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StarkCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:38 PM

was curious i currently have a 45th 2SS , do you think its smart trade to downgrade to a 1lE?

nyrfan · 09-01-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by StarkCamaro

was curious i currently have a 45th 2SS , do you think its smart trade to downgrade to a 1lE?

How is this a downgrade?

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Maniacal · 09-01-2012, 05:43 PM

That is not a downgrade.

StarkCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:47 PM

Only reason I wrote downgrade was due to some of the aesthetic and accessories not associated with the 1LE. So then i should just lose the 2SS and upgrade to the 1LE

x1sniper3x · 09-01-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

How is this a downgrade?

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Originally Posted by Maniacal

That is not a downgrade.

While you might be "downgrading" because it's not a special anniversary package, on the mechanical side of the 1LE it's a complete upgrade. If you have the money and are willing to part with your car, I'd say go for it. But if you want to use the 1LE as a daily driver, I'd say stick with the 45th SS. All up to what you want to do with it.

cbass · 09-01-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by StarkCamaro

Only reason I wrote downgrade was due to some of the aesthetic and accessories not associated with the 1LE. So then i should just lose the 2SS and upgrade to the 1LE

Will you be tracking the car? If not, then keep the 2SS. You can also upgrade the suspension on the 2SS.

StarkCamaro · 09-01-2012, 05:56 PM

I had initially planned on tracking my 2SS but Its a L99 :( and i saw all the upgraded mechanics on the 1LE better gears and suspension , im just curious if i can upgrade my car to be as good as a 1 LE

TJR1952 · 09-01-2012, 06:45 PM

Is neither upgrade or downgrade. Its a whole different kind of car.

Hercules · 09-01-2012, 07:12 PM

If your pockets are deep enough anything can be done to the 2SS. But I agree that it's not an upgrade or downgrade, they are two different cars completely. It's like comparing apples and oranges, only a lot more expensive.

Garret · 09-01-2012, 07:33 PM

Different uses for different cars, make your choice based on what you plan todo with it.

Bad@ssCamaro · 09-02-2012, 01:33 AM

Here's a thread you might want to follow if you want to upgrade your car yourself close to what the 1LE package offers:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237956

Higgs Boson · 09-02-2012, 06:51 AM

I also have a 45th. Don't swap cars, man.

1) It makes no financial sense to swap after a year or less of ownership, you will lose your ass or at least your down payment plus a little more. That's called having more dollars than sense. The 1LE is tempting you because it's the "new thing." Next year, something else will be.

2) As mentioned, all the upgrades are available, I intend to do several of them to mine.

3) You have a unique, one year only version of the Camaro. Is it worth more? No. Does it look a little different with a nice paint job, etc? Sure it does. The 1LE is just another Camaro with a hood wrap and different gears and tweaked suspension.

In the end, it's your choice, you don't have to ask or justify. Your car, your money, etc. I think though, you will find it will be cheaper to add 1LE parts to your 45th than you will lose swapping cars.

Now if you had no Camaro and wanted 45th or 1LE, I would say 1LE all the way. But you don't and there is nothing wrong with your car and it's upgradeable.

We have this issue all the time in the camera world. Some new 5000 dollar camera body comes out and suddenly the 5000 dollar camera you bought 6 months ago SUCKS. lol. No it doesn't.

JimE · 09-02-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

I also have a 45th. Don't swap cars, man.

1) It makes no financial sense to swap after a year or less of ownership, you will lose your ass or at least your down payment plus a little more. That's called having more dollars than sense. The 1LE is tempting you because it's the "new thing." Next year, something else will be.

2) As mentioned, all the upgrades are available, I intend to do several of them to mine.

3) You have a unique, one year only version of the Camaro. Is it worth more? No. Does it look a little different with a nice paint job, etc? Sure it does. The 1LE is just another Camaro with a hood wrap and different gears and tweaked suspension.

In the end, it's your choice, you don't have to ask or justify. Your car, your money, etc. I think though, you will find it will be cheaper to add 1LE parts to your 45th than you will lose swapping cars.

Now if you had no Camaro and wanted 45th or 1LE, I would say 1LE all the way. But you don't and there is nothing wrong with your car and it's upgradeable.

We have this issue all the time in the camera world. Some new 5000 dollar camera body comes out and suddenly the 5000 dollar camera you bought 6 months ago SUCKS. lol. No it doesn't.

Applies to pretty much any "toy". ie: home theater hardware, computer parts, cell phones, etc.

It's not often that someone buys a new toy because it actually has a new feature that you NEED.

09-01-2012, 05:38 PM	#1
StarkCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 61	2013 1LE camaro was curious i currently have a 45th 2SS , do you think its smart trade to downgrade to a 1lE?

09-01-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
Maniacal Drives: 2012 Ashen Grey Metallic 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 52	That is not a downgrade.

09-01-2012, 05:47 PM	#4
StarkCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 61	Only reason I wrote downgrade was due to some of the aesthetic and accessories not associated with the 1LE. So then i should just lose the 2SS and upgrade to the 1LE

09-01-2012, 05:56 PM	#7
StarkCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 61	I had initially planned on tracking my 2SS but Its a L99 :( and i saw all the upgraded mechanics on the 1LE better gears and suspension , im just curious if i can upgrade my car to be as good as a 1 LE

09-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#8
TJR1952 Drives: 2013 2LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WEST COVINA,CA Posts: 263	Is neither upgrade or downgrade. Its a whole different kind of car.

09-01-2012, 07:12 PM	#9
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 491 View My Garage	If your pockets are deep enough anything can be done to the 2SS. But I agree that it's not an upgrade or downgrade, they are two different cars completely. It's like comparing apples and oranges, only a lot more expensive.

09-01-2012, 07:33 PM	#10
Garret Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bastrop Tx Posts: 422	Different uses for different cars, make your choice based on what you plan todo with it.

09-02-2012, 06:51 AM	#12
Higgs Boson Big Time Newb Drives: C63 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,236	I also have a 45th. Don't swap cars, man. 1) It makes no financial sense to swap after a year or less of ownership, you will lose your ass or at least your down payment plus a little more. That's called having more dollars than sense. The 1LE is tempting you because it's the "new thing." Next year, something else will be. 2) As mentioned, all the upgrades are available, I intend to do several of them to mine. 3) You have a unique, one year only version of the Camaro. Is it worth more? No. Does it look a little different with a nice paint job, etc? Sure it does. The 1LE is just another Camaro with a hood wrap and different gears and tweaked suspension. In the end, it's your choice, you don't have to ask or justify. Your car, your money, etc. I think though, you will find it will be cheaper to add 1LE parts to your 45th than you will lose swapping cars. Now if you had no Camaro and wanted 45th or 1LE, I would say 1LE all the way. But you don't and there is nothing wrong with your car and it's upgradeable. We have this issue all the time in the camera world. Some new 5000 dollar camera body comes out and suddenly the 5000 dollar camera you bought 6 months ago SUCKS. lol. No it doesn't.