1SS vs 2SS

[ChocoTaco369]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I think you are right for the majority of the Camaro buying public. Just to clear things up though, all 2013 and up 1SS's have Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted audio controls, a USB port, and power mirrors. I thought the gauges would be nice, and I do think HUD would be cool. I should also note that we opted for the better audio, though I question its value sometimes.

Basically, from what I've seen, the major price differences come when you order the car brand new, custom. The 2SS looks to be an expensive option at that time. Example:

You want to order an SS, but due to budgetary concerns your options are 2SS, or 1SS+NPP+1LE+Recaro's. Then, I would totally take the 1SS! A 1LE 2SS with NPP is so damn expensive on the build sheet, you may as well buy a ZL1 at that point.

However, once the car is used, the premium goes away. I'm the kind of person that was raised believing cars are ultimately terrible investments and to never buy a new car - buy a "slightly used" car. I'm not kidding, I bought my car with 5,340 miles after the owner traded it in after 6 months and saved over $10,000 off sticker. I got my 2SS cheaper than most 1SS's for the same model year and mileage.

So I guess it depends what you are going for. The bad deal IMO is buying the 1SS and converting it into a 2SS over time. If that's your plan, you better be getting a slamming deal on a 1SS to make it worth it. I drove over 2 hours for my car. The car before this one I drove almost 3 hours each way. I suggest everyone really stretch out that search radius to get a good deal.

[Chevy_cowboy]

I keep seeing 1SS owners mention weight, is there really a significant difference in weight by adding 4 gauges, a windshield projector and leather on the seats? Anyone have the #'s handy?

[Rcfiddy1]

Just loose 10 lbs on a diet and get what you want.

[TheSmokingSuns]

GOOD LUCK GUYS

[VACamaro]

Originally Posted by xk49

2SS
-1SS
====
1SS

So the way I see it is you really get (2) 1SS for the price of one if you get a 2SS(someone please check my math though).

not sure your math is right

2SS
- 1SS
=====
1
or maybe 100

a S - S = 0 or cancel each other

[BluePhoenix]

I've owned a 1SS & a 2SS. That being said I have a preference to the 1SS. Maybe not a fair comparison considering the 1SS was a 2012 and my 2SS is a 2010.

Funny when you really think about it, this same conversation could be held for 1LT and 2LT cars considering they are the same deal but just with the 3.6 under the hood. Then if you wanted to break it down further LS vs the 1LT.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

I specifically picked a 1SS manual with no sunroof for the following reasons.............

I wanted the lightest weight V8 Camaro Chevy offered.

The "leather" seats are crappy, as the cloth seating is bland but at least I didn't pay thousands extra for mostly vinyl seating.

My budget afforded the car I purchased outright, a 2SS would have required me to get a loan, for a toy. I didn't really need this vehicle so I believe financing would have been a poor choice.

[parkerss]

Fun read

[GMTool]

Originally Posted by Angie11

Whats the difference

Originally Posted by Angie11

Thanks guys, got the 2ss but didn't know what it meant

Originally Posted by parkerss

Fun read

This thread is fun and funny. OP asked a simply little question. Got the answer and a whole lot more. Thread name could be. Why did you buy what you bought?

[Gamecock SS]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Could it be because Chevy made something like six times as many 2SS' vs. 1SS' between 2011 and 2014 (2010 & 2015 numbers unknown).

2011-2014: Approx. 15,400 1SS builds
2011-2014: Approx. 93,000 2SS builds

I like owning a rare car.

Agree, I like owning a 1SS car where there were only 2457 of them built...

Ive also heard that the 1SS is lighter, not much, but its lighter...

I Love both 2SS and 1SS... They are both beautiful...

Cant imagine someone comparing these... LOL

And mine came with the gauge cluster, bluetooth, USB, sterring wheel controls. etc...

Love them both...

[CLEAN]

It's just options, get what you want. There is no right or wrong.

I've had both. If I were to order one today, I would get 1SS w/ Recaros, then add the HUD, that's really the only option from 2SS I would want.

EDIT: Good luck w/ your cars everyone.

[Gamecock SS]

Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

I keep seeing 1SS owners mention weight, is there really a significant difference in weight by adding 4 gauges, a windshield projector and leather on the seats? Anyone have the #'s handy?

Not sure how much anyone elses car weighs.

I have a 1SS, I weighed it on certified calibrated scales and it weighed #3781

[GVA 45TH 2SS]

Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Why not do both 2SS and 1LE now you have comfort with performance.

I do agree if cost is an issue or the 2SS features are not something you need then a 1SS 1LE is a great choice.

I had a 1LS and went to a 2SS/RS 1LE night and day yes.

Because some people want an Auto

[CamaroCracka]

Originally Posted by Chevy_cowboy

I keep seeing 1SS owners mention weight, is there really a significant difference in weight by adding 4 gauges, a windshield projector and leather on the seats? Anyone have the #'s handy?

It's in other threads on here, but it's only a bit over 100 pounds. Not enough to make me not buy a 2SS. If you want options, they add weight. I bet the convertible adds quite a bit.