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Mr. Texas · 11-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Keep the ABM

DuhKoDuh · 11-04-2011, 10:21 AM

how much is the ZL1 anyway?

daveagogo1 · 11-04-2011, 10:23 AM

I say zl1. You rarely ever see an Abm available right now. People want it. It probably has your max value right now. If it is a financial issue then no don't do it.

Lbness · 11-04-2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks I will let this leave my head as I never really put this thought together!
From : 2Cool Z

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Keep the ABM. There will be more ZL-1's produced than there were ABM's so they'll be around for awhile. You hardly ever see an ABM on the market.

I guess suffering with a 2010 as a DD is NOT a bad thing

Thank you to my Brothers and Sisiters of steel this was great advice ..from the people that really understand

My ABM 6speed is Bad A$$ and the color is amazing!
Thanks again ...

10forty2 · 11-04-2011, 10:37 AM

Me, personally, if I was in that position I'd make the trade 'cause it's an AMAZING vehicle, and one that I will eventually own...but that's just me. From the logical side of things, consider the TOTAL cost of owning a ZL1 before you make that jump. For starters, the tires....if it's a daily driver, you're gonna wear out a set of VERY EXPENSIVE tires in no time. Eagle F1s are designed to hold the road...not to last. I'd be surprised if you got more than 10K on them before needing to replace the set. And with the offset sizes as well as the fact that they are directional, you can't rotate them to increase their lifespan. You'll also likely get shorter life from the magnetic ride suspension than standard shocks. There are other performance features of the ZL1 that may prove to require additional maintenance as well.

Then there's the insurance that will surely be higher than the SS. Not to mention that fact that you will be much more likely to get a ticket in that thing purely from its beastly nature and the irresistible urge to floor it!!

All said, there's more to consider than just the sticker price. I'm just sayin'...

PAUL SS · 11-04-2011, 10:47 AM

Keep it, right now the ZL1 is just an impulse purchase, it will pass.

oyealiz · 11-04-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lbness

OK I need some thoughts and help .....

OK all of us with true Camaro blood want a ZL1
I own my 2010 ABM SS (no payments) and my mind thinks I would trade it for payments and a ZL1
The thing about my 2010 Camaro is I do not sweat parking it, driving it and using it as a daily!
My 02 Intimidator is another story never park it unwatched, do not drive it daily and so forth ...it's park and worry car if someone knows what it is (can't be replaced)

Would you drive a ZL1 or should I just be happy with my 26k mile never had an issue car?

I am wrestling with the thought of ordering or not .....

Not true!

Just saying!

Lbness · 11-04-2011, 11:08 AM

oyealiz I guess I just want them all .....
You have a great color there too I see

oyealiz · 11-04-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lbness

oyealiz I guess I just want them all .....
You have a great color there too I see

I suppose if I could have them all...well, I'd still pick a first gen vert over the zl1.

I'm a Vette girl, too, and I really don't care for the zr1, either. I'm not a fan of ground effects or a hole in the hood that shows nothing!

Now...if they made the Camaro vert in ABM, I might consider trading my ABM for that!

clg_98ta · 11-04-2011, 11:19 AM

I definitely wouldn't trade the ABM... its a very sought after color. You could try listing it and see if someone would pay a premium price for it. IMO, the few '10 ABM cars are the most likely to become collector cars. But, I doubt that any dealer would give you what its worth.

BowtieBelle · 11-04-2011, 11:25 AM

Keep the ABM

Trevorw24 · 11-04-2011, 11:52 AM

ABM is rare! Plus like someone already said, it always gets better, well until CAFE kicks in LOL. Wait and the ZL1 will probably have 600 horses by 2013.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-04-2011, 12:10 PM

I'm sorry but the idea that the color of your 2010 camaro will make it worth more than the ZL1 is crazy. The Z is gonna be the ultimate collectors Camaro. I would understand if this was about a 2012 ss trade in but it's not, it's the ZL1. All of its baddassness will be under warranty! If the ABM is worth something now sell it now. Don't wait for it to depreciate, cars are not investments and if your lucky enough to have one that's worth a pretty penny and you find a buyer who will pay top dollar well,......upgrade! The color of your car is great but a few thousand bucks can get you a nice rare paint job.

yotaman96 · 11-04-2011, 12:21 PM

I'll buy your ABM for $1 cash. Problem solved.

11-04-2011, 10:21 AM	#16
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11-04-2011, 10:37 AM	#19
10forty2 Drives: 1992 Chevy K5 Blazer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 576	Me, personally, if I was in that position I'd make the trade 'cause it's an AMAZING vehicle, and one that I will eventually own...but that's just me. From the logical side of things, consider the TOTAL cost of owning a ZL1 before you make that jump. For starters, the tires....if it's a daily driver, you're gonna wear out a set of VERY EXPENSIVE tires in no time. Eagle F1s are designed to hold the road...not to last. I'd be surprised if you got more than 10K on them before needing to replace the set. And with the offset sizes as well as the fact that they are directional, you can't rotate them to increase their lifespan. You'll also likely get shorter life from the magnetic ride suspension than standard shocks. There are other performance features of the ZL1 that may prove to require additional maintenance as well. Then there's the insurance that will surely be higher than the SS. Not to mention that fact that you will be much more likely to get a ticket in that thing purely from its beastly nature and the irresistible urge to floor it!! All said, there's more to consider than just the sticker price. I'm just sayin'... __________________ Love beautiful photos? Please visit: http://dougloganphotography.zenfolio.com

11-04-2011, 10:47 AM	#20
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Keep it, right now the ZL1 is just an impulse purchase, it will pass. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

11-04-2011, 11:08 AM	#22
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11-04-2011, 11:19 AM	#24
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I definitely wouldn't trade the ABM... its a very sought after color. You could try listing it and see if someone would pay a premium price for it. IMO, the few '10 ABM cars are the most likely to become collector cars. But, I doubt that any dealer would give you what its worth. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

11-04-2011, 10:19 AM	#15
Mr. Texas Drives: 2016 Mosiac Black 2SS A8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, Tx Posts: 127	Keep the ABM

11-04-2011, 11:25 AM	#25
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Keep the ABM __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

11-04-2011, 11:52 AM	#26
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	ABM is rare! Plus like someone already said, it always gets better, well until CAFE kicks in LOL. Wait and the ZL1 will probably have 600 horses by 2013. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

11-04-2011, 12:10 PM	#27
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	I'm sorry but the idea that the color of your 2010 camaro will make it worth more than the ZL1 is crazy. The Z is gonna be the ultimate collectors Camaro. I would understand if this was about a 2012 ss trade in but it's not, it's the ZL1. All of its baddassness will be under warranty! If the ABM is worth something now sell it now. Don't wait for it to depreciate, cars are not investments and if your lucky enough to have one that's worth a pretty penny and you find a buyer who will pay top dollar well,......upgrade! The color of your car is great but a few thousand bucks can get you a nice rare paint job. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

11-04-2011, 12:21 PM	#28
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	I'll buy your ABM for $1 cash. Problem solved. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins