[ZR1] Thoughts after selling my ZR1 for a Z/28
03-25-2017, 02:00 PM
#22
Drifting
Excellent post, OP.
Sounds like you've made a vehicle purchase based on much critical thinking about your driving experiences and the vehicle qualities that bring you driving pleasure, in my books, excellent characteristics of a true car enthusiast.
I wish you many miles of driving pleasure.
Sounds like you've made a vehicle purchase based on much critical thinking about your driving experiences and the vehicle qualities that bring you driving pleasure, in my books, excellent characteristics of a true car enthusiast.
I wish you many miles of driving pleasure.
03-25-2017, 04:52 PM
#23
Excellent post, OP.
Sounds like you've made a vehicle purchase based on much critical thinking about your driving experiences and the vehicle qualities that bring you driving pleasure, in my books, excellent characteristics of a true car enthusiast.
I wish you many miles of driving pleasure.
Sounds like you've made a vehicle purchase based on much critical thinking about your driving experiences and the vehicle qualities that bring you driving pleasure, in my books, excellent characteristics of a true car enthusiast.
I wish you many miles of driving pleasure.
03-25-2017, 05:58 PM
#24
Race Director
OP, those cars are a bargain if you're into having a track biased bad *** camaro (from the factory).
Having said that, when i was younger i had camaros and mustangs.. when i grew up I bought Corvettes and unless i'm looking for two toys and only had room for one? It will always be a Corvette. these cars are like a superhero uniform you don't drive it... you wear it!! the Camaro starts as a 25k car.. and is available with a 4cyl.. that in itself just turns me way off. not to mention ride height and maneuverability. nothing changes direction like a vette. NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Having said that, when i was younger i had camaros and mustangs.. when i grew up I bought Corvettes and unless i'm looking for two toys and only had room for one? It will always be a Corvette. these cars are like a superhero uniform you don't drive it... you wear it!! the Camaro starts as a 25k car.. and is available with a 4cyl.. that in itself just turns me way off. not to mention ride height and maneuverability. nothing changes direction like a vette. NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Last edited by 23/C8Z; 03-25-2017 at 06:00 PM.
03-26-2017, 12:47 PM
#25
Le Mans Master
I test drove a '14 Z/28 before I ultimately purchased my '08 Z06. It's an amazing car and really wanted to buy it. It was just a little out of the range I wanted to spend and the wife wanted me to get a Corvette.
If I had the means, I'd own a Z/28 and my Z06.
If I had the means, I'd own a Z/28 and my Z06.
03-27-2017, 03:28 PM
#26
It's only been three weeks and I really miss the ZR1.......love the Z/28 but the ZR1 is truly a supercar. I need to figure out in a few years how to keep the Z/28 and get a ZR1 back in my garage.....
04-02-2017, 08:10 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Hey folks, not much to this thread other than to give you my thoughts after selling my 09' ZR1 and getting a 2015 Z/28. I'll start by saying while I don't regret my decision (well, maybe a little) I do miss the ZR1.
My ZR1 was absolutely cherry, immaculate, flawless.....just an amazingly gorgeous car. The reason I sold it is because I've just always wanted a Z/28 for the uniqueness and rarity of the car. I knew I was giving up straight line performance but that wasn't enough of a priority for me not to sell it.
I will say that I was almost sick to my stomach when I watched the new owner drive away in the ZR1. My first thought was, "What the hell did I just do?" The ZR1 is just such a fabulous car in every way......supercar performance, but can be driven every day. Very, very smooth, but unleash the beast and she'll rip any road apart. I was pretty bummed the whole day after I sold the car.
You all know about the ZR1 so nothing more to say.....on to the Z/28.
I'll just get it out of the way, as I mentioned above, a Z/28 is nowhere near a ZR1 in straight line acceleration. It's not slow by any means, but there's no comparison with power at any rpm. What I do love about the Z/28 is how quickly it revs.
Surprisingly, I prefer the exhaust note of the Z/28. I pulled the fuze and it's just so raw and badass sounding. Like a NASCAR. The ZR1 has a great sound also (I had the mild to wild switch on mine), but the Z/28 is just more aggressive.
Handling is pretty close. They both handle phenomenally. One other thing that's shocking....for a car that weighs 500lbs more than a ZR1, the Z/28 steering feels lighter and transitions back and forth are smoother.
The Z/28 beats you up pretty good with its stiff suspension. I do wish it had the magnetic shocks like the ZR1 so I could dial in tour or sport mode. There is a tour/sport option in the Z/28, but it's misleading, it doesn't soften the suspension in any way.
