ZL1 questions, mainly how do you convince your wife? - Page 2

philpacs · 03-10-2019, 11:26 AM

I daily my A10 ZL1 and it's great. It'll cruise along quietly or louder, huge power when you want to smile, isn't that bad on gas for normal highway driving, fine going to Costco etc. A little hard to park but you get used to it.

As far as the wife, I told my wife two choices. Whatever the second choice is make it worse than the ZL1 so you have to settle with it, meanwhile that's what you really wanted anyway, so you look like the good guy getting the ZL1.

2ltrgsr · 03-10-2019, 11:40 AM

Life is short ...enjoy what you have while you have it.
If you want a ZL1 and you have no issues affording it then go for it.

Trust me you won't be disappointed. I lost a good friend of mine who was the same age(33) last December. He talked about getting a Z06 for awhile but never got around to it. I wanted the ZL1 but kept bullshitting around....after he passed I said to myself I would enjoy life no matter what.

greaser2 · 03-10-2019, 11:57 AM

Heated steering wheel. That and don’t say it’s a race car.

JonDaddy82 · 03-10-2019, 12:25 PM

I didn't have to convince mine of shit, I make the money and she stays home. Told her what we where doing, she was excited, and we flew to the dealership and drove it 700 miles home and had a great trip.

Grumpy1 · 03-10-2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarolover85

Couple of questions out of curiosity...

How did you convince your wife to let you buy a 70k race car?

Is a ZL1 overkill for someone who would drive it MAYBE once a week? This is a car that I would plan to keep for a very long time. I'm not poor by any means but unlike some of you here I can't buy a new 70k car every 2 years lol.

I won't mod it at all, just drive it. ZL 1LE would be a huge waste of money, yes?

For those who don't mod it or track it, was it worth it to you?

I just love ZL1's and it's always been my dream for 7 years now, i'm 33 now. I have a company vehicle so it just seems theres no better time than now to just garage a beautiful sports car. thoughts?

I use mine exactly as you'e explained. Bought it in Jan of 18 and only has 1600 miles on her. It's not that she a total garage queen but between work and life in general just not much time to enjoy her, plus I have a couple other toys. She's there when I want her and don't regret the purchase in the least.
If you want the ZLE get it, there are deals out there.
As far as the wife goes, she doesn't care what I do as long as it doesn't affect the household and same goes for her.
Enjoy life while you can.......

BlueinTN · 03-10-2019, 12:48 PM

I got a great wife but me telling her I need new tires on a new car has been a good conversation this weekend.

Outahand · 03-10-2019, 12:59 PM

Ordered it and told her when it was on the way...……

sengli · 03-10-2019, 01:08 PM

First off there really isnt a real way to make a case this car is needed, or practical for that matter. Sometimes you just want , what you want. First time I saw this car online before it was released, I knew that was it.

Life is too short. And my wife know this.

SJFGTO · 03-10-2019, 01:15 PM

If you can afford it because you have worked hard and sacrificed, if you have helped provide a safe, healthy and loving family environment, if she understands it would make you happy in those spare moments that belong to you, the decision should be a no brainer. The fact that you care enough about her reaction is a positive reflection about you. Buy whatever you like, you have earned it. Sincerely, Dr. Phil

Scottyz · 03-10-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by philpacs

I daily my A10 ZL1 and it's great. It'll cruise along quietly or louder, huge power when you want to smile, isn't that bad on gas for normal highway driving, fine going to Costco etc. A little hard to park but you get used to it.

As far as the wife, I told my wife two choices. Whatever the second choice is make it worse than the ZL1 so you have to settle with it, meanwhile that's what you really wanted anyway, so you look like the good guy getting the ZL1.

I must say....the two choices thing is an interesting tactic

Scottyz · 03-10-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueinTN

I got a great wife but me telling her I need new tires on a new car has been a good conversation this weekend.

BlaqWhole · 03-10-2019, 01:27 PM

Well the fact that you respect her enough that you consider her feelings when purchasing something as expensive as a ZL1 and not a necessity says a lot. You're a good dude. But I would suggest that the best way to convince her is to explain how much you want a ZL1 and how much it would mean to have one. Sit down and go over your finances with her. And try to come up with an amicably reasonable compromise if that's what it takes.

As far as your other questions...

It is not overkill for driving it only once a week. The ZL1 is like the hott chick you've always wanted to bang but you can only hit that once a week. Is it overkill? Should you perhaps just settle for banging an ugly chick every day? LOL!! Get the ZLE if you can afford it. And if she lets you, lol!!

The ZL1 is the perfect car if you have no plans to mod it. I think this car is soo fast that I would have to convince myself, I mean REALLY convince myself, to do any mods. I think it is perfect and I am happy with it as it is. I think once you drive it you will see how amazing it is. And who know...maybe in the future you just might mod it.

I went to the track several times. But even if I didn't it would still be worth it. It is a phenomenal car. And I think it is the absolute undisputed king amongst any car in the same price range.

Enjoy!!

Rodan · 03-10-2019, 01:32 PM

All it really took was a test drive... but then my wife isn't typical.

The only thing that has irritated her is that we haven't had the ZL1 on the track yet.

It does help that the ZL1 is her DD...

Most of the 'convincing' had to do with our last GM (C6 'Vette) being a total POS.

There's some good advice in this thread, but if you can afford the car, and there's still a problem over it, you may have some evaluating to do.

