Looking to maybe buy a Camaro

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Thanks. They are actually matte graphite. They shine a little when there is light on them. And no, there is not a 1LE convertible.

I'm not a vert, person. But with that shine those wheels & the black top that car is awesome looking.

[J Rod]

Originally Posted by pnwdan

I'm one of the weird ones that likes the updated front end and tails

Ditto! I was never a fan of the 10-13 grille and mail slot. I hate the non-LED 14-15 tail lights but love the LED version, they look especially badass at night.

To the OP, get the 1LE and don't look back. These things handle like they're on rails and the 3.91 gears are a blast! Hope you can drive a stick cause you can't get one with an auto.

[mbesman]

I like the 10-13 look as well but I really like the 14-15 2SS setup front end and rear better. By the way....I hardly use bluetooth to play music..even though I can. I set up a 256 gb usb drive in the console with 1000's of songs all in folders for easy review. That setup works the best IMO. I just take my usb out and update new playlists or folders with new music. No commercials and pure crisp sound.

[JD555]

Originally Posted by Junior

Me too! Not at first, but the they grew on me. Now I prefer them, especially with a bow tie delete.

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Agree. I like the refresh. I can not stand the grill on the 10-13 and would rip it off the second it was in my driveway. I love the heritage grill more than all of them.

[SS PANTHER]

Originally Posted by spike III

I'm not a vert, person. But with that shine those wheels & the black top that car is awesome looking.

Thanks Spike. You have a great looking ride also. I’m going to be adding a splitter and a ZL1 insert like yours this week.

[05Goat]

Originally Posted by Tyestick

I traded my 06 GTO for a 2015 1LE a few months ago.

I absolutely love it. I wasn’t fond of the 2015 1LE taillights at first, but they quickly grew on me. The 1LE has L.E.D taillights, so they’re incredibly bright! I love the taillights now.

The 1LE has a very firm suspension, which is borrowed from the ZL1. Doesn’t bother me, because the suspension on the GTO was crap, as you probably know.

While modding the GTO, the suspension was the first thing I invested in. With that said, the firmness of the 1LE is normal to me, but may be a bit firm for others.

How much did you get for the Goat? Did you trade it in or sell it? I have coilovers on my Goat, so I go back and forth from soft to stiff(no pun intended)

[05Goat]

SSPanther and mbesman.. Love your cars..

Panther do you take yours thru the car wash or no?

[Cheap Guy]

Originally Posted by 05Goat

Is the stereo tied into anything on the car? I don't plan on replacing it, but if I did, I'd be worried I'd lose something if I pulled it out.

Yes, unfortunately there are a bunch of things tied into the radio - OnStar, backup sensor, chime settings, etc., and even the HVAC controls to a certain extent but there are easy aftermarket workarounds.

[05Goat]

The stock radio is good enough. I'd just leave it in there. I just want to be able to stream spotify from my phone.

[WoodBoss]

2010 2SS here, my stock stereo has Bluetooth connection for my phone and I can stream music from my phone too. No HUD for my year but that isn't important to me and I really do not like touch screens either. I like the gauge pack in the 2SS, and the leather seats. I don't care for the refresh models, the front and rear got smushed it looks like. I like the look of the 69 Camaro and the 2010 - 2013 has the closest look in the front end. Good Luck.

[05Goat]

Which digit in the vin signifies the 1LE? Also, where in the Vin is it? I don't think some dealers even know they have a 1LE and don't specify it.

[GatorGreg]

Originally Posted by J Rod

Ditto! I was never a fan of the 10-13 grille and mail slot. I hate the non-LED 14-15 tail lights but love the LED version, they look especially badass at night.

To the OP, get the 1LE and don't look back. These things handle like they're on rails and the 3.91 gears are a blast! Hope you can drive a stick cause you can't get one with an auto.

I agree, at first I didn't like the look of the refreshed '14/'15 but now I really love it - especially the LED tails that come with the RS package. To the OP, I highly recommend the vert - I've had my V6 up to 130 with the top down and it's an absolute blast. The car looks fantastic as a droptop (see below) and it gets lots of compliments - especially from the ladies I'm not sure but I think the 1LE is only offered on the coupe so you will need to decide which feature you desire more. Good luck in your search.

[05Goat]

Is there something that covers the top when its down? On my 86 Corvette conv you hit a switch and the back popped up, laid the top down and then closed it. Its it pretty much the same on the new Camaro's?

[GatorGreg]

Originally Posted by 05Goat

Is there something that covers the top when its down? On my 86 Corvette conv you hit a switch and the back popped up, laid the top down and then closed it. Its it pretty much the same on the new Camaro's?

I think with the 6th gen ('16+) it is - I rented a '16 SS vert last year and I think it was set up that way. But no, the 5th gen is not the same as your Corvette - I had an '88 Corvette vert so I know exactly what you're talking about. The 5th gen Camaro has a tonneau cover (or whatever it's called) that you have to manually put in place - it's a PITA - however, I think the car looks good without it (see my pic above) so I never bother. Sort of the same as on my old '97 Z28 ragtop, I rarely bothered with it on that car either - I think I only used it if I was going to a car show or when I was in a parade once and had a couple people sitting on it. I've had my '14 up to triple digit speeds with the top down on several occasions so I can say there's no worry of it being damaged without the tonneau. This is the 10th vert I've owned and I think it's the best!