Looks like the ZL1 is becoming more affordable

[72MachOne99GT]

I understand affordability is all relative, but I'm surprised so many of you believe that a 55-65,000 dollar "luxury" car is affordable.

First understand I'm saying luxury in the sense that it's strictly a "toy" that nobody needs to own.

I'd imagine that most people can't afford to spend 60,000 on a second, third, or even fourth car.

Sure there are individuals who later in life can afford it, and even those that are fortunate to have a good job at a young age, but I think those instances are the exception.

[alex33x]

that is a used private owned car, of course it would be 51k, not like anyone is going to pay him 55k for a used car.

[speedmon]

Originally Posted by Grimelock2009

I agree with the above 100%. My intention was never to say the ZL1 was not affordable but it’s becoming more affordable. People just starting getting out of control and the funny part its people that actually bought the 2012 ZL1 new at MSRP or over.
My statement was that I will be able to purchase this car for about 40-42 k in about 1 year from now. Many people have disagreed. When I make the purchase, I will proof my point and make sure to post on this specific thread.

Good for you.....smart money is not impulsive. It waits for value.
.....And at that point you'll still have 3 years of powertrain warranty left....and 90% of these cars will be low mileage cars.

Folks can disagree with depreciation, but that doesn't stop it from occuring.
The depreciation is a fact.....the rate is a variable. From what I've seen so far the rates are high, higher than even the CTS-Vs. Only time will tell. Ebay is a good source to monitor the spot pricing which can be used to compute the rate.

[Grimelock2009]

Thought I would post this here.

http://www.stclairecaddy.com/Vehicle...-CA/1876336333

I quess I might not have to wait a year to get me 2012 ZL1

[ZL1 Spoked]

Originally Posted by Grimelock2009

Thought I would post this here.

http://www.stclairecaddy.com/Vehicle...-CA/1876336333

I quess I might not have to wait a year to get me 2012 ZL1

Maybe to "proof" a point you should actually learn how to spell prove. Hahahahhahahaha.

[SlugWound]

Originally Posted by Grimelock2009

Thought I would post this here.

http://www.stclairecaddy.com/Vehicle...-CA/1876336333

I quess I might not have to wait a year to get me 2012 ZL1

It would be nice to know how well that car was treated during those 7K miles. Not a big deal if your buying a Honda Accord, but to buy a used 580 HP Camaro. Not me.....Buts thats just my oppinion..

[Pappa Joe]

Originally Posted by Grimelock2009

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-...item257791ee3c

Now I just have to wait one more year to buy at around 40k.

what about the 76,000.00 one?? I put 5k into mine and figured i spent 75,0000.00 cdn so far :(

[mr02Z/28]

$75,000 is a crazy amount of money on this ride, but to each his own and that's why I hope they keep making more and more of these ZL1s because the more they make the more affordable they will become in a year or 2, especially when the 6th Gen Camaro arrives and folks jump on that bandwagon next....


I really hope Chevy/GM floods the market with these Camaro ZL1s so they do become super affordable, it will be sad for those that paid MSRP/Full price or the increased Market Adjustment value but I would like to see the ZL1 with reasonable amount of miles run in the Low $40,000 range in about 16-18 months.. Time will tell...

[Pappa Joe]

Originally Posted by FlatBlkZL1

Well im 27 and own my own home and still getting one . Like I said, got my stuff straight and went out and get a good job b4 trying to get a car like this.

I did the opposite ,bought it.... then found out plant is closing both me and wife outta job

[mr02Z/28]

Hopefully at 27 you realize what the payments are going to run you, considering it is a $55,000+ Camaro, not counting any trade in or down payment, or interest rates..

$55,000/60 months is about $920 a month, if you can swing that amount good for you...

[OldScoolCamaro]

...ZL1 and affordable, in a general sense of terms widely used in the english language that equates a bargain deal below face value...will not be synonymous for sometime. The car will retail value for a long time.

[Pappa Joe]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

I don't know if you realize this but Chevy is going to produce the ZL1 to meet demand. After 5 months of production, they have produced over 3600 cars, at this rate, they will have produced over 7k for the year, far from limited and a lot more than what corvettes will produce.

Thats where the 2012 shines, only 1885 plus

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

Thats where the 2012 shines, only 1885 plus

Yes that is where the value will shine because of the limited run. of course less those that have been damaged and totaled thus far, and as the years progress, I'm sure that number will dwindle down even further making them more valuable.

[mr02Z/28]

That is why i hope GM/Chevy make so many of the Camaro ZL1s that folks get tired of seeing them on the road, thus making them very very affordable as a Pre-owned vehicle....