[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Nobody can answer this question for you, people's preferences vary extremely widely, ranging from

"weight reduction FTW, who gives a rat's *** about cooled seats and ambient lighting"
"love the moonroof that lets some sunshine in"
"mansmission all day every day, real men row their gears, those auto guys are pussies"

all the way to

"even the 2SS doesn't have enough creature comforts"
"reverse mohawk [roof line] FTW, who the *** wants it cut up"
"the auto shifts way faster and the stick is impractical in traffic"

etc., etc.

Since you have a 1LE, test drive at least a manual and an automatic SS, then definitely a magical 6th gen 1LE. You will know what you really want after these test drives.

The A8 hate is strong here, but it's actually a great transmission, GM messed up with the torque converter and the factory tune. If it turns out you fancy the auto trans and want total peace of mind, get a 2019+ with the lower torque spec A10, though.

Just my 2 cents', as usual.

I agree..

The only issue with the A8 is the transmission fluid.. I own two, a 2017 Colorado Z71 and a 2017 2SS. My Colorado started to shutter at 7,000 miles I took it in and had the new recommend Mobil One trans fluid put in and NO issues since. If the owner waits too long to get the service done it can result in damage to the converter. At that point GM will replace both under warranty. That being said it wouldn’t stop me from buying a 8A. Manuals are fun as well buy what makes you happy.
Good luck with the new ride and post pictures when you get what YOU will enjoy.