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JCunningham · 03-15-2016, 08:49 PM

with all my mods I just dont know. 2012 ZL1 M6 with 1200 miles for $42500. I might break even what I owe with the SS. Id loose all those mods but a stock ZL1 is a better car. Or should I just wait and check out a 17 1le.

Tricksta · 03-15-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

with all my mods I just dont know. 2012 ZL1 M6 with 1200 miles for $42500. I might break even what I owe with the SS. Id loose all those mods but a stock ZL1 is a better car. Or should I just wait and check out a 17 1le.

Personally I would wait until you can check out a new 1LE and even a new ZL1 replacement.

Keep in mind that the '16 SS is damn near out running a stock ZL1.

Kodexo · 03-15-2016, 09:12 PM

I have a feeling the new 1LE will be outrunning or perfectly matching a ZL1, WITHOUT a supercharger, throw one on and you'd definitely outrun one.

69L48Z27 · 03-15-2016, 09:15 PM

And who knows what they are announcing tomorrow. Check out Chevy's FB page.

Splat · 03-15-2016, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

with all my mods I just dont know. 2012 ZL1 M6 with 1200 miles for $42500. I might break even what I owe with the SS. Id loose all those mods but a stock ZL1 is a better car. Or should I just wait and check out a 17 1le.

I was in the same boat as you.

I was given the green light from my wife to pick either the Z/28 or the ZL1.

As much as I respect both of those beasts, I just kept thinking.... 1, I am the original owner of my car. 2, with all the mods I dumped into my car I will never recover.

So in the end I decided to keep my SS, I do regret not buying the other choices. But every time I start my car up, I forget all about the other cars.

mr02Z/28 · 03-15-2016, 09:56 PM

with all that dumped into your car, why even consider selling ????? unless you like going car broke ...

Clammy Clemens · 03-15-2016, 10:16 PM

Yes. Go for the ZL1. You'll love it when people stare in awe of your car, especially other Camaro owners. Of course coming from a guy with an RS, but that's just my opinion. Ya don't wanna regret anything do ya?

JCunningham · 03-15-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mr02Z/28

with all that dumped into your car, why even consider selling ????? unless you like going car broke ...

The ZL1 is more of a car then mine is with all the mods.
and i installed all of it. Tuning is all I had someone else do.
I do like the 1 in the vin number. I wounder what a 2SS 1le is going to cost? probably Corvette money.

Kodexo · 03-15-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

The ZL1 is more of a car then mine is with all the mods.
and i installed all of it. Tuning is all I had someone else do.
I do like the 1 in the vin number. I wounder what a 2SS 1le is going to cost? probably Corvette money.

Hell no, probably only 4,000 more than the regular 2ss.

Homeless Man · 03-15-2016, 11:29 PM

How is the Gen6 SS on par with a ZL1? Does 200 pounds really make that big of a difference to feel 85hp faster?

Pluto · 03-16-2016, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

with all my mods I just dont know. 2012 ZL1 M6 with 1200 miles for $42500. I might break even what I owe with the SS. Id loose all those mods but a stock ZL1 is a better car. Or should I just wait and check out a 17 1le.

Damn man didnt you just have the engine pulled and what not? I would have way too much sentimental value to get rid of it...then again I haven't been down that road. I would have to say no, but I am also paying mine off November of this year so I am really looking forward to not having a payment. A ZL1 is great, it really is, but I feel you'll feel the same about that as you do your car now.

PS I haven't read any of the posts except for the first one.

mp51998 · 03-16-2016, 12:18 AM

2017 ZL1 announcement tomorrow. Teasers on Camro6.com

USAFS197 · 03-16-2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

How is the Gen6 SS on par with a ZL1? Does 200 pounds really make that big of a difference to feel 85hp faster?

Granted this might just be marketing hype but, for what it's worth, GM is claiming that the 6th Gen V6 1LE puts down competitive times with the 5th Gen V8 1LE. There's almost 100hp between the two of them and a substantial amount of torque. Now, I know this isn't the comparison you're directly looking at but, I think if there's even a small amount of merit to GM's claim, that says quite a bit about what the 6th Gen is capable of.

JCunningham · 03-16-2016, 05:13 AM

ya isnt the stock gen6 SS close to the gen5 ZL1? $42k will buy a 2SS gen6 there's no way I could afford a gen6 ZL1. probably not even a 1LE.

03-15-2016, 08:49 PM	#1
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	should I trade SS for ZL1 with all my mods I just dont know. 2012 ZL1 M6 with 1200 miles for $42500. I might break even what I owe with the SS. Id loose all those mods but a stock ZL1 is a better car. Or should I just wait and check out a 17 1le. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-15-2016, 11:29 PM	#10
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	How is the Gen6 SS on par with a ZL1? Does 200 pounds really make that big of a difference to feel 85hp faster? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

03-16-2016, 05:13 AM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	ya isnt the stock gen6 SS close to the gen5 ZL1? $42k will buy a 2SS gen6 there's no way I could afford a gen6 ZL1. probably not even a 1LE. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-15-2016, 09:12 PM	#3
Kodexo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103	I have a feeling the new 1LE will be outrunning or perfectly matching a ZL1, WITHOUT a supercharger, throw one on and you'd definitely outrun one.

03-15-2016, 09:15 PM	#4
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	And who knows what they are announcing tomorrow. Check out Chevy's FB page.

03-15-2016, 09:56 PM	#6
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	with all that dumped into your car, why even consider selling ????? unless you like going car broke ...

03-15-2016, 10:16 PM	#7
Clammy Clemens Z2M Drives: Oxford White 2014 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ATX Posts: 124	Yes. Go for the ZL1. You'll love it when people stare in awe of your car, especially other Camaro owners. Of course coming from a guy with an RS, but that's just my opinion. Ya don't wanna regret anything do ya?

03-16-2016, 12:18 AM	#12
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	2017 ZL1 announcement tomorrow. Teasers on Camro6.com