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mono01 · 12-07-2009, 04:14 PM

i am torn between the 1ss and the 1lt .does the 1ss have a rougher suspenion then the 1lt? what do you all thing.

G.E. · 12-07-2009, 04:16 PM

well i would say the 1ss cuz u get the V8 engine... however unless you just want cloth i would go with the 2LT

THUMPER20X · 12-07-2009, 04:18 PM

The 1SS, all the cool kids are getting it. DO EEETTT

MontyCarlo · 12-07-2009, 04:49 PM

They're both good cars, with a lot of performance for the money. Now, although there's a big difference between 304hp and 400+, you have you ask yourself how much of that extra horsepower you would actually use. The answer for me was "not much of it, most of the time." It just wasn't a good use of $7k for me.

C4 · 12-07-2009, 04:50 PM

ss

SSOOCH · 12-07-2009, 05:00 PM

1SS

Santos · 12-07-2009, 05:11 PM

well i got a SS cheaper than i would have got a V6 so it was no big decision for me, but now knowing the difference i could never settle for less

Rogue Leader · 12-07-2009, 05:12 PM

1SS = same overall car equipment wise with a better suspension, gearing, brakes, and obviously engine. DO IT

ljustin293 · 12-07-2009, 05:18 PM

Do you want performance or gadgets?

or wait 6 months and get a 2SS and have best of both worlds

shad2009 · 12-07-2009, 05:39 PM

if you got the money for the SS i'd say go for it...you only live once

Angrybird 12 · 12-07-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mono01

i am torn between the 1ss and the 1lt .does the 1ss have a rougher suspenion then the 1lt? what do you all thing.

To answer the question you asked .. Yes the 1SS will ride rougher than the 1LT, but it is not that much rougher from what I have heard.

Now about what some others have told you, it's not all about power as some want you to think. you need to also look at costs not normally attributed to just purchase.
On the SS You need to consider Insurance of course will be more. Maintenance will be more, Brake pads and rotors will definately be more costly, and Tires will be very expensive for an SS. then there is the I got the power I gotta use it factor in getting speeding tickets, using more gas for using the power at stoplights...
In the end do your research on ALL the factors, don't just look at one aspect of each car. weigh the pros and cons for your type driving and needs. remember the 1LT and 1SS have different levels of standard equipment also, and some options available on the 1LT are not on the 1SS such as the C&C package (which someone pointed out to me last night)

To can't go wrong with either, but once your decision is made you cannot go "What if?"

Buckbo · 12-07-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mono01

i am torn between the 1ss and the 1lt .does the 1ss have a rougher suspenion then the 1lt? what do you all thing.

To answer your question, The 1SS does have a rougher suspension than the 1LT. It's so firm you can hear the body panels rub against each other on the bumps. I was thinking of upgrading to the SS but after feeling every expansion joint in the road and almost losing my teeth fillings on a railroad crossing I was glad I bought the LT instead for a daily driver.
Keep in mind that if I lived in a place where there are more open roads that weren't as crappy as here and I was 19 again I'd go fo the SS because of the power.

TonyNo · 12-07-2009, 05:58 PM

+1 for if you have/want to spend the money. I could not see paying that much for any car.

Having said that (

), if I had a spare ~$40k, I would have jumped on it!

shroomjohn · 12-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Unless your flying through the twisties you do not notice the difference. I drove both and own the 2SS. Amazing car but my biggest question is....Santos

Quote:

well i got a SS cheaper than i would have got a V6 so it was no big decision for me, but now knowing the difference i could never settle for less

How the hell did you pull that off please details!

12-07-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
mono01 Drives: 2008 sentra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: tampa florida Posts: 44	Torn between 1SS and 1LT i am torn between the 1ss and the 1lt .does the 1ss have a rougher suspenion then the 1lt? what do you all thing.

12-07-2009, 04:16 PM	#2
G.E. Drives: black on black twenty ten ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 428 View My Garage	well i would say the 1ss cuz u get the V8 engine... however unless you just want cloth i would go with the 2LT __________________ I GOT MINE! Where's yours? :(

12-07-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	The 1SS, all the cool kids are getting it. DO EEETTT __________________

12-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	They're both good cars, with a lot of performance for the money. Now, although there's a big difference between 304hp and 400+, you have you ask yourself how much of that extra horsepower you would actually use. The answer for me was "not much of it, most of the time." It just wasn't a good use of $7k for me. __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

12-07-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	1SS __________________

12-07-2009, 04:50 PM	#5
C4 ERNEST Drives: 2012CAMARO 1LT RS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Posts: 2,237 View My Garage	ss

12-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#7
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	well i got a SS cheaper than i would have got a V6 so it was no big decision for me, but now knowing the difference i could never settle for less __________________

12-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#8
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	1SS = same overall car equipment wise with a better suspension, gearing, brakes, and obviously engine. DO IT __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

12-07-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	Do you want performance or gadgets? or wait 6 months and get a 2SS and have best of both worlds

12-07-2009, 05:39 PM	#10
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	if you got the money for the SS i'd say go for it...you only live once __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

12-07-2009, 05:58 PM	#13
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	+1 for if you have/want to spend the money. I could not see paying that much for any car. Having said that (), if I had a spare ~$40k, I would have jumped on it!

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