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Chief Mario · 10-13-2012, 06:53 PM

Three years ago, I ordered a 2010 2SS/RS without test driving or even seeing one for real (except the concept in Montreal). I just wanted the 426hp and nothing was going to get in my way. Four months later in November 2010 the car is in... simply beautiful, powerful and everything i expected

Being a Sailor, I just spent two months navigating the Great lakes in consort with the USS De Wert as part of the commemorative war of 1812, awesome deployment 14 port vsits and three in the US (Buffalo, Toledo and Milwaukee) I had a great time but guess what i did while sailing in between ports... yes I spent it reading and admiring the ZL1...

Now back home... three days after.. I find myself at the same dealership doing the exact same thing... yes! ordering a car that I never test drove or even saw in real that is a 2013 ZL1 IOM 6M CF insert with bright wheels on order. Now the waiting game is on... again...

To those that traded in their 2010 SS for ZL1... how different is the driving experience between both.

It's been more than a year since I have been here, the ZL1 I had ordered back in fall 2012 had to be cancel because the dealership I dealt with couldn't get an allocation. Disappointed and wanting a new toy

, I decided to give the 2013 Mustang GT a try.. well after only 4000km I wanted out of the Mustang, the rear live axle is simply

and car is

.

So, traded in the mustang for what I should have waited for in the first place, a 2014 Red Hot ZL1

Now the wait has started once more, at least this time it's a sure thing

I am back to my first love a Camaro

butch32 · 10-13-2012, 07:02 PM

I kept my 2011 ss and bought the ZL1 and it's a whole different animal.. Just one awesome beast is all I can say. Inferno orange with carbon fiber hood, microfiber interior upgrade and polished wheels.

Cevin · 10-13-2012, 07:56 PM

Congrats!!

Free time onboard can be very expensive. lol

You'll be driving in no time

Modern07 · 10-13-2012, 08:04 PM

I just traded my 2011 2SS for a 2013 ZL1.....trust me, you won't regret your decision!!

*The_Blur* · 10-13-2012, 08:12 PM

That's not a bad thing! If you can swing a ZL1, get it!

HDRDTD · 10-13-2012, 08:37 PM

I traded a 2011 2SS/RS M6 Vert for a 2013 M6 ZL1 Vert.

It's a WHOLE different car.

And in a VERY awesome way...

SlugWound · 10-13-2012, 08:42 PM

I picked up a 2010

1SS Red Manual and had it for a year and traded it for a truck. I just picked up a ZL1 a week ago today. Completely different car and I love it. Go for it!

SlingShot · 10-13-2012, 08:46 PM

I kept my SS and replaced the 2LT, and all I can say is the perma-grin just got a whole lot bigger. I almost feel let down driving the SS now. Also a tank of gas in the SS last me about 3 weeks now ...

Spektrum · 10-13-2012, 08:53 PM

I'm holding back big time. In fact, I won't even step foot in a Chevy dealership because if I look at one I will be even more compelled to buy it. You all enjoy that car, I'm jealous!

Nailn it · 10-13-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Mario

Three years ago, I ordered a 2010 2SS/RS without test driving or even seeing one for real (except the concept in Montreal). I just wanted the 426hp and nothing was going to get in my way. Four months later in November 2010 the car is in... simply beautiful, powerful and everything i
Being a Sailor, I just spent two months navigating the Great lakes in consort with the USS De Wert as part of the commemorative war of 1812, awesome deployment 14 port vsits and three in the US (Buffalo, Toledo and Milwaukee) I had a great time but guess what i did while sailing in between ports... yes I spent it reading and admiring the ZL1...

Now back home... three days after.. I find myself at the same dealership doing the exact same thing... yes! ordering a car that I never test drove or even saw in real that is a 2013 ZL1 IOM 6M CF insert with bright wheels on order. Now the waiting game is on... again...

To those that traded in their 2010 SS for ZL1... how different is the driving experience between both.

So much more solid, grounded and MEAN!!

gblaue · 10-13-2012, 10:01 PM

Night and day. No comparison

oldfriend · 10-13-2012, 10:07 PM

Drooling still .

