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Hford2212 · 04-25-2024, 10:17 AM

Hi all, I'm from the UK and looking for some advice on a 2014 ZL1

First off, this isn't my 1st American car.
I owned a 2012 SS from new which I had for 3 years, I then owned a 2015 challenger Hellcat, which I had for 5 years.
I then I got a 2018 Mustang gt after not owning a V8 for 2 years to scratch that itch. I only half count this as american as its right-hand drive.

Now, to the advice in question, I was looking at buying a 2019 SS.

But now there is a 2014 Auto ZL1 for sale, which I like the look of. It has 2 previous and has 76000 miles on the clock.
It has a clean title.

I'd like to know if any of you have a high mileage ZL1 and if I should look out for any mechanical issues or should I just avoid it completely

Regards, Harry

The_bald_eagle_machine · 04-25-2024, 11:20 AM

Not a Zl1 owner personally but I don't think 79k is alot of miles. Especially not for an LS motor. I would check for the Supercharger isolator noise, and leaking magnetic ride shocks as they are impossible to find to replace. Otherwise, i'd take the 2014 over the 2019 all day. Anything produced during the era of Covid is nothing but problematic, shortage of parts, etc... I'd stay away. Just me 0.02 cents for what it's worth.

Hford2212 · 04-26-2024, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Not a Zl1 owner personally but I don't think 79k is alot of miles. Especially not for an LS motor. I would check for the Supercharger isolator noise, and leaking magnetic ride shocks as they are impossible to find to replace. Otherwise, i'd take the 2014 over the 2019 all day. Anything produced during the era of Covid is nothing but problematic, shortage of parts, etc... I'd stay away. Just me 0.02 cents for what it's worth.

Thanks for the info buddy

Shodown · 04-26-2024, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Not a Zl1 owner personally but I don't think 79k is alot of miles. Especially not for an LS motor. I would check for the Supercharger isolator noise, and leaking magnetic ride shocks as they are impossible to find to replace. Otherwise, i'd take the 2014 over the 2019 all day. Anything produced during the era of Covid is nothing but problematic, shortage of parts, etc... I'd stay away. Just me 0.02 cents for what it's worth.

^^This.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-27-2024, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Not a Zl1 owner personally but I don't think 79k is alot of miles. Especially not for an LS motor. I would check for the Supercharger isolator noise, and leaking magnetic ride shocks as they are impossible to find to replace. Otherwise, i'd take the 2014 over the 2019 all day. Anything produced during the era of Covid is nothing but problematic, shortage of parts, etc... I'd stay away. Just me 0.02 cents for what it's worth.

^^^ Agreed with this as well..

70T/A400 · 05-03-2024, 07:18 PM

I have had my 2013 since new. The only issue I have had was the supercharger bearings going out, it was covered under warranty. Plenty of superchargers around.

I do keep an eye on the magnetic ride shock absorbers. They will fail if you decide 580 horsepower isn't enough and repeatedly launch the car hard, the rears take the abuse.

The rest of the car is really well built. Great panel gaps, paint, interior holds up, biggest differential on a GM car, it isn't made of plastic like the Corvette or my garbage pail, wheels don't bend like on the Corvette and if you need to service the clutch it doesn't take removing the back half of the car apart.

5th Gens are great cars

04-25-2024, 10:17 AM	#1
Hford2212 Drives: Camaro Zl1 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Uk Posts: 2	Advice on a ZL1 Hi all, I'm from the UK and looking for some advice on a 2014 ZL1 First off, this isn't my 1st American car. I owned a 2012 SS from new which I had for 3 years, I then owned a 2015 challenger Hellcat, which I had for 5 years. I then I got a 2018 Mustang gt after not owning a V8 for 2 years to scratch that itch. I only half count this as american as its right-hand drive. Now, to the advice in question, I was looking at buying a 2019 SS. But now there is a 2014 Auto ZL1 for sale, which I like the look of. It has 2 previous and has 76000 miles on the clock. It has a clean title. I'd like to know if any of you have a high mileage ZL1 and if I should look out for any mechanical issues or should I just avoid it completely Regards, Harry Last edited by Hford2212; 04-26-2024 at 03:01 PM.

04-25-2024, 11:20 AM	#2
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 848	Not a Zl1 owner personally but I don't think 79k is alot of miles. Especially not for an LS motor. I would check for the Supercharger isolator noise, and leaking magnetic ride shocks as they are impossible to find to replace. Otherwise, i'd take the 2014 over the 2019 all day. Anything produced during the era of Covid is nothing but problematic, shortage of parts, etc... I'd stay away. Just me 0.02 cents for what it's worth. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

05-03-2024, 07:18 PM	#6
70T/A400 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	I have had my 2013 since new. The only issue I have had was the supercharger bearings going out, it was covered under warranty. Plenty of superchargers around. I do keep an eye on the magnetic ride shock absorbers. They will fail if you decide 580 horsepower isn't enough and repeatedly launch the car hard, the rears take the abuse. The rest of the car is really well built. Great panel gaps, paint, interior holds up, biggest differential on a GM car, it isn't made of plastic like the Corvette or my garbage pail, wheels don't bend like on the Corvette and if you need to service the clutch it doesn't take removing the back half of the car apart. 5th Gens are great cars