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blessedhellride · 02-04-2014, 12:26 PM

I love both of them, the 1le is an awesome vehicle, and I like it because of the less complexity of the moving parts, I love the zl1 becasue of the technology it employs, either car is a win imo

ABMLS3 · 02-04-2014, 12:55 PM

if you can afford the zl1 then that'd be the better choice.

Squillo · 02-04-2014, 01:27 PM

One of my co-workers is having some issues with his ZL1, he's about to lemon law it. Supercharger bearings have lost all their grease and it sounds like a can full of marbles. Dealer keeps telling him it's normal. Rear differential makes horrendous groaning noises when turning, they changed the fluid and the problem persists. I think his car has been at the shop for about 3 months total since he bought it a year ago.

You should probably check the ZL1 forums to find out the issues that model can be susceptible to.

lbls1 · 02-04-2014, 01:44 PM

Research both cars thoroughly, and then do a financial analysis of your budget to see which one will make a better fit in terms of expense.

Make your choice on the car you want the most and/or the one that will meet all of your needs the best.

el ess A · 02-04-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

One of my co-workers is having some issues with his ZL1, he's about to lemon law it. Supercharger bearings have lost all their grease and it sounds like a can full of marbles. Dealer keeps telling him it's normal. Rear differential makes horrendous groaning noises when turning, they changed the fluid and the problem persists. I think his car has been at the shop for about 3 months total since he bought it a year ago.

You should probably check the ZL1 forums to find out the issues that model can be susceptible to.

PRECISELY!!! If you did that to your 1LE, that supercharger noise would have you out on your own. And a 99.9% likely chance your warranty would be gone, thus the rear end groaning wouldn't be covered either.

On the ZL1, it's simply a warranty claim issue. Either way sucks, but at least you're not stuck with ANOTHER bill.

BrunSS · 02-04-2014, 01:50 PM

It all depends on the Money ! If you can afford it buy a ZL 1

ben3350 · 02-04-2014, 01:52 PM

If you can afford the ZL1, you're going to kick yourself in a few months if you get the 1LE.

I think the 1LE is a fantastic car, but the ZL1 is superior and you can think of it like a modded 1LE with a good warranty.

In my opinion, the ZL1 looks much better as well. The front bumper, grill, hood, etc all look better than the 1LE and the ZL1 is just insanely powerful.

Get the ZL1 and you'll have a lot of piece of mind and won't have any regrets that you didn't pick the more powerful car.

delta6 · 02-04-2014, 01:54 PM

I'll go with the ZL1.

shine2013 · 02-04-2014, 02:02 PM

If I had the cash it's be a zl1. Heck even the c7 since you have the cash, but if you have to keep with a muscle car then the zl1.

Realist · 02-04-2014, 02:17 PM

Can you truly afford the ZL1 over the total term of the loan?
Are you looking at both new or willing to go used on a ZL1?

If you can swing a ZL1 go that route. I maybe in the minority here, but I think a 2014 1LE with the redesign front is better looking compared to the current ZL1 front end. I'm hopeful the ZL1 in 2015 gets a front end refresh but I don't think that's going to happen. I drive about 70 miles round trip for work averaging 20mpg in my 1LE, I can get a free value meal daily for what the additional gas would cost to do it in a ZL1.

Hard Parker · 02-04-2014, 02:38 PM

The real question are you going to want to modify it? And if you do to what extent?

cal45 · 02-04-2014, 02:38 PM

ZL1

Late last year I was set on buying a new ZL1 but couldn't get my budget & wife to be happy. My next option would have been a 1LE but they do not offer it in automatic, which I need due to a motorcycle accident over 30 yrs ago. So I "settled" on a black 2014 2SS. To date, I have some minor mods: Catch can, CAI, Hi Flow cats, full cat back sys. Eventually, I will add a Procharger so I can have my own version of a ZL1. Maybe not all the bells and whistles, but it will have more RWHP & TQ than a stock ZL1.....but it also won't have a factory warranty.

Shift_Rejected · 02-04-2014, 02:40 PM

A ZL1 vs SS debate... There's something new. At least it's not an SS vs v6 debate, those get old quick.

cal45 · 02-04-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift_Rejected

A ZL1 vs SS debate... There's something new. At least it's not an SS vs v6 debate, those get old quick.

