CAMARO6 - View Single Post - V6 vs 1LE

protovack · 03-26-2018, 12:50 AM

Although the V6 1LE is an awesome car no doubt, you must realize that the guy recommending you hold out for a 1SS has a point. Whether you take that seriously or not, has to do with what you meant by "cost is an issue". Just how much of an issue is it? You're already driving a Volvo and you're cross shopping the 2-series beamer who's MSRP starts right about where the 1SS does. If you can afford the 1SS, I'd say go for it. The 1SS has most of the upgrades given to the V6 1LE anway.

Remember that you don't need a 1LE to go to the track. If you are just learning, you aren't going to be doing tons of blistering laps around the track burning through tires and brakes. Even a base turbo 4 or V6 would get you out onto the track and having fun, no question. Either of these cars would tick all boxes on your checklist. So that begs the question, why not save a whole lot of money and just pick up a base v6. Drive it for a couple years, have some fun road trips, try out the track a few times. There's a new generation coming in a few short years. By that time you'll know if you want to dive in and go for high performance. If so, it gives you a few years to save up, and then you can trade in for a 7th gen SS or even an SS 1LE.

The base V6 IS enough to get you out on the track. You aren't going to blow up your engine or destroy your brakes. If you went that route, then your biggest upgrade would be a nice set of tires. That would give you a ton more confidence in the turns and make your time on the track more fun.

But yea, just remember you are entering the market during the twilight years of this generation, so my recommendation is don't make any huge decisions now. You could waste months looking for some rare 1LE V6, overpay for it, and then what? In the mean time you could be out having fun for less money, and gathering information about what you want to do in a couple years. Also remember that you are on an enthusiast website and of course everyone is going to tell you "Get the 1LE!!" but the truth is, the 6th gen is a whole lot of car even stripped. It handles great and with a set of tires you will be set for what you are saying you want to do, and you'll be well under budget. Not a bad place to be, even if only for a few years.

03-26-2018, 12:50 AM	#11
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Although the V6 1LE is an awesome car no doubt, you must realize that the guy recommending you hold out for a 1SS has a point. Whether you take that seriously or not, has to do with what you meant by "cost is an issue". Just how much of an issue is it? You're already driving a Volvo and you're cross shopping the 2-series beamer who's MSRP starts right about where the 1SS does. If you can afford the 1SS, I'd say go for it. The 1SS has most of the upgrades given to the V6 1LE anway. Remember that you don't need a 1LE to go to the track. If you are just learning, you aren't going to be doing tons of blistering laps around the track burning through tires and brakes. Even a base turbo 4 or V6 would get you out onto the track and having fun, no question. Either of these cars would tick all boxes on your checklist. So that begs the question, why not save a whole lot of money and just pick up a base v6. Drive it for a couple years, have some fun road trips, try out the track a few times. There's a new generation coming in a few short years. By that time you'll know if you want to dive in and go for high performance. If so, it gives you a few years to save up, and then you can trade in for a 7th gen SS or even an SS 1LE. The base V6 IS enough to get you out on the track. You aren't going to blow up your engine or destroy your brakes. If you went that route, then your biggest upgrade would be a nice set of tires. That would give you a ton more confidence in the turns and make your time on the track more fun. But yea, just remember you are entering the market during the twilight years of this generation, so my recommendation is don't make any huge decisions now. You could waste months looking for some rare 1LE V6, overpay for it, and then what? In the mean time you could be out having fun for less money, and gathering information about what you want to do in a couple years. Also remember that you are on an enthusiast website and of course everyone is going to tell you "Get the 1LE!!" but the truth is, the 6th gen is a whole lot of car even stripped. It handles great and with a set of tires you will be set for what you are saying you want to do, and you'll be well under budget. Not a bad place to be, even if only for a few years. Last edited by protovack; 03-26-2018 at 01:21 AM.