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Yessa · 06-01-2019, 04:48 PM

I am curious what would some of you do?

Gonna probably trade in my mint 2015 Z/28 (w/AC Radio) for a brand new 2019 ZL1 1LE (A10 / Automatic).

If you could swing it financially, would you?

johna · 06-01-2019, 04:54 PM

Depends, what’s your main motivation for maybe wanting to do it? Quicker car mor HP? Needed a change? Wanted something less analog? I have only had my Z since August, but for me the unique 427 dry sump pony car built for the track is amazing.

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serviceguy · 06-01-2019, 04:55 PM

5th Gen Z/28, only 1801 produced, last big displacement 427 NA engine + everything else your 2015 has.

Nope

joelster · 06-01-2019, 04:56 PM

Nope.

Yessa · 06-01-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johna

Depends, what’s your main motivation for maybe wanting to do it?

1. I want a softer ride, and the new 2019 ZL1 1LE has a new 'Tour" setting and the ride is noticeably less jarring in the ZLE over my Z/28.

1. The Automatic is less work than a stick.

Bottom Line: I want a less harsher ride and Automatic.

Fyi: I love the 427 N/A engine and my Z/28 in general but I will never track it ... Weekend cruising and car shows mainly.

Yessa · 06-01-2019, 04:59 PM

My Z .........

MylesPH · 06-01-2019, 05:03 PM

The simplest explanation - I like the Z/28 because it’s so beautifully old-school, which is what I wanted. Naturally aspirated, manual transmission, one suspension setting... there are so few cars like that available anymore, that the same things that make it slower than a ZL1 are exactly what I like.

So... no, not for me. But a ZL1 1LE would be a natural next step if I wanted to move on at some point from the Z, for whatever reason... so like they say, never say never.

johna · 06-01-2019, 05:03 PM

In that case YES.

Make sure you test drive the 2019 to ensure the tour right is what you expect

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j o n · 06-01-2019, 05:04 PM

Save your money... Put coilovers on your z/28 with adjustable dampening

Yessa · 06-01-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by serviceguy

5th Gen Z/28, only 1801 produced.

1801 Total produced or each year produced ?

Yessa · 06-01-2019, 05:08 PM

* Ride (Sorry).

Supercup · 06-01-2019, 05:09 PM

The ZL1 1LE does not have a "tour" setting - it may have a "tour" button like our Z but both Z and the ZLE have a fixed suspension, with no "cockpit" ride adjustment. In addition the ZLE has solid bushings (no rubber) so the ride in general is probably not as good as the Z on the street - meaning "firm" not harsh due to the quality of the shocks.

So based on that I would say no I would not do it as you will get a faster car, that handles as well, that rides worse, with a great auto transmission.

The standard ZL1 does have magna ride with adjustable suspension settings from tour to sport - giving varied ride characteristics and a much better street ride than the Z or the ZLE!

So if you are thinking of a ZL1 with A10 - that seems to fit with your objectives perfectly. The ZLE will not accomplish your objectives, except the auto transmission.

Good luck find what you want, lot of great options!

serviceguy · 06-01-2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Yessa

1801 Total produced or each year produced ?

Total 2 year production 2014 & 2015

Supercup · 06-01-2019, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yessa

1801 Total produced or each year produced ?

1801 total produced - 54 confirmed write offs - so only 1,747 remain and as many as 10 more in question.

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Yessa Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2019 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 222	Would you do it ? I am curious what would some of you do? Gonna probably trade in my mint 2015 Z/28 (w/AC Radio) for a brand new 2019 ZL1 1LE (A10 / Automatic). If you could swing it financially, would you?

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joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,320	Nope. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

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06-01-2019, 04:54 PM	#2
johna Drives: 2015 White Z28 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 123	Depends, what’s your main motivation for maybe wanting to do it? Quicker car mor HP? Needed a change? Wanted something less analog? I have only had my Z since August, but for me the unique 427 dry sump pony car built for the track is amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-01-2019, 04:55 PM	#3
serviceguy Drives: 2014 Z/28 # 89, 69 Camaro, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Flint MI Posts: 669	5th Gen Z/28, only 1801 produced, last big displacement 427 NA engine + everything else your 2015 has. Nope

06-01-2019, 05:03 PM	#7
MylesPH Drives: ‘15 Z/28 550/1801, AC/Radio, Black Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 32	The simplest explanation - I like the Z/28 because it’s so beautifully old-school, which is what I wanted. Naturally aspirated, manual transmission, one suspension setting... there are so few cars like that available anymore, that the same things that make it slower than a ZL1 are exactly what I like. So... no, not for me. But a ZL1 1LE would be a natural next step if I wanted to move on at some point from the Z, for whatever reason... so like they say, never say never.

06-01-2019, 05:08 PM	#11
Yessa Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2019 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 222	* Ride (Sorry).

06-01-2019, 05:09 PM	#12
Supercup Life Is Short Enjoy It! Drives: Former Owner 15 Z/28 #934 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: S. Cal Posts: 897	The ZL1 1LE does not have a "tour" setting - it may have a "tour" button like our Z but both Z and the ZLE have a fixed suspension, with no "cockpit" ride adjustment. In addition the ZLE has solid bushings (no rubber) so the ride in general is probably not as good as the Z on the street - meaning "firm" not harsh due to the quality of the shocks. So based on that I would say no I would not do it as you will get a faster car, that handles as well, that rides worse, with a great auto transmission. The standard ZL1 does have magna ride with adjustable suspension settings from tour to sport - giving varied ride characteristics and a much better street ride than the Z or the ZLE! So if you are thinking of a ZL1 with A10 - that seems to fit with your objectives perfectly. The ZLE will not accomplish your objectives, except the auto transmission. Good luck find what you want, lot of great options!