ZL1 or 2011 Grand Sport? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Arachnyd · 09-20-2011, 09:28 AM

I was set on the ZL1. I went to pay my money down today and my dealer had an intriguing offer for me... Do I want a ZL1? or would I rather have a 2011 Corvette Grand Sport?

The easy answer would be ZL1 until he sweetened the offer a bit. With in market retention, my other discounts, and their discounts, they are offering me the car for 50k. yes a brand new GS for 50k.

Thats cheaper than the ZL1. I bought my camaro cash, so they will give me about 28 in trade in. That means I'm only going to have to borrow 22k to buy it, which is easily affordable.... compare this to the almost 26-30k I'd have to pay out of pocket for the ZL1.

hmm... lifes difficult challenges.

Any insight?

I know you all favor the ZL1 because its a camaro forum, and I own an SS so thats fine!

IOMZL1 · 09-20-2011, 09:36 AM

What options are included with the GS? Is it a 2011 on the lot? Does it have everything you want in the right color? I'd say if you are on the fence anyway, the car has what you want and is cheaper why not buy it? If you are compromising anything to get $5000 off I'd take a second look - $50,000 is a lot to spend on a car so I want everything without compromise!

1BADZL1 · 09-20-2011, 09:40 AM

Buy the vette....thats one more ZL1 to go around to the c5 members!

Yea, id say get the one youd think youd be most happy with.
Sounds like to good of a deal to pass up even if you had your heart on a zl1.
You could always change your mind down the road and sell the vette for a zl1 but that would not make any sense would it?

LOL!

1fasttransam · 09-20-2011, 09:44 AM

Hard choice however if the GS is a steal of a deal take it.

GoldenBear · 09-20-2011, 09:55 AM

I'm never really quite sure how to respond to these should I get a XXXX or a ZL1 threads, as purchasing a vehicle is a very personal choice.

However, if your looking for perspectives, I'd suggest thinking about your needs, desires, and your current situation. What are you going to do with the vehicle? Do you need four seats and a separate trunk? Can you live with two seats? Would you rather have the top of the line Camaro, or a mid level Corvette? Do you want the LSA engine or the LS3 engine?

For me personally, if I were going to purchase a new Corvette today, I'd purchase a Z06 (if cost were a factor) or a ZR1 (if cost were not a factor). A base Corvette or a GS Corvette just isn't that special to me, especially, with the C7 just around the corner.

For me the choice between the GS Corvette and the ZL1 is a no brainer. I love the technology that's in the ZL1, and I think it's a much more interesting vehicle than a GS Corvette is.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-20-2011, 09:56 AM

Those choices. ZL1 for sure.

stros · 09-20-2011, 10:01 AM

Sounds like a steal of a deal on the GS. I'd go with the GS if I had 2 less kids:-)
I've heard some great things about the GS - many have said it's a better overall car than the Z06 - particularly for the $s.

Ltdodge · 09-20-2011, 10:34 AM

im trading my ss next week for a 08 Z06...so my vote is corvette

Detoxx03 · 09-20-2011, 10:43 AM

I would take the vette

Black5thgen · 09-20-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxx03

I would take the vette

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toilets · 09-20-2011, 10:55 AM

ZL1 for me. 430hp vs 580hp regardless of weight is a pretty big difference. Not to mention both are track ready cars.

lbls1 · 09-20-2011, 11:07 AM

I would regret getting the gs later, especially if the zl1 run ends up being shorter than expected.

woodstock · 09-20-2011, 11:10 AM

That must be with the 1LT package,I will be purchasing a GS in about 6 months,the 2LT package is all I need ,that is a pretty good price ,press him for a better price.

Wondering · 09-20-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stros

Sounds like a steal of a deal on the GS. I'd go with the GS if I had 2 less kids:-)
I've heard some great things about the GS - many have said it's a better overall car than the Z06 - particularly for the $s.

Other than a removable top,the GS has nothing,and I mean nothing,on a Z06.

I happen to own both(2007 Z06 & 2010 GS vert) and the Z06 will decimate it in any conceivable performance test. And the Z06 gets better gas mileage too,as crazy as that sounds.

Don't get me wrong,I think GM hit a homerun with the Grand Sport. All the agressive looks of the Z06 and your choice of a targa or convertible top.
But it doesn't hold a candle when it comes to performance. The Z06 is a beast.

