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Baylor16 · 07-09-2013, 06:18 PM

zl1 all the way, I love the z06 with that amazing ls7. But if I had to pick I would pick the Zl1 for sure.

kmthor00 · 07-09-2013, 06:22 PM

Ask the same question on the corvette forum, I'm going to bet you get much different answers!

cvp33 · 07-09-2013, 07:20 PM

Vette prices are dropping like rocks. Couple of hot buys here that should be easy to duplicate at a local dealer. I'd opt for the 427 Convertible with F55 suspension for $61k.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...-61-484-a.html

Unreal · 07-09-2013, 07:23 PM

First off all, don't buy a new z06. You can get a very low mileage one for <$50k. Put $4-5k in it and have a nice 600rwhp n/a car that will beat up most cars.

427 vert would be nice. Intake/tune/headers and it should handle a 700hp zl1 easy enough in a straight line if that is what you want.

BlackinBlack · 07-10-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxxMuscle

2012-1822 I love both cars.Just me and the wife with the granddaughter ever so often.Will be a weekend car not a daily driver.Always wanted to own a Z06,buts also know a 700 plus hp ZL1 would kick azz also.

One thing to note. The 700 HP kit by Lingenfelter is more like 700 at the wheels. A guy in the Camaro club I belong to has one and it is a beast. I believe it dyno'd a little over 700. If you want a car with stupid power that would do it.

I love my ZL1. If it was me I would buy and drive stock for a few. (Maybe 1500 miles to allow for break-in plus a few to feel how strong it is.) The car is very fast on the street and other than bragging rights you might not need the extra HP. (Not that I don't want to send mine off to have it done.

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kstl01 · 07-10-2013, 09:04 AM

I have a spec sheet form Lingenfelter for the 700 HP pkg and it says 634 to the rear wheels. for me the Camaro is the wya to go, it just has that true muscle car look to it.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 07-10-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4me

See if can you test drive each. If not sit in both cars and see which one is more appealing to you.
Honestly I feel in love with the design of the 5th gens when they first came out. My wife and I had the funds for either the ZO6 or the ZR1 but just like the ZL1 better. We were not to thrilled with the cramped feelings of the corvette and how low it is to the ground. Don't get me wronge the vets are awesome cars, but just not for us.
You and your wife need to make the final choices, but for us it was a no brainer. Oh and I could not leave well enough
alone and keep mine stock. Mine has 600 hp to the rear and life begins when the kids are out of the house and on there
own.
Good luck and post a pic of what you finally end up purchasing.

AGREED I HAD THE $$$ FOR THE ZR1 AND THE ZL1. I CHOSE THE ZL1 VERT AND HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK. LOVE THE MAGNETIC SUSPENSION ON THE ZL1 AND WITH A FEW MODS I WILL HAVE @ 600 RWHP.....MORE THAN MY REFLEXES CAN HANDLE BUT IT SURE IS FUN TOO DRIVE!!!!

SMN2011Z28 · 07-10-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

First off all, don't buy a new z06. You can get a very low mileage one for <$50k. Put $4-5k in it and have a nice 600rwhp n/a car that will beat up most cars.

427 vert would be nice. Intake/tune/headers and it should handle a 700hp zl1 easy enough in a straight line if that is what you want.

Off all the comments I think this one is on point. When the C7 hits the streets you will be able to get a lightly used 2010 or 2011 for a steal and the cars are nearly identical with the exception of some interior tweaks.

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a weekend driver I say go with the ZL1 and do the mods. The Z06 is not a tame vehicle ( I own a 2010) and won't be very pleasurable unless you are driving the crap out of it.

Somone said Z06's are a dime a dozen. Camaro's are too and not enough people can tell a Camaro SS from a ZL1 unless they are "enthusiasts" just like mistaking a Z06 for a Grand Sport. Add the ILE's to the mix and people won't even turn their head at a Camaro pretty soon. To us there are obvious differences but don't buy it for looks alone.

Do you want supercharger wine or the lifter tick of the 7.0L in the Z06?

The ZL1 is more comfortable in a lot of ways but I say drive em both. Go drive used ones so you can throttle them and you aren't beating up a new one before break-in.

Hell wait a few months and get a C7. You get darn near the HP of a C6 Z06 and a unique look.

