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Old 08-25-2021, 06:17 PM   #1
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So I was just thinking would it be worth it? I have a 2018 ZLE with 4300 miles. Still have 3 years and 2 months bumper to bumper coverage. Car was built 6/25/18, 2019 started production just a few weeks later so no concerns but would it be worth it to sell and order a 2022 ZLE? I think I will have a ZLE in the garage for many years to come but wondering if it would worth it? Or just be happy with what I have. I really love the car now.
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Old 08-25-2021, 06:22 PM   #2
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my buddy did it a year or so ago only reason was to get the warranty and he wanted to change colors
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Old 08-25-2021, 06:25 PM   #3
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So I was just thinking would it be worth it? I have a 2018 ZLE with 4300 miles. Still have 3 years and 2 months bumper to bumper coverage. Car was built 6/25/18, 2019 started production just a few weeks later so no concerns but would it be worth it to sell and order a 2022 ZLE? I think I will have a ZLE in the garage for many years to come but wondering if it would worth it? Or just be happy with what I have. I really love the car now.
I can't think of a valid reason unless you're worried about the oil pump failing, you want the new tail lights and the rearview camera.
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Old 08-25-2021, 06:32 PM   #4
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I’ve wondered the same thing.
What worries me is I love my car so much and it hasn’t given me a problem at all. I grow attached to my vehicles that are just studs. My older Suburban was like this, as funny as this is to read I’m sure.
I’m afraid if I let this one go the next one might not quite feel right or worse be a turd or unreliable.
And I’ve been a licensed tech for over 25 years. Still if something works sooo good for me I find it tough to let go.
I replaced my Suburban with an Escalade. The Escalade is nice. The mighty Burban rode better, towed better, lacks in power but was definitely a better SUV.
I like the idea of a new warranty and fresh low mileage……. But then I think of new machinery we have replaced with old, only to wish you had the old back.
Know what I mean?
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Old 08-25-2021, 06:38 PM   #5
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I can't think of a valid reason unless you're worried about the oil pump failing, you want the new tail lights and the rearview camera.
I can't imagine they changed the oil pump a few weeks after my car was built and I still have over 3 years of bumper to bumper. But I guess you never know. When my warranty is over I'll probably do a cam and heads anyway and upgrade the oil pump regardless but just toying with the idea. My car is Mosaic black, the only change I would probably make would be the cherry red tint coat.
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Old 08-25-2021, 06:41 PM   #6
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I’ve wondered the same thing.
What worries me is I love my car so much and it hasn’t given me a problem at all. I grow attached to my vehicles that are just studs. My older Suburban was like this, as funny as this is to read I’m sure.
I’m afraid if I let this one go the next one might not quite feel right or worse be a turd or unreliable.
And I’ve been a licensed tech for over 25 years. Still if something works sooo good for me I find it tough to let go.
I replaced my Suburban with an Escalade. The Escalade is nice. The mighty Burban rode better, towed better, lacks in power but was definitely a better SUV.
I like the idea of a new warranty and fresh low mileage……. But then I think of new machinery we have replaced with old, only to wish you had the old back.
Know what I mean?
Funny I feel the same way and actually did the same thing with my amazing 3/4 ton suburban. Sold it and bought a Escalade that gave me a few issues. My Camaro has been flawless and have the same worries.
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Old 08-26-2021, 08:45 AM   #7
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I’ve wondered the same thing.
What worries me is I love my car so much and it hasn’t given me a problem at all. I grow attached to my vehicles that are just studs. My older Suburban was like this, as funny as this is to read I’m sure.
I’m afraid if I let this one go the next one might not quite feel right or worse be a turd or unreliable.
And I’ve been a licensed tech for over 25 years. Still if something works sooo good for me I find it tough to let go.
I replaced my Suburban with an Escalade. The Escalade is nice. The mighty Burban rode better, towed better, lacks in power but was definitely a better SUV.
I like the idea of a new warranty and fresh low mileage……. But then I think of new machinery we have replaced with old, only to wish you had the old back.
Know what I mean?
I'm in a similar boat, to a lesser degree.

