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2010_camaro · 02-16-2013, 04:10 PM

So I'm trading my car cause I'm tired of all the problems ive had and im sure still to come. But in looking at a 13 Vette or ZL1. Im looking at base prices and the Vette is 6K cheaper. What to do what to do.......

Jeff_SS · 02-16-2013, 04:25 PM

Two different animals.

mikeyg36 · 02-16-2013, 04:26 PM

ZL1 or wait for a Stingray

chathen613 · 02-16-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

ZL1 or wait for a Stingray

+1 on the Stingray!

nitto85 · 02-16-2013, 04:35 PM

Stingray

DJ UNKNOWN · 02-16-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mst504

Stingray

Yeah......what he said

Jeff_SS · 02-16-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by karguy

If you a tired of problems imagine all the problems you might encounter with a all new design like the C7...
I would wait at least a year,if not two to be sure all the bugs are worked out and the quality is alright...or not.

Yeah this. OP remember when the c6 came out in 05? Had so many issues.

*mlee* · 02-16-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by karguy

If you a tired of problems imagine all the problems you might encounter with a all new design like the C7...
I would wait at least a year,if not two to be sure all the bugs are worked out and the quality is alright...or not.

Or you get a car like the 2010 Camaro that wins JD Power "Most Reliable Sports Car"...

tonyko1 · 02-16-2013, 06:39 PM

You have to remember that JD Powers is first and foremost in the biz of marketing themselves to car companies and to us, the huddled grey masses.

Problem with JD Powers and others, for that matter, let's throw CarMax into the mix, the only data they have is data provided. So if you car rolled into a lake at a family gathering and your nice family towed it out, dried it out, and fixed it by yourselves and never reported it, then none of the above would know.

To finish this out, if JD Powers does get your input, you could complain what a pc. of crap the car is as the electrical system keeps shorting out, knowing full well that it was submerged in a lake.

Other than that, the survey results are flawless.

Power on and peace out.

knowitman · 02-16-2013, 07:15 PM

Both cars are very different animals. The ZL1 is going to have more creature comforts than the Corvette. To get similar performance out of a 2013 Corvette you would have to get at least a Grand Sport, and even then I believe the magnetic suspension is another option. The price on the Corvette jumps very quickly with options but the pricing should go down as the new C7 had been revealed.

As for the Stingray, the base price will most likely be higher. Since it is new, demand will be higher, and you can almost guarantee dealership markups. And at the end of the day, the ZL1 will be a more rare car in the long term.

I would suggest trying both out and seeing which fits you better.

oldfriend · 02-16-2013, 07:20 PM

You have the thing called TIME , on your corner , wait a few more months and the savings will bee even bigger , way bigger just because the new Sting will be around .
Take this to the bank .

2010_camaro · 02-17-2013, 01:07 AM

I have time. This will be a daily beatin car like my camaro now. I don't like the stingrays.

Frid · 02-17-2013, 10:18 AM

I would say Camaro, but if you can afford a Z06 go with the vette

Thrillz · 02-17-2013, 10:53 AM

Trust me you do not want a first year model of any car. If you want the new vette wait till year two or enjoy a whole new set of problems. This is coming from someone who builds cars for a living.

02-16-2013, 04:10 PM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	2013 ZL1 or Vette. So I'm trading my car cause I'm tired of all the problems ive had and im sure still to come. But in looking at a 13 Vette or ZL1. Im looking at base prices and the Vette is 6K cheaper. What to do what to do....... __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

02-16-2013, 04:25 PM	#2
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Two different animals. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

02-16-2013, 07:15 PM	#10
knowitman Camaro fan since birth Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 470 View My Garage	Both cars are very different animals. The ZL1 is going to have more creature comforts than the Corvette. To get similar performance out of a 2013 Corvette you would have to get at least a Grand Sport, and even then I believe the magnetic suspension is another option. The price on the Corvette jumps very quickly with options but the pricing should go down as the new C7 had been revealed. As for the Stingray, the base price will most likely be higher. Since it is new, demand will be higher, and you can almost guarantee dealership markups. And at the end of the day, the ZL1 will be a more rare car in the long term. I would suggest trying both out and seeing which fits you better. __________________ #3642

02-17-2013, 01:07 AM	#12
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I have time. This will be a daily beatin car like my camaro now. I don't like the stingrays. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

02-17-2013, 10:18 AM	#13
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	I would say Camaro, but if you can afford a Z06 go with the vette __________________

02-16-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	ZL1 or wait for a Stingray

02-16-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Stingray

02-16-2013, 06:39 PM	#9
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	You have to remember that JD Powers is first and foremost in the biz of marketing themselves to car companies and to us, the huddled grey masses. Problem with JD Powers and others, for that matter, let's throw CarMax into the mix, the only data they have is data provided. So if you car rolled into a lake at a family gathering and your nice family towed it out, dried it out, and fixed it by yourselves and never reported it, then none of the above would know. To finish this out, if JD Powers does get your input, you could complain what a pc. of crap the car is as the electrical system keeps shorting out, knowing full well that it was submerged in a lake. Other than that, the survey results are flawless. Power on and peace out.

02-16-2013, 07:20 PM	#11
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You have the thing called TIME , on your corner , wait a few more months and the savings will bee even bigger , way bigger just because the new Sting will be around . Take this to the bank .

02-17-2013, 10:53 AM	#14
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Trust me you do not want a first year model of any car. If you want the new vette wait till year two or enjoy a whole new set of problems. This is coming from someone who builds cars for a living. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."