2016 Camaro 2ss or 2013 ZL1

12Camaro12 · 01-06-2016, 01:28 PM

I'm debating which one I should get.

AbsolutHank · 01-06-2016, 01:32 PM

Are you gonna mod it? If so, get the ZL1. Stock for stock I'd probably get a 2016 SS.

For the money you are gonna spend on CAI, headers etc for the 2016, you can do a cheaper RotoFab, pulley and injectors and be at ~675hp on the ZL1. Plus a more stout driveline, axles, fuel system, stronger engine, NPP, MRC, unique body etc

01pewterz28 · 01-06-2016, 01:36 PM

The ZL1 is one sweet machine and you can get one for around $40k new but I would have to pass and pick up a 2016 SS IMHO it's just offers so much more that we did not get with the 5th Gen cars.

KaBoom1701 · 01-06-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

Are you gonna mod it? If so, get the ZL1. Stock for stock I'd probably get a 2016 SS.

For the money you are gonna spend on CAI, headers etc for the 2016, you can do a cheaper RotoFab, pulley and injectors and be at ~675hp on the ZL1. Plus a more stout driveline, axles, fuel system, stronger engine, NPP, MRC, unique body etc

I think this answer is spot on !

Toxicgoober · 01-06-2016, 06:09 PM

I thought about it too. There's one near me for $68k, but it's been there for about 2-3 years. The rep told me they'll probably drop the price nearly in half soon just to get rid of it. Having considered that I'd still go 6th gen. The chassis and interior is just SO much nicer. I don't need 600+ hp more than I need the better handling and creature comforts. This will definitely be a daily driver after all.

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ChefBorOzzy · 01-06-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxicgoober

I thought about it too. There's one near me for $68k, but it's been there for about 2-3 years. The rep told me they'll probably drop the price nearly in half soon just to get rid of it. Having considered that I'd still go 6th gen. The chassis and interior is just SO much nicer. I don't need 600+ hp more than I need the better handling and creature comforts. This will definitely be a daily driver after all.

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68k for a ZL1? Are you sure?

Edit.. I guess it could be a convertible. Persons at this dealership don't sound too smart though..

pyroguy · 01-06-2016, 06:48 PM

It really depends on which generation you like better. If you like the 5th gen better get the ZL1. If you want the latest, greatest thing get a 6th gen. Think about what you will be happier with in 5 years. If you are still going to like having the last generation of Camaro vs the likely current generation in 5 years go 5th gen.

Me, I'd go with the ZL1. There's enough that I love about the 5th gen that I'm not going to get rid of mine any time soon. If I do anything I'd buy a 6th gen in addition to the 5th, but that's only if the wife would let me. I think I need a bigger garage first!

Fraxum · 01-06-2016, 07:08 PM

There are very few ZL1s around. Very, very few new ones and only a few used.

And no ZL1 has sold for half price so far. LOL. Unless it was bought as an insurance total loss. ZL1s will hold thier vaue better than a new SS. But the CA6 SS is a great car.

You can't go wrong with either. The ZL1 is more muscle and bad a**, the new SS is more of a sophisticted sports car. Or so the magazines say.

Toxicgoober · 01-06-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

68k for a ZL1? Are you sure?

Edit.. I guess it could be a convertible. Persons at this dealership don't sound too smart though..

It's is in fact a conv. Looked like NPP out back. Needs new tires though. I think they've been having some fun with it.

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Factorypilot · 01-06-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxicgoober

Having considered that I'd still go 6th gen. The chassis and interior is just SO much nicer. I don't need 600+ hp more than I need the better handling and creature comforts. This will definitely be a daily driver after all.

THIS.

I couldn't get past the *bleh* factor of the gen 5 interior vs. gen 6 AND I really didn't find a significant amount of difference between the power delivery of the ZL1 vs. the Gen 6 SS - at least not enough to make me re-think my decision on a 2SS.

Cheers.

