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Chulai · 09-14-2017, 10:34 PM

I realize I'm preaching to the choir here but most people wouldn't understand. The Z/28 is not my daily driver (2012 CTS-V 6-speed Coupe) but due to some great weather, I've had it out since August 29th. This is the longest I've ever been able to drive one of the hot rods. It's difficult to put into words how much I enjoy this car! I now have 1,630 miles in just under a year which is huge for me. I sold a 2010 Camaro SS with less than 2,500 miles and a 2004 GTO with 6,700 miles to buy the Z with the plan to use it more often. I'm happy to say it has worked out that way so far. I burnished the brakes a couple of days ago and have an oil change planned for the weekend. It has quickly become my favorite car and I've owned a few. It's very cool that I've not seen another on the road and only hardcore gear heads even know what they are. That is all 😎

NVNO1 · 09-15-2017, 12:08 AM

I'm shocked at how many guys I know who have zero idea what the z/28 is. They know nothing about the car at all. I wonder if it was lack of advertisement or are they just that out of touch or lame.

Chulai · 09-15-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NVNO1

I'm shocked at how many guys I know who have zero idea what the z/28 is. They know nothing about the car at all. I wonder if it was lack of advertisement or are they just that out of touch or lame.

I think it's probably a combination of all three. As you can tell by my signature, I like to drive uncommon vehicles and this one certainly fits the bill. There have been a few people that know a little bit about it but most don't. Kind of like trying to explain my wife's '14 SS. Virtually no one knows what that is and it's a really great car!

LateBrakeU2 · 09-15-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NVNO1

I'm shocked at how many guys I know who have zero idea what the z/28 is. They know nothing about the car at all. I wonder if it was lack of advertisement or are they just that out of touch or lame.

Then they aren't car guys, and certainly not Chevy guys, or racing fans. It won back to back Continental Sports car championships against some pretty stiff manufacturer competiton. It's a cave man's analog dream car.

hollywdv · 09-15-2017, 11:20 AM

welcome to club, op. coming from a 2011 V sedan myself. despite the many characters it has, i daily mines and truly enjoy the experience.
these cars are indeed hard to find on the road but when you do, you'll have instant connection with that owner.

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SSEssence · 09-15-2017, 11:30 AM

Z28 and a CTS V coupe, living the dream!!

Chulai · 09-15-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

Z28 and a CTS V coupe, living the dream!!

Lol. Thanks! I've been very fortunate that my wife has allowed me to buy something, pay it off, and then keep it. I haven't been able to keep them all but I'm happy with what I have. I've owned the '79 Z since 1980. It was my only car until 1985 when I bought a beater '74 Z to drive in bad weather. Not a great plan in the midwest! I was then able to gradually "upgrade" over time but it's been a long process. An enjoyable one however!

X77-69z28 · 09-15-2017, 01:37 PM

Seems to be a lot of V owners who become Z owners! I traded my 2011 CTS-V wagon and some cash for my Z, even though I gave up 51 HP, I am one step closer to my dream of one of every generation of Z/28!

ZapperZ · 09-15-2017, 04:02 PM

I went with the Z and then recently gone with an ATS-V
Different type cars but both BIG FUN!

zman1969 · 09-15-2017, 04:13 PM

who buys a car and doesn't drive it?

my current 69 was bought in 87 when my other was wrecked and it was a long time to get from shell to driver but I've finally put around 700 miles on it- in 30 years

have to say it doesen't drive like a new one and A/C wasnt an option (supposed to be 94 here today) still trying to figure why I like the old car

enjoy your cars guys dont polish them with a diaper

Chulai · 09-15-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X77-69z28

Seems to be a lot of V owners who become Z owners! I traded my 2011 CTS-V wagon and some cash for my Z, even though I gave up 51 HP, I am one step closer to my dream of one of every generation of Z/28!

The V is a little faster and gets its share of attention as well but it's no Z/28! Most people don't know what it is either.

That's an admirable dream you have!

hjdca · 09-15-2017, 04:52 PM

I put 7K miles on my Z/28 in one year with Michelin PS4s and it is the most fun I have ever had driving in the suburbs and canyons of Los Angeles ! I have 5 cars, including an M3 (stick, ragtop), 335i (HT conv.), Chevelle (stick), etc.. ., and I only want to drive the Z/28. It is so much fun to drive !

