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nvydvr · 11-11-2016, 05:16 PM

Well I test drive this '17 Z06 yesterday and it's pretty darn nice. My wife said to get it if I want it, but I really don't rush decisions like this. I'd appreciate some input if anyone has any similar experience here. I absolutely love my ZL1, but this is a Z06 Corvette. Would I regret getting rid of the Camaro... #1842 of 1850... or would the Z06 take its place quickly? Our ZL1's are just incredibly unique and look sooooooooo AWESOME... Any input would be appreciated.

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STUNNAH · 11-11-2016, 05:32 PM

Let the decision be driven by your passion and heart...I've learned over the years that if I have to think about a situation and it's a toss up that it is generally in my best interest to stand pat...With that being said look toward the future and which ever you determine that will ultimately provide you the most joy should be your choice...Regardless of performance comparisons your ultimate goal should be your "joy"...

sengli · 11-11-2016, 05:32 PM

I had a C6 Z06, fastest care I ever owned. I have test drove the C7's many times. I love the car and especially the looks. But for the coin they are asking for these, my knees were hard up against the door and tunnel no matter where I put the seats. The camaro has alot more room. Really love the yellow! You got the OK from the boss already, you are a lucky man.

nvydvr · 11-11-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by STUNNAH

Let the decision be driven by your passion and heart...I've learned over the years that if I have to think about a situation and it's a toss up that it is generally in my best interest to stand pat...With that being said look toward the future and which ever you determine that will ultimately provide you the most joy should be your choice...Regardless of performance comparisons your ultimate goal should be your "joy"...

Wow, well said... thanks brother.

nvydvr · 11-11-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sengli

I had a C6 Z06, fastest care I ever owned. I have test drove the C7's many times. I love the car and especially the looks. But for the coin they are asking for these, my knees were hard up against the door and tunnel no matter where I put the seats. The camaro has alot more room. Really love the yellow! You got the OK from the boss already, you are a lucky man.

Yea well when we got married. I explained to her that I was the Captain of this ship... but then she told me the Admiral just came aboard...

thanks for the input. I do have reservations about surrendering my ZL1 so maybe I should wait.

Johnny Mac · 11-11-2016, 06:28 PM

I would keep enjoying the ZL1, and see what the mid engine corvette is all about.

Or if they do 20% off on the Z06. But that's just me I love a good deal.

The Admirals a keeper.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 11-11-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by STUNNAH

Let the decision be driven by your passion and heart...I've learned over the years that if I have to think about a situation and it's a toss up that it is generally in my best interest to stand pat...With that being said look toward the future and which ever you determine that will ultimately provide you the most joy should be your choice...Regardless of performance comparisons your ultimate goal should be your "joy"...

Well said, and this should be your reasoning towards happiness. I often ask myself..... whats more important, having what I want, or wanting what I have. Both are great cars, but I suspect the 5th gen ZL1 will have a special place for many of us. They just got the car right. It would be a tough choice for me as well, but financial logic and love of the ZL1 will keep me in the car for years to come. Now If I could swing both, game on. I keep cars for a long time, and still own my first car I bought 30 years ago.

Since your contemplating you might regret it, I would throw some mods at it and take the Admiral on a nice vacation VS digging a car payment hole.

nvydvr · 11-11-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mac

I would keep enjoying the ZL1, and see what the mid engine corvette is all about.

Or if they do 20% off on the Z06. But that's just me I love a good deal.

The Admirals a keeper.

I have a very good deal on the car, so the $ would be right...

DeSH · 11-11-2016, 07:58 PM

For me, it would come down to the price difference. Is it worth it? The ZL1 is a helluva muscle car straight from the factory. There will always be something slightly better, faster, etc. I refuse to chase that notion...

Z/28Dan · 11-11-2016, 08:09 PM

Since you asked us, keep the ZL1. If YOU really wanted the Vette, you would be posting pictures of your new car and saying goodbye to us.

You won't regret keeping the ZL1.

STUNNAH · 11-11-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nor Cal ZL1

Well said, and this should be your reasoning towards happiness. I often ask myself..... whats more important, having what I want, or wanting what I have. Both are great cars, but I suspect the 5th gen ZL1 will have a special place for many of us. They just got the car right. It would be a tough choice for me as well, but financial logic and love of the ZL1 will keep me in the car for years to come. Now If I could swing both, game on. I keep cars for a long time, and still own my first car I bought 30 years ago.

Since your contemplating you might regret it, I would throw some mods at it and take the Admiral on a nice vacation VS digging a car payment hole.

