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Lines of site out of the new ZL1

Old May 23, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Lines of site out of the new ZL1

How is the visibility out of the front back and sides? When I sat in ZL1 I was reminded of my Jeep SRT8. The Jeep had the worst blindspots out of any car I have ever owned. Nothing worse then driving fast and not being able to see what is in front of you. I currently have a sports car and would like to buy a ZL1 but the visibility for me could be a deterent.
Old May 23, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Re: Lines of site out of the new ZL1

The visibility should be no different than any 2010-2013 Camaro. Yes, visibility is lower than in most cars, but if you adjust your mirrors correctly, it is not a big deal.
Old May 23, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Visibility in the Camaro is fairly low in the rear and back left and right corners. I'd suggest test driving one to get a feel, different people see out of it differently due to variances in their height. It took me a while to get used to the camaro we rented.
Old May 24, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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Re: Lines of site out of the new ZL1

Visibility is no different than any other 5th Gen. However, they did add a backup camera now. Adjusting your mirrors properly and learning how to use them in the car is the key.
Old May 25, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Lines of site out of the new ZL1

My concern is the visibility out of the front. I know in my Jeep this was always a problem. How bad is the drivers side front blind spot. I know sometimes you can get used to something like that. Where as when I was driving the Jeep it was always a concern.
Old May 27, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Lines of site out of the new ZL1

Originally Posted by Sam CarMaroh
My concern is the visibility out of the front. I know in my Jeep this was always a problem. How bad is the drivers side front blind spot. I know sometimes you can get used to something like that. Where as when I was driving the Jeep it was always a concern.
How tall are you? I'm 5ft 11 and had no problem outward. I did not like the monstrous A-pillar though. Again, I think you should have no issues going to a chevy dealer and being able to sit in a camaro and see for yourself. The main issue of visibility is on the rear quarter, not so much the front.
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Re: Lines of site out of the new ZL1

I went by a local chevy dealer and sat in the ZL1. Line of sight was one of the things that popped out at me. I'm coming from a BMW M5 where the visibility is excellent. It's a sport car disguised as a 4 door sedan.
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