New SS-1LE or used ZL1?

[ron10]

if i were going to get a new car i would wait for the 2016.if i was looking for a used car , it would be a ZL1.but that is just me.i am thinking the 2016 is going to be a bear.

[CamaroTom]

Originally Posted by tnspd

HUH....we are not talking back in the day ZL1's LOL

If you don't mind me asking what else does a 1LE have performance wise over an SS other than suspension upgrades, brakes, and rims/tires. to my knowledge the 1LE is just a performance package that has been put on an SS. I think GM also says the 1LE is a performance package put on a SS.

Not bashing a 1LE at all but the ZL1 on the other hand is a completely different car. Way much more than just a performance package on a SS.

Well to name a few, a different transmission with closer gearing and higher power rating, 3.91 rear end with bigger half shafts, ZL1 wheel bearings, ZL1 fuel pump. The 1LE is the deal of the century.

[tnspd]

Too slow.......but could be a deal I guess for a package enhancement to an SS. Good point, thanks! Have a great day.

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[scubadoo7]

Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Well to name a few, a different transmission with closer gearing and higher power rating, 3.91 rear end with bigger half shafts, ZL1 wheel bearings, ZL1 fuel pump. The 1LE is the deal of the century.

Well said. Now if the op would consider the 1LE with a cam upgrade (as I did for $2600.00) he would enjoy the extra hp. Mine does quite well on the track, and comfortable on the street. Btw, AIRBORNE to you trooper. I served with the 2/508

[tnspd]

26 years here with 18 of those jumping out of planes at BRAGG, Death from Above!

[scubadoo7]

Originally Posted by tnspd

26 years here with 18 of those jumping out of planes at BRAGG, Death from Above!

Red devils....Fury from the sky.

[sengli]

Personally as an old guy. I feel if the road conditions were marginal, sych as wet, or cold the ZL1 could very easily get away from you and end up wrecked pretty easy. I find the 1LE with its 425HP, somewhat lacking, occasionally, but hey it was easily $15k cheaper. Since I use my 1LE really as a street cruiser, and part time fun car only. Depends on what you ultimately want to do with the car, and your money.

Plus after reading some of the posts on the ZL1 portion of this site. It seems as if those magnetic shocks have a habit of leaking without alot of miles on them. And they are very expensive to replace.

[Iroc Drew]

There were 2436 ZL1's and 2468 1LE's produced in 2014 so both models are on par as far as rarity.

[1KillerSS]

Threads like this always make me laugh, its more for entertainment purposes IMO than someone really asking about what they should do. "I know, lets ask a bunch of people what I should do, then get them all arguing about why I should do it!"

your asking two of the most particular types of people too tell you what to do....lol

Go drive both of them and then decide for yourself.

[Fraxum]

OP you might want to wait a few months. Chevy's Mark Reuss says the next SS will be pretty close to the performance of the existing ZL1. Which makes me look forward to the next ZL1 given the performance success of the Z06.

[kayer32]

I debated that as well when going through my purchase process. I do love the ZL1 but I personally don't think it's worth the amount of extra money when I could get the 1LE with most of the key features other than the supercharger. Before I get attacked yeah I know there are a few other things the ZL1 has. Probably helps that I got a great deal on mine too. I also like the fact that I have yet to see another 1LE in my area but there are several ZL1s. I actually have only seen 1 other 1LE on the road but there are 6 ZL1s that I know of in my small city of Warner Robins. All that said you can't really go wrong with either so happy hunting.

[beany323]

there was an article in camaro now and the guy had the same choice. he knew he was going to add more power. the only real difference was the magnetic ride (?).

its a good read.

gl!

[Paratrooper]

Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Threads like this always make me laugh, its more for entertainment purposes IMO than someone really asking about what they should do. "I know, lets ask a bunch of people what I should do, then get them all arguing about why I should do it!"

your asking two of the most particular types of people too tell you what to do....lol

Go drive both of them and then decide for yourself.

Or it could be that I want to make an informed decision by consulting a forum for owners of both choices, who can give pros and cons based on intimate knowledge that goes far beyond a mere test drive.

Considering you don't know me in the slightest, I'm curious on what basis you believe you can question my integrity. And for the record, nobody was arguing.

Have a nice day.

[Paratrooper]

Originally Posted by scubadoo7

Well said. Now if the op would consider the 1LE with a cam upgrade (as I did for $2600.00) he would enjoy the extra hp. Mine does quite well on the track, and comfortable on the street. Btw, AIRBORNE to you trooper. I served with the 2/508

I appreciate that, and some years ago I was also 2/508! I was 3/325 "Blue Falcons" (I'm not kidding)... and the 82nd brought back the 508th. Our Battalion was absorbed and converted to 2/508.

Anyway... I actually considered a 1LE with heads and cam, but watching the classifieds threads, $$$ on mods end up in the toilet and make it harder to sell your car. Everyone knows you lose money on depreciation, but I'd like to lose as little as possible.