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GONMAD510 · 05-14-2018, 12:23 PM

I daily drive mine with the mods in my signature. As long as you keep up with the normal maintenance you will be fine. Oh and make sure you know where the good gas stations are at. I tend to need a gas station quite often.

RobZL1 · 05-14-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GONMAD510

I daily drive mine with the mods in my signature. As long as you keep up with the normal maintenance you will be fine. Oh and make sure you know where the good gas stations are at. I tend to need a gas station quite often.

LOL! Ditto on that last statement. I do about 65-70 miles a day. Each day burns a quarter tank. The math is not pretty, but hey, it's worth it to me!

Hellfighter · 05-14-2018, 01:57 PM

Used my 13 ZL1 for school driving, and weekend driving, consider not putting you foot and flooring it always, then your gas MPG will be below 10! LOL

Im at 15.3 MPG now , it dropped from 15.4 lol once i got this new round of mods, its just so temping to floor it and hear the engine whine and roar as you speed past on empty highways, even if the rush feels for a few seconds.

BossRS4 · 05-14-2018, 02:16 PM

I know this was mentioned before, but I feel like it should be brought up again. Rear tires go out very quickly on this car due to how the camber and everything is set up. I got 13k out of my Goodyear's with 0 track days. Just wanted to make sure you are aware!

Love this car though, never had a car I look forward too and enjoy driving so much!

Chuck13 · 05-14-2018, 04:56 PM

I drive my almost everyday and the worst part is GAS!. Fill up every 5 days is not fun.

Level300 · 05-15-2018, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the input fellas! Drive safe out there!

Balr14 · 06-03-2018, 02:04 PM

I tried a ZL1 convertible. It is a lot heavier than what I have been used to driving. So I sold it back and bought a Porsche 911. It's hard to match the handling and response of the Porsche, but the ZL1 is a better daily driver. It's handling is pretty decent and the ride with those GM shocks is far better, especially on crappy streets. Maintenance and repairs are a lot cheaper, too. The Porsche can get a lot better gas mileage, but you can buy a lot of gas for what an extended warranty costs for a Porsche.

Trust me, buy the ZL1 and enjoy it!

05-14-2018, 12:23 PM	#15
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	I daily drive mine with the mods in my signature. As long as you keep up with the normal maintenance you will be fine. Oh and make sure you know where the good gas stations are at. I tend to need a gas station quite often. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

05-14-2018, 01:57 PM	#17
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	Used my 13 ZL1 for school driving, and weekend driving, consider not putting you foot and flooring it always, then your gas MPG will be below 10! LOL Im at 15.3 MPG now , it dropped from 15.4 lol once i got this new round of mods, its just so temping to floor it and hear the engine whine and roar as you speed past on empty highways, even if the rush feels for a few seconds. __________________

05-14-2018, 02:16 PM	#18
BossRS4 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 228	I know this was mentioned before, but I feel like it should be brought up again. Rear tires go out very quickly on this car due to how the camber and everything is set up. I got 13k out of my Goodyear's with 0 track days. Just wanted to make sure you are aware! Love this car though, never had a car I look forward too and enjoy driving so much! __________________ 2013 Yellow Camaro ZL1 Purchased: (9/24/16) 5% Tint All Around 45% Tint on Windshield Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake Oracle Afterburner Tail Lights Oracle LED Sidemarkers RDP Tune TSP Long Tube Headers Forza Componenti 3-Way Exhaust Controller ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill

05-14-2018, 04:56 PM	#19
Chuck13 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 32	I drive my almost everyday and the worst part is GAS!. Fill up every 5 days is not fun.

05-15-2018, 03:55 PM	#20
Level300 Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA Posts: 271	Thanks for the input fellas! Drive safe out there!

06-03-2018, 02:04 PM	#21
Balr14 Drives: Porsche 997.2 Carrera S cabriolet Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 62	I tried a ZL1 convertible. It is a lot heavier than what I have been used to driving. So I sold it back and bought a Porsche 911. It's hard to match the handling and response of the Porsche, but the ZL1 is a better daily driver. It's handling is pretty decent and the ride with those GM shocks is far better, especially on crappy streets. Maintenance and repairs are a lot cheaper, too. The Porsche can get a lot better gas mileage, but you can buy a lot of gas for what an extended warranty costs for a Porsche. Trust me, buy the ZL1 and enjoy it!