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NeedHP · 06-08-2016, 01:04 AM

Please don't flame me! I am here to get the opinion of all the current ZL1 owners as I am having trouble making a decision. I am ever so close to pulling the trigger one one of two cars, help steer me in the right direction.

Option #1, 2014 Black ZL1 with every option that I know of except for the sunroof. Only 343 miles and is cleaner than any new car I have ever bought.

Option #2, 2016 Camaro 2SS. It is also black with the two tone white/black interior and black wheels. The car has the magnetic ride control, auto (girlfriend likes that), and NAV.

Thank you for the help! Excited to be back into the Camaro Family!

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benji276289 · 06-08-2016, 02:10 AM

I haven't sat in a 2016 ss but I have in a 2014 ZL1. I vote ZL1.

PJMZL1 · 06-08-2016, 04:23 AM

Gen5 ZL1. Get it and don't look back!

DRKS1D3 · 06-08-2016, 05:42 AM

ZL1. No contest.

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Kevlar382 · 06-08-2016, 06:22 AM

ZL1. I find the Gen 6 to seem a little small inside. Also you will have something that you dont see every day. Won't be long and you will see Gen 6 SSs everywhere. If it comes down to your girl friend liking the auto better maybe a new girl. Just a thought

flipstyledsm22 · 06-08-2016, 07:01 AM

ZL1 hands down, or scrape up more change and wait for the 2016 ZL1... it will be everything you like about the new Camaro with moar!!!

Jazor28 · 06-08-2016, 07:23 AM

ZL1 all the way ... 16 ss interior is good more modern , still that ZL1 look ain't there .... Unless you get the 17 ZL1

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99frc · 06-08-2016, 07:28 AM

I sat in a gen 6 and it is noticeably smaller inside. Just FYI.

When I see a gen 6 SS on the road, I think, "Oh cool, a new SS". When I see a ZL1 on on the road I think, " HOLY SHIT, there's a ZL1!" ...and I own one. LOL!

It pretty much goes that way everywhere I go in mine also. My wife says it makes her uncomfortable because everyone is always staring at us.

camaro2ss/rs · 06-08-2016, 08:08 AM

if you could wait and have the cash..i would wait for the new ZL1... that is going to be a sick sick car.. thats what i would do.. 6gen is nice but the ZL1 IS BETTER LOOKING HABDS DOWN..

CodemanZL1 · 06-08-2016, 08:34 AM

I was in the same situation recently and ended up going with the '14 ZL1, no regrets!
I did not like the smaller interior of the Gen6 and I still don't much care for the body style, even of the Z (it's mean no doubt, but...). That said, get what makes you happy

Just my $0.02

1troyd23 · 06-08-2016, 08:44 AM

14 ZL1 if you like the retro Camaro look. 16 SS if you like the Euro look that most every car seems to be heading in as far as style.

FusionX86 · 06-08-2016, 08:47 AM

Bottom line is that both cars are nice, but whether it's a gen 5 or 6, the ZL1 is special. Its the name, the look, AND the performance. For someone who is on the fence like this, I suspect you'll regret the SS down the road. Just depends how much the look, name, and uniqueness on the road mean to you. Personally, I couldn't go SS after having a ZL1.

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L36L72LS3 · 06-08-2016, 08:54 AM

You're comparing day to night. The '16 is nice. The ZL1 is AWESOME. i had a 2SSRS. Impressive. I now have a '15 ZL1. Jaw dropping. Besides, you will regret not buying the ZL1 a year or two from now, as the '16 will just another Camaro in a sea of Camaros. ~ The ZL1 will never be that. Besides, the '16 will depreciate 30% in that time too.

RyanR3KC · 06-08-2016, 10:15 AM

I was considering this in March. I test drove a 2014 BRM ZL1. Had every option except sunroof which isn't needed. Loved the car, the dealership was lowballing me hard on my 1LE trade in and wouldn't budge. I didn't do the deal.

Similarities: Both cars have Mag Ride...and I'm so sold on that suspension. Even PTM 5 race mode felt more comfortable for street than my 1LE.

Both cars have HUD which is a nice to have tool. I track my car and my 1LE doesn't have it because it's a 1SS.

Pros: ZL1 has more power and will be a special car. In a couple years the 6th Gen SS you buy will be "just another SS." The ZL1 is also an excellent platform to start with if you intended to go mod crazy, can easily surpass 1000HP.

Pros: 6th Gen interior is better and modern. It also appears Chevy solved the LT1 engine problems. I for 1 like the 6th Gen styling...car appears more athletic and agile. Structurally the suspension is better and platform is lighter. Both cars have the same 1/4 mile time surprisingly.

Verdict...I'd pick up a 5th Gen ZL1. It will be cheaper than a 6th Gen 2SS and the Z will perform just as well for a long time.

