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Old 07-05-2020, 11:51 AM   #1
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C8 or ZL1

Hypothetical - If someone was going to give you a C8 z51 or a Camaro ZL1 (with A10 trans) and that would be your only sports car for the next 10 years, which would you pick and why?
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Old 07-05-2020, 12:03 PM   #2
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My knee jerk reaction is to say the C8 Z51. While plenty capable, I wouldn’t want to own it for 10 years. Only because of the impending Z06. With that being said, I was never a fan of the ZL1 so, this is kind of a catch 22. I think if I was legit stuck with it for 10 years, I’d take the ZL1—just because of how easy it is to modify and make power.
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Old 07-05-2020, 12:43 PM   #3
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Neither it would have to be a manual if I was keeping it but if I could sell it right away and get what I want it would be the c8
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Old 07-05-2020, 12:51 PM   #4
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I’m trying to own both. Unfortunately, my order status for a C8 HTC is sitting at 1100 so I’m going to have to wait for a 2021 build.
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Old 07-05-2020, 12:55 PM   #5
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Neither it would have to be a manual if I was keeping it but if I could sell it right away and get what I want it would be the c8
Easy, ZL1 But make mine a base M6 also but would keep the ZL1. The choice between 2 autos (both cool for autos though) is no choice for me.

I picked the ZL1 because it is just about as fast, almost as good on a racetrack, easier (I think) to get in and out of, the ZL1 is a better long distance all day GT car (again I think), and it is somewhat useful as a car. So I pick more car over toy. Plus you can buy a ZL1 much cheaper. I also think the C8 will also be a depreciation magnet once C8s become more common. Of course the ZL1s also depreciate like a rock. So if I was making that choice it would be a lightly used M6 ZL1 for mid to high $40sk vs a new C8. Easy choice. I would use the money I saved to tour the world once we solve Covid 19.

But then I picked an M6 LT1 over an A10 ZL1. So I am an outlier.
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Old 07-05-2020, 12:55 PM   #6
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ZL1.

The C8 is an incredible car, but I hate the center console setup, and it would drive me crazy. Also, having had a C6 'Vette, the ZL1 is far better to live with day to day, and a better GT car without giving up much at all on the track.
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Old 07-05-2020, 01:38 PM   #7
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ZL-1,because maintenance on a mid engine car might turn out to be a costly nightmare,and im retiring soon.
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Old 07-05-2020, 01:52 PM   #8
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Lack of a manual is exactly why I won't be buying a C8 in the foreseeable future.
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Old 07-05-2020, 03:00 PM   #9
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Old 07-05-2020, 03:37 PM   #10
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I love both vehicles, but I would probably choose the C8 because it performs better and has a far superior interior.
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Old 07-05-2020, 03:45 PM   #11
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ZL1 over C8

C8 Z06 (upcoming) over ZL1
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Old 07-05-2020, 03:46 PM   #12
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I'm going ZL1 and because I own one. IMO the Corvette has now become another Eu sports car. I'm not knocking it, it's a fabulous car.
I would take the vette if you were talking about a c7 ZR1.
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Old 07-05-2020, 04:23 PM   #13
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ZL1 A10 1LE.

C8 is an awesome car, but I get the most joy when the little ones are in the back with me.
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