Good luck with your choice either way. Both are great vehicles.

mmarx82 · 07-10-2013, 05:58 PM

I wouldn't deal with a dealer like this who won't budge on price then all of a sudden will because you might not buy the higher priced vehicle.

If I were you I'd talk to BeckyD so you don't get screwed!

BeardWS6 · 07-10-2013, 06:08 PM

I drove the ZO6 at the same dealership when I drove my ZL1..I bought the ZL1 and will never get rid of it.. Mine makes 705rwhp and 694trq which should be 840-850 at flywheel. I sent you a PM..

LuckyZL-1 · 07-10-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeardWS6

I drove the ZO6 at the same dealership when I drove my ZL1..I bought the ZL1 and will never get rid of it.. Mine makes 705rwhp and 694trq which should be 840-850 at flywheel. I sent you a PM..

+1 I did the exact same thing to my vert. Vert top cuz the ole lady liked it and mods for me plus I can take a couple of kids to get ice cream!

MaxxMuscle · 07-11-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackinBlack

One thing to note. The 700 HP kit by Lingenfelter is more like 700 at the wheels. A guy in the Camaro club I belong to has one and it is a beast. I believe it dyno'd a little over 700. If you want a car with stupid power that would do it.

I love my ZL1. If it was me I would buy and drive stock for a few. (Maybe 1500 miles to allow for break-in plus a few to feel how strong it is.) The car is very fast on the street and other than bragging rights you might not need the extra HP. (Not that I don't want to send mine off to have it done.

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There is an authorized Lingenfelter dealer in Florida
Redline Motorsports
Pompano Beach, Florida
954 703 5560

2012-1822 · 07-11-2013, 08:47 PM

What did you decide, I'm dying here

MaxxMuscle · 07-11-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

What did you decide, I'm dying here

After all the helpful post here I have decided to get the ZL1.Just when I had by mind made up and called my dealer,he informs me that he is getting a 2014 ZL1 all black on order and it will be a couple grand more for the seats and could lock that one in for me.

His 2013 has 45 miles on it and 2014 would have almost no miles on it.Just when I had my mind made I have to decide on this.

07-09-2013, 07:20 PM	#17
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	Vette prices are dropping like rocks. Couple of hot buys here that should be easy to duplicate at a local dealer. I'd opt for the 427 Convertible with F55 suspension for $61k. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...-61-484-a.html __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

07-09-2013, 07:23 PM	#18
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	First off all, don't buy a new z06. You can get a very low mileage one for <$50k. Put $4-5k in it and have a nice 600rwhp n/a car that will beat up most cars. 427 vert would be nice. Intake/tune/headers and it should handle a 700hp zl1 easy enough in a straight line if that is what you want. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

07-10-2013, 05:58 PM	#23
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	I wouldn't deal with a dealer like this who won't budge on price then all of a sudden will because you might not buy the higher priced vehicle. If I were you I'd talk to BeckyD so you don't get screwed! __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

07-10-2013, 06:08 PM	#24
BeardWS6 Drives: 01 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 263	I drove the ZO6 at the same dealership when I drove my ZL1..I bought the ZL1 and will never get rid of it.. Mine makes 705rwhp and 694trq which should be 840-850 at flywheel. I sent you a PM.. __________________ 2013 Red ZL1 Auto modded 2015 C7 ZO6 Luguna Blue stock

07-11-2013, 08:47 PM	#27
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	What did you decide, I'm dying here __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-09-2013, 06:18 PM	#15
Baylor16 Drives: 06' 350z 6M, Future: 13' VR 1le 6M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: waco Posts: 53	zl1 all the way, I love the z06 with that amazing ls7. But if I had to pick I would pick the Zl1 for sure.

07-09-2013, 06:22 PM	#16
kmthor00 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Frankfort, Illinois Posts: 248	Ask the same question on the corvette forum, I'm going to bet you get much different answers!

07-10-2013, 09:04 AM	#20
kstl01 KSTZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert LPE 700 633 RWHP Join Date: May 2013 Location: RI Posts: 116 View My Garage	I have a spec sheet form Lingenfelter for the 700 HP pkg and it says 634 to the rear wheels. for me the Camaro is the wya to go, it just has that true muscle car look to it.