I much prefer the Z/28 short throw shifter. Very precise and super fun. I really like the ZR1 shifter, but the throw is noticeably longer.
Subjective stuff: Appearance I think is really close. They are both badass looking cars. Different obviously but awesome in their own ways. I don't really care about this, but I get about the same number of thumbs up and questions at gas stations with the ZR1 and the Z/28. One thing I will say that the Z/28 has that the ZR1 can't match, and this is very subjective, is the rawness of the car. You can tell the Z/28 was built for one purpose, the track. It's actually an ok street car, drives fine, though again the suspension is a bit stiff. This is where I think the Z/28 is more "me" in the sense that I really like the simplicity of the car. No HUD, manual seats, spartan interior (it's a standard Camaro interior which is fine). It translates to a more visceral connected feel when driving the car. If there was ever a "drivers car" so to speak, then the Z/28 is it. The ZR1 is so smooth, almost too smooth for me (this is so subjective that it's one of those things that for some folks would drive them AWAY from the Z/28, but for me I wanted the raw/aggressive experience).
Again, not much point to this post other than hopefully some interesting reading. In a way this is cathartic for me. I do miss the ZR1, especially the power......man that car is a missile. I did not intend for this to be a "Z/28 vs ZR1" in the sense that one is better than the other. I don't think one is better than the other. They are different cars with a different feel while driving them. I wish I had the means to have them both. I will say this, if I ever go back to a Vette I will be looking for another ZR1. You all own a very special car. Don't let go of them lightly, you might regret it.
My ZR1 was absolutely cherry, immaculate, flawless.....just an amazingly gorgeous car. The reason I sold it is because I've just always wanted a Z/28 for the uniqueness and rarity of the car. I knew I was giving up straight line performance but that wasn't enough of a priority for me not to sell it.
I will say that I was almost sick to my stomach when I watched the new owner drive away in the ZR1. My first thought was, "What the hell did I just do?" The ZR1 is just such a fabulous car in every way......supercar performance, but can be driven every day. Very, very smooth, but unleash the beast and she'll rip any road apart. I was pretty bummed the whole day after I sold the car.
You all know about the ZR1 so nothing more to say.....on to the Z/28.
I'll just get it out of the way, as I mentioned above, a Z/28 is nowhere near a ZR1 in straight line acceleration. It's not slow by any means, but there's no comparison with power at any rpm. What I do love about the Z/28 is how quickly it revs.
Surprisingly, I prefer the exhaust note of the Z/28. I pulled the fuze and it's just so raw and badass sounding. Like a NASCAR. The ZR1 has a great sound also (I had the mild to wild switch on mine), but the Z/28 is just more aggressive.
Handling is pretty close. They both handle phenomenally. One other thing that's shocking....for a car that weighs 500lbs more than a ZR1, the Z/28 steering feels lighter and transitions back and forth are smoother.
The Z/28 beats you up pretty good with its stiff suspension. I do wish it had the magnetic shocks like the ZR1 so I could dial in tour or sport mode. There is a tour/sport option in the Z/28, but it's misleading, it doesn't soften the suspension in any way.
I much prefer the Z/28 short throw shifter. Very precise and super fun. I really like the ZR1 shifter, but the throw is noticeably longer.
Subjective stuff: Appearance I think is really close. They are both badass looking cars. Different obviously but awesome in their own ways. I don't really care about this, but I get about the same number of thumbs up and questions at gas stations with the ZR1 and the Z/28. One thing I will say that the Z/28 has that the ZR1 can't match, and this is very subjective, is the rawness of the car. You can tell the Z/28 was built for one purpose, the track. It's actually an ok street car, drives fine, though again the suspension is a bit stiff. This is where I think the Z/28 is more "me" in the sense that I really like the simplicity of the car. No HUD, manual seats, spartan interior (it's a standard Camaro interior which is fine). It translates to a more visceral connected feel when driving the car. If there was ever a "drivers car" so to speak, then the Z/28 is it. The ZR1 is so smooth, almost too smooth for me (this is so subjective that it's one of those things that for some folks would drive them AWAY from the Z/28, but for me I wanted the raw/aggressive experience).
Again, not much point to this post other than hopefully some interesting reading. In a way this is cathartic for me. I do miss the ZR1, especially the power......man that car is a missile. I did not intend for this to be a "Z/28 vs ZR1" in the sense that one is better than the other. I don't think one is better than the other. They are different cars with a different feel while driving them. I wish I had the means to have them both. I will say this, if I ever go back to a Vette I will be looking for another ZR1. You all own a very special car. Don't let go of them lightly, you might regret it.
