what would you do in this situation? 1LE OR ZL1 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 05:46 AM

Just looking for some input as some of you know I just bought a 14 1le that has had 80% + of the car repainted with a horrible paint job that was undisclosed to me at time of purchase. To correct the matter the dealer has offered me an even swap for a slightly used 14 zl1 in red hot with a cai intake and aftermarket rear suspension parts. The zl1 seems in perfect shape but the clutch feels a little off like its not grabbing like it should. Dealer is supposed to check clutch today. Dealer would be giving me total value owed for my trade and giving me the zl1 for same price

Question is what would you do
keep the 14 1le that needs about 5800 in paintwork to make it right or take the zl1 with a few aftermarket parts?

ABMLS3 · 05-21-2014, 05:49 AM

ZL1 no doubt about it

Mwalterhouse · 05-21-2014, 05:51 AM

Even swap, I would be driving out in the ZL1.

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 05:53 AM

Since both cars are 2014s I cant find book value on either car.

Spoolin · 05-21-2014, 06:31 AM

Hard decision since I personally am not a fan of the front end of the ZL1, I much prefer the updated front end and rear end of the 14 1LE. So ZL1 is a better car, 1LE is a better looking one IMO.

kennyo · 05-21-2014, 06:48 AM

Zl1 for me,but I'd be not too trusting of those shysters since they tried to dump a car on you with serious issues already,and u already have questions about the clutch.Would be hard for me to pass up that ZL1,but that might be what the dealer is using as his ace card,if the zl1 has issues.

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin

Hard decision since I personally am not a fan of the front end of the ZL1, I much prefer the updated front end and rear end of the 14 1LE. So ZL1 is a better car, 1LE is a better looking one IMO.

Im with you, the new designed front and rear have both grown on me along with those bright new halos but I am a power monger and the zl1 front end still looks just fine for way more ponies. I will miss the recaros though but hopefully they will one day be available through parts dept.

Rock-It Man · 05-21-2014, 07:12 AM

I would go for a NEW car, even a plain ol' SS.

And not an ALMOST new car, based on your experience with the dealer so far. Ask your self, why does the dealer have a "slightly" used ZL1?

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

I would go for a NEW car, even a plain ol' SS.

And not an ALMOST new car, based on your experience with the dealer so far. Ask your self, why does the dealer have a "slightly" used ZL1?

Supposedly they picked it up to appease this situation. They had grabbed a 14 stingray also that they offered me initially but I wouldnt settle for an automatic and it wouldnt have been an even swap either.

TOYMARO · 05-21-2014, 07:44 AM

why was it painted?

Rock-It Man · 05-21-2014, 07:45 AM

Be careful. A worn clutch may not be not a warranty item.

I think you have the upper hand since the dealer has been caught lying. If I were in your shoes, I would go for a new new car, even if it's a lesser model or if you have to pay the difference.

Then never go back to that dealer for anything.

J-vette · 05-21-2014, 07:48 AM

Zl1 as long as it will have a warranty. If it were me I would have done it & not looked back. It's a zl1.

zim2323 · 05-21-2014, 07:49 AM

I would do NEITHER, as I wouldn't trust anything directly off their lot at this point. You can do searches on AutoTrader and find the car you want and have them trailor it in. Make sure they know not to touch the car, no detailing, NOTHING. Just pull it off the trailor and let it sit where it is until you get there.

joes407 · 05-21-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TOYMARO

why was it painted?

The 1le was supposedly damaged by a child with a toy in the showroom but it mustve been a giant kid with a big toy since the roof was painted too.

View Poll Results: what would you do?
keep the 1le with bad paint	5	2.56%
take the used zl1 with a few aftermarket parts	190	97.44%
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05-21-2014, 05:46 AM	#1
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	what would you do in this situation? 1LE OR ZL1 Just looking for some input as some of you know I just bought a 14 1le that has had 80% + of the car repainted with a horrible paint job that was undisclosed to me at time of purchase. To correct the matter the dealer has offered me an even swap for a slightly used 14 zl1 in red hot with a cai intake and aftermarket rear suspension parts. The zl1 seems in perfect shape but the clutch feels a little off like its not grabbing like it should. Dealer is supposed to check clutch today. Dealer would be giving me total value owed for my trade and giving me the zl1 for same price Question is what would you do keep the 14 1le that needs about 5800 in paintwork to make it right or take the zl1 with a few aftermarket parts?

05-21-2014, 05:49 AM	#2
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	ZL1 no doubt about it __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

05-21-2014, 06:48 AM	#6
kennyo Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Port,Florida Posts: 517	Zl1 for me,but I'd be not too trusting of those shysters since they tried to dump a car on you with serious issues already,and u already have questions about the clutch.Would be hard for me to pass up that ZL1,but that might be what the dealer is using as his ace card,if the zl1 has issues. __________________ Mods-Corsa Extreme Axleback

05-21-2014, 05:51 AM	#3
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Even swap, I would be driving out in the ZL1.

05-21-2014, 05:53 AM	#4
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	Since both cars are 2014s I cant find book value on either car.

05-21-2014, 06:31 AM	#5
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	Hard decision since I personally am not a fan of the front end of the ZL1, I much prefer the updated front end and rear end of the 14 1LE. So ZL1 is a better car, 1LE is a better looking one IMO.

05-21-2014, 07:12 AM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	I would go for a NEW car, even a plain ol' SS. And not an ALMOST new car, based on your experience with the dealer so far. Ask your self, why does the dealer have a "slightly" used ZL1?

05-21-2014, 07:44 AM	#10
TOYMARO Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: here Posts: 591	why was it painted?

05-21-2014, 07:45 AM	#11
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Be careful. A worn clutch may not be not a warranty item. I think you have the upper hand since the dealer has been caught lying. If I were in your shoes, I would go for a new new car, even if it's a lesser model or if you have to pay the difference. Then never go back to that dealer for anything.

05-21-2014, 07:48 AM	#12
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	Zl1 as long as it will have a warranty. If it were me I would have done it & not looked back. It's a zl1.

05-21-2014, 07:49 AM	#13
zim2323 Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 193	I would do NEITHER, as I wouldn't trust anything directly off their lot at this point. You can do searches on AutoTrader and find the car you want and have them trailor it in. Make sure they know not to touch the car, no detailing, NOTHING. Just pull it off the trailor and let it sit where it is until you get there.