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cmancha003 · 05-08-2018, 04:39 PM

So, I am in the market for a car soonish (2 to 3 months out). I have a couple cars in mind, which the Z/28 is on the list (obviously). How did you know that this was the car for you? Secondary question- did you test drive or ride in one previous to buying it? And last question- with the market as it is, how did you test drive one for those that did? I am in DFW, which I would assume would be one of the more concentrated areas of owners/seller, but there aren't any close for sale. Closest one was sold before it made it to the weekend. Thanks in advance!

Gbland60 · 05-08-2018, 05:02 PM

I don't know if this will answer your question completely but there's not one individual on the Forum that regrets buying theirs but everyone that has sold or traded theirs regrets doing so and I purchased mine based on all the information that I gathered beforehand I did set out to test drive one at a dealership that had only one left and it was abused pretty bad but it was already sold before I could get there

_Chigga · 05-08-2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cmancha003

So, I am in the market for a car soonish (2 to 3 months out). I have a couple cars in mind, which the Z/28 is on the list (obviously). How did you know that this was the car for you? Secondary question- did you test drive or ride in one previous to buying it? And last question- with the market as it is, how did you test drive one for those that did? I am in DFW, which I would assume would be one of the more concentrated areas of owners/seller, but there aren't any close for sale. Closest one was sold before it made it to the weekend. Thanks in advance!

Same position as you man, in DFW aswell haha

Crush · 05-08-2018, 06:29 PM

I just bought mine a month ago and I’ve driven it a few times and absolutely love it. It reminds me of a bit of old school with some modern day touches. I love the the rat motor and the set up for the suspension and ride and at the same time I like the idea that it’s easy to take out and drive and have fun. I’ve owned a lot of 60s muscle cars which I enjoy as well but I have to say the Z is awesome!

MRBZ28 · 05-08-2018, 06:34 PM

I bought mine in June of 2014. It was the first one delivered in the area. There was no test driving allowed. The dealer called me when it arrived. I was in Australia and he told me he would put it in the Garage till I got home. I bought it and had to wait about a week due to the key fob issue. I don't regret buying it and I'm not concerned about the current value. It's a Bad ass car and only a few around. After almost 4 years I have 18,000 miles on it and it still gets a lot of attention when i'm driving it.

1970judge · 05-08-2018, 08:17 PM

I knew as soon as I read the specs. I didnt like the Camaro in any form, and for a diehard Camaro fan that was tough. I wanted an LS7, better handling, sticky tires, good aero, but I wanted all the stuff cut out of it. When the Z came about it was as if someone read my mind, down to the letter. I had 'almost' settle on a C6Z carbon and I dont even like Vettes, but it checked most of my boxes.

Basically, im young but I grew up on old school..so I wanted the closest thing possible to that. I dont need gadgets, I want a drivers car. I dont like blowers, I like NA. I was dead set the moment that car rolled across the stage. I could go back to my Camaro camp and be happy.

Yes I test drove one first, but I work at the proving grounds..so it was easy. The cars are rock solid, I had no qualms about buying one sight unseen and shipping to me across country. But, the market will work in your advantage, if you find one, the dealer will likely realize that they dont sell easily so at this point a test drive shoulnt be hard to get.

Edit: I lived in DFW for a few years, keep checking..LS cars a plenty in the area!

JKiss45 · 05-08-2018, 08:24 PM

Saw this thing in person the other day. http://www.toybarncars.com/used/Chev...524466f7b1.htm Love driving through their car lot. I know they ship all over the country. No AC in DFW could be a killer though haha

BUBZ28 · 05-08-2018, 10:48 PM

I wanted a limited edition, factory prepared track oriented car. My Z/28 is my first car that I feel needs no mods, to me it's almost perfect. I was offered a test drive but I declined. Prior to seeing it at the dealer, I was 8 years without a sports car, 6 months watching the Z/28 market, watched all the vids more than once, read all reviews, I had my finances in order and was ready to buy. After hearing and seeing it in person, no way in hell am I leaving the dealer without buying it. I knew what I was getting into and that I was going to love it. No test drive necessary. And I was right!

Zslash28 · 05-09-2018, 12:36 AM

No, I didnt test drive a Z/28, actually had only rented a 5th gen V6 drop top. I flew to Lubbock TX, and drove my Z/28 to NJ.
Just seeing the spec sheet, and I knew it was the "one". Its an anolog track car, old school with supercar stuff. I was looking at NSXs, GTRs, Z06/7, ZR1s, HellCats, Vipers, etc. What it came down to were these three things; rarity, specs, and being able to service the car myself. I really didnt want a car that required going to the dealer for anything.
No regrets on the market drop, I got the car I wanted, when I made my purchase. If the prices go any deeper, I will have to purchase a handful for future collectors to enjoy.

