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07-24-2018, 09:24 AM
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Drives: 2018 Zl1 Vert A10 Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Florida
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New here
I posted an intro yesterday but I can't find it.
 Anyway, I bought a new 2018 ZL1 convertible A10 last May. For those of you who are wondering if this is the right decision; it is indeed on both accounts, ZL1 and vert! I have 800 miles, and drove only about 10 with the top up. I test drove a Hellcat and considered a factory certified Z06, a Carrera S, and a 2LT vette. The ZL1 does it all, and as a long time avid motorcycle rider (I have 6 currently), the convertible is the best of all worlds...in my opinion, coming from a Florida person. I guess if I lived in Michigan, I might think differently about the vert angle. Although it is hot here right now, border line too hot for an opened car...or a bike. This is a WE car. My daily driver is 2017 Titan SV. I can only say that the A10 is Einstein compared to the Forrest Gump transmission of the Nissan. The A10 is always, always in the right gear, no so much so for the other one. No oil consumption so far. My breaking in is conservative but not too much. A few 4000 rpm runs and one at 5000, so far, but vigorous accelerations to 3000 rpm quite often. No idling or city driving, or almost none. Avg gas mileage, a tad over 19. 3 digits speed once with the top down in all comfort. The seat was bit bothersome on the thighs at first (6'2 frame) but it is now broken in and comfortable. The seat goes back far enough for a person my height. Other peeves: well the creepy OnStar which I have not subscribed too, and a weird suspension reaction once when crossing a road with 4 crowns while turning. The car sort of bounced around very quickly with a lot of noise. I think the computer got confused. The Viz with the top up is not great. Mods: lift points, keyed lug nuts. The can is on my radar but the warranty worries me. It has plenty of power for the time being. Besides one of my bikes can provide an even better straight line fix if needed but I am getting too old for that. As far as the convertible angle, it sorta of grew on me a little at a time. I went to the lot planning to test drive a coupe A10 but instead I did the vert, and there was no going back after that. I hope this post will go through. Thank you all for all the good posts. Many of you helped me making the final decision. |
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07-24-2018, 09:31 AM
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    Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017
Location: Milwaukee
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You've got a great car. Here's your same post from yesterday (posted in the New Member Intros):
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534633 |
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07-24-2018, 10:48 AM
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Drives: 2018 Zl1 Vert A10 Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Florida
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Thank you. Sorry for the double post.
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07-24-2018, 11:18 AM
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Congrats dude!
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07-24-2018, 06:02 PM
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Drives: N/A Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: SOCAL - HB
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Congrats on your recent purchase - I'm also newbi since June and loving the car. Defin a handful for sure!
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07-24-2018, 06:13 PM
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Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017
Location: 20*51.50N 156*29.60W
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Welcome to camaro6!
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07-25-2018, 12:19 AM
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Drives: Current driver AMC emlin X 5ltr. Join Date: May 2011
Location: None-Ya
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Welcome
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07-25-2018, 09:49 PM
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 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
Posts: 315
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Welcome to the Camaroaderie my brothers!
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07-25-2018, 10:00 PM
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Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Good choice on the vert.
 Don’t forget to post up some pics! |
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07-26-2018, 05:57 AM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Cary, NC
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What, no pics?
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07-26-2018, 06:31 AM
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It was the right decision on THREE accounts... you forgot A10.
Welcome to the forum... 
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07-26-2018, 06:53 AM
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Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Brenham, TX
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Congrats. Lots of good people here. Have a great day!
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07-26-2018, 07:19 AM
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Congrats on your purchase, welcome to Cam6! What area of FL?
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07-26-2018, 07:21 AM
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Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Jacksonville Florida
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Congrats! I'm in Jacksonville BTW
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