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AKA · 08-15-2012, 11:05 PM

Every time I see a Vette I hope it's a hot chick driving it, but it ends up being 70 year old man.

I'd pick the ZL1.

Jay23 · 08-15-2012, 11:12 PM

Keep it and wait for the c7. At least that's what I would do, I'm hopping to find a deal on a grand sport as people start selling them for the c7

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phantom · 08-15-2012, 11:12 PM

Big move, the ZL1 gains power through break-in. For me the ZL1 won out over a GS. I'm 6'6" and no Vette can handle my size. The ZL1 is perfect for me.

Max536 · 08-15-2012, 11:37 PM

Get the ZL1, you won`t regret it, the test drive doesn`t do you any justice, you have to drive it a bit more and you`ll be glad you got it.

jdenotter · 08-15-2012, 11:39 PM

Get the GS. The ZL1 is overrated in my opinion. For the price youre better off in a vette.

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FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-15-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom

Big move, the ZL1 gains power through break-in. For me the ZL1 won out over a GS. I'm 6'6" and no Vette can handle my size. The ZL1 is perfect for me.

I'm 6'2 and my head has hit the roof. So this can't be true. That is a negative with Camaros being the lack of head room.

jimmy5 · 08-15-2012, 11:47 PM

Not only would I, I did!

LimaCharlie · 08-15-2012, 11:47 PM

If you are considering the ZL1 mostly for the 4 seats, keep the Corvette! The Camaro is a 2 seat car with "some extra space back there".

LimaCharlie · 08-15-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

I'm 6'2 and my head has hit the roof. So this can't be true. That is a negative with Camaros being the lack of head room.

You need to adjust the seat down. I'm 6' 3" and my head is about 4" from the roof. Seat is not at full bottom position too.

ssleepingbeauty · 08-16-2012, 01:07 AM

Ozer,
If it makes you feel any better, you are the first customer to actually drive that car. You see I work there and I was one of the only sales people to actually get to drive that car (just to put some gas in it).

Funny story. When you called the other day, myself and the unamed sales person you are working with that took your call. Took it because we both told each other to answer your call. Being that I just took several wierd calls I told him to answer it lol. He is a great guy though.

Anyways as far as the two cars go, it is like apples to oranges. My wife laughs because I always come home and go back and forth between the Vette and ZL1.
In my case my kids are grown up and it's just the wife and I. So I would go a Vette for the weekend toy. In your case with a little one, I would go with the ZL1. So you can have a fun cruiser on the weekend with the family plus have a great toy for some spirited driving when it's just you.

8AD•SS · 08-16-2012, 01:24 AM

I would. If you'd like to see what I sold to fund my ZL1 build just click the link in my sig. You can call me crazy afterwards lol

Mike,

X25 · 08-16-2012, 01:39 AM

Thanks everyone for all your responses! It proved to be a very tough decision to make for me. I thought 580hp would win me over easily, but looks like they're not much apart in terms of performance. Needless to say, the car will not wait forever for me, so if I can't decide soon, it probably be decided 'on my behalf'; I don't think sleep will come easy tonight

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Originally Posted by ssleepingbeauty

Ozer,
If it makes you feel any better, you are the first customer to actually drive that car. You see I work there and I was one of the only sales people to actually get to drive that car (just to put some gas in it).

Funny story. When you called the other day, myself and the unamed sales person you are working with that took your call. Took it because we both told each other to answer your call. Being that I just took several wierd calls I told him to answer it lol. He is a great guy though.

Anyways as far as the two cars go, it is like apples to oranges. My wife laughs because I always come home and go back and forth between the Vette and ZL1.
In my case my kids are grown up and it's just the wife and I. So I would go a Vette for the weekend toy. In your case with a little one, I would go with the ZL1. So you can have a fun cruiser on the weekend with the family plus have a great toy for some spirited driving when it's just you.

Thanks for the reply! I have had dealings with another dealer in your city last year, and was very much outraged with the experience. I was bracing for the worst, but you guys turned out to be very friendly. It also turns out I bought my Corvette from your sales manager's brother who works in another dealer close to my home; small world

Kmax · 08-16-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmy5

Not only would I, I did!

