What say you?

Jverado · 09-01-2019, 08:37 PM

So here's my situation. Back in 2016, I had saved for a ZL1 and you all know the issues and delays. I got sick of waiting and my dealership also had a 2017 SS that had all the options, so I went with no more wait and saving some money.

Fast forward 2+ years and I'm getting the ZL1 itch. I almost pulled the trigger on one in the spring, but panicked at the thought of having a car payment again (it's paid off) and eating all the depreciation. So my car is a 2ss in mint condition with 8700 miles on it. I just got a raise so that would cover a car payment.

So given the situation, if it were you, would you just enjoy what you had, get what you originally wanted or get a C8?

Thanks

DenverTaco07 · 09-01-2019, 08:56 PM

not sure what issues or delays, but at the end of the day, it's just a car, if you think that is what you want, do it. If you think ultimately that you will get out of the SS, i'd do it now while you have the low mileage.

For me, I wish I would have just gone with a ZL1 to begin with, but i'm still happy.

LT4Greg · 09-01-2019, 08:56 PM

Go for the ZL1 is what I say! You will take a hit with your 2017 SS but I don’t think you will regret getting a ZL1. If you can find a low mileage used ZL1 you won’t take a hit in depreciation. I saved around $14,000 over buying new with my used 2017 ZL1 that I bought back in March. I used my 2016 SS as a trade in and had some equity in it too!

Chevyfan4life · 09-01-2019, 09:39 PM

I don't know how old you are.But all i can say is "You only live once".....If you do it, enjoy it and don't look back.....

Jverado · 09-01-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

not sure what issues or delays, but at the end of the day, it's just a car, if you think that is what you want, do it. If you think ultimately that you will get out of the SS, i'd do it now while you have the low mileage.

For me, I wish I would have just gone with a ZL1 to begin with, but i'm still happy.

The 1LE is a special car and very cool. My friend has a blue 2017 and his is holding value much better than mine.

Jverado · 09-01-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyfan4life

I don't know how old you are.But all i can say is "You only live once".....If you do it, enjoy it and don't look back.....

Very true. None of us are promised tomorrow. Just turned 40 this year.

protovack · 09-01-2019, 10:37 PM

If you could walk into the dealership tomorrow, trade in your 2SS and lay down cash to cover the rest and not worry about that financially, I'd say go for it. But if you are panicked about having a car payment, that tells me you can't afford this. Be smart, save your cash, enjoy the hell out of your 2SS.

LT4Greg · 09-01-2019, 11:22 PM

You do have equity in your 2017 SS and better that’s it’s paid off too! You can either sell it outright or do a trade in but seriously check into buying a used ZL1. Check all the cars for sale websites and see if you can find some you might be interested in.

1hprush · 09-02-2019, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jverado

Very true. None of us are promised tomorrow. Just turned 40 this year.

Sometimes in life, you just have to jump, otherwise you'll always live your life between the lines of what's right and wrong, like most people...and as you get older, you'll become more afraid of taking risk. The one that got away, is the one you'll always regret. You've thought about this for awhile, you've been patient, it time to make that move and get out of your logical comfort zone and have some fun... Good Luck!

cooldawg · 09-02-2019, 12:52 AM

The SS is probably plenty fun for the street, but I've always favored the Z's more aggressive styling- and what's not to love about owning a supercharged V8?

Do you enjoy the SS every time you drive it?

On the vette, I've always been a camaro guy, but I'm intrigued by the ME as well. The show stopper there is paying MSRP. No way- I'll wait that out and see if there are any major problems.

I'm really hoping GM discounts the Z similar to spring of this year- when I hesitated on a bright yellow car that I'm certain I would've been thrilled with...

I'd keep driving the SS. Pounce when the time is right, and you can get max value/ $.

AdmAnt13 · 09-02-2019, 04:34 AM

Buy it. It’s always nerve wracking to spend that kind of cash but if it’s not going to be significant impact on your finances, then that ZL1 is gonna have you smiling even when not driving it!

redcoats1976 · 09-02-2019, 05:29 AM

a C8 would be more tempting to me at that point.how often do you put your foot to the floor in the SS,and how long can you leave it there?the ZL-1 will be more overkill as a daily driver.at least the C8 will be different.

RLNTLSS · 09-02-2019, 06:47 AM

I really wanted a zl1..saved and looked into new and used.. got a killer deal on a 2019 2ss..used with 100miles for 30k.. after the idea i would never really get to race a zl1..im happy with the ss.. plus build equity towards something down the road

Smokin19 · 09-02-2019, 06:53 AM

"Panic" on one hand and "Itch" in the other. Life is about choices, sometimes you just have to man up to get what you want in life. Good Luck with your decision.

