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big hammer · 11-19-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

.....yes....if it had a LS7.....

this

FINALLYSATISFIED · 11-19-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

I did, but I decided to save my money and get the top dog instead. Ultimate performance. If I was going to spend that much, I might as well go all out with no regrets!

Plus the Z sounds better then ss/1le

ZL1 sounds better then a ZLRS too. Lol

So Cal Camaro · 11-19-2012, 10:30 PM

I could have had either, chose to buy the 1LE....

ZL1 Spoked · 11-19-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

ZL1 sounds better then a ZLRS too. Lol

That zlrs...

Dega Man · 11-19-2012, 11:56 PM

I did consider the 1LE, but after calculating the money I would spend upgrading the 1LE witch would equal the same or more as the ZL1, but still would be a 1LE in value. Also I have notice several SS's on youtube with 2300 Superchargers, cams and head work, but they still are 40 to 50 rwhp down from a Zl1 with equal work, with just the 1900 supercharger.

69NMYSS · 11-20-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I could have had either, chose to buy the 1LE....

Why?

69NMYSS · 11-20-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Spike

No. I traded in an SS for the ZL1.

If I was not able to afford the ZL1 or if the ZL1 did not exist I would certainly go for the 1LE.

If the ZL1 did not exist, I would have got the new GT500

ace32x · 11-20-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

If the ZL1 did not exist, I would have got the new GT500

i think id hunt down a used zr1 or a c6 z06 XD

phantom · 11-20-2012, 01:21 AM

1LE, always tight suspension did not meet my cruising requirements. I was also concerned that power would be lacking similar to my 2010 2SS. Love the ZL1!

So Cal Camaro · 11-20-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

Why?

I use my Camaro for a lot of Autox events...the 1LE set up will work for what I want to do after I finish some mods, for a lot less than the ZL1 that was also at the dealership when I bought the 1LE...I have had a version of Mag ride on a prior Corvette, not a big fan of it...will dial in the 1LE for my preferences and use...I mainly bought the 1LE to get the manual trans, as my prior SS was an auto....

Skylane765 · 11-20-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven87

Just curious if any owners (or potential owners) gave the new 1LE Camaro any thought?

I happened to find a 1LE available in black (my favorite color) and must admit it is a very attractive vehicle, especially considering it is almost $18K less than a ZL1.

While it doesn't have the ZL1's suspension or the blower, it IS $18k less...

So, let me know if you considered the 1LE and why you chose otherwise?

never ever consider it, because it is not a ZL1 which is the high end Camaro. What you end up doing is TRYING to make it ZL1 in which it will never be. Also the ZL1 will command more money at resale in the long run because of LP. Now nothing wrong with the other Camaros, they are great and if I did not have the money I would go for the lesser Camaro.
Just look at what gets the most money at auction, it is normally a limited production car, now that does not alway hold true in the long run for all cars, you never can know that.
Just think, what if you bought the Z28 in 69 when you could wait and get a ZL1???? Now that was not the move that was a wise one.

I see many many want adds and other sales of the ZL1 hood, Blower, wheels, bumper, hood insert and many other 1/3 parts that do not come one other Camaros.

Until you know the look of a ZL1, most Camaros look the same. Put them side by side and there is a BIG difference.

You may spend more than $18k trying to make a 1LE like a ZL1.

DrewJitsu · 11-20-2012, 01:33 AM

I sold my supercharged SS/RS for the ZL1 and I couldn't be more pleased with this beast! I would fork over the extra dough if you can...

tramtwo · 11-20-2012, 01:38 AM

Didn't really consider ZL1 mainly because I couldn't. I believe that when it is all said and done the 1LE equipped SS will be the rarest of all the production fifth gens.

hairtrigger · 11-20-2012, 02:26 AM

The 1LE is what the SS should and could have been from the start. The engineering from the ZL1 suspension and wheels, not including the magnetic shocks of course, eliminated the push that the SS has in a racing environment.
I prefer the ZL1 because it is the deal of the century in performance so far.

11-19-2012, 10:30 PM	#17
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	I could have had either, chose to buy the 1LE.... __________________

11-20-2012, 02:26 AM	#28
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	The 1LE is what the SS should and could have been from the start. The engineering from the ZL1 suspension and wheels, not including the magnetic shocks of course, eliminated the push that the SS has in a racing environment. I prefer the ZL1 because it is the deal of the century in performance so far. __________________

11-19-2012, 11:56 PM	#19
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 651	I did consider the 1LE, but after calculating the money I would spend upgrading the 1LE witch would equal the same or more as the ZL1, but still would be a 1LE in value. Also I have notice several SS's on youtube with 2300 Superchargers, cams and head work, but they still are 40 to 50 rwhp down from a Zl1 with equal work, with just the 1900 supercharger.

11-20-2012, 01:21 AM	#23
phantom phantom Drives: 2012 ZL1 CRT 6M Join Date: May 2009 Location: depere, wi Posts: 143 View My Garage	1LE, always tight suspension did not meet my cruising requirements. I was also concerned that power would be lacking similar to my 2010 2SS. Love the ZL1!

11-20-2012, 01:33 AM	#26
DrewJitsu Drives: ZL1, 2012 3500 Duramax Dually 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 51 View My Garage	I sold my supercharged SS/RS for the ZL1 and I couldn't be more pleased with this beast! I would fork over the extra dough if you can...

11-20-2012, 01:38 AM	#27
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Didn't really consider ZL1 mainly because I couldn't. I believe that when it is all said and done the 1LE equipped SS will be the rarest of all the production fifth gens.