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Fraxum · 04-13-2015, 04:11 PM

I am curious about current 1LE owners and potential 1LE buyers. The 1LE almost did not make it into production, but enough savvy customers and insiders said just do it. As a result the 1LE has given Chevy lots of cred for the low investment. It is already almost a legend in some circles. So it is almost certain there will be some sort of 1LE replacement coming if not at launch, soon thereafter.

What if you could buy a CA6 2016 1LE:

200 pounds less (promised by Chevy)
A stronger engine in both power and torque - 455hp/460, maybe a bit more HP and Torque with those Tri-Y CA6 headers
With VVT, AFM, and DFI
A stiffer chassis
Even more chassis development
6 piston front brakes (Mustang equivalent)
Looks, a lot like the current car (But who cares? this is a track car)
All for just under $40K
Would you pay ADM?

Once the 2016 is on the lots or orderable is your current 1LE up for sale or are you happy with your sleeper track rat?

If you are looking at buying a 1LE now will you wait for what is sure to be faster car?

Or will you swoop in and try to scoop up a 5th gen 1LE left over to get in on the legend on the cheap? I doubt we will ever see 20% off any time soon. If you didn't jump on that don't hold your breath for a repeat. Still, sometimes you can find a desperate dealer trying to make quota.

No poll, just opinions. That is more interesting.

mcynet · 04-13-2015, 04:33 PM

I will have to see if SCCA puts the car in the same class if so Id do it.

joelster · 04-13-2015, 07:25 PM

My opinion is that I will wait and see what it looks like. I personally don't need any better brakes, or better handling than what my '14 has right now. So I'd rather not have to pay for 6-piston brakes. More power and lighter weight is always welcome though, along with good looks.

If you were to remove 200lbs from a current 1LE i'm sure it would stop better and handle better, so no real need to upgrade the hardware there.

Bizaro · 04-13-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joelster

My opinion is that I will wait and see what it looks like. I personally don't need any better brakes, or better handling than what my '14 has right now. So I'd rather not have to pay for 6-piston brakes. More power and lighter weight is always welcome though, along with good looks.

If you were to remove 200lbs from a current 1LE i'm sure it would stop better and handle better, so no real need to upgrade the hardware there.

yup!

car just needs to be couple hundred pounds lighter and a better interior (for me) and im all set. I think ls3 sounds better than lt1

HOJO · 04-13-2015, 07:41 PM

I don't think I would trade up at this point. While I do plan on taking my 1LE to the track this year it will be more of a treat than an obsession. I love it just the way it is, weight and all.....I am talking about my car

While the extra power and weight savings would be attractive, if it materializes, it's not enough to make me jump ship. Power can always be added but I have no plans to start stripping parts for a few pounds. But that's just me.

R19 · 04-13-2015, 07:43 PM

OUT - Just got a 2015 deliberately, but they should produce it when ready.

Mark T · 04-13-2015, 07:48 PM

I am very happy with my 14.

Out.

Pushrod Pete · 04-13-2015, 07:51 PM

Is the -200lbs confirmed? Or is just rumor?

I love my 1LE, so I am likely out.

2010Camaro1ss · 04-13-2015, 07:58 PM

I'm out for a few years to make sure carbon build-up doesn't develop into a issue on the LT1 due to direct injection. Plus I'm happy with my current model.

Vertwheal · 04-13-2015, 08:42 PM

Well I just got mine in dec, so I'd say I'm out for a few years at least

Jc's1LE · 04-13-2015, 08:42 PM

OUT love my 15 keeping this for a while

Mikey D · 04-13-2015, 09:08 PM

Hoping I love my '13 for 200K more miles.

enzia35 · 04-13-2015, 09:37 PM

Out. No first year cars!

SumWhite1LE · 04-13-2015, 10:04 PM

Highly doubt you are going to see a 2016 1LE package in the lineup. Either way I wont be selling my car or trading it in for the next generation...

