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Originally Posted by 1LEornothing
Besides the more subtle look of the LT1, what else makes you like the LT1 over the SS? I like the simple analog style dash on the LT1 as well as no rear spoiler. Mine is a bare bones no option M6. Also, is 17 inch the smallest diameter wheel to clear the rear LT1 brakes? Looking for a dedicated set for the strip on some Mickeys.
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For me it was the right package at the right price. My low option LT1 M6 was about $30k new, after all discounts and GM card credits. I think that's a great bargain.
Also, I want and need the standard all-seasons on the LT1. I think part of Camaro sales problem is the fact that any V8 car (before LT1) comes with summer only tires, which makes it a 3-season car in a lot of the US. Swapping wheels and tires seasonally or buying a new set of performance all-seasons is a hassle and expense a lot of buyers don't want. Dodge has standard performance all-seasons all the way up to Redeye, with summer-only rubber optional. I think Ford does the same with Mustang until GT350. Camaro should have performance all-seasons as standard or no cost options on all non-1LE cars.
Ford did this with the lowly Fiesta ST - performance all-seasons (good Michelin pilot A/S3+) were no cost options but not often dealer spec'd. I found mine on the lot that had them spec'd and the dealer told me they learned they couldn't sell the cars that had summer rubber (I live in the midwest). I wonder how many Camaro sales are lost because of the tires.
I do wish the LT1 tires were wider or staggered just for looks, but please keep the performance all-seasons!