HelloWorld · 10-13-2012, 11:07 PM

I see all of you who traded in your SS having a hard time drawing a comparison. I traded in my 2LT...

The car is just unbelievably good.

2010 SSRS · 10-13-2012, 11:11 PM

I did the same exact thing when I ordered my SS back in early 2009, I had never saw one in person but being the Camaro lover I am I knew I had to a have a new SS and hopefully like you I will be doing the same with a new ZL1

10-13-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
Chief Mario Drives: 2017 2SS 50th on order.. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 176	Did it Again Three years ago, I ordered a 2010 2SS/RS without test driving or even seeing one for real (except the concept in Montreal). I just wanted the 426hp and nothing was going to get in my way. Four months later in November 2010 the car is in... simply beautiful, powerful and everything i expected Being a Sailor, I just spent two months navigating the Great lakes in consort with the USS De Wert as part of the commemorative war of 1812, awesome deployment 14 port vsits and three in the US (Buffalo, Toledo and Milwaukee) I had a great time but guess what i did while sailing in between ports... yes I spent it reading and admiring the ZL1... Now back home... three days after.. I find myself at the same dealership doing the exact same thing... yes! ordering a car that I never test drove or even saw in real that is a 2013 ZL1 IOM 6M CF insert with bright wheels on order. Now the waiting game is on... again... To those that traded in their 2010 SS for ZL1... how different is the driving experience between both. It's been more than a year since I have been here, the ZL1 I had ordered back in fall 2012 had to be cancel because the dealership I dealt with couldn't get an allocation. Disappointed and wanting a new toy , I decided to give the 2013 Mustang GT a try.. well after only 4000km I wanted out of the Mustang, the rear live axle is simply and car is . So, traded in the mustang for what I should have waited for in the first place, a 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Now the wait has started once more, at least this time it's a sure thing I am back to my first love a Camaro __________________ Last edited by Chief Mario; 02-24-2014 at 03:43 PM.

10-13-2012, 08:04 PM	#4
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	I just traded my 2011 2SS for a 2013 ZL1.....trust me, you won't regret your decision!! __________________ My Build Thread

10-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#5
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	That's not a bad thing! If you can swing a ZL1, get it! __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

10-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I kept my SS and replaced the 2LT, and all I can say is the perma-grin just got a whole lot bigger. I almost feel let down driving the SS now. Also a tank of gas in the SS last me about 3 weeks now ... __________________

10-13-2012, 11:11 PM	#14
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I did the same exact thing when I ordered my SS back in early 2009, I had never saw one in person but being the Camaro lover I am I knew I had to a have a new SS and hopefully like you I will be doing the same with a new ZL1 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-13-2012, 07:02 PM	#2
butch32 Drives: 2012 Zl1 and 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MI Posts: 28	I kept my 2011 ss and bought the ZL1 and it's a whole different animal.. Just one awesome beast is all I can say. Inferno orange with carbon fiber hood, microfiber interior upgrade and polished wheels.

10-13-2012, 07:56 PM	#3
Cevin Drives: ... Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 52	Congrats!! Free time onboard can be very expensive. lol You'll be driving in no time

10-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I traded a 2011 2SS/RS M6 Vert for a 2013 M6 ZL1 Vert. It's a WHOLE different car. And in a VERY awesome way...

10-13-2012, 08:42 PM	#7
SlugWound Drives: Chevrolet's Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SO MD Posts: 63	I picked up a 2010 1SS Red Manual and had it for a year and traded it for a truck. I just picked up a ZL1 a week ago today. Completely different car and I love it. Go for it!

10-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#9
Spektrum Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Behind you! Posts: 488 View My Garage	I'm holding back big time. In fact, I won't even step foot in a Chevy dealership because if I look at one I will be even more compelled to buy it. You all enjoy that car, I'm jealous!

10-13-2012, 10:01 PM	#11
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 642	Night and day. No comparison

10-13-2012, 10:07 PM	#12
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Drooling still .

10-13-2012, 11:07 PM	#13
HelloWorld Drives: 2013 ZL1 #2046 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 223	I see all of you who traded in your SS having a hard time drawing a comparison. I traded in my 2LT... The car is just unbelievably good.