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TJR1952 · 09-23-2012, 10:02 PM

There is no way someone can go down to a dealership , test drive a ZL1 and give you a true evaluation of the car.

hognutz · 09-24-2012, 01:20 AM

The battery is in the trunk on the grandsport because of the dry sump system.

The power on the zl1 is really linear and smooth. But you need to actually run it up past 5500 in each gear to feel what it has.

You really need to push the car in the corners to feel the zl1 strength it just drives nice and is composed everywhere.

Reading your post honesly I think you should get a z06 or a 2013 gt500. That will give you the feel you sound like your looking for. Just mash the pedal on the right and be blown away.

Or realize that you will need to invest 3-4k to get that level of acceleration out of a zl1.

firecross91 · 09-24-2012, 09:13 AM

Bounce it off the rev limiter a couple times and you will know what power is. That and pull up behind somebody doing 50 in a 55 zone, drop it into 4th kick the go pedal and try keeping it under 80. Not very easy to do.

Please always adhere to all post speed limits.

joes407 · 09-24-2012, 10:21 AM

gonna take more than a few mile test drive to appreciate the car. did you try race mode to feel the handling and steeering? probably not is my guess. thats when you really feel how much different it is than an SS. after it breaks in it does wake up more too

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-25-2012, 10:04 AM

It sounds like you had a ton of fun doing those test drives! Please let us know if you made the decision to purchase one!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Fenderaddict2 · 09-25-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TJR1952

There is no way someone can go down to a dealership , test drive a ZL1 and give you a true evaluation of the car.

True. But you can share impressions. I too felt initial unimpressed by the power. It doesn't jump in response to throttle input the way my car does and therefore fell short of expectation on that front. But a little more time spent with the car ( or evaluation of numbers) allow the cars true personality to shine. It's a good overall car as opposed to some competing products and it drives very smoothly and handles well, even more so when you factor in weight and visual limitations. I think this car would continue to grow on an owner as its simply a good piece of engineering.

Taser Deployed · 09-25-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

True. But you can share impressions. I too felt initial unimpressed by the power. It doesn't jump in response to throttle input the way my car does and therefore fell short of expectation on that front. But a little more time spent with the car ( or evaluation of numbers) allow the cars true personality to shine. It's a good overall car as opposed to some competing products and it drives very smoothly and handles well, even more so when you factor in weight and visual limitations. I think this car would continue to grow on an owner as its simply a good piece of engineering.

I couldn't have said it better. I just don't understand how so many hate on the car. It's a great machine that isn't perfect but still great at what it's made for. I just don't believe in dogging a vehicle because I'm loyal to another brand. I would take a 5.0, Boss, and definitely a GT500 in a heartbeat. They are all great cars. I'm just glad that at the age of 28 I can enjoy what both Chevy and Ford has put out there for us.

DHSS · 09-25-2012, 03:35 PM

Drove a GS M6 last night and car feels amazing. You definitely feel the road in the vette but acceleration and overall fun to drive is night and day to the ZL in my opinion. They are currently looking for me a CRT GS 3LT with nav.

flyjbaker · 09-25-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

I'm just glad that at the age of 28 I can enjoy what both Chevy and Ford has put out there for us.

Amen brutha!!!!....except I'm old!!!

Speedforhire · 09-25-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DHSS

Drove a GS M6 last night and car feels amazing. You definitely feel the road in the vette but acceleration and overall fun to drive is night and day to the ZL in my opinion. They are currently looking for me a CRT GS 3LT with nav.

Just traded my 2012 CRM GS Vert last month for the ZL1.........it's all a matter of perspectives!

Scarrzz · 09-25-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by firecross91

Bounce it off the rev limiter a couple times and you will know what power is. That and pull up behind somebody doing 50 in a 55 zone, drop it into 4th kick the go pedal and try keeping it under 80. Not very easy to do.

Please always adhere to all post speed limits.

