[gsbeavis]

Trying to decide on what Camaro to buy. I'm selling my 68 Camaro and 94 convertible Vette so between the two I think I'll be able to afford pretty much anything I want. I have my old GMC truck as my daily beater and even that only gets 5000 miles a year on it. I have driven, and really like, the 1LE. I know the tires are pricey and don't last long but I don't put alot of miles on a car and there are no tracks within several hours of me so track days will be few, if ever. On the flipside I also drove a very basic 2018 1SS with a sunroof as the only option and enjoyed it as well. Not so crazy about the cloth but if it wears well I could live with it. I've also seen that there are plenty of 2017s left if one doesn't mind going a ways to get one. So, I can get a "stripped" 2018 1SS for around $33K, a well equipped 2017 2SS for between $35k and $40K, and a 2018 1SS 1LE for $41K. Decisions, decisions.....Car will basically be a fair weather glorified toy on our wonderful curvy and mountainous West Virginia roads. Only real must have is the six speed transmission.

[scottc]

Every one is going to have their personal opinion of which car is better...for weekend drives and fun in the mountains my pic would be 1LE.
I had a 13 1LE and I drive a 17 V6 1LE today and it’s only a weekend nice weather car and it’s a blast...the SS 1LE is magic from what I hear from other owners...

[Reefblue42]

Well, if I were u and selling a 68 Camaro and a corvette convertible and could get just about anything I wanted, I sure as heck wouldn't be "settling" on any 1SS or even a 1LE.

Those mountains are gorgeous, the curves sublime. You should be enjoying open top thrills with a car with excellent dynamics. If u can swing it, a Porsche Boxster GTS is worth considering.

Lol...not that the 1LE doesn't have that, but crack the top while ur burning up those gorgeous roads...

[JacobC1983]

If track days are few and far between.... Get the 2SS with a manual. Still has excellent performance but you don't have to mess with the tires.

I get tired of hearing my tires throw stuff up on the car, I am already thinking of changing them out to a set of Michelins and then putting them back on for track days. And I only have 700 miles on mine.

[gsbeavis]

Thanks for the input guys. When I said I could have anything I wanted, I meant within the realm of the SS lineup. I've found a very well equipped, new 2017 2SS with the mag ride and big brakes for $40K. Maybe that is the car I should be looking at. There also looks to be a fair number of 2017 convertibles out there.

[Gen6_1Le]

The 1Le will be at home on those wonderful curvy and mountainous West Virginia roads, even if it will never see a track both you and the car will be very pleased.The best thing about the 1Le is that its a great drivers car above everything else .

[Dads1le]

I did own a 2ss auto and now a 1le. Really liked the 2ss the biggest shortfall to me was the brakes and lack of headroom with a helmet on. The 1le is amazing how much tighter and more responsive the whole car feels. If you want a manual I would definitely get the 1le and switch out to ps4 once tires are worn out(took me 3900 Miles). I would try to test drive back to back to really feel difference and play with the modes a bit on the 1le. Is very soft and compliant in tour mode and very racy in track. Good luck!

[Subcool]

1le is the way to go. I am tempted to drive to West Virginia just to drive through the awesome mountain roads. Roads in Michigan just can’t do this car justice.

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[mjk3888]

This car was built for curvy roads!

[Boost Creep]

Scheduled to pick up a 1SS 1LE this Saturday, weather permitting.
I chose the 1LE strictly to drive through the twisty country roads of Pennsyltucky.
It will never see a track.
I just wanted the most capable car for the money.

Good handling, as proven by impressive track times.
Great braking, 0-60 in 93 feet! Can't really ask for more.
Decent acceleration, could be improved.
Comfortable, the mag ride seems pretty smooth, love the Recaros.
Looks good without being too flashy or obvious like a Corvette.
Fairly rare, don't see them around here much.
Seems like a good car.

Only down side is tires, which will sort it self out if tire manufactures make 305 all season tires in the near future, I hope.

Guys, contact Michelin and put a bug in their ear about some all season 305 tires to match the 285's that are available.

Well tires and insurance. I was quoted $300 more a year compared to a '17 C7 Corvette and my C6. C7 was only $2 more than the C6, go figure.
Probably talk them into adjusting some of the redundant coverage and deductibles.

[WhyUMad1LE]

Not to take anything away from the SS but anyone who enjoys driving can appreciate a 1LE.

[Miami_1LE]

I say do it. Only issue is seats are very tight and can get a little unconfortable after long drives. I wish i could have leather 2ss red and black seats.

[megaphone]

Originally Posted by Miami_1LE

I say do it. Only issue is seats are very tight and can get a little unconfortable after long drives. I wish i could have leather 2ss red and black seats.

I go down south a lot, I have 2ss leather seats if you wanna swap! I’d add cash I top!