Is the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 a performance car WORTH buying?

The Z/28 made its return in 2014 and Chevrolet wanted to make sure that is was track ready. Under the hood is a 7.0L V8 pumping out 505HP & mated to a Tremec 6-speed gearbox. It comes standard with Brembo Carbon Ceramic brakes, and was the first production car to have 305 width tires at all four corners. Is the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 a performance car WORTH buying?
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[@1c3sly13]

These Camaro's are going to continue to go up in value. That car looks awesome and is the reason I finally got a Camaro

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@Nosmoke2024]

I’m looking to get one now. I was looking at the 6th Gen ZL1 but these are really starting to grow on me

[@djombock]

They are extremely expensive to maintain. I almost traded mine in on a ZL1 1LE but ultimately decided against it. I’m not a fan of all “bells and whistles” of modern cars. I like simple.

[@Mr.katchup]

They’ve gone down… never in my life did I think a Camaro z28 could go for $40k.

[@prodyung829]

My neighbor used to have one of these at one point and it was literally the most insane vehicle I've ever seen. He would have crank it on at 5 a.m. to go to work. When I say that thing was a beast holy moly I've never heard a car like that before, I've been around some high-horsepower vehicles but this thing was beast. No lie i used to wake up earlier for work just I see him leave, we lived on a long road so I could hear for miles. Honestly the most best sounding car I ever heard, and I've been to tons and tons of car shows but this thing just sounded like music. I ended up finding out it was a real Z whenever I drove by one day and I just got to see it in person. I mean it is one of the most beautiful modern vehicles you can ever see, the stance in the look of the thing is insane.

[@USCtrojanFootball1]

The kind of car you wouldn't mind not having a stereo system. I bet just hearing that z/28 was all the music you needed.

[@prodyung829]

@@USCtrojanFootball1 dude heck yes!!! Me and my roommate used to wake up early to watch "the beast" in the mornings before work 🤣 dude it sounded like some video game stuff. Too bad I moved away from the area :(

[@Seba_305]

i’ve only seen one z/28 in the streets, these cars are ultra rare and beautiful cars too

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@tayso_realtrucker]

It's not rare 👀people just don't I see these z/28 all the time in Memphis. And there are alot on sale right now .

[@FlowTieGuy]

@@tayso_realtrucker they made 1801 of them total. Even less remaining after almost 10 years and quite a few have been lost in crashes. That is rare

[@bd9057]

It's a nice and rare car. But the zl1 is better and more comfortable.

[@dz_gt500]

@@bd9057 Well yes this is an all out track car not made to be comfortable nor come with all the princess features

[@Luke-cb3ly]

the Z/28 became my favorite Camaro. it was one of the only times that GM went all out to make a car faster. thinner glass, less sound insulation, lighter parts, huge semi slick tires, even air conditioning was an option to keep the weight down. and of course the glorious LS7

[@aidanmcpherson5018]

I love camaros 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

So do I man!

[@didiermejia780]

They are such great sport/muscle cars but overlooked, unfortunately.

[@mizzyfit_334]

@@didiermejia780there definitely overlooked so many ppl ran with the whole no visibility

[@mikeisaacs2314]

Damn that Z/28 paint is beautiful and those wheels have to be some of the best looking rims in the business

[@jsinister_vq8303]

I drove a 2015 Z28 a few years ago same spec. I was blown away at how much grip this thing had, and how simple the interior was in terms of features. No power seats no Navi and like 3 speaker sound system. all in the name of weight savings. The owner of the car sold it a few years ago and I told him that was a big mistake. These cars are classics

[@RaitisRides]

I bet you the owners is regretting it!

[@jsinister_vq8303]

@@RaitisRides most definitely. He now has a 2023 RS3 nice car but not on the same level in my opinion.

[@Joe_Friday]

This is the only 5th gen I like and I like it A LOT! I've always wanted one if these in black.

[@RaitisRides]

Same here Joe!

[@slickrichelicopter8977]

About 3 years ago, I read an article where a dealership in New York had a low mileage (15k) 2015 Z28 for sale for 40k. Someone made a great investment on that purchase.

[@brandonj5997]

Those wheels will always be one of my all time favorite designs. They are literally the perfect style and look for that car.

[@donovan962]

I love my ‘14 z/28. So many firsts- ceramic brakes, LS7, 305’s squared and the first flow tie!

[@fabricendiaye5345]

This was certainly the golden era of muscle cars for car enthusiasts.

