[mlee]

Originally Posted by WakeWise

My wallet doesn't care about percentage..nor my wife for that matter...still double the amount of money gone for ever.

Then maybe a Prius would be more in line for you. The % of depreciation would be much less and your wallet would feel even better.

[F1FTY]

Originally Posted by Aragorn

Anybody touch on insurance premium for zl1? I’m assuming it’s very expensive...

Everyone has different insurance so we can’t really compare. When I switched from a 2017 SS to a 2018 ZL1, my premium went up $4 a month.

That’s $48 a year or if you’re really pinching pennies, it’s the equivalent of a Honda Accord after 800 years

[WakeWise]

Originally Posted by mlee

Then maybe a Prius would be more in line for you. The % of depreciation would be much less and your wallet would feel even better.

Every Forum has it's DB's... thanks for identifying yourself. Not only are your math skills lacking..so is your ability for critical thinking

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[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by WakeWise

Every Forum has it's DB's... thanks for identifying yourself. Not only are your math skills lacking..so is your ability for critical thinking

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Speaking of math skills...Edmunds website doesnt offer 1le option for depreciation calc. So the SS number is a 1SS sans 1le option. Hence an actual depreciation for an SS 1le will be greater as it costs more. And if you opt for a 2SS 1le to better match equipment level to a ZL1 the number will go up even higher.

Regardless, ZL1s do hold their value better, because their production numbers are much lower. They almost never go on sale when brand new and even some gen5 cars are still priced pretty high. OTOH an SS is just an SS regardless of 1le package or not. Most folks have no clue what 1le means, not even some dealers. Brand new 18s are being discounted by 20% and even brand new 19s are offered at discounts (right now).

Edmunds depreciation algorithms are far from perfect and in some cases completely wrong. Such as for Porsche cars like GT3 or its RS variant, or even a GT4.
If your purchasing decisions are mainly driven by depreciation then those cars should be on your list:
Schmooze a Pcar dealer for an allocation, get a GT3 RS, drive it for a year then sell it for a nice profit (that's reality vs Edmunds depreciation algos).

Cheers!

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by WCKD 1LE

Having both in my Garage, I enjoy driving my 1SS 1LE a lot more. It's more usable power and handles a lot better on curvy mountain roads.
The Wife traded in her C7 GS for the last ZL1 the dealership had. While the ZL1 is amazing, its too much for her for a daily. She now wants the GT350 so I'll be able to compare those too soon enough!

Excellent choices of cars

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by mariojmoe

Back on topic though I had a 17 ss fifty non 1le and after getting my Zl1 there is no comparison and yes I hit Mexico pretty regularly and find the Zl1 the most fun as a daily driver compared to my 2016 ctsv and Z06. So to the open if you like to drive and experience the ride, like Mexico, go for the Zl1 manual and don't look back.

I don't understand why some people keep suggesting to go to Mexico to test your sport cars. Chances are that you would walk back after your car is stolen or something worst could happen to you there.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Both the 6th gen ZL1 & SS 1LE are extraordinary dual purpose vehicles for Road and track. It would depend very much on your driving conditions and on your budget.
Actually I have a Stingray Z51, which I consider is too much for my local driving conditions (no local track, not many curves around). My corvette is automatic, kind of boring to drive compared to using a shifter. Probably I would go back to a base Camaro SS with the stick, to enjoy the limits of the car under the allowed speed limits.
Somewhere I read that the Corvette Grand Sport has higher limits that you would be able to explore at the track, but it will feel very controlled while driving it on the streets, missing some of the DD joy. Also noticed that the replacement parts for my Z51 like brakes and tires would be more expensive to replace them compared to the ones on the base Corvette.
Whichever Camaro you chose. Enjoy it.

[Laststandard]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

I don't understand why some people keep suggesting to go to Mexico to test your sport cars. Chances are that you would walk back after your car is stolen or something worst could happen to you there.

Maybe you're being sarcastic but.. 'Mexico' is the slang for street racing / going way too fast on public roads.

[Boost Creep]

I am fortunate to live in an area close to many nice twisty rural roads in Banjo country PA where the 1LE shines, but we also have roads where 650/650 power would be very fun to have.

My budget allowed for the 1LE, not the ZL1.
I am not disappointed, but wouldn't turn down a chance to upgrade.

[JonD]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

I don't understand why some people keep suggesting to go to Mexico to test your sport cars. Chances are that you would walk back after your car is stolen or something worst could happen to you there.

This!

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by WCKD 1LE

Having both in my Garage, I enjoy driving my 1SS 1LE a lot more. It's more usable power and handles a lot better on curvy mountain roads.
The Wife traded in her C7 GS for the last ZL1 the dealership had. While the ZL1 is amazing, its too much for her for a daily. She now wants the GT350 so I'll be able to compare those too soon enough!

I got to drive my friend's gt350 for a day on twisties in Arizona and it is a very different car from a Camaro.
Good seats and a shifter. Lousy clutch and doesnt come close to the Camaro re balance or communications re limits. But the motor sounds good
It has a smalish tank yet sucks gas (and oil) like there is no tomorrow. My friend's car (brand new) had some rattles. It is a fun car but in a city it is hard to get it in its sweet (high) rpm range. And below 4500 it is rather gutless. I liked it but it is a lesser offer vs a 1le. And where i live they cost more than zl1 which boggles my mind...

[Wyzz Kydd]

Originally Posted by mariojmoe

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe he asked if street racing was stupid or not, I think he asked about a 1le vs Zl1. I street race occasionally and am far from stupid js. I hate these comments when they are out of context

Yeah, losers like to virtue signal. The question was which one is better as a DD, street racing was never mentioned until our resident virtue signalers jumped in.

I bought an SS 1LE because I want to drive it, fast. If that gets some folk's panties in a wad, TS.

To the OP, I've never driven a ZL1, but I rarely get an opportunity to really push my SS 1LE on the streets, so I'm not sure how much benefit I would get from a ZL1 as a DD.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by Laststandard

Maybe you're being sarcastic but.. 'Mexico' is the slang for street racing / going way too fast on public roads.

OK got it

[Boost Creep]

Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

Yeah, losers like to virtue signal. The question was which one is better as a DD, street racing was never mentioned until our resident virtue signalers jumped in.

I bought an SS 1LE because I want to drive it, fast. If that gets some folk's panties in a wad, TS.

To the OP, I've never driven a ZL1, but I rarely get an opportunity to really push my SS 1LE on the streets, so I'm not sure how much benefit I would get from a ZL1 as a DD.

First time I've heard this term.
I've seen the behavior, just didn't know what it was called.
Thanks!