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Old 02-25-2013, 12:12 PM   #1
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1LE for everyday driver

I use my SS as an everyday driver in nice weather. How does the 1LE do? I assume pretty much the same? Do you guys see any reason to not just trade in my 11 SS and get a 1LE? It seems to have a bunch of the upgrades that I wanted to do.
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Old 02-25-2013, 01:19 PM   #2
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I use my SS as an everyday driver in nice weather. How does the 1LE do? I assume pretty much the same? Do you guys see any reason to not just trade in my 11 SS and get a 1LE? It seems to have a bunch of the upgrades that I wanted to do.
Not specific to the 1LE, but the Hill Start Assist on the 2013 Camaros is extremely annoying. Make sure you test drive a 2013 on some hills to see if you can live with it. Had I known how invasive it was, I would have looked for a 2010-2012 Camaro instead.
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Old 02-25-2013, 01:23 PM   #3
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Can you not turn off Hill Assist??
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Old 02-25-2013, 01:25 PM   #4
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I use mine as a DD.

I went from a 10 SS to the 1LE...very happy I did.
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Old 02-25-2013, 01:27 PM   #5
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Can you not turn off Hill Assist??
No you can't
Here in Texas does not bother me.
But told in hilly places it sucks
I like it in parking garages

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Old 02-25-2013, 01:36 PM   #6
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No you can't
Here in Texas does not bother me.
But told in hilly places it sucks
I like it in parking garages

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Old 02-25-2013, 03:16 PM   #7
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I use my SS as an everyday driver in nice weather. How does the 1LE do? I assume pretty much the same? Do you guys see any reason to not just trade in my 11 SS and get a 1LE? It seems to have a bunch of the upgrades that I wanted to do.
If you're getting an SS get the 1LE. I personally would choose the 1LE package over the RS AND 2SS if money was an issue.

I drive mine every day.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:57 PM   #8
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It is my DD. The hill assist is easy to avoid, just keep it out of gear until you are ready to move. I usually take it out of gear and roll to a stop, and if on a slope keep it out until green. I place in 1st and stay still or slowly move forward, no burning clutch either.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:26 PM   #9
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No way would I not buy the 1LE just because of the hill assist. 50% of the stop lights in WI are on a hill and it needs to be somewhat steep to activate. There are a ton of reasons to buy this car! Don't let someone talk you out of buying it over something so insignifcant!!!!
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:55 PM   #10
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No way would I not buy the 1LE just because of the hill assist. 50% of the stop lights in WI are on a hill and it needs to be somewhat steep to activate. There are a ton of reasons to buy this car! Don't let someone talk you out of buying it over something so insignifcant!!!!
I agree. Anyway, for clutch longevity, you better keep your foot off the clutch pedal when waiting in traffic.
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Old 02-26-2013, 05:50 AM   #11
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Not trying to talk the OP out of 1LE because of HSA. But since he mentions DD, I suggested that he test drive a 2013 himself, so he can form his own opinion on how it may or may not impact his own commute.

Don't get me wrong, I love my 1LE, and one blast through the twisties is enough to forgive all HSA infractions. It's just that my particular commute is a lot of stop and go, and it's not always possible to avoid HSA activation.
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Old 02-26-2013, 06:38 AM   #12
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If you don't buy a 1LE because of the HSA.....FAIL!

NO WAY in hell is the HSA a deal breaker for passing on a 1LE IMO.

I'm thrilled with mine and the HSA is a minor inconvenience at worst. Mine is lowered and still very liveable as a DD
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Old 02-26-2013, 06:41 AM   #13
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Camaro as a DD???
What???? You guys are crazy!!!
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Old 02-26-2013, 06:44 AM   #14
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What???? You guys are crazy!!!
My ZL1 is my DD.
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