[@jde845]

505 HP wasn’t quite enough for the heavier Z/28 so I modified mine to 680 HP and roughly 575 lb-ft. Have driven a ZL1 1LE. Badass car. I wouldn’t sell my modded Z/28 for one, but would love to have one! 😊

[@TimeisReel]

Good to see the Z/28 getting some love. They are going to be very Valuable...

[@Mutedx0331]

Z/28 is dream car material, wish I could find more KZbin content on them.🥺but also good breakdown and review.

[@MattProductions2012]

Joe you always are reviewing cars that are on my mind!! The 5th gen Z28 is a beauty, it’s a shame it didn’t sell well.

[@ttamcc.4674]

What are you talking about it certainly did

[@jamisonz3365]

@TTAMC C. How many did they sell? I'm just curious. How does it compare to the other generations and how does it compare to the rivals like Mustang GT500 or Hellcat? (not sure if these are in the same segment)

[@FL50ssp]

@@jamisonz3365 Less than 2000 Gen 5 Z/28's produced total.

[@alexv5581]

I mean it was a limited production car, not a mainstream trim offering like a ZL1.

[@FlowTieGuy]

I believe this car sold for over $100k a few days ago at Mecum

[@voodoodiecast]

That’s the ultimate 5th gen camaro!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@black_hearted6925]

Love the Z/28. They should’ve kept it going

[@troyjeup2861]

One of my favorite cars in my collection 😃. The steering is perfect

[@prodyung829]

Honestly my favorite Camaro and one of my favorite muscle cars of all time. I mean GM just went crazy on this. Also probably one of the best looking modern muscle cars of all time.

[@metooblueshoes]

Can’t even lie. I’m a Mustang man but this is one bad boy here. Faster around vir, according to car and driver, than the 350r and Mach 1. Not a bad looker either. It has aged very well.

[@bd9057]

The 5th gens looked good and thr 1st face lift. After that, sales kept going down cause they kept making it uglier and uglier every update. The latest gen was horrible.

[@FlowTieGuy]

Yep 6th gen stans don't want to admit it but the 6th gen killed the Camaro. What was GM thinking?? Goes to show, even a superior platform and performance can't fix ugly. It totally lost its muscle car looks and is a sports car now. Vette already existed GM!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This is my dream used car! Good job Joe.

[@Devon_Lewis]

I gotta say I’m so glad I bought my 14 Z28! I absolutely love mine! Mine is stock with headers! But I also have full carbon fiber doors, fenders and hood to help lighten it up some! You definitely should get one man!

[@Blackwing668]

Two fer for Twinkie Thursday! Sweet double o bean bag buttermilk biscuits! This is the way I would go hands down!! Awesome review Joe and Steven thank you for those excellent camera angles. 😊😊😊

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very awesome man!

[@Blackwing668]

A car enthusiast car indeed 6 speed manual transmission Big rumble of a naturally aspirated v8 Heavens I want one!

[@RaitisRides]

@@Blackwing668 Tell me about it!

[@rsanford1196]

I drove a new White one in 2015 ($76,000) that was pulled out of the showroom. It rattled every window in the building. It was really fun to drive. Now I have a 2019 Black Camaro SS 6 speed that is just as fast. Quite a gas - all of the good ones!

[@chabbysrides]

Love it Joe! Big power with a 6 speed! I’m in heaven. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@transam1870]

3:24 that granpa watching Joe reviewing the almight z28 for real right in front!!! :)

[@codeyvargo1435]

Great video! Love your enthusiasm. These cars certainly deserve it…love mine!

[@lastfanstanding999]

That gunmetal gray or such & such makes for a delicious Z/28 for sure ! 😏👍

[@RaitisRides]

I feel the same exact way!

[@brandonh9016]

The Color is called Ashen Grey. I got one with the same color 👍🏾

[@polklovesrt10]

A rare production race care from Chevy , sweet ride and a limited edition basically 😮

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

My O My......nicest looking vehicle I've seen in a long while. Great video Joe, thank you.

[@alpe6228]

the z28 is by far my favorite model.ls7 with all the good handling goodies,its also a very rare model.

[@SirMerv]

Still my favorite modern Camaro love the look of these so much 👌🏾

[@matthewarcher9323]

The I’m shopping for my first camaro ss but the camaro Z/28 is my dream camaro that has ever been made till this day. I need me one in the future for sure

[@Charlie-go6eb]

I have a 20 350 R amd a 22 500 Cftp, up next to add will be a Z-28. Beautiful car. Kick myself for not pulling the trigger when they were low 40’s a few years nack.

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking!

