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Zfatuated · 12-10-2014, 08:05 AM

GM employees/suppliers browsing the forum will be pleased to see...your plan is working!

I just bought a maxed-out 2015 Silverado 1500 High Country (4x4/short-bed), White Diamond Tricoat, with the 6.2l (derived from the 'Vette engine) and 8-speed trans (also derived from the new 'Vette). It's amazing and I love it so far (150 miles). More chrome that I care for, but oh well.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Chevy pickup before my Z/28.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Camaro until the Z/28 was announced 1.5 years ago. So there you go.

For those that care I've owned mostly BMW's and Porsches, and I traded a RAM 1500 Laramie on the Silverado. Had a Cayenne Turbo before the RAM.

The new truck is tomb quiet, rides firm and controlled, far better than a truck has any right to. Plenty of power. Silky smooth transmission, excellent handling, amazingly great steering feel. The RAM Laramie was "ok", however the cockpit ergonomics and controls feel were freakin terrible, and the ride even with the air suspension was jiggly bouncy. The Chevy is on a whole other level by any and every measure.

GM employees and suppliers, thank you for your work and determination to make this possible. Your products are world-class. I love my two Chevy's.

SEVEN-OH JOE · 12-10-2014, 08:57 AM

Congrats!

el-guapin · 12-10-2014, 10:01 AM

Sweet!.. Congrats!

brt3 · 12-10-2014, 11:31 AM

Nice. Photos required, though -- preferably of the stable-mates together...

backtotintops · 12-10-2014, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Camaro until the Z/28 was announced 1.5 years ago.:

as a previous porsche/viper guy +1 on the above but I have had many chevy trucks.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 12-11-2014, 01:57 PM

Nice. Post a pic.

I'm looking hard at the new Colorado.

brt3 · 12-11-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by backtotintops

as a previous porsche/viper guy +1 on the above but I have had many chevy trucks.

Ditto here -- two 2500HD trucks, a couple of Suburbans, and a Denali Yukon. Last Chevy/GM car I had was a Cosworth-Vega...

Zfatuated · 12-12-2014, 08:22 AM

Terrible weather here, will post pics in a couple days. Removed the chrome OE steps yesterday and installed the AMP Research auto-retractable steps, big improvement aesthetically and functionally. Added a set of Michelin Snow/Ice X-Ice Xi2's and a tri-fold tonneau and now I'm good to go for a few years

Doing the step install gave me the chance for a good view of the inner and underparts. Like the Z/28, there is some very very good engineering going on here. The engine compartment and all the bits under there are first rate. Everything looks expensive and reeks of quality.

The good news from the economic problems of '08-'09...are autos like these.

CamaroRS/SS10 · 12-12-2014, 09:43 PM

I have to say I'm all Chevy myself as my DD is a 14 Impala, I have a 1ton 15 Silverado for towing my car, my daughter drives a Cruze, and my wife drive a Suburban. We pretty much have the whole line up. Can't for get the best ride, oh yea the Camaro!

Ryanbabz71 · 12-12-2014, 10:14 PM

Cool I have a 2010 with the 6.2 (no AFM) and its a great truck.

Ryan

super60 · 12-13-2014, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

GM employees/suppliers browsing the forum will be pleased to see...your plan is working!

I just bought a maxed-out 2015 Silverado 1500 High Country (4x4/short-bed), White Diamond Tricoat, with the 6.2l (derived from the 'Vette engine) and 8-speed trans (also derived from the new 'Vette). It's amazing and I love it so far (150 miles). More chrome that I care for, but oh well.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Chevy pickup before my Z/28.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Camaro until the Z/28 was announced 1.5 years ago. So there you go.

For those that care I've owned mostly BMW's and Porsches, and I traded a RAM 1500 Laramie on the Silverado. Had a Cayenne Turbo before the RAM.

The new truck is tomb quiet, rides firm and controlled, far better than a truck has any right to. Plenty of power. Silky smooth transmission, excellent handling, amazingly great steering feel. The RAM Laramie was "ok", however the cockpit ergonomics and controls feel were freakin terrible, and the ride even with the air suspension was jiggly bouncy. The Chevy is on a whole other level by any and every measure.

GM employees and suppliers, thank you for your work and determination to make this possible. Your products are world-class. I love my two Chevy's.

On behalf of the Oshawa Camaro Build Team i'd like to personally thank you for your continued support of GM and Team Z/28

& i'm sure the good folks at the Silverado/Sierra truck plant also send their appreciation for your positive comments on the all new High Country . Enjoy the ride in both of your Chevys and best regards from Canada

Mike Judge
Super60

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-17-2014, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

GM employees/suppliers browsing the forum will be pleased to see...your plan is working!

I just bought a maxed-out 2015 Silverado 1500 High Country (4x4/short-bed), White Diamond Tricoat, with the 6.2l (derived from the 'Vette engine) and 8-speed trans (also derived from the new 'Vette). It's amazing and I love it so far (150 miles). More chrome that I care for, but oh well.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Chevy pickup before my Z/28.

"Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Camaro until the Z/28 was announced 1.5 years ago. So there you go.

