Top Gear Z/28 Review - "the results are both terrible and wonderful"

[mangloid]

Originally Posted by Arbgast

You are spot on. They are the same that compare a welterweight to a heavyweight and than say the heavyweight wins. How about welterweight to welterweight. If
It is american let's stack the odds. Imo

I thought it was a 80K bwm? I don't remember, but Richard did pick the camaro over the other car.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by Melkor

Godzilla won the drag race (handily) in the Motor Trend review. All wheel drive, double clutch gear box, so much lighter, there's really no competition there from the Z/28. It was on the track that the Z/28 shined.

Are not the 2 cars very close in weight?

[Melkor]

Originally Posted by mangloid

I thought it was a 80K bwm? I don't remember, but Richard did pick the camaro over the other car.

It was a Merc AMG. And ya, Richard loved the Camaro. They were also calling the Merc (a 4 Door Sedan) a "Muscle Car" which, I mean I guess it's not totally inaccurate, but if I'm shopping for a "Muscle Car", I wouldn't be looking at 4 door sedans. Maybe that's just me.

[Melkor]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Are not the 2 cars very close in weight?

Well, now that you ask, I could be very wrong about that. I can't find the specs.

[DanSS24]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Are not the 2 cars very close in weight?

3857 for the Z/28
3880 for the GTR Track Edition

23 pound difference. According to Motortrend Magazine

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by DanSS24

3857 for the Z/28
3880 for the GTR Track Edition

23 pound difference. According to Motortrend Magazine

Thanks, that's what I remember.

[Melkor]

Originally Posted by DanSS24

3857 for the Z/28
3880 for the GTR Track Edition

23 pound difference. According to Motortrend Magazine

Boom! I was wrong!

[simon.w]

Originally Posted by edco

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Now who would kick a Boss 302 out of bed?

Go for it. I am braced for a beating!

Edco

I wouldn't get into bed with it in the first place ... I don't sleep with transvestites!

[McRat]

Getting in bed with a mustang falls under bestiality laws, doesn't it?

[simon.w]

Originally Posted by McRat

Getting in bed with a mustang falls under bestiality laws, doesn't it?

Yes it does ... Unless of course you're in the mafia and you leave the heads in someone's bed.

[1BadAction]

Originally Posted by backtotintops

Clarkson did punch Piers Morgan in the face to he forever gets a pass form me.

Best post in the whole thread.

[edco]

Originally Posted by Beef Cake

I know who wants the 75,000$ track ready z/28 with a 7.0 ls7 it is impractical for daily commuting. The insurance is outrageous, it will suck down gas. What a worthless impractical machine. Gross. I'll have a 07 gt in yellow now that's a car!!

The editor has invited me to continue. It is noted I posted no vulgarity or profanity nor disparaged any individual. My original comment was specifically about the Z/28 and all comments are related in some degree. It is fair to compare and contrast other vehicles to the Z/28. Limiting comments to only the favorable is a form of censorship. Here we go!

McRat: My P275-40R18 HTRZ III are in the class of tire you refer to and I carry a full spare. It helps if you get a flat. I have TPMS, it can save your neck, but will not stop a tire hazard. Perhaps Camaro drivers cannot change a flat. I have changed springs, shocks, struts, control arms, differential, drive shaft, brake rotors-shoes-and lines laying on the ground. Trust me, I can change a tire.

To my original point, see the attached pics. Stopped by a local dealer to check the Audi R8 and Porsche Turbo on the curb. 2nd row back is a 2014 ZL1, 1741 miles, black on black in black. Will the poster who called the Boss 302 ugly please study this car. Mustang GT500, Challenger Hellcat Hemi, Camaro Z/28, and Camaro ZL1, in most cases these models are delusional purchases. This ZL1 owner took a $20K hit to unload this. Who wants to drive a 12 mpg army tank (fast army tank). This particular dealership had experience with another high dollar Camaro5 and took over 100 days to move the car. We don't know if it was wholesaled out or found a buyer.

I wrote above most of these "hammers" are for sale with about 3500 odo miles. Ah, but you testoctanerone Camaro drivers must get your kills. Do they appreciate and pay interest or dividends? Would somebody define what a "kill" is.

About the 1LE. The model does not appear to be for sale. It is not referenced at Chevy.com or our STL, MO Weber Chevrolet web site. Weber is the midwest largest Chevy dealer and oldest 100+ years. Cannot verify that they cost $6K less than a Boss 302. The Car&Driver and Motorweek comparos of the Boss and 1LE are third party unbiased. The GM VA race track video, while impressive, is suspect. Well I guess the 1LE was such a roaring success GM decided to kill it.

Back to the Z/28. I like cars, performance, speed, and driving. I would really have to be backed into a corner to settle for paying $75K for a Z/28. If it is your bag go for it. What hit will you take to plant it on a dealer lot with 1741 odo miles? better you than me. What does that work out to in $/kill (dollars per 'kill')?

Great to be back! Drive safe.

[edco]

This black on black in black ZL1 photographs better than it looks. In person, the word hideous comes to mind.

As far as this thread (whatever a thread is) being about the Z/28, all you thread purist can keep whinning. I don't really care.

[prostcj]

edco, why do you bother to post on the camaro forum? You have an 07 gt and you're talking about cars not holding their resale value?