Travis104

HorsePowerObsessed

I also came from a 5th gen ZL1 with right around the same horsepower. I looked at both cars and ultimately chose the Z06 and I haven't looked back. This car is a blast to drive and looks amazing!

Vegas1500

WICKEDFRC

Car has been great, but I have had it for a while, and want something different.

Why is another Camaro even a consideration then?

Chi_weezy

thelastday

Had a ZL1 (not 1LE) with the A10 trans. Happy to answer any questions, although I'm sure you're comparing manuals specifically.

Despite matching horsepower and torque, the C7Z is a completely different car. The Camaro might be more unique (I see more Z06s than ZL1s around here), but I don't ever regret trading mine in for a C7Z. Also, FWIW the 1LE suspension has been described has brutally painful for street driving. I think it depends on what you want out of the car and how you plan to use it.

Have you considered waiting until the C8 is fully revealed?

Travis104

Z0HS1CK

Obviously almost everyone here will say C7Z because this is a corvette forum.

However the new ZL1's, WITH THE 10 SPEED, is incredible. It's rather funny how the ZL1 is actually a better engineered car compared to the C7Z in terms of it's effectiveness on the track. So if you're a track guy, don't count out the ZL1 as it might even be a better car suited for that, as long as you get the A10. As opposed to the A8 in the z06.

Now if you're thinking about getting a manual, then C7Z all the way. IMO the only way i'll get a ZL1, is if it has the A10. And this is coming from a guy who is not a true auto fan. I actually am, sometimes, if it's a proper auto. Sorry but the 8 speed in our cars aren't good. The A10 in the ZL1 is better.

Travis104

Z0HS1CK

The overheating problem pertains to ALL years AUTO z06's. Doesn't matter if you get a '15 or a '19. If it's an auto, you'll likely to overheat on the track.

Getting a manual fixes this. Getting a '17 adds the secondary radiator if you opt for manual however 17+ models, auto or manual, are very sensitive to mods.

Whereas the 15-16 is more forgiving. But you don't get the secondary radiator if you get a manual 15-16. But you can always add it. I think for 1200 bucks??

Either or there is no perfect C7, unless you get a ZR1. Even as bad as the A8 is, at least in a ZR1 it won't overheat and the car has enough power to overcome the drivetrain loss you normally get with autos.

01REDSS

If you can get by the Camaro looks, the 1le seems like the car for you.

BooSSted

Goals with the car?

HPDE: 1LE
Road Course: 1LE
Drag Strip: C7Z
Plan to Modify, depending on power level: 1LE
Styling: Tie, (1LE looks slick with aero)
Daily: Tie, edge 1LE (more room in Camaro, blind spots+, clearance from ground etc...)
Wow Factor: C7Z edge... a 1LE though with the aero looks sweet so people will stare and as stated I don't see near as many Camaros as i do Vettes. But everyone oogles over the vette still.
.......

As stated already you want a 1LE, considering they dont offer these with the A10 you prefer banging gears. If you were to get a ZL1 w/A10 its easy the camaro all the way around. The 6th Gen camaro is a phenomenal option and in just about every performance way superior to the C7Z.
I love the styling on the ZL, but really love the C7Z styling thats why i personally chose the Vette.

Travis104

I agree with everything you have said. There are 3 things that keep pulling me toward the Vette.
1.) I like the look of the car.
2.) Have never had a vette, and have hda 3 5th gen Camaro's
3.) Targa top.

As far as performance goes, edge goes to the Z06 in straight line, would need a Z07 package to be about the same as the Zl1/1LE, but then you get into the carbon ceramic brakes which I am not crazy about. Right now you can find a new 2018 ZL1/1LE for about 60-62k, which is pretty impressive. I did find a 2015 Z07 3LZ that I like with competition seats for 63k, but it has 28k miles.

saleen556

Bee1LE

I came from a 14 1LE.. It came down to the same two cars you are thinking about. A 6th Gen ZL1/1LE or C7Z. In the end I chose the M7 Z06/Z07 because to me the style crushes the Camaro (I love the Camaros looks however) and I just felt more in tune with the road when pushing the Z to my limits (I still haven't found the cars limits).

Shouldn't take much looking around to find a 15 or 16 Z06 with under 10K and Z07 package for right around that same 63k figure you mentioned above. I bought my 15 Z07 in April with 2900 miles for that and looked at 2 others in the same ballpark.

HorsePowerObsessed

Lots of good points here and coming from a 14 ZL1 I agree on all of them. I got my 15 Z06/Z07 M7 car with 2900 miles on it in September of 17 for 68k so I'm sure you can find them for low 60's at this point with low mileage. I still think the 6th gen ZL1 is a nice looking car but the Z06 is just in another category especially when it comes to looks.

Chi_weezy

HorsePowerObsessed

True. I am big on a cars looks, though so I'll pay the extra money to have that pure sleekness

BooSSted

Sounds like styling and price point are keys, as they should be. Not to be in your pockets. But if you can land a mint used 3LZ go with the vette you wont regret it. But questionably bang for buck the nod goes to the 1LE. Car still looks great with very few minor touches!

7spd

I owned a 17 ZL1 for about a year and a half before trading it in for a 19 Z06. For me, the looks, weight savings, and overall size of the car were the selling points for me. Straight line performance, they are both very fast. But once you start throwing them into some turns, you can definitely feel the extra weight that comes along with the Camaro . Some will argue (mostly the Camaro owners) that the ZL1 is more controllable on a track due to the Alpha platform and is able to put down the power more easily compared to the Z06. Fair enough. But when it comes to the pure thrill of driving either, I am taking the Z06 all day. Good luck with whichever route you decide to take! 👍