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02-24-2017, 05:46 PM
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     Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
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Camaro ZL1 1LE Frustration
Is anyone else frustrated with the ZL1 1LE announcement?
When I ordered my ZL1, I knew of the possibility of track focused addition to the lineup, but I didn't expect the new car to compete with the ZL1 directly. I was expecting a stripped down version that I wouldn't have been interested in anyway. The new ZL1 1LE has all of the bells and whistles, heated/cooled seats, dual climate control, etc.. as well as much needed wider tires, better looking wheels, red brake calipers, and most importantly better performance. This car is going to compete for the same customers as the regular ZL1, ultimately devaluing all of the ZL1s that their most loyal customers already ordered. This frustrates me especially since I just took a $16,000 value drop on the '16 SS I bought last June. Last edited by travislambert; 02-24-2017 at 06:04 PM. |
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02-24-2017, 05:47 PM
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It doesn't have the A10, so no, not frustrated.
All these parts will be available to those that want to add them.
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02-24-2017, 05:53 PM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
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02-24-2017, 05:55 PM
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      Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Trenton, Michigan
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It's basically a luxury, supercharged Z/28.
and ugly. Probably priced in Z/28 territory as well. |
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02-24-2017, 05:57 PM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Fairmont, WV
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GM has been touting the track capability of the A10, yet they chose a manual for the "ultimate" track car.
I ordered a manual anyway, but I think GM owes the people who ordered the A10 an explanation for their decision. |
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02-24-2017, 05:58 PM
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 Drives: Mitsubishi Evolution X Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: NY/NJ/CT Tri-State
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Yeah, I think there's a good amount of semi sad ZL1 owners who wanted a little more time in the sun with their cars. Other than execution, which I'm sure it does, intention counts for a lot in this market.
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02-24-2017, 06:02 PM
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Who knows, maybe a second one is in my future or a trade up, but I also didn't want to wait any longer .
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02-24-2017, 06:03 PM
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Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NW Arkansas
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Car manufacturers usually step up their game. This is nothing new.
I wouldn't be pissed, the 2017 ZL1 is still a damned beast. |
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02-24-2017, 06:04 PM
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Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa)
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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. |
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02-24-2017, 06:05 PM
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Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Brenham, TX
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If you want the latest and greatest expect to pay. Buy want you want and don't worry about models coming out. GM has people who's job is to make you feel like you do.
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02-24-2017, 06:10 PM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
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If they knew they were going to release a new ZL1 that competes for the same customers as the ZL1 they just released a few months prior they should have at least released pics and specs of the 1LE version before ordering started for the original. At least then their customers would have had the option of waiting for the better car. GMs timing just screwed over a bunch of people, especially the people who ordered/bought a ZL1 with a manual transmission. |
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02-24-2017, 06:11 PM
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You have a 2016 with an LT4 then the ZL1 gets released which you order then the ZL1 1LE gets announced... I am seeing a pattern here. If you put an order in for a ZL1 1LE they'll announced the Z/28 lol.
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02-24-2017, 06:13 PM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
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02-24-2017, 06:17 PM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Fairmont, WV
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People can't even take delivery of a car ordered in the first ordering cycle before a bigger and better version is announced. That is my issue with all of this. Either announce the cars at the same time or wait at least a couple of years between announcements and give people a chance to feel good about the cars they're driving. |
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