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DaemonGPF · 02-17-2014, 07:36 PM

Well, I was all set to pull the trigger. I worked out a fantastic deal with the local dealership. Only remaining detail - CFO approval. I took this loaded 1LE (minus sunroof) home and had her drive it around for a bit. It scared the crap out of her. It wasn't so much the power as she had a modded WRX to match mine, and drove the doors off my EVO for years. It was the size/mass combined with the RWD factor. Some other practicality issues kicked in as well. She didn't like the trade-offs in losing all of the creature comforts a loaded Lexus comes with vs. the relatively spartan muscle car. All of this could of course be mitigated if we had a third vehicle in the lineup, but as we're still looking to buy a house among other things going on, I can't rationalize a third vehicle for now, until we buy a new house and are settled in.

My kids are disappointed. They were very excited and loved the Camaro. They hated the STI we drove today for sanity check purposes. I dunno... I guess it's time to sit, contemplate, and revisit this in the near future. For now, the topic is on ice. So close...

SSTG · 02-17-2014, 07:50 PM

Sorry it didn't work out.
That is a beautiful car...

AG1LE · 02-17-2014, 07:58 PM

Sad to hear it didn't work out. I'm working with a dealer and trying to find a Red Rock Metallic 2SS/RS/1LE with Recaros/Nav/Dual-mode exhaust and NO sunroof...hard to find.

Mojave · 02-18-2014, 11:01 AM

The Camaro will be there when you are ready. I know it sucks right now though

Realist · 02-18-2014, 11:43 AM

Sorry to hear, your going to miss out on a lot of fun without a 1LE. I saw the exact 2014 1LE in color on the road this past Sunday in IL. Nice color and the rear end looked bad ass with the spoiler, wide rims and tires going down the road. Me likely! Oh yeah now we know who wears the pants in your household. Just kidding, you made the right choice as a 2nd car for snow and ice is highly recommend.

sengli · 02-18-2014, 05:15 PM

I can see her point, a spartanly equipped muscle car is a definitely different animal, compared to any of these newer creature featured luxo cruisers. It all boils down to what you are going to want to do with the car.

My wife has a new 14 impala LTZ and it has all the creature comforts and safety equipment, and she paid $5k plus....... less than I did for my 1LE.

02-17-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
DaemonGPF Redonkulous Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 305	It didn't happen today... Well, I was all set to pull the trigger. I worked out a fantastic deal with the local dealership. Only remaining detail - CFO approval. I took this loaded 1LE (minus sunroof) home and had her drive it around for a bit. It scared the crap out of her. It wasn't so much the power as she had a modded WRX to match mine, and drove the doors off my EVO for years. It was the size/mass combined with the RWD factor. Some other practicality issues kicked in as well. She didn't like the trade-offs in losing all of the creature comforts a loaded Lexus comes with vs. the relatively spartan muscle car. All of this could of course be mitigated if we had a third vehicle in the lineup, but as we're still looking to buy a house among other things going on, I can't rationalize a third vehicle for now, until we buy a new house and are settled in. My kids are disappointed. They were very excited and loved the Camaro. They hated the STI we drove today for sanity check purposes. I dunno... I guess it's time to sit, contemplate, and revisit this in the near future. For now, the topic is on ice. So close... Attached Images

02-17-2014, 07:50 PM	#2
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,508	Sorry it didn't work out. That is a beautiful car... __________________ BRAND NEW NS-1 STRIPE KITS

02-18-2014, 11:01 AM	#4
Mojave Drives: FOR SALE: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 1,832 View My Garage	The Camaro will be there when you are ready. I know it sucks right now though __________________ SOLD 2014 1SS 1LE NPP Recaros Backup Cam Sunroof AGM

02-18-2014, 05:15 PM	#6
sengli Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE and corvette C6Z06 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 81	I can see her point, a spartanly equipped muscle car is a definitely different animal, compared to any of these newer creature featured luxo cruisers. It all boils down to what you are going to want to do with the car. My wife has a new 14 impala LTZ and it has all the creature comforts and safety equipment, and she paid $5k plus....... less than I did for my 1LE. __________________ 2014 2SS RS NPP Recaro

02-17-2014, 07:58 PM	#3
AG1LE Drives: '14 RRM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,371 View My Garage	Sad to hear it didn't work out. I'm working with a dealer and trying to find a Red Rock Metallic 2SS/RS/1LE with Recaros/Nav/Dual-mode exhaust and NO sunroof...hard to find.

02-18-2014, 11:43 AM	#5
Realist Drives: 2013 Black SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 227	Sorry to hear, your going to miss out on a lot of fun without a 1LE. I saw the exact 2014 1LE in color on the road this past Sunday in IL. Nice color and the rear end looked bad ass with the spoiler, wide rims and tires going down the road. Me likely! Oh yeah now we know who wears the pants in your household. Just kidding, you made the right choice as a 2nd car for snow and ice is highly recommend.