Smokin19 · 05-09-2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JKiss45

Saw this thing in person the other day. http://www.toybarncars.com/used/Chev...524466f7b1.htm Love driving through their car lot. I know they ship all over the country. No AC in DFW could be a killer though haha

I bought my Z/28 from the Toy Barn late last Sept., I traded in my 14' SS vert for it. The car already had a stg 5 done on it from Vengeance Racing and only 591 mi. After the test drive I knew I had to have this beast with 680 hp.

I knew I wanted a Z/28 and would eventually want to mod it. So here was the car of my dreams already modded and priced where I thought I could never get one at. It was a no brainer for me. Have not regretted it one bit and when I take it out, all I want to do is keep driving it.

This car is AWESOME!!!

JKiss45 · 05-09-2018, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin15

I bought my Z/28 from the Toy Barn late last Sept.,
This car is AWESOME!!!

Yes, I remember posting the link to that one too! That Z was so clean and very very well priced. You got a great one.
I love the Toy Barn and will one day buy an exotic from them....one day.

MrRaZ28 · 05-09-2018, 08:16 AM

Former GM tech here. I've built several cars, did an LS swap on my 92 etc. etc., and when they announced the Z28, I was in love. Every single aspect appealed to me, but I thought I would never be able to afford one. Fast forward to October last year, and we bought ours. I've got almost 5k miles put on it now since then and Every. Single. Time. that I get in and start to move it's euphoric.

Found it down in Austin, got everything squared away over the course of 5 hours over the phone on a Wednesday. Drove down the following Saturday and picked it up. No test drive was done, nor is it needed.

I highly recommend coming out to the Open Track day at Eagles Canyon on the 26th this month. Probably too late to sign up yourself, but it's still really awesome watching. I have only had 1 car actually pass me around the track, and it was coming up on the last turn, on the last lap of the day. Modified C6 Z06. My tires were cooked at that point so I was scrubbing too much speed off of it.

cmancha003 · 05-09-2018, 11:54 AM

Thank you for all the responses. I have had quite a few cars for my age. Some of them I regret selling, others I regret buying (especially my current car). I have been toying with a C6 Z06, E92 M3 (supercharged- much like the one i had before), and a Z/28. I have had turbo'd cars, awd 4 bangers, high rev v8, incline 6, etc. I have never had a big, n/a v8. I have no doubt that the Z/28 is the mix of "old school" and modern (except for the electronic steering).

rcandiloro · 05-09-2018, 06:46 PM

The second the Z/28 was officially introduced to the world I immediately knew I had to have one. It's the small things about the way the car looks that just makes it so badass......primarily the aero bits all around, and the best looking stock wheels of any production car IMHO. Plus the idea of a normally aspirated LS7 out of the Z06 was the icing on the cake. I did drive the car before I bought it, but I already knew I wanted it. Now that I've had it about a year I just can't imagine anything replacing it. No doubt there are faster cars out there, but I don't think there is anything that can replicate the pure joy and raw driving experience the Z/28 provides. I LOVE analog cars, simplicity at its finest. Sure it has traction control (which you can totally disable if you want to), but the sweet sweet short throw shifter, the awesome exhaust note and the way it makes power is hard to describe......you just have to experience it. Truly a classic beast of a car......

05-08-2018, 04:39 PM	#1
cmancha003 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #1097 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 68	Question on knowing if the Z/28 is "the one" So, I am in the market for a car soonish (2 to 3 months out). I have a couple cars in mind, which the Z/28 is on the list (obviously). How did you know that this was the car for you? Secondary question- did you test drive or ride in one previous to buying it? And last question- with the market as it is, how did you test drive one for those that did? I am in DFW, which I would assume would be one of the more concentrated areas of owners/seller, but there aren't any close for sale. Closest one was sold before it made it to the weekend. Thanks in advance!

05-09-2018, 12:36 AM	#9
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	No, I didnt test drive a Z/28, actually had only rented a 5th gen V6 drop top. I flew to Lubbock TX, and drove my Z/28 to NJ. Just seeing the spec sheet, and I knew it was the "one". Its an anolog track car, old school with supercar stuff. I was looking at NSXs, GTRs, Z06/7, ZR1s, HellCats, Vipers, etc. What it came down to were these three things; rarity, specs, and being able to service the car myself. I really didnt want a car that required going to the dealer for anything. No regrets on the market drop, I got the car I wanted, when I made my purchase. If the prices go any deeper, I will have to purchase a handful for future collectors to enjoy. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

05-09-2018, 08:16 AM	#12
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	Former GM tech here. I've built several cars, did an LS swap on my 92 etc. etc., and when they announced the Z28, I was in love. Every single aspect appealed to me, but I thought I would never be able to afford one. Fast forward to October last year, and we bought ours. I've got almost 5k miles put on it now since then and Every. Single. Time. that I get in and start to move it's euphoric. Found it down in Austin, got everything squared away over the course of 5 hours over the phone on a Wednesday. Drove down the following Saturday and picked it up. No test drive was done, nor is it needed. I highly recommend coming out to the Open Track day at Eagles Canyon on the 26th this month. Probably too late to sign up yourself, but it's still really awesome watching. I have only had 1 car actually pass me around the track, and it was coming up on the last turn, on the last lap of the day. Modified C6 Z06. My tires were cooked at that point so I was scrubbing too much speed off of it. Last edited by MrRaZ28; 05-09-2018 at 02:50 PM.

