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edog · 02-02-2012, 10:27 AM

I must disagree as well. I am IOM, but my package is different than the others I have seen. I like the difference. When I open the hood, it is different.

The ZL1 just reminds me there is still a thing called reasonably priced and affordability in this country. The ZL1 will be limited in the production due to cost. Most of us working our way up the power band will not spend the amounts others will to own the power of the ZL1. You do it on your terms and time frame. There are those who have saved, or who can afford to buy the ZL1 in its current range, and others on this forum whom will help to keep the cost reasonable based on sticker.

As others have said, it is all about what you want. If you really want the ZL1 and are envious of it, then it might be what you should get. Sacrifice and make adjustments so you can get it. If not, make your unique and don't look back.

InfernoOrangeSS · 02-02-2012, 10:29 AM

I respect your opinion, OP, but my 2012 IOM Camaro SS/RS/L99 is anything but plain! I have never in my life received so many compliments on a car! I thought when I had my 2006 Mustang GT back in 2005 that I got some nice compliments, because the whole retro look was so new. Nothing compares to what I receive today! Everyone looks, comments, and wants to come get a closer look at my car. I am loving the attention, and I am in love with driving again! It is such a sweet ride, and a great vehicle!!

YourBlindingBias · 02-02-2012, 10:31 AM

The ZL1 still takes the cake in the looks dept.
GTR is starting to look a bit old.

90503 · 02-02-2012, 10:33 AM

I think its kind of silly to try and modify a one or two year old car to look like something its not...I'm perfectly content with mine how it is...If I thought I had to imitate new feaures of newer models, I would have just planned on trading in the car every year!...but that's just me...enjoy!

SSGUNNER · 02-02-2012, 10:37 AM

Nope. Have to disagree. ZL1 is nice but so is the SS. Of course ZL 1 is faster stock but so what. Love my SS.

ZED SLED · 02-02-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rm2092

Of the release of the ZL1, don't get me wrong but the ZL1 just made my 2SS look a little bland. I would love to have those new black wheels and the rear spoiler and that will work for me. I know I can order the rear spoiler but there is modding required for that.

You can either spend an extra $20k for a ZL1 or about $3k to 'un-bland' your SS. We're at the point with aftermarket that all stock Camaros are a little bland in comparison. As for the ZL1, what are most people going to do with one?
Oooooo! look at me. Lick my boots. I have a ZL1! Most people won't use them for anything more than we use our SS for, tooling around town. That being said, I might get one.

Earl · 02-02-2012, 10:50 AM

no

Blade · 02-02-2012, 11:18 AM

cab2g · 02-02-2012, 11:24 AM

I don't think my car looks plain, but I do wish it had come with transformers style fog lamps from the get-go... But I'm not going to lie, if I could afford it, and it existed, I'd buy a light/medium blue ZL1. But until GM even comes out with an updated blue, there is absolutely no temptation to buy a ZL1. I settled on white the first time, and I won't do it again. Even though I love the clean look of white, I really really really wanted ABM.

Rcfiddy1 · 02-02-2012, 11:38 AM

I have no interest in a ZL1. Yes, suspension is nice but thats about it for me...

TCAT · 02-02-2012, 11:45 AM

Not a chance! I love the ZL1 but I've always had my mind set on making my car "mine", and make it unique. It's a blast watching it transform from a stok car to my vision for it. I'm in love with my car. Even if I bought a ZL1, I would change the wheels, possibly the hood, the spoiler, exhaust, larger blower, etc so it wouldn't look like another ZL1. That's just the nature of what I like to do.

nyrfan · 02-02-2012, 11:46 AM

I don't feel that way at all!

joey0480 · 02-02-2012, 11:47 AM

simply put...no. Have no interest in the ZL1 either at this point in time.

blackout345 · 02-02-2012, 11:47 AM

i have to agree that modding up your car will make you closer and feel pride in your car (more than normal) i know when i modd up my camaro i wll definatly feel like its speical more than the zl1 not to take anything from it. do some mods cosmetic and under the hood you will feel more attatched to your car han ever before

02-02-2012, 10:27 AM	#15
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	I must disagree as well. I am IOM, but my package is different than the others I have seen. I like the difference. When I open the hood, it is different. The ZL1 just reminds me there is still a thing called reasonably priced and affordability in this country. The ZL1 will be limited in the production due to cost. Most of us working our way up the power band will not spend the amounts others will to own the power of the ZL1. You do it on your terms and time frame. There are those who have saved, or who can afford to buy the ZL1 in its current range, and others on this forum whom will help to keep the cost reasonable based on sticker. As others have said, it is all about what you want. If you really want the ZL1 and are envious of it, then it might be what you should get. Sacrifice and make adjustments so you can get it. If not, make your unique and don't look back. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

02-02-2012, 10:37 AM	#19
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Nope. Have to disagree. ZL1 is nice but so is the SS. Of course ZL 1 is faster stock but so what. Love my SS. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

02-02-2012, 11:18 AM	#22
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	__________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

02-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#23
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I don't think my car looks plain, but I do wish it had come with transformers style fog lamps from the get-go... But I'm not going to lie, if I could afford it, and it existed, I'd buy a light/medium blue ZL1. But until GM even comes out with an updated blue, there is absolutely no temptation to buy a ZL1. I settled on white the first time, and I won't do it again. Even though I love the clean look of white, I really really really wanted ABM. __________________

02-02-2012, 11:38 AM	#24
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I have no interest in a ZL1. Yes, suspension is nice but thats about it for me... __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

02-02-2012, 10:31 AM	#17
YourBlindingBias Banned Drives: GT500/ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA Posts: 336	The ZL1 still takes the cake in the looks dept. GTR is starting to look a bit old.

02-02-2012, 10:33 AM	#18
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,433	I think its kind of silly to try and modify a one or two year old car to look like something its not...I'm perfectly content with mine how it is...If I thought I had to imitate new feaures of newer models, I would have just planned on trading in the car every year!...but that's just me...enjoy!

02-02-2012, 10:50 AM	#21
Earl Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 278	no

02-02-2012, 11:45 AM	#25
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Not a chance! I love the ZL1 but I've always had my mind set on making my car "mine", and make it unique. It's a blast watching it transform from a stok car to my vision for it. I'm in love with my car. Even if I bought a ZL1, I would change the wheels, possibly the hood, the spoiler, exhaust, larger blower, etc so it wouldn't look like another ZL1. That's just the nature of what I like to do.

02-02-2012, 11:46 AM	#26
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I don't feel that way at all! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

02-02-2012, 11:47 AM	#27
joey0480 Drives: 2013 Evo X Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 562	simply put...no. Have no interest in the ZL1 either at this point in time. __________________ 2013 Evo X GSR (SSS, leather, exterior package)....stage 2 bro SOLD:Team L99 ADM Race Intake and Scoop Vmax Ported TB Borla-S axlebacks ARH 1 7/8 Long Tubes and Hi Flo Cats 160 Thermostat Pfdat front and rear sways and endlinks Gold Pearl Powdercoated calipers Gloss black CFD strut covers GM gill stripes ******** 12" Stealth Kicker Package

02-02-2012, 11:47 AM	#28
blackout345 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Marlborough Ma Posts: 44 View My Garage	i have to agree that modding up your car will make you closer and feel pride in your car (more than normal) i know when i modd up my camaro i wll definatly feel like its speical more than the zl1 not to take anything from it. do some mods cosmetic and under the hood you will feel more attatched to your car han ever before

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