Chulai · 09-15-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hjdca

I put 7K miles on my Z/28 in one year with Michelin PS4s and it is the most fun I have ever had driving in the suburbs and canyons of Los Angeles ! I have 5 cars, including an M3 (stick), 335i, Chevelle (stick), etc.. ., and I only want to drive the Z/28. It is so much fun to drive !

^^This. I thought it was time to put it away a couple of days ago and it wouldn't left me turn left down the street to my storage building!

513Speed1LE · 09-18-2017, 11:12 AM

I wondered if the Z/28 was the way I should have gone. Got myself a 2014 1LE for a heck of a deal. Anyone have some side by side knowledge and experience they'd like to share? I don't regret my purchase, but the thought of a 427 and a few other goodies makes me wonder lol.

09-14-2017, 10:34 PM	#1
Chulai Drives: '79 Camaro, '99 Vette, etc Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 46	Amazing Machine I realize I'm preaching to the choir here but most people wouldn't understand. The Z/28 is not my daily driver (2012 CTS-V 6-speed Coupe) but due to some great weather, I've had it out since August 29th. This is the longest I've ever been able to drive one of the hot rods. It's difficult to put into words how much I enjoy this car! I now have 1,630 miles in just under a year which is huge for me. I sold a 2010 Camaro SS with less than 2,500 miles and a 2004 GTO with 6,700 miles to buy the Z with the plan to use it more often. I'm happy to say it has worked out that way so far. I burnished the brakes a couple of days ago and have an oil change planned for the weekend. It has quickly become my favorite car and I've owned a few. It's very cool that I've not seen another on the road and only hardcore gear heads even know what they are. That is all 😎 __________________ '79 Camaro Z28 Pro Street '99 Corvette FRC '12 CTS-V Coupe '15 Z/28 #990 '21 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody

09-15-2017, 11:20 AM	#5
hollywdv Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Silver Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 135	Amazing Machine welcome to club, op. coming from a 2011 V sedan myself. despite the many characters it has, i daily mines and truly enjoy the experience. these cars are indeed hard to find on the road but when you do, you'll have instant connection with that owner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-15-2017, 01:37 PM	#8
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 407	Seems to be a lot of V owners who become Z owners! I traded my 2011 CTS-V wagon and some cash for my Z, even though I gave up 51 HP, I am one step closer to my dream of one of every generation of Z/28! __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio

09-15-2017, 04:13 PM	#10
zman1969 Drives: 1969 R/S Z28 302 m20 Endura Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 433	who buys a car and doesn't drive it? my current 69 was bought in 87 when my other was wrecked and it was a long time to get from shell to driver but I've finally put around 700 miles on it- in 30 years have to say it doesen't drive like a new one and A/C wasnt an option (supposed to be 94 here today) still trying to figure why I like the old car enjoy your cars guys dont polish them with a diaper __________________ 1969 RS Z/28 302 1969 Firebird LS6-6 speed TA clone 2015 Zl1

09-15-2017, 04:52 PM	#12
hjdca Drives: 2015 Z/28 Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342	I put 7K miles on my Z/28 in one year with Michelin PS4s and it is the most fun I have ever had driving in the suburbs and canyons of Los Angeles ! I have 5 cars, including an M3 (stick, ragtop), 335i (HT conv.), Chevelle (stick), etc.. ., and I only want to drive the Z/28. It is so much fun to drive ! __________________ 2015 Black Z/28 70 Chevelle SS396 01 M3, 88 Land Cruiser Last edited by hjdca; 09-19-2017 at 08:58 AM.

09-15-2017, 12:08 AM	#2
NVNO1 Drives: corvette Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 123	I'm shocked at how many guys I know who have zero idea what the z/28 is. They know nothing about the car at all. I wonder if it was lack of advertisement or are they just that out of touch or lame.

09-15-2017, 11:30 AM	#6
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	Z28 and a CTS V coupe, living the dream!!

09-15-2017, 04:02 PM	#9
ZapperZ Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE 2022 GMC AT4 HD Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Valparaiso,Indiana Posts: 297	I went with the Z and then recently gone with an ATS-V Different type cars but both BIG FUN!

09-18-2017, 11:12 AM	#14
513Speed1LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 16	I wondered if the Z/28 was the way I should have gone. Got myself a 2014 1LE for a heck of a deal. Anyone have some side by side knowledge and experience they'd like to share? I don't regret my purchase, but the thought of a 427 and a few other goodies makes me wonder lol. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Blacked Out