Cautionary tale · 01-07-2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Toxicgoober

I thought about it too. There's one near me for $68k, but it's been there for about 2-3 years. The rep told me they'll probably drop the price nearly in half soon just to get rid of it. Having considered that I'd still go 6th gen. The chassis and interior is just SO much nicer. I don't need 600+ hp more than I need the better handling and creature comforts. This will definitely be a daily driver after all.

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like 2 weeks ago when I was browsing I saw a 2013 black automatic convertibe with 1800 miles at 42,900

Toxicgoober · 01-07-2016, 07:09 AM

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like 2 weeks ago when I was browsing I saw a 2013 black automatic convertibe with 1800 miles at 42,900

That's not bad at all. Buddy of mine recently bought a C7 Z51 for about $54k with 3800 mi on it. There are some good deals out there right now. I'm probably going to wait until about August to make the purchase, baring some great deal or making more money than I estimated. Definitely going to keep an open mind on deals.

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Cautionary tale · 01-07-2016, 08:10 AM

Well that zl1 appears to be gone,lol... no suprise.... it was at a dealer specializing in rolls Royse and bentley, when I called 3 mnths ago bout it, guy traded it in for new caddy cts-v

Curr · 01-07-2016, 08:17 AM

Get the '16 SS. The interior alone of the Gen5 was so poor. Not a place I'd want to be spending much time.

01-06-2016, 01:28 PM	#1
12Camaro12 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 60 View My Garage	2016 Camaro 2ss or 2013 ZL1 I'm debating which one I should get.

01-06-2016, 01:32 PM	#2
AbsolutHank Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 874	Are you gonna mod it? If so, get the ZL1. Stock for stock I'd probably get a 2016 SS. For the money you are gonna spend on CAI, headers etc for the 2016, you can do a cheaper RotoFab, pulley and injectors and be at ~675hp on the ZL1. Plus a more stout driveline, axles, fuel system, stronger engine, NPP, MRC, unique body etc __________________ 2013 Dodge Viper #44/150 Launch Edition IG:@absoluthank *20/21 BC Forged Wheels : BC Coilovers: TA Aero*

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01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	The ZL1 is one sweet machine and you can get one for around $40k new but I would have to pass and pick up a 2016 SS IMHO it's just offers so much more that we did not get with the 5th Gen cars. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

01-06-2016, 06:48 PM	#7
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,913 View My Garage	It really depends on which generation you like better. If you like the 5th gen better get the ZL1. If you want the latest, greatest thing get a 6th gen. Think about what you will be happier with in 5 years. If you are still going to like having the last generation of Camaro vs the likely current generation in 5 years go 5th gen. Me, I'd go with the ZL1. There's enough that I love about the 5th gen that I'm not going to get rid of mine any time soon. If I do anything I'd buy a 6th gen in addition to the 5th, but that's only if the wife would let me. I think I need a bigger garage first! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-06-2016, 07:08 PM	#8
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	There are very few ZL1s around. Very, very few new ones and only a few used. And no ZL1 has sold for half price so far. LOL. Unless it was bought as an insurance total loss. ZL1s will hold thier vaue better than a new SS. But the CA6 SS is a great car. You can't go wrong with either. The ZL1 is more muscle and bad a, the new SS is more of a sophisticted sports car. Or so the magazines say. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness"** My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

01-06-2016, 06:09 PM	#5
Toxicgoober Drives: 2014 Maxima Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Louisiana Posts: 280	I thought about it too. There's one near me for $68k, but it's been there for about 2-3 years. The rep told me they'll probably drop the price nearly in half soon just to get rid of it. Having considered that I'd still go 6th gen. The chassis and interior is just SO much nicer. I don't need 600+ hp more than I need the better handling and creature comforts. This will definitely be a daily driver after all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-07-2016, 08:10 AM	#13
Cautionary tale Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss summit white Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rockford illinois Posts: 272	Hey Well that zl1 appears to be gone,lol... no suprise.... it was at a dealer specializing in rolls Royse and bentley, when I called 3 mnths ago bout it, guy traded it in for new caddy cts-v

01-07-2016, 08:17 AM	#14
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,240	Get the '16 SS. The interior alone of the Gen5 was so poor. Not a place I'd want to be spending much time. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

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