04-02-2017, 08:55 PM
#34
If GM will pay for it then I will do that, however, to my knowledge they still don't acknowledge the head issue? Powertrain warranty is good through 2020. I don't plan to alter the engine in any way. It will remain 100% stock. After that I'll purchase an extended warranty.
Last edited by z06vettewannabe; 04-02-2017 at 09:53 PM.
04-26-2017, 10:55 AM
#35
Realizing just how amazing the ZR1 is after selling it. Love the Z/28, but there is nothing like a ZR1.....Supercar performance that you can drive every day. Refinement, looks and power that's incomparable......pure perfection! I really, really miss it......
04-26-2017, 11:07 AM
#36
Burning Brakes
Sounds like some regrets setting in. Oh well, you can always sell the Z/28 and get back onto a ZR1 - it's only money. I have my eye on a ZR1 I would like to have, but need to be contented with my modded C6Z, which is probably just as fast. And lately confused again on whether I would want a C6 ZR1 or a C7 Z06 since they are very close in price now for used ones. Tough call, but I think most would opt for the C7 Z06. The only way to know for sure is to drive them both I think. However, the ZR1 has that cool, rare factor that the C7 Z06 will never have and it has a better chance of appreciating in value down the road. On the other hand, the much nicer interior, advancement in technology and the massive torque of the LT4 it alluring.
04-26-2017, 12:32 PM
#37
Sounds like some regrets setting in. Oh well, you can always sell the Z/28 and get back onto a ZR1 - it's only money. I have my eye on a ZR1 I would like to have, but need to be contented with my modded C6Z, which is probably just as fast. And lately confused again on whether I would want a C6 ZR1 or a C7 Z06 since they are very close in price now for used ones. Tough call, but I think most would opt for the C7 Z06. The only way to know for sure is to drive them both I think. However, the ZR1 has that cool, rare factor that the C7 Z06 will never have and it has a better chance of appreciating in value down the road. On the other hand, the much nicer interior, advancement in technology and the massive torque of the LT4 it alluring.
04-26-2017, 01:12 PM
#38
Pro
Now that I've owned the Z/28 for a couple of months it's not so much regret, it's more just recognizing how awesome the ZR1 is. I take comfort knowing that ZR1s will be available to buy years from now, and more important, the type of folks that own these cars (enthusiasts) take care of them. I love my Z/28, it's just a matter of figuring out how/when I can get another ZR1 in my garage. I've sat in C7s (including the Z06) and while I do like the interior, the exclusivity of the ZR1 makes it more special (I read another comment about getting a C7 Z06). There are a million Z06s running around, but VERY few ZR1s. Same with the Z/28. Plus, there is a beautiful simplicity about the lines on a C6 Widebody that, for me at least, makes it a better looking car than the C7s (the C7 Z06/Grand Sport are badass looking too). I think I just need to admit I have a car problem.....
Both are sweet but Vette over a Camaro any day. Get back into one if you can!
Last edited by Can'tHave2MuchHP; 04-26-2017 at 01:13 PM.
04-26-2017, 01:52 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
Now that I've owned the Z/28 for a couple of months it's not so much regret, it's more just recognizing how awesome the ZR1 is. I take comfort knowing that ZR1s will be available to buy years from now, and more important, the type of folks that own these cars (enthusiasts) take care of them. I love my Z/28, it's just a matter of figuring out how/when I can get another ZR1 in my garage. I've sat in C7s (including the Z06) and while I do like the interior, the exclusivity of the ZR1 makes it more special (I read another comment about getting a C7 Z06). There are a million Z06s running around, but VERY few ZR1s. Same with the Z/28. Plus, there is a beautiful simplicity about the lines on a C6 Widebody that, for me at least, makes it a better looking car than the C7s (the C7 Z06/Grand Sport are badass looking too). I think I just need to admit I have a car problem.....
04-26-2017, 02:15 PM
#40
I personally would say the Z28 is a downgrade in every way...And I only say that to point out that the ZR1 does everything better except for maybe rarity, but as you said, the ZR1 is ultra rare too. I would have done the 2017 ZL1 over the old Z28 any day, runs a faster time, much faster in a straight line, comfortable, better interior than the ZR1 etc.
Both are sweet but Vette over a Camaro any day. Get back into one if you can!
Both are sweet but Vette over a Camaro any day. Get back into one if you can!