?? Not sure where you are getting a ZL1 vs SS debate. If it was from my post - please re-read it. ZL1 was my first choice there.

02-04-2014, 12:26 PM	#15
blessedhellride Drives: 2014 Z/28; 2014 Ram 2500 CTD Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW-Fairview Posts: 498	I love both of them, the 1le is an awesome vehicle, and I like it because of the less complexity of the moving parts, I love the zl1 becasue of the technology it employs, either car is a win imo __________________ 2015 Silverado 2500 2014 Z/28

02-04-2014, 12:55 PM	#16
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	if you can afford the zl1 then that'd be the better choice. __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

02-04-2014, 01:44 PM	#18
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,073	Research both cars thoroughly, and then do a financial analysis of your budget to see which one will make a better fit in terms of expense. Make your choice on the car you want the most and/or the one that will meet all of your needs the best. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

02-04-2014, 01:52 PM	#21
ben3350 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 485 View My Garage	If you can afford the ZL1, you're going to kick yourself in a few months if you get the 1LE. I think the 1LE is a fantastic car, but the ZL1 is superior and you can think of it like a modded 1LE with a good warranty. In my opinion, the ZL1 looks much better as well. The front bumper, grill, hood, etc all look better than the 1LE and the ZL1 is just insanely powerful. Get the ZL1 and you'll have a lot of piece of mind and won't have any regrets that you didn't pick the more powerful car. __________________ Ark N-II catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper, JL C5 comps, JL 10w7, JL 500/1v2, JL 300/4v2

02-04-2014, 01:54 PM	#22
delta6 USN-MSC Drives: 2012 Camaro TF3 #427 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 237 View My Garage	I'll go with the ZL1. __________________ “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.”

02-04-2014, 01:27 PM	#17
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,172	One of my co-workers is having some issues with his ZL1, he's about to lemon law it. Supercharger bearings have lost all their grease and it sounds like a can full of marbles. Dealer keeps telling him it's normal. Rear differential makes horrendous groaning noises when turning, they changed the fluid and the problem persists. I think his car has been at the shop for about 3 months total since he bought it a year ago. You should probably check the ZL1 forums to find out the issues that model can be susceptible to.

02-04-2014, 01:50 PM	#20
BrunSS Drives: VR ZL 1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alamogordo ,NM Posts: 272	It all depends on the Money ! If you can afford it buy a ZL 1

02-04-2014, 02:02 PM	#23
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	If I had the cash it's be a zl1. Heck even the c7 since you have the cash, but if you have to keep with a muscle car then the zl1.

02-04-2014, 02:17 PM	#24
Realist Drives: 69 Project X2 & 80 Project Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs/SW MI Posts: 1,176	Can you truly afford the ZL1 over the total term of the loan? Are you looking at both new or willing to go used on a ZL1? If you can swing a ZL1 go that route. I maybe in the minority here, but I think a 2014 1LE with the redesign front is better looking compared to the current ZL1 front end. I'm hopeful the ZL1 in 2015 gets a front end refresh but I don't think that's going to happen. I drive about 70 miles round trip for work averaging 20mpg in my 1LE, I can get a free value meal daily for what the additional gas would cost to do it in a ZL1.

02-04-2014, 02:38 PM	#25
Hard Parker Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,524	The real question are you going to want to modify it? And if you do to what extent? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LE Nightfall Gray Metallic RIP ☠️☠️☠️ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Black Exposed CF\|Sunroof\|6 Speed Click HERE to follow my build!! Click HERE to follow me on Instagram #savethemanuals

02-04-2014, 02:38 PM	#26
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	ZL1 Late last year I was set on buying a new ZL1 but couldn't get my budget & wife to be happy. My next option would have been a 1LE but they do not offer it in automatic, which I need due to a motorcycle accident over 30 yrs ago. So I "settled" on a black 2014 2SS. To date, I have some minor mods: Catch can, CAI, Hi Flow cats, full cat back sys. Eventually, I will add a Procharger so I can have my own version of a ZL1. Maybe not all the bells and whistles, but it will have more RWHP & TQ than a stock ZL1.....but it also won't have a factory warranty.

02-04-2014, 02:40 PM	#27
Shift_Rejected 2010 2SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS RS (L99) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wilmington, DelaWHERE Posts: 749	A ZL1 vs SS debate... There's something new. At least it's not an SS vs v6 debate, those get old quick.