Why some many used with ~1600 miles? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

runis · 05-25-2015, 02:13 AM

Hi guys, potential ZL1 buyer here. I am looking at a few 2014 used ZL1s and there seems to be quite a few with somewhere in the ball park of 1600 miles. Any idea why this is? Certainly owners are not finding something they dislike?? Advice and feedback appreciated.

2013ZL1FUN · 05-25-2015, 07:26 AM

This is because people buy these cars to drive occasionally. Then they discover that they really can't afford them anyway. This is especially if they get a major traffic violation in them. It is expensive enough to drive one of these cars with a good record etc.

mdntmank · 05-25-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

This is because people buy these cars to drive occasionally. Then they discover that they really can't afford them anyway. This is especially if they get a major traffic violation in them. It is expensive enough to drive one of these cars with a good record etc.

What do you mean expensive to drive one of these cars with a good record. Yes maybe if being a a$$ in it...

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 05-25-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mdntmank

What do you mean expensive to drive one of these cars with a good record. Yes maybe if being a a$$ in it...

Insurance mostly

102SS · 05-25-2015, 09:17 AM

I would think they are GM program cars.

GM execs and white collars get to drive them for a bit then they put them back up FS.

KaBoom1701 · 05-25-2015, 10:04 AM

Most who can afford these cars are if a different economic class....sorry but it's true.

These cars are not bought to daily drive but are one of several toys for these people. The guy I bought my ZL1 off of also has a Hellcat, 15' Camaro Z/28, Stingray Z06/Z07 & an airplane. He works hard and has built a successful business.

I got my ZL1 for a seal but I do travel out of town a lot so I don't DD my ZL1. Mainly weekends, track days and Camaro car shows and meets. I also own a Traverse (family car) and a 15' Malibu (work car).

Everyone is different but most peeps who buy a 65k+ performance sport car just don't daily drive them as they have other cars for that.

If you don't mind waiting for the newer cars to get some age on them with low mileage you can pick up some great deals.

I myself will be looking for a Blue/Red Stingray Z06 low mileage Z06 in a few years as I'm sure some old guys bought these cars and never drove them much.

trashmanssd · 05-25-2015, 10:47 AM

KaBoom1701,

+1, Just bigger toys for the bigger boys.

rcandiloro · 05-25-2015, 11:16 AM

It sounds like most aren't DD's. Mine is. I've had my 14' ZL1 for 15 months and have almost 19000 miles on it. I love driving the car both to and from work, but also whenever I get a chance to take it for a spin in the mountains. So far it's been rock solid.....just a blast to drive. There is another thread that asks about miles on 12' and 13' models, and some of the miles are sooooo low. I totally get everybody is different and bad weather is certainly a factor, but if folks are just letting this driving machine sit......so sad. It begs to be taken out on the road.

lbls1 · 05-25-2015, 12:38 PM

A lot of people don't realize that the ZL can be a handful..in a good way as well as a bad way. Unless you have a very good commute with unlimited parking, you may find it hard daily driving one of these with congested traffic and tight parking IMO. Other reasons that we're seeing young, low mile ZLs could be financial obligations that force one to sell, or expired lease agreements. Its a given that most ZLs will be second or weekend cars, so sometimes life's priorities may have an influence in selling off one's toy(s). My ZL, however, is here to stay!

oldfriend · 05-25-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Most who can afford these cars are if a different economic class....sorry but it's true.

These cars are not bought to daily drive but are one of several toys for these people. The guy I bought my ZL1 off of also has a Hellcat, 15' Camaro Z/28, Stingray Z06/Z07 & an airplane. He works hard and has built a successful business.

I got my ZL1 for a seal but I do travel out of town a lot so I don't DD my ZL1. Mainly weekends, track days and Camaro car shows and meets. I also own a Traverse (family car) and a 15' Malibu (work car).

Everyone is different but most peeps who buy a 65k+ performance sport car just don't daily drive them as they have other cars for that.

If you don't mind waiting for the newer cars to get some age on them with low mileage you can pick up some great deals.

I myself will be looking for a Blue/Red Stingray Z06 low mileage Z06 in a few years as I'm sure some old guys bought these cars and never drove them much.

I think that you already know where to find that Z06 !

shinzon · 05-25-2015, 09:38 PM

I am a hard working father of three that daily drives his ZL1 . The only reason I can afford this vehicle is b/c when my new 1le got totaled and the INS co just flat hooked my up with a Zl1 under their new car replacement program. With that said I feel I am in the minority here as I am daily driving this car in the north east. Not too mention parking in east bubbleshit away from the sockcuckers.

Let the bigger boys mentally mf their cars in the garage. cars are not investments.

