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redirish · 10-09-2011, 11:59 AM

Sorry if this was posted before, I couldn't find anything on this topic.
If I sell my 2010 2SS/RS the blue book on it is around $33,500. If the ZL1 is going to be approx $53,500 the net lost would be $20,000. I haven't done any serious mods on my car to date which is good if I am going to sell it. If I do a supercharger/exhaust/short shifter and any other interior/underhood/wheels mods you got to figure I will spend at least $10,000 plus. Anyone else in this position trying to decided what to do?

archtaan · 10-09-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by redirish

Sorry if this was posted before, I couldn't find anything on this topic.
If I sell my 2010 2SS/RS the blue book on it is around $33,500. If the ZL1 is going to be approx $53,500 the net lost would be $20,000. I haven't done any serious mods on my car to date which is good if I am going to sell it. If I do a supercharger/exhaust/short shifter and any other interior/underhood/wheels mods you got to figure I will spend at least $10,000 plus. Anyone else in this position trying to decided what to do?

Go with the ZL-1 if you are thinking about it. It will nag at you forever and eventually you will regret what could have. Its more than just a blown motor and the package to duplicate will likely run you more than $20K. Start with the ZL-1 platform and you have a warranty, you will have resale if needed and possibly more performance potential. We have already seen its killer n-ring performance, cant wait to see its straight line times. Dont discount the SS's performance ability but I imagine a lot of people debate this type of choice when deciding to trade A GT in for a GT500.

- Tim

2012ZL1 · 10-09-2011, 12:49 PM

Unless you are close to a race track to use the ZL1 purposefully, mod the SS. The ZL1 is not a street car apparently.

redirish · 10-09-2011, 01:10 PM

I do live close to a track! I can't wait to see the video of the ZL1 at the track. I agree with you archtaan. I guess I am looking for someone who has the view point of why they would keep the SS over the ZL1 besides the money. Maybe I should have post this question in the general discussion section LOL

MR 45TH · 10-09-2011, 01:16 PM

If you can swing a ZL1 then I would

slick rick · 10-09-2011, 01:23 PM

ZL1 FTW

Blue Menace · 10-09-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

Unless you are close to a race track to use the ZL1 purposefully, mod the SS. The ZL1 is not a street car apparently.

From what I understand, this will be a very streetable car. Regardless, I'll certainly treat it that way.

GbrilliantQ · 10-09-2011, 01:36 PM

If you can swing the coin, get the ZL1. Remember though, you can build a faster ss, than a stock ZL1..

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BiggFoot · 10-09-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redirish

Sorry if this was posted before, I couldn't find anything on this topic.
If I sell my 2010 2SS/RS the blue book on it is around $33,500. If the ZL1 is going to be approx $53,500 the net lost would be $20,000. I haven't done any serious mods on my car to date which is good if I am going to sell it. If I do a supercharger/exhaust/short shifter and any other interior/underhood/wheels mods you got to figure I will spend at least $10,000 plus. Anyone else in this position trying to decided what to do?

Even though I dont currently own a Camaro, I sort of know what you are going through because I had to deal with this myself (sort of). I could have owned a SS modded to the gills over a year ago but even the tuner talked a little sense into me . . . In the end it will still be an SS, NOT a ZL1 . . . so I opted to wait for the ZL1.

The big question is . . . do you love your car? If so, then keep it! Any of the respectable tuners that frequent this forum can build you a ZL1 like beast by starting with your SS. If you do it right it wont be cheap and you will be missing a few perks such as the new generation MR suspension and dual mode exhaust, but I am thinking you will be happy with your SS.

Z_Rocks · 10-09-2011, 04:57 PM

What is ZL1???
ZL1 is GM's answer to those who want to mod/upgrade SS for more power, better handling, warranty and ton of R&D behind it.

Can you match what GM has done with ZL1??? By the time you're done, you have spent more money on SS than a new ZL1 under warranty.

SS should be left as is and for the bigger bite, I let t he pros (GM) do all the mods for me... Go ZL1!!!

