Trade In

topfinadv · 06-26-2018, 07:37 PM

So a Chevy dealer is offering me a carbon 65 coupe at almost 17% off and offering me 59 for my ZL1 Hyper Blue convertible with 2300 miles on it. Sticker on the car was 71500. Plus I spelled the front end for an additional $3500. Any thoughts whether this is a good deal. Thanks

modru2004 · 06-26-2018, 07:51 PM

carbon 65 is an appearance package. the vette trim would be the most important part. anything short of a z06 would be a downgrade IMO. performance wise i don't think your going to do any better for an all rounder for your money than the zl1.

BlaqWhole · 06-26-2018, 08:13 PM

I mean, is it a C65 GS 3LT or a C65 Z06 3LZ? That's kinda important to know. Hard pass on the GS. I would take a standard 2LZ or 3LZ Z06 over a ZL1. I'm not sure if I'd pay anything extra for the C65 stuff. It just doesn't appeal to me at all. At 17% off tho I think I'd at least consider it. But that also depends on what it actually comes out to. Which...I gotta say for someone asking advice you sure left out a lot of critical details. Not being a jerk but come on. Anyway. No for a GS. Yes for a Z06. The price they're offering for your trade in is on the high side of what I've seen them offer.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 06-26-2018, 08:54 PM

The Carbon 65 Package is absolutely awesome in my opinion. So much carbon and none of it is tacky, it's very exotic looking. I also love the Ceramic Matrix Gray. I would remove the decals though.

I would ABSOLUTELY do it if it was a Z06. No for a GS or Stingray though. The GS is a helluva car, no questions asked it's really good on a track and it's a Vette so it's lighter, nimbler and looks a little more exotic/expensive than the Camaro. The Z06 is a nasty fast car, it absolutely rips with just an intake and X pipe. And it handles like the GS so it's the best of both IMO.

59,000 isn't bad for a trade in actually. I'm surprised they'd offer that much considering you can get a lower specced one brand new for low 60s even high 50s (Or so claimed). Their asking price is likely going to be 62-63k.

All in all, if you want a Vette and it's a Z06 then go for it. The GS is kind of a 1:1 trade, not really an advantage except it being a Vette if you value that more than a Camaro.

Dethsupp0rt · 06-26-2018, 09:50 PM

That's a great trade-in value. I'd be lucky to get 52K on my 69K MSRP car with 6K miles.

Is this the Z06 @ Quality? I'd have a hard time spending 98K or whatever on a Z06 . . . regardless of it being a C65/3LZ. A "regular" one can be had in the 80s, so it depends on whether you really want to spend another $15K on a C65 one.

If so, go for it.

FASTNUF · 06-27-2018, 01:49 AM

The higher trade-in could be due to the fact that it's a convertible which costs more initially VS a coupe... Also doesn't state if its an A10, but my convertible stickered at $72,625 (just over $1k more) with A10 and other options. I have just over 2600 miles and I was offered $60k toward trade in last week on a new 2017 3LZ Z06 coupe that the dealer wanted to move. Because it has been sitting on the showroom floor for so long, they were willing to sell that one to me for $79,800. MSRP on the Z06 was just over $100k, so about 20% discount. The car only has 5 miles on it, been indoors the whole time. Tempting, but my wife is very tired of me buying & trading every year, so she said no regardless of how good the deal is...man, may be time for a new wife & new car, lol!

BlaqWhole · 06-27-2018, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FASTNUF

The higher trade-in could be due to the fact that it's a convertible which costs more initially VS a coupe... Also doesn't state if its an A10, but my convertible stickered at $72,625 (just over $1k more) with A10 and other options. I have just over 2600 miles and I was offered $60k toward trade in last week on a new 2017 3LZ Z06 coupe that the dealer wanted to move. Because it has been sitting on the showroom floor for so long, they were willing to sell that one to me for $79,800. MSRP on the Z06 was just over $100k, so about 20% discount. The car only has 5 miles on it, been indoors the whole time. Tempting, but my wife is very tired of me buying & trading every year, so she said no regardless of how good the deal is...man, may be time for a new wife & new car, lol!

Similar situation out here. There was a 17 Z06 that sat at the dealership where I bought my ZL1 from. It sat there for months and months. They dropped the price to $79K. I wanted to sign on it but I was too upside down. I would have taken an $8K-$10K hit at least. So I had to pass it up. A Z06 3LZ at $80K is a hell of a deal.

topfinadv · 06-27-2018, 06:02 AM

Sorry guys, it is a Grand Sport Carbon not a Z06 carbon. Also it has been sitting on the dealers floor roughly a year already. Doesn't seem that the Carbon package whether Z06 or GS has really been moving. My ZL1 is a 6 speed not the A10.

unavailablezl1 · 06-27-2018, 07:21 AM

The CF package does not make it go faster. It matters not unless money spent to make it faster.

DangerZL1 · 06-27-2018, 09:09 AM

You've already taken a bath on depreciation. If I was in your situation, I'd enjoy your car and wait for the C8.

sengli · 06-27-2018, 11:26 AM

I know the deals are out there on the C7's. There is like 150 day supply sitting out there on the lots. Seems like the trade value is good though on your deal.

BlaqWhole · 06-27-2018, 11:52 AM

The Grand Sport is not worth it. I know some who turned down a GS for a ZL1. So I would not go the opposite direction if I were you. And that CF Z06 looks nice. But end of the day it'll probably just go for what a standard 3LZ Z06 goes for on the (future possible) resale/trade-in side of things. But I wouldn't bash you for getting that Z06. Definite no on the GS tho.