09-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
Arachnyd Master of all trades Drives: 2many2count Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chester, OH (near cincy) Posts: 732	ZL1 or 2011 Grand Sport? I was set on the ZL1. I went to pay my money down today and my dealer had an intriguing offer for me... Do I want a ZL1? or would I rather have a 2011 Corvette Grand Sport? The easy answer would be ZL1 until he sweetened the offer a bit. With in market retention, my other discounts, and their discounts, they are offering me the car for 50k. yes a brand new GS for 50k. Thats cheaper than the ZL1. I bought my camaro cash, so they will give me about 28 in trade in. That means I'm only going to have to borrow 22k to buy it, which is easily affordable.... compare this to the almost 26-30k I'd have to pay out of pocket for the ZL1. hmm... lifes difficult challenges. Any insight? I know you all favor the ZL1 because its a camaro forum, and I own an SS so thats fine! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS modified extensively. I stretched the body to make it a 4 door, but I swapped in the 3.6L DI V6 for fuel economy. Then I picked up a corvette body around the V8. I also swapped the body for a C2 Z28. (In short I traded it for three cars, a Corvette Z06r, a C2 Camaro Z28, and a Cadillac CTS Summer Performance package 3.6L DI with Aisin 6spd.)

09-20-2011, 09:40 AM	#3
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,284	Buy the vette....thats one more ZL1 to go around to the c5 members! Yea, id say get the one youd think youd be most happy with. Sounds like to good of a deal to pass up even if you had your heart on a zl1. You could always change your mind down the road and sell the vette for a zl1 but that would not make any sense would it? LOL! __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

09-20-2011, 09:55 AM	#5
GoldenBear Bear Backer Drives: 69 Camaro Z/28, 69 Corvette Conv Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,490	I'm never really quite sure how to respond to these should I get a XXXX or a ZL1 threads, as purchasing a vehicle is a very personal choice. However, if your looking for perspectives, I'd suggest thinking about your needs, desires, and your current situation. What are you going to do with the vehicle? Do you need four seats and a separate trunk? Can you live with two seats? Would you rather have the top of the line Camaro, or a mid level Corvette? Do you want the LSA engine or the LS3 engine? For me personally, if I were going to purchase a new Corvette today, I'd purchase a Z06 (if cost were a factor) or a ZR1 (if cost were not a factor). A base Corvette or a GS Corvette just isn't that special to me, especially, with the C7 just around the corner. For me the choice between the GS Corvette and the ZL1 is a no brainer. I love the technology that's in the ZL1, and I think it's a much more interesting vehicle than a GS Corvette is. __________________ Current Chevrolets: 1969 Camaro Z/28 -- 1969 427/390 Corvette Convertible -- 1970 350/300 Corvette Convertible -- 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible -- CRT / Exposed CF Weave Hood Insert / Suede Package / Polished Wheels / MN6

09-20-2011, 09:56 AM	#6
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Those choices. ZL1 for sure. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

09-20-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Sounds like a steal of a deal on the GS. I'd go with the GS if I had 2 less kids:-) I've heard some great things about the GS - many have said it's a better overall car than the Z06 - particularly for the $s. __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

09-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#2
IOMZL1 Drives: 2015 Z/28 \| 2017 Viper ACR Extreme Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brownsburg Posts: 1,009	What options are included with the GS? Is it a 2011 on the lot? Does it have everything you want in the right color? I'd say if you are on the fence anyway, the car has what you want and is cheaper why not buy it? If you are compromising anything to get $5000 off I'd take a second look - $50,000 is a lot to spend on a car so I want everything without compromise!

09-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
1fasttransam Drives: 01z28 w Hairdryer and more Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gulfcoast Posts: 122	Hard choice however if the GS is a steal of a deal take it.

09-20-2011, 10:34 AM	#8
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	im trading my ss next week for a 08 Z06...so my vote is corvette __________________

09-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#9
Detoxx03 ЯєŧąяĐ Єl¡m¡иąŧøя ™ Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodward Avenue Posts: 876 View My Garage	I would take the vette __________________ D1SC Procharger 932/758 on E85 A Futral Motorsports Creation https://www.facebook.com/DetoxxAtomic

09-20-2011, 10:55 AM	#11
toilets Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southeast, Posts: 842	ZL1 for me. 430hp vs 580hp regardless of weight is a pretty big difference. Not to mention both are track ready cars.

09-20-2011, 11:07 AM	#12
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	I would regret getting the gs later, especially if the zl1 run ends up being shorter than expected. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

09-20-2011, 11:10 AM	#13
woodstock Drives: 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: martinez Ga. Posts: 503	That must be with the 1LT package,I will be purchasing a GS in about 6 months,the 2LT package is all I need ,that is a pretty good price ,press him for a better price.

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