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SSCOTT25 · 12-30-2013, 03:37 PM

How much is the 2012 your looking at?

ClarityCamaro · 12-30-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SSCOTT25

How much is the 2012 your looking at?

45k

knitetrain05 · 12-30-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ClarityCamaro

I have a 2011 camaro 2ss I am thinking of trading it in for a 2012 camaro zl1 used with 8k miles my 2011 camaro currently has 14k miles. My question is... is it worth the extra $150 a month in payments? Or should i just supercharge my ss and upgrade the mods. I am stuck here. What do you guys think. Or what would you guys do?

I'm trading my ZL1 for an SS

Trob85 · 12-30-2013, 06:06 PM

To me it all depends on what you want to do. If you want a fast car under warranty then yea go for it. If you want power you could build something that makes more power for a lot less than the cost of a zl1. I know there are major differences in the suspension but that can be taken care of with aftermarket coilovers. However the zl1 is a great platform to build a beast, so it's up to you whatever direction you go it won't be in the wrong.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-30-2013, 06:21 PM

Do it if you can financially. But my opinion, look for a new leftover...they're out there.

alaskacamaro · 12-30-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trob85

To me it all depends on what you want to do. If you want a fast car under warranty then yea go for it. If you want power you could build something that makes more power for a lot less than the cost of a zl1. I know there are major differences in the suspension but that can be taken care of with aftermarket coilovers. However the zl1 is a great platform to build a beast, so it's up to you whatever direction you go it won't be in the wrong.

This.

Also remember that upgrading an SS to meet or beat a ZL1 is going to cost you way more than just starting with a ZL1 platform...

I know a few ZL1's that got a new pulley with a tune and are making 700..

Getting an SS to 700 is going to take a ton more money...

Also, the stock diff with handle 1000hp so you don't have to upgrade that like you would on an SS (that's and extra 5k for the parts btw).

Brakes are bigger, yet another expensive upgrade on the SS..

Trust me, a ZL1 may look like an SS but they are totally different animals stock..

If you can afford the extra monthly payment and insurance, go for it..

jp23rockstar · 12-30-2013, 09:34 PM

I would personally go for the new Stingray instead of the ZL1.

BigBlue2010 · 12-30-2013, 10:19 PM

A supercharger will be about $7K installed. $150 more a month times 36 months(assuming you still owe 3 years) = $5400. Buy the ZL1, it makes mor sense financially, and your getting a better platform later for upgrades. Decision is easy.

Red Jewel RS · 12-30-2013, 10:32 PM

I just traded my 2010 2SSRS for a 13 ZL1 and it was a great decision! My wife and I are amazed at the difference in the ride alone, not to mention in the power.
My original plan was to supercharge my SS and I am sooo glad I went with the ZL1. If you added more HP to your SS then you need to consider changing, axles, drive shaft, gears, suspension parts etc. The Z has it from the factory.

Good luck with decision!!

SSGUNNER · 12-31-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by the_fast_one

Probably driving it

Congratulations! We have a smart guy here.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-31-2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jp23rockstar

I would personally go for the new Stingray instead of the ZL1.

I would also go Stingray over ZL1, Stingray is faster and handles a hell allot better.

CamaroV6 · 12-31-2013, 10:34 AM

ZL1, you save up for a pulley cams and a ported snout and you will have a really high horsepower car!!! and you cant beat the magnetic ride control.

ClarityCamaro · 12-31-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroV6

ZL1, you save up for a pulley cams and a ported snout and you will have a really high horsepower car!!! and you cant beat the magnetic ride control.

I like the stings but Im a camaro lover at heart

so I'll be getting a zl1 soon just waiting on the right one now.

BluePhoenix · 12-31-2013, 05:07 PM

If you can do it with your finances then go for it, if that's what you really want.

12-30-2013, 06:21 PM	#33
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	Do it if you can financially. But my opinion, look for a new leftover...they're out there. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

12-30-2013, 10:19 PM	#36
BigBlue2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM A6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 260	A supercharger will be about $7K installed. $150 more a month times 36 months(assuming you still owe 3 years) = $5400. Buy the ZL1, it makes mor sense financially, and your getting a better platform later for upgrades. Decision is easy. __________________ BTR N/A Stage IV, LS3 conv. w/ trunion, 3200 Circle D, ZL1 wheels(295/305), 3.91's, Kooks Stepped LTs, SW Retro CB, AirRaid CAI, VMAX TB, SLP UDP, 160 thermo, BMR goodies

12-30-2013, 10:32 PM	#37
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	I just traded my 2010 2SSRS for a 13 ZL1 and it was a great decision! My wife and I are amazed at the difference in the ride alone, not to mention in the power. My original plan was to supercharge my SS and I am sooo glad I went with the ZL1. If you added more HP to your SS then you need to consider changing, axles, drive shaft, gears, suspension parts etc. The Z has it from the factory. Good luck with decision!! Last edited by Red Jewel RS; 12-30-2013 at 10:32 PM. Reason: spelling

12-31-2013, 05:07 PM	#42
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,282	If you can do it with your finances then go for it, if that's what you really want. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

12-30-2013, 03:37 PM	#29
SSCOTT25 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2014 Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: K Posts: 83	How much is the 2012 your looking at?

12-30-2013, 06:06 PM	#32
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	To me it all depends on what you want to do. If you want a fast car under warranty then yea go for it. If you want power you could build something that makes more power for a lot less than the cost of a zl1. I know there are major differences in the suspension but that can be taken care of with aftermarket coilovers. However the zl1 is a great platform to build a beast, so it's up to you whatever direction you go it won't be in the wrong.

12-30-2013, 09:34 PM	#35
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	I would personally go for the new Stingray instead of the ZL1.

12-31-2013, 10:34 AM	#40
CamaroV6 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 1LT Manual Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 514	ZL1, you save up for a pulley cams and a ported snout and you will have a really high horsepower car!!! and you cant beat the magnetic ride control.