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street-ride · 10-03-2014, 10:38 AM

Looking at getting either a new 2ss or used Certified zl1 with 6000 or less miles.
I m not tracking the car, just Sunday driver/garage King and burnout at the light. I am always a fan or more horsepower though.
For what it's worth going manual
All input on what you'd chose appreciated.
Budget is 45,000 or less....
Thanks in advance

Rico · 10-03-2014, 10:42 AM

I have a supercharged 2SS, but they didn't have the ZL1 out yet when I bought it. I think if I had to choose, I'd get a ZL1.

'01LS1 · 10-03-2014, 10:50 AM

I am fairly new here, but think there are several threads with the same question. There really is no answer that anyone else can provide other than what you like at a test drive.

New & you know how it has been driven since day one or a used supercharged car you hope was never raced hard.

Then add that the new 2016 *should* be revealed at the Detroit auto show in January.
So wait for the new & buy new or buy a outgoing discounted 2015?

See what I mean? You can definitely over think these things.

Rico · 10-03-2014, 10:54 AM

This is true. When I bought mine in 2009 there weren't too many options. It was easy for me to choose a new 2SS because that was the best they had to offer at the time.

01pewterz28 · 10-03-2014, 10:56 AM

ZL1 no question

mariojmoe · 10-03-2014, 11:04 AM

Neither, get a Spark and save all that money.

Okay I'm kidding. If it were me op id meet in the middle and get a new 1le and add f.i

13BRM2SSRS · 10-03-2014, 11:07 AM

A 2SS is awesome if you really want a brand new car then go for it but I'd go for the zl1 with more power and the extra's you get with it are worth it imo. Added benefit is the zl1 should hold its value better and be worth more later on. Good luck!

Dark Ninja · 10-03-2014, 11:08 AM

What a stupid question lol. Obviously everyone is going to say the ZL1

street-ride · 10-03-2014, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the replies and keep them coming. 1le or supercharged 2ss is fair game for this discussion.....
I have thought about the 2016 but so far not a fan of the spy shots or waiting till next October. I figure if the G6 turns out to be good can always trade this one in, in a couple of years....

rebelyell22 · 10-03-2014, 11:45 AM

ZL1 all day. You get so much more.

blewbyyou · 10-03-2014, 11:59 AM

the only garage king better than a ZL1 is a Z28. Since you said it was going to be a garage king I`d go ZL1. If the choices were for a DD I`d go for a new 2SS.

lbls1 · 10-03-2014, 01:19 PM

This is actually a tough question, as I almost always prefer new over used. Add to it I am in love with the '14 refresh; You can't go wrong with any '14.

I'd say that if the new is in better overall condition than the used ZL, then I would choose the new 'SS, short of ordering a new ZL.

PalmerGA · 10-03-2014, 01:24 PM

Well, you are choosing between two very different cars. I guess it comes down to whether you want 400-425 HP (depending on manual or auto) or 550-ish HP. Big difference! Make your choice and buy what you can afford (2013, 2014, etc.). Now that the '15s are out you should be able to get a really good deal on the '14s and "new" '13s (there are still some out there but maybe not in a ZL1).

Avenging Orange · 10-03-2014, 01:29 PM

I'd either wait on the 6th gen or get the SS. Its a great cruiser. And if its a garage queen like mine, you really dont need more. I guess its a matter of preference. For me, headers, intake and tune are enough for me. Or add cam and suspension....and you are still less than a zl1. But then again, there is the prestige of owning a zl1. Good luck with your decision.

10-03-2014, 10:38 AM	#1
street-ride Drives: 2016 Scat Pack Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: O-town Florida Posts: 62	New 2ss or used 2013 zl1 Looking at getting either a new 2ss or used Certified zl1 with 6000 or less miles. I m not tracking the car, just Sunday driver/garage King and burnout at the light. I am always a fan or more horsepower though. For what it's worth going manual All input on what you'd chose appreciated. Budget is 45,000 or less.... Thanks in advance

10-03-2014, 10:56 AM	#5
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	ZL1 no question __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-03-2014, 11:07 AM	#7
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	A 2SS is awesome if you really want a brand new car then go for it but I'd go for the zl1 with more power and the extra's you get with it are worth it imo. Added benefit is the zl1 should hold its value better and be worth more later on. Good luck! __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

10-03-2014, 11:08 AM	#8
Dark Ninja Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 115	What a stupid question lol. Obviously everyone is going to say the ZL1 __________________

10-03-2014, 11:45 AM	#10
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	ZL1 all day. You get so much more. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

10-03-2014, 10:42 AM	#2
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I have a supercharged 2SS, but they didn't have the ZL1 out yet when I bought it. I think if I had to choose, I'd get a ZL1.

10-03-2014, 10:50 AM	#3
'01LS1 Drives: 2003 Pete Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: IL Posts: 350	I am fairly new here, but think there are several threads with the same question. There really is no answer that anyone else can provide other than what you like at a test drive. New & you know how it has been driven since day one or a used supercharged car you hope was never raced hard. Then add that the new 2016 should be revealed at the Detroit auto show in January. So wait for the new & buy new or buy a outgoing discounted 2015? See what I mean? You can definitely over think these things.

10-03-2014, 10:54 AM	#4
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	This is true. When I bought mine in 2009 there weren't too many options. It was easy for me to choose a new 2SS because that was the best they had to offer at the time.

10-03-2014, 11:04 AM	#6
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Neither, get a Spark and save all that money. Okay I'm kidding. If it were me op id meet in the middle and get a new 1le and add f.i

10-03-2014, 11:36 AM	#9
street-ride Drives: 2016 Scat Pack Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: O-town Florida Posts: 62	Thanks for all the replies and keep them coming. 1le or supercharged 2ss is fair game for this discussion..... I have thought about the 2016 but so far not a fan of the spy shots or waiting till next October. I figure if the G6 turns out to be good can always trade this one in, in a couple of years....

10-03-2014, 11:59 AM	#11
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 453	the only garage king better than a ZL1 is a Z28. Since you said it was going to be a garage king I`d go ZL1. If the choices were for a DD I`d go for a new 2SS.

10-03-2014, 01:19 PM	#12
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	This is actually a tough question, as I almost always prefer new over used. Add to it I am in love with the '14 refresh; You can't go wrong with any '14. I'd say that if the new is in better overall condition than the used ZL, then I would choose the new 'SS, short of ordering a new ZL. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

10-03-2014, 01:24 PM	#13
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Well, you are choosing between two very different cars. I guess it comes down to whether you want 400-425 HP (depending on manual or auto) or 550-ish HP. Big difference! Make your choice and buy what you can afford (2013, 2014, etc.). Now that the '15s are out you should be able to get a really good deal on the '14s and "new" '13s (there are still some out there but maybe not in a ZL1). __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-03-2014, 01:29 PM	#14
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I'd either wait on the 6th gen or get the SS. Its a great cruiser. And if its a garage queen like mine, you really dont need more. I guess its a matter of preference. For me, headers, intake and tune are enough for me. Or add cam and suspension....and you are still less than a zl1. But then again, there is the prestige of owning a zl1. Good luck with your decision. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!