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Prostreeter1 · 11-01-2015, 06:44 AM

First off this opinion is coming from a Ford guy

I took this Camaro in on trade and when it arrived it had 107 original miles on the clock. I put 65 miles on it yesterday and this is the first time I've driven a Camaro.

Even though there were no miles on the clock I took it to Jiffy Lube to have the oil changed. There were 4 employees there and have never seen a ZL1 and cell phone cameras from all 4 employees were going off. You could see the envy in their eyes.

After leaving the business I was at a stop lite wanting to go left. The left arrow appeared and I made my turn, stepped on the gas a bit too much and the rear end spun out and did a 180 in the middle of a busy intersection. I thought SOB, this car does have some power.

From there I drove around town, went up to the mountains and was totally impressed with this GM product. GM got it right whereas Ford missed the mark on the GT500! What I mean by that GM got the styling perfect...front, rear and sides. One of the most aggressive front ends is the GT500 but they really missed the boat on the rear of the car. I don't know how the designers screwed up so bad but they did.

Styling, Comfort, power all wrapped up in one amazing factory hot rod. Only thing I was disappointed in is no CD player. I looked for 45 minutes for that phuckin CD player and came to the conclusion it didn't come with one.

I'm hooked guys. Offically I'm now on your team. Is there room for another ZL1 fan?

But here's the deal. I'm selling this car. Only reason to get a convertible ZL1. I think that would be the perfect hot rod. The car I'm selling still has the factory warranty. Couple pics.

nvydvr · 11-01-2015, 06:51 AM

Welcome

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-01-2015, 07:09 AM

2012 ZL1 has a CD player...but you have NAV. 2015 Z/28 has a CD player but a very lame radio.

Z/28Dan · 11-01-2015, 07:14 AM

I agree about a ZL1 convertible being the ultimate hot rod. No doubt it's on my list for the future.

Redlineviper · 11-01-2015, 08:13 AM

Congrats and welcome. I am a car guy. Not a Chevy, ford, dodge, or import guy. 3/4 of the vehicles from all the brands I don't care for as they have zero personality. The ZL1 is a very balanced and well designed car. Not the fastest in a straight line (Stock) but corners unlike any other pony car, rides very smooth for a car that handles so well, has great brakes, and solid styling. You will enjoy the car a lot.

Herk · 11-01-2015, 08:34 AM

Welcome! Go for the vert I just traded my 14 SS vert for a 14 ZL1. Love it but remember you are going to give up a little performance and drag racing nannies with it but still a pretty all around nice car.

KaBoom1701 · 11-01-2015, 09:19 AM

I think the CD player is right under your beer bottle.......lol

Taking a new ZL1 to Jiffy Lube was brave but to each their own I guess.

Congrats and enjoy the car.

Dutchman427 · 11-01-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

2012 ZL1 has a CD player...but you have NAV. 2015 Z/28 has a CD player but a very lame radio.

I like my "lame radio" man! Screens are not my thing in a machine like the ZL1. I am with KaBoom on the whole Jiffy Lube deal. That is brave to say the least.

Prostreeter1 · 11-01-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I think the CD player is right under your beer bottle.......lol

Taking a new ZL1 to Jiffy Lube was brave but to each their own I guess.

Congrats and enjoy the car.

Corona lite. I looked there for a CD slot, didn't find it. Perfect place for a beer

My neighbor owns this JL. No problem there.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 11-01-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I think the CD player is right under your beer bottle.......lol

Taking a new ZL1 to Jiffy Lube was brave but to each their own I guess.

Congrats and enjoy the car.

Agreed taking it to jiffy lube is a really really really bad idea. They are well known for crossthreading drain plugs, loose oil filters, improper fluids, charging for services not performed. My company insisted we take our fleet vehicles there, until I charged my company for an oil slick clean up left in my driveway when they reused an oil filter because they did not have the correct one. The invoice however had two items charged that they did not perform, one of which was the oil filter. The other item was the engine air filter which they never had, but it was invoiced also.