05-08-2018, 05:02 PM	#2
Gbland60 Drives: 2015 z28 Black w/ac #645 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 337 View My Garage	I don't know if this will answer your question completely but there's not one individual on the Forum that regrets buying theirs but everyone that has sold or traded theirs regrets doing so and I purchased mine based on all the information that I gathered beforehand I did set out to test drive one at a dealership that had only one left and it was abused pretty bad but it was already sold before I could get there

05-08-2018, 06:29 PM	#4
Crush Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Motor City Posts: 55	I just bought mine a month ago and I’ve driven it a few times and absolutely love it. It reminds me of a bit of old school with some modern day touches. I love the the rat motor and the set up for the suspension and ride and at the same time I like the idea that it’s easy to take out and drive and have fun. I’ve owned a lot of 60s muscle cars which I enjoy as well but I have to say the Z is awesome!

05-08-2018, 06:34 PM	#5
MRBZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Bernardino, Ca Posts: 187	I bought mine in June of 2014. It was the first one delivered in the area. There was no test driving allowed. The dealer called me when it arrived. I was in Australia and he told me he would put it in the Garage till I got home. I bought it and had to wait about a week due to the key fob issue. I don't regret buying it and I'm not concerned about the current value. It's a Bad ass car and only a few around. After almost 4 years I have 18,000 miles on it and it still gets a lot of attention when i'm driving it.

05-08-2018, 08:17 PM	#6
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	I knew as soon as I read the specs. I didnt like the Camaro in any form, and for a diehard Camaro fan that was tough. I wanted an LS7, better handling, sticky tires, good aero, but I wanted all the stuff cut out of it. When the Z came about it was as if someone read my mind, down to the letter. I had 'almost' settle on a C6Z carbon and I dont even like Vettes, but it checked most of my boxes. Basically, im young but I grew up on old school..so I wanted the closest thing possible to that. I dont need gadgets, I want a drivers car. I dont like blowers, I like NA. I was dead set the moment that car rolled across the stage. I could go back to my Camaro camp and be happy. Yes I test drove one first, but I work at the proving grounds..so it was easy. The cars are rock solid, I had no qualms about buying one sight unseen and shipping to me across country. But, the market will work in your advantage, if you find one, the dealer will likely realize that they dont sell easily so at this point a test drive shoulnt be hard to get. Edit: I lived in DFW for a few years, keep checking..LS cars a plenty in the area!

05-08-2018, 08:24 PM	#7
JKiss45 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 113	Saw this thing in person the other day. http://www.toybarncars.com/used/Chev...524466f7b1.htm Love driving through their car lot. I know they ship all over the country. No AC in DFW could be a killer though haha

05-08-2018, 10:48 PM	#8
BUBZ28 Drives: '15 Z/28 #0270 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 85	I wanted a limited edition, factory prepared track oriented car. My Z/28 is my first car that I feel needs no mods, to me it's almost perfect. I was offered a test drive but I declined. Prior to seeing it at the dealer, I was 8 years without a sports car, 6 months watching the Z/28 market, watched all the vids more than once, read all reviews, I had my finances in order and was ready to buy. After hearing and seeing it in person, no way in hell am I leaving the dealer without buying it. I knew what I was getting into and that I was going to love it. No test drive necessary. And I was right!

05-09-2018, 11:54 AM	#13
cmancha003 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #1097 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 68	Thank you for all the responses. I have had quite a few cars for my age. Some of them I regret selling, others I regret buying (especially my current car). I have been toying with a C6 Z06, E92 M3 (supercharged- much like the one i had before), and a Z/28. I have had turbo'd cars, awd 4 bangers, high rev v8, incline 6, etc. I have never had a big, n/a v8. I have no doubt that the Z/28 is the mix of "old school" and modern (except for the electronic steering).

05-09-2018, 06:46 PM	#14
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	The second the Z/28 was officially introduced to the world I immediately knew I had to have one. It's the small things about the way the car looks that just makes it so badass......primarily the aero bits all around, and the best looking stock wheels of any production car IMHO. Plus the idea of a normally aspirated LS7 out of the Z06 was the icing on the cake. I did drive the car before I bought it, but I already knew I wanted it. Now that I've had it about a year I just can't imagine anything replacing it. No doubt there are faster cars out there, but I don't think there is anything that can replicate the pure joy and raw driving experience the Z/28 provides. I LOVE analog cars, simplicity at its finest. Sure it has traction control (which you can totally disable if you want to), but the sweet sweet short throw shifter, the awesome exhaust note and the way it makes power is hard to describe......you just have to experience it. Truly a classic beast of a car......