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DeSH · 03-16-2016, 05:08 AM

I like the new interior, but I'm not feeling the looks of the exterior. My ZL1 is in no danger of getting traded, especially if the 6th gen price range is anywhere near $75K.

370zyzfr1 · 03-16-2016, 05:58 AM

No way. There are a few things that look nice but mostly I think the styling is softer.

None of this is a surprise. Same engine as the ctsv. Not that much of an improvement. I like 5th gen better looking on the outside definitely and I like a fee more this about the 6th gen on the inside. 6th gen outside is definitely softer.

Kmax · 03-16-2016, 06:06 AM

Don't care for most of the exterior styling. Between the deprecation of my 2012 vs the cost of the 2017, I can do a lot of mods.

Chevy Runs Deep · 03-16-2016, 06:08 AM

I'll have both, God willing! Keeping the 5th gen forever. Would love the new Z as the next DD tho. This is the 6th gen that speaks to me

Kevlar382 · 03-16-2016, 06:40 AM

Will be interesting to see the price. Still not crazy about the looks but sounds like it will be an incredible car.

MYLSA · 03-16-2016, 06:47 AM

Not feeling it...like others have said for the difference in price (trading my Gen 5 in) I could surpass the 640/640 a lot cheaper and not to be too bias but I like the Gen 5 styling better. More of a muscle car look with attitude. IMHO

Mike-ZL1 · 03-16-2016, 06:53 AM

Wow what were they thinking with that 1990s rear wing

Not impressed at all. They could have done better than that. Interior is ok but how can you sell a 2+2 with no rear seat. If they price it 70+ You would be better off getting CTSV for comfort and resale value. Very disappointed.

370zyzfr1 · 03-16-2016, 06:55 AM

If the cost was in the mid to upper 50s it may be a consideration but no way at 70. Don't get me wrong. I like that it is lighter and has a few more hp but I definitely don't like the looks better. Think it went backwards. I like the 1LE 2017 better concerning looks.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-16-2016, 07:10 AM

No one ever likes the new car that makes theirs look old and dated. Then those are the ones that trade up and say they love this car, it's a keeper, best car I've ever had, etc. It's a cycle.

KaBoom1701 · 03-16-2016, 07:20 AM

The new ZL1 looks cool.

I'd like the newer larger brakes and 10 speed auto. The newer 6spd tranny with the 5th gear not being a OD gear would be nice. And I'd like the PDR.

But at 640hp I'd think most of use would just bolt some mods onto out LSA's to make up the difference.

I beat we could figure how to delete 200lbs from out cars if we wanted to as well.

I'm happy with my 5th Gen ZL1 but this new version is cool and I'm glad to see the name live on.

cal45 · 03-16-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The new ZL1 looks cool.

I'd like the newer larger brakes and 10 speed auto. The newer 6spd tranny with the 5th gear not being a OD gear would be nice. And I'd like the PDR.

But at 640hp I'd think most of use would just bolt some mods onto out LSA's to make up the difference.

I beat we could figure how to delete 200lbs from out cars if we wanted to as well.

I'm happy with my 5th Gen ZL1 but this new version is cool and I'm glad to see the name live on.

If I was in the market and did not have my current 2015 ZL1, I would take a look. But for now, no desire of trading. I'm still liking my '15 and with my current mods it's over 700hp at the crank. That's fine for my daily driver.

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Chrispy · 03-16-2016, 08:21 AM

I think it's a beautiful car but I'm keeping my '15. The 15 is the perfect combination of retro styling and pure muscle car with unreal handling and braking.

If anything I'd pick up a convertible Z06 auto in addition to the ZL1.

One of the biggest issues for me on the sixth gen is how small it is on the inside, especially the back seats. I love carting my kids around in the car.

SlingShot · 03-16-2016, 08:34 AM

I like it !!!

IDEALG · 03-16-2016, 08:37 AM

I'm not a fan of the 6th Gen Body styling but I do love This New ZL1
I like it so much I already have it in my head i'm buying one.

Really like the new hood design and the ground effects
The new power plant is a wow just under the Zo6
And i'm totally digging the front bumper even though i'd thought i would hate it.

I drove a 6th gen and it really is a damn nice car all though it is harder to see out of then the 5th gen. For a stock SS the power is amazing so i can only imagine the ZL1 being that much more Great!

I will be keeping my 2015 ZL1 no matter what because i just love it But the 2017 is on my list.

