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j o n · 08-30-2018, 10:01 AM

Only 1800 Z/28's built values are holding steady in the low-mid $40's for the past 12 months...

ZL1 production is 1000's per yr since 2012

If you're only doing 1000 mi/y like you said... i'd get a low mile Z/28 and your money will be safe there for sure.

AJensen383 · 08-30-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

Well...it ought to be. It's nearly $100k.

True, it is pricey at a base price of $86k....but its pretty badass

AJensen383 · 08-30-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by j o n

Only 1800 Z/28's built values are holding steady in the low-mid $40's for the past 12 months...

ZL1 production is 1000's per yr since 2012

If you're only doing 1000 mi/y like you said... i'd get a low mile Z/28 and your money will be safe there for sure.

Total ZL1 production from 2012-2015 is 6,257, so while its more than a Z28 its not like GM was producing them by the masses

Either car is great to own, like I said there really is no wrong answer...but you can save some $ by getting a ZL1, Ive seen some low mileage ones in the mid 30s.

I wish they made the Zl1 in a stripped down version like the Z28 is. Another positive for the Zl1 is that the drivetrain/ rear end is pretty bullet proof. I believe the Z28 didn't get the heavy duty rear end and twin disc clutch.

DRKS1D3 · 08-30-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by j o n

Only 1800 Z/28's built values are holding steady in the low-mid $40's for the past 12 months...

ZL1 production is 1000's per yr since 2012

If you're only doing 1000 mi/y like you said... i'd get a low mile Z/28 and your money will be safe there for sure.

~1885 ZL1's were produced in 2012 (a fairly low number).

I don't think the OP is too concerned with a vehicle holding its value. It appears as if he drives 'em for a while, gets bored and turns the page.

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Originally Posted by AJensen383

True, it is pricey at a base price of $86k....but its pretty badass

If I were going to spend ~$90k on a pavement-pounding weekend toy, it surely wouldn't be an SUV. To each their own I suppose.

SecondZ28 · 08-30-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AJensen383

Another positive for the Zl1 is that the drivetrain/ rear end is pretty bullet proof. I believe the Z28 didn't get the heavy duty rear end and twin disc clutch.

Correct, they didn't use them because of the weight penalty.

I'd guess just between the 9.9" diff, twin disc and supercharger it costs close to 200 lbs. They obviously came to the conclusion that 470 lb-ft torque didn't warrant the heavier duty components.

SS-E-YA · 08-30-2018, 08:18 PM

I bought the z28.

yellow69z28rs · 08-31-2018, 12:54 AM

Awesome......!
Congrats, first impressions....?

SS-E-YA · 08-31-2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yellow69z28rs

Awesome......!
Congrats, first impressions....?

Love it! Thing looks like it's going to eat you alive. Everyone stares. The rough ride isn't at all as bad as I expected.

Rear bumper has a bit of damage that the dealer never told me about before I drove 5 hours! Are new ones available?

Came with a stereo system already installed. Two 10" subs in trunk.... which kills the weight saving, lol.

Paint is pretty swirled up from only having 1 owner. But I can do a paint correction on it.

AJensen383 · 08-31-2018, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SS-E-YA

Love it! Thing looks like it's going to eat you alive. Everyone stares. The rough ride isn't at all as bad as I expected.

Rear bumper has a bit of damage that the dealer never told me about before I drove 5 hours! Are new ones available?

Came with a stereo system already installed. Two 10" subs in trunk.... which kills the weight saving, lol.

Paint is pretty swirled up from only having 1 owner. But I can do a paint correction on it.

Sweet!!..Need some pics now!!...What kind of subs are in the trunk?? When I bought mine the previous owner had installed 2 10" MTX subs in the trunk as well. It turns out that they are a dealer installed GM accessory.

LCPLPunk · 08-31-2018, 09:18 AM

Is it worth putting all this effort into this for a car you will only put 1,000 miles on in a year?

SS-E-YA · 08-31-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AJensen383

Sweet!!..Need some pics now!!...What kind of subs are in the trunk?? When I bought mine the previous owner had installed 2 10" MTX subs in the trunk as well. It turns out that they are a dealer installed GM accessory.

I'll get some pics! They are Rockford fosgate p1s.

SS-E-YA · 08-31-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Is it worth putting all this effort into this for a car you will only put 1,000 miles on in a year?

Yes...

SS-E-YA · 08-31-2018, 11:16 AM

This is all I have for now.

AJensen383 · 08-31-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SS-E-YA

This is all I have for now.

Love it!... I always loved the way Z28s looked compared to ZL1's.

How do you like it compared to the Challenger...what are the pros and cons?..

08-30-2018, 10:01 AM	#57
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08-30-2018, 08:18 PM	#62
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	I bought the z28. __________________ 2015 Chevy Camaro Z28 505HP (CURRENT) 1974 Chevy Nova Small Block Forged 350, Turbocharged 600 HP (CURRENT) 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 485 HP (SOLD) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport (SOLD) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (SOLD) 2000 Camaro Z28 Turbocharged 700HP (SOLD) 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 530HP (SOLD) 2004 Pontiac GTO 425HP (SOLD) 2006 Trailblazer SS 550HP (SOLD)

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08-31-2018, 09:18 AM	#66
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Is it worth putting all this effort into this for a car you will only put 1,000 miles on in a year? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

08-31-2018, 11:16 AM	#69
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	This is all I have for now. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Chevy Camaro Z28 505HP (CURRENT) 1974 Chevy Nova Small Block Forged 350, Turbocharged 600 HP (CURRENT) 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 485 HP (SOLD) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport (SOLD) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (SOLD) 2000 Camaro Z28 Turbocharged 700HP (SOLD) 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 530HP (SOLD) 2004 Pontiac GTO 425HP (SOLD) 2006 Trailblazer SS 550HP (SOLD)