Originally Posted by skinner1961

Gm has stated factory Z51 brakes will last approx 20000 miles with no track use at a replacement cost of $2500, and the extra clearance is no different cause the non Z51 does not have the center gound spoiler on the front, Sve your money its the same car with less maintenance

Originally Posted by Dan12

Dealer tried to talk me out of the Z51 package. They had one of each in the show room so it wasn't an availability issue. He said he tested both in Nevada during GM training and didn't think it was that much of a difference. He also said the non would give a much better ride.

I was set on Z51 just because its more performance but don't plan to track the car.

What do you guys think?

If this was posted sorry, a Z51 search brings up 1000's of posts.