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ZOSICK · 03-06-2014, 12:47 PM

I went in to the dealership looking for a C7 Stingray and left with a ZL1 lol. I have not owned a Camaro since my last Z28 way back in 2002. I'm really happy with this car so far. It's not very fast (IMO) but it handles great! Can't wait to start modding!

Tony

Z/28Dan · 03-06-2014, 01:12 PM

Same choice I would have made, but I'm curious why you chose the ZL1?

2014CamaroZL1 · 03-06-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOSICK

It's not very fast (IMO)...

Tony

Say what ??

The mass of the car and smoothness of the power delivery minimizes the sensation.
But still...

ZOSICK · 03-06-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Same choice I would have made, but I'm curious why you chose the ZL1?

To be 100% honest, I had no intention of buying a ZL1. I went in looking for a Stingray or 09 and up ZR1. The dealership had a Black on black Vert. and it was too late to order the trim I wanted. I test drove a 2014 black ZL1 M6 and was really impressed. so much infact that I pulled the trigger on a 2014 RR ZL1 that was sitting in the showroom.

BigBoyBlue · 03-06-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOSICK

I went in to the dealership looking for a C7 Stingray and left with a ZL1 lol. I have not owned a Camaro since my last Z28 way back in 2002. I'm really happy with this car so far. It's not very fast (IMO) but it handles great! Can't wait to start modding!

Tony

AWESOME!!! I did the same thing, although I would have had to wait months for the Z51 package. I did almost get a C6 GrandSport 60th edition MSRP of $76k for $60k. The ZL1 spoke to me though.

Welcome.

ZOSICK · 03-06-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2014CamaroZL1

Say what ??

The mass of the car and smoothness of the power delivery minimizes the sensation.
But still...

Yes sir! I guess that came out wrong. It's slow in relation to other cars I've owned. That being said, the car moves pretty good for it's size and weight. I came from a C6 Z06 that was built pretty good so just about any bone stock car would feel slow in comparrison. You're 1005 correct though, this car is leaps and bounds a nicer car!

Tony

ZOSICK · 03-06-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

AWESOME!!! I did the same thing, although I would have had to wait months for the Z51 package. I did almost get a C6 GrandSport 60th edition MSRP of $76k for $60k. The ZL1 spoke to me though.

Welcome.

I hear ya. I wanted either a 1LT/2LT w/Z51 and Mag. ride in red. My dealer showed me what was "out there" and not one car on the list was what I was looking for. If I was going to pay that kind of money, I wasn't going to settle for something I didn't exactly I want. I can wait. The C7 is only going to get better. Hell, I'm loving this car as of now lol.

BigBoyBlue · 03-06-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOSICK

I hear ya. I wanted either a 1LT/2LT w/Z51 and Mag. ride in red. My dealer showed me what was "out there" and not one car on the list was what I was looking for. If I was going to pay that kind of money, I wasn't going to settle for something I didn't exactly I want. I can wait. The C7 is only going to get better. Hell, I'm loving this car as of now lol.

Exactly my thoughts. In two years all the kinks should be worked out of the C7 and my daughter will be old enough to sit in the front seat.

Blackdevil77 · 03-06-2014, 03:26 PM

Dude, we are in quite a similar situation, except I changed my mind from the C7 to the ZL1 without the test drive! The C7 is an awesome car, no doubt, but I don't want to do anything past bolt ons with my next car. The C7 won't get much faster than stock without a supercharger, cam or nitrous and I just don't want to do those things this time around after my last experience. The ZL1, according to members here, has much more untapped potential with bolts ons.

So basically, stock on stock, a C7 will slightly edge out the ZL1. A C7 with long tubes, CAI and tune vs a ZL1 with intake, headers and tune, the ZL1 should have the edge. But add pulleys to the ZL1, and it's all over for the bolt on C7. In a straight line, at least

OVERPAR73 · 03-06-2014, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the ZL1 family, now let the mods begin!!

jessrayo · 03-06-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOSICK

I went in to the dealership looking for a C7 Stingray and left with a ZL1 lol. Can't wait to start modding!

Tony

I had all the order forms for my stingray filled out and was told the dealer could not submit the order until they got a build allocation.... I waited and waited and then I saw my ZL1. The way my C7 was spec'd it was going to be over $70K. I bought the ZL1 in June and put the price difference in Mods. I have never regretted it for a moment. No matter what those hardcore vette guys say, I still don't think any stock C7 can run with my ZL1 at hardly any racing venue.

Spartan01 · 03-06-2014, 09:22 PM

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ZOSICK · 03-07-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackdevil77

Dude, we are in quite a similar situation, except I changed my mind from the C7 to the ZL1 without the test drive! The C7 is an awesome car, no doubt, but I don't want to do anything past bolt ons with my next car. The C7 won't get much faster than stock without a supercharger, cam or nitrous and I just don't want to do those things this time around after my last experience. The ZL1, according to members here, has much more untapped potential with bolts ons.

So basically, stock on stock, a C7 will slightly edge out the ZL1. A C7 with long tubes, CAI and tune vs a ZL1 with intake, headers and tune, the ZL1 should have the edge. But add pulleys to the ZL1, and it's all over for the bolt on C7. In a straight line, at least

I'm not sure how fast the C7's are (trap speed wise) but I don't think they are all that fast (take that with a grain of salt of course) but they do respond very well to mods. Howerver and from what I've seen our cars respond very well to mods as well if not better.

ZOSICK · 03-07-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

I had all the order forms for my stingray filled out and was told the dealer could not submit the order until they got a build allocation.... I waited and waited and then I saw my ZL1. The way my C7 was spec'd it was going to be over $70K. I bought the ZL1 in June and put the price difference in Mods. I have never regretted it for a moment. No matter what those hardcore vette guys say, I still don't think any stock C7 can run with my ZL1 at hardly any racing venue.

I was in the same boat, after all of the options, I was looking at over 70K

I was told the same thing as far as the allocatons. What I think is dumb is you can go on the the chevy website and order one yet, if the dealership doesn't have any allocations, you're screwed. that's silly to me but oh well. I'm very happy with my ZL1 for now. It's a shame it's so darn heavy though. However, it doesn't feel as heavy as it is. It could use another 100 hp but that's what mods are for lol.

03-06-2014, 12:47 PM	#1
ZOSICK Drives: 2014 RR CAMARO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 19	Back in saddle again! I went in to the dealership looking for a C7 Stingray and left with a ZL1 lol. I have not owned a Camaro since my last Z28 way back in 2002. I'm really happy with this car so far. It's not very fast (IMO) but it handles great! Can't wait to start modding! Tony

03-06-2014, 01:12 PM	#2
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,680 View My Garage	Same choice I would have made, but I'm curious why you chose the ZL1? __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

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OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,472 View My Garage	Welcome to the ZL1 family, now let the mods begin!! __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

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03-06-2014, 03:26 PM	#9
Blackdevil77 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, Shelby GT500 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,376	Dude, we are in quite a similar situation, except I changed my mind from the C7 to the ZL1 without the test drive! The C7 is an awesome car, no doubt, but I don't want to do anything past bolt ons with my next car. The C7 won't get much faster than stock without a supercharger, cam or nitrous and I just don't want to do those things this time around after my last experience. The ZL1, according to members here, has much more untapped potential with bolts ons. So basically, stock on stock, a C7 will slightly edge out the ZL1. A C7 with long tubes, CAI and tune vs a ZL1 with intake, headers and tune, the ZL1 should have the edge. But add pulleys to the ZL1, and it's all over for the bolt on C7. In a straight line, at least