[avalonandl]

Originally Posted by Ethel19

As the person who started this thread I have to say a couple of things.
First, I really appreciate the varied opinions people have brought to the table. Second, I also appreciate how people here can have different points of view without anyone insulting anyone else. Everyone respects everyone else’s perspective. Thank you.
It does seem to be that direction of the tread has morphed a bit into the use of the car. I should have made that a little bit more clear from the start.
First let me say I have no intent to track the car. I’ve had enough cars in the past that I’ve tracked that I don’t feel the need to at my age. (Not to knock on anyone tracking their cars at my age of 64 or any other age.....track at 84 if you can, good on you) so you might ask, what’s the point in getting a 1LE if I’m not going to track it? Fair enough of a question. I mean just get a regular 2SS for that matter, right?
I’ll tell you why. Because even if I’m going to get on an on ramp onto the freeway, or go thru some back roads, or go get milk in my car, I want feel the “feel” that the 1LE has. It corners flat as a pancake, the steering is perfectly weighted, the short shifter is way better, IMHO, than not just a 2SS, but also any car I’ve ever driven. Why not have that enjoyment ALL the time? Not just a track, ALL THE TIME! I don’t need to drive like a nut case to enjoy what this car has to offer. Even at regular speeds this car just seems to be fantastic.
I want to experience that feeling all the time.
Again, thanks for all the input. Anyone else want to throw their 2 cents worth in?

The 1LE will have essentially the same costs as a 2SS except for the brake pads and tire cost extras. Oil changes are expensive because 10 quarts Mobil 1 or equivalent, tires will be pricey (slighly more than a 2SS).