Used 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Consumer Reviews
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ZL1 fun
My 2023 ZL1 Camaro is beyond a joy to ride . I don’t care about back seats, trunk space , gas mileage or number of cup holders if I did I would’ve bought a mini van . If you want a car that’ll put a smile on your face and get your heart pumping just by hitting the ignition button the Camaro is good you.
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Home Run
I stayed away from Camaros for years due to the limited view. Then I Test drove a ZL1 and any hangups due to negatives attributes evaporated. This machine is so good it astounds me. This is coming from a 911 turbo owner. The LT4 is a marvel of engineering. 650 foot pounds of torque from 2500 rpm to 5000 rpm ! The powerband is the entire rev range. With that amount of power I was expecting the car to be all over the road but the software/ stabilitrac Has been methodically perfected. The car knows what you are trying to do and assists you with grace. I really appreciate GM getting this right when many other brands didn’t. The car is smart the electronics are integrated seemlesly, and it needs it because the power plant is so potent. The engine sounds menacing as it howls in a deep throaty baritone as you accelerate, then snarls and growls as you let up. Yet, amazingly the cabin never drones or transmits an obnoxious level of decibels. You hear the engine for sure especially on start up but while driving road noise and drone are filtered out leaving only the sensational engine sound. The cabin is a wonderful place to be and really grows on you the more time you spend in the car. The seats are so good and so are all the controls. Now instead of cursing the visibility you are feeling like you are in the Batmobile and appreciate the bad ass look of the proportions and lines of the ZL1. You defiantly get used to it and also it is easy to get in and out of. The interior has a feel of quality despite some use of plastic. There are no rattles and the doors have a good weight to them when you close them, not like the flimsy feel of the mustang doors or the heavier doors of the challenger. The sound system along with the infotainment is excellent. It has all the creature comforts and wireless phone charging, heads up display, ambient lighting , all the neat stuff that reinforces the experience of piloting a hot modern machine. The handling, steering , and chassis dynamics are so damn good I kick myself for not buying one years ago. The body feels so rigid that you get the feeling of solidity. The car never seems to shift or flex under load or any condition. It is so planted for a rear wheel drive car, and sticks to the road on turns at speed when it seems it should go out of control. The turn in feel is amazing. The suspension is stiff but that is the price you pay and it is just right for this cars’ end purpose of hauling ass. Braking is great too, very smooth and linear. The A10 transmission is a dream to drive. The three modes are great. Put it in sport mode on surface streets and track for anything resembling a highway and you have instant shove in the back during part throttle acceleration. Full throttle in any mode will of corse unleash the beast. I think the Edmunds review was wrong on value and about the controls being difficult. This car could be cross shopped with anything from Europe on a performance and tech basis. It Rivals or surpasses cars with much, much higher price tags so how could it not be a 10 out of 10 in value? The Zl1Camaro is a front engine rear wheel drive v8 that has been optimized and refined and perfected to a standard that is above any other car in that category that I have experienced. However I guess it is not perfect.To tame 650 ft/lbs of torque is not an easy thing. It does not launch as fast as some others and if the outside temps are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit the traction suffers. Full blast straight line acceleration is not always perfectly straight. I have not driven it in the rain so I can’t speak to that. The car is addictive, i just want to keep driving even when I have arrived at my destination. It has a presence, and swagger and attitude that gives the owner a good feeling. It is a thrill to drive. I give it 5 Stars Curses on the Feds [non-permissible content removed] who make the future existence of such a great car and cars like it so Unlikely. <br>
- 1SS CoupeMSRP: $46,9883 mi away
- 1LT CoupeMSRP: $26,99221 mi away
- LT1 ConvertibleMSRP: $38,49214 mi away
Zl1 is the best muscle car you can buy!
Not sure why all the songs on the back seat, visibility, trunk space, or controls 1 back seat…. It’s a muscle car no one cares about a back seat 2 visibility is actually decent especially with the rear view camera equipment in this car you fake to mention. 3 trunk space … lol again who cares it’s. A muscle car however it holds plenty for the two passengers it’s intended to carry. 4 controls??? Not sure you didn’t elaborate controls are all great this car. Bottom line is you had to find something to ding the car on and anyone with half a brain will know if this is all you have negative it’s damn near perfect! This review was a waste of time
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A convertible beast to be unleashed
Love the car 23 ZL1 Convertible. Fast as F. And will get goin real quick. Just make sure you know what you’re doing because real quick this car can take your ass. Just b a pro. Can’t be a noob with this car.
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ZL1 Better Than All The Rest!
Looks mean and sexy in radiant red tintcoat with the black grill ,splitter , carbon fiber hood side skirts, and rear diffuser. The wheels look better than anything on Corvette , Dodge or Ford they are stunning and very intricately detailed. The tires are sticky and will throw rocks or debris up on the sides so have paint protection and mud flaps installed. Push the start button and it sounds like the devil screaming. The interior has very nice Recaro seats that are heated and cooled with great adjustability . The A/C controls are small buttons but have a tactical quality feel . The temperature is controlled by the A/C ducts at the center console. You adjust the temp by spinning the metallic looking bezel around the 2 center ducts. Very cool works great. The touch screen is very fast and gives you access to engine sounds ,performance modes ,electronic options, accent lighting for the interior ,and many other features. The backup camera is great. The review mirror gives you like 3 camera options or you can use the actual mirror. The Bose stereo is one of the better Bose systems I’ve ever heard but I’m not really a Bose fan . I have HIFI in my home with Focal speakers and MICHI amplifiers. I’m used to much better sound quality. The 6 speed I first encountered in my 91 Corvette ,& I can only say I think it’s even better especially with the lazy man’s rev matching for down shifts. Mag ride I just can’t say enough good things about it . It rides like a dream when you want it to and rides on rails when you want it to. The back seat folds down flat nicely . The Alcantara cleans with just a little cleaner occasionally and brushes back like new. I love the low roof line but you have to keep aware of traffic signals the low roof can block. The trunk opening is small but the trunk will hold quite a bit of stuff. This car drives ez , effortlessly at slow speeds but even more so at higher speeds. It’s fun to drive . You have to have self control to keep your license . This car is in a way to fast to fully enjoy . The regular V8 or V6 I think are more fun with the manual as you can enjoy ringing its neck through the gears ,but with the supercharged V8 ringing its neck going from 2nd to 3rd gear and you are already at go to jail speeds . In my mind the coupe is the best . It has the beautiful hard top lines you lose with a convertible or sunroof.
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ZL1 is a bucket list decision! I just Love It!!
This is a bucket list vehicle. I’m SO glad I own it.
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