Need help with 1LT vs. 1SS decision - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hdhomer · 02-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Ok, here is my dilemma. I want to order a 1SS but the 1LT has more option choices (C&C package, for one) I might be happy with the V6 but really won't know until I drive one. Here is my question. If I order a 1LT, can I switch it to a 1SS after I test drive the V6? Assuming I want more power. I'm not in a hurry to take delivery but I don't want to get hit with the likely price increase so I'd like to lock in pre-sale pricing. Anyone have an answer?

SGOS252382 · 02-19-2009, 05:14 PM

I would definately go with the V8. 300hp is nice, but 400hp is 4 wheel fun.

BLACK SUNSHINE · 02-19-2009, 06:31 PM

SS

ihc95 · 02-19-2009, 07:04 PM

The 1SS has more standard features and....oh yeah a V8

Inspector 17 · 02-19-2009, 07:59 PM

For me, it would be the V8, but you gotta get what's right for you.

manimsoblack · 02-19-2009, 10:34 PM

Don't order till you drive them.

Lakailb87 · 02-19-2009, 10:38 PM

Very similar situation here but between 1SS and 2LT. I would like to drive both as well as see where gas prices are sitting when I purchase, around October.

jeffny09 · 02-19-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

For me, it would be the V8, but you gotta get what's right for you.

always do exact opposite of what this guy tells you!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-19-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimsoblack

Don't order till you drive them.

If you're unsure, you shouldn't think of ordering one until you drive them both. Obviously, the SS will be the more powerful car. But I suspect you'll be more than happy with the LT considering the options you seem to want.

Bottom line I guess is: test drive them before ordering anything.

hdhomer · 02-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Thanks guy's.
My plan is to wait until I drive the V6. Maybe.

Dakota Kid · 02-20-2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimsoblack

Don't order till you drive them.

mwoodengr · 02-20-2009, 03:42 PM

I ordered the 2LT for one reason, well 8000 of them actually. I just can't justify the $8k difference for the V8. If I want to go drag racing, $8k will buy a pretty fast car, faster than the SS. But that's my opinion.

If money was no object, I too would have gone for the SS. Or maybe a Z06...

Rockies4 · 02-21-2009, 03:02 PM

If you're going to get one, go all out. Life is short. Buy the SS.

Vash · 02-21-2009, 04:59 PM

SS if you can afford it. The V6 is if you want more of a daily driver with better mpg, little cheaper long term cost of ownership. Don't buy a V6 and expect to be notching up a lot of road kills with it. But if you don't need that and don't care then the V6 is gonna be plenty fast.

02-19-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
hdhomer Drives: 69 Cutlass - small block Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 65	Need help with 1LT vs. 1SS decision Ok, here is my dilemma. I want to order a 1SS but the 1LT has more option choices (C&C package, for one) I might be happy with the V6 but really won't know until I drive one. Here is my question. If I order a 1LT, can I switch it to a 1SS after I test drive the V6? Assuming I want more power. I'm not in a hurry to take delivery but I don't want to get hit with the likely price increase so I'd like to lock in pre-sale pricing. Anyone have an answer?

02-19-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
BLACK SUNSHINE Drives: 68 Firebird Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 176	SS __________________ __________________ Victory Red, 2LT, RS, Auto, Polished 1100 = Preliminary Order: 2/26/09 ..............................3800 = Produced: 6/29 VIN: 2G1FC1EV9A9122433 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/19/09 ...............................4000 = Available to Ship: 7/1/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: ? ..........4200 = Shipped: 7/03/09 3300 = Scheduled For Production:6/6/09.......................5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/09 3400 = Broadcast:6/16/09............................... 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 7/15/09

02-20-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	I ordered the 2LT for one reason, well 8000 of them actually. I just can't justify the $8k difference for the V8. If I want to go drag racing, $8k will buy a pretty fast car, faster than the SS. But that's my opinion. If money was no object, I too would have gone for the SS. Or maybe a Z06... __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009

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