For those that care I've owned mostly BMW's and Porsches, and I traded a RAM 1500 Laramie on the Silverado. Had a Cayenne Turbo before the RAM.

The new truck is tomb quiet, rides firm and controlled, far better than a truck has any right to. Plenty of power. Silky smooth transmission, excellent handling, amazingly great steering feel. The RAM Laramie was "ok", however the cockpit ergonomics and controls feel were freakin terrible, and the ride even with the air suspension was jiggly bouncy. The Chevy is on a whole other level by any and every measure.

GM employees and suppliers, thank you for your work and determination to make this possible. Your products are world-class. I love my two Chevy's.

Hey Zfatuated,

This is awesome! We're so happy to have you as a member of our Chevy family!

We would like to talk to you more about your purchasing experience with your Camaro and Silverado. Would you mind shooting us a PM?

Marissa
Chevrolet Customer Care

Mean Green Z28 · 12-17-2014, 10:57 AM

congrats!

My 5th · 12-21-2014, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brt3

Ditto here -- two 2500HD trucks, a couple of Suburbans, and a Denali Yukon. Last Chevy/GM car I had was a Cosworth-Vega...

I had two Cosworth Vegas, both 75's #583 and #1069. The CosVeg never was able to live up to its potential. GM gave up too easily on the Bosch fuel injection. If we had today's technology that little 2.0 liter would have made 200+ hp instead of the puny 110 it shipped with.

12-10-2014, 10:01 AM	#3
el-guapin Trust No One! Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 531	Sweet!.. Congrats! __________________

12-10-2014, 11:31 AM	#4
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	Nice. Photos required, though -- preferably of the stable-mates together... __________________

12-12-2014, 08:22 AM	#8
Zfatuated Drives: BAC Mono Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 869	Terrible weather here, will post pics in a couple days. Removed the chrome OE steps yesterday and installed the AMP Research auto-retractable steps, big improvement aesthetically and functionally. Added a set of Michelin Snow/Ice X-Ice Xi2's and a tri-fold tonneau and now I'm good to go for a few years Doing the step install gave me the chance for a good view of the inner and underparts. Like the Z/28, there is some very very good engineering going on here. The engine compartment and all the bits under there are first rate. Everything looks expensive and reeks of quality. The good news from the economic problems of '08-'09...are autos like these. __________________ 2014 Z/28, White "I wasn't asked to make it cheap...I was asked to make it FAST!" Mark Stielow, the new Z/28.

12-12-2014, 09:43 PM	#9
CamaroRS/SS10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels & '14 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 288 View My Garage	I have to say I'm all Chevy myself as my DD is a 14 Impala, I have a 1ton 15 Silverado for towing my car, my daughter drives a Cruze, and my wife drive a Suburban. We pretty much have the whole line up. Can't for get the best ride, oh yea the Camaro! __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro #63 SS 6-Speed. All stock and keeping it that way. 2014 Z/28 #119 A/C car(not by choice, ordered wrong) All stock and plan to keep it that way. The kid in me wants to mod the Hell out of it but the adult says it will be worth more years down the road. The 2 of them need to stop fighting! 1983 Chevrolet C10 lowered and restoring. 1986 Chevrolet K10 6 in lift, 35's,restored daily driver for my son. 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro. Life Size Toy.. 2014 Z/28 my weekend stress reliever! 2015 Checy Sonic RS 2015 Chevy Equinox

12-17-2014, 10:57 AM	#13
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	congrats! __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

12-10-2014, 08:05 AM	#1
Zfatuated Drives: BAC Mono Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 869	Z/28 - Gateway Car, Now Have An All-Chevy garage! GM employees/suppliers browsing the forum will be pleased to see...your plan is working! I just bought a maxed-out 2015 Silverado 1500 High Country (4x4/short-bed), White Diamond Tricoat, with the 6.2l (derived from the 'Vette engine) and 8-speed trans (also derived from the new 'Vette). It's amazing and I love it so far (150 miles). More chrome that I care for, but oh well. "Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Chevy pickup before my Z/28. "Never in a million years" would I have considered buying a Camaro until the Z/28 was announced 1.5 years ago. So there you go. For those that care I've owned mostly BMW's and Porsches, and I traded a RAM 1500 Laramie on the Silverado. Had a Cayenne Turbo before the RAM. The new truck is tomb quiet, rides firm and controlled, far better than a truck has any right to. Plenty of power. Silky smooth transmission, excellent handling, amazingly great steering feel. The RAM Laramie was "ok", however the cockpit ergonomics and controls feel were freakin terrible, and the ride even with the air suspension was jiggly bouncy. The Chevy is on a whole other level by any and every measure. GM employees and suppliers, thank you for your work and determination to make this possible. Your products are world-class. I love my two Chevy's. __________________ 2014 Z/28, White "I wasn't asked to make it cheap...I was asked to make it FAST!" Mark Stielow, the new Z/28.

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SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	Congrats!

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Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,450	Nice. Post a pic. I'm looking hard at the new Colorado.

12-12-2014, 10:14 PM	#10
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Cool I have a 2010 with the 6.2 (no AFM) and its a great truck. Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680