03-16-2016, 05:58 AM	#16
370zyzfr1 Drives: 2014 Camaro Zl1 Tripple Black! Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 383	No way. There are a few things that look nice but mostly I think the styling is softer. None of this is a surprise. Same engine as the ctsv. Not that much of an improvement. I like 5th gen better looking on the outside definitely and I like a fee more this about the 6th gen on the inside. 6th gen outside is definitely softer. Last edited by 370zyzfr1; 03-16-2016 at 06:59 AM.

03-16-2016, 06:08 AM	#18
Chevy Runs Deep Drives: 2015 BLK 1SS LS3 M6 NPP Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 212	I'll have both, God willing! Keeping the 5th gen forever. Would love the new Z as the next DD tho. This is the 6th gen that speaks to me __________________ 2015 BLK/BLK 1SS LS3 M6, NPP, NAV, Tint 2017 GMC Acadia 1983 Monte Carlo 5.3 LS Swap

03-16-2016, 06:47 AM	#20
MYLSA Drives: 2014 ZL1 6M Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 118	Not feeling it...like others have said for the difference in price (trading my Gen 5 in) I could surpass the 640/640 a lot cheaper and not to be too bias but I like the Gen 5 styling better. More of a muscle car look with attitude. IMHO __________________ 2014 ZL1, 6M, Summit White/Black, Carbon Fiber hood insert 2014 2SS/RS LS3 "sold" ZL1 Exclusive Member

03-16-2016, 06:53 AM	#21
Mike-ZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 354 View My Garage	No way Wow what were they thinking with that 1990s rear wingNot impressed at all. They could have done better than that. Interior is ok but how can you sell a 2+2 with no rear seat. If they price it 70+ You would be better off getting CTSV for comfort and resale value. Very disappointed.

03-16-2016, 07:10 AM	#23
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	No one ever likes the new car that makes theirs look old and dated. Then those are the ones that trade up and say they love this car, it's a keeper, best car I've ever had, etc. It's a cycle. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-16-2016, 05:08 AM	#15
DeSH Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #4801 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 241	I like the new interior, but I'm not feeling the looks of the exterior. My ZL1 is in no danger of getting traded, especially if the 6th gen price range is anywhere near $75K.

03-16-2016, 06:06 AM	#17
Kmax Drives: 2012 ZL1 125HP kit , EIBACH springs Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central MA Posts: 180	Don't care for most of the exterior styling. Between the deprecation of my 2012 vs the cost of the 2017, I can do a lot of mods.

03-16-2016, 06:40 AM	#19
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	Will be interesting to see the price. Still not crazy about the looks but sounds like it will be an incredible car.

03-16-2016, 06:55 AM	#22
370zyzfr1 Drives: 2014 Camaro Zl1 Tripple Black! Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 383	If the cost was in the mid to upper 50s it may be a consideration but no way at 70. Don't get me wrong. I like that it is lighter and has a few more hp but I definitely don't like the looks better. Think it went backwards. I like the 1LE 2017 better concerning looks.

03-16-2016, 07:20 AM	#24
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	The new ZL1 looks cool. I'd like the newer larger brakes and 10 speed auto. The newer 6spd tranny with the 5th gear not being a OD gear would be nice. And I'd like the PDR. But at 640hp I'd think most of use would just bolt some mods onto out LSA's to make up the difference. I beat we could figure how to delete 200lbs from out cars if we wanted to as well. I'm happy with my 5th Gen ZL1 but this new version is cool and I'm glad to see the name live on. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

03-16-2016, 08:21 AM	#26
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	I think it's a beautiful car but I'm keeping my '15. The 15 is the perfect combination of retro styling and pure muscle car with unreal handling and braking. If anything I'd pick up a convertible Z06 auto in addition to the ZL1. One of the biggest issues for me on the sixth gen is how small it is on the inside, especially the back seats. I love carting my kids around in the car.

03-16-2016, 08:34 AM	#27
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I like it !!! __________________

03-16-2016, 08:37 AM	#28
IDEALG Chevy's "Rumble" Best! Drives: 2015 ZL1 6 speed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ideal Garage aka (Grayskull) Fords, nj Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I'm not a fan of the 6th Gen Body styling but I do love This New ZL1 I like it so much I already have it in my head i'm buying one. Really like the new hood design and the ground effects The new power plant is a wow just under the Zo6 And i'm totally digging the front bumper even though i'd thought i would hate it. I drove a 6th gen and it really is a damn nice car all though it is harder to see out of then the 5th gen. For a stock SS the power is amazing so i can only imagine the ZL1 being that much more Great! I will be keeping my 2015 ZL1 no matter what because i just love it But the 2017 is on my list. Last edited by IDEALG; 03-16-2016 at 12:29 PM.