Which one and why

vafinest25 · 05-30-2017, 01:00 PM

So hello everyone, I"m new to the Camaro 6 community but not the Camaro brand. I recently sold my 2010 2SS Camaro, and now I'm in the market for a new car. The issue is I really like the new ZL1 as its an amazing car, but i also like the C7 ZO6 Corvette. So im torn as to which vehicle to get. I have been researching for the last couple of months and i will be wanting to pull the trigger this time next year. I'm sure I'm not the only person who had this problem, so any information oro reasoning you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Below is my former car

NitroCamaro · 05-30-2017, 03:13 PM

I currently own both cars, 2015 3LZ Z06 and the 2017 A10 ZL1.

It an easy choice... If I could only have one, it would be the Camaro.

Actually, because of the ZL1 I will be selling my Z06. The Camaro is a better engineered vehicle, everything just works better as a package.

unavailablezl1 · 05-30-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroCamaro

I currently own both cars, 2015 3LZ Z06 and the 2017 A10 ZL1.

It an easy choice... If I could only have one, it would be the Camaro.

Actually, because of the ZL1 I will be selling my Z06. The Camaro is a better engineered vehicle, everything just works better as a package.

I am currently prejudice. ZL1

camaromike77 · 05-30-2017, 03:46 PM

Here is a recent comparison by a gentleman who traded in his Vet for a Camaro....... Hope it helps you......

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...67040&page=285

NB2017ZL1 · 05-30-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroCamaro

I currently own both cars, 2015 3LZ Z06 and the 2017 A10 ZL1.

It an easy choice... If I could only have one, it would be the Camaro.

Actually, because of the ZL1 I will be selling my Z06. The Camaro is a better engineered vehicle, everything just works better as a package.

Couldn't agree more! Did the same! Take the ZL1 anyday over the Z06...

USP45 · 05-30-2017, 04:35 PM

I just went through the exact same dilemma, I am now driving a 2017 ZL1 a10....

The more I read the more it pointed to the ZL1 being a more "fun" car. I bought this for me and my enjoyment, not because of what anyone else would think. On top of that, I can put my 10yr old and 6yr old in the back seats (they LOVE it), the trunk itself is a good size if the opening isn't, and the a10 is beyond phenomenal. Most amazing transmission of ANY car I have ever driven to include 2016 GT3 with the PDK and several other dual clutch transmissions. Simply amazing.

And the car is just soooo much fun to drive. My wife and I giggle like kids at least 3-4 times every time we take it out!!!

Inspector 17 · 05-30-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by USP45

I just went through the exact same dilemma, I am now driving a 2017 ZL1 a10....

The more I read the more it pointed to the ZL1 being a more "fun" car. I bought this for me and my enjoyment, not because of what anyone else would think. On top of that, I can put my 10yr old and 6yr old in the back seats (they LOVE it), the trunk itself is a good size if the opening isn't, and the a10 is beyond phenomenal. Most amazing transmission of ANY car I have ever driven to include 2016 GT3 with the PDK and several other dual clutch transmissions. Simply amazing.

And the car is just soooo much fun to drive. My wife and I giggle like kids at least 3-4 times every time we take it out!!!

Completely agree with the statement that the A10 is beyond phenomenal. If I was choosing between the two, that would more than likely be my major deciding factor. I was at the track this weekend and let my buddy who owns a Z06 take it for a few laps. He was howling giggling like a little kid the entire way around the track. The ZL1 is just that good.

Rlhay2 · 05-30-2017, 04:50 PM

Do you need a back seat?

pkincy · 05-30-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rlhay2

Do you need a back seat?

And that is the key difference.

Rooster OG · 05-30-2017, 04:56 PM

I'm switching from my vette. I don't have a z06, but the a10 zl1 looks too good to pass up.

mdmoore23 · 05-30-2017, 05:13 PM

Crazy time we're. The top dog Corvette and top dog Camaro are realistically being cross shopped now. I had a Stingray in 2014 and later sold it, with intention to eventually get a C7Z06. I now have a ZL1. I'm not sure what changed internally at GM, but the Camaro team did a heck of a job with this car. I know the Z06 is still the top performer (cooling issues aside), but the ZL1 is now good enough and different enough in its own right to actually be a viable option to the Z06.

pkincy · 05-30-2017, 05:26 PM

Actually it has always been a close decision until the fat Gen 5 was introduced. Now the C7 is a bit heavier and the Gen 6 is a bit lighter so they are again similar in performance with the nod to the Corvette. I always raced Gen 3 and Gen 4 Camaros because of the better value and performance/$. My street cars were the Y Bodies. These days it is back to within a couple of seconds on most tracks with the Camaro being about 70% of the cost of the Y body.