09-01-2019, 08:37 PM	#1
Jverado Drives: 2004 Silverado, 2020 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: WA Posts: 83	What say you? So here's my situation. Back in 2016, I had saved for a ZL1 and you all know the issues and delays. I got sick of waiting and my dealership also had a 2017 SS that had all the options, so I went with no more wait and saving some money. Fast forward 2+ years and I'm getting the ZL1 itch. I almost pulled the trigger on one in the spring, but panicked at the thought of having a car payment again (it's paid off) and eating all the depreciation. So my car is a 2ss in mint condition with 8700 miles on it. I just got a raise so that would cover a car payment. So given the situation, if it were you, would you just enjoy what you had, get what you originally wanted or get a C8? Thanks

09-01-2019, 08:56 PM	#2
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	not sure what issues or delays, but at the end of the day, it's just a car, if you think that is what you want, do it. If you think ultimately that you will get out of the SS, i'd do it now while you have the low mileage. For me, I wish I would have just gone with a ZL1 to begin with, but i'm still happy. __________________ 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

09-01-2019, 08:56 PM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	Go for the ZL1 is what I say! You will take a hit with your 2017 SS but I don’t think you will regret getting a ZL1. If you can find a low mileage used ZL1 you won’t take a hit in depreciation. I saved around $14,000 over buying new with my used 2017 ZL1 that I bought back in March. I used my 2016 SS as a trade in and had some equity in it too! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

09-01-2019, 09:39 PM	#4
Chevyfan4life The Green Hornet Drives: 2020 Rally Green 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Jose Posts: 351	I don't know how old you are.But all i can say is "You only live once".....If you do it, enjoy it and don't look back..... __________________ XCMKZ4- 2020 Rally Green 2SS 1LE 1100-07/02/19 3100-07/04/19 \| TPW 8/5 3400-7/29/19 3800-8/2/19 Built! 4300-8/5/19 4300-8/9/19 delivered to rail yard 4200-8/13/19 Shipped! 5000-8/19/19 6000-8/24/19 She's Home!

09-01-2019, 10:37 PM	#7
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	If you could walk into the dealership tomorrow, trade in your 2SS and lay down cash to cover the rest and not worry about that financially, I'd say go for it. But if you are panicked about having a car payment, that tells me you can't afford this. Be smart, save your cash, enjoy the hell out of your 2SS. Last edited by protovack; 09-01-2019 at 10:49 PM.

09-01-2019, 11:22 PM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	You do have equity in your 2017 SS and better that’s it’s paid off too! You can either sell it outright or do a trade in but seriously check into buying a used ZL1. Check all the cars for sale websites and see if you can find some you might be interested in. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

09-02-2019, 12:52 AM	#10
cooldawg Drives: RAM Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Angola Posts: 171	The SS is probably plenty fun for the street, but I've always favored the Z's more aggressive styling- and what's not to love about owning a supercharged V8? Do you enjoy the SS every time you drive it? On the vette, I've always been a camaro guy, but I'm intrigued by the ME as well. The show stopper there is paying MSRP. No way- I'll wait that out and see if there are any major problems. I'm really hoping GM discounts the Z similar to spring of this year- when I hesitated on a bright yellow car that I'm certain I would've been thrilled with... I'd keep driving the SS. Pounce when the time is right, and you can get max value/ $.

09-02-2019, 04:34 AM	#11
AdmAnt13 Drives: '16 Red Hot 2SS M6 NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Beach, NC Posts: 603	Buy it. It’s always nerve wracking to spend that kind of cash but if it’s not going to be significant impact on your finances, then that ZL1 is gonna have you smiling even when not driving it! __________________ '16 2SS, M6, Borla Atak

09-02-2019, 05:29 AM	#12
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,914	a C8 would be more tempting to me at that point.how often do you put your foot to the floor in the SS,and how long can you leave it there?the ZL-1 will be more overkill as a daily driver.at least the C8 will be different.

09-02-2019, 06:47 AM	#13
RLNTLSS INTSAGRAM: Failwish Drives: 2019 /2SS LT1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tx Posts: 232	I really wanted a zl1..saved and looked into new and used.. got a killer deal on a 2019 2ss..used with 100miles for 30k.. after the idea i would never really get to race a zl1..im happy with the ss.. plus build equity towards something down the road __________________ 2019/LT1 2SS

09-02-2019, 06:53 AM	#14
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,549	"Panic" on one hand and "Itch" in the other. Life is about choices, sometimes you just have to man up to get what you want in life. Good Luck with your decision. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

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