It's a good thing my wife knows I love her as much as I do, otherwise she might get jealous with how I look at this car. Made it even better that I got her for a song.. damn near stole it.

And, before anyone says anything, I have all relevant threads, posts, and pdf's saved/bookmarked. I've read so much on the car since I got it last week that I'm overflowing with knowledge.

1970judge · 10-11-2017, 02:29 PM

Nice!!! High miles, I like it. Its been used, just how it should be, not stashed in a bubble.

karve · 10-11-2017, 02:36 PM

Great story. Congrats, enjoy and be safe!

MrRaZ28 · 10-11-2017, 03:06 PM

For having the miles she does, she's in amazing shape, although I am getting more noise from the rear than I am comfortable with... even with everyone else having it. So, she's getting new fluid tonight. Splitter is in superb condition, amazingly.

frenchsquared · 10-11-2017, 03:55 PM

Mine was very loud in the rear from day one. I added dynomat to the trunk. nothing is wrong. there is just no sound deadening in the trunk or under the seat.

Z/28Dan · 10-11-2017, 03:58 PM

Outstanding. I can only imagine what a $steal$ that was.

It's good to hear it's driving so well with those miles. Not that I have any doubts, but I hope to be at that level someday with mine.

Welcome to the club!

MrRaZ28 · 10-11-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchsquared

Mine was very loud in the rear from day one. I added dynomat to the trunk. nothing is wrong. there is just no sound deadening in the trunk or under the seat.

It's only on low-speed tight turns. I know they are noisy.. can't have helical gears and NOT get noise, but it's also for my peace of mind. The first owner took care of it, but I saw no service record for the rear and it's only a quart. I build and repair all of my own stuff anyway, so it's only like an hour of my time to make absolute sure.

Dan, I really got out of there like a bandit. $35.5k for it.

FLOW TIE · 10-11-2017, 04:44 PM

Congrats!
Come see us in DFW on our next get together!

MrRaZ28 · 10-11-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FLOW TIE

Congrats!
Come see us in DFW on our next get together!

Totally. Let me know when/where! I go to the NTTGA meets with my 92 as much as I can, and now that I have the Z I might as well with you guys!

Zslash28 · 10-11-2017, 08:35 PM

Welcome to the Z/28 family!!!

Raven87 · 10-12-2017, 06:27 AM

Congratulations and welcome! Nice car - you certainly picked the best color!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-12-2017, 09:42 AM

Looks real good for that many Mi, enjoy your new ride.

1970judge · 10-12-2017, 11:08 AM

Side bar: pics of the Berlinetta?

Supercup · 10-12-2017, 12:10 PM

Congrats on the new ride - enjoy it!

10-11-2017, 01:00 PM	#1
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	Finally joining the ranks Hey guys, After years of drooling over 5th gens, and more specifically the Z/28 when they announced it, I finally managed to get my stuff together and got lucky! I was looking at 2 different 2015 white ones down in Houston that had 2900 and 8200 miles respectively, but they were just outside of my price range and would have required a sizable down payment.. so I looked at 2014 at random and found this old girl. 43k miles on her, but all daily driven, no track. One owner, older gentleman, who ended up trading her in because he couldn't push the clutch any more. There's the usual paint scuffs etc. for the mileage, but I don't care. I'll repaint at some point down the line like I did with my 92 LS swapped Camaro I built. By far the absolute best thing I have ever owned. I drove it back up from Austin averaging 22.7 mpg, and barely even having to lift a finger, even though it was on 35. Such a blast, so much control, and such a looker. It's a good thing my wife knows I love her as much as I do, otherwise she might get jealous with how I look at this car. Made it even better that I got her for a song.. damn near stole it. And, before anyone says anything, I have all relevant threads, posts, and pdf's saved/bookmarked. I've read so much on the car since I got it last week that I'm overflowing with knowledge.

10-11-2017, 03:55 PM	#5
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	Mine was very loud in the rear from day one. I added dynomat to the trunk. nothing is wrong. there is just no sound deadening in the trunk or under the seat. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

10-11-2017, 03:58 PM	#6
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Outstanding. I can only imagine what a $steal$ that was. It's good to hear it's driving so well with those miles. Not that I have any doubts, but I hope to be at that level someday with mine. Welcome to the club! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

10-11-2017, 08:35 PM	#10
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Welcome to the Z/28 family!!! __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

10-12-2017, 06:27 AM	#11
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Congratulations and welcome! Nice car - you certainly picked the best color! __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

10-11-2017, 02:29 PM	#2
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	Nice!!! High miles, I like it. Its been used, just how it should be, not stashed in a bubble.

10-11-2017, 02:36 PM	#3
karve Drives: 2015 Z/28 #737, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 155	Great story. Congrats, enjoy and be safe!

10-11-2017, 03:06 PM	#4
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	For having the miles she does, she's in amazing shape, although I am getting more noise from the rear than I am comfortable with... even with everyone else having it. So, she's getting new fluid tonight. Splitter is in superb condition, amazingly.

10-11-2017, 04:44 PM	#8
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 416	Congrats! Come see us in DFW on our next get together!

10-12-2017, 09:42 AM	#12
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Looks real good for that many Mi, enjoy your new ride.

10-12-2017, 11:08 AM	#13
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	Side bar: pics of the Berlinetta?

10-12-2017, 12:10 PM	#14
Supercup Life Is Short Enjoy It! Drives: Original Owner 15 Z/28 #934 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: S. Cal Posts: 891	Congrats on the new ride - enjoy it!