Artos · 05-30-2017, 05:59 PM

All I had to do was sit in them & I knew which one I wanted...the vette seating wasn't for me & didn't feel the vibe.

I actually think the ZL1 is a more menacing looking machine too...the back seat meant nothing, but did like the savings on car ins.

flyinlow · 05-30-2017, 08:33 PM

I was looking at the same decision, Z06 or ZL1. The Z06 I could only get the 1LZ as price was a restriction for me. Even with a 1LZ and some discounts, it was still $7k more than what I paid for the ZL1, and then I would have had to forego things like ventilated seats, auto dim mirrors, and some other items. ZL1 was more comfortable, cheaper and comes pretty well loaded.

05-30-2017, 01:00 PM	#1
vafinest25 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS "Orange Crush" Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Weisbaden Germany Posts: 609 View My Garage	Which one and why So hello everyone, I"m new to the Camaro 6 community but not the Camaro brand. I recently sold my 2010 2SS Camaro, and now I'm in the market for a new car. The issue is I really like the new ZL1 as its an amazing car, but i also like the C7 ZO6 Corvette. So im torn as to which vehicle to get. I have been researching for the last couple of months and i will be wanting to pull the trigger this time next year. I'm sure I'm not the only person who had this problem, so any information oro reasoning you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Below is my former car __________________ " Drive It Like You Stole It " [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC

05-30-2017, 03:46 PM	#4
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	Here is a recent comparison by a gentleman who traded in his Vet for a Camaro....... Hope it helps you...... http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...67040&page=285 __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

05-30-2017, 05:26 PM	#12
pkincy Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06, 2018 ATS-V Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: S Cal Posts: 157	Actually it has always been a close decision until the fat Gen 5 was introduced. Now the C7 is a bit heavier and the Gen 6 is a bit lighter so they are again similar in performance with the nod to the Corvette. I always raced Gen 3 and Gen 4 Camaros because of the better value and performance/$. My street cars were the Y Bodies. These days it is back to within a couple of seconds on most tracks with the Camaro being about 70% of the cost of the Y body. __________________ Perry 16 SharkGrey A8 Corvette Z06 18 Cadillac A8 ATS-V

05-30-2017, 03:13 PM	#2
NitroCamaro Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 A10 PDR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Orange County Posts: 10	I currently own both cars, 2015 3LZ Z06 and the 2017 A10 ZL1. It an easy choice... If I could only have one, it would be the Camaro. Actually, because of the ZL1 I will be selling my Z06. The Camaro is a better engineered vehicle, everything just works better as a package.

05-30-2017, 04:35 PM	#6
USP45 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 334	I just went through the exact same dilemma, I am now driving a 2017 ZL1 a10.... The more I read the more it pointed to the ZL1 being a more "fun" car. I bought this for me and my enjoyment, not because of what anyone else would think. On top of that, I can put my 10yr old and 6yr old in the back seats (they LOVE it), the trunk itself is a good size if the opening isn't, and the a10 is beyond phenomenal. Most amazing transmission of ANY car I have ever driven to include 2016 GT3 with the PDK and several other dual clutch transmissions. Simply amazing. And the car is just soooo much fun to drive. My wife and I giggle like kids at least 3-4 times every time we take it out!!!

05-30-2017, 04:50 PM	#8
Rlhay2 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 302	Do you need a back seat?

05-30-2017, 04:56 PM	#10
Rooster OG Drives: 2016 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern California Posts: 314	I'm switching from my vette. I don't have a z06, but the a10 zl1 looks too good to pass up.

05-30-2017, 05:13 PM	#11
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	Crazy time we're. The top dog Corvette and top dog Camaro are realistically being cross shopped now. I had a Stingray in 2014 and later sold it, with intention to eventually get a C7Z06. I now have a ZL1. I'm not sure what changed internally at GM, but the Camaro team did a heck of a job with this car. I know the Z06 is still the top performer (cooling issues aside), but the ZL1 is now good enough and different enough in its own right to actually be a viable option to the Z06.

05-30-2017, 05:59 PM	#13
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	All I had to do was sit in them & I knew which one I wanted...the vette seating wasn't for me & didn't feel the vibe. I actually think the ZL1 is a more menacing looking machine too...the back seat meant nothing, but did like the savings on car ins.

05-30-2017, 08:33 PM	#14
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	I was looking at the same decision, Z06 or ZL1. The Z06 I could only get the 1LZ as price was a restriction for me. Even with a 1LZ and some discounts, it was still $7k more than what I paid for the ZL1, and then I would have had to forego things like ventilated seats, auto dim mirrors, and some other items. ZL1 was more comfortable, cheaper and comes pretty well loaded.

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