Should I trade in my SS for a ZL1? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JCunningham · 01-03-2014, 08:16 PM

the stock ZL1 will always be worth more than a modded SS. When the dumb ass in a beater totals it.

Realist · 01-03-2014, 08:17 PM

You only owe $20k so if the dealer only gives you that as trade you should be square right? Seems to me they can do that and sell your old car at a profit. You say money is not an issue so I say go for it! Really like the ZL1's.

Explit Player · 01-03-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HerRide

^Question is how much you put into it.

Also have the same question.

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Lee123 · 01-03-2014, 08:29 PM

If money is not an issue, go for the ZL1. I've got enough in my SS to have bought a ZL1 and I love the SS, but if some idiot hits it or steals it the insurance will pay be book value for a stock SS. I'd never be able to replace it. Plus I have no warranty. With a ZL1 you'd have the factory warranty and if it were stolen the insurance would pay you the value of a ZL1 instead of paying you for a stock SS. You'd also have a lot better chance of getting your money out of the ZL1 than you would from a modified SS.

OrangeVert · 01-03-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SSRS

It depends what you are looking for. I have a supercharged SS and my friend has a ZL1 and we have taken them to the Las Vegas drag strip and run them all night and my SS was the winner!!!! The suspension and stock motors verse would be a whole nother story. I have a Magnuson TVS2300, exhaust, intake, 160 thermostat, 3.4 pulley, ZL1 fuel pump and a dyno tune and I have 570RWHP (660 crank HP)and 569RWTQ measured mid Aug in the desert heat so in the cooler air = more power. Really up to you in my opinion, I love my SS and love that people underestimate it. Let me know if you have any questions.

Cool! Good to know my SS did not become obsolete with the ZL1 and Z28 debuts. 40k is not a small chunk of change either. :-)

oldfriend · 01-03-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HerRide

No back seat. Just something to think about...

eta: But I'm with you. This is 'vette money.

At some point in life , one has to forget about the back seats
It tend to give cramps ,

OrangeVert · 01-03-2014, 08:39 PM

If money didn't matter, to include fuel (I drive long distances), I'd go for it!

SlingShot · 01-03-2014, 08:50 PM

ZL1 hands down, you can mod any car to go fast in a straight line, but the ZL1 is much more than that.

1 SIK SS · 01-03-2014, 09:09 PM

Considered the corvette but can't see myself in a base model vette when I can be in a zl1. Going Monday to test drive the zl1 and see how much of a difference it is from my SS with bolt ons and some suspension work

HerRide · 01-03-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

At some point in life , one has to forget about the back seats
It tend to give cramps ,

Hey trust me, I agree. But I have kids and am not at that point. The OP may or may not be. Why I said something to consider.

onewaydave · 01-03-2014, 09:52 PM

Go for it, Hands down you will love the ZL1.

Shortbus · 01-03-2014, 10:09 PM

Go with the ZL1, in order to get a Vette with the goodies the ZL1 comes with you're going to be in the 60K+ range. (Magnetic shocks, ZR1 package, etc)

2012-1822 · 01-04-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

Well if money isnt an issue, why would you not just but is straight out?

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This.

SSGUNNER · 01-04-2014, 01:42 AM

Hey wasnt there another thread on this topic?

01-03-2014, 08:16 PM	#15
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	the stock ZL1 will always be worth more than a modded SS. When the dumb ass in a beater totals it. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-03-2014, 08:29 PM	#18
Lee123 Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 768	If money is not an issue, go for the ZL1. I've got enough in my SS to have bought a ZL1 and I love the SS, but if some idiot hits it or steals it the insurance will pay be book value for a stock SS. I'd never be able to replace it. Plus I have no warranty. With a ZL1 you'd have the factory warranty and if it were stolen the insurance would pay you the value of a ZL1 instead of paying you for a stock SS. You'd also have a lot better chance of getting your money out of the ZL1 than you would from a modified SS. __________________ 2012 2SS Convertible Magnuson, Headers, Cam, JRE Tune. 563 HP.

01-03-2014, 08:39 PM	#21
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	If money didn't matter, to include fuel (I drive long distances), I'd go for it! __________________

01-03-2014, 08:50 PM	#22
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	ZL1 hands down, you can mod any car to go fast in a straight line, but the ZL1 is much more than that. __________________

01-03-2014, 09:52 PM	#25
onewaydave Innocent Bystander Drives: 2013 ZL1 BRM/2002 35th SS/2009 GMC Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 385 View My Garage	Go for it, Hands down you will love the ZL1. __________________ Living on the RaGgEd EdGe!

01-03-2014, 08:17 PM	#16
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	You only owe $20k so if the dealer only gives you that as trade you should be square right? Seems to me they can do that and sell your old car at a profit. You say money is not an issue so I say go for it! Really like the ZL1's.

01-03-2014, 09:09 PM	#23
1 SIK SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MIAMI Posts: 61	Considered the corvette but can't see myself in a base model vette when I can be in a zl1. Going Monday to test drive the zl1 and see how much of a difference it is from my SS with bolt ons and some suspension work

01-03-2014, 10:09 PM	#26
Shortbus Drives: 88 IROC Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 126	Go with the ZL1, in order to get a Vette with the goodies the ZL1 comes with you're going to be in the 60K+ range. (Magnetic shocks, ZR1 package, etc) __________________ LB9 Ohv V8 220 @ 4400 290 @ 3200 TPI 9.3:1 305/5.0 IZ (w/man trans)

01-04-2014, 01:42 AM	#28
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Hey wasnt there another thread on this topic? __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards