Help. Buyers Remorse/Not liking the package

[goinggone14]

Originally Posted by M3hta1

To answer your question yes. I could, but then again, it is still not a 1LE.

Kinda sounds like you're caught up on a status issue. Why not a ZL1? Why not a Z28?

You bought a 2SS/RS. It performs essentially the same as the 1LE in nearly all types of driving. No one is going to look at your car and say, where's the "performance suspension and wrapped black hood?"

You purchased an exceptional vehicle and you're simply thinking that everything out there is better now that you have it.

Grass is always greener on the other side and this trade-up effect isn't a new phenomenon.

People also commonly do it with cell phones and wives. It almost never makes much of a difference though...

[EastWood-SS]

Originally Posted by goinggone14

Kinda sounds like you're caught up on a status issue. Why not a ZL1? Why not a Z28?

You bought a 2SS/RS. It performs essentially the same as the 1LE in nearly all types of driving. No one is going to look at your car and say, where's the "performance suspension and wrapped black hood?"

You purchased an exceptional vehicle and you're simply thinking that everything out there is better now that you have it.

Grass is always greener on the other side and this trade-up effect isn't a new phenomenon.

People also commonly do it with cell phones and wives. It almost never makes much of a difference though...

lol yeah. Far from a world of difference. change the gear ratio perhaps and you're set.

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by goinggone14

Kinda sounds like you're caught up on a status issue. Why not a ZL1? Why not a Z28?

You bought a 2SS/RS. It performs essentially the same as the 1LE in nearly all types of driving. No one is going to look at your car and say, where's the "performance suspension and wrapped black hood?"

You purchased an exceptional vehicle and you're simply thinking that everything out there is better now that you have it.

Grass is always greener on the other side and this trade-up effect isn't a new phenomenon.

People also commonly do it with cell phones and wives. It almost never makes much of a difference though...

I don't think it's a status issue at all. Your comments along with those that state "if your not going to track it you will not notice a difference" to me are way off base. We got a chance to run in the North GA mountains last week, and having lived there for almost 15 years, we could really appreciate the 1LE package. Heck, I live on the flat marshy GA coast now, and there are many tuns and on ramps / off ramps that we enjoy having the 1LE package. You can appreciate the hell out of good handling car without being on a track. And I agree with the OP. The choice of gauges, leather, and heads up VS a car that handles this much better is a no brainer. I close with to each his own. Obviously more people enjoy the gadgets, and the proof is in the number of 2SS and 2LT sales vs 1LE.

[ackeight]

You made a mistake. You live, you learn. Now it's time to make it yours. Make it better than a 1LE

[M3hta1]

Just an update. I called my dealer, they are looking for a 1LE. Going to look at pricing etc and make a decision.

[v6sonoma]

I'll say you probably should have gotten a 1LE but since you didn't that package will now cost you about $6k to acquire (cost of package plus loss of current cars value) . Put that towards a supercharger and you won't give a crap about not having a 1LE...

[nyrfan]

I'll say this, you'd be out of your mind to do it. No matter how the dealer spins it (and they have a way of making is sound so good), you are going to take a bath, 3-5K minimum

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by M3hta1

Just an update. I called my dealer, they are looking for a 1LE. Going to look at pricing etc and make a decision.

There you go, that is all you can do. Get all the facts and costs in front of you and then decide if it is worth it to you.

[DarrenJ]

Originally Posted by M3hta1

Yeah I guess it is just buyers remorse. I have talked with the wife for years about buying the new gen 5 camaro. Did my research. I am just going to stick with it, mod it and be happy. Thanks for letting me vent guys. To be honest I really love the car. I just wish it was tighter and handling was better.

If you REALLY want to make yourself sick, go test drive (like I did yesterday) a new Stingray...I realized my 2010 2SS with 625 HP was "just a very fast car". Don't get me wrong, I love my Camaro(s), but that new Stingray was nothing short of amazing.

[M3hta1]

Originally Posted by DarrenJ

If you REALLY want to make yourself sick, go test drive (like I did yesterday) a new Stingray...I realized my 2010 2SS with 625 HP was "just a very fast car". Don't get me wrong, I love my Camaro(s), but that new Stingray was nothing short of amazing.

Nah I have to have a rear seat for the kiddo. I am more into muscle cars than sports cars anyways.

[Natikal]

The 1LE is a fantastic handling car. Is it worth trading your new 2ss/rs for a 2-5k loss, NO!

I traded my 10 2ss/rs for a 14 1LE and don't regret it at all. The car does handle amazing even in daily driving scenarios. But i also did not lose money when i traded up. If you are going to lose money i would say spend that money on aftermarket suspension and other HP mods.

[jrl]

Sure a 1LE is good for track day, BUT

Z28 is KING.

[BigBlock69RS]

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

You can get the 1LE handling stuff from GM and get it installed at dealer. It's not cheap $$$.

Yep for dramatically increased costs, far better to trade in and upgrade.

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

I'll say you probably should have gotten a 1LE but since you didn't that package will now cost you about $6k to acquire (cost of package plus loss of current cars value)

Try more than double and then add shipping tax and labor. Here is the parts list with prices:

Here are the suspension pieces from:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244570

Strut Tower Brace (LT, SS, 1LE) - 22756880 - $150
Front Wheel Hubs (ZL1, 1LE) (2) - 22924741 - $200ea
Rear Wheel Hubs (ZL1, 1LE) (2) - 22924740 - $200ea
Front Coil Spring (SS, 1LE) (2) - 92245257 - $50ea
Front Strut (1LE) (passenger side) - 22812984 - $100
Front Strut (1LE) (drivers side) - 22812985 - $100
Front Sway Bar (1LE) - 22812946 - $140
Front Sway End Link (SS, ZL1, 1LE) (passenger side) - 22842515 - $50
Front Sway End Link (SS, ZL1, 1LE) (drivers side) - 22842516 -$50
Rear Shock Mount (1LE) (passenger side upper) - 22922446 - $40
Rear Shock Mount (1LE) (driver side upper) - 22922445 - $40
Rear Coil Spring (SS, 1LE) (2) - 92195466 - $40ea
Rear Shocks (1LE) (2) - 22812987 - $250ea
Rear Sway Bar (ZL1, 1LE) - 22786260 - $150
Rear Sway Bar Endlink (SS, ZL1, 1LE) (2) - 22761221 - $20ea
Rear Lower Control Arm (SS, ZL1, 1LE) (2) - 20942237 (Needed for 2010-2011 cars for sway bar conversion) -$40
Rear Toe Link (ZL1, 1LE) (2) - 22845487 - $100ea
1LE Rear Sway Bar Bracket Bolt (4) - 11518623 - $2.50

About $2600 in suspension parts alone, for a 3500 package, but wait it gets better.

More parts
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237956
1LE Diff (3.91) - 22806794 - $1700
1LE LH Axle - 22806795 - $200
1LE RH Axle - 22806796 - $200
$2,100 for rear diff and axles

Wheels and tires
1LE/ZL1 Wheels 20x10 Black (2) - 22798741 - $800ea
1LE/ZL1 Wheels 20x11 Black (2) - 22798743 - $850ea
285/35ZR20 Eagle F1 Supercar G2 (4) - $350 ea
$4,700 in wheels and tires

Transmission
Tremec tr6060 92236241 - $3,300
Tremec install kit - $700
$4,000 in transmission

Summary:
$2,600 in suspension parts
$2,100 for rear diff and axles
$4,700 in wheels and tires
$4,000 in transmission
$13,400 in parts, not including aero (front splitter, rear spioiler) or interior (suede steer wheel and shifter), zl1 fuel pump, oil catch can, trans and oil coolers, hood wrap, tax, shipping or labor.

[maddoggyusa]

how much money are you spending in upgrades???

why didn't you just put that money towards the $3500 1LE package on a 2SS and have both the upgrades and 1LE? seems like a no brainer your "months of researching" should have concluded. you can't buy those parts and have them installed for less than $3500... not even close.