So Did I

closs2sx · 08-16-2012, 07:10 AM

For me I wanted a z06 (well really I wanted a performance car again haven't had one since 07 when I sold it to pay cash to build my garage) being married my wife wanted some say in the decision and she does not like the look of the vette at all so when I first heard of the zl1 I showed her a picture of the car in jan 11 and she said get it so performance wise it's not what I wanted but we both love the looks of it and with the money I saved I will be adding power and tweaking suspension slightly it won't be the z06 but it will be a monster I am happy with

08-15-2012, 11:12 PM	#16
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	Keep it and wait for the c7. At least that's what I would do, I'm hopping to find a deal on a grand sport as people start selling them for the c7 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary SS - Borla S Catback, Halltech CAI, Ported TB, Solo High Flows - More to come.....

08-15-2012, 11:39 PM	#19
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,777 View My Garage	Get the GS. The ZL1 is overrated in my opinion. For the price youre better off in a vette. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

08-15-2012, 11:47 PM	#22
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	If you are considering the ZL1 mostly for the 4 seats, keep the Corvette! The Camaro is a 2 seat car with "some extra space back there". __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

08-16-2012, 01:24 AM	#25
8AD•SS Drives: 45th anniversary SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 269	I would. If you'd like to see what I sold to fund my ZL1 build just click the link in my sig. You can call me crazy afterwards lol Mike, __________________ 45th anniversary SS convertible (Nox) CRT ZL1 #271 Ordered 5/22, delivered 7/27 (R XIII) R XIII's Build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post5427709

08-16-2012, 07:10 AM	#28
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,438	For me I wanted a z06 (well really I wanted a performance car again haven't had one since 07 when I sold it to pay cash to build my garage) being married my wife wanted some say in the decision and she does not like the look of the vette at all so when I first heard of the zl1 I showed her a picture of the car in jan 11 and she said get it so performance wise it's not what I wanted but we both love the looks of it and with the money I saved I will be adding power and tweaking suspension slightly it won't be the z06 but it will be a monster I am happy with __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

08-15-2012, 11:05 PM	#15
AKA Go SteeleRS/SS Drives: '11 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 301	Every time I see a Vette I hope it's a hot chick driving it, but it ends up being 70 year old man. I'd pick the ZL1.

08-15-2012, 11:12 PM	#17
phantom phantom Drives: 2012 ZL1 CRT 6M Join Date: May 2009 Location: depere, wi Posts: 143 View My Garage	Big move, the ZL1 gains power through break-in. For me the ZL1 won out over a GS. I'm 6'6" and no Vette can handle my size. The ZL1 is perfect for me.

08-15-2012, 11:37 PM	#18
Max536 Drives: ‘12 ZL1 - ‘20 G63 AMG - ‘12 LP550-2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa,Ontario,Canada. "EH" Posts: 296 View My Garage	Get the ZL1, you won`t regret it, the test drive doesn`t do you any justice, you have to drive it a bit more and you`ll be glad you got it.

08-15-2012, 11:47 PM	#21
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	Not only would I, I did!

08-16-2012, 01:07 AM	#24
ssleepingbeauty Drives: Fast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 3	Ozer, If it makes you feel any better, you are the first customer to actually drive that car. You see I work there and I was one of the only sales people to actually get to drive that car (just to put some gas in it). Funny story. When you called the other day, myself and the unamed sales person you are working with that took your call. Took it because we both told each other to answer your call. Being that I just took several wierd calls I told him to answer it lol. He is a great guy though. Anyways as far as the two cars go, it is like apples to oranges. My wife laughs because I always come home and go back and forth between the Vette and ZL1. In my case my kids are grown up and it's just the wife and I. So I would go a Vette for the weekend toy. In your case with a little one, I would go with the ZL1. So you can have a fun cruiser on the weekend with the family plus have a great toy for some spirited driving when it's just you.