04-13-2015, 04:11 PM	#1
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	2016 CA6 (SS > 1LE?) - Are you in or out? I am curious about current 1LE owners and potential 1LE buyers. The 1LE almost did not make it into production, but enough savvy customers and insiders said just do it. As a result the 1LE has given Chevy lots of cred for the low investment. It is already almost a legend in some circles. So it is almost certain there will be some sort of 1LE replacement coming if not at launch, soon thereafter. What if you could buy a CA6 2016 1LE: 200 pounds less (promised by Chevy) A stronger engine in both power and torque - 455hp/460, maybe a bit more HP and Torque with those Tri-Y CA6 headers With VVT, AFM, and DFI A stiffer chassis Even more chassis development 6 piston front brakes (Mustang equivalent) Looks, a lot like the current car (But who cares? this is a track car) All for just under $40K Would you pay ADM? Once the 2016 is on the lots or orderable is your current 1LE up for sale or are you happy with your sleeper track rat? If you are looking at buying a 1LE now will you wait for what is sure to be faster car? Or will you swoop in and try to scoop up a 5th gen 1LE left over to get in on the legend on the cheap? I doubt we will ever see 20% off any time soon. If you didn't jump on that don't hold your breath for a repeat. Still, sometimes you can find a desperate dealer trying to make quota. No poll, just opinions. That is more interesting. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives. Last edited by Fraxum; 05-21-2015 at 07:30 AM.

04-13-2015, 04:33 PM	#2
mcynet Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 250 View My Garage	I will have to see if SCCA puts the car in the same class if so Id do it. __________________ Drives, 2016 Camaro 2 SS, (OLD CAR)2014 Camaro 1LE, 2SS, NPP Dual Mode Exhaust, K&N Air Filter. E3 Catch Can. z28 Grill, and 1LE Badging

04-13-2015, 07:25 PM	#3
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	My opinion is that I will wait and see what it looks like. I personally don't need any better brakes, or better handling than what my '14 has right now. So I'd rather not have to pay for 6-piston brakes. More power and lighter weight is always welcome though, along with good looks. If you were to remove 200lbs from a current 1LE i'm sure it would stop better and handle better, so no real need to upgrade the hardware there. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

04-13-2015, 07:48 PM	#7
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	I am very happy with my 14. Out. __________________

04-13-2015, 07:58 PM	#9
2010Camaro1ss Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 142	I'm out for a few years to make sure carbon build-up doesn't develop into a issue on the LT1 due to direct injection. Plus I'm happy with my current model. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 1993 Corvette 1980 Corvette

04-13-2015, 07:41 PM	#5
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	I don't think I would trade up at this point. While I do plan on taking my 1LE to the track this year it will be more of a treat than an obsession. I love it just the way it is, weight and all.....I am talking about my car While the extra power and weight savings would be attractive, if it materializes, it's not enough to make me jump ship. Power can always be added but I have no plans to start stripping parts for a few pounds. But that's just me.

04-13-2015, 07:43 PM	#6
R19 Drives: Black 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 72	OUT - Just got a 2015 deliberately, but they should produce it when ready.

04-13-2015, 07:51 PM	#8
Pushrod Pete Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 489	Is the -200lbs confirmed? Or is just rumor? I love my 1LE, so I am likely out.

04-13-2015, 08:42 PM	#10
Vertwheal Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS/RS/1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 242	Well I just got mine in dec, so I'd say I'm out for a few years at least __________________ 2015 AGM 1SS/1LE/RS - NPP (Fuse Out) - Nav - Rear Vision CAI intake, ADM scoop, Rotofab washer relocation, Bo White stage II ported TB, Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT, RPI Splash Guards, Black Gorilla Locking Lug Nuts, Tuned by Rick @ Synergy Motorsports - 414/403 on a Mustang dyno

04-13-2015, 08:42 PM	#11
Jc's1LE Drives: 2015 SW 1LE BA NPP Recaros Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lake mary FL Posts: 904	OUT love my 15 keeping this for a while

04-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#12
Mikey D Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Dallas Posts: 228	Hoping I love my '13 for 200K more miles.

04-13-2015, 09:37 PM	#13
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Out. No first year cars! __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

04-13-2015, 10:04 PM	#14
SumWhite1LE King of All Drives: 2014 Summit White Z28 #275 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 202	Highly doubt you are going to see a 2016 1LE package in the lineup. Either way I wont be selling my car or trading it in for the next generation...