Only 500 ZL1s? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NoeJeko · 08-13-2011, 03:55 AM

So I was in a Chevy dealership today browsing Corvettes and I mentioned to the salesperson that I was really holding out for the Camaro ZL1 but whether or not it would appear in a convertible was a selling point for me. The salesperson told me that GM was only making 500 ZL1 Camaros.

... has anyone else heard this rumor? The salespeople there arent known for their integrity so I half believe he was just trying to pressure me into buying a 'Vette but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard this....

Hell, there's probably 500 Camaro5 members who would order them within the first month =]

The IOM Ninja · 08-13-2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NoeJeko

So I was in a Chevy dealership today browsing Corvettes and I mentioned to the salesperson that I was really holding out for the Camaro ZL1 but whether or not it would appear in a convertible was a selling point for me. The salesperson told me that GM was only making 500 ZL1 Camaros.

... has anyone else heard this rumor? The salespeople there arent known for their integrity so I half believe he was just trying to pressure me into buying a 'Vette but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard this....

Hell, there's probably 500 Camaro5 members who would order them within the first month =]

GM said they will make as many ZL1's as people will buy

Plexus · 08-13-2011, 05:49 AM

No, Another company is making a "special edition" ZL1, don't remember if they're making 45 (for the 45th anniversary) or 500, maybe your salesman was misspoken.

pincoin · 08-13-2011, 06:41 AM

I think the special edition is made by an outside party, limited to 69 vehicles. They only made 69 ZL1 cars in 1969.

*radz28* · 08-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Find another competent dealer...

arod55 · 08-13-2011, 11:02 AM

I was talking to a dealer here in San Diego and according to her they will be making at least 10,000 of those babies. I don't really think anybody has any idea other than GM. Its all about supply & demand. The earliest you can order is Oct/Nov with delivery in January. Thats what I was told by the dealer.

oldfriend · 08-13-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Plexus

No, Another company is making a "special edition" ZL1, don't remember if they're making 45 (for the 45th anniversary) or 500, maybe your salesman was misspoken.

No he was not , he is a jerk .

slick rick · 08-13-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NoeJeko

So I was in a Chevy dealership today browsing Corvettes and I mentioned to the salesperson that I was really holding out for the Camaro ZL1 but whether or not it would appear in a convertible was a selling point for me. The salesperson told me that GM was only making 500 ZL1 Camaros.

... has anyone else heard this rumor? The salespeople there arent known for their integrity so I half believe he was just trying to pressure me into buying a 'Vette but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard this....

Hell, there's probably 500 Camaro5 members who would order them within the first month =]

The SLP ZL1 is limited to 69:

http://slpcamaro.com/zl-models/zl1/

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Only 69 will be built for 2011

Looks like you're in CA so you wouldn't be able to buy/use it anyways:

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* Not legal for sale or use in California

ShnOmac · 08-13-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

GM said they will make as many ZL1's as people will buy

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Originally Posted by radz28

Find another competent dealer...

Case closed. Next!

GoldenBear · 08-13-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NoeJeko

So I was in a Chevy dealership today browsing Corvettes and I mentioned to the salesperson that I was really holding out for the Camaro ZL1 but whether or not it would appear in a convertible was a selling point for me. The salesperson told me that GM was only making 500 ZL1 Camaros.

... has anyone else heard this rumor? The salespeople there arent known for their integrity so I half believe he was just trying to pressure me into buying a 'Vette but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard this....

Hell, there's probably 500 Camaro5 members who would order them within the first month =]

Which Chevrolet dealer had the salesperson who told you that Chevrolet was going to produce only 500 ZL1s, Courtesy, Capitol, Fremont, or another dealer? I like to be aware of which local dealerships have the most misinformed salespeople. I've found that from experiences over the years that most car salespeople know much less about their high performance vehicles than most car enthusiasts do.

