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05-29-2015, 05:44 PM
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 Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: New York City
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Getting ready to pick up the new ZL1 tomorrow
Well, I am getting my stuff together to pick up the new ZL1 tomorrow and trade in my '13 Corvette Grand Sport. I have to say, I am pretty uptight. Getting rid of my Corvette is freaking hard, I have had two Vette's, an '04 and the current '13, over the last 11 years. And the ownership experience has been fantastic, no complaints whatsoever, just great, reliable, hugely fun cars to drive.
So, why am I getting a ZL1? I want to own a great muscle car after the muscular sports cars I have owned. And, I will now have more room for my daughter and a friend if she so desires. But still, there is nothing like a Vette, the ownership experience is singular. To my mind, the ultimate cool American car. But, I really do want to own this Z and I have been obsessing about it prior to and during the ordering process. OK, my purge is over, hopefully I won't freak out tomorrow. Thanks, Ken |
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05-29-2015, 05:46 PM
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Z-BEAST
Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,470
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Welcome to the club!
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05-29-2015, 06:07 PM
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Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Drivers Seat
Posts: 837
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You will not regret this decision, can't wait to hear your first impressions of the beast!
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05-29-2015, 08:51 PM
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Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 2,670
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You'll be fine. Since they still produce Corvettes, you can always go back to a sports car If the muscle car isn't your cup of tea.
And I'd also like to hear you compare and contrast tge two cars.
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05-29-2015, 09:08 PM
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Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
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Welcome to the Camaro5. Bring your daughter and your ZL1 to Caaro5FEST in Bowling Green and enjoy the community!
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05-29-2015, 10:15 PM
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C'mon- really?
Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Nortwestern Ohio
Posts: 1,966
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I understand your feelings. I went from a C7 to my ZL1.
I love my Z. But I miss that Vette too. Both are awesome, special cars. You will love the ZL1! Guaranteed.
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2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD |
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05-29-2015, 11:31 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 116
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I had a 2010 Grand Sport Jetstream Blue Metallic. I miss that car daily as I also share the opinion that it is one of the ultimate cool American sports cars. That said, however, I love the ZL1 equally and it is hard to compare because they are very different cars but when you see the capabilities stock vs. stock the ZL1 will amaze you. Good luck and don't look back because at the end of the day you will be among the lucky few who have been able to own both.
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05-30-2015, 12:01 AM
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Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF East Bay Area
Posts: 129
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I'm in the same boat... trading my 2012 GS CE. Such a sexy, sexy car. I'm really going to miss it. Going to the dealer tomorrow to turn it over and do the paperwork before the incentives expire at the end of the month... ZL1 was supposed to arrive Tuesday, the 26th, but still hasn't arrived.
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05-30-2015, 12:13 AM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa)
Posts: 8,630
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No worries. You will love the ZL1.
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Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats. |
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05-30-2015, 01:37 AM
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Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: 91342
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I traded this in for the ZL1, the Vette was BA, but I was always a muscle car guy and I love the ZL1
 
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05-30-2015, 08:28 AM
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 Drives: White zl1 Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 76
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Balasarius it would be very hard for me to get rid of that centinnial edition grand sport. That car is awesome. I love my zl1 but I don't know if I could do that trade or not. Ive actually been thinking about trading my zl1 for a grand sport. Always wanted a vette but every time I think about getting rid of the zl1 I chicken out. Lol
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05-30-2015, 09:08 AM
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Drives: 2014 ZL1 SIM Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Biloxi, MS
Posts: 226
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Cool! You'll love it. I've always been a Camaro Guy. I've owned 14 over the years......yes, I have issues.
 One of the biggest perks is that my kids can ride in the car with me. It would be tough for me to ever go to a Vette because of that! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it!
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