Personally: I'm waiting til next year to decide between a 2017 1LE or a 5th Gen Z/28

06-08-2016, 04:23 AM	#3
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Gen5 ZL1. Get it and don't look back! __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

06-08-2016, 05:42 AM	#4
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	ZL1. No contest. thread. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

06-08-2016, 07:01 AM	#6
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	ZL1 hands down, or scrape up more change and wait for the 2016 ZL1... it will be everything you like about the new Camaro with moar!!! __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

06-08-2016, 07:28 AM	#8
99frc Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas Posts: 97	I sat in a gen 6 and it is noticeably smaller inside. Just FYI. When I see a gen 6 SS on the road, I think, "Oh cool, a new SS". When I see a ZL1 on on the road I think, " HOLY SHIT, there's a ZL1!" ...and I own one. LOL! It pretty much goes that way everywhere I go in mine also. My wife says it makes her uncomfortable because everyone is always staring at us. __________________ 2015 ZL1 #377

06-08-2016, 08:54 AM	#13
L36L72LS3 Jersey Jeff Drives: 1969 Camaro L89/T400 ~ 2015 ZL1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 548	You're comparing day to night. The '16 is nice. The ZL1 is AWESOME. i had a 2SSRS. Impressive. I now have a '15 ZL1. Jaw dropping. Besides, you will regret not buying the ZL1 a year or two from now, as the '16 will just another Camaro in a sea of Camaros. ~ The ZL1 will never be that. Besides, the '16 will depreciate 30% in that time too. __________________ JerseyJeff

06-08-2016, 01:04 AM	#1
NeedHP Drives: None YET Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Centennial Colorado Posts: 8	ZL1 or Gen6? Please don't flame me! I am here to get the opinion of all the current ZL1 owners as I am having trouble making a decision. I am ever so close to pulling the trigger one one of two cars, help steer me in the right direction. Option #1, 2014 Black ZL1 with every option that I know of except for the sunroof. Only 343 miles and is cleaner than any new car I have ever bought. Option #2, 2016 Camaro 2SS. It is also black with the two tone white/black interior and black wheels. The car has the magnetic ride control, auto (girlfriend likes that), and NAV. Thank you for the help! Excited to be back into the Camaro Family! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-08-2016, 02:10 AM	#2
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	I haven't sat in a 2016 ss but I have in a 2014 ZL1. I vote ZL1.

06-08-2016, 06:22 AM	#5
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	ZL1. I find the Gen 6 to seem a little small inside. Also you will have something that you dont see every day. Won't be long and you will see Gen 6 SSs everywhere. If it comes down to your girl friend liking the auto better maybe a new girl. Just a thought

06-08-2016, 07:23 AM	#7
Jazor28 Drives: Stock for now :) Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Qatar Posts: 18	ZL1 all the way ... 16 ss interior is good more modern , still that ZL1 look ain't there .... Unless you get the 17 ZL1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-08-2016, 08:08 AM	#9
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	if you could wait and have the cash..i would wait for the new ZL1... that is going to be a sick sick car.. thats what i would do.. 6gen is nice but the ZL1 IS BETTER LOOKING HABDS DOWN..

06-08-2016, 08:34 AM	#10
CodemanZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 66	I was in the same situation recently and ended up going with the '14 ZL1, no regrets! I did not like the smaller interior of the Gen6 and I still don't much care for the body style, even of the Z (it's mean no doubt, but...). That said, get what makes you happy Just my $0.02

06-08-2016, 08:44 AM	#11
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	14 ZL1 if you like the retro Camaro look. 16 SS if you like the Euro look that most every car seems to be heading in as far as style.

06-08-2016, 08:47 AM	#12
FusionX86 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 36	Bottom line is that both cars are nice, but whether it's a gen 5 or 6, the ZL1 is special. Its the name, the look, AND the performance. For someone who is on the fence like this, I suspect you'll regret the SS down the road. Just depends how much the look, name, and uniqueness on the road mean to you. Personally, I couldn't go SS after having a ZL1. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

06-08-2016, 10:15 AM	#14
RyanR3KC "1/LE Rebel Alliance" Drives: 18 Black 1SS 1LE “Siouxsie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 324	I was considering this in March. I test drove a 2014 BRM ZL1. Had every option except sunroof which isn't needed. Loved the car, the dealership was lowballing me hard on my 1LE trade in and wouldn't budge. I didn't do the deal. Similarities: Both cars have Mag Ride...and I'm so sold on that suspension. Even PTM 5 race mode felt more comfortable for street than my 1LE. Both cars have HUD which is a nice to have tool. I track my car and my 1LE doesn't have it because it's a 1SS. Pros: ZL1 has more power and will be a special car. In a couple years the 6th Gen SS you buy will be "just another SS." The ZL1 is also an excellent platform to start with if you intended to go mod crazy, can easily surpass 1000HP. Pros: 6th Gen interior is better and modern. It also appears Chevy solved the LT1 engine problems. I for 1 like the 6th Gen styling...car appears more athletic and agile. Structurally the suspension is better and platform is lighter. Both cars have the same 1/4 mile time surprisingly. Verdict...I'd pick up a 5th Gen ZL1. It will be cheaper than a 6th Gen 2SS and the Z will perform just as well for a long time. Personally: I'm waiting til next year to decide between a 2017 1LE or a 5th Gen Z/28