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Deki · 11-27-2013, 12:45 PM

Same here. You just can't beat the performance and versatility of the GTR, but going "down" to a ZL1 is an amazing thing to do lol

Asab · 11-27-2013, 01:25 PM

I think anyone who has not driven a GTR for a while will not understand how bad the ride quality is lol. The car is fast can turn on a dime but the quality of the Trans the 10k plus in regular maintaining for track use is a PITA !

I like it but I'm just board to death of it

The ZL1 is a very welcome change... Ordering my Winter Tires now ...

Bowtie724 · 11-27-2013, 01:31 PM

You sound like the viper owners when they first came out. Plenty of power and performance with the ride quality garbage. Most people I take in my car who are import fans are amazed with the ride quality and the ability to go from Hell on wheels to a calm smooth quality ride within seconds.

Rodney @ FSP · 11-27-2013, 01:38 PM

nice choice on cars both are really sweet rides, but its alot cheaper to make camaro go fast. if you need any advice on mods please give us a call at florida speed and power (941-756-race) we can discuss what your expectations are for the car and what type of driving you plan on doing. thanks again and congrats on the car

owhite3003 · 11-27-2013, 03:06 PM

Very nice, welcome to the club and this is a great site.

Russo · 11-27-2013, 03:10 PM

i would have never traded it in.. there are thousands of Camaros on the road.. whether a v6 or a ZL1, they all look the same to the average person, the GTR though, is something special.. not to mention the resale value on the ZL1 is going to be terrible after three years, unlike the GTR

Matt @ FSP · 11-27-2013, 03:14 PM

ASAB.. Well if it's the same one I am thinking of HI BUDDY

(ECS/TTP Matt)

Asab · 11-27-2013, 04:32 PM

Hay whats up Matt how are you doing down there in FL ?
Sure wish you were still down the street my man !!! But I hope your well !
I will give you guys a call soon !!

Russo as far as something losing value I never think of ANY car as an investment lol. And by me there are about 12 GTR's in area...I see ZERO ZL1 by me and I do look..

Hell ask Matt about me switching cars lol

Cars to me are something to be played with enjoyed and then move on

Asab

Russo · 11-27-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Asab

Russo as far as something losing value I never think of ANY car as an investment lol. And by me there are about 12 GTR's in area...I see ZERO ZL1 by me and I do look..

in my area, there are more Camaros than anything else on the road.. even more than Civics, Altimas, Mustangs, etc.. it's just a totally common car that doesn't really appeal to me.. sure the performance is there for the price you pay, but im someone who doesn't mind paying a little more for exclusivity.. a used GTR is totally obtainable for me, but so is a used 4 door m3 sedan, or a new CLA 45..

DarkneZZ · 11-27-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asab

Russo as far as something losing value I never think of ANY car as an investment lol. And by me there are about 12 GTR's in area...I see ZERO ZL1 by me and I do look..

Hell ask Matt about me switching cars lol

Cars to me are something to be played with enjoyed and then move on

Asab

That's amazing way of thinking. If the car gives a feeling of exhiliration and enjoyment doesn't matter that you lose 50% of it's value in 2-3 years.
That's the price you pay for that feeling.

SS4life · 11-27-2013, 05:00 PM

That comes with just about anything you buy imo, unless your loaded with cash then you cant really get something "nobody" has, you can buy the same model engine everything then mod to your liking and taste then it may be trully one of a kind.

Sorry i speak for myself about money, it doesnt just grow on trees around here, im slowly getting my car to how i want it and like it but i dont think it will ever be finished. And like ASAB said cars are toys meant to be played with and when you get bored move to the next. If you have that type of money

Matt @ FSP · 11-27-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asab

Hay whats up Matt how are you doing down there in FL ?
Sure wish you were still down the street my man !!! But I hope your well !
I will give you guys a call soon !!

Russo as far as something losing value I never think of ANY car as an investment lol. And by me there are about 12 GTR's in area...I see ZERO ZL1 by me and I do look..

Hell ask Matt about me switching cars lol

Cars to me are something to be played with enjoyed and then move on

Asab

Asab changes cars more than I change my underwear...

