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Originally Posted by Kashmir
I’ve had a 2019 SS1LE since January. I love this car, and I don’t even race her. But there are some excellent winding back roads I drive her on when I get the chance.
Lately I’ve been looking at ‘22 ZL1s online and am thinking about trading in and moving up. I can’t think of any good reason other than just because. Like, what am I going to do with 200 more hp other than get arrested?
ZL1s are very unique, I never see them around here. Of course to most people it’s just another Camaro. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen another 1LE variant either.
I’ll probably never take it to a track and certainly not a drag strip. I think it’s just the idea of having that much power at my disposal. Just something cool about it, knowing your car can do what 98% of the cars on the road can’t. And the ZL1 is such a good performance value (as is my SS 1LE).
If I did this I’d get a non 1LE ZL1. I don’t like the wing on the back.
To those who made the move from SS to ZL1, was it that much more satisfying?
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I'm thinking of doing the same thing but I track the car. Now that I have some track days under me the extra 200hp would be a nice addition. It's the only reason I'm considering it (in 2024). I prefer the 1le wheels over the zl1's. I prefer the matte black hood wrap (I'll do the same on a zl1 if I get one). I prefer the rear wing of the 1le as well. But that 200hp....i need some of that on the track.
But back to your reasoning. If you don't track it I just can't see a reason to step up. The SS 1LE is already a badass car on the street, before I took it to the track I never saw a reason to get a zl1. The extