[backeddy]

Hi everyone! With a year of using the dedicated porsche 944 track car, I miss the power of the 1LE (and the handling too) and I am ready to buy a new car. So I have the same dilemma as I did in 2014...what car should I buy this time around? here are my thoughts, please let me know what you would do (remember I track A LOT and can do 1:42's at Laguna in a 1LE).

Here is my list (that I can afford)

1. 2017 1LE SS
2. 2013-15 Cayman S PDK
3. 2011-12 Boxster Spyder PDK
4. 2014-15 z28
5. Lotus Exige S
6 2014-15 Vette
7. GT350TP


Let me know what you guys think.....

[Bhobbs]

Motor Trend just finished their testing for best drivers car and it sounds like the 1LE ran Laguna Seca about as fasted the Z/28.

That being said, if I could get a Z, I would get the Z because Z/28.

[doc7000]

The LS7 is also begging for more power to be added to it as well...

[ZWA SS]

2017 1LE.
I think it'll be cheaper to maintain and perform extremely well.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Motor Trend just finished their testing for best drivers car and it sounds like the 1LE ran Laguna Seca about as fasted the Z/28.

That being said, if I could get a Z, I would get the Z because Z/28.

That 5th gen interior though, couldn't do it. It was what kept me away...

[ST1LE]

If you really track that much, I think a GT350 should be higher on that list. ADM aside, an "R" would be my first choice. In 2017 there is no longer a TP, so you can get a trackable GT350 for mid 50's +/-. The vette would be my second choice.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by ST1LE

In 2017 there is no longer a TP, so you can get a trackable GT350 for mid 50's +/-. The vette would be my second choice.

TP comes with the "base" car now, pretty sure MSRP with destination is like $56,500. And that doesn't include the approximate $1500 gas guzzler tax. So you are looking at $58,000 if you don't add any options and can find a dealer not jacking the price up. That probably will be about $15,000 more then a SS 1LE...no thanks.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by backeddy

Hi everyone! With a year of using the dedicated porsche 944 track car, I miss the power of the 1LE (and the handling too) and I am ready to buy a new car. So I have the same dilemma as I did in 2014...what car should I buy this time around? here are my thoughts, please let me know what you would do (remember I track A LOT and can do 1:42's at Laguna in a 1LE).

Here is my list (that I can afford)

1. 2017 1LE SS
2. 2013-15 Cayman S PDK
3. 2011-12 Boxster Spyder PDK
4. 2014-15 z28
5. Lotus Exige S
6 2014-15 Vette
7. GT350TP


Let me know what you guys think.....

Let history be your deciding factor. The 13-15 1LEs have taken major hits in their resale values. Buying a lightly used or new 14/15 Z/28 at a discounted price is the better decision. It should maintain its future value much better.

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by newmoon

Let history be your deciding factor. The 13-15 1LEs have taken major hits in their resale values. Buying a lightly used or new 14/15 Z/28 at a discounted price is the better decision. It should maintain its future value much better.

How do you figure that? The value tanked as they sat on lots now you think they will maintain? What if the 1LE is just as fast or faster on track and you get loads more tech and features plus you don't have to run carbon ceramics or trofeo R's to get the performance? Consumables on the Z/28 will be astronomically higher on the Z/28 and you run the risk of being outrun by a 6th gen 1LE.

[AdvanSuper]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

How do you figure that? The value tanked as they sat on lots now you think they will maintain? What if the 1LE is just as fast or faster on track and you get loads more tech and features plus you don't have to run carbon ceramics or trofeo R's to get the performance? Consumables on the Z/28 will be astronomically higher on the Z/28 and you run the risk of being outrun by a 6th gen 1LE.

You just wouldn't be taking as large of a depreciation hit if you bought one when they were at 50k brand new earlier in the year. I believe that is the point he's making.

[HogsFan75]

I see z28's on lots all day for low $50,000's. My local dealer has a 15 with 3000 miles for $52,000. I seen one the other day online with 7 miles for $54,000. Another local dealer has a brand new 15 for $76,000 on the lot and has had it forever and will when you can buy them for $25,000 less or more. That is some serious depreciation. So I'm not really sure how s 1LE suffers from worse depreciation than the Z.

[1leNPP]

For U a 2017 GS Corvette 1lt with the Z07 PKG. Put belts in the car and start buying cup tire for your track days have fun your done . Its the best Track Corvette GM has made
so far.

[backeddy]

I am glad a few of you think the same as I do with depreciation....I got out of the last 1LE just before the bottom dropped out...It had 27k HARD miles on it in the first year, including 1000's of laps at Laguna and it only cost me a couple of grand. I have tracked a new GT350 and a 2016 SS earlier this year, they were both great (except A8 getting hot). If ford does not keep making the GT350, it probably will hold value better than all on the list. I know we are Camaro guys, bet where are the porsche fans?

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

How do you figure that? The value tanked as they sat on lots now you think they will maintain? What if the 1LE is just as fast or faster on track and you get loads more tech and features plus you don't have to run carbon ceramics or trofeo R's to get the performance? Consumables on the Z/28 will be astronomically higher on the Z/28 and you run the risk of being outrun by a 6th gen 1LE.

Very easy answer. Presently you should be able to pick up a lightly used Z/28 for mid 40s, or a leftover new vehicle for low 50s. Either way the financial hit has already been taken and the cars should maintain this value for the near future, your advantage. Performance who knows which is faster most likely results will depend on the driver and the track. I would have more faith in the Z/28's drivetrain holding out for the long run during repeated track sessions.

You also could purchase a new 1LE for 45k+ and in a year it will loose 10-20% of its value, years 2 & 3 who knows but look at history.

Problem for the 1LE is while it may perform well, it is still just a SS, the Z/28 is a benchmark vehicle that will be in demand for a long time. These specialty vehicles tend to hold value really well especially if purchased at a reduced price such as leftover or lightly used.