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Originally Posted by m6-lt1
Thanks for the suggestion. Price wise alpha ZL1’s that are priced the same as 13/14 GT500’s are the 17/18’s. I really don’t want to spend 50+ thousand and then drop another 3k on an oil pump since 17/18’s are susceptible to oil pump issues.
I’ve seen too many modded LT1’s on this board have issues. I just don’t think the GM platforms are as reliable as the Ford platforms once you begin to mod. If I did mod I believe a Heads Cam SS 1le would be one of the most fun cars but I just don’t think I want to deal with the maintenance of a heads cam car.
The other thing is I kind of miss having a “muscle” car. The alpha platform cars are so good that it gets boring driving them unless you’re on a race track. At least that’s how I personally feel. There’s just no drama when you put your foot down. I’m sure the ZL1 has more drama than the SS 1LE but I’d be willing to bet not as much as the s197 GT500.
I bought my SS 1le with the intention of doing 3-5 track days per year. First one is 6/1. I realize now I bought the wrong car because 99% of my driving is street driving. If the market picks back up this spring I’m going to try to sell the car before 6/1. I’m willing to take a small loss on the car but not the same size loss as trading it in. My heart is pretty set on the 13/14 GT500. I love higher HP cars. You can use the HP safely on an empty road but you can’t use the handling prowess of a car with high handling limits on the street. The GT500 was a bucket list car for me and I might kick myself down the road if I don’t scoop one up when I have the opportunity too.
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Based on your posts you sounds like you have your mind made up. But, why not spend a little more and get a 20+ ZL1 then? It’ll be a much better car than a 13/14 GT500 in every way and much newer.
I guess the GT500 would feel less composed and thereby perhaps feel more “lively” or exciting on the street or whatever, but that’s because it’s much taller, slightly narrower, has a worse front/rear weight ratio (57% up front vs 54% for a ZL1), and a solid rear axle and narrower tires. The ZL1 is as quick as the 13/14 GT500 in a straight line and a much better handling car. Not to mention the more modern interior (compared to one designed in the early 2000s).
Anyway, you can obviously do what you like but that’s what I would do in your shoes.