If anybody's looking.

rmyers · 09-25-2012, 08:20 PM

I traded my 08 Z06 when I was surprised by the arrival of my ZL1 that was ordered by my wife in September. Regarding the batter in the rear, its not new on the Z06, but may be new on lower model vettes. Dead batteries are common problems at least in the C6's from what I hear. My went dead a few times in the car sat for a while.

With regards to your comparison, keep in mind the vette sits much closer to the ground, so the sense of speed can be deceiving. Chevy engineers used the Grand Sport as a measuring stick for the ZL1 and I think the performance numbers bear that out. I could be wrong but I don't recall the GS numbers being significantly different so that it would give the average driver since of the GS being significantly faster.

That said, coming from a stock Z06 to my ZL1, I also expected the ZL1 to feel faster, so I modded it...

Either choice you make, I think in the end you will be happy. The only thing I think the late model vette's lack is in the technology area. The head units/navs needed to be updated years ago.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-26-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DHSS

Drove a GS M6 last night and car feels amazing. You definitely feel the road in the vette but acceleration and overall fun to drive is night and day to the ZL in my opinion. They are currently looking for me a CRT GS 3LT with nav.

It's great to hear that you were able to test drive the GS M6! What is your favorite feature? We will be happy to assist you in helping find the Corvette!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

flyjbaker · 09-26-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedforhire

Just traded my 2012 CRM GS Vert last month for the ZL1.........it's all a matter of perspectives!

Please do tell!!!! Pros and cons of each car and which do you like best and why?

09-24-2012, 01:20 AM	#16
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	The battery is in the trunk on the grandsport because of the dry sump system. The power on the zl1 is really linear and smooth. But you need to actually run it up past 5500 in each gear to feel what it has. You really need to push the car in the corners to feel the zl1 strength it just drives nice and is composed everywhere. Reading your post honesly I think you should get a z06 or a 2013 gt500. That will give you the feel you sound like your looking for. Just mash the pedal on the right and be blown away. Or realize that you will need to invest 3-4k to get that level of acceleration out of a zl1. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

09-25-2012, 10:04 AM	#19
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	It sounds like you had a ton of fun doing those test drives! Please let us know if you made the decision to purchase one! Brandon Chevrolet Customer Service __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

09-25-2012, 08:20 PM	#26
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	I traded my 08 Z06 when I was surprised by the arrival of my ZL1 that was ordered by my wife in September. Regarding the batter in the rear, its not new on the Z06, but may be new on lower model vettes. Dead batteries are common problems at least in the C6's from what I hear. My went dead a few times in the car sat for a while. With regards to your comparison, keep in mind the vette sits much closer to the ground, so the sense of speed can be deceiving. Chevy engineers used the Grand Sport as a measuring stick for the ZL1 and I think the performance numbers bear that out. I could be wrong but I don't recall the GS numbers being significantly different so that it would give the average driver since of the GS being significantly faster. That said, coming from a stock Z06 to my ZL1, I also expected the ZL1 to feel faster, so I modded it... Either choice you make, I think in the end you will be happy. The only thing I think the late model vette's lack is in the technology area. The head units/navs needed to be updated years ago. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali

09-23-2012, 10:02 PM	#15
TJR1952 Drives: 2013 2LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WEST COVINA,CA Posts: 286	There is no way someone can go down to a dealership , test drive a ZL1 and give you a true evaluation of the car.

09-24-2012, 09:13 AM	#17
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Bounce it off the rev limiter a couple times and you will know what power is. That and pull up behind somebody doing 50 in a 55 zone, drop it into 4th kick the go pedal and try keeping it under 80. Not very easy to do. Please always adhere to all post speed limits.

09-24-2012, 10:21 AM	#18
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	gonna take more than a few mile test drive to appreciate the car. did you try race mode to feel the handling and steeering? probably not is my guess. thats when you really feel how much different it is than an SS. after it breaks in it does wake up more too

09-25-2012, 03:35 PM	#22
DHSS Drives: Empty Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, Tx Posts: 454	Drove a GS M6 last night and car feels amazing. You definitely feel the road in the vette but acceleration and overall fun to drive is night and day to the ZL in my opinion. They are currently looking for me a CRT GS 3LT with nav.