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joes407 · 05-21-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by J-vette

Zl1 as long as it will have a warranty. If it were me I would have done it & not looked back. It's a zl1.

It will carry the rest of the factory warranty. I told them in addition to checking the clutch I want the computer scanned to make sure it wasnt tuned or clocked back to stock and to flush both the rear and the brake/clutch fluid

J-vette · 05-21-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joes407

It will carry the rest of the factory warranty. I told them in addition to checking the clutch I want the computer scanned to make sure it wasnt tuned or clocked back to stock and to flush both the rear and the brake/clutch fluid

Also, ask them about the rearend of the zl1, why was it changed? Upgraded? The zl1 rear is strong factory & cast iron.

I'll still get the Z, maybe you should have someone check it out for you.

benji276289 · 05-21-2014, 09:28 AM

ZL1 hands down!!!

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by J-vette

Also, ask them about the rearend of the zl1, why was it changed? Upgraded? The zl1 rear is strong factory & cast iron.

I'll still get the Z, maybe you should have someone check it out for you.

it looks like lower control arms or something aftermarket they're going to put it on a lift for me later the shop was closed when I look at the car

Baba · 05-21-2014, 09:40 AM

Hope your ZL1 comes with a CPO warranty. ENJOY!

Mark T · 05-21-2014, 09:51 AM

Sorry, voted for the 1LE.

Love the suspension on the 1LE, and thinks the ZL1 suffers in corners with the added engine weight. The balance isnt appreciated with the ZL1 in front. More power doesnt equate to better handling.

Paint can be replaced, but sweetness cant.

2c

v8 · 05-21-2014, 09:54 AM

ZL1 all the way, in a few years you will thank yourself

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-21-2014, 10:01 AM

zl1, but they offered you a '14 c7? I'd be all over that.

007s 'Vert · 05-21-2014, 10:03 AM

I vote ZL1......just make sure it gets checked out by an unbiased pro first.......

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

zl1, but they offered you a '14 c7? I'd be all over that.

If thats what you call it. The price differemce wouldve been extreme and on me plus I didnt want the automatic or the tan interior.

luis550 · 05-21-2014, 10:23 AM

Zl1 its a 2014 so i'm assuming its under warranty. take the car to a different dealership and have them look into the clutch problem. or you could always replace the clutch with a batter performing aftermarket clutch.

jkchambless · 05-21-2014, 11:23 AM

Neither.....seems like all they have are used or damaged.....

TxBandit911 · 05-21-2014, 11:23 AM

I would take the ZL1 to another dealer, have it checked out, if the clutch is worn, make the dealer in question replace it. As said, have all fluids changed, scan the ECM, and go over it with a fine tooth comb. Don't take their techs word for shit, have them put it on a rack and YOU look at it, or bring your own mechanic. If everything checks out, go for it...

TxBandit911 · 05-21-2014, 11:28 AM

Also, you can take your 1LE to a different dealer and say "What's with the paint on my car?" Good chance it'll be warranted, and make them repaint the car correctly. I bet they just did a sloppy job repainting the car at your dealer in order to save money from a high deductible, and not wanting a record of it. Some kid could have had a toy and climbed all over it and scratched a lot of panels thru the clear coat pretty easy...i can see it happening.

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take the used zl1 with a few aftermarket parts	190	97.44%
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05-21-2014, 09:40 AM	#19
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Hope your ZL1 comes with a CPO warranty. ENJOY! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

05-21-2014, 09:51 AM	#20
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	Sorry, voted for the 1LE. Love the suspension on the 1LE, and thinks the ZL1 suffers in corners with the added engine weight. The balance isnt appreciated with the ZL1 in front. More power doesnt equate to better handling. Paint can be replaced, but sweetness cant. 2c __________________

05-21-2014, 09:54 AM	#21
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	ZL1 all the way, in a few years you will thank yourself __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

05-21-2014, 10:03 AM	#23
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	I vote ZL1......just make sure it gets checked out by an unbiased pro first....... __________________

05-21-2014, 09:28 AM	#17
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	ZL1 hands down!!!

05-21-2014, 10:01 AM	#22
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	zl1, but they offered you a '14 c7? I'd be all over that.

05-21-2014, 10:23 AM	#25
luis550 Drives: 2013 2lt Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midland,TX Posts: 240	Zl1 its a 2014 so i'm assuming its under warranty. take the car to a different dealership and have them look into the clutch problem. or you could always replace the clutch with a batter performing aftermarket clutch.

05-21-2014, 11:23 AM	#26
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	Neither.....seems like all they have are used or damaged.....

05-21-2014, 11:23 AM	#27
TxBandit911 Call Me"Doc" Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Riley, Kansas Posts: 890	I would take the ZL1 to another dealer, have it checked out, if the clutch is worn, make the dealer in question replace it. As said, have all fluids changed, scan the ECM, and go over it with a fine tooth comb. Don't take their techs word for shit, have them put it on a rack and YOU look at it, or bring your own mechanic. If everything checks out, go for it...

05-21-2014, 11:28 AM	#28
TxBandit911 Call Me"Doc" Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Riley, Kansas Posts: 890	Also, you can take your 1LE to a different dealer and say "What's with the paint on my car?" Good chance it'll be warranted, and make them repaint the car correctly. I bet they just did a sloppy job repainting the car at your dealer in order to save money from a high deductible, and not wanting a record of it. Some kid could have had a toy and climbed all over it and scratched a lot of panels thru the clear coat pretty easy...i can see it happening.