[Spanky1]

Originally Posted by soloknight6

thats what i plan to do. build the SS NA to 500WHP and drive her till I have the pink in my hand lol, then go shopping for a "lightly" used krypton green ZL1 when they are in the 30-40k range.

There are ZL1s that are lightly used?

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by SociallyAwk

Thank you all for your suggestions and thoughts! I think I'll stay N/A with a fully built motor and purchase a used ZL1 when it's time like newmoon said. That will be the daily. I'll keep my 1LE as a project car and eventually turn it into something outrageous, come boredom.

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Just be careful putting big mod dollars into the 1LE, I did that with my 2010, cam and all the supporting mods. Not only did I loose all of the mod costs, labor costs, I also got less for the vehicle than had I kept it stock, as it was hard to sell with no warranty.

My advice keep the 1LE stock and drive the hell out of it. In 6-months trade the 1LE in on a used ZL1.

[soloknight6]

Originally Posted by Spanky1

There are ZL1s that are lightly used?

Probably not lol, just some are abused less than others haha.

[LS3 Machine]

You owe 35k on a 40k car. It’s your first car. Try and pay it off, go without payments for a few years. Debt will keep you from saving large amounts of money. Learn now to dislike debt now, or trust me, you will later.

[LS3 Machine]

Originally Posted by SociallyAwk

I got my ass handed to me by a big turbo 944 lol. Definitely need something to keep up with the scene here.

Haha.. there is ALWAYS a faster car in S. Florida. I live here too. I had a car much faster than yours, and got my ass handed to me as well. Just enjoy your car, maybe autocross it a bit?

[SociallyAwk]

Originally Posted by LS3 Machine

Haha.. there is ALWAYS a faster car in S. Florida. I live here too. I had a car much faster than yours, and got my ass handed to me as well. Just enjoy your car, maybe autocross it a bit?

I'm definitely interested in autoX! But know nothing about it haha.
But man the scene down here is nothing compared to Texas

[SociallyAwk]

Originally Posted by LS3 Machine

You owe 35k on a 40k car. It’s your first car. Try and pay it off, go without payments for a few years. Debt will keep you from saving large amounts of money. Learn now to dislike debt now, or trust me, you will later.

Money isn't an issue but you couldn't be more correct. Debt is the enemy.

[OminouSS]

Originally Posted by SociallyAwk

I'm not a Boca dude when it comes to the stereotype. I built from nothing and decided to reward myself while still working hard to afford it (worth it).

I'm a street spirited driver. Track maybe 6 times in a year. 21, don't give a damn about people (But I like letting people hear my car), so I'm in it for myself. I currently don't care for over 800hp, but humans acclimate to speed too well.. So in the far future, I'm sure I'll go up. With that being said, I don't want more than 800 for a daily. So by the time I go over 800hp, I'll have another car. Don't care to drag, I'm a backroads kinda guy.

That worry-free life is exactly what I want.. So I think you helped me in this regard.

I like your style. Glad your enjoying a reward for your hard work, bud. Keep at it. Get the ZL1.

[stkshft]

You have said several times money is not an issue so what's holding you back? If money were not an issue for me, I'd own two - one for daily driving and the other to keep fresh in a glass display.

[SociallyAwk]

Originally Posted by OminouSS

I like your style. Glad your enjoying a reward for your hard work, bud. Keep at it. Get the ZL1.

Thanks brother!

[SociallyAwk]

Originally Posted by stkshft

You have said several times money is not an issue so what's holding you back? If money were not an issue for me, I'd own two - one for daily driving and the other to keep fresh in a glass display.

Money can’t defy logic or efficiency. And no matter how much one has, financial mistakes will always be exactly what they are. So these two reasons are why I’ve wanted everyone’s input. People like me always have bias when making decisions, so it’s nice to see the input from others to get multiple truths to the same angle.

[stkshft]

Originally Posted by SociallyAwk

Money can’t defy logic or efficiency. And no matter how much one has, financial mistakes will always be exactly what they are. So these two reasons are why I’ve wanted everyone’s input. People like me always have bias when making decisions, so it’s nice to see the input from others to get multiple truths to the same angle.

Good luck. I passed up a 1LE a few years ago and kept saving for the ZL1. Best decision ever.

[ReefBlueCoupe]

ZL1 needs nothing to be perfect. 650hp and a stellar warranty? No-brainer for me. Dump the SS and get the ZL1.

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by SociallyAwk

Good point...

Yeah, I second his advice. I sold my 1LE private sale, and it took a few months but I got way more than trade in value. That was Summer/Spring though, so be patient with it.

If you owe $35K, you have no choice but to sell private. No way you can get that as trade as they are selling used for that and less. I am not sure I would pay $35K for a used 1LE myself, but its not a terrible price either. I think its fair, but would probably expect to pay closer to $33K personally.

Either way, I think you will only be happy with a ZL1. If you dont get it, you will always wish you had or wonder 'what if'.

Good luck man!