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My SS is for sale at this dealership...Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, NJ

Old Jan 10, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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There's another victory red SS in NJ?? Too bad I don't need another one. Is that roof painted black?
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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There's another victory red SS in NJ?? Too bad I don't need another one. Is that roof painted black?
Yeah, I've been on the site since July 2009, shortly after I picked it up.

Yes, the roof, part of the spoiler, and the rear valence were all painted black. My sig and pic thread lists what was done to the car.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Inferno Orange Camaro ZL1.........jealous..... :)
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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Inferno Orange Camaro ZL1.........jealous..... :)
It's a lot of fun. Still breaking it in (1500 mi break-in period, up to 1040 mi now). It doesn't see so much as a raindrop or snowflake...I check the forecast every day, and if it's 40+ with no chance of rain, that's when I'll drive it.

The interior is nice in a very 70s-retro kind of way, but it's not fancy at all...the seats are actually kind of similar to the HHR SS seats, in that they have the suede inserts. And I actually LIKE that it's not terribly fancy...though some might argue that the ZL1's price should warrant a fancier interior, to me the Camaros are muscle cars, not luxury cars. If I wanted an interior full of shiny wood trim and leather everywhere, I would've gotten a Beamer or a Mercedes or gone that route. I was looking for a specific FEEL when I decided to go in this direction, and the ZL1 just nails it for me. I was born in 1970, and when I was able to drive come 1987, most of us new drivers were driving mid-to-late 70s gas guzzlers that had some power to them...the ZL1 sort of brings me back to my youth, and in a good way, if that makes any sense.
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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It's a lot of fun. Still breaking it in (1500 mi break-in period, up to 1040 mi now). It doesn't see so much as a raindrop or snowflake...I check the forecast every day, and if it's 40+ with no chance of rain, that's when I'll drive it.

The interior is nice in a very 70s-retro kind of way, but it's not fancy at all...the seats are actually kind of similar to the HHR SS seats, in that they have the suede inserts. And I actually LIKE that it's not terribly fancy...though some might argue that the ZL1's price should warrant a fancier interior, to me the Camaros are muscle cars, not luxury cars. If I wanted an interior full of shiny wood trim and leather everywhere, I would've gotten a Beamer or a Mercedes or gone that route. I was looking for a specific FEEL when I decided to go in this direction, and the ZL1 just nails it for me. I was born in 1970, and when I was able to drive come 1987, most of us new drivers were driving mid-to-late 70s gas guzzlers that had some power to them...the ZL1 sort of brings me back to my youth, and in a good way, if that makes any sense.

My wife has a 2010 Camaro (just the v-6) and I have never been impressed with it or the Camaro in general. IMO, they are just way too big and way too heavy for my taste.

I am sure that all that power plus the intoxicating whine of the supercharger in the ZL1 are a lot of fun, though.
I am, however, looking forward to the new Camaro for 2014/2015 that is supposed to go in a major diet.
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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the new 6th gen camaro will be here in 2015. it's built on a stretched version of the new Cadillac ATS chassis. it's going to be AWESOME!. also, another huge plus - no longer will the Camaro be built in canada - it will be built right here in the USA! just like the last one that was built here until 1992 the 3rd gen - like i own since new 1992 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - 45,000 miles!
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaggyofwv
My wife has a 2010 Camaro (just the v-6) and I have never been impressed with it or the Camaro in general. IMO, they are just way too big and way too heavy for my taste.

I am sure that all that power plus the intoxicating whine of the supercharger in the ZL1 are a lot of fun, though.
I am, however, looking forward to the new Camaro for 2014/2015 that is supposed to go in a major diet.
I love it myself, but I can see things about it that won't appeal to everyone. The visibility is terrible, and yeah, it has a heavy feel to it (but it's surprisingly nimble...well, mine is...I rented a V6 Camaro a year-and-a-half ago (bare-bones), and it definitely felt different than my current Camaro, but with the V6 being less than half the price, I would expect that).

Of the three retro pony/muscle/whatever you want to call them, the Challenger is probably the most practical, in that you get a bit of everything...most notably interior room. The Mustangs definitely feel lighter. My Camaro has backseats, but they're pretty much for novelty purposes only, or for anyone less than 5 feet tall. Front is very cozy though.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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I think someone may have bought this. Anyone on here?
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Thought it was gone, but it's still there. Been there over a month, I'm sure price can be negotiated favorably.
Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Still there

And now with photos of the actual vehicle:

http://www.gearhartchevy.net/Vehicle...-NJ/1891783843

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