A big question: C5 Z06 to a 2014 1LE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GM_guy · 08-15-2013, 09:21 PM

We just bought a V6 2LT for my wife and we really like this car. I've been very impressed with the car and really enjoy driving it. I've like it so much in fact that it has me thinking of selling my 2004 Z06 and buying a new 1LE SS.

So the big question: Would you do it?

If you'd have asked me a month ago I would have said HELL NO! Now I'm not so sure.....

Arodr395 · 08-15-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_guy

We just bought a V6 2LT for my wife and we really like this car. I've been very impressed with the car and really enjoy driving it. I've like it so much in fact that it has me thinking of selling my 2004 Z06 and buying a new 1LE SS.

So the big question: Would you do it?

If you'd have asked me a month ago I would have said HELL NO! Now I'm not so sure.....

Yes do it, everyone I know that has gotten an 1LE has loved them!!

REDXIIIDave · 08-16-2013, 05:50 AM

Sell the 2004 Z06 and get a 2008 Z06. It'll probably be cheaper and much faster than a 1LE. If you want to go new, however, you can't beat the 1LE for the price.

usafboy · 08-16-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

Sell the 2004 Z06 and get a 2008 Z06. It'll probably be cheaper and much faster than a 1LE. If you want to go new, however, you can't beat the 1LE for the price.

I was goin to say this too! You already got a vette, just trade the C5 for a C6 Z06

Silverlsinva · 08-16-2013, 07:41 AM

Yea im on the boat about upgrading to a C6 Z06 unless u want new and a warranty with it. 1LE is awesome for the money and it seems everyone that owns one has nothing negative to say about it.

GM_guy · 08-16-2013, 08:44 AM

I'm in no hurry just something I was considering.

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-16-2013, 09:03 AM

concur w/ trading for a newer Z06. The Camaro is just too heavy(+700 lbs), but almost as fun to drive. Besides, you get alot more waves

bballr4567 · 08-16-2013, 09:05 AM

The only issue I see is value. The C6Z is going to drop as soon as the C7 comes out. No matter what direction the next Camaro is going to take there will still be pretty strong demand for the 1LE because of how GM put it together.

For me, I'd have to say the 1LE. I love the C6Z but there are just too many issues to not have one in warranty unless you plan on upgrading the motor in the near future.

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-16-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

The only issue I see is value. The C6Z is going to drop as soon as the C7 comes out. No matter what direction the next Camaro is going to take there will still be pretty strong demand for the 1LE because of how GM put it together.

For me, I'd have to say the 1LE. I love the C6Z but there are just too many issues to not have one in warranty unless you plan on upgrading the motor in the near future.

1LEs will depreciate faster(it's just too new, right now), though not as fast as say, a stock SS.
Value's not going to drop as many think, low mileage CZs still command top dollar.
If you're going to track it routinely, then obviously the warranty on a new car is the 'safer' way to go. If you don't mind chasing other CZs on the track..

bballr4567 · 08-16-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

If you're going to track it routinely, then obviously the warranty on a new car is the 'safer' way to go. If you don't mind chasing other CZs on the track..

I'd wish that was the case but there have been issues with the LS7 on cars that havent been tracked at all.

Shoot, I buy most of my cars out of warranty but with a Z06, I'd be very, very hesitant. Thats just me though.

Plus, the C7 with the Z51 package is going to outrun a C6Z.

bigbob11 · 08-16-2013, 09:18 AM

Get the Z28

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-16-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

I'd wish that was the case but there have been issues with the LS7 on cars that havent been tracked at all.

Shoot, I buy most of my cars out of warranty but with a Z06, I'd be very, very hesitant. Thats just me though.

Plus, the C7 with the Z51 package is going to outrun a C6Z.

..ummm, OK...

mgaspari · 08-16-2013, 09:30 AM

I think you should go 1le

solo40oz · 08-16-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

Sell the 2004 Z06 and get a 2008 Z06. It'll probably be cheaper and much faster than a 1LE. If you want to go new, however, you can't beat the 1LE for the price.

If you can find a 2008 Z06 cheaper than a 1LE, please point me to it

08-15-2013, 09:21 PM	#1
GM_guy Drives: 16 2LT Camaro, 15 Sierra CC 04 Yuk Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	A big question: C5 Z06 to a 2014 1LE We just bought a V6 2LT for my wife and we really like this car. I've been very impressed with the car and really enjoy driving it. I've like it so much in fact that it has me thinking of selling my 2004 Z06 and buying a new 1LE SS. So the big question: Would you do it? If you'd have asked me a month ago I would have said HELL NO! Now I'm not so sure.....

08-16-2013, 05:50 AM	#3
REDXIIIDave El Chupacabra Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 923	Sell the 2004 Z06 and get a 2008 Z06. It'll probably be cheaper and much faster than a 1LE. If you want to go new, however, you can't beat the 1LE for the price. __________________ El Chupacabra

08-16-2013, 09:30 AM	#13
mgaspari Drives: Camaro rs 2lt IBM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 919	I think you should go 1le __________________ BUILD THREAD:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285724

08-16-2013, 07:41 AM	#5
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Yea im on the boat about upgrading to a C6 Z06 unless u want new and a warranty with it. 1LE is awesome for the money and it seems everyone that owns one has nothing negative to say about it.

08-16-2013, 08:44 AM	#6
GM_guy Drives: 16 2LT Camaro, 15 Sierra CC 04 Yuk Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	I'm in no hurry just something I was considering.

08-16-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	concur w/ trading for a newer Z06. The Camaro is just too heavy(+700 lbs), but almost as fun to drive. Besides, you get alot more waves

08-16-2013, 09:05 AM	#8
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	The only issue I see is value. The C6Z is going to drop as soon as the C7 comes out. No matter what direction the next Camaro is going to take there will still be pretty strong demand for the 1LE because of how GM put it together. For me, I'd have to say the 1LE. I love the C6Z but there are just too many issues to not have one in warranty unless you plan on upgrading the motor in the near future.

08-16-2013, 09:18 AM	#11
bigbob11 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 259	Get the Z28