[baron95]

Originally Posted by Fraxum

The difference is next year the $41K 5th gen ZL1 will be worth $39K. Next year the CA6 $45K 1LE will be worth less than $35K.

Except that 2018 1SS 1LEs can be had easily in the $38K-$40K from a whole bunch of high volume dealers.

So it is really what the 2018 SS1LE that you get for ˜$39K will be worth in 3 years, vs what an 8-year old ZL1 that you bought for $41K with a ton of miles will be worth in 3 years.

And how much will all the out of warranty repairs on that ZL1 cost over 3 years?

It's the OPs money - he should buy what he feels is better.

But I have yet to see a performance car, new or used, that is a better value than the 2018 SS1LE with currently available discounts from dealers.

Zero miles, warranty, full leather/alcantara interior, Recaros, 6/4-pot Brembos, Mag Ride, 455HP/TQ, 285s/305s great tires, incredible handling for $40K?

vs

A 5 year-old, 400lbs heavier, out of warranty ZL1 for $41K?

Does not compute.

[enzia35]

I wouldn't even look at 5th gens now.

[Zackbo]

Originally Posted by baron95

Except that 2018 1SS 1LEs can be had easily in the $38K-$40K from a whole bunch of high volume dealers.

So it is really what the 2018 SS1LE that you get for ˜$39K will be worth in 3 years, vs what an 8-year old ZL1 that you bought for $41K with a ton of miles will be worth in 3 years.

And how much will all the out of warranty repairs on that ZL1 cost over 3 years?

It's the OPs money - he should buy what he feels is better.

But I have yet to see a performance car, new or used, that is a better value than the 2018 SS1LE with currently available discounts from dealers.

Zero miles, warranty, full leather/alcantara interior, Recaros, 6/4-pot Brembos, Mag Ride, 455HP/TQ, 285s/305s great tires, incredible handling for $40K?

vs

A 5 year-old, 400lbs heavier, out of warranty ZL1 for $41K?

Does not compute.

If I could find a 2018 1SS 1LE close by for $40k it would already be in my garage. The best I've found is $45k OTD, and that's driving 3 hours. Think I just missed out on some factory incentives. Hope some new ones kick in soon.

[SecondZ28]

Originally Posted by baron95

Except that 2018 1SS 1LEs can be had easily in the $38K-$40K from a whole bunch of high volume dealers.

So it is really what the 2018 SS1LE that you get for ˜$39K will be worth in 3 years, vs what an 8-year old ZL1 that you bought for $41K with a ton of miles will be worth in 3 years.

And how much will all the out of warranty repairs on that ZL1 cost over 3 years?

It's the OPs money - he should buy what he feels is better.

But I have yet to see a performance car, new or used, that is a better value than the 2018 SS1LE with currently available discounts from dealers.

Zero miles, warranty, full leather/alcantara interior, Recaros, 6/4-pot Brembos, Mag Ride, 455HP/TQ, 285s/305s great tires, incredible handling for $40K?

vs

A 5 year-old, 400lbs heavier, out of warranty ZL1 for $41K?

Does not compute.

Except a low mile (10k>) Gen 5 ZL1 can easily be had for around $35k. Which is hands down a better value, factoring in depreciation makes its case even more appealing. As used values for 08+ CTS-V2’s are still hovering in the $30k range, means that the 5 year old ZL1 is likely near bottom of its curve for now to hold value. LSA>LT1

Where as you going to loose $10k+ pretty fast on an ‘18. So it the ‘18 worth an extra $15k+ to get a slightly slower car with less power potential just to have a warranty? Considering the ZL1 drivetrain is largely “bulletproof”, I could easily cover repairs (& upgrades) for significantly less than $15k your throwing out the window.

Doesn’t make sense to me.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by SecondZ28

So it the ‘18 worth an extra $15k+ to get a slightly slower car with less power potential just to have a warranty?

Doesn’t make sense to me.

What if having the biggest power isn't your priority?


Norm

[SecondZ28]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

What if having the biggest power isn't your priority?


Norm

Then there’s no need to tap the potential and leave it at 580

[fedupdave42169]

I have a 2ss Camaro convertible but I would take a vette over it everyday of the week. I love my Camaro but vette is my dream car.

[SnakeEyeSS]

I don't know if I would call a car/drivetrain that has only been around 6 years "bulletproof". Granted GM pushrod V8s generally are, I hardly ever saw a ZL1 for sale with over 20-30k miles when I was looking. There are a lot of cars that have deal breaking issues arrive after a few more years and miles. Most 2000 era BMW M cars and V8s come to mind, they are very affordable right now, generally reliable if maintained, but if they haven't had a VANOS rebuild or timing chain replacement, or a few other things, it might not be on the road very long before it needs some work. I'm not saying a ZL1 won't be reliable, I'm saying not enough of them have been driven enough to know for sure yet.

[SecondZ28]

Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

I don't know if I would call a car/drivetrain that has only been around 6 years "bulletproof".

Drivetrain has been out about 10 years now. (CTS-V)

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by SecondZ28

Then there’s no need to tap the potential and leave it at 580

Even 580 vs the 1LE's 455 might not carry "priority status".


Norm

[SnakeEyeSS]

Ooh yeah, forgot about the V getting it that early

[Zackbo]

Thanks for all the help and advice, guys.

Ended up buying a C7 yesterday. 2016 Shark Gray Metallic Z51 3LT, 2k miles. I keep walking back and forth to the garage just to stare at it. On cloud 9 right now. Will post pics as soon as I come down a little....

[enzia35]

Heck yeah man, great choice!

[SecondZ28]

Originally Posted by Zackbo

Thanks for all the help and advice, guys.

Ended up buying a C7 yesterday. 2016 Shark Gray Metallic Z51 3LT, 2k miles. I keep walking back and forth to the garage just to stare at it. On cloud 9 right now. Will post pics as soon as I come down a little....

Sharp color, congrats!