Should I trade my 1LE for a ZL1... - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Front Runner · 03-09-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thkfast

I was killing time yesterday on Autotrader.com and saw several '13 ZL1's going for $7K-10K off.
This NEW '13 Red ZL1 6MT was only $50K

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

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There are very good deals to be had on new 13 ZL1's. That appears to be one of them.

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Originally Posted by Mmar88

I appreciate all of the advice everyone. I'm going to see if I can test drive it tomorrow...My 1LE is the most powerful car I've ever been in and it's stock so I guess I need to see what it's even like to have 580hp at my command...the big reason I don't mod is my warranty...I'd like to keep it in tact. I'd also like to find out how mod friendly my dealership is

Great idea. Test drive and see how you like it.

AbsoluteMayheM · 03-09-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jravenfan

3k on a 2013 is basically new, $46,000 is a very good price, almost makes me think something wrong with it. if the car is sound and you can handle it financially I say go for it.

Maybe there was something wrong with the driver? like due to so many speeding tickets he is selling his car because the only thing he can legally drive on the street is a bicycle!! haha!

My next Camaro is going to be supercharged!

sdmbdad71 · 03-09-2014, 08:25 AM

Your '13 BRM 1LE is a 1 of a total of 90 BRM's made both 1SS and 2SS.

There were a whole lot more BLK ZL1's

My $.02 is that I would keep the 1LE.... Yours is my favorite color combo, so I'm a bit biased though.

Dubscamaro · 03-09-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thkfast

I was killing time yesterday on Autotrader.com and saw several '13 ZL1's going for $7K-10K off.
This NEW '13 Red ZL1 6MT was only $50K

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0

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My dealer offered me a ZL1 for a 1LE price just joking around to see if I'd go there and I didn't..lol missed out on a huge offer.

AbsolutHank · 03-09-2014, 10:03 AM

My 5000 mile 700HP ZL1 is for sale in Maryland...$48,000

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344332

Mmar88 · 03-09-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

My 5000 mile 700HP ZL1 is for sale in Maryland...$48,000

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344332

Sounds like an amazing deal! However the warranty is a must have for me..which I'm sure is void at this point on that monster! Beautiful car either way!

AbsolutHank · 03-09-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mmar88

Sounds like an amazing deal! However the warranty is a must have for me..which I'm sure is void at this point on that monster! Beautiful car either way!

Fair enough..good luck in your search

Normagene · 03-09-2014, 10:51 AM

After your Test Drive of the ZL1, post some of the numbers for us. Like to know what they offer on your trade-in. Don't like the numbers, walk out, and throw a one last chance number at them as you reach the door. Always best to take your time, go home think it over, you're not in any hurry so time is on your side. Oh, one last thing; Always Lowball them and have a set number that's a deal breaker.

jravenfan · 03-09-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

After your Test Drive of the ZL1, post some of the numbers for us. Like to know what they offer on your trade-in. Don't like the numbers, walk out, and throw a one last chance number at them as you reach the door. Always best to take your time, go home think it over, you're not in any hurry so time is on your side. Oh, one last thing; Always Lowball them and have a set number that's a deal breaker.

I too am curious once you start to negotiate, how they deal with you, both on trade in and the price of the car. As someone stated earlier, sometimes advertised price has some incentives that most will not qualify for.

Mmar88 · 03-09-2014, 11:13 AM

Ya I'll definitely keep you all posted! I'll most likely make it there tomorrow, off all day and it's supposed to be in the mid 40s so should be a good day for it. As far as rebates and such I'm not sure I've seen too many used cars with rebates like new cars have and I'm sure that if they want the car sold they'll do what they can to sell it. If not then it's not meant to be. Absolute worst case scenario-I get to test drive a 580hp monster and still go home with an awesome car

FINALLYSATISFIED · 03-09-2014, 02:17 PM

I'd trade the 1LE in. If you test drive the ZL1 you won't look back. Plus Certified vehicles have better warranties than buying a new vehicle.