[@HemiBurns]

Also one of my favorites cars! 2014 Z28!

[@PeterReingold]

Great bad-ass Z. In person they look sick. Thanks, Joe.

[@SSCamaro_Sno]

The Z/28 was a beast💪🏾 I wish they would make more

[@tylerworthington9090]

The dream Camaro. See one for sale in Kentucky near me. Love the car

[@Tanner_Teves]

This Camaro is my favorite Camaro of all time. I think it’s the best looking and that 7L is the pièce de résistance!

[@RaitisRides]

You are spot on Tanner!

[@kastellolo5212]

Thank you for this review. I like this older body code better. The new ones look like smiling cats. And yes, I wish I could take one of these. I didn't know about the 7l v8. Greetings to you and Lori. Until the next video !!!!!

[@megaboom69]

I' saw a white z/28 at the carwash. It looks even better in person.

[@1964rmcc]

I loved this car when it came out and still do,I'd take it home if I could.

[@CheesusSVT]

What a sweet car, love that it came with those wide tires, that is the best! Very cool. 😄

[@RaitisRides]

It is a real beast!

[@MS3DALE]

There was no "radio delete", they all had AM/FM/CD player standard, along with the one speaker needed for the federally mandated door/seat belt chime, there was only one option, and it was the remaining three radio speakers and A/C package.

[@frankgercas1392]

As always, great commentary!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for taking the time to say that!

[@Plissken84]

I had a 13 Camaro 2ss with 45k miles on it , some drunk crashed into it when it was parked 4 yrs later I’m still sad about it

[@damianfernandez1476]

Thanks Steve 🤗

[@telliesmith9825]

This mighty Z28 was and is a legend 👍🏽👍🏽

[@taymoula563]

Those z28 Camaros were special 🔥🔥🔥 I love my ss but that z28 is crazy

[@TIKTOK-xr5wo]

My 77 was the last Camaro with steel bumpers.. I miss her 350 w/ shift kit

[@RaitisRides]

Oh I freaking bet!

[@321tylaw]

the 5th gen camaro is just beautiful, I have one currently and I want a ZL1 one day

[@fierro7771]

I wish Dodge did a true widewody like this rather then sticking on fender flares

[@RaitisRides]

Yeah you are not the only one that has said that.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

I love/HATE Camaros, Especially the Z28. I graduated high school in 1971 and dated the same girl since 7th grade. Walking by her house one day, and a brand new ORANGE Z28 was parked in front; sitting there on my GIRL'S porch was Charles Holloway, All City wide receiver....both of them grinning like Cheshire cats....I made a U-Turn, went home, got her ass on the PHONE...."he gave me a ride from the library, blah, blah".... Everything was worked out, we went to prom, I went to the Army, we got married and had twins. That Camaro was my DREAM....I was driving a '55 Chevy and a low rider at the time....that dang Z28 was NEXT level....but I kept my girl! Ah, the memories.

[@Mechaniclemaniac]

I ordered my 2013 ZL1 6MT for 60k otd and still have it with 28k miles. I had a chance at a Black 2014 Z28 but passed because it was 20k more than my ZL1. They're both completely siik cars.

[@DdSowhat]

The z28 and 2019-2020 Shelby Gt 350 (R) are my Dream Cars . I live this Video 👍🏻

[@jrrogersstang4696]

Beast 🔥🔥🔥👍🏿

[@RaitisRides]

You know it man!

[@jaredmyers7751]

I have a 16 Shelby GT350 and absolutely love it! With that being said I’ve always wanted a Z/28 and somehow I stumbled across a 14 with only 6k miles that I’m planning to buy in the coming days

[@FlowTieGuy]

Did you buy it?

[@jaredmyers7751]

@@FlowTieGuy I did!

[@josels1292]

How does this compare to a new SS1le? I have a 22 SS1le with the same paint. It looks very similar to this but unfortunately it does not have this awesome 7.0L.

[@oceanyt9334]

Such a classic car Joe!❤

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging this one.

[@nighthawk5859]

My dream sports car 🏎

[@RaitisRides]

Dream big!

[@taylormills6114]

Joe, I have been trying to order a camaro from GM for the last year and still do not have the car. Do you have any tips and tricks for ordering a new camaro?

