Slightly used Z06 vs Z28 for track work? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

11B250 · 12-06-2013, 02:25 PM

I'm in the market for a ZL1 as I don't need/want a track oriented car because well... I don't track :P

but I have been very curious about this question. so I will ask.

Looks like a Z28 will be costing around 55-60K and ready to hit the track. you will be taking your car to Nurburing and running 7:30s no problem

Then your friend buys a C6 Z06 with very low miles. He takes it to nurburing with you. He runs 7:20s all day. He probably saved a little bit of money too so he can get hookers at night.

well... using that example above, why would anyone want a Z28 when it's aimed towards the Z06, yet you can get a slightly used one that will outperform it?

Perhaps new vs new, you will definitely see the price difference, and the time diff is negligible at that point, but Z06 isn't even made anymore (unless it's going to be compared against a C7 Z06)

Just want to hear thoughts.

Again, I don't track cars, and I'm interested in the ZL1 (Sidestepping from a C5 Z06). it was just a question I kept asking myself, so I will ask here for people who have interest in this car.

Perhaps you can run many laps with the Z28, where the Z06 will get tired after with it's brakes.

11B250 · 12-06-2013, 02:28 PM

well I guess, I wasn't the only one asking this question. found a thread answering this question in another thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327698

alcal1084 · 12-06-2013, 05:09 PM

First off I would say only 1% of people on this forum could run under 8min. At the ring with either car!!!

Sven59 · 12-06-2013, 05:46 PM

Because one is a Camaro and the other is not!

tones2SS · 12-07-2013, 02:04 PM

I would say it would come down to looks and how you feel about each car and the option of having a brand new car as opposed to a car that has been used.
Between the two, I would personally go Z28.

concrete jungle · 12-07-2013, 03:38 PM

I would get the Z06. It's a totally different monster. I wish I still had mine.

Sven59 · 12-07-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by concrete jungle

I would get the Z06. It's a totally different monster. I wish I still had mine.

So is the Z28 lol.

OldJedi · 12-07-2013, 10:04 PM

If you are not going to track your car, then I would buy the ZL1.

Sven59 · 12-08-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

If you are not going to track your car, then I would buy the ZL1.

The Zl1 does pretty good on the track.

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SnoopyAce7 · 12-08-2013, 03:16 AM

Cuz I want 3 other people in the car with me when I'm running 7:30's on the Ring.

Msmall143 · 12-08-2013, 04:59 PM

The z28 is going to cost way more than 55-60k. Where did you see that?

Just like anything else the z28 is going to be a platform. Put a blower in it and its gonna beat a z06.

Also, z06 doesn't carry the wow factor the new z will have when it's released.

The z/28 isn't aimed towards the z06 either. It's the flagship 2014 release for gm. They aren't worried about the folks that are thinking "why would I get this over that"

Wondering · 12-10-2013, 09:48 AM

I track my Z06,so the answer from me is Z06 all the way....for one simple reason. If I wad up the Z06 getting another just like it can be done in a matter of hours. There are tons of them for sale.

The Z28 will be a much more precious commodity.

12-06-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
11B250 Drives: Corvette Z06 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South FL Posts: 83	Slightly used Z06 vs Z28 for track work? I'm in the market for a ZL1 as I don't need/want a track oriented car because well... I don't track :P but I have been very curious about this question. so I will ask. Looks like a Z28 will be costing around 55-60K and ready to hit the track. you will be taking your car to Nurburing and running 7:30s no problem Then your friend buys a C6 Z06 with very low miles. He takes it to nurburing with you. He runs 7:20s all day. He probably saved a little bit of money too so he can get hookers at night. well... using that example above, why would anyone want a Z28 when it's aimed towards the Z06, yet you can get a slightly used one that will outperform it? Perhaps new vs new, you will definitely see the price difference, and the time diff is negligible at that point, but Z06 isn't even made anymore (unless it's going to be compared against a C7 Z06) Just want to hear thoughts. Again, I don't track cars, and I'm interested in the ZL1 (Sidestepping from a C5 Z06). it was just a question I kept asking myself, so I will ask here for people who have interest in this car. Perhaps you can run many laps with the Z28, where the Z06 will get tired after with it's brakes.

12-06-2013, 05:46 PM	#4
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Because one is a Camaro and the other is not! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

12-07-2013, 02:04 PM	#5
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	I would say it would come down to looks and how you feel about each car and the option of having a brand new car as opposed to a car that has been used. Between the two, I would personally go Z28. __________________

12-07-2013, 03:38 PM	#6
concrete jungle Hitman Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ulysses, Ks Posts: 214 View My Garage	I would get the Z06. It's a totally different monster. I wish I still had mine. __________________ Build your dream one day at a time . . . I did . . . https://www.facebook.com/tonyrowe1966 *Caution ~ side effects may include soiled underwear if trajectory isn't kept straight...

12-07-2013, 10:04 PM	#8
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	If you are not going to track your car, then I would buy the ZL1. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

12-06-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
11B250 Drives: Corvette Z06 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South FL Posts: 83	well I guess, I wasn't the only one asking this question. found a thread answering this question in another thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327698

12-06-2013, 05:09 PM	#3
alcal1084 Drives: 2012 45TH AE SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 553	First off I would say only 1% of people on this forum could run under 8min. At the ring with either car!!!

12-08-2013, 03:16 AM	#10
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	Cuz I want 3 other people in the car with me when I'm running 7:30's on the Ring. __________________

12-08-2013, 04:59 PM	#11
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	The z28 is going to cost way more than 55-60k. Where did you see that? Just like anything else the z28 is going to be a platform. Put a blower in it and its gonna beat a z06. Also, z06 doesn't carry the wow factor the new z will have when it's released. The z/28 isn't aimed towards the z06 either. It's the flagship 2014 release for gm. They aren't worried about the folks that are thinking "why would I get this over that"

12-10-2013, 09:48 AM	#12
Wondering Drives: Z06,GS Vert,Ford GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 278	I track my Z06,so the answer from me is Z06 all the way....for one simple reason. If I wad up the Z06 getting another just like it can be done in a matter of hours. There are tons of them for sale. The Z28 will be a much more precious commodity.