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Normagene · 03-03-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

Yeah, it's obvious mine aren't in there. They do stand out so I am not missing anything.

Just ask the dealership for a set if you may ever trailer/ship the car anywhere. They're suppose to be left with the vehicle for that reason. Even if you're thinking I'll never need them, things change, one day you just might.

Good luck trying to keep within the break-in parameters. Not an easy thing to do, but once you reach that 1,500 mile mark, and you can really see what the ZL1 is all about, be careful. It's like a drug, extremely addictive!

Mick1 · 03-03-2013, 12:09 PM

Nice!
If i were you, I would try to get the little gas saver today instead of waiting a month or two

2011Black2SS · 03-03-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Just ask the dealership for a set if you may ever trailer/ship the car anywhere. They're suppose to be left with the vehicle for that reason. Even if you're thinking I'll never need them, things change, one day you just might.

Good luck trying to keep within the break-in parameters. Not an easy thing to do, but once you reach that 1,500 mile mark, and you can really see what the ZL1 is all about, be careful. It's like a drug, extremely addictive!

Yeah, going to ask them today for a set.

The break-in parameters are rough. I have always been a firm believer in break it in like you are going to drive it, but I am trying to hold out on this one. I did go over 4000 rpms and 80 mph a couple times already, but not too much.

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Originally Posted by Mick1

If i were you, I would try to get the little gas saver today instead of waiting a month or two

Got to rebuild my on-hand cash again and start looking for something that is decent and decently priced.

lbls1 · 03-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Definitely not a dumb move.....if that what makes you happy. Great car!

12 ZL1 #1725 · 03-03-2013, 01:48 PM

You WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ZL1!!! Congrats!!!!

LIVEVIL · 03-03-2013, 06:10 PM

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So, am I stupid for trading in a 2011 2SS LS3 with 11,500 miles on it that I bought in 2010 and had over $8000 worth of mods (mostly suspension mods) in for a ZL1?

If you left all those mods on the car, then I would say yes simply because you could've taken the time to take off the mods, sell them and still would've gotten the same trade in as you did now. But you would've had $5000 more cash in your pocket for the effort to take those off and install used OEM parts.

But hey, if you're happy that's all that matters. I personally would have done just that and drove off in a brand new ZL1 with a bag of cash in the trunk.

oldfriend · 03-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Well , if you ever come to a different conclusion than all the posts above , you just have to call me , and we can fix that really fast .

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-03-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

So, I went into my local dealer yesterday to get my oil changed in my 2011 2SS pictured below. While waiting I notice the had a black/black 2013 ZL1 on the showroom floor. I turned to my wife and said "I wonder what they would give me for a trade in on the SS and my truck (2002 Silverado starting to have issues so I wanted it gone) towards the ZL1". Sure enough, they went for the deal that I had asked for and I drove the ZL1 off the showroom floor.

So, am I stupid for trading in a 2011 2SS LS3 with 11,500 miles on it that I bought in 2010 and had over $8000 worth of mods (mostly suspension mods) in for a ZL1? Sadly the ZL1 will be a daily driver for a month or two until I find me a little gas saver car.

Congratulations!!!

You liked it...and you got the deal you wanted...what's stupid about that?

You'll have to tell us what you think compared to your previous Camaro.

GunnyG · 03-03-2013, 08:16 PM

I see nothing crazy about what you did at all. Congrats and enjoy!

OldScoolCamaro · 03-03-2013, 08:20 PM

...you only live once, and once and in a lifetime things only come around....well,...once! :wink: Smart move....you won't regret it. People who put a plus or minus on purchases based on dollar value or end result of monetary value without factoring happiness into it will never never be satisfied in the long run. Congrats to you!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 03-03-2013, 08:41 PM

Nope, you made a very smart decision if you ask me.

CONGRATS!

SamHouseIII · 03-03-2013, 08:45 PM

Enjoy the ride

Snakestang65 · 03-03-2013, 09:04 PM

Traded my 2010 SS in on a ZL1 yesterday. Best mod that I ever did to my SS.

HelloWorld · 03-03-2013, 09:30 PM

Not stupid at all, great move!

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Originally Posted by Mick1

Nice!
If i were you, I would try to get the little gas saver today instead of waiting a month or two

I went the opposite way and have no gas saver at all. Driving the ZL1 to work is a great way to start the day

03-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#46
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	Definitely not a dumb move.....if that what makes you happy. Great car! __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

03-03-2013, 01:48 PM	#47
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	You WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ZL1!!! Congrats!!!! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

03-03-2013, 08:16 PM	#51
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	I see nothing crazy about what you did at all. Congrats and enjoy! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

03-03-2013, 08:20 PM	#52
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...you only live once, and once and in a lifetime things only come around....well,...once! :wink: Smart move....you won't regret it. People who put a plus or minus on purchases based on dollar value or end result of monetary value without factoring happiness into it will never never be satisfied in the long run. Congrats to you! __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

03-03-2013, 08:45 PM	#54
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Enjoy the ride __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

03-03-2013, 12:09 PM	#44
Mick1 Drives: 2013 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 170	Nice! If i were you, I would try to get the little gas saver today instead of waiting a month or two

03-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#49
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Well , if you ever come to a different conclusion than all the posts above , you just have to call me , and we can fix that really fast .

03-03-2013, 08:41 PM	#53
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Nope, you made a very smart decision if you ask me. CONGRATS!

03-03-2013, 09:04 PM	#55
Snakestang65 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 87	Traded my 2010 SS in on a ZL1 yesterday. Best mod that I ever did to my SS.