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07-24-2014, 04:13 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013
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For some reason the ZL1 and Corvette are fairly cheap to insure. I looked at the Shelby and my Insurance would have doubled. Insane.
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07-24-2014, 04:46 PM
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AC Pickles!
Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014
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07-25-2014, 12:05 AM
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Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011
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Welcome to the club!
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07-25-2014, 09:30 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Texas
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That is such a beautiful color. Congrats man.
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07-25-2014, 09:46 PM
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Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Alberta Canada
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My insurance was 1600/year for the zl1 and well over 3k for the Shelby. I thought that was interesting. Congrats bud! Welcome to the ZL1 world - a little more exciting that the SS :p
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07-25-2014, 09:59 PM
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 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS, 2012 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
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07-25-2014, 10:08 PM
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Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tucson AZ
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Welcome, enjoy the ride.
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07-25-2014, 10:14 PM
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Can you describe some of the differences from the ss? I am looking to do the same trade. |
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07-25-2014, 10:28 PM
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It is a whole different car than your SS.. My insurance went up 11 dollars a month.
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07-25-2014, 11:24 PM
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Innocent Bystander
Drives: 2013 ZL1 BRM/2002 35th SS/2009 GMC Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Alaska
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Congrats on the upgrade!
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07-25-2014, 11:50 PM
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Drives: ZL1 Summit White 2014 Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UAE
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Congrats, you will enjoy it.....
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07-26-2014, 11:53 AM
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The ride is "tighter" but not uncomfortably stiff. I'd say on smooth roads, it actually rides better than my SS even in Sport. Steering input is more responsive. Bigboyblue described it best IMO as "Jekyll and Hyde". It's mild mannered in traffic and merges effortlessly. When your foot is in it, it's a complete beast. If driving the SS is a rock concert, driving the ZL1 is an 88 piece orchestra backing up a heavy metal band. The suede seats in the ZL1 are simultaneously more comfortable than the leather in my SS was and more supportive. I bet the Recaros are awesome too. A big change for me was going from 6 speed SS to auto ZL1... and that was the only decision I was unsure of, but I am really enjoying this configuration. The tapshift is great and the pure auto is very smooth. Part of the purpose of this car is accentuating your skill level as a driver. Hitting 3rd is no longer an issue. Haha. As much as I'd like to drive this car on a daily basis, the auto was a no-brainer for me, and it's still badass when I want it. When I traded my SS, I was showing 16.x mpg, the ZL1 is currently showing 15.x which is near enough it makes no difference to me. An 8$ / month insurance increase is nominal as well. Tons of little upgrades for me going from 2011 to 2014. Mylink vs the old plain radio, color HUD, etc. I almost bought a black one 2 weeks ago. The wife made me wait and get another yellow one. I definitely like the bright yellow over the rally yellow. Full disclosure, I also own a 2011 Equinox 2LT that I usually daily drive (28ish average mpg on my 40-45 minute commute with mixed street and highway plus a good bit of room)... I got to a boring space with my SS and I was just driving my Equinox 100% of the time. ZL1 rekindled the fire and I absolutely love the car. You won't regret it. Last edited by BriteCrawler; 07-26-2014 at 01:51 PM. |
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07-27-2014, 12:12 AM
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Drives: 2013 Victory Red ZL1 6spd Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Charleston, WV
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congrats! I'm so jelly, a yellow 2014 auto is totally what I want. I mean to the T that's the car I want. lol I've decided i'd rather have faster more consistent track times with the auto then the fun of shifting. Oh btw i'm also a SS to ZL1 customer and yes there is so much different between the cars its just nuts. Doesn't drive the same, ride the same, handle the same, ect. The feedback and control from a SS to ZL1 almost beyond comprehension. If it didn't have basically the same interior you'd never know you were driving a Camaro.
Enjoy sir!!!
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07-27-2014, 08:59 AM
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Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011
Location: Gateway to the West
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Congrats on the BY '14 ZL1
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