[BanOne]

I would suggest maybe trying and HPDE event or a track night in america. There you can let it loose a bit more than on the open road without the problem of police or possibly endangering bystanders. Maybe it will satisfy some of that as well as teaching you better car control and knowing the limits. If you truly have that much anxiety then maybe it is time to sell.

Thant much oil usage is not normal

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by gankah

Ever heard of maxcare? I had the car transferred from New York to North Carolina through carmax. There are also aftermarket warranties available.

Attached image should shut you up. That vin is a ZL1 vin. Lol.

Yea ok, I’m sold… you’ve been 100% truthful… your (supposed) VIN year doesn’t match the year on your profile. And that’s not scratching any deeper. So, you can take the I’m scared, but never drive, but it’s the most fun car I’ve ever had, that I spun, but what should I do, all after an accident with my other Camaro, but now have extreme oil burning, and am going to get an engine change, with one of the 2 to 3 warrantees, but I can drive my other 2 vehicle and forget about trying to make to believe you’re not being a deceptive / troll.

I’m not responding to any further nonsense from you….

[gankah]

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

Yea ok, I’m sold… you’ve been 100% truthful… your (supposed) VIN year doesn’t match the year on your profile. And that’s not scratching any deeper. So, you can take the I’m scared, but never drive, but it’s the most fun car I’ve ever had, that I spun, but what should I do, all after an accident with my other Camaro, but now have extreme oil burning, and am going to get an engine change, with one of the 2 to 3 warrantees, but I can drive my other 2 vehicle and forget about trying to make to believe you’re not being a deceptive / troll.

I’m not responding to any further nonsense from you….

Dude. I showed you the email I got of buying the car lol. Trying to be nice, but that’s the full email. Go ahead and call carmax ask about the vin I purchased it 10/26/22 dates will line up. Try to be humble but I get having an lt1 at double the age of someone with half the car (not even an ss) I see where the jealousy comes from.

[willzilla]

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...68&postcount=3

VIN looks like a 2020 zl1 automatic.

[willzilla]

Maybe take some defensive and performance driving lessons from some pros to improve overall confidence at various speeds.

[laynlo15]

I don't think your driving skills are developed enough to drive a Zl1. You mentioned accidents, spinning out on gravel, etc. Maybe take a high performance driving class, go to a place where they run autocross and that might help you learn throttle control because as someone else said if you leave the traction control on you should be able to control your Zl1 in almost every situation, not in the rain or on gravel but on dry pavement you shouldn't be scared of the power these cars have stock.

[Silveradoss573]

Originally Posted by gankah

Hey guys, I’ve made a few posts here. The last ones mentioning the accident(s) I had (hitting a deer in my ss, slick tires hitting a gravel patch spinning out in the z.) As happy as I was to get my car back, I didn’t expect I would feel the way I do now.

I really only drive my truck now. Feels more roomy, safer, etc. Barely drive the Z. My car burns an ABSURD amount of oil. (Please don’t say this isn’t normal. Maybe not for all cars, but my local Chevrolet dealership in Charlotte says for how I drive it is normal. Guess they have a bulletin for what is worthy of repair or not. I never drive the car easy.) I’m always thinking I’m hearing things from the engine but it’s just me over thinking. Also, it may be just because I am 19 years old, but every single time I drive the car I am SO tempted to be stupid. The car gets up to speed so fast that it almost feels uncomfortable to drive it at 45 miles an hour with the urge to constantly downshift and hear all the notes and just go. Also, being so young it’s a big financial responsibility and I feel like the smallest imperfections ruin my whole day. What are your guys’ thoughts on this?

Just send it...👍

[vj123]

Originally Posted by gankah

Also, it may be just because I am 19 years old, but every single time I drive the car I am SO tempted to be stupid. The car gets up to speed so fast that it almost feels uncomfortable to drive it at 45 miles an hour with the urge to constantly downshift and hear all the notes and just go. Also, being so young it’s a big financial responsibility and I feel like the smallest imperfections ruin my whole day. What are your guys’ thoughts on this?

