Gen 5 ZL1 or new Gen 6 SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Kgarner1624 · 09-15-2015, 07:56 PM

If you compare the numbers, the new gen 6 Camaro ss seems to not be far off of the current zl1.
0-60 for the zl1 is 3.8 or 3.9 but 4 flat for the new SS
1/4 mile time for the zl1 is around 12 flat but I've seen faster and slower.
The new ss is supposed to do it in around 12.3 which Im sure they're will be members that can beat that when people start picking them up.

So my question is, which would you rather buy for low to mid $40k range. A used gen 5 zl1 or a brand new gen 6 camaro SS?

Edit: To most people the zl1 looks just like the all the other 5 gens, which there are way too much of. So I feel like the new 6th gen will catch the attention of people just like the camaro did in 2010 when they came out.

dantemcc · 09-15-2015, 07:57 PM

ZL1, 6th gen are ugly

Homeless Man · 09-15-2015, 07:58 PM

Brand new Gen 6 FTW

Kgarner1624 · 09-15-2015, 08:00 PM

I just feel like there are way too many 5th gens on the road now a days for them to be real attention getters... But just my opinion.

dantemcc · 09-15-2015, 08:05 PM

They turn my head every time i see one. The 6th gen will be just like the 5th gen when it came out. A show stopper, but I doubt it'll last as long as the 5th gens did. IMO

Kgarner1624 · 09-15-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dantemcc

They turn my head every time i see one. The 6th gen will be just like the 5th gen when it came out. A show stopper, but I doubt it'll last as long as the 5th gens did. IMO

I agree.
5th gen looks better. That's why I want to pay mine off in the next year and either get a zl1 or gen 6 SS. Just can't decide.

Rockhead · 09-15-2015, 08:09 PM

6th, .2 0-60 less for a N.A. if I didn't already have a 5th gen.

MrChrisLS3 · 09-15-2015, 08:09 PM

Based soley upon the rave reviews of the driving characteristics of the ATS, I would lean towards the 6th Gen. While the LSA engine provides more power, perhaps the 6th gen will be an overall better performer. With the fairly substantial weight reduction, I'd bet it would be suprisingly competitive with the ZL1, even in a straight line. But we don't really know yet.

Apex Motorsports · 09-15-2015, 08:21 PM

After having seen the 6th Gen in person that choice is easy. It is a huge improvement over the 5th Gen in every department.

Jackass · 09-15-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgarner1624

I just feel like there are way too many 5th gens on the road now a days for them to be real attention getters... But just my opinion.

Well , then that's your answer , if that's what you are looking for
But just let me say this , at some point there will be way too may G6 , and then G7 , got the picture ?

Kgarner1624 · 09-15-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackass

Well , then that's your answer , if that's what you are looking for
But just let me say this , at some point there will be way too may G6 , and then G7 , got the picture ?

I've thought about that too lol

Jackass · 09-15-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

After having seen the 6th Gen in person that choice is easy. It is a huge improvement over the 5th Gen in every department.

I have to agre on that one , specially the 26 different colors LEDs on the interior

joeybsyc · 09-15-2015, 09:08 PM

Used, outdated Camaro or brand new 6th gen? Like that's even a question.

Homeless Man · 09-15-2015, 09:15 PM

I'd rather have a brand new GTR than two 6 Gens

09-15-2015, 07:56 PM	#1
Kgarner1624 Drives: 13' BRM ZL1 A6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Abilene, Tx Posts: 231	Gen 5 ZL1 or new Gen 6 SS? If you compare the numbers, the new gen 6 Camaro ss seems to not be far off of the current zl1. 0-60 for the zl1 is 3.8 or 3.9 but 4 flat for the new SS 1/4 mile time for the zl1 is around 12 flat but I've seen faster and slower. The new ss is supposed to do it in around 12.3 which Im sure they're will be members that can beat that when people start picking them up. So my question is, which would you rather buy for low to mid $40k range. A used gen 5 zl1 or a brand new gen 6 camaro SS? Edit: To most people the zl1 looks just like the all the other 5 gens, which there are way too much of. So I feel like the new 6th gen will catch the attention of people just like the camaro did in 2010 when they came out.

09-15-2015, 07:58 PM	#3
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Brand new Gen 6 FTW __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

09-15-2015, 08:09 PM	#7
Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	6th, .2 0-60 less for a N.A. if I didn't already have a 5th gen. __________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

09-15-2015, 09:08 PM	#13
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Used, outdated Camaro or brand new 6th gen? Like that's even a question. __________________

09-15-2015, 09:15 PM	#14
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I'd rather have a brand new GTR than two 6 Gens __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

09-15-2015, 07:57 PM	#2
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	ZL1, 6th gen are ugly

09-15-2015, 08:00 PM	#4
Kgarner1624 Drives: 13' BRM ZL1 A6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Abilene, Tx Posts: 231	I just feel like there are way too many 5th gens on the road now a days for them to be real attention getters... But just my opinion.

09-15-2015, 08:05 PM	#5
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	They turn my head every time i see one. The 6th gen will be just like the 5th gen when it came out. A show stopper, but I doubt it'll last as long as the 5th gens did. IMO

09-15-2015, 08:09 PM	#8
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Based soley upon the rave reviews of the driving characteristics of the ATS, I would lean towards the 6th Gen. While the LSA engine provides more power, perhaps the 6th gen will be an overall better performer. With the fairly substantial weight reduction, I'd bet it would be suprisingly competitive with the ZL1, even in a straight line. But we don't really know yet.

09-15-2015, 08:21 PM	#9
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	After having seen the 6th Gen in person that choice is easy. It is a huge improvement over the 5th Gen in every department.