Camarolover85 · 03-10-2019, 02:29 PM

Wow! Lol I did not expect such a huge response so fast! I was at captain marvel if anyone is interested, it was great. I told my wife I posted here and brought it up, she said to ask you to donate to my ZL1 fund since we’re all friends now lol. She thinks the “I work and make money so I can have what I want” is such a man thing to say. She retorted with “when I can have a G wagon you can have a ZL1.” I told her sure when you can afford the payment on your salary and pay the mortgage I’m fine with that! I think she’ll eventually accept I’ll always buy what I want! Haha! I noticed a few mentioned used, any worries with used? There’s 3 in Colorado under 3K miles for 58ish.

03-10-2019, 11:40 AM	#16
2ltrgsr AXLERODZL1 Drives: 2019 Riverside blue ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Carrollton, VA Posts: 205	Life is short ...enjoy what you have while you have it. If you want a ZL1 and you have no issues affording it then go for it. Trust me you won't be disappointed. I lost a good friend of mine who was the same age(33) last December. He talked about getting a Z06 for awhile but never got around to it. I wanted the ZL1 but kept bullshitting around....after he passed I said to myself I would enjoy life no matter what. __________________ '19 ZL1 A10 Riverside Blue PDR/Nav/Sunroof Kong ported blower/snout Roto-Fab Big gulp 103 TB Lingenfelter Lower Pulley(9.17) 1 7/8 ARH headers and Exhaust Meth injection(single nozzle) 733whp/788tq

03-10-2019, 12:25 PM	#18
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	I didn't have to convince mine of shit, I make the money and she stays home. Told her what we where doing, she was excited, and we flew to the dealership and drove it 700 miles home and had a great trip. __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

03-10-2019, 12:59 PM	#21
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 135	Ordered it and told her when it was on the way...…… __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

03-10-2019, 01:08 PM	#22
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	First off there really isnt a real way to make a case this car is needed, or practical for that matter. Sometimes you just want , what you want. First time I saw this car online before it was released, I knew that was it. Life is too short. And my wife know this. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

03-10-2019, 01:15 PM	#23
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	If you can afford it because you have worked hard and sacrificed, if you have helped provide a safe, healthy and loving family environment, if she understands it would make you happy in those spare moments that belong to you, the decision should be a no brainer. The fact that you care enough about her reaction is a positive reflection about you. Buy whatever you like, you have earned it. Sincerely, Dr. Phil __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

03-10-2019, 11:26 AM	#15
philpacs Drives: Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 76	I daily my A10 ZL1 and it's great. It'll cruise along quietly or louder, huge power when you want to smile, isn't that bad on gas for normal highway driving, fine going to Costco etc. A little hard to park but you get used to it. As far as the wife, I told my wife two choices. Whatever the second choice is make it worse than the ZL1 so you have to settle with it, meanwhile that's what you really wanted anyway, so you look like the good guy getting the ZL1.

03-10-2019, 11:57 AM	#17
greaser2 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 KG Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Porter TX Posts: 315	Heated steering wheel. That and don’t say it’s a race car.

03-10-2019, 12:48 PM	#20
BlueinTN Drives: gas powered Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TN Posts: 315	I got a great wife but me telling her I need new tires on a new car has been a good conversation this weekend.

03-10-2019, 01:27 PM	#26
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Well the fact that you respect her enough that you consider her feelings when purchasing something as expensive as a ZL1 and not a necessity says a lot. You're a good dude. But I would suggest that the best way to convince her is to explain how much you want a ZL1 and how much it would mean to have one. Sit down and go over your finances with her. And try to come up with an amicably reasonable compromise if that's what it takes. As far as your other questions... It is not overkill for driving it only once a week. The ZL1 is like the hott chick you've always wanted to bang but you can only hit that once a week. Is it overkill? Should you perhaps just settle for banging an ugly chick every day? LOL!! Get the ZLE if you can afford it. And if she lets you, lol!! The ZL1 is the perfect car if you have no plans to mod it. I think this car is soo fast that I would have to convince myself, I mean REALLY convince myself, to do any mods. I think it is perfect and I am happy with it as it is. I think once you drive it you will see how amazing it is. And who know...maybe in the future you just might mod it. I went to the track several times. But even if I didn't it would still be worth it. It is a phenomenal car. And I think it is the absolute undisputed king amongst any car in the same price range. Enjoy!!

03-10-2019, 01:32 PM	#27
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	All it really took was a test drive... but then my wife isn't typical. The only thing that has irritated her is that we haven't had the ZL1 on the track yet. It does help that the ZL1 is her DD... Most of the 'convincing' had to do with our last GM (C6 'Vette) being a total POS. There's some good advice in this thread, but if you can afford the car, and there's still a problem over it, you may have some evaluating to do.

03-10-2019, 02:29 PM	#28
Camarolover85 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Frederick, Colorado Posts: 1,245	Wow! Lol I did not expect such a huge response so fast! I was at captain marvel if anyone is interested, it was great. I told my wife I posted here and brought it up, she said to ask you to donate to my ZL1 fund since we’re all friends now lol. She thinks the “I work and make money so I can have what I want” is such a man thing to say. She retorted with “when I can have a G wagon you can have a ZL1.” I told her sure when you can afford the payment on your salary and pay the mortgage I’m fine with that! I think she’ll eventually accept I’ll always buy what I want! Haha! I noticed a few mentioned used, any worries with used? There’s 3 in Colorado under 3K miles for 58ish.

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