05-07-2024, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011
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Saying Farwell to the Camaro Community
It's with mixed emotions that I say farewell to the Camaro5/6 community.
Today I traded in my 2017 Camaro ZL1 for a 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The CT5-V Blackwing with 6 spd manual transmission is the only car I would trade my ZL! in on. I found one this weekend at a local high-end performance dealer about 10 minutes from my house. It has 9500 miles and 33 months of bumper-to-bumper warranty left. I have been a member of the Camaro 5/6 Forums since July of 2011. The '17 ZL1 was my fourth Camaro. Before the '17, I owned two Camaro 2SS convertibles (2011 and 2012) and one 2013 ZL1 Convertible. I've had a vested interest in the Camaro Community over these past 13 years. I wish everyone on these forums all the best. The Camaro, especially the ZL1 will always have a fond spot in my heart. I truly enjoyed every minute of owning a Camaro. Now it's on to the Cadillac V forums.
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05-07-2024, 06:39 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020
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4 door ZL1. Nothing wrong with that.
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05-07-2024, 07:28 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Palm City Fl
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Cool car, good luck with it.
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05-07-2024, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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05-07-2024, 07:46 PM | #5 |
NYTMARE23
Drives: Black 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2022
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Cadillacs and 4 doors(unless SUV'S or Trucks) aren't my cup of tea personally, but HEY!!?? It doesn't matter what I think! . If it's what YOU like and want, then THAT'S what matters!. Good luck, enjoy it and thanks for being a Camaro enthusiast for as long as you have been!
Take care!!
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05-07-2024, 08:11 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023
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You can always come back and give us updates with your latest and greatest, they do share a lot of parts.
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05-07-2024, 08:34 PM | #7 |
Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012
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nice trade...unique color combination too! Good luck with the Blackwing!
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'21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60'
'17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold) |
05-07-2024, 09:03 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021
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Sweet looking Blackwing! Congrats! And a manual at that. Those have to be pretty rare.
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05-07-2024, 09:06 PM | #9 |
Having FUN in the SUN...
Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022
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Loser...
HAHA, Just kidding... Great choice! That is the car I have in mind next also! Any mods planned yet?
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05-07-2024, 10:52 PM | #10 |
Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013
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They are one of a few cars I consider special. Nice color and manual, congrats!
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05-08-2024, 01:24 AM | #11 |
ZL1 Driver
Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009
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Congratulations. Drive it in good health. How many miles on the Camaro? Was it all original? Any oil pump issues? Was your trade-in value high?
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05-08-2024, 05:40 AM | #12 |
Drives: 2023 ZL1 - Modified All Bolt On's Join Date: Dec 2022
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Once part of the Camaro Community ALWAYS part of the Camaro Community! That is one Heck of a sweet ride! You've been a great contributor around these forums! So, don't let a different set of wheels change that! I know for one, I've learned a lot from your posts! Take Care!
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2023 ZL1 Auto - CSP 2" Long Tubes by Stainless Works | Gesi G-Sport High Flow CATs | Stainless Works Legend NPP Axle Back | Roto-Fab Big Gulp | Kong NM103mm | Kong X-Port | Griptech 2.3" Upper | ATI Super Damper w/9.45" (18%) Lower | TooHigh PSI Port Injection w/Siemens 875cc Injectors | Brisk RR14S Plugs | Granatelli Malevolent Coil Packs | Katech Low Profile Billet Valve Covers | Katech Duel Fuel Pump System | MightyMouse Wild 1000HP CC | DSX Flex Fuel Kit | DSX Billet Lid | DMS 2gal Fender Tank | Unlocked T93 TCM | NT555R2's 285/305 | Katech Tuned | Straight E85 = 784rwhp / 678rwtq @ 19psi
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05-08-2024, 06:02 AM | #13 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017
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The V is a hell of a car. Great choice. Enjoy it!
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05-08-2024, 06:53 AM | #14 |
Faster!!!
Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020
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One of the few worthy and bad azz 4 doors on the planet! Enjoy that beast!
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