URBAN LEGEND · 06-27-2018, 12:36 PM

Keep your car. Your car is faster. Once you get smoked in the GS you’ll wonder why did I do this deal. Get faster machinery not slower.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 06-27-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Keep your car. Your car is faster. Once you get smoked in the GS you’ll wonder why did I do this deal. Get faster machinery not slower.

Only place a GS is getting "smoked" is on the highway/drag strip. They're just as fast if not faster in the turns.

The ZL1 with a Supercharged + Forged engine is a much better modder car. If you wanted more than 750 RWHP in a GS you'd be looking at pistons/rods/crank whereas the LT4 can handle 1000-1100 HP without breaking too big of a sweat. If you're going for an all in build, then the Vette takes the lead anyway. The lighter weight advantage does make a noticeable difference when you really get cooking.

06-26-2018, 07:37 PM	#1
topfinadv Drives: Shelby GT350 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17	Trade In So a Chevy dealer is offering me a carbon 65 coupe at almost 17% off and offering me 59 for my ZL1 Hyper Blue convertible with 2300 miles on it. Sticker on the car was 71500. Plus I spelled the front end for an additional $3500. Any thoughts whether this is a good deal. Thanks

06-27-2018, 07:21 AM	#9
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	The CF package does not make it go faster. It matters not unless money spent to make it faster. __________________ 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

06-27-2018, 11:26 AM	#11
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	I know the deals are out there on the C7's. There is like 150 day supply sitting out there on the lots. Seems like the trade value is good though on your deal. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

06-27-2018, 12:36 PM	#13
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Keep your car. Your car is faster. Once you get smoked in the GS you’ll wonder why did I do this deal. Get faster machinery not slower. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

06-26-2018, 07:51 PM	#2
modru2004 Drives: 2018 2ss Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 83	carbon 65 is an appearance package. the vette trim would be the most important part. anything short of a z06 would be a downgrade IMO. performance wise i don't think your going to do any better for an all rounder for your money than the zl1.

06-26-2018, 08:13 PM	#3
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	I mean, is it a C65 GS 3LT or a C65 Z06 3LZ? That's kinda important to know. Hard pass on the GS. I would take a standard 2LZ or 3LZ Z06 over a ZL1. I'm not sure if I'd pay anything extra for the C65 stuff. It just doesn't appeal to me at all. At 17% off tho I think I'd at least consider it. But that also depends on what it actually comes out to. Which...I gotta say for someone asking advice you sure left out a lot of critical details. Not being a jerk but come on. Anyway. No for a GS. Yes for a Z06. The price they're offering for your trade in is on the high side of what I've seen them offer.

06-26-2018, 08:54 PM	#4
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	The Carbon 65 Package is absolutely awesome in my opinion. So much carbon and none of it is tacky, it's very exotic looking. I also love the Ceramic Matrix Gray. I would remove the decals though. I would ABSOLUTELY do it if it was a Z06. No for a GS or Stingray though. The GS is a helluva car, no questions asked it's really good on a track and it's a Vette so it's lighter, nimbler and looks a little more exotic/expensive than the Camaro. The Z06 is a nasty fast car, it absolutely rips with just an intake and X pipe. And it handles like the GS so it's the best of both IMO. 59,000 isn't bad for a trade in actually. I'm surprised they'd offer that much considering you can get a lower specced one brand new for low 60s even high 50s (Or so claimed). Their asking price is likely going to be 62-63k. All in all, if you want a Vette and it's a Z06 then go for it. The GS is kind of a 1:1 trade, not really an advantage except it being a Vette if you value that more than a Camaro.

06-26-2018, 09:50 PM	#5
Dethsupp0rt Drives: None Join Date: May 2017 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 462	That's a great trade-in value. I'd be lucky to get 52K on my 69K MSRP car with 6K miles. Is this the Z06 @ Quality? I'd have a hard time spending 98K or whatever on a Z06 . . . regardless of it being a C65/3LZ. A "regular" one can be had in the 80s, so it depends on whether you really want to spend another $15K on a C65 one. If so, go for it.

06-27-2018, 01:49 AM	#6
FASTNUF Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 White Vert Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 151	The higher trade-in could be due to the fact that it's a convertible which costs more initially VS a coupe... Also doesn't state if its an A10, but my convertible stickered at $72,625 (just over $1k more) with A10 and other options. I have just over 2600 miles and I was offered $60k toward trade in last week on a new 2017 3LZ Z06 coupe that the dealer wanted to move. Because it has been sitting on the showroom floor for so long, they were willing to sell that one to me for $79,800. MSRP on the Z06 was just over $100k, so about 20% discount. The car only has 5 miles on it, been indoors the whole time. Tempting, but my wife is very tired of me buying & trading every year, so she said no regardless of how good the deal is...man, may be time for a new wife & new car, lol!

06-27-2018, 06:02 AM	#8
topfinadv Drives: Shelby GT350 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17	Sorry guys, it is a Grand Sport Carbon not a Z06 carbon. Also it has been sitting on the dealers floor roughly a year already. Doesn't seem that the Carbon package whether Z06 or GS has really been moving. My ZL1 is a 6 speed not the A10.

06-27-2018, 09:09 AM	#10
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	You've already taken a bath on depreciation. If I was in your situation, I'd enjoy your car and wait for the C8.

06-27-2018, 11:52 AM	#12
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	The Grand Sport is not worth it. I know some who turned down a GS for a ZL1. So I would not go the opposite direction if I were you. And that CF Z06 looks nice. But end of the day it'll probably just go for what a standard 3LZ Z06 goes for on the (future possible) resale/trade-in side of things. But I wouldn't bash you for getting that Z06. Definite no on the GS tho.

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