Good luck with the ZL bud. You can always send it down here and come pick it up in 80* weather

snickerdoodle · 11-27-2013, 05:29 PM

Can't blame you. GTR's aren't very exciting, nearly bought one two years back.

Todd in Vancouver · 11-27-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russo

in my area, there are more Camaros than anything else on the road.. even more than Civics, Altimas, Mustangs, etc.. it's just a totally common car that doesn't really appeal to me.. sure the performance is there for the price you pay, but im someone who doesn't mind paying a little more for exclusivity.. a used GTR is totally obtainable for me, but so is a used 4 door m3 sedan, or a new CLA 45..

Is it just me or is the guy knocking on the ZL have a F150 as his vehicle? Like those are hard to see. When a new member joins a new forum and is excited about getting his new ZL it's pretty low class to be cutting his new ride down. Maybe you have driven a zillion performance cars and are the Stig himself but maybe you can just being happy for a guy excited to get his new wheels. JMHO...

11-27-2013, 12:45 PM	#15
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	Same here. You just can't beat the performance and versatility of the GTR, but going "down" to a ZL1 is an amazing thing to do lol __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

11-27-2013, 01:25 PM	#16
Asab Drives: 2014 Zl1 Red Hot M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 30	I think anyone who has not driven a GTR for a while will not understand how bad the ride quality is lol. The car is fast can turn on a dime but the quality of the Trans the 10k plus in regular maintaining for track use is a PITA ! I like it but I'm just board to death of it The ZL1 is a very welcome change... Ordering my Winter Tires now ... __________________ I Know Nothing

11-27-2013, 04:32 PM	#22
Asab Drives: 2014 Zl1 Red Hot M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 30	Hay whats up Matt how are you doing down there in FL ? Sure wish you were still down the street my man !!! But I hope your well ! I will give you guys a call soon !! Russo as far as something losing value I never think of ANY car as an investment lol. And by me there are about 12 GTR's in area...I see ZERO ZL1 by me and I do look.. Hell ask Matt about me switching cars lol Cars to me are something to be played with enjoyed and then move on Asab __________________ I Know Nothing

11-27-2013, 01:31 PM	#17
Bowtie724 Drives: 2000 Camaro SS 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 79 View My Garage	You sound like the viper owners when they first came out. Plenty of power and performance with the ride quality garbage. Most people I take in my car who are import fans are amazed with the ride quality and the ability to go from Hell on wheels to a calm smooth quality ride within seconds.

11-27-2013, 01:38 PM	#18
Rodney @ FSP Drives: GSXR-1000 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 7	nice choice on cars both are really sweet rides, but its alot cheaper to make camaro go fast. if you need any advice on mods please give us a call at florida speed and power (941-756-race) we can discuss what your expectations are for the car and what type of driving you plan on doing. thanks again and congrats on the car

11-27-2013, 03:06 PM	#19
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Very nice, welcome to the club and this is a great site.

11-27-2013, 03:10 PM	#20
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	i would have never traded it in.. there are thousands of Camaros on the road.. whether a v6 or a ZL1, they all look the same to the average person, the GTR though, is something special.. not to mention the resale value on the ZL1 is going to be terrible after three years, unlike the GTR

11-27-2013, 03:14 PM	#21
Matt @ FSP Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,610	ASAB.. Well if it's the same one I am thinking of HI BUDDY (ECS/TTP Matt)

11-27-2013, 05:00 PM	#25
SS4life Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brownwood, Tx Posts: 77	That comes with just about anything you buy imo, unless your loaded with cash then you cant really get something "nobody" has, you can buy the same model engine everything then mod to your liking and taste then it may be trully one of a kind. Sorry i speak for myself about money, it doesnt just grow on trees around here, im slowly getting my car to how i want it and like it but i dont think it will ever be finished. And like ASAB said cars are toys meant to be played with and when you get bored move to the next. If you have that type of money

11-27-2013, 05:29 PM	#27
snickerdoodle Drives: 2013 1LE AGM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 249	Can't blame you. GTR's aren't very exciting, nearly bought one two years back.