harmonyp

Wow, does it feel great to be back in a vette.

Went from a Base C6 into a Gen5 Camaro ZL1. Absolutely LOVED the car. Was so close to the perfect 80 mile a day, 2 hr round trip commuter. Excess of smooth power, super comfortable suspension and seats - just an absolutely magnificent car, outside of having to fill up the gas tank every 2 1/2 days...

But after 35K miles in the ZL1, I found myself really pining for another vette. Camaro was so smooth, I actually missed some roughness to the suspension, and definitely missed that "throw you in the back of your seat" gforce you can easily get at any time in the lighter 460hp car, vs the heavier and smoother 580hp. Also missed the ability to take the targa off and go "topless", and am just not a convertible person, and missed hugging the turns on curvy roads at silly speeds.

Had been looking for a lightly used Z51 (a more appropriate commuter for me than a Z06), and by dumb luck found a 2016 3LT Z51 7M with 1300 miles on it that just got traded in on a Z06.

I never stopped watching this forum. Nice to be back with a car.

Supersonic 427

Nice! Got yourself an almost brand new fully equipped Stingray! I tried out a '13 ZL1 Camaro with a 6 speed. Really did everything well but liked the feel of my then '12 Corvette better. Congrats!

rmorin1249

Welcome back. The Camaro is a nice car but there is nothing like a Corvette!

JoesC5

That doesn't look like a "base C6" in your avatar. Your stats say you owned a 2011 Z06 and a 2014 C7.

dvilin

Congratulations and enjoy it.

Hopper12

Beautiful C7!! Enjoy.

harmonyp

Long story - cars owned between my spouse and I. We sold the carbon, 2014 C7 was my spouses. I have some updating to do!

brooklync5

Congrats on the Vette. But do you really think the Vette throws you back in your seat more than the zl1? I had a cts-v and I miss the supercharged torque and power every day. Don't get me wrong I love my Vette but that 556hp beast felt a lot more powerful than my current stingray. Either way enjoy your new ride!

harmonyp

Does the 460 hp Z51 throw me back in the seat more than the 580 hp ZL1? Yes. The ZL1 had more power, you could definitely feel that power difference. But the power laid down so smoothly in the ZL1, that you just couldn't get that feeling like the skin on your face was being pulled behind your head when you mashed the pedal, like you do in the vette. The experience of both cars are amazing. Can't say one is better than the other - each has its pros and cons. I wish I could have kept the ZL1 as well...