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el ess A · 09-12-2015, 07:53 AM

ZL1 came in convertible. And that was exactly what I was wanting. I'm very pleased with the car so far and it will spoil you. Even in the convertible form. I love the Z/28s as well, but they don't fit my needs/wants in a car like the ZL1 does. So I stand pat. I won't rule out that I may buy a Z/28 in the future, however. But I won't get rid of the ZL1 to do it. Mine isn't a 2015, but I still wouldn't do it. Glad you came to your senses.

102SS · 09-12-2015, 08:55 AM

No way I would do it,the ZL1 to me is the ultimate Camaro,you can have your cake and eat it to.

The Z28 is spartan, a good spartan but not what I would want.

MIMZL1 · 09-12-2015, 09:26 AM

If you want a track car the Z/28 is the one. The LS7 is a great engine, Chevy has done a lot of the weight reduction mods, wiring harnesses, rear seat, brakes, rear axle, etc, and stock to stock, the Z/28 will beat the ZL1 on the track. I have driven the Z/28 for 7 months and 12,000 miles and as a road car it is rough, but it was designed for the track. I have a ZL1 and love the car. It is a very versatile vehicle, it is good on the track, the strip, and as a daily drive. It is a grand touring car in the European sense, fast, handles well and very comfortable. My choice the Z/28 for the track and the ZL1 for everything else.

Adam12 ZL1 · 09-12-2015, 09:35 AM

I just cant see a stock z/28 pulling a stock ZL1 without corners being involved. When our chevy dealership got their Z/28 the guy that took it to fuel it said it was the fastest car he had ever driven. I think a lot of that just has to do with how much hype the Z/28 got. Don't get me wrong if I could have both I would. I just don't know if I could trade the ZL1 for it. Even my salesman said the ZL1 feels faster than the Z/28. He has driven them all. He also favors the new ATS-V over the CTS-V when he drove them at Circuit of the Americas last month.

Dega Man · 09-12-2015, 09:48 AM

This is all based on opinions and personal preference, I own two ZL1's and good friend of mines also own two ZL1's and one Z/28 He has said that he really like both cars, but overall He likes the ZL1's much better over his Z/28 and in His opinion the ZL1 front end look so awesome coming down the road, makes a statement and gets more attention. He said like someone else had stated in this thread that the Z/28 is a more raw vehicle, where the ZL1's was more refined to Him, He felt that if the ZL1 had the carbon ceramic brakes that it would be a hands down choice for everyone. I personally like the ZL1's and have no desire for the Z/28 over the ZL1.

Stephen12ZL1 · 09-12-2015, 10:22 AM

a Z/28 will not "walk" a ZL1 unless the ZL1 was asleep or not aware which gear he was in. I have owned both cars and the ZL1 is noticeably faster in stock form. On a road course, the Z/28 is better but the ZL1 is no slouch. If you want the best "all around" car, keep the ZL1. If you love road course racing as I do, get the Z/28. The Z/28 has no purpose as a daily driver or cruiser as it is so raw. Some will disagree...

Shark72 · 09-12-2015, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the insight. I like the first hand experience, it says a lot about the two best Camaros.

rcandiloro · 09-12-2015, 08:11 PM

If $ wasn't a factor then I would trade my ZL1 for a Z28, but not for any practical rational reason......for me it's simply the badass factor with the Z28. It has several subtle but significant visual upgrades that I think make it look freakin awesome.....the extensions around the front and rear fenders, the large front spoiler, the rear spoiler wrapping around the exhaust, and most of all the rims, which are simply the coolest stock rims on any vehicle. I know I could purchase a Z28 aero kit and slap it onto the ZL1, but then that would just be trying to make a copycat. They are different cars with different personalities. That's just me. I know in my heart that the ZL1 is a better daily driver, which is what I use it for, but I would by lying if I said I wasn't lusting after the Z28.

rcandiloro · 09-12-2015, 08:12 PM

Sorry, rear spoiler is not the correct term for the rear wrapping around the exhaust.

vicnkathy · 09-12-2015, 08:21 PM

Driven both many times. On my second ZL1. ZL1 is preferable to me by far.

L99CAMA2011 · 09-12-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark72

If the dollar was not an issue, would you trade in a 2015 ZL1 on a 2015 Z/28 ?

If you track your car yes, other wise no. I have more faith in the LSa over the LS7. Better internals as well.

lbls1 · 09-12-2015, 08:28 PM

No.

Shark72 · 09-15-2015, 04:40 PM

I would love to have both but I don't have the space. But I have to say the hood and the front fascia/splitter on the ZL1 is more bad a$$ than on the Z28, just my opinion.

