2017 ZL1 vs. 2015 Z06?

Jseller · 10-25-2016, 11:11 PM

I'm on the fence... Do I...

1. Buy a 2017 ZL1 for 64K out the door. I could finance it and keep a bulk of the money in investments.

or

2. Buy a 2015 Z06 3lz for 70K cash offer private party deal. The depreciation is already set in. The sticker price 2 years ago was 100K and now I can get one for 70K with less than 2000 miles on it.

Both cars are similar in speed. I like the camaro because it's less "hey everyone look at me" but I like the corvette because I won't be losing a ton of money on the MSRP and buying a new car in the first year from a dealership.

Any advice?

Zeke.Malvo · 10-25-2016, 11:18 PM

Z06. Nuff said.

FNxR3DNECK · 10-25-2016, 11:19 PM

If you can get a ZO6 for under $75k with the ZO7 package 100% do it!!! The ZO7 would be more important to me than 3LZ, but that's just me.

Eric SS · 10-25-2016, 11:20 PM

Z06

DenverTaco07 · 10-25-2016, 11:22 PM

ZL1

GoneBoy · 10-25-2016, 11:40 PM

Yeah, go with whatever your gut says.

tbrennyZL1 · 10-26-2016, 12:28 AM

You might be able to find a 3LZ for that price, highly doubt you can find a 3LZ w/ Z07 package and 2k miles for that price, but if you can I'd pull the trigger on the Z06 immediately!

snackbar64 · 10-26-2016, 01:59 AM

If you plan on tracking that Z06, cooling may be an issue to consider. More heat exchangers have been designed into the ZL1. It's also just as exclusive, if not more so as you seldom see them on the street.

G37Sam · 10-26-2016, 02:58 AM

The A10 on the ZL1 is lightyears ahead of the 8 speed on the Z06 on both upshift and downshift. Cooling on the ZL1 is also a lot better.

The Z06 is still a supercar with more wow factor, the ZL1 is just a faster Camaro.

Zeke.Malvo · 10-26-2016, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

The A10 on the ZL1 is lightyears ahead of the 8 speed on the Z06 on both upshift and downshift. Cooling on the ZL1 is also a lot better.

The Z06 is still a supercar with more wow factor, the ZL1 is just a faster Camaro.

Lightyears is a very bold way of putting it. I haven't seen any direct comparisons of the A8 v A10. Any links?

G37Sam · 10-26-2016, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke.Malvo

Lightyears is a very bold way of putting it. I haven't seen any direct comparisons of the A8 v A10. Any links?

I am speaking out personal experience after having driven the A10 yesterday for a good 2.5 hours, I am literally blown away by the performance of A10. Never thought an Auto could ever perform like this.

hrpiii · 10-26-2016, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

I am speaking out personal experience after having driven the A10 yesterday for a good 2.5 hours, I am literally blown away by the performance of A10. Never thought an Auto could ever perform like this.

Whoa hold on here. You drove it for 2.5 hours yesterday and never thought of once to stop and pick me up to ride with you. That hurts a little, it really does. Sam, you're better than this.

OP, simple answer and great advice from the group. If you are going to truly track the car, the ZL1 is the right choice. If you are getting a nice car to have on weekend and enjoy trips with, the Z06 is the choice.

clanky · 10-26-2016, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

I am speaking out personal experience after having driven the A10 yesterday for a good 2.5 hours, I am literally blown away by the performance of A10. Never thought an Auto could ever perform like this.

Ah man how'd you manage to get a hold of one to drive for 2.5 hours? OP Get the Z06 IMO.

Z_Rocks · 10-26-2016, 08:45 AM

I'd say Z06 if you can get extended warranty. As I had owned Z06, you want to have extended warranty, because it expensive to cover it yourself.

The drive and feel of a Z06 is totally different than a Camaro. Z06 isn't really meant for DD, but Camaro can easily be driven every day. If you're a big and/or heavy person, getting in and out of a Z06 will take a toll on your left knee. You have to be very careful when you get out, because you can twist your knee and get hurt.

Z06 is just awesome to own and drive. It never gets boring. Yes, you will get attention. Dealers will try to rape you, called "Corvette Tax", but it's part of having an awesome car.

I'd go with Z06...

10-25-2016, 11:11 PM	#1
Jseller Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 17	2017 ZL1 vs. 2015 Z06? I'm on the fence... Do I... 1. Buy a 2017 ZL1 for 64K out the door. I could finance it and keep a bulk of the money in investments. or 2. Buy a 2015 Z06 3lz for 70K cash offer private party deal. The depreciation is already set in. The sticker price 2 years ago was 100K and now I can get one for 70K with less than 2000 miles on it. Both cars are similar in speed. I like the camaro because it's less "hey everyone look at me" but I like the corvette because I won't be losing a ton of money on the MSRP and buying a new car in the first year from a dealership. Any advice?

10-25-2016, 11:18 PM	#2
Zeke.Malvo Drives: 1969 Mustang MaCh1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SJ Posts: 835	Z06. Nuff said. __________________ 1969 Pro-Touring MaCh 1 - CHP 427w 10.8 comp - 3140 lbs. - 460 rwhp / 490 rwtq T56 Magnum \|\| 14" 6 piston front / 13" 4 piston rear Wilwood brakes \|\| Hydraulic clutch \|\| 9" Detroit Locker \|\| TCP Coilovers \|\| Forgeline Wheels 18x10 275/35 front, 19x12 325/30 rear

10-25-2016, 11:19 PM	#3
FNxR3DNECK Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 2,495	If you can get a ZO6 for under $75k with the ZO7 package 100% do it!!! The ZO7 would be more important to me than 3LZ, but that's just me.

10-25-2016, 11:20 PM	#4
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	Z06

10-25-2016, 11:22 PM	#5
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	ZL1

10-25-2016, 11:40 PM	#6
GoneBoy Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 410	Yeah, go with whatever your gut says.

10-26-2016, 12:28 AM	#7
tbrennyZL1 Drives: Corvette Z06 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 126	You might be able to find a 3LZ for that price, highly doubt you can find a 3LZ w/ Z07 package and 2k miles for that price, but if you can I'd pull the trigger on the Z06 immediately!

10-26-2016, 01:59 AM	#8
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	If you plan on tracking that Z06, cooling may be an issue to consider. More heat exchangers have been designed into the ZL1. It's also just as exclusive, if not more so as you seldom see them on the street.

10-26-2016, 02:58 AM	#9
G37Sam Drives: 2019 ZL1 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 64	The A10 on the ZL1 is lightyears ahead of the 8 speed on the Z06 on both upshift and downshift. Cooling on the ZL1 is also a lot better. The Z06 is still a supercar with more wow factor, the ZL1 is just a faster Camaro.

10-26-2016, 08:45 AM	#14
Z_Rocks Drives: everyone crazy... Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,109	I'd say Z06 if you can get extended warranty. As I had owned Z06, you want to have extended warranty, because it expensive to cover it yourself. The drive and feel of a Z06 is totally different than a Camaro. Z06 isn't really meant for DD, but Camaro can easily be driven every day. If you're a big and/or heavy person, getting in and out of a Z06 will take a toll on your left knee. You have to be very careful when you get out, because you can twist your knee and get hurt. Z06 is just awesome to own and drive. It never gets boring. Yes, you will get attention. Dealers will try to rape you, called "Corvette Tax", but it's part of having an awesome car. I'd go with Z06...

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