Dcasandman · 10-09-2011, 05:05 PM

If you want to just go straight I'd mod it myself. If you want to actually go to the track I think the ZL1 is the way to go. From experience in another brand by the time you upgrade power alone the correct way your looking at 10-15k to do it really right. Then another 3-5k on brakes, 2-4k on wheels and tires, 2-4k on suspension, 2-3k on upgraded clutch/transmission, and I could keep going. Then you will need to pay someone that knows what they are doing to adjust your suspension or you'll be better off stock cause you can really screw that up. Then of coarse after you do all that the correct way you blow your engine and guess what. You warranty is void.

SUX2BU · 10-09-2011, 06:19 PM

If I had a ZL1 i would mod it anyways so there goes the warranty. I would rather save some money and have a MUCH better performing car that I can take pride in because I built it myself. If you have money to burn and know you do not want to mod the car at all, go with the ZL1.

BTW, when was the last time you heard a car guy say "This car has more than enough power/handling, I'm not doing anything to it." LOL

Rogan · 10-09-2011, 06:21 PM

I'm modding and will make the move to the ZL1 after I move into a house. Might keep the SS or sale. Don't know yet. But the ZL1 for Road Course is pure drool.

Kluch · 10-09-2011, 11:54 PM

Sell the SS and get the ZL1. You can always mod it when you are tired of a warranty.

10-09-2011, 11:59 AM	#1
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	Should i Mod my 2SS or sell it and buy a ZL1 Sorry if this was posted before, I couldn't find anything on this topic. If I sell my 2010 2SS/RS the blue book on it is around $33,500. If the ZL1 is going to be approx $53,500 the net lost would be $20,000. I haven't done any serious mods on my car to date which is good if I am going to sell it. If I do a supercharger/exhaust/short shifter and any other interior/underhood/wheels mods you got to figure I will spend at least $10,000 plus. Anyone else in this position trying to decided what to do?

10-09-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	If you can swing a ZL1 then I would __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

10-09-2011, 01:23 PM	#6
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	ZL1 FTW __________________

10-09-2011, 06:19 PM	#12
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	If I had a ZL1 i would mod it anyways so there goes the warranty. I would rather save some money and have a MUCH better performing car that I can take pride in because I built it myself. If you have money to burn and know you do not want to mod the car at all, go with the ZL1. BTW, when was the last time you heard a car guy say "This car has more than enough power/handling, I'm not doing anything to it." LOL __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

10-09-2011, 06:21 PM	#13
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	I'm modding and will make the move to the ZL1 after I move into a house. Might keep the SS or sale. Don't know yet. But the ZL1 for Road Course is pure drool. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

10-09-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Unless you are close to a race track to use the ZL1 purposefully, mod the SS. The ZL1 is not a street car apparently.

10-09-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I do live close to a track! I can't wait to see the video of the ZL1 at the track. I agree with you archtaan. I guess I am looking for someone who has the view point of why they would keep the SS over the ZL1 besides the money. Maybe I should have post this question in the general discussion section LOL

10-09-2011, 01:36 PM	#8
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	If you can swing the coin, get the ZL1. Remember though, you can build a faster ss, than a stock ZL1.. Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk

10-09-2011, 04:57 PM	#10
Z_Rocks Drives: everyone crazy... Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,109	What is ZL1??? ZL1 is GM's answer to those who want to mod/upgrade SS for more power, better handling, warranty and ton of R&D behind it. Can you match what GM has done with ZL1??? By the time you're done, you have spent more money on SS than a new ZL1 under warranty. SS should be left as is and for the bigger bite, I let t he pros (GM) do all the mods for me... Go ZL1!!!

10-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#11
Dcasandman Drives: GL450 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 25	If you want to just go straight I'd mod it myself. If you want to actually go to the track I think the ZL1 is the way to go. From experience in another brand by the time you upgrade power alone the correct way your looking at 10-15k to do it really right. Then another 3-5k on brakes, 2-4k on wheels and tires, 2-4k on suspension, 2-3k on upgraded clutch/transmission, and I could keep going. Then you will need to pay someone that knows what they are doing to adjust your suspension or you'll be better off stock cause you can really screw that up. Then of coarse after you do all that the correct way you blow your engine and guess what. You warranty is void.

10-09-2011, 11:54 PM	#14
Kluch Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: LSD Posts: 159	Sell the SS and get the ZL1. You can always mod it when you are tired of a warranty.