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JCunningham · 06-17-2014, 06:59 PM

your not going to regret trading for a 1le.

ratfinkharley · 06-17-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by King23

@ratfinkharley. that's what I was meaning too no one gets it most of the time and theres a couple shows that we go to that's outta states kinda our weekend get away, I guess u could say. But we have a weekend once a month cruise here that everyone meets up and we go to dif places threw the state last time we went 3 pit stops beside the road for her to say goodbye to her food from the heat and exhaust smells. just the kid inside me fighting to keep it and not part with it

A new camaro would be ideal for the weekend cruises and traveling to out of state shows. The practical me says to sell the z28, buy a used gen5 and start saving for college. Buy a die cast model of the z28 to ease the separation anxiety.

SS_Falco · 06-17-2014, 07:06 PM

I walked in to the dealership and bought my 1le when my wife was 8months pregnant, rear facing car seats are a little tight and wouldn't fit behind the driver seat but it works and a stroller even fits in the trunk! Also my boy seems to enjoy the exhaust notes or something he just sits in it now and stares out the tiny little triangle window lol

motorhead · 06-17-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by King23

Hello guys. This is my first time on this site. I hope this is in the right section, but I was wanting some opinions. Sorry I wrote a book.
I have a 2000 z28 t-top, m6, cam, tuned and full bolt ons. I just put a monster stg3 clutch and a tick master in 600 miles ago. Well, I found a new 2014 1SS, 1LE that I fell in love with. The thing is, my lady and I have a baby on the way. She also has a hard time riding in the Z because of the fact that the exhaust smells and lack of A/C makes her sick. The baby won't be able to ride in the car either once born. So we'll have to take another car when we go to shows, events, and weekend cruises. With the SS, we could go together as a family. It will NOT however be a daily family car. That's what her car and my truck are for. The thing is that I'm very attached to my Z. It was my 2nd car. I have owned it since I was 18 and put my own blood, sweat and tears into it. I'm afraid I will regret getting rid of it, but I don't have the room for both. The car is also going downhill and will need some work to have it cherry again. It would also be nice to be able to go places together as a family instead of riding in different cars. I just don't want to wake up some morning after the deal with regrets. I just want some other opinions. Thanks guys.

I tried to help clean that up for you. As far as my opinion about it, get the 1LE and don't look back. You'll be saying what Z28 after a week of ownership.

Emig5m · 06-17-2014, 08:23 PM

I agree. Get the newer car design.

SS PANTHER · 06-17-2014, 08:54 PM

My wife is small and 5'-3", so my son and wife can fit with a rear facing car seat. If your wife is tall it isn't going to work out. Also, if your wife can't, or doesn't like driving a stick, I would get an automatic SS to have a more useful family/muscle car experience. Get rid of the 2000 and get a new, much safer, better Camaro with a good warranty.

TxBandit911 · 06-17-2014, 09:36 PM

I sold my '00 WS6 a few years ago, it was in pretty good shape and made really good power, would kill a new 5.0 or 1LE in the 1/4. I still think about that car everyday and wish I still had it. I loved that car more than any other I've owned. I love my new 1LE, but I think maybe because of all the time I spent in it and building it plus the fact you can't get a T/A anymore period is what keeps me missing it...

King23 · 06-17-2014, 11:21 PM

Thanks again guys for all the replies and @ss panther she is small 5"4 and loves driving muscle cars but only if it's a stick. She is a ford/mustang girl :/ she had a 08 gt 5 speed when we first started talking I'm slowly converting her to the right side lol. But I believe I will clean the car up put it up for sell and see what offers I get, I can always get me another 4th gen down the road when funds allow and put it up for restore or leave it stock.

SS PANTHER · 06-18-2014, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by King23

Thanks again guys for all the replies and @ss panther she is small 5"4 and loves driving muscle cars but only if it's a stick. She is a ford/mustang girl :/ she had a 08 gt 5 speed when we first started talking I'm slowly converting her to the right side lol. But I believe I will clean the car up put it up for sell and see what offers I get, I can always get me another 4th gen down the road when funds allow and put it up for restore or leave it stock.