[@RoLLiN247]

Joe do a video showcasing your personal fleet please❤

[@reynaldorivera743]

On throttle with Joe on the Z28🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ryanminor2334]

Modern Z/28’s are rare and definitely fast. If I could, I would add one to my fleet

[@paulc858]

Yes it’s worth buying. 1) LS7 has unlimited ways to mod 2) limited production. Less than Z06 and GT350. 3) Gen 5 Z/28 had the look to kill. 4) it drives like a race car. 5) it’s about time it some recognition I can go on but those are my top list

[@jonderek4647]

LS7 heads flow so well a larger cam, intake and throttle body & dyno tune gets you to 640 hp without the need to change heads. Did it on my Z28 and was well worth the $$$

[@charlescri9635]

I almost traded in my 2013 camaro 1le for a heavily discounted new 2015 Z28 … that ls7 motor is legendary and GM performance division stopped making the ls7 crate motor last year. The Z28 will continue to go up in value

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true Charles.

[@FlowTieGuy]

why didnt you do the trade?

[@charlescri9635]

I loved my 2013 camaro 1le and it had more options such as navigation than the Z28 and the deal was my car plus $29,000 I was ready to do the deal at $23,000 plus my car at the time .

[@charlescri9635]

I test drove it and it was unbelievable! You have to drive it to appreciate it … funny story when dealership first received car they wanted $25k over sticker and it sat there for over a year … then they had to discount it way below sticker to sell the car … I believe sticker was 75k and selling price was 59k at the time

[@dougb3740]

I bought my Z/28 back in 2017. The dealer wanted $53000 for it. It only had 600 miles on it. I ended up talking them down to $46000. Love the car!! I’m so glad I bought it when I did.

[@jeremylinton6129]

the fifth gens are all awesome cars,,,even the the v6's!

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are liking this one.

[@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot]

2015 z28 is my dream car. Someday...

[@tbrowning9643]

I would love to have a 5th gen Z28 parked next to my 6th gen SS1LE!

[@jorgeoramirez3]

Awesome Z/28! Very impressive considering the year manufactured! Did you take it home?!

[@rajvirvlogs1313]

My first love in car community after watch the same spec in yellow in Transformers

[@snvffxxx]

my favorite camaro ever.

[@robbyturbo109]

This was the best late model natural big displacement Camaro.

[@lorenzodibacco1812]

Love the 2014-15 Z/28. What did this one sell for? Thanks

[@chocolatewheelchair]

I always forget about the Camero until I see one on the road

[@mauricioromero8126]

They made 509 in 2014 and 1292 in 2015. Total 1801. Crazy! They are becoming super rarer. Wonder how much this car will sell at auction.

[@FlowTieGuy]

It sold for $104k

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey what's happening Joel if it's has a v 8 & a six speed manual transmission 🤔

[@eabcool]

never seen one on the street. trying to remember if i saw one in a showroom years ago

[@avocado9763]

That was phenomenal Joe. I want one!

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@avocado9763]

@@RaitisRides What dealer in Florida has the most Camero's? Im in Southwest Fl. Have you done any Cam, intake or exhaust upgrades on your Camero?

[@FL50ssp]

Absolutely!!!

[@fernieboy6195]

What a car love it!

[@RaitisRides]

So do I! Especially the color.

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love this car z28 look good real true and I love the video 👍 💯💯

[@michaelscott7706]

Absolutely the 5th Gen Z28 is the godfather of 5th gen Camaro's.

[@DKLabs99]

This car stopped me in my tracks at the auto show when it was about to hit the streets

[@jiggy7928]

I would love to own this car, only thing that would concern me is if parts will be available 5, 10, 20 years down the line.

[@vegito1087]

2nd fav camaro!!!! edit fav is 6th gen zl1 1le thats one of my top 3 dream cars

[@EsePlebeJosee]

Best looking camaro 🔥would love too own one in the future

[@Viper3048]

You should buy it! You know that old saying... "there's no time like the present"

[@jjmunz7718]

There we go joe. Stay real to real car enthusiasts by repping turbocharged car's supercharged car's as well as naturally aspirated car's. No garbage electric car's.

[@BobAyers]

Z/28 is one awesome car!!

[@scotty3725]

This is the best camero ever with zl1

[@michaelscott7706]

Only options Air Conditioning and Sound System lol.

[@roastum1usa206]

I had a 14 ss always wanted to get the z28. I was only about 70k short😁

[@anthonydent616]

Hell yeah, I want one!

[@ReallyBruh1]

I would probably choose the Z/28>Shelby

[@camirocz]

Beautiful car.

[@gainzbrehhhmotorsportz309]

BREHHH fricken Camaro Gang Gang BREHHH 😆😆! That’s my ultimate dream Camaro Mr. Raiti 😃😃