Possibly selling Z06 for ZL1 - thoughts
12-12-2019, 01:27 PM
#41
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Hi. If I might offer my own same experience: I traded my 15 ZO6 in on a ZL1. Had it for 5 months and bought another ZO6. Talk about negative equity! And given how the C7 values have tanked due to the C8 coming, you might want to hold on. Anyway, the only Camaro i would consider is a ZL1 1LE. They come in auto's now but didn't at the time i was looking. The gray one's are quite menacing! But do what makes you happy. U only live once....Also, had a CTSV too, a hell of a car and quite the "sleeper". Most don't know what they are. Truely something to consider if u can find one.
12-12-2019, 02:51 PM
#42
The ZL1 is a very nice car, and if you're wanting an auto is definately the way to go. Same engine as the Z06 and the ZL1 just looks menacing. DO NOT let anyone convince you to get an A8 Z06. I had an A8 model before my M7Z I have now and it was pure garbage. Though there is no way it's going to be an even swap for your car. It's going to be your car value plus $10K easy.
12-12-2019, 02:54 PM
#43
That is one of those beauty is in the eye questions. Personally I love my 3LZ A8 Vert and would never consider owning a camaro (did own a '67 SS 396 back when I was a young Marine, a long time ago). If/when I get out of my Z car it will probably be to move up to a 911 Turbo S or a McLaren or possibly a Red 458 Spider.
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12-12-2019, 05:38 PM
#44
12-12-2019, 07:06 PM
#45
My ZL1 was an auto. I too live in so. Florida. Too many people to be shifting all the time! The good thing about the standard ZL1 opposed to the 1le are the the additional options available to it. Example, sunroof and carbon fibre trim. Mine had both. You're limited on the 1le. Also, my current ZO6 is an auto and it's far from "garbage " or"junk". The car is extremely quick!
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12-12-2019, 07:19 PM
#46
I'll be retired soon and will have to get another "daily" driver if you will. I don't drive my vette to work but it's otherwise a grocery getter. My 91 454ss gets about 10mpg so it's not very practical. So I will get another pickup or a ZL1 1LE(auto). Vettes tires don't last to long but the mpg is great.
12-12-2019, 08:14 PM
#47
Melting Slicks
My ZL1 was an auto. I too live in so. Florida. Too many people to be shifting all the time! The good thing about the standard ZL1 opposed to the 1le are the the additional options available to it. Example, sunroof and carbon fibre trim. Mine had both. You're limited on the 1le. Also, my current ZO6 is an auto and it's far from "garbage " or"junk". The car is extremely quick!
12-12-2019, 10:11 PM
#48
Drifting
i doubt the AC is better on GM’s Camaro vs a Vette.
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12-16-2019, 03:46 PM
#49
The CTS-V was my track car until I got the Z06 and never really had any issues with the A8. I find it does better in heavier cars, in my 18' sierra w/ 6.2, it is smoother than the 4L60E in my 01 silverado.
As far as the A10 I drove in that Zl1 vs my CTS-V w/ the A8, I can say that the A10 shifts faster than the A8 but marginally so. I found the A10 hunted for gears (in the mountains atleast) far more than the A8 which was really annoying. Not to mention, when you punch it the delay is marginally higher as it drops through the gears to rocket off.
I wouldn't rule out the CTS-V just because of the A8
12-16-2019, 04:05 PM
#50
I too had a ctsv3 A8 and currently have a M7 Z06, A8 Z06 and an M6 Zl1 (2018). The A8 in my V3 was a joke, the A8 in my 17z is a joke and no fun. My modded C7Z M7 is where it’s at and truth be told I absolutely hate the M6 in my Zl1 and will be dumping that and getting an A10! I got so disgusted with the auto’s in gm’s performamce line up that I made a mistake and opted for the M6 in the Zl1 instead of the better A10. Get the A10 Zl1 and don’t look back!
Last edited by c6txvette; 12-16-2019 at 04:10 PM.
12-19-2019, 01:29 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
I love the looks and stats of the ZL1 but I prefer the lighter Z06 and although I'm not young, I still can get in and out of the Z06 fairly easily.
12-19-2019, 01:38 PM
#52
I too had a ctsv3 A8 and currently have a M7 Z06, A8 Z06 and an M6 Zl1 (2018). The A8 in my V3 was a joke, the A8 in my 17z is a joke and no fun. My modded C7Z M7 is where it’s at and truth be told I absolutely hate the M6 in my Zl1 and will be dumping that and getting an A10! I got so disgusted with the auto’s in gm’s performamce line up that I made a mistake and opted for the M6 in the Zl1 instead of the better A10. Get the A10 Zl1 and don’t look back!
