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hammdo · 04-06-2018, 06:43 PM

‘13 ZL1 all day...

-Don

05Goat · 04-06-2018, 10:14 PM

I found a 2014 Z/28 for 34k.. ZL1 or Z/28?

Smokin19 · 04-07-2018, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 05Goat

I found a 2014 Z/28 for 34k.. ZL1 or Z/28?

Just had my Z/28 out yesterday and wife says today "you still smiling over your ride yesterday".

SecondZ28 · 04-07-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 05Goat

I found a 2014 Z/28 for 34k.. ZL1 or Z/28?

Seems fishy, need to dig deeper. There has to be something wrong (major accident, title brand), as Z/28's are still priced mid $40's

05Goat · 04-07-2018, 10:27 AM

What's better about the Z/28's over the ZL1? I know they have 7.0's but what else is special about them? Can't the ZL1 beat the Z?

redcoats1976 · 04-07-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I have zero interest in the 6th gen. I know its faster and more modern....all things it should be considering its the newer gen. I just cant get past the stying. The fact that its not very successful sales wise tells me my opinion is a common one.

we have a winner...

05Goat · 04-07-2018, 11:59 AM

I saw a few 2016-17 SS's at the Chev dealer yesterday when I was picking up a part. Honestly, they do nothing for me. I personally like the 14-15's the most. 13's are good also, but I don't like the mail slot and I like the sleek nose of the 14-15's.

SecondZ28 · 04-07-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Goat

What's better about the Z/28's over the ZL1? I know they have 7.0's but what else is special about them? Can't the ZL1 beat the Z?

Z/28 is purpose built for the track

ZL1 can do a little of everything; drag/track/DD

With the Z/28 many comforts are optional (air conditioning, a stereo with more than one speaker, etc). Less sound deadening material, thinner glass in the name of saving weight. Where the ZL1 is a loaded and then actually added weight because of the heavy duty drivetrain (i.e. 9.9" cast iron diff).

DSMer1 · 04-07-2018, 12:51 PM

Gen 6 zl1 gets my vote, ha!
I like the gen 6.

05Goat · 04-07-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SecondZ28

Z/28 is purpose built for the track

ZL1 can do a little of everything; drag/track/DD

With the Z/28 many comforts are optional (air conditioning, a stereo with more than one speaker, etc). Less sound deadening material, thinner glass in the name of saving weight. Where the ZL1 is a loaded and then actually added weight because of the heavy duty drivetrain (i.e. 9.9" cast iron diff).

Thanks, good info, I didn't know any of that.. But, I haven't looked into buying a Camaro since my 4 Iroc-z's in the 80's and 90's..lol

silversleeper · 04-07-2018, 01:41 PM

https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-diff...Z28-SS-and-ZL1

Smokin15 has hp that would put a smile on my face too. The stock Z28 doesn't have more hp to weight than a stock 6th gen SS. It's a cool car no doubt but I'd be hard pressed to choose between a stock Z28 and a bolt on's 6th SS or SS 1LE.
Sport touring or tracking the car? Get the one that suits your style.

edit: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/09/...n-a-z28-video/

05Goat · 04-07-2018, 06:27 PM

I'd still take the ZL1..

Deputy347k9 · 04-07-2018, 07:40 PM

My granddaughter and her boyfriend flew into Florida today, weeks vacation. Their rental car is a 2118 Camaro convertible, about the same color as my Ashen gray metallic 2014. They quickly found out large suitcases can be challenging to say the least! I told them driving one is like driving a submarine, you have to be extremely careful, take the insurance! They ended up paying $260.00 for the weeks vacation. Waiting for feedback.

Brutale arancia · 04-16-2018, 04:32 PM

I wasn't even looking at Camaros so I haven't driven a 6th gen but I have driven the '18 Mustang. '13 ZL1 feels much more like a race car with amenities. That's driving normally, it hasn't been out of touring mode yet. At 3k miles it's practically new (unless their all track miles) and mechanically it's a lot more car for considerably less money. I'm really happy with it.

For perspective, I'm not "experienced". Switching from 2 wheels to 4.

04-06-2018, 06:43 PM	#15
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,693 View My Garage	‘13 ZL1 all day... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-07-2018, 12:51 PM	#23
DSMer1 Drives: 14 and 15 SS's Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 387	Gen 6 zl1 gets my vote, ha! I like the gen 6. __________________ Bolt-ons!

04-07-2018, 01:41 PM	#25
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,483	https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-diff...Z28-SS-and-ZL1 Smokin15 has hp that would put a smile on my face too. The stock Z28 doesn't have more hp to weight than a stock 6th gen SS. It's a cool car no doubt but I'd be hard pressed to choose between a stock Z28 and a bolt on's 6th SS or SS 1LE. Sport touring or tracking the car? Get the one that suits your style. edit: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/09/...n-a-z28-video/ Last edited by silversleeper; 04-07-2018 at 02:06 PM.

04-07-2018, 07:40 PM	#27
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,329	My granddaughter and her boyfriend flew into Florida today, weeks vacation. Their rental car is a 2118 Camaro convertible, about the same color as my Ashen gray metallic 2014. They quickly found out large suitcases can be challenging to say the least! I told them driving one is like driving a submarine, you have to be extremely careful, take the insurance! They ended up paying $260.00 for the weeks vacation. Waiting for feedback. Attached Images __________________

04-06-2018, 10:14 PM	#16
05Goat Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 151	I found a 2014 Z/28 for 34k.. ZL1 or Z/28?

04-07-2018, 10:27 AM	#19
05Goat Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 151	What's better about the Z/28's over the ZL1? I know they have 7.0's but what else is special about them? Can't the ZL1 beat the Z?

04-07-2018, 11:59 AM	#21
05Goat Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 151	I saw a few 2016-17 SS's at the Chev dealer yesterday when I was picking up a part. Honestly, they do nothing for me. I personally like the 14-15's the most. 13's are good also, but I don't like the mail slot and I like the sleek nose of the 14-15's.

04-07-2018, 06:27 PM	#26
05Goat Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 151	I'd still take the ZL1..

04-16-2018, 04:32 PM	#28
Brutale arancia Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	I wasn't even looking at Camaros so I haven't driven a 6th gen but I have driven the '18 Mustang. '13 ZL1 feels much more like a race car with amenities. That's driving normally, it hasn't been out of touring mode yet. At 3k miles it's practically new (unless their all track miles) and mechanically it's a lot more car for considerably less money. I'm really happy with it. For perspective, I'm not "experienced". Switching from 2 wheels to 4.