Do you want the Z28?

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by radz282003

You must have edited you original post (or I missed this) and I'd agree you are completely right. It would not be any different me getting all pissy about people saying a Z28 isn't necessary all the while saying your idea isn't as good as mine. I think as long as it is a more enhanced version of an SS and at least competitive with Mustang, that should be good.

yea I edited it while you were probably posting your response.

it all depends on what happens with the models they are releasing first as to what happens next. I have faith the Z28 will bow once again. and I never thought once if the Z was at launch the SS wouldn't be coming. no one would be talking like this. . .how can you have a camaro with out an SS? and there'd be more people sitting here saying it's coming then there are over the Z28.


and honestly to the people that want a Z28 to be a GT500 fighter.

There are probably more of you that just want a GT500 fighter and couldn't care less what it's called. Name it whatever just as long as you get your GT500 fighter. right? but Z28 seems to be a good choice for that specific car.

[Wm Holden]

Defining heritage is a daunting prospect.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

yea I edited it while you were probably posting your response.

it all depends on what happens with the models they are releasing first as to what happens next. I have faith the Z28 will bow once again. and I never thought once if the Z was at launch the SS wouldn't be coming. no one would be talking like this. . .how can you have a camaro with out an SS? and there'd be more people sitting here saying it's coming then there are over the Z28.


and honestly to the people that want a Z28 to be a GT500 fighter.

There are probably more of you that just want a GT500 fighter and couldn't care less what it's called. Name it whatever just as long as you get your GT500 fighter. right? but Z28 seems to be a good choice for that specific car.

Well, for me, and a few others here I know of, yes, we want a GT-fighter for a Z28. I'm only speaking for myself, however, I'm hung up on a Z28 for this model simply because I seriously doubt there is going to be another model added after the Z28 comes back. BUT...

If they can pull off a miracle and make a Z28 loose like 500 lbs., and leave it at the same power level as an LS3, if not more , than I think that would be great too. I fully know what Z28 used to mean, but that's changed. My Z28 has every option except the 12-disc changer, but that's not to take anything away from what many other people, yourself included, are hoping for in this model I love reading what peoples' opinions and thoughts are on what Z28 means to them. I've learned a lot of different perspectives that I hadn't even considered before. I have my own reasons for why I want my GT-type GT-eater (and I've said them many times before so there's no sense in wasting more of anyone's time ) but if something else makes more sense in making a better car, LET'S DO IT

Originally Posted by Wm Holden

Defining heritage is a daunting prospect.

No kidding. I think this thread has turned around a great deal and hope it continues I respect a lot of people here and and humbled everytime I come here.

[JesseJames]

while i love the camaro, if a Z28 came i would still opt for the base 'vette

[CamaroSpike23]

and what if the Z28 whoops the base vettes ass?

[JesseJames]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and what if the Z28 whoops the base vettes ass?

Then Gm is in trouble if it is stock for stock, lol Honestly, why would anyone buy a vette besides status symbol and a clean air filter?

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by JesseJames

Then Gm is in trouble if it is stock for stock, lol Honestly, why would anyone buy a vette besides status symbol and a clean air filter?

fuel economy, more performance potential, reduced insurance, and (unlikely but possible) price.

[JesseJames]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

fuel economy, more performance potential, reduced insurance, and (unlikely but possible) price.

I may have missed it, but what are you expectations for the Z28? My eyebrows did a doctor evil when you said Vette would be less to insure.

You stated all the reason why I would get the base vette over a Z28. i was looking for a 3LT 2006 vette when i mentioned this. Now I will get a 2010 v6 ( daily driver) and a 2011 SS (HUD + show car) which seems to be a weird trend of mine. ( i seem to buy my fbodies in v6/v8 sets a year apart by chance)

The Z28 seems to be a vette killer, but GM wouldnt do it.. makes no buisness sense

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by JesseJames

I may have missed it, but what are you expectations for the Z28? My eyebrows did a doctor evil when you said Vette would be less to insure.

You stated all the reason why I would get the base vette over a Z28. i was looking for a 3LT 2006 vette when i mentioned this. Now I will get a 2010 v6 ( daily driver) and a 2011 SS (HUD + show car) which seems to be a weird trend of mine. ( i seem to buy my fbodies in v6/v8 sets a year apart by chance)

The Z28 seems to be a vette killer, but GM wouldnt do it.. makes no buisness sense

I tried doing an online rate quote but the computer got confused when I was 75% done. I used a GT500 as a Z28 substitute. But I've heard that Corvettes have relatively cheap insurance because they are 'luxury cars' () while Mustangs and Camaros are 'sports cars' which increase insurance rates. Plus it would have 70-120 less hp, which would create further savings.

[Wm Holden]

Originally Posted by JesseJames

Then Gm is in trouble if it is stock for stock, lol Honestly, why would anyone buy a vette besides status symbol and a clean air filter?

uuuhhh....dddaaaahhhh....It makes yer weiner bigger!
:seesaw:

[radz28]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and what if the Z28 whoops the base vettes ass?

I don't think that could happen because the weight and the 'Vette is just in a different league. It would be totally cool though

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by radz282003

I don't think that could happen because the weight and the 'Vette is just in a different league. It would be totally cool though

thats what im saying tho,

base vette w/LS3 ~430hp
Z28 Camaro w/LS9 (variant) ~ 650hp


200hp can make up for a lot of weight.


im talkin top dog Z28 power compared to base vette power, however something like a Z28 with an LS9 would easily be 50k.

[Txturbo]

Just heard an interesting little bit of info......a company in a Suburb of Detroit just got an order from Chevy R&D to produce 12 Z28 emblems.

[camaro&T/A]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

thats what im saying tho,

base vette w/LS3 ~430hp
Z28 Camaro w/LS9 (variant) ~ 650hp


200hp can make up for a lot of weight.


im talkin top dog Z28 power compared to base vette power, however something like a Z28 with an LS9 would easily be 50k.

No way a z28 would have 650 hp. try more like 550.