06-29-2013, 06:49 AM | #57 | |
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Doc I am 100% with you! Your thinking a mine our in line!!! I didn't want to say this to RJ because I don't want to talk him out of what he wants to get but Justin and I were talking and thought he be crazy not to get a 1le. Also as the budget allows, he can always add additional power if he'd like. He'll just have to stay focused and keep away from the Du-dad modification that suck up all your money but don't do anything for the "fun factor" in the driving experience. Stay away from the " Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions" forum section and you'll be alright, LOL. All those are economical mods but when you add them up they end up costing you a bunch. It's just that they don't do anything for the fun factor in the driving experience. I heard someone say one time that if you spend your fortune a penny at a time, you'll end up with trinkets but if you save your dollars you could end up with treasures. I have found it better to focus on performance mods as they will give you the biggest per-ma-grin for the $. All that other stuff is a bunch of BS............ Last edited by Moreno1; 06-29-2013 at 09:15 AM. |
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06-29-2013, 10:20 AM | #58 | |
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06-29-2013, 10:39 AM | #59 |
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The 1LE is born NA and stays NA.
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06-29-2013, 11:10 AM | #60 |
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Non-ZL1 owners will tell you to get a 1LE. ZL1 owners will tell you to get a ZL1 if it is a financially sound idea.
Get whatever model serves you best and fulfills your needs/purposes/wants, that way you'll be happy in whatever you decide. I'm excited for you and looking forward to your next build! |
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06-29-2013, 05:53 PM | #62 |
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....I'd say keep an open mind entirely about what to buy...last car/truck of mine that was totaled I was in a rush to replace it with the same thing...glad I didn't...ended up with my new Camaro instead...
...Just sayin' it's an opportunity to look at everything....Dodge, Ford (gulp), Corvette, whatever... ...maybe even wait for the 6th Gen Camaros... |
06-29-2013, 06:28 PM | #63 |
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Get the ZL1 and dont look back, i think you will work it out, save for 2-3 mouths and get what you wanted, best of luck with the new car what ever it turns out to be.
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06-29-2013, 07:40 PM | #64 |
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Stig, if you can swing it buy a ZL1. If you are not able to afford it the 1LE all the way.
If I could have swung it more comfortably I would have gone ZL1. IMHO the 1LE is about 85%-90% of what I wanted in a Camaro. I figure the ZL1 is about 95% there. Some drop springs and headers/pulley/tune... there you go. |
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Stig I would go with the 1LE package, I'd get it if I could. But you have to decide what you want to get, so don't keep us in suspense whatcha getting??? lol
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06-29-2013, 07:59 PM | #66 |
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06-29-2013, 08:46 PM | #67 |
Where did you get your halo fog lights?
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06-30-2013, 09:59 AM | #68 | ||
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But after I did the math out of what mods I'd need to put on a 1LE I'd be pretty much at the same price as a ZL1, and I'd still be missing things like the magnetic ride suspension, etc. So I figured I'd save up, get my monthly payments to a more comfortable number, and then just focus on weight reduction as the ZL1 already has enough power. It'll be weird driving a car that still has a factory powertrain warranty, but I think I could get used to it Quote:
Talked with Becky, and she said she's willing to delay my order a bit so that I can save up a bit more. Got them from AAC. I still have them actually, if you want them I'm more than happy to PIF them to you. Just let me know and I'll get them out to you this week. |
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06-30-2013, 11:36 AM | #69 |
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Good deal RJ. Glad to see you've got a plan and will be back into a great Camaro soon.
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06-30-2013, 11:57 AM | #70 |
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RJ, good luck with what ever decision you make. Keep in mind going ZL1 means 72 months of payments, insurance, etc. Since you're having some 2nd thoughts now, that's an awful long commitment and a lot of money for a long time. Also you're still going to want to mod, cutting your finances tight will leave you little room.
Don't fall into peer pressure, its your money and your future. Think things through long and hard, then do it again before you commit to such a large dollar amount, thats what I did. Surprisingly even though a ZL1 easily fit in my budget now (and my wife wanted me to get one), I still decided on an SS, which is now paid off. In the end it will feel much worse to give up a ZL1 due to financial constants then it will feel to never have had one. Sorry if I seem to be going against most, but for me being financial stable is more important then putting myself in a position to be financial stressed. My advise, get whatever you'll feel comfortable paying on, no matter what it is, you'll love it. Good luck with your decision! Felix Sent from my 2SS/RS Last edited by nyrfan; 06-30-2013 at 03:13 PM. |
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