Camaro Z/28s Are Cheap Now

From Road & Track

When Chevy brought back the Camaro Z/28 in 2014, it was a revelation. Yes, it cost $75,000, but it came standard with a 505-hp V8, Multimatic spool-valve dampers, carbon ceramic brakes, and ultra sticky Pirelli tires. Serious hardware that turned the otherwise sub-par fifth-generation Camaro into a road-course monster. And now, it's the bargain of the century.

Amazingly, you can find a low-mile Z/28 for around the same price as a new SS 1LE. Don't get us wrong, the SS 1LE is a fantastic track car, but there's just something about the Z/28.

We were alerted to this astounding fact by friend-of-R&T Bozi Tatarevic, who noticed a handful of Z/28s listed for under $40,000 on a dealer auction site. One Z/28 with nearly 13,000 miles is listed for $35,000 and another with just 952 miles has a $36,000 asking price.

But don't fret if you don't have access to dealer auctions - a quick search on Cars.com reveals a number of Z/28s listed for well under $45,000. There's even one for sale in Pennsylvania with 762 miles on its odometer for $50,000.

So why is the Z/28 so cheap? Perhaps it's because these cars don't make great daily drivers. All the things that make the Z/28 so excellent on track - sticky tires, aggressive suspension setup, a stripped-out interior, and that low splitter - cause lots of problems on the road.

And at the end of the day, this is a Camaro that costs Corvette money. We don't see that as a problem, but you can imagine that potential buyers would. This is a car you have to be in-the-know to truly appreciate. In related news, Top Gear's Chris Harris just imported one to the UK.

We're just curious to see if the Z/28 depreciates any further. It's a bargain where it stands right now, but if they get any cheaper, I might have to buy one myself.

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