Going to buy a 2023 ZL1 ... is there anything I need to know?

Ladykiller · 08-31-2020, 06:42 PM

So my current ZL1 is a 2013 model year.

My next ZL1 will be a 2023 model most likely since that will be the last model year. Since I have not kept up on these forums for years ... is there anything I need to know before making a purchase? I can't decide if I want an auto or manual yet. I am definitely NOT getting the 1LE package. I'm just curious if the current generation of Camaros have any issues.

impulse · 08-31-2020, 07:27 PM

A10 is very good

ZX-10R · 08-31-2020, 08:07 PM

You have a full 2 years to think about it haha, a little early to be posting?

50MileSmile · 09-01-2020, 12:28 AM

Watch your timing. GM has already started cutting back on Camaro options, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see ZL1 production end early because it’s now the only GM model using that engine.

LT4Greg · 09-01-2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Watch your timing. GM has already started cutting back on Camaro options, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see ZL1 production end early because it’s now the only GM model using that engine.

That’s what I was thinking too!

*radz28* · 09-01-2020, 06:02 AM

I thought there was talk of it going into a Cadillac and maybe even Silverado. At least that's what TFL and a couple other outlets have been saying.

ZRacerLE · 09-01-2020, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I thought there was talk of it going into a Cadillac and maybe even Silverado. At least that's what TFL and a couple other outlets have been saying.

I'm betting it's going into the Silverado ZRX.

PROMETHEUS · 09-01-2020, 07:12 AM

2+ years from now! What you should know is, post again in June 2022 and ask the question!

pauly1119 · 09-01-2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Watch your timing. GM has already started cutting back on Camaro options, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see ZL1 production end early because it’s now the only GM model using that engine.

Good point

avalonandl · 09-01-2020, 07:53 AM

2 years from now I plan on buying a C8 with a flat plane crank....

GearheadSS · 09-01-2020, 07:58 AM

First of all, we don't know that 2023 is the last model year. 2nd, we don't know what if any changes will be coming since we're 2 model years away. Maybe come back and ask this question in the Spring of 2022.

GearheadSS · 09-01-2020, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Watch your timing. GM has already started cutting back on Camaro options, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see ZL1 production end early because it’s now the only GM model using that engine.

The Cadillac CT5-V will also be using the LT4. That literally has zero bearing on whether the ZL1 will end early.

Also, curious as to what options they have cut back on. Because according to my order guide, the only options that went away for 2021 were 2 colors, and 3 dealer accessories. They did add some neat features like wireless apple carplay/android auto and make RS and Redline available on LT1.

Oh, can't forget the A10 that's now available on SS 1LE. So.....

Thill444 · 09-01-2020, 08:27 AM

Manual. At this point this will likely be the last generation of Camaro (and especially the performance variants) to get a manual transmission. I never would have thought GM would drop the manual in the Corvette but here we are.

mosaic6 · 09-01-2020, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thill444

Manual. At this point this will likely be the last generation of Camaro (and especially the performance variants) to get a manual transmission. I never would have thought GM would drop the manual in the Corvette but here we are.

This. I'm surely in the minority, but will likely never get the C8 for this reason.

You cannot even get a 4WD truck in the USA with a manual transmission any more!

08-31-2020, 06:42 PM	#1
Ladykiller Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA Posts: 104	Going to buy a 2023 ZL1 ... is there anything I need to know? So my current ZL1 is a 2013 model year. My next ZL1 will be a 2023 model most likely since that will be the last model year. Since I have not kept up on these forums for years ... is there anything I need to know before making a purchase? I can't decide if I want an auto or manual yet. I am definitely NOT getting the 1LE package. I'm just curious if the current generation of Camaros have any issues.

08-31-2020, 07:27 PM	#2
impulse Drives: Big Dually ... RIP ZL1 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Nearest (diesel) station Posts: 218	A10 is very good __________________ Imagine impulsively buying a Summit ZL1.

09-01-2020, 06:02 AM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	I thought there was talk of it going into a Cadillac and maybe even Silverado. At least that's what TFL and a couple other outlets have been saying. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

09-01-2020, 07:53 AM	#10
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	2 years from now I plan on buying a C8 with a flat plane crank.... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

08-31-2020, 08:07 PM	#3
ZX-10R Drives: 2019 ZL1 Riverside Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,138	You have a full 2 years to think about it haha, a little early to be posting?

09-01-2020, 12:28 AM	#4
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	Watch your timing. GM has already started cutting back on Camaro options, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see ZL1 production end early because it’s now the only GM model using that engine.

09-01-2020, 07:12 AM	#8
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	2+ years from now! What you should know is, post again in June 2022 and ask the question!

09-01-2020, 07:58 AM	#11
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,969 View My Garage	First of all, we don't know that 2023 is the last model year. 2nd, we don't know what if any changes will be coming since we're 2 model years away. Maybe come back and ask this question in the Spring of 2022.

09-01-2020, 08:27 AM	#13
Thill444 Drives: 2020 SS1LE Shadow Gray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: New England Posts: 294	Manual. At this point this will likely be the last generation of Camaro (and especially the performance variants) to get a manual transmission. I never would have thought GM would drop the manual in the Corvette but here we are.

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