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Coolidge · 02-24-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

I live a block from the office

I telecommute my office is 10 feet away in the next room, this means all my ZL1 travel is for fun

hognutz · 02-24-2012, 07:13 PM

I love how this topic comes up on a 580hp car that still gets 20mpg.

If you can afford to drive a truck or suv this car is no issue. Our cummins only gets 18.

Be different if it go 10mpg or something.

I have never even owned a car that got much over 25.

Now that I think about it my 08 c6 vett was the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned. Ha ha.

REAPER SS · 02-24-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shurenuff

Gas could go to $10 a gallon and it wouldn't make a difference to me. I barely drive during the week and my ZL1 will be a pleasure vehicle. You got to pay to play.

But this may be good news to those looking for a used ZL1. I'm sure some out there will decide the additional costs associated with rising gas prices are more than they bargained for and will sell.

This is what I'm waiting on. By the time they start going up for sale I will be in the market to buy a used one.

Shurenuff · 02-24-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankzl1

I live a block from the office

Yeah, that sounds like the ultimate easy commute

My job fully subsidies public transportation. I live right near the train and it drops me off literally in front of my office, takes 30 minutes. If I drove, not only would I have to pay for gas, I'd have to pay $10 for parking, and the commute would be twice as long. It's a no brainer, regardless of how much I'd love to drive my car.

I currently fill up the tank in my daily driver, which I will keep as a beater, every 4-6 weeks.

Shurenuff · 02-24-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolidge

I telecommute my office is 10 feet away in the next room, this means all my ZL1 travel is for fun

Ok, I take that back.... this is the ultimate commute

collins motorsport · 02-24-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolidge

Nobody likes you much!

Well I do own something like 20% of the comoany so I still pay for it eventually well 20% of it at least lol.

kush396 · 02-24-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hv92

So who shall be giving up their order or putting their baby on sale on autotrader once the gas prices go up to 5 bucks a gallon?

Gas is going to be $650 for my boat and im not selling that , just going going to have help at the pump.....

Modern07 · 02-24-2012, 07:55 PM

I'm originally from England.

$5 a gallon is CHEAP!

kush396 · 02-24-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolidge

LOL I'm buying a ZL1 to save on gas vs my 4x4 Hemi truck which averages 8 mpg city.

Yes u said it my truck gets 11 mpg if im lucky...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-24-2012, 08:00 PM

Highway trips might merit over 20mpg....damn good if you ask me.

(I'll have to report back when I drive some 500 +/- miles to the Fest in August)

That said....No. Gas prices will not effect me. And my hope is that by the time gas becomes stupid-expensive, E85 pumps will be installed near me and I can convert the Z...to get more power, of course!

jsharp · 02-24-2012, 08:06 PM

Just another gas scare we should all be used to it. It will go back down just give it time. It will probably be back to 3 before most of you even get your zl1. Mayb iran will explode while they try to shut off the pipeline! Would not make a great location for a war!

99firehawk · 02-24-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kush396

Yes u said it my truck gets 11 mpg if im lucky...

Lol......same here on my Dodge Magnum SRT8 since I added the Magnacharger 2300 to the 426 Hemi (11 mpg city from 15).....and am looking forward to some more efficient blower-assisted power efficiency.

One thing GM does REALLY well, is give premium power with incredible gas mileage on high performance cars like the Vette, Camaro, Caddy,.....all while maintaining a warranty

htron50 · 02-24-2012, 08:32 PM

5 MPG disadvantage to some other mediocre car. So, 150 miles in ZL1 cost me 10 gallons (maybe only 8!). In Mr. Mediocre it would cost me say 6-7 gallons. Net to me is 3 gallons or $15 BUCKS max.

So, for $15 bucks a pop, what do you want in your control?

Mr. Mediocre

or

Highest Performance Camaro ever produced?

Gimme a break!

CAM....ZL1 · 02-24-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

5 MPG disadvantage to some other mediocre car. So, 150 miles in ZL1 cost me 10 gallons (maybe only 8!). In Mr. Mediocre it would cost me say 6-7 gallons. Net to me is 3 gallons or $15 BUCKS max.

So, for $15 bucks a pop, what do you want in your control?

Mr. Mediocre

or

Highest Performance Camaro ever produced?

Gimme a break!

Mr. Mediocre.....Not

02-24-2012, 07:13 PM	#44
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I love how this topic comes up on a 580hp car that still gets 20mpg. If you can afford to drive a truck or suv this car is no issue. Our cummins only gets 18. Be different if it go 10mpg or something. I have never even owned a car that got much over 25. Now that I think about it my 08 c6 vett was the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned. Ha ha. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

02-24-2012, 08:00 PM	#52
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,877 View My Garage	Highway trips might merit over 20mpg....damn good if you ask me. (I'll have to report back when I drive some 500 +/- miles to the Fest in August) That said....No. Gas prices will not effect me. And my hope is that by the time gas becomes stupid-expensive, E85 pumps will be installed near me and I can convert the Z...to get more power, of course! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-24-2012, 08:06 PM	#53
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Just another gas scare we should all be used to it. It will go back down just give it time. It will probably be back to 3 before most of you even get your zl1. Mayb iran will explode while they try to shut off the pipeline! Would not make a great location for a war! __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

02-24-2012, 08:32 PM	#55
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	5 MPG disadvantage to some other mediocre car. So, 150 miles in ZL1 cost me 10 gallons (maybe only 8!). In Mr. Mediocre it would cost me say 6-7 gallons. Net to me is 3 gallons or $15 BUCKS max. So, for $15 bucks a pop, what do you want in your control? Mr. Mediocre or Highest Performance Camaro ever produced? Gimme a break! Last edited by htron50; 02-24-2012 at 08:35 PM. Reason: Edit: Imagine how many folks would pay you that for a 10 minute ride! LOL

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Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	I'm originally from England. $5 a gallon is CHEAP!