Thrillz · 03-09-2014, 04:52 PM

If the finance's are there nothing wrong trading up to a ZL1 if that's what you want. Imo i wouldn't buy a ZL1 with some high miles on in in the color i don't want just to get one. After the honeymoon period is over you will be kicking your ass for not getting the want you really wanted. Take your time travel some distance if you have to and buy a low mileage ZL1 with the color and features that are important to you. Personally i would travel half way across North America to get the ZL1 i like as this is a special niche kind of vehicle. As a 43 year old who has bought many cars i can tell you from my experience's compromising sucks and end up costing you more in the end. Just my 2 cents.

Mannsiam · 03-09-2014, 05:04 PM

I would of gone for a ZL1 if I could of afforded it at the time.

KLR ZL1 · 03-09-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

This is true. MAKE SURE YOU CARFAX IT FIRST! You may find it was in a minor collision or something. I had that happen to me. I found a black 2SS that was priced so aggressively it was almost too good to be true. Well, it was - someone rearended it months before and fixed it up. CARFAX is awesome like that.

Carfax is only good if it is reported to insurance. I bought a 09' Cobalt for my daughter and the Carfax was clean. Then about a year ago we had to fix some damage that she did and found out that the same fender had been replaced. The GM chicklet was even in the wrong place and there were clips left off the underside. Just saying you can't always trust a Carfax report. But to the OP atleast you don't have to pay for the gas guzzler tax. $46,000 is a good price and maybe you could get them to come down a little too. Go test drive it and look at it very good. Especially check the fender bolts to see if they had been removed in the past. Good luck.

03-09-2014, 10:03 AM	#33
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	My 5000 mile 700HP ZL1 is for sale in Maryland...$48,000 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344332 __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

03-09-2014, 04:52 PM	#40
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	If the finance's are there nothing wrong trading up to a ZL1 if that's what you want. Imo i wouldn't buy a ZL1 with some high miles on in in the color i don't want just to get one. After the honeymoon period is over you will be kicking your ass for not getting the want you really wanted. Take your time travel some distance if you have to and buy a low mileage ZL1 with the color and features that are important to you. Personally i would travel half way across North America to get the ZL1 i like as this is a special niche kind of vehicle. As a 43 year old who has bought many cars i can tell you from my experience's compromising sucks and end up costing you more in the end. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-09-2014, 05:04 PM	#41
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	I would of gone for a ZL1 if I could of afforded it at the time. __________________ Yeah Im a Chevy Guy. 11 Silverado, 12 Malibu, 14 Camaro 1LE

03-09-2014, 08:25 AM	#31
sdmbdad71 Drives: 2013 VR 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 182 View My Garage	Your '13 BRM 1LE is a 1 of a total of 90 BRM's made both 1SS and 2SS. There were a whole lot more BLK ZL1's My $.02 is that I would keep the 1LE.... Yours is my favorite color combo, so I'm a bit biased though.

03-09-2014, 10:51 AM	#36
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	After your Test Drive of the ZL1, post some of the numbers for us. Like to know what they offer on your trade-in. Don't like the numbers, walk out, and throw a one last chance number at them as you reach the door. Always best to take your time, go home think it over, you're not in any hurry so time is on your side. Oh, one last thing; Always Lowball them and have a set number that's a deal breaker.

03-09-2014, 11:13 AM	#38
Mmar88 Drives: 2013 BRM 2SS/RS/1LE/NPP/NAV Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 237	Ya I'll definitely keep you all posted! I'll most likely make it there tomorrow, off all day and it's supposed to be in the mid 40s so should be a good day for it. As far as rebates and such I'm not sure I've seen too many used cars with rebates like new cars have and I'm sure that if they want the car sold they'll do what they can to sell it. If not then it's not meant to be. Absolute worst case scenario-I get to test drive a 580hp monster and still go home with an awesome car

03-09-2014, 02:17 PM	#39
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	I'd trade the 1LE in. If you test drive the ZL1 you won't look back. Plus Certified vehicles have better warranties than buying a new vehicle.