This has been discussed many times on Camaro5. As others have indicated everything that has been officially stated by Chevrolet regarding ZL1 production is that Chevrolet will not limit production and that Chevrolet will try to produce as many ZL1s as the market demands.

There may be a short supply on initial production, just as there was with the convertible, as getting the parts supply chain pipelined filled may take a little while, and there may be some other initial startup glitches, but if one is patient and diligent, everyone who wants a ZL1 should be able to obtain one.

jmichael99 · 08-13-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

The SLP ZL1 is limited to 69:

http://slpcamaro.com/zl-models/zl1/

Looks like you're in CA so you wouldn't be able to buy/use it anyways:

What IS legal in the peoples republic of Cali?

*DGthe3* · 08-13-2011, 06:57 PM

There is an outside chance that he may have meant 500 per month, but I'm more inclined to believe he was just trying to justify a markup on it.

ShnOmac · 08-13-2011, 07:13 PM

EXHAUST SYSTEM

* SLP PowerFlo® exhaust system
* SLP long-tube headers w/stock cats

* Not legal for sale or use in California.....

Pretty sure long tubes are illegal in Cali.... maybe that's what he was referring to.

GoldenBear · 08-13-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

EXHAUST SYSTEM

* SLP PowerFlo® exhaust system
* SLP long-tube headers w/stock cats

* Not legal for sale or use in California.....

Pretty sure long tubes are illegal in Cali.... maybe that's what he was referring to.

Long Tubes are definitely illegal in California. In fact, long tube headers are illegal in many states. It has to do with the length between the engine and the catalytic converter.

Federal law doesn't mandate a pre-determined exact length between the engine and the catalytic converter, but the length of the exhaust tube before the catalytic converter is a Federal emissions issue due to fact that the longer the distance is between the engine and the converter, the more difficult it is for the converter to reduce cold start emissions.

The further the converter is away from the engine the longer the converter will take to reach its light-off temperature (the temperature at which the converter reaches a 50 percent conversion rate). Roughly 80 percent of the emissions measured during Federal emissions testing occur during the first few minutes after cold start. If the converter is too far away from the engine, the vehicle will not be able to pass Federal emission standards and, therefore, will not be able to be certified to be legally driven in any state in the U.S.

08-13-2011, 03:55 AM	#1
NoeJeko Camaro Noob Drives: 2012 Corvette GS & 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 28	Only 500 ZL1s? So I was in a Chevy dealership today browsing Corvettes and I mentioned to the salesperson that I was really holding out for the Camaro ZL1 but whether or not it would appear in a convertible was a selling point for me. The salesperson told me that GM was only making 500 ZL1 Camaros. ... has anyone else heard this rumor? The salespeople there arent known for their integrity so I half believe he was just trying to pressure me into buying a 'Vette but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard this.... Hell, there's probably 500 Camaro5 members who would order them within the first month =]

08-13-2011, 06:41 AM	#4
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	I think the special edition is made by an outside party, limited to 69 vehicles. They only made 69 ZL1 cars in 1969. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

08-13-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,795 View My Garage	Find another competent dealer... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-13-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	There is an outside chance that he may have meant 500 per month, but I'm more inclined to believe he was just trying to justify a markup on it. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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08-13-2011, 05:49 AM	#3
Plexus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 186	No, Another company is making a "special edition" ZL1, don't remember if they're making 45 (for the 45th anniversary) or 500, maybe your salesman was misspoken.

08-13-2011, 11:02 AM	#6
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I was talking to a dealer here in San Diego and according to her they will be making at least 10,000 of those babies. I don't really think anybody has any idea other than GM. Its all about supply & demand. The earliest you can order is Oct/Nov with delivery in January. Thats what I was told by the dealer.

08-13-2011, 07:13 PM	#13
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	EXHAUST SYSTEM * SLP PowerFlo® exhaust system * SLP long-tube headers w/stock cats * Not legal for sale or use in California..... Pretty sure long tubes are illegal in Cali.... maybe that's what he was referring to.