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Alex74 · 05-11-2018, 01:35 PM

Been lurking for a few months while I researched the best way to have a mid-life crisis and suffice to say I am absolutely smitten with the SS1 1LE.

Currently on the hunt for the right one (I have a preference for silver as love the contrast with the black) and want to get in one before the 2019's arrive for no other reason that I'm impatient. Also, I think the 2019 looks wrong.

My test drive was an absolute eye-opener. I'm originally from the UK where there exists the old stereotype that American cars just don't handle...

...while we should never let the truth get in the way of a good old across-the-pond banter match, this car was brilliant and I still can't believe that something like this exists at a circa $40K price point.
I drove its obvious competitors, and some that are several price-classes higher and the Camaro was the only car that I felt I was sitting IN rather than ON and I just felt connected to it - my kids rode in the back with massive grins on their faces the whole time...!

Hope to be able to check back in soon with one sitting on my driveway and will leave you all with a "thank you" - the discussions here seem open and moderate and actually helped persuade me to try the Camaro out. I'm really glad I did. My wife less so...

Also, if anyone knows of a Silver SS1 1LE that needs a good home I'm ready to adopt. If anyone has advice on out-of-state buying and bring home to VA, I'd be open to hear it.

Thank you,
A

witenite · 05-11-2018, 03:57 PM

Welcome from the Hampton roads area! Good luck on your Camaro search.

sherob · 05-11-2018, 04:21 PM

This article just says it all...

https://jalopnik.com/the-camaro-ss-1...-lo-1645963178

Alex74 · 05-11-2018, 05:05 PM

Ha! Enjoyed reading that - thank you!

Ashen 6.2 · 05-11-2018, 06:48 PM

Welcome!

sbubbaklein · 05-11-2018, 09:06 PM

welcome

BAD DAB · 05-12-2018, 01:38 PM

A big welcome from the RVA!

USCAMARO14 · 05-13-2018, 01:16 PM

WELCOME!!

Sir Nuke · 05-14-2018, 05:38 AM

Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

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oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Overflow · 05-18-2018, 05:55 AM

Welcome!

Alex74 · 05-29-2018, 07:41 AM

Update:
Didn't get silver...
during my search, I hadn't really clocked NFG - not sure if I simply had it written off as a color choice as it didn't "pop" in photos as much as others, but once I saw it in person I was sold.

babying this thing through her break-in period.
Sto n sho, LED side markers, ZL1 add-on rock guards and mishimoto catch-can to be installed in the coming days.

Looking at options around paint protection also.

Cheers!
A

05-11-2018, 01:35 PM	#1
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	Checking in from the Metro DC - Hello! Been lurking for a few months while I researched the best way to have a mid-life crisis and suffice to say I am absolutely smitten with the SS1 1LE. Currently on the hunt for the right one (I have a preference for silver as love the contrast with the black) and want to get in one before the 2019's arrive for no other reason that I'm impatient. Also, I think the 2019 looks wrong. My test drive was an absolute eye-opener. I'm originally from the UK where there exists the old stereotype that American cars just don't handle... ...while we should never let the truth get in the way of a good old across-the-pond banter match, this car was brilliant and I still can't believe that something like this exists at a circa $40K price point. I drove its obvious competitors, and some that are several price-classes higher and the Camaro was the only car that I felt I was sitting IN rather than ON and I just felt connected to it - my kids rode in the back with massive grins on their faces the whole time...! Hope to be able to check back in soon with one sitting on my driveway and will leave you all with a "thank you" - the discussions here seem open and moderate and actually helped persuade me to try the Camaro out. I'm really glad I did. My wife less so... Also, if anyone knows of a Silver SS1 1LE that needs a good home I'm ready to adopt. If anyone has advice on out-of-state buying and bring home to VA, I'd be open to hear it. Thank you, A

05-11-2018, 03:57 PM	#2
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Welcome from the Hampton roads area! Good luck on your Camaro search. __________________

05-11-2018, 04:21 PM	#3
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	This article just says it all... https://jalopnik.com/the-camaro-ss-1...-lo-1645963178 __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

05-11-2018, 06:48 PM	#5
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,991 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

05-11-2018, 09:06 PM	#6
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

05-11-2018, 05:05 PM	#4
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	Ha! Enjoyed reading that - thank you!

05-12-2018, 01:38 PM	#7
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	A big welcome from the RVA! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-13-2018, 01:16 PM	#8
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	*WELCOME!!* __________________

05-14-2018, 05:38 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wives', husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

05-18-2018, 05:55 AM	#10
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________

05-29-2018, 07:41 AM	#11
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	Update: Didn't get silver... during my search, I hadn't really clocked NFG - not sure if I simply had it written off as a color choice as it didn't "pop" in photos as much as others, but once I saw it in person I was sold. babying this thing through her break-in period. Sto n sho, LED side markers, ZL1 add-on rock guards and mishimoto catch-can to be installed in the coming days. Looking at options around paint protection also. Cheers! A Attached Images