You sound a lot like me...I tend to hold on to cars that I've purchased over the years...But recently I decided to pass a couple down to my son's, I thought there was no sense in keeping them until my will was read, because I wanted to see the joy in their eye's when I could physically hand them the keys and title...And it has been a joy to me to see that they are taking care of the car's as well as I have maintained them over the years...One got an 85 Chevy Monte Carlo SS completely restored, the other a 06 Dodge Charger R/T, and my mom got a 2011 Infinity G37X...I've still got a 85 Camaro Iroc that I bought from a young man, by way of a man's word, the motor went bad the 2nd day I got it, so it's rusting away I have no intent to work on it, only got to make an 1/8th mile car...Sorry to be so wordy but in short it was pleasing to my heart and soul to have made the decision to pass the vehicles on and it gave me great joy...

Mach83 · 11-11-2016, 09:59 PM

If my wife told me to get a C7 Z06 I'd do one of 2 things........get the C7 Z06 or 'compromise' and get a 17' ZL1. More likely - the C7.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 11-11-2016, 10:41 PM

I've driven a C7 Z06 for a few days and performance wise (Straight and cornering) it's a heck of an upgrade from our ZL1s IMO, most of it is due to weight difference. The interior is a bit better as well on the C7Z.

Overall, even though the 5th Gen ZL1 looks awesome and will be special for years to come, I'd take the permission your wife gave and buy the Z06. Life is short, might as well drive the best car you can.

JacobC1983 · 11-12-2016, 07:16 AM

I would trade the C5 ZL1 on a C6 ZL1 before I got the Z06. Mostly for the front leg room and the cost difference is about 20k. It's not that the money is an issue, it's that the price differential isn't worth the difference in performance in my humble opinion.

And I am tall, I just don't fit in there as well as I do in the Camaros.. I need that extra couple inches in seat movement.

11-11-2016, 05:32 PM	#2
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Let the decision be driven by your passion and heart...I've learned over the years that if I have to think about a situation and it's a toss up that it is generally in my best interest to stand pat...With that being said look toward the future and which ever you determine that will ultimately provide you the most joy should be your choice...Regardless of performance comparisons your ultimate goal should be your "joy"... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

11-11-2016, 05:32 PM	#3
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	I had a C6 Z06, fastest care I ever owned. I have test drove the C7's many times. I love the car and especially the looks. But for the coin they are asking for these, my knees were hard up against the door and tunnel no matter where I put the seats. The camaro has alot more room. Really love the yellow! You got the OK from the boss already, you are a lucky man. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

11-11-2016, 08:09 PM	#10
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Since you asked us, keep the ZL1. If YOU really wanted the Vette, you would be posting pictures of your new car and saying goodbye to us. You won't regret keeping the ZL1. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

11-11-2016, 05:16 PM	#1
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	ZL1 / Z06 Well I test drive this '17 Z06 yesterday and it's pretty darn nice. My wife said to get it if I want it, but I really don't rush decisions like this. I'd appreciate some input if anyone has any similar experience here. I absolutely love my ZL1, but this is a Z06 Corvette. Would I regret getting rid of the Camaro... #1842 of 1850... or would the Z06 take its place quickly? Our ZL1's are just incredibly unique and look sooooooooo AWESOME... Any input would be appreciated. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

11-11-2016, 06:28 PM	#6
Johnny Mac Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 159	I would keep enjoying the ZL1, and see what the mid engine corvette is all about. Or if they do 20% off on the Z06. But that's just me I love a good deal. The Admirals a keeper.

11-11-2016, 07:58 PM	#9
DeSH Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #4801 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 241	For me, it would come down to the price difference. Is it worth it? The ZL1 is a helluva muscle car straight from the factory. There will always be something slightly better, faster, etc. I refuse to chase that notion...

11-11-2016, 09:59 PM	#12
Mach83 Drives: 2015 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Connecticut Posts: 168	If my wife told me to get a C7 Z06 I'd do one of 2 things........get the C7 Z06 or 'compromise' and get a 17' ZL1. More likely - the C7.

11-11-2016, 10:41 PM	#13
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I've driven a C7 Z06 for a few days and performance wise (Straight and cornering) it's a heck of an upgrade from our ZL1s IMO, most of it is due to weight difference. The interior is a bit better as well on the C7Z. Overall, even though the 5th Gen ZL1 looks awesome and will be special for years to come, I'd take the permission your wife gave and buy the Z06. Life is short, might as well drive the best car you can.

11-12-2016, 07:16 AM	#14
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	I would trade the C5 ZL1 on a C6 ZL1 before I got the Z06. Mostly for the front leg room and the cost difference is about 20k. It's not that the money is an issue, it's that the price differential isn't worth the difference in performance in my humble opinion. And I am tall, I just don't fit in there as well as I do in the Camaros.. I need that extra couple inches in seat movement.