ZL1 or ZL1 1LE

Buschman · 03-30-2019, 10:40 PM

Looking to get into a 6th gen. This is going to be a regular summer driver. There may be a rare possibility of a track day or auto x. I plan on running it in some 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 mile drags and roll races monthly.

So the question is what would you choose? 18 ZL1 1LE, 19 ZL1 10 speed or 19 ZL1 6 speed.

Please feel free to expand on your opinions.

Og Neon · 03-30-2019, 10:56 PM

ZL1. The aero on the 1LE will slow you down and it is too harsh of a ride to want to just bop around in if you are not going to the track. If tracking is a rarity, it will be a waste to buy the track package which throws out comfort for performance.

Gunkk · 03-31-2019, 03:05 AM

Go A10 for monthly roll and drag racing.

I'd avoid the 1LE due to the harsh ride. The only benefit is going around corners at >9/10ths.

VAZL1 · 03-31-2019, 06:30 AM

Get the ZL1 A10 it will more than meet your needs and add the 1LE aero down the road if you desire. That's a win win in my book.

Alain · 03-31-2019, 08:53 AM

I’d go for the 1LE. I love the looks of the 1LE. I know you can add the looks of the 1LE to the regular Zl1 but it’s not the same. It would bother me if I had a regular Zl1 and turned into a 1LE looking car.

The only downfall to the 1LE Im my opinion is the stuff ride. A change of the stock tires provides some relief so unless you’re driving it EVERYDAY I wouldn’t worry about the stiffness.

1hprush · 03-31-2019, 08:58 AM

You need too drive both. I don’t find the harsh ride on the ZLE to be as harsh as it’s made out to be. The ZLE just looks sic!!!

URBAN LEGEND · 03-31-2019, 09:07 AM

Don’t believe the stiff crap on the ZL1 1LE. I have over 23k miles on mine and half of those came from my wife. Go test drive and see.

LT4Greg · 03-31-2019, 09:18 AM

I would say a ZL1 and 10 speed auto if you are going to track some events. Also it depends on your budget and if you want to spend extra money for a track focused Z. Good luck and you really can’t go wrong with either choice.

Buschman · 03-31-2019, 09:23 AM

The harsh ride doesn't bother me, my wife doesn't mind it if were on short trips. It would be an everyday Summer driver for me. I'm just not a huge fan of the wing on the 1LE, but not a deal breaker. As far as re-sale later on down the road I think the 1LE would hold value better, but whatever.

I found a few 18 1LE's and a few 18 ZL1's with some great incentives on them. Any big differences between the 18's and 19's?

Checkmate1 · 03-31-2019, 09:32 AM

My vote for you is the ZL1. Unless you track the ZL1 1LE on road courses a couple of times every year, the ZL1 will be your ticket.

cuspid · 03-31-2019, 10:07 AM

I see a lot of used low miles 1LE for sale, One in Orlando has 26 miles used. Why? The rough ride?

LT4Greg · 03-31-2019, 10:09 AM

No real differences between the 18s and 19s except for the 2019 tail lights. If you can get an 2018 for a good price then I would say buy it!

URBAN LEGEND · 03-31-2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cuspid

I see a lot of used low miles 1LE for sale, One in Orlando has 26 miles used. Why? The rough ride?

Well. 3 of those came from the dealer. So I hope a decision to ditch the car was not reached in 23 miles. That’s winning.

Mpsmith1 · 03-31-2019, 10:32 AM

I’m hearing differing opinions about the ZLE’s ride quality. I’ve never driven one and test drives are hard to come by. I’d appreciate any other input for owners about that. I’m not looking for an “air ride” but would want to be comfortable.

03-30-2019, 10:40 PM	#1
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	ZL1 or ZL1 1LE Looking to get into a 6th gen. This is going to be a regular summer driver. There may be a rare possibility of a track day or auto x. I plan on running it in some 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 mile drags and roll races monthly. So the question is what would you choose? 18 ZL1 1LE, 19 ZL1 10 speed or 19 ZL1 6 speed. Please feel free to expand on your opinions. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish Last edited by Buschman; 03-30-2019 at 10:51 PM.

03-30-2019, 10:56 PM	#2
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 266	ZL1. The aero on the 1LE will slow you down and it is too harsh of a ride to want to just bop around in if you are not going to the track. If tracking is a rarity, it will be a waste to buy the track package which throws out comfort for performance. __________________ Killer Whale Racing 2021 One Lap of America Track Videos 2019 One Lap of America Track Videos 2017 One Lap of America Track Videos 2022 Ram TRX 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE 2020 Range Rover Sport SVR (Sold) 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT (Sold) 2014 Camaro Z/28 (Sold)

03-31-2019, 06:30 AM	#4
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	Get the ZL1 A10 it will more than meet your needs and add the 1LE aero down the road if you desire. That's a win win in my book. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

03-31-2019, 08:53 AM	#5
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I’d go for the 1LE. I love the looks of the 1LE. I know you can add the looks of the 1LE to the regular Zl1 but it’s not the same. It would bother me if I had a regular Zl1 and turned into a 1LE looking car. The only downfall to the 1LE Im my opinion is the stuff ride. A change of the stock tires provides some relief so unless you’re driving it EVERYDAY I wouldn’t worry about the stiffness. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

03-31-2019, 09:07 AM	#7
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Don’t believe the stiff crap on the ZL1 1LE. I have over 23k miles on mine and half of those came from my wife. Go test drive and see. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-31-2019, 03:05 AM	#3
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Go A10 for monthly roll and drag racing. I'd avoid the 1LE due to the harsh ride. The only benefit is going around corners at >9/10ths.

03-31-2019, 08:58 AM	#6
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	You need too drive both. I don’t find the harsh ride on the ZLE to be as harsh as it’s made out to be. The ZLE just looks sic!!!

03-31-2019, 09:18 AM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would say a ZL1 and 10 speed auto if you are going to track some events. Also it depends on your budget and if you want to spend extra money for a track focused Z. Good luck and you really can’t go wrong with either choice. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-31-2019, 09:23 AM	#9
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	The harsh ride doesn't bother me, my wife doesn't mind it if were on short trips. It would be an everyday Summer driver for me. I'm just not a huge fan of the wing on the 1LE, but not a deal breaker. As far as re-sale later on down the road I think the 1LE would hold value better, but whatever. I found a few 18 1LE's and a few 18 ZL1's with some great incentives on them. Any big differences between the 18's and 19's? __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

03-31-2019, 09:32 AM	#10
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 492	My vote for you is the ZL1. Unless you track the ZL1 1LE on road courses a couple of times every year, the ZL1 will be your ticket. __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

03-31-2019, 10:07 AM	#11
cuspid Drives: 04 z06 yellow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 291	I see a lot of used low miles 1LE for sale, One in Orlando has 26 miles used. Why? The rough ride?

03-31-2019, 10:09 AM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	No real differences between the 18s and 19s except for the 2019 tail lights. If you can get an 2018 for a good price then I would say buy it! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-31-2019, 10:32 AM	#14
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	I’m hearing differing opinions about the ZLE’s ride quality. I’ve never driven one and test drives are hard to come by. I’d appreciate any other input for owners about that. I’m not looking for an “air ride” but would want to be comfortable.

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