09-12-2015, 07:53 AM	#15
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,574	ZL1 came in convertible. And that was exactly what I was wanting. I'm very pleased with the car so far and it will spoil you. Even in the convertible form. I love the Z/28s as well, but they don't fit my needs/wants in a car like the ZL1 does. So I stand pat. I won't rule out that I may buy a Z/28 in the future, however. But I won't get rid of the ZL1 to do it. Mine isn't a 2015, but I still wouldn't do it. Glad you came to your senses. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

09-12-2015, 08:55 AM	#16
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,267	No way I would do it,the ZL1 to me is the ultimate Camaro,you can have your cake and eat it to. The Z28 is spartan, a good spartan but not what I would want. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

09-12-2015, 09:35 AM	#18
Adam12 ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 40	I just cant see a stock z/28 pulling a stock ZL1 without corners being involved. When our chevy dealership got their Z/28 the guy that took it to fuel it said it was the fastest car he had ever driven. I think a lot of that just has to do with how much hype the Z/28 got. Don't get me wrong if I could have both I would. I just don't know if I could trade the ZL1 for it. Even my salesman said the ZL1 feels faster than the Z/28. He has driven them all. He also favors the new ATS-V over the CTS-V when he drove them at Circuit of the Americas last month. Last edited by Adam12 ZL1; 09-12-2015 at 10:31 AM.

09-12-2015, 09:48 AM	#19
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	This is all based on opinions and personal preference, I own two ZL1's and good friend of mines also own two ZL1's and one Z/28 He has said that he really like both cars, but overall He likes the ZL1's much better over his Z/28 and in His opinion the ZL1 front end look so awesome coming down the road, makes a statement and gets more attention. He said like someone else had stated in this thread that the Z/28 is a more raw vehicle, where the ZL1's was more refined to Him, He felt that if the ZL1 had the carbon ceramic brakes that it would be a hands down choice for everyone. I personally like the ZL1's and have no desire for the Z/28 over the ZL1. Last edited by Dega Man; 09-12-2015 at 10:28 AM.

09-12-2015, 10:22 AM	#20
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,816	a Z/28 will not "walk" a ZL1 unless the ZL1 was asleep or not aware which gear he was in. I have owned both cars and the ZL1 is noticeably faster in stock form. On a road course, the Z/28 is better but the ZL1 is no slouch. If you want the best "all around" car, keep the ZL1. If you love road course racing as I do, get the Z/28. The Z/28 has no purpose as a daily driver or cruiser as it is so raw. Some will disagree... __________________ '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)

09-12-2015, 09:26 AM	#17
MIMZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro #0001 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Detroit area, Mi Posts: 47	If you want a track car the Z/28 is the one. The LS7 is a great engine, Chevy has done a lot of the weight reduction mods, wiring harnesses, rear seat, brakes, rear axle, etc, and stock to stock, the Z/28 will beat the ZL1 on the track. I have driven the Z/28 for 7 months and 12,000 miles and as a road car it is rough, but it was designed for the track. I have a ZL1 and love the car. It is a very versatile vehicle, it is good on the track, the strip, and as a daily drive. It is a grand touring car in the European sense, fast, handles well and very comfortable. My choice the Z/28 for the track and the ZL1 for everything else.

09-12-2015, 10:50 AM	#21
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	Thanks for the insight. I like the first hand experience, it says a lot about the two best Camaros. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

09-12-2015, 08:11 PM	#22
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	If $ wasn't a factor then I would trade my ZL1 for a Z28, but not for any practical rational reason......for me it's simply the badass factor with the Z28. It has several subtle but significant visual upgrades that I think make it look freakin awesome.....the extensions around the front and rear fenders, the large front spoiler, the rear spoiler wrapping around the exhaust, and most of all the rims, which are simply the coolest stock rims on any vehicle. I know I could purchase a Z28 aero kit and slap it onto the ZL1, but then that would just be trying to make a copycat. They are different cars with different personalities. That's just me. I know in my heart that the ZL1 is a better daily driver, which is what I use it for, but I would by lying if I said I wasn't lusting after the Z28.

09-12-2015, 08:12 PM	#23
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	Sorry, rear spoiler is not the correct term for the rear wrapping around the exhaust.

09-12-2015, 08:21 PM	#24
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Driven both many times. On my second ZL1. ZL1 is preferable to me by far.

09-12-2015, 08:28 PM	#26
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,040	No. __________________ '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*

09-15-2015, 04:40 PM	#27
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	I would love to have both but I don't have the space. But I have to say the hood and the front fascia/splitter on the ZL1 is more bad a$$ than on the Z28, just my opinion. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass