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Msmall143 · 02-05-2014, 08:22 PM

I've owned both a 1le and now a zl1. Both 2013's. My opinions based off personal experience rather than what a magazine says. Both are good cars, but both are far from perfect....they are still chevy's not ferrarri's. He's the zl1 is costly for a chevy, but 60k isn't an expensive car compared to luxury lines.

I don't see one aspect where the 1le had an advantage. I don't see where people are saying the 1le brakes better, I don't think it does.

If you add beefy drivetrain and a sc to a 1le you don't have much weight savings.

The zl1 is a smoother ride with similar responsiveness.

I also like the zl1 having vented brake ducts and functional hood.

Not sure I buy into the "wih a zl1 you have the warranty" hype. I think modding is more of a personality thing. If you modded an ss I doubt you could buy a zl1 and keep it stock. You're probably either going to mod or not regardless of which car you choose based of your personality.

The front fascia also looks more complete on the zl1.

The 1le does provide a bit more "driver feedback" from what you feel from the road.

The wheel gap on the 1le is ugly as hell and requires suspension change. Zl1 doesn't have hat gap.

Wheel hop was also a pain with the 1le, I haven't noticed any with the zl1

I was never a fan of the stretched 285's on the rear 11's of the 1le.

Zl1 is more of a hear turner where people ask "what does 1le mean"... I had 1le badges.

With the zl1 you can get to 700 rwhp pretty quick and cheap with minimal if any supporting mods.

Both are good cars, but cost aside I don't think anyone could say he 1lr is a better car for any purpose.

Dollar for dollar in mods it will cost a ton of money for a 1le to keep up with a zl1. I don't get the "mod the 1le to beat a zl1" because the minute you match the hp the zl1 can add 100 hp with very little money. And when you match a modded zl1 with 700 rwhp with a 1le, the 1le drivetrain will start breaking while the zl1 will run strong.

Just my 2 cents. If i still had both I can't see a time I'd get in the 1le over the zl1.

Many have built ss's to beat zl1's but doing it right costs a ton of money. If you can afford to do this you can afford a zl1 to start with.

02-05-2014, 08:22 PM	#67
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	I've owned both a 1le and now a zl1. Both 2013's. My opinions based off personal experience rather than what a magazine says. Both are good cars, but both are far from perfect....they are still chevy's not ferrarri's. He's the zl1 is costly for a chevy, but 60k isn't an expensive car compared to luxury lines. I don't see one aspect where the 1le had an advantage. I don't see where people are saying the 1le brakes better, I don't think it does. If you add beefy drivetrain and a sc to a 1le you don't have much weight savings. The zl1 is a smoother ride with similar responsiveness. I also like the zl1 having vented brake ducts and functional hood. Not sure I buy into the "wih a zl1 you have the warranty" hype. I think modding is more of a personality thing. If you modded an ss I doubt you could buy a zl1 and keep it stock. You're probably either going to mod or not regardless of which car you choose based of your personality. The front fascia also looks more complete on the zl1. The 1le does provide a bit more "driver feedback" from what you feel from the road. The wheel gap on the 1le is ugly as hell and requires suspension change. Zl1 doesn't have hat gap. Wheel hop was also a pain with the 1le, I haven't noticed any with the zl1 I was never a fan of the stretched 285's on the rear 11's of the 1le. Zl1 is more of a hear turner where people ask "what does 1le mean"... I had 1le badges. With the zl1 you can get to 700 rwhp pretty quick and cheap with minimal if any supporting mods. Both are good cars, but cost aside I don't think anyone could say he 1lr is a better car for any purpose. Dollar for dollar in mods it will cost a ton of money for a 1le to keep up with a zl1. I don't get the "mod the 1le to beat a zl1" because the minute you match the hp the zl1 can add 100 hp with very little money. And when you match a modded zl1 with 700 rwhp with a 1le, the 1le drivetrain will start breaking while the zl1 will run strong. Just my 2 cents. If i still had both I can't see a time I'd get in the 1le over the zl1. Many have built ss's to beat zl1's but doing it right costs a ton of money. If you can afford to do this you can afford a zl1 to start with. Last edited by Msmall143; 02-05-2014 at 08:42 PM.