Even if I could get the price I would want, I get attached (lame - I know), and, like you, haven't had any problems. I've had a single warranty item (replaced a seat cover back) and that's it. As far as I'm concerned, I took GM's car, and made it how I thought it should come, and it's about as perfect as I could want. I still have a couple smaller things in mind to do, but nothing Earth shattering. The car might have a couple idiosyncrasies, but it's like a personality to me, and I like that. Hell - I named him on the 500-mile drive from the dealership to home. LAME. OK. But that's me, and I can't escape that, LOL...
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Old 08-26-2021, 08:48 AM   #8
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I did just that. Traded in my 19 ZLE for a 2022 ZLE in Rapid Blue. With the crazy used car market and the tax benefits, I'll be in in a brand new vehicle for $220 haahhaaha! The only drawback for me is that they wanted my car immediately and I have to wait for the 22 to be built. I can wait.
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Old 08-26-2021, 11:21 AM   #9
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So I was just thinking would it be worth it? I have a 2018 ZLE with 4300 miles. Still have 3 years and 2 months bumper to bumper coverage. Car was built 6/25/18, 2019 started production just a few weeks later so no concerns but would it be worth it to sell and order a 2022 ZLE? I think I will have a ZLE in the garage for many years to come but wondering if it would worth it? Or just be happy with what I have. I really love the car now.
At 4300 miles on a 2018 you don’t even drive the car so it’s pointless. The new one is just going to burn a hole in your garage floor like this one is.
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Old 08-26-2021, 11:24 AM   #10
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Do what you want pauly! If you want new then sell or trade your 2018 and drive on. If I were you I would buy the last year ZLE but it’s totally up to you. I’m keeping my 2017 ZL1 because I don’t have the money to upgrade to a new ZL1 and don’t have the desire to do so either. Good luck to you.��
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Old 08-26-2021, 12:07 PM   #11
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At 4300 miles on a 2018 you don’t even drive the car so it’s pointless. The new one is just going to burn a hole in your garage floor like this one is.
Can always count on a dagger throw when looking for opinions. I actually drive it about twice a week when the weather is nice. I just have other cars that I also enjoy. Thats why the miles are low. Mile correction I just changed the oil today and its 4900 not 4300.

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Old 08-26-2021, 01:15 PM   #12
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Do what you want pauly! If you want new then sell or trade your 2018 and drive on. If I were you I would buy the last year ZLE but it’s totally up to you. I’m keeping my 2017 ZL1 because I don’t have the money to upgrade to a new ZL1 and don’t have the desire to do so either. Good luck to you.��
This is the longest I have ever kept a car. I love driving it and hopefully I will always have one in the garage. I just don't know if its worth it.
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Old 08-26-2021, 01:54 PM   #13
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Can always count on a dagger throw when looking for opinions. I actually drive it about twice a week when the weather is nice. I just have other cars that I also enjoy. Thats why the miles are low. Mile correction I just changed the oil today and its 4900 not 4300.
Wasn’t meant that way. You don’t really drive it. That’s basically 1.5k a year, and if your only real concern is warranty it’s silly with those miles.

I just turned 29k on my 19, but i drive mine, taken it to Florida twice, events etc. But mines modded and I paid it off after a year.

IMO if you want another color, new tail lights and the new car nostalgia (which wears off quick) then I say go for it.

Otherwise I say mod the shit out of it and really enjoy it
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Old 08-26-2021, 02:52 PM   #14
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Wasn’t meant that way. You don’t really drive it. That’s basically 1.5k a year, and if your only real concern is warranty it’s silly with those miles.

I just turned 29k on my 19, but i drive mine, taken it to Florida twice, events etc. But mines modded and I paid it off after a year.

IMO if you want another color, new tail lights and the new car nostalgia (which wears off quick) then I say go for it.

Otherwise I say mod the shit out of it and really enjoy it
Wow you do really drive it, thats awesome. I only travel for work twice a week but its 170 miles round trip and with a ZLE it would literally take almost a tank every trip. My Z06 gets 26 mpg when Im on the highway and I take it on good weather days. I should just mod it when my warranty is up but thats still over 3 years bumper to bumper remaining.
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