ZL1 vs. Z28? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fogey · 08-10-2013, 06:33 PM

I have a 2011 SS. I have been drooling over the ZL1. Not that I need one, I am 72 years old and occasionally do SCCA Solo, or laps at a couple of semi local tracks.
However, I got lucky, (or smart) on a couple of investments and have some spare change. I was determined I would get a ZL1, then started reading reviews of the Z28. It sounds to me like the ZL1 is the right choice but the Z28 sounds so sweet. Any opinions/thoughts?

Cheveey57 · 08-10-2013, 06:56 PM

I would be all over the Z28 if not for the refresh. If you can deal with that, go for the Z28.

Scooter11 · 08-10-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fogey

I have a 2011 SS. I have been drooling over the ZL1. Not that I need one, I am 72 years old and occasionally do SCCA Solo, or laps at a couple of semi local tracks.
However, I got lucky, (or smart) on a couple of investments and have some spare change. I was determined I would get a ZL1, then started reading reviews of the Z28. It sounds to me like the ZL1 is the right choice but the Z28 sounds so sweet. Any opinions/thoughts?

Were any of your investments stocks? Say Groupon, Tesla, Intrexon, or Pricline which you sold yesterday for a massive profit

tonyko1 · 08-10-2013, 07:51 PM

I would go for the Z/28, the ZL1 is "overblown", ha. Plus Eaton products are suspect to defects, which makes the supercharger.

EastWood-SS · 08-10-2013, 07:53 PM

z/28 should only be for diehard track fanatics. I'd much prefer a ZL1 for everyday or leisure drives. one speaker, no A/C is a bit too hardcore for me lol

ackeight · 08-10-2013, 07:54 PM

Z28 no question. The only downsides over a zl1 is it will be much more expensive and even more difficult to find one to buy IMO.

BRMike · 08-10-2013, 07:56 PM

From everything I've seen and read, the Z/28 is serious car built for the track that can be driven on the street. If the sole purpose for your new Camaro is for track use, I would suggest the Z/28. However, if the Camaro will also be used for everyday street driving I would opt for the ZL1.

GMTool · 08-10-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BRMike

From everything I've seen and read, the Z/28 is seriuos car built for the track that can be driven on the street. If the sole purpose for your new Camaro is for track use, I would suggest the Z/28. However, if the Camaro will also be used for everyday street driving I would opt for the ZL1.

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Arodr395 · 08-10-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BRMike

From everything I've seen and read, the Z/28 is seriuos car built for the track that can be driven on the street. If the sole purpose for your new Camaro is for track use, I would suggest the Z/28. However, if the Camaro will also be used for everyday street driving I would opt for the ZL1.

I agree.

SS PANTHER · 08-10-2013, 08:31 PM

ZL1 convertible. You live in west L.A. Enjoy year round top down driving with all the bells and whistles.

tonyko1 · 08-10-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyTrunkMusic

z/28 should only be for diehard track fanatics. I'd much prefer a ZL1 for everyday or leisure drives. one speaker, no A/C is a bit too hardcore for me lol

A/C is a factory option and adding speakers hasn't been a problem since the late 60's when FM radio came out.

427's rule, wish they were offered in the SS. Sorry, but a ZL1 for $24k more, with that stupid "gas guzzler tax", forget about it. I know the tax is the Feds, not GM, but even worse. Think about it, with the gas mileage the ZL1 gets, it is paying a guzzler tax, on every gallon it gets....

SS PANTHER · 08-10-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

A/C is a factory option and adding speakers hasn't been a problem since the late 60's when FM radio came out.

427's rule, which they were offered in the SS. Sorry, but a ZL1 for $24k more, with that stupid "gas guzzler tax", forget about it. I know the tax is the Feds, not GM, but even worse. Think about it, with the gas mileage the ZL1 gets, it is paying a guzzler tax, on every gallon it gets....

I agree with you on this one. I purchased my SS convertible fully loaded for $24k less than the ZL1 convertible I also test drove the same day. Gas guzzler tax, 6mpg less, etc. I love the 7 liter, but, I would not own a coupe over a convertible. I think the Z/28 will be too one dimensional. I like all the extras. That's why I would take the ZL1 convertible over the Z/28 if I wanted to spend the extra money on a Camaro.
Fogey, if you do get a new Z/28 or ZL1 come to our "cars in coffee" in La Canada and take a fast cruise with us up Angeles Crest. Good luck on your decision.

tonyko1 · 08-10-2013, 09:28 PM

Thanks SS Panther, I didn't realize the Z/28 won't be available as a "vert". I don't think I would have bought my car if not being a vert. To be honest, reason I bought the 2012 was because the ZL1 wasn't available in "vert" until 2013, and I didn't want to talked into it, code for me talking myself into it, ha.

Now the 2014 Stingray...

RoadMonkey · 08-10-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BRMike

From everything I've seen and read, the Z/28 is seriuos car built for the track that can be driven on the street. If the sole purpose for your new Camaro is for track use, I would suggest the Z/28. However, if the Camaro will also be used for everyday street driving I would opt for the ZL1.

I agree with BRMike. I love my ZL1, so I might be a little bias in my choice

08-10-2013, 06:33 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	ZL1 vs. Z28? I have a 2011 SS. I have been drooling over the ZL1. Not that I need one, I am 72 years old and occasionally do SCCA Solo, or laps at a couple of semi local tracks. However, I got lucky, (or smart) on a couple of investments and have some spare change. I was determined I would get a ZL1, then started reading reviews of the Z28. It sounds to me like the ZL1 is the right choice but the Z28 sounds so sweet. Any opinions/thoughts? __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

08-10-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	I would be all over the Z28 if not for the refresh. If you can deal with that, go for the Z28. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

08-10-2013, 07:53 PM	#5
EastWood-SS Born To Run Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: . Posts: 474	z/28 should only be for diehard track fanatics. I'd much prefer a ZL1 for everyday or leisure drives. one speaker, no A/C is a bit too hardcore for me lol __________________ Just Lettin' the Night Roll... 2013 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS Dual Mode Exhaust + Fuse Pull / CAI inc. CAI/ 1LE Strut Tower Brace/ ACS T4 Splitter/ SunRoof/ BA Audio/ Performance Shifter/ White Rally Stripes

08-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#6
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Z28 no question. The only downsides over a zl1 is it will be much more expensive and even more difficult to find one to buy IMO. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

08-10-2013, 07:56 PM	#7
BRMike Drives: 2017 Corvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denham Springs, LA/Destin, FL Posts: 459 View My Garage	From everything I've seen and read, the Z/28 is serious car built for the track that can be driven on the street. If the sole purpose for your new Camaro is for track use, I would suggest the Z/28. However, if the Camaro will also be used for everyday street driving I would opt for the ZL1. Last edited by BRMike; 08-10-2013 at 09:39 PM.

08-10-2013, 07:51 PM	#4
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	I would go for the Z/28, the ZL1 is "overblown", ha. Plus Eaton products are suspect to defects, which makes the supercharger.

08-10-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	ZL1 convertible. You live in west L.A. Enjoy year round top down driving with all the bells and whistles.

08-10-2013, 09:28 PM	#13
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Thanks SS Panther, I didn't realize the Z/28 won't be available as a "vert". I don't think I would have bought my car if not being a vert. To be honest, reason I bought the 2012 was because the ZL1 wasn't available in "vert" until 2013, and I didn't want to talked into it, code for me talking myself into it, ha. Now the 2014 Stingray...