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Stephen12ZL1 · 01-21-2014, 06:35 PM

if it is going to be an occasional track car, then it is perfect. You won't care as much when a rock flies up or if someone parks too close. Have fun with the car and enjoy the performance!

SSTG · 01-21-2014, 06:43 PM

As others have said, if your going to track it and DD it. Keep it, you got a great deal on it...

Expunge · 01-21-2014, 06:52 PM

If you want to keep it, have the dealership throw in a GMPP (General Motors Protection Plan) 5year/100K 0$ deductible warranty. Otherwise get a 1LE.

My 2 cents.

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-21-2014, 06:56 PM

Keep it, if it bothers you that much have someone blend the paint down the road but since it's going to get driven I wouldn't worry about it too much.

LuSe4 · 01-21-2014, 06:57 PM

I have seen worse paint matches directly from the factory.
That looks fine. Forget about it and drive that thing.

chevy 3 · 01-21-2014, 06:59 PM

Keep her.

jessrayo · 01-21-2014, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

if it is going to be an occasional track car, then it is perfect. You won't care as much when a rock flies up or if someone parks too close. Have fun with the car and enjoy the performance!

+1 keep it and drive it like you stole it... cause for $42K you did.

AG1LE · 01-21-2014, 07:02 PM

If I would notice the difference every time I look at the car, and something that would always bother me about the car, I would seriously consider the cost to have the entire car professionally re-painted, even if not done immediately.

If it were only noticeable to me under close scrutiny, I would definitely keep it rather than downgrading to an SS.

Front Runner · 01-21-2014, 07:17 PM

I really can't tell the difference........

If you're good with it, keep it and roll on. If you're not, take it back.......

Msmall143 · 01-21-2014, 07:20 PM

All good feedback gents with good reasoning.

45thAnniversary2SS · 01-21-2014, 07:41 PM

I will give you 42k for it, shit. Great deal you got there.

I can see the difference you are talking about, but I would just live with it especially since nobody could spot it in person.

You may be ruined now anyways going back to SS.

blessedhellride · 01-21-2014, 08:46 PM

I wouldn't worry about it and enjoy the car. The factory paint is garbage anyway, lots of imperfections, trapped dirt, and other issues. When money and time allows you can really have a nice coat of Red Hot put on.

OK2DRUL · 01-21-2014, 08:57 PM

I wouldn't worry about it that much. If you bring the car back then let everyone know on here because at that price I'm sure someone else is going to buy it lol

lbls1 · 01-21-2014, 09:00 PM

Find out how much of the car was actually repainted. If its just the bumper then you may be able to forgive it (you can plan to repaint it later). When you get into body panels that have been repainted then its a cause of concern, as you want to know what the problem was that warranted body parts to get repainted this soon.

Try to be a little objective with the paint, as GM paint isn't perfect. Its not uncommon to see shade differences between panels and the bumper. A good car should have a uniform shade between panels, however. If the quality is less than what you're expecting then perhaps you should let it go back before you get too attached to it. You may find another ZL that could make you happier.

Good luck.

View Poll Results: What would you do
Keep the car because it's the only way you can afford a 2013 zl1	14	13.21%
Keep the car because this ain't that bad and the price is worth it	76	71.70%
Give it back and get an ss	6	5.66%
Give it back - this is bad!	10	9.43%
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01-21-2014, 06:35 PM	#15
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	if it is going to be an occasional track car, then it is perfect. You won't care as much when a rock flies up or if someone parks too close. Have fun with the car and enjoy the performance! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-21-2014, 06:56 PM	#18
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Keep it, if it bothers you that much have someone blend the paint down the road but since it's going to get driven I wouldn't worry about it too much. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

01-21-2014, 06:57 PM	#19
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	I have seen worse paint matches directly from the factory. That looks fine. Forget about it and drive that thing. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

01-21-2014, 07:17 PM	#23
Front Runner Drives: 2016 Nightfall Gray Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 1,011	I really can't tell the difference........ If you're good with it, keep it and roll on. If you're not, take it back....... __________________ 2016 Nightfall Gray Camaro SS

01-21-2014, 06:43 PM	#16
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	As others have said, if your going to track it and DD it. Keep it, you got a great deal on it...

01-21-2014, 06:52 PM	#17
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	If you want to keep it, have the dealership throw in a GMPP (General Motors Protection Plan) 5year/100K 0$ deductible warranty. Otherwise get a 1LE. My 2 cents.

01-21-2014, 06:59 PM	#20
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	Keep her.

01-21-2014, 07:02 PM	#22
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	If I would notice the difference every time I look at the car, and something that would always bother me about the car, I would seriously consider the cost to have the entire car professionally re-painted, even if not done immediately. If it were only noticeable to me under close scrutiny, I would definitely keep it rather than downgrading to an SS.

01-21-2014, 07:20 PM	#24
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	All good feedback gents with good reasoning. Last edited by Msmall143; 04-07-2014 at 09:34 AM.

01-21-2014, 07:41 PM	#25
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	I will give you 42k for it, shit. Great deal you got there. I can see the difference you are talking about, but I would just live with it especially since nobody could spot it in person. You may be ruined now anyways going back to SS. __________________

01-21-2014, 08:46 PM	#26
blessedhellride Drives: 2014 Z/28; 2014 Ram 2500 CTD Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW-Fairview Posts: 498	I wouldn't worry about it and enjoy the car. The factory paint is garbage anyway, lots of imperfections, trapped dirt, and other issues. When money and time allows you can really have a nice coat of Red Hot put on. __________________ 2015 Silverado 2500 2014 Z/28

01-21-2014, 08:57 PM	#27
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	I wouldn't worry about it that much. If you bring the car back then let everyone know on here because at that price I'm sure someone else is going to buy it lol

01-21-2014, 09:00 PM	#28
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	Find out how much of the car was actually repainted. If its just the bumper then you may be able to forgive it (you can plan to repaint it later). When you get into body panels that have been repainted then its a cause of concern, as you want to know what the problem was that warranted body parts to get repainted this soon. Try to be a little objective with the paint, as GM paint isn't perfect. Its not uncommon to see shade differences between panels and the bumper. A good car should have a uniform shade between panels, however. If the quality is less than what you're expecting then perhaps you should let it go back before you get too attached to it. You may find another ZL that could make you happier. Good luck. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L