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Old 12-22-2012, 09:37 AM   #57
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I bet a lot of you guys that are saying no would have a change of mind after taking a ZL1 for a drive.
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:56 AM   #58
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Considering I only have the V6 and if, big IF, I had the opportunity to buy the ZL1 I wouldn't do it. I love my Camaro but for that kind of money I would have to buy a Z06. Plenty of them out there a year old with 10k miles on them for $20K less.

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Old 12-22-2012, 10:11 AM   #59
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I love my car but every time I drive, I somehow think of an ZL1, but I would not buy one, just not my thing, but if they made a Z28 with an LS7, well then that is different
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Old 12-22-2012, 11:24 AM   #60
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I bet a lot of you guys that are saying no would have a change of mind after taking a ZL1 for a drive.
A test drive sealed the deal for me. I'm on the opposite side of the fence from most on here. I never considered owning a 5th gen, until I drove the ZL1. The fact I got mine well below msrp just makes it that much nicer. IMO, the ZL1 is not over rated and worth the premium.
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Old 12-22-2012, 11:30 AM   #61
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i have been heavily considering getting a GT500. i understand the ZL1 handles better, and is overall a better car for driving. but its down way to much power from the gt500.

i would much rather get my hands on a vette, a c7 would/might be sick. might have to wait for that thing.
The 13 GT500 is no doubt an awesome car. The problem was I couldn't find one anything close to msrp as most of them had crazy mark ups well above list that put them in ZO6 territory and out of my budget. As for power, my ZL1 put down 535 rwhp bone stock. That's pretty impressive in my book and I know I can hit 11's once I get some track time next spring.
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Old 12-22-2012, 12:09 PM   #62
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If I had the money just lying around, and the wife's permission..., I would no doubt keep mine! However, new trailing arms, sways, springs, bushings, twin turbo, tune, 3.91 rear end, clutch master cylinder mod, lt headers....
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Old 12-22-2012, 04:18 PM   #63
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Nope no ZL1 for me....i love my highly modded SS/RS just fine. I will always be a GM man but if i buy another sports car it will have to be the latest and greatest Corvette on the road at that time. That will be my Golden Years/Mid Life crisis ride...lol!
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Old 12-22-2012, 04:37 PM   #64
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I See alot of my friends who owns ZL1's on here take "Pride" in their ride and brag about it. You know who you are haha. Some owners on here want to play it (safe) and want their ride to have more MPG. But, if you want HP you got to pay to play.

Are you happy with your SS, LS, & Lt models? Would you consider upgrading to a ZL1 in the near future?
I will wait to see if there is a special edition ZL1 the last year of the 5th gen. If its worth the cash ill upgrade, otherwise ill keep my SS.
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Old 12-22-2012, 04:41 PM   #65
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if I made 6 figures why not
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Old 12-22-2012, 04:57 PM   #66
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I stopped by the local dealer today and they have a red convertible out front...$62,000..I am going to wait until my warranty expires and look into putting a supercharger on...
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Old 12-22-2012, 05:21 PM   #67
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I bet a lot of you guys that are saying no would have a change of mind after taking a ZL1 for a drive.




A lot of peeps just don't understand just how awesome of a ride this car is.
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Old 12-22-2012, 05:24 PM   #68
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Extremely happy with my SS. If I was a track guy, I would've bought the ZL1.
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Old 12-23-2012, 02:51 AM   #69
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Old 12-23-2012, 07:26 AM   #70
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as soon as I win the lottery I am buying a zl1 OR one of those new Vipers...LOL Nah going ZL1, but it is all a dream at this point :(
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