ZL1 vs C8

JDono · 10-03-2019, 10:04 PM

Not going to be able to pull the trigger on an upgrade until Late 2020/early 2021 but im going between these two.

Whats everyones thoughts?

enzia35 · 10-03-2019, 10:06 PM

Need more than 2 seats? Camaro.

c4racer · 10-03-2019, 10:07 PM

I’m thinking this may have been touched on here.

guitarman8373 · 10-04-2019, 01:25 AM

I mean, they're two totally different animals.

If I'm blessed with a well paying position years down the road, i'd get both. ZL1/1LE in stick, and C8 as a daily driver.

LT4Greg · 10-04-2019, 08:10 AM

I’m keeping my ZL1! I wouldn’t typically buy a new gen first year car anyway but I have before with my 2010 2SS and 2016 2SS Camaros. Thank goodness no real issues turned up with either one except a broken valve spring covered under warranty in the 2010. I’m planning on retiring within 3 to 4 years anyway and don’t want to be financially strapped for cash to have another car payment since I’m still paying on the ZL1.

craigss50 · 10-04-2019, 08:29 AM

It would be a C8 for me but if I wanted a manual, which sometimes I miss, that would push me into the ZL1.

BlaqWhole · 10-04-2019, 08:41 AM

Between the two I would go no less than the Z51 on the C8. I personally think the Z51 C8s are going to pretty much destroy just about everything out there except for the C7 Z06 and anything above that level of performance.

AlphaCamaro7 · 10-04-2019, 09:41 AM

C8. its completely new technology and i'm highly interested.

SSport16 · 10-04-2019, 09:45 AM

C8 is my vote! Love my '16 SS, but if I were to choose between the two, I would go C8 and not go up to a ZL1. I am hoping to keep my SS and get a C8 in the next year or so.

JDono · 10-04-2019, 11:19 AM

thanks to those providing input. I’m sure having to wait will be a good thing. There are a lot of variables. I’ve preferred the ZL1 to the corvette in years passed but the C8 just look too damn impressive and that’s the top end for me in terms of vehicles as far as budget goes. I’ll be receiving a settlement which should enable me to pay for said ZL1/C8 with cash.

396ssrat · 10-04-2019, 11:26 AM

Only thing useful about the rear seat in the gen 6 Camaro is that it folds down for a little more cargo. As a seat it is for tiny children.
When looking at the C8 cutaway it's a no brainer on which direction to go. Light years difference in technology. That said, an optioned out Camaro is a nice and underrated car. If more people would actually drive one of them for a few miles they would most likely have much better sales numbers.

Fraxum · 10-04-2019, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDono

Not going to be able to pull the trigger on an upgrade until Late 2020/early 2021 but im going between these two.

Whats everyones thoughts?

I would go with the upcoming LT5 ZL1/28! Much more practical than any Corvette.

c4racer · 10-04-2019, 12:49 PM

I've owned 4 Corvettes and I prefer the Gen6 Camaro personally. And the C8 may change that but I don't think so. Fundamentally the Camaro is more usable driving around on the street - parking it, dealing with curbs and driveways, getting in and out, seating position.
The Corvette is a great race car. But I finally realized I wanted a street car not a race car and the trade off in improved daily use capability over max performance envelope was one I was more than happy making. Everybody has their own take on that however.

redcoats1976 · 10-04-2019, 12:55 PM

tough choice...

10-03-2019, 10:04 PM	#1
JDono Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6 Vert - Riptide Blue Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Binghamton, New York Posts: 139 View My Garage	ZL1 vs C8 Not going to be able to pull the trigger on an upgrade until Late 2020/early 2021 but im going between these two. Whats everyones thoughts?

10-03-2019, 10:06 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Need more than 2 seats? Camaro. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

10-04-2019, 01:25 AM	#4
guitarman8373 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro fully loaded. Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 249 View My Garage	I mean, they're two totally different animals. If I'm blessed with a well paying position years down the road, i'd get both. ZL1/1LE in stick, and C8 as a daily driver. __________________

10-04-2019, 08:10 AM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I’m keeping my ZL1! I wouldn’t typically buy a new gen first year car anyway but I have before with my 2010 2SS and 2016 2SS Camaros. Thank goodness no real issues turned up with either one except a broken valve spring covered under warranty in the 2010. I’m planning on retiring within 3 to 4 years anyway and don’t want to be financially strapped for cash to have another car payment since I’m still paying on the ZL1. __________________ 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.

10-04-2019, 09:41 AM	#8
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	C8. its completely new technology and i'm highly interested. __________________ Well............ At least you tried. lol

10-03-2019, 10:07 PM	#3
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I’m thinking this may have been touched on here.

10-04-2019, 08:29 AM	#6
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	It would be a C8 for me but if I wanted a manual, which sometimes I miss, that would push me into the ZL1.

10-04-2019, 08:41 AM	#7
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Between the two I would go no less than the Z51 on the C8. I personally think the Z51 C8s are going to pretty much destroy just about everything out there except for the C7 Z06 and anything above that level of performance.

10-04-2019, 09:45 AM	#9
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	C8 is my vote! Love my '16 SS, but if I were to choose between the two, I would go C8 and not go up to a ZL1. I am hoping to keep my SS and get a C8 in the next year or so. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

10-04-2019, 11:19 AM	#10
JDono Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6 Vert - Riptide Blue Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Binghamton, New York Posts: 139 View My Garage	thanks to those providing input. I’m sure having to wait will be a good thing. There are a lot of variables. I’ve preferred the ZL1 to the corvette in years passed but the C8 just look too damn impressive and that’s the top end for me in terms of vehicles as far as budget goes. I’ll be receiving a settlement which should enable me to pay for said ZL1/C8 with cash.

10-04-2019, 11:26 AM	#11
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Only thing useful about the rear seat in the gen 6 Camaro is that it folds down for a little more cargo. As a seat it is for tiny children. When looking at the C8 cutaway it's a no brainer on which direction to go. Light years difference in technology. That said, an optioned out Camaro is a nice and underrated car. If more people would actually drive one of them for a few miles they would most likely have much better sales numbers. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

10-04-2019, 12:49 PM	#13
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I've owned 4 Corvettes and I prefer the Gen6 Camaro personally. And the C8 may change that but I don't think so. Fundamentally the Camaro is more usable driving around on the street - parking it, dealing with curbs and driveways, getting in and out, seating position. The Corvette is a great race car. But I finally realized I wanted a street car not a race car and the trade off in improved daily use capability over max performance envelope was one I was more than happy making. Everybody has their own take on that however.

10-04-2019, 12:55 PM	#14
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	tough choice...

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