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Originally Posted by ckt227
I know this a Camaro forum but if I asked on the Corvette forum I would be burned at the stake. And I already know what there answers/replies would be.
Long story short Retired a few years ago. Had a 2016 C7 Z51 and traded for a 2018 ZL1. Fast forward, C8 about to come out and my preferred dealer had 30+ C7''s. Got a hell of a deal on a new 2019 C7 Grand Sport, below Employee Pricing and could use GM Mastercard points and traded the ZL1.
In February we ordered a 2021 Camaro 2SS 1LE. Well, we all know how that worked out. Still not here as of today. Tired of using my C7 as a DD. So I got a Silverado in late May. Was at my dealer last week and a new gray Tahoe RST was being unloaded. Looked really sharp. Told my wife about it. We both went up there the same day and before we got out of the car she said I want the Tahoe. Talked to the manager about that instead of the Camaro, he said no biggie, I can sell the ordered Camaro in a second. It is "In Transit" and he said he was getting 3 to 4 calls a day about it.
So my stupid question/dilemma is my C7 will be out of warranty next year. If given the opportunity would you rather have a C7 or new 2022 ZL1? Now I get I have had both. I love my C7 but I also loved my ZL1. I really miss the supercharger sound. Right now I can sell/trade the C7 for a little more than I paid. I can't get a C8 for at least 18-24 months (I will not pay the BS $20-$30K mark-up), but I do not want to wait another 8-9 months for a ordered Camaro again. The 2SS 1LE was going to be my wife's car so if I got a Camaro for me it would be a ZL1 again. UGH, on the fence, just looking for opinions, advice, help and some smart ass comments. Thanks in advance.
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Congratulations on the Tahoe RST, that is a really sweet ride.
First off, I'd rank the GM cars in the following order:
C7 ZR1, C8 Stingray, C7 Z06, ZL1, C7 GS, SS 1LE.
Not particularly in performance, just my opinion. In your situation, I'd place an order for a C8 and enjoy the C7 GS + Tahoe until it comes in. You give up some things going from the C7 GS to the ZL1 and vice versa. The ZL1 does some things better than the C7 GS. However, they probably both accomplish the same thing for you. Financially, it makes sense to liquidate the C7 GS now and sit tight until your new car(s) come in.
Your order times are a little bit generous. I haven't had anyone wait 9 months for a Camaro or 18-24 months for a C8. Certainly possible depending on allocations and factory shutdowns though. Don't be afraid to reach out to dealers outside your area.