16SS to a 17-18 ZL1

brandonms2ss · 04-26-2019, 06:55 PM

Hi everyone,

I am considering trading in my SS and upgrading to a ZL1. How many of you have made the switch? Was it worth it in your opinion? I feel like I am fairly young to the car world as only being 21. Just looking for opinions and or comments.

enzia35 · 04-26-2019, 08:06 PM

I've thought about the same. Can't afford it, especially since I just bought the Miata.

BlaqWhole · 04-26-2019, 08:18 PM

I went from a FBO 5th Gen SS LS3 to my 17 ZL1 A10 and it was indeed worth it. I think you will be more than pleased with the performance.

LT4Greg · 04-26-2019, 08:44 PM

I upgraded from my 2016 SS to a used low miles 2017 ZL1 back last month and yes it was worth it to me! I planned to upgrade to a SS 1LE from my 2SS in the summer but the Z came along on Cars.com and I couldn’t refuse the deal for a 2 year old ZL1.

SnakeEyeSS · 04-26-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonms2ss

Hi everyone,

I am considering trading in my SS and upgrading to a ZL1. How many of you have made the switch? Was it worth it in your opinion? I feel like I am fairly young to the car world as only being 21. Just looking for opinions and or comments.

Depends on what you are looking for. I have had quicker cars, and there isn't much chance to really enjoy them legally, but they are fun to just have, and know you can if you want to

1hprush · 04-26-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonms2ss

Hi everyone,

I am considering trading in my SS and upgrading to a ZL1. How many of you have made the switch? Was it worth it in your opinion? I feel like I am fairly young to the car world as only being 21. Just looking for opinions and or comments.

I had a 17'SS and loved it! But when I saw the ZLE, I knew I had to have it, it is absolutely worth it! It's amazing how much more car it really is!

01pewterz28 · 04-26-2019, 09:39 PM

Thought about upgrading to a ZL1 vert but I just could not justify spending the $$$ when my car sits 330+ days a year. Instead I traded in my 2016 Traverse daily driver for a left over 18 Yukon XL.

Smokin19 · 04-27-2019, 06:30 AM

Went from 70' RS to 14' SS to 15' Z/28 and now to the 19' ZL1 in 5 years. Was it worth it? For me, I have always been into performance cars and have been since the 60's. I have had my share since then and todays era of performance is the best I have ever seen. This IS the best muscle car era and probably the last. If you can afford it, you will not be disappointed.

cbr1100xx · 04-27-2019, 11:44 AM

You must be a rich 21. If not, don’t saddle yourself with a $900 car note.

brandonms2ss · 04-27-2019, 12:14 PM

Thanks for all the replies! I'm not rich by any means but with low % financing. I would have a little bit of negative equity. With my down payment I'm looking at like a 650 note. Currently paying 425 which I was comfortable with at the time. Just wanted to make sure it was worth it for my stretch in payments.

cbr1100xx · 04-27-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonms2ss

Thanks for all the replies! I'm not rich by any means but with low % financing. I would have a little bit of negative equity. With my down payment I'm looking at like a 650 note. Currently paying 425 which I was comfortable with at the time. Just wanted to make sure it was worth it for my stretch in payments.

Negative equity? No it sounds like a bad financial move. I’ve had supercharged cars before. None of them could launch on the streets without going sideways. I have an SS and it’s already overkill for the streets but awesome and manageable. ZL1 for another $20-30k would be pointless almost for me.

Racerman27410 · 04-27-2019, 03:26 PM

Unless i do a track day at VIR there is nowhere i can turn my 455hp loose without risking my life,license and or jail time.....going into negative equity for even more power i couldnt use legally just doesnt make sense..... just my .02.... everyone has to steer their own boat

redcoats1976 · 04-27-2019, 03:59 PM

you should check with your insurance agent.at 21 years old the rate might be costly.

brandonms2ss · 04-27-2019, 04:51 PM

Yeah insurance is one of my big worries. The negative equity would be covered by my down payment. I could just apply that money to my current loan and have positive equity and then some. Maybe I'm just being young and dumb.

I do appreciate all replies. I'm talking with a local dealer about a 2017 ZL1 with 7k miles and CPO. They started at $52,500, then shot the price up the $54k, then dropped down to $51,800 and now its currently listed at $53,829. They do not seem willing to work off their now current ask price.

04-26-2019, 06:55 PM	#1
brandonms2ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: California Posts: 40	16SS to a 17-18 ZL1 Hi everyone, I am considering trading in my SS and upgrading to a ZL1. How many of you have made the switch? Was it worth it in your opinion? I feel like I am fairly young to the car world as only being 21. Just looking for opinions and or comments.

04-26-2019, 08:06 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I've thought about the same. Can't afford it, especially since I just bought the Miata. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

04-26-2019, 08:44 PM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I upgraded from my 2016 SS to a used low miles 2017 ZL1 back last month and yes it was worth it to me! I planned to upgrade to a SS 1LE from my 2SS in the summer but the Z came along on Cars.com and I couldn’t refuse the deal for a 2 year old ZL1. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-26-2019, 09:39 PM	#7
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Thought about upgrading to a ZL1 vert but I just could not justify spending the $$$ when my car sits 330+ days a year. Instead I traded in my 2016 Traverse daily driver for a left over 18 Yukon XL. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

04-27-2019, 06:30 AM	#8
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	Went from 70' RS to 14' SS to 15' Z/28 and now to the 19' ZL1 in 5 years. Was it worth it? For me, I have always been into performance cars and have been since the 60's. I have had my share since then and todays era of performance is the best I have ever seen. This IS the best muscle car era and probably the last. If you can afford it, you will not be disappointed. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

04-26-2019, 08:18 PM	#3
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	I went from a FBO 5th Gen SS LS3 to my 17 ZL1 A10 and it was indeed worth it. I think you will be more than pleased with the performance.

04-27-2019, 11:44 AM	#9
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	You must be a rich 21. If not, don’t saddle yourself with a $900 car note.

04-27-2019, 12:14 PM	#10
brandonms2ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: California Posts: 40	Thanks for all the replies! I'm not rich by any means but with low % financing. I would have a little bit of negative equity. With my down payment I'm looking at like a 650 note. Currently paying 425 which I was comfortable with at the time. Just wanted to make sure it was worth it for my stretch in payments.

04-27-2019, 03:26 PM	#12
Racerman27410 Drives: 2016 SS 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 268	Unless i do a track day at VIR there is nowhere i can turn my 455hp loose without risking my life,license and or jail time.....going into negative equity for even more power i couldnt use legally just doesnt make sense..... just my .02.... everyone has to steer their own boat

04-27-2019, 03:59 PM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	you should check with your insurance agent.at 21 years old the rate might be costly.

04-27-2019, 04:51 PM	#14
brandonms2ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: California Posts: 40	Yeah insurance is one of my big worries. The negative equity would be covered by my down payment. I could just apply that money to my current loan and have positive equity and then some. Maybe I'm just being young and dumb. I do appreciate all replies. I'm talking with a local dealer about a 2017 ZL1 with 7k miles and CPO. They started at $52,500, then shot the price up the $54k, then dropped down to $51,800 and now its currently listed at $53,829. They do not seem willing to work off their now current ask price.

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