02-09-2018, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe or Convertible?
I'm new to Camaros and really need help.
I want to get the convertible for daily driving, but also want the coupe for better perforance. If I get the coupe why not just go for 1LE? Can you really use a 1LE for a daily driver and track? |
02-09-2018, 09:20 PM | #2 |
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I appreciate that you're new to Camaros but this has been beat to death. Search function.
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02-09-2018, 10:52 PM | #3 |
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If you are remotely considering the convertible - get it and don't think about the 1LE.
It'll be a great DD and have plenty of performance. The 1LE is the track version of the coupe. Sure you can DD it but it wont be as comfortable as the standard ZL1 coupe or vert. Ive driven all three - I'm not a convertible person and I like my Kidneys (Chicago roads) so I bought the coupe. My $.02 |
02-09-2018, 11:37 PM | #4 |
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Coupe for the win
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02-10-2018, 12:02 AM | #5 |
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Get the coupe with a sun roof. Best of both worlds.
My previous Camaro was a 2013 ZL1 convertible. While I enjoyed driving with the top down, I really missed not having all the performance goodies. My 6th gen ZL1 has the sun roof. Rolling down the windows and opening the roof satisfies my need for that open air experience while still retaining all the performance features. It’s a win-win in my book.
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02-10-2018, 01:03 AM | #6 |
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The coupe is the cheaper of the three.
The convertible costs $5-7k more but you get to enjoy the top down. For all out performance, there is the ZL1 1LE but it rides a bit harsh on city streets and costs even more(that's assuming you were talking about the ZL1 1LE). If you're referring to a SS 1LE, then the price drops, it handle the road courses great, and makes a great DD, but it'll have less performance than the ZL1. It all depends on what your performance goals are and how deep the pocket book is. |
02-10-2018, 03:45 AM | #7 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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My take on choosing between trims as a vert owner...
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02-10-2018, 01:51 PM | #8 |
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Thanks. Do you think you lose much without the ESLD? I’m leaning on the convertible just seems like a blast to drive and has better visibility too!
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02-10-2018, 03:00 PM | #9 | |
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Visibility with the top up will be about the same as the coupe. It's only an advantage when the top is down. Trunk space will also be a consideration. With top down, you'll loose about half of the available space. Expect more wind and road noise when the top is up. There's also extra maintenance required to keep it in good shape. Not trying to talk you out of a convertible. I previously owned three 5th gen convertibles (two were SSs and one a ZL1). They're a blast to drive with the top down. Just want to make you aware that there are some downsides to owning one. For me personally, the 2013 ZL1 was my last convertible. I just feel the disadvantages of owning a convertible for out weigh any pleasure derived from driving with the top down.
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02-10-2018, 03:19 PM | #10 |
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Cool.
I just need to find a deal on. Convertible manual ZL1. |
02-10-2018, 03:19 PM | #11 |
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Get the Coupe.
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02-10-2018, 03:36 PM | #12 |
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Eff the coupe. I will never track. My buddy has 1000 HP sand car I can race. I’m going for convertible and cruising on mountain roads.
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02-10-2018, 03:43 PM | #13 |
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02-10-2018, 04:06 PM | #14 |
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