Your set and home free then for a 1LE. Good luck and congrats on your upcoming child.

King23 · 06-18-2014, 10:57 AM

Thanks everyone and thanks panther

damian559 · 06-18-2014, 11:07 AM

Get the 1LE.

Ringo64 · 06-18-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I tried to help clean that up for you.

You're amazing! Stopped reading OP and hoped some kind soul did just this.

pickwithaustin · 06-18-2014, 11:11 AM

I had trouble reading that so tried to read the replies instead to gather what I think is going on. My opinion is to keep the car and just get an additional car that is more of the "daily family driver." Why get rid of a "toy"? I have plenty of cars that I consider "toys" and that I don't drive often. Still fun to keep and enjoy from time to time. Don't get rid of something you enjoy, just add something more practical for the regular ride.

erik13 · 06-18-2014, 03:21 PM

Maybe if you fixed your exhaust people wouldn't be getting sick in your car? Just a thought...

06-17-2014, 06:59 PM	#15
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	your not going to regret trading for a 1le. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-18-2014, 11:07 AM	#25
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	Get the 1LE. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

06-18-2014, 11:11 AM	#27
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I had trouble reading that so tried to read the replies instead to gather what I think is going on. My opinion is to keep the car and just get an additional car that is more of the "daily family driver." Why get rid of a "toy"? I have plenty of cars that I consider "toys" and that I don't drive often. Still fun to keep and enjoy from time to time. Don't get rid of something you enjoy, just add something more practical for the regular ride. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

06-17-2014, 07:06 PM	#17
SS_Falco Drives: 2SS 1LE RS. IOM Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 39 View My Garage	I walked in to the dealership and bought my 1le when my wife was 8months pregnant, rear facing car seats are a little tight and wouldn't fit behind the driver seat but it works and a stroller even fits in the trunk! Also my boy seems to enjoy the exhaust notes or something he just sits in it now and stares out the tiny little triangle window lol

06-17-2014, 08:23 PM	#19
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	I agree. Get the newer car design.

06-17-2014, 08:54 PM	#20
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	My wife is small and 5'-3", so my son and wife can fit with a rear facing car seat. If your wife is tall it isn't going to work out. Also, if your wife can't, or doesn't like driving a stick, I would get an automatic SS to have a more useful family/muscle car experience. Get rid of the 2000 and get a new, much safer, better Camaro with a good warranty.

06-17-2014, 09:36 PM	#21
TxBandit911 Call Me"Doc" Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Riley, Kansas Posts: 890	I sold my '00 WS6 a few years ago, it was in pretty good shape and made really good power, would kill a new 5.0 or 1LE in the 1/4. I still think about that car everyday and wish I still had it. I loved that car more than any other I've owned. I love my new 1LE, but I think maybe because of all the time I spent in it and building it plus the fact you can't get a T/A anymore period is what keeps me missing it...

06-17-2014, 11:21 PM	#22
King23 Drives: 2000 Z-28 98-firebird 2013 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: 42503 Posts: 41	Thanks again guys for all the replies and @ss panther she is small 5"4 and loves driving muscle cars but only if it's a stick. She is a ford/mustang girl :/ she had a 08 gt 5 speed when we first started talking I'm slowly converting her to the right side lol. But I believe I will clean the car up put it up for sell and see what offers I get, I can always get me another 4th gen down the road when funds allow and put it up for restore or leave it stock.

06-18-2014, 10:57 AM	#24
King23 Drives: 2000 Z-28 98-firebird 2013 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: 42503 Posts: 41	Thanks everyone and thanks panther

06-18-2014, 03:21 PM	#28
erik13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax,MA Posts: 191	Maybe if you fixed your exhaust people wouldn't be getting sick in your car? Just a thought...