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phntmss · 10-26-2013, 04:39 PM

Well I was at my local dealership today getting the oil changed on my Camaro. While I waited I went to look in the show room. Saw a few zl1's but they are out of my price range. Then I saw a 1le in white m6 no nav 1 SS. Could probably do the payment but just wondering if it's worth the upgrade from my 11 2ssrs.... So I thought I'd come to my favorite forum for advice.

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FINALLYSATISFIED · 10-26-2013, 04:42 PM

Go for the ZL1, if you could swing it. The 1LE is great in its own right but whatever you do, don't test drive a ZL1.

Mwalterhouse · 10-26-2013, 05:06 PM

Really doubt I would trade up to the 1LE, without question I would for a ZL1

DagoCountyGee · 10-26-2013, 05:07 PM

Are you going to race it at the track?

Biv08SS · 10-26-2013, 06:03 PM

I have a 2013 1 LE and my wife has a 2012 SS, and I will say they don't drive anything a like at all. My 1 LE handles WAY better then her SS. But if you aren't gonna track it or hit some nice curvy roads then I wouldn't do it. I would just keep the SS and save the funds.

Kleeeb · 10-26-2013, 07:08 PM

Keep the SS.

Same power, just a little different ride. You have more creature comforts in the 2SS anyways. HUD and leather are def worth keeping.

Deftones · 10-26-2013, 07:44 PM

You can upgrade yours to equal or better in every aspect.

ZL1 Spoked · 10-26-2013, 07:55 PM

They are both ss's lol, the ss with 1le add on is not worth the trade in..

ChrisBlair · 10-26-2013, 07:59 PM

Put the 3.91:1 rear gear in the SS and call it a day. Won't be the same as a 1LE but your grin won't know the difference

midnighter · 10-26-2013, 08:21 PM

Keep SS.

2012-1822 · 10-26-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phntmss

Well I was at my local dealership today getting the oil changed on my Camaro. While I waited I went to look in the show room. Saw a few zl1's but they are out of my price range. Then I saw a 1le in white m6 no nav 1 SS. Could probably do the payment but just wondering if it's worth the upgrade from my 11 2ssrs.... So I thought I'd come to my favorite forum for advice.

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That white with that black hood will no doubt look real sharp. But I wonder if you would miss some of the RS type stuff, I don't know.

phntmss · 10-26-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

Are you going to race it at the track?

I didnt have any intentions of tracking it. I knew i could come here for advice.. Looking back at the numbers i think ill just keep the SS. The big factor in that decision is that the SS is paid for. The money id be spending for the 1le i could put in the SS and make it so so much better.

not · 10-26-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Biv08SS

I have a 2013 1 LE and my wife has a 2012 SS, and I will say they don't drive anything a like at all. My 1 LE handles WAY better then her SS. But if you aren't gonna track it or hit some nice curvy roads then I wouldn't do it. I would just keep the SS and save the funds.

Thanks for the comparison. Hey, I read a review where the guy testing the car stated the 1LE handled really well but was "stiff" in suspension, to the point of street driving with potholes is a teeth rattler. Any truth to that?

As for me, I looked at the 1LE when I got my 2SS/RS but I don't track it so no need anymore power than I already got.

Best.

2012-1822 · 10-26-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by phntmss

I didnt have any intentions of tracking it. I knew i could come here for advice.. Looking back at the numbers i think ill just keep the SS. The big factor in that decision is that the SS is paid for. The money id be spending for the 1le i could put in the SS and make it so so much better.

I'm sure there's a couple of venders on here that could hook you up with some tight suspension upgrades if that's what you wanted.

10-26-2013, 04:39 PM	#1
phntmss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 544	Keep the SS or go to 1LE Well I was at my local dealership today getting the oil changed on my Camaro. While I waited I went to look in the show room. Saw a few zl1's but they are out of my price range. Then I saw a 1le in white m6 no nav 1 SS. Could probably do the payment but just wondering if it's worth the upgrade from my 11 2ssrs.... So I thought I'd come to my favorite forum for advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ 2011 SS/RS @ home 12/28/2010

10-26-2013, 06:03 PM	#5
Biv08SS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 450	I have a 2013 1 LE and my wife has a 2012 SS, and I will say they don't drive anything a like at all. My 1 LE handles WAY better then her SS. But if you aren't gonna track it or hit some nice curvy roads then I wouldn't do it. I would just keep the SS and save the funds. __________________ 2016 Z06 2017 ZL1 2015 Lexus IS250F hers 2016 Chevrolet 2500HD tow rig

10-26-2013, 07:08 PM	#6
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Keep the SS. Same power, just a little different ride. You have more creature comforts in the 2SS anyways. HUD and leather are def worth keeping. __________________

10-26-2013, 07:44 PM	#7
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	You can upgrade yours to equal or better in every aspect. __________________

10-26-2013, 07:55 PM	#8
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	They are both ss's lol, the ss with 1le add on is not worth the trade in.. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

10-26-2013, 04:42 PM	#2
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Go for the ZL1, if you could swing it. The 1LE is great in its own right but whatever you do, don't test drive a ZL1.

10-26-2013, 05:06 PM	#3
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Really doubt I would trade up to the 1LE, without question I would for a ZL1

10-26-2013, 05:07 PM	#4
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	Are you going to race it at the track?

10-26-2013, 07:59 PM	#9
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Put the 3.91:1 rear gear in the SS and call it a day. Won't be the same as a 1LE but your grin won't know the difference __________________

10-26-2013, 08:21 PM	#10
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Keep SS.