Its a lot of power for your age and you should invest some money in track courses offered by several OEMs. It would improve your driving confidence and skills by a large margin.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by vj123

Its a lot of power for your age and you should invest some money in track courses offered by several OEMs. It would improve your driving confidence and skills by a large margin.

Yeah. OP is in the best age to invest in this, as his fine motor skills are still very easy to improve and hone.

[raptor5244]

Originally Posted by gankah

Thank you so much for the response! Would you rather have the ct4-v or the ss? I think the ct4-v sounds more fun…

They are both great, it just depends on what you want out of the car.

The 4BW addresses a lot of the Camaro complaints around visibility, small trunk opening, unusable back seat (although the 4BW rear seats are pretty tight), high belt line, etc. However, while the LF4 twin turbo V6 feels naturally aspirated and pulls very strong, it lacks the wonderful V8 soundtrack. The 4BW also costs quite a bit more than an SS but you get a lot of the newer tech like the new digital gauge layout, magride 4.0 where you can actually feel difference between the modes, front and rear parking sensors, 6 piston Brembos that have brake by wire settings to set the firmness of the brake pedal to your liking. You also pick up the new V-Mode and MyMode drive modes like the new C8 has. It also rides on 18" Michelin PS4S tires, which are great for the street and cost quite a bit less than the 20" versions.

From a driving perspective, it rides on the Alpha 2 chassis and to me it pretty much feels like a more refined Camaro SS with a better driving position and the same Tremec TR6060 gearbox but with the shorter gearing of the SS, which is more fun on the street.

If you want the LT4 in a sports sedan you can buy a 5BW but you are looking at $100k and has the same issue as the ZL1 from a power perspective for street driving.

Watch this segment of the ICONS video where Jason Cammisa discusses this point as he compares the 4BW to the 5BW. The same can be said when comparing the SS/SS 1LE to the ZL1, or C7 Grand Sport to the Z06, etc. I am not dissing on the LT4, it is glorious, just hard to enjoy on the street.

[LT4Greg]

gankah, ease up on the throttle when driving your ZL1 and have respect for the 650 hp. I drive my ZL1 sensibly but hard sometimes as it’s too easy now to get in trouble with the cops especially in city driving. Kick back in the Recaro seat and let other cars go if you are challenged which I think most of us are when driving around in our ZL1s. Use self control and you will be okay. Good luck!

[Kubo]

You sound like you need a sti. Awd and slow enough to not get in trouble on the streets but still a fun car. If you don’t trust what your dealership said about your z burning oil get a second opinion somewhere else

[TheEnthusiast]

So, how did you wind up with a ZL1 at 19 yrs old? Drug dealer? Rich daddy? Inherited Money? Saving up from mowing lawns at age 12? Curious what you do to afford a $70k car at such a young age.

Clearly, you are too young, inexperienced and intimidated by the car. This is a recipe for disaster. Invest in a performance education session or downgrade to something less intimidating.

Your heart might say "I want a v8." But your lack of high hp skill says "I'm better off in a FWD 4banger"

[RobZL1]

Every car I've had since I was 16 was a V8, for what it's worth.

Granted, I started with 225 hp, then 300, then 400, then 580, then 700, then 800, now back to stock 650. I think 650 is a crazy to start with, but honestly, it feels awfully tame to me now.

If you're responsible and have driven your 5.0 successfully, I think it's possible as a 19-yr-old you could handle the Zl1, but you need to (at a minimum) go find a deserted parking lot to learn how to do a burnout, slide the back end of the car, and generally play around to learn what you're doing, and learn how to control the car. Better than that would be a performance driving course, as noted by many here already.

The ZL1 can be as tame as a Camry if you want it to be. It's pretty hard to get it to step out of line with all the nannies on, in my opinion. GM did a great job with traction control and stability control.