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AlwaysAmerican · 08-13-2012, 09:04 PM

Alright, so here's a little back story.
Got rear ended back in March, totaled my SS (I was the meat in a toyota SUV sandwich)

I loved the car, so I'm looking to replace it with a 5th Gen, and find a Z28 project down the road.

Anyways I need opinions from various owners on their 5th Gen (technically 1st since its on the "new" Zeta Platform)

But my choices are between the
1LS
and the 2LT
I would get the 2SS but insurance for the year for me is almost 6 grand for full coverage on the V8 vs a little over 2k for the 6.

Because of my accident I would get the Auto, (some damages done to me where it makes it hard for me to shift now)

But if I went with the 1LS I was wondering if it would be cheaper to add all the "dealer add-ons" myself.
As in Upgrade the rims on finding a used set off ebay, doing the ZL1 Front Fascia, RS headlights, adding the HUD display and switch, camera rear view, 4 gauge auxiliary and a few other nits and picks..

Or go with the 2LT and just add the ZL1 Front, do some interior and exterior upgrades etc.

From what I can tell the two models are basically the same, with a few differences in between on options that are available for the car.
I'd either see if the dealer has a '11 that they need to get rid of or should I go straight for the '13 and have a fresh start on all the warranties. (I'd be paying cash otd)

I know this has probably been asked a thousand times over, and I hate to be the FNG that will bring up the same topic again. I like some of the options available for the 2LT so just need opinions on what you would do. Basically trying to save a few bucks where I can (don't want to blow through the settlement too fast now

..)

AlwaysAmerican · 08-13-2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard442

Isn't 1LS manual only? You want 2LS

Thought the 1LS came in Auto as well? Seen some used ones around town on CL that are.. That or the owner's are confused on the model they have... Hmm to the chevy website it is

yardstick · 08-14-2012, 07:42 PM

1LS can come with auto....option.

Obzen · 08-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yardstick

1LS can come with auto....option.

That's not how they mark them anymore. 2LS is auto 1LS is manual. I believe originally it was just LS and auto was an option.

08-13-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
AlwaysAmerican Drives: 15 Silverado, 15 Corvette 2LT Z51 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 360	Need opinions Alright, so here's a little back story. Got rear ended back in March, totaled my SS (I was the meat in a toyota SUV sandwich) I loved the car, so I'm looking to replace it with a 5th Gen, and find a Z28 project down the road. Anyways I need opinions from various owners on their 5th Gen (technically 1st since its on the "new" Zeta Platform) But my choices are between the 1LS and the 2LT I would get the 2SS but insurance for the year for me is almost 6 grand for full coverage on the V8 vs a little over 2k for the 6. Because of my accident I would get the Auto, (some damages done to me where it makes it hard for me to shift now) But if I went with the 1LS I was wondering if it would be cheaper to add all the "dealer add-ons" myself. As in Upgrade the rims on finding a used set off ebay, doing the ZL1 Front Fascia, RS headlights, adding the HUD display and switch, camera rear view, 4 gauge auxiliary and a few other nits and picks.. Or go with the 2LT and just add the ZL1 Front, do some interior and exterior upgrades etc. From what I can tell the two models are basically the same, with a few differences in between on options that are available for the car. I'd either see if the dealer has a '11 that they need to get rid of or should I go straight for the '13 and have a fresh start on all the warranties. (I'd be paying cash otd) I know this has probably been asked a thousand times over, and I hate to be the FNG that will bring up the same topic again. I like some of the options available for the 2LT so just need opinions on what you would do. Basically trying to save a few bucks where I can (don't want to blow through the settlement too fast now ..)

08-14-2012, 07:42 PM	#3
yardstick Drives: 2012 Black 1SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 66	1LS can come with auto....option.