Experiences and Relationships are all that matter. Everything else is just filler, and a car is only as good as the places you go and the people you go with. I love my car.

kgendron71 · 05-25-2015, 10:28 PM

I bought my 14 with 2200 miles. She just turned 5k and I'm just now getting the hang of her.

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KaBoom1701 · 05-25-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

I think that you already know where to find that Z06 !

boondocksaint · 05-26-2015, 06:56 AM

I bought my 13 in August of 13. By August of this year it will have 15k miles on it. I don't daily it, but it's the car of choice for almost every road trip. And our road trips average 1000 miles, round trip. Some shorter, some longer, but always fun.

I can't daily drive mine, ironically, because the parking deck I use is so narrow I think it's get stuck.

05-25-2015, 02:13 AM	#1
runis Drives: Infiniti M56S Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 1	Why some many used with ~1600 miles? Hi guys, potential ZL1 buyer here. I am looking at a few 2014 used ZL1s and there seems to be quite a few with somewhere in the ball park of 1600 miles. Any idea why this is? Certainly owners are not finding something they dislike?? Advice and feedback appreciated.

05-25-2015, 07:26 AM	#2
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	This is because people buy these cars to drive occasionally. Then they discover that they really can't afford them anyway. This is especially if they get a major traffic violation in them. It is expensive enough to drive one of these cars with a good record etc. __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

05-25-2015, 09:17 AM	#5
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,132	I would think they are GM program cars. GM execs and white collars get to drive them for a bit then they put them back up FS. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

05-25-2015, 10:04 AM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Most who can afford these cars are if a different economic class....sorry but it's true. These cars are not bought to daily drive but are one of several toys for these people. The guy I bought my ZL1 off of also has a Hellcat, 15' Camaro Z/28, Stingray Z06/Z07 & an airplane. He works hard and has built a successful business. I got my ZL1 for a seal but I do travel out of town a lot so I don't DD my ZL1. Mainly weekends, track days and Camaro car shows and meets. I also own a Traverse (family car) and a 15' Malibu (work car). Everyone is different but most peeps who buy a 65k+ performance sport car just don't daily drive them as they have other cars for that. If you don't mind waiting for the newer cars to get some age on them with low mileage you can pick up some great deals. I myself will be looking for a Blue/Red Stingray Z06 low mileage Z06 in a few years as I'm sure some old guys bought these cars and never drove them much. __________________ 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.

05-25-2015, 12:38 PM	#9
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	A lot of people don't realize that the ZL can be a handful..in a good way as well as a bad way. Unless you have a very good commute with unlimited parking, you may find it hard daily driving one of these with congested traffic and tight parking IMO. Other reasons that we're seeing young, low mile ZLs could be financial obligations that force one to sell, or expired lease agreements. Its a given that most ZLs will be second or weekend cars, so sometimes life's priorities may have an influence in selling off one's toy(s). My ZL, however, is here to stay! __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

05-25-2015, 10:47 AM	#7
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	KaBoom1701, +1, Just bigger toys for the bigger boys.

05-25-2015, 11:16 AM	#8
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	It sounds like most aren't DD's. Mine is. I've had my 14' ZL1 for 15 months and have almost 19000 miles on it. I love driving the car both to and from work, but also whenever I get a chance to take it for a spin in the mountains. So far it's been rock solid.....just a blast to drive. There is another thread that asks about miles on 12' and 13' models, and some of the miles are sooooo low. I totally get everybody is different and bad weather is certainly a factor, but if folks are just letting this driving machine sit......so sad. It begs to be taken out on the road.

05-25-2015, 09:38 PM	#11
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	I am a hard working father of three that daily drives his ZL1 . The only reason I can afford this vehicle is b/c when my new 1le got totaled and the INS co just flat hooked my up with a Zl1 under their new car replacement program. With that said I feel I am in the minority here as I am daily driving this car in the north east. Not too mention parking in east bubbleshit away from the sockcuckers. Let the bigger boys mentally mf their cars in the garage. cars are not investments. Experiences and Relationships are all that matter. Everything else is just filler, and a car is only as good as the places you go and the people you go with. I love my car. __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

05-25-2015, 10:28 PM	#12
kgendron71 REDHOT_ZL1 Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 194	I bought my 14 with 2200 miles. She just turned 5k and I'm just now getting the hang of her. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-26-2015, 06:56 AM	#14
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	I bought my 13 in August of 13. By August of this year it will have 15k miles on it. I don't daily it, but it's the car of choice for almost every road trip. And our road trips average 1000 miles, round trip. Some shorter, some longer, but always fun. I can't daily drive mine, ironically, because the parking deck I use is so narrow I think it's get stuck.