Next week big decisions 17 ZL1 or 17 Z06 (1LZ)

N9twingZL1 · 03-31-2017, 06:08 AM

Got tired of waiting for my Hot Ref Zl1 order to be picked up so next week I'm going home and just get one of these two cars either a base Z06 or a HBM ZL1

The ZL1 is pretty close to 70k
The Z06 is around 74K-75k

Please give me your input to make my decision

RedCamaroZL1 · 03-31-2017, 06:59 AM

Depends what you're planning to use the car for. Cruising, DD, car shows? ZL1 for sure. It's cheaper and it comes loaded. I'd rather have that over a base Z06. If you're going for track times, Z06. It's lighter and Corvettes still outhandle Camaro on the track. The decision would be harder if it was 2LZ, but then the price difference would swell.

NB2017ZL1 · 03-31-2017, 07:26 AM

Zl1 HANDS DOWN!!

Biscuit.fr · 03-31-2017, 07:35 AM

4 seats vs front camera

Bosse'sBoss · 03-31-2017, 07:52 AM

For the design, less weight plus fastest lap, the Z06. For the full package, better chasis and that will put the power better to the ground, nothing like the newest design '17 ZL1 for sure, just see the last ZL1 video from MT

*mlee* · 03-31-2017, 07:59 AM

We have a Red Hot Z on the lot here. It has a sunroof though

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-31-2017, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N9twingZL1

Got tired of waiting for my Hot Ref Zl1 order to be picked up so next week I'm going home and just get one of these two cars either a base Z06 or a HBM ZL1

The ZL1 is pretty close to 70k
The Z06 is around 74K-75k

Please give me your input to make my decision

How important are creature comforts? Interior appointments?

LiqTenExp · 03-31-2017, 08:34 AM

I was in the same boat and opted for the ZL1. Mine is a nice weather daily driver and I enjoy all the options/features the ZL1 comes with stock vs getting a higher optioned/priced Z06. Plus I couldn't fit a helmet on in the Z06 (too tall). The ride quality and flexability of the ZL1 just out weighed the minor track performance levels the Z06 offered.

Inspector 17 · 03-31-2017, 09:16 AM

My buddy got the Z06 and I got the ZL1. For me, I couldn't justify the price difference. He tracks his a lot and the handling difference in the two was more important for him. I'm more recreational. I like the ZL1 as an all around car. I can cruise the highway, through town, take it to the track or whatever and it seems at home everywhere. At the end of the day you're going to have a great car so it's a win win. Good luck.

Raven87 · 03-31-2017, 09:56 AM

Given you are asking this on the ZL1 forum I'm sure a lot of replies may be justifiably biased.

Both are incredible cars and it just boils down to what works best for YOU. I do not see how you could go wrong with either one.

unavailablezl1 · 03-31-2017, 10:40 AM

The current 2017 ZL1 is the most powerful of all Camaros to date. To me, that is a little more special and the resale could be better, who knows. But the Z06 is not as unique and has been around awhile. They have all of the cooling problems worked out with the 650hp ZL1. I would have to go with the ZL1, but that is coming from a ZL1 owner of only 2 weeks.

KaBoom1701 · 03-31-2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedCamaroZL1

Depends what you're planning to use the car for. Cruising, DD, car shows? ZL1 for sure. It's cheaper and it comes loaded. I'd rather have that over a base Z06. If you're going for track times, Z06. It's lighter and Corvettes still outhandle Camaro on the track. The decision would be harder if it was 2LZ, but then the price difference would swell.

Spot on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuit.fr

4 seats vs front camera

Your joking right.....there is no usable back seat in the current 6th Gen.

The new ZL1 has superior cooling than the current Z06. But I imagine the new ZR1 will correct that...but at a much higher price.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-31-2017, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Your joking right.....there is no usable back seat in the current 6th Gen.

It's more useable than the Corvette's

.....Believe it or not, I've fit back there. It's not at all comfortable...But in a pinch, it can still be used as a backseat, vs not an option in the Stingray.

DenverTaco07 · 03-31-2017, 12:06 PM

Reviews of the Z06 are ..."ehh..." due to the inability to put the power down without crapping your pants.

The ZL1 on the other hand...puts it down like butter on hot toast.

ZL1 > Z06 IMO

If you want a vette over a camaro, then go Grand Sport

03-31-2017, 06:08 AM	#1
N9twingZL1 Drives: 2011 Gray Camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 5	Next week big decisions 17 ZL1 or 17 Z06 (1LZ) Got tired of waiting for my Hot Ref Zl1 order to be picked up so next week I'm going home and just get one of these two cars either a base Z06 or a HBM ZL1 The ZL1 is pretty close to 70k The Z06 is around 74K-75k Please give me your input to make my decision

03-31-2017, 06:59 AM	#2
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	Depends what you're planning to use the car for. Cruising, DD, car shows? ZL1 for sure. It's cheaper and it comes loaded. I'd rather have that over a base Z06. If you're going for track times, Z06. It's lighter and Corvettes still outhandle Camaro on the track. The decision would be harder if it was 2LZ, but then the price difference would swell. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

03-31-2017, 07:26 AM	#3
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	Zl1 HANDS DOWN!! __________________ 2017 ZL1

03-31-2017, 07:52 AM	#5
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,533	For the design, less weight plus fastest lap, the Z06. For the full package, better chasis and that will put the power better to the ground, nothing like the newest design '17 ZL1 for sure, just see the last ZL1 video from MT __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

03-31-2017, 07:59 AM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,982 View My Garage	We have a Red Hot Z on the lot here. It has a sunroof though __________________

03-31-2017, 07:35 AM	#4
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	4 seats vs front camera

03-31-2017, 08:34 AM	#8
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 926	I was in the same boat and opted for the ZL1. Mine is a nice weather daily driver and I enjoy all the options/features the ZL1 comes with stock vs getting a higher optioned/priced Z06. Plus I couldn't fit a helmet on in the Z06 (too tall). The ride quality and flexability of the ZL1 just out weighed the minor track performance levels the Z06 offered. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

03-31-2017, 09:16 AM	#9
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	My buddy got the Z06 and I got the ZL1. For me, I couldn't justify the price difference. He tracks his a lot and the handling difference in the two was more important for him. I'm more recreational. I like the ZL1 as an all around car. I can cruise the highway, through town, take it to the track or whatever and it seems at home everywhere. At the end of the day you're going to have a great car so it's a win win. Good luck.

03-31-2017, 09:56 AM	#10
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Given you are asking this on the ZL1 forum I'm sure a lot of replies may be justifiably biased. Both are incredible cars and it just boils down to what works best for YOU. I do not see how you could go wrong with either one. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

03-31-2017, 10:40 AM	#11
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	The current 2017 ZL1 is the most powerful of all Camaros to date. To me, that is a little more special and the resale could be better, who knows. But the Z06 is not as unique and has been around awhile. They have all of the cooling problems worked out with the 650hp ZL1. I would have to go with the ZL1, but that is coming from a ZL1 owner of only 2 weeks. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

03-31-2017, 12:06 PM	#14
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Reviews of the Z06 are ..."ehh..." due to the inability to put the power down without crapping your pants. The ZL1 on the other hand...puts it down like butter on hot toast. ZL1 > Z06 IMO If you want a vette over a camaro, then go Grand Sport __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

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