Think of it this way. At the dealer you ask for a ZL1 certified mechanic to work on the car, or walk away. Even for something as simple as an oil change.

Congrats on you new ride.

Stormin Norman · 11-01-2015, 12:18 PM

How much you going to ask for her.

Prostreeter1 · 11-01-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin Norman

How much you going to ask for her.

50k
OBO

Might wait till spring to sell it. It's just sitting in a heated garage with the rest of my cars.

KaBoom1701 · 11-01-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Prostreeter1

50k
OBO

Might wait till spring to sell it. It's just sitting in a heated garage with the rest of my cars.

Rest of your cars....do tell! Any other hotrods?

Prostreeter1 · 11-01-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Rest of your cars....do tell! Any other hotrods?

All hot rods....

BTW...I just noticed on my JL receipt they put on a Fram PH10060 oil filter. Not my first choice. Will speak with my neighbor/owner of the JL to get it replaced to a better brand. Never been a fan of fram.

11-01-2015, 06:44 AM	#1
Prostreeter1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 56	First impression of a 2014 ZL1 First off this opinion is coming from a Ford guy I took this Camaro in on trade and when it arrived it had 107 original miles on the clock. I put 65 miles on it yesterday and this is the first time I've driven a Camaro. Even though there were no miles on the clock I took it to Jiffy Lube to have the oil changed. There were 4 employees there and have never seen a ZL1 and cell phone cameras from all 4 employees were going off. You could see the envy in their eyes. After leaving the business I was at a stop lite wanting to go left. The left arrow appeared and I made my turn, stepped on the gas a bit too much and the rear end spun out and did a 180 in the middle of a busy intersection. I thought SOB, this car does have some power. From there I drove around town, went up to the mountains and was totally impressed with this GM product. GM got it right whereas Ford missed the mark on the GT500! What I mean by that GM got the styling perfect...front, rear and sides. One of the most aggressive front ends is the GT500 but they really missed the boat on the rear of the car. I don't know how the designers screwed up so bad but they did. Styling, Comfort, power all wrapped up in one amazing factory hot rod. Only thing I was disappointed in is no CD player. I looked for 45 minutes for that phuckin CD player and came to the conclusion it didn't come with one. I'm hooked guys. Offically I'm now on your team. Is there room for another ZL1 fan? But here's the deal. I'm selling this car. Only reason to get a convertible ZL1. I think that would be the perfect hot rod. The car I'm selling still has the factory warranty. Couple pics.

11-01-2015, 06:51 AM	#2
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	Welcome __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

11-01-2015, 07:09 AM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	2012 ZL1 has a CD player...but you have NAV. 2015 Z/28 has a CD player but a very lame radio. __________________ '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)

11-01-2015, 07:14 AM	#4
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I agree about a ZL1 convertible being the ultimate hot rod. No doubt it's on my list for the future. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

11-01-2015, 08:13 AM	#5
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Congrats and welcome. I am a car guy. Not a Chevy, ford, dodge, or import guy. 3/4 of the vehicles from all the brands I don't care for as they have zero personality. The ZL1 is a very balanced and well designed car. Not the fastest in a straight line (Stock) but corners unlike any other pony car, rides very smooth for a car that handles so well, has great brakes, and solid styling. You will enjoy the car a lot. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

11-01-2015, 08:34 AM	#6
Herk Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 17	Welcome! Go for the vert I just traded my 14 SS vert for a 14 ZL1. Love it but remember you are going to give up a little performance and drag racing nannies with it but still a pretty all around nice car.

11-01-2015, 09:19 AM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I think the CD player is right under your beer bottle.......lol Taking a new ZL1 to Jiffy Lube was brave but to each their own I guess. Congrats and enjoy the car. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-01-2015, 12:18 PM	#11
Stormin Norman Drives: 2008 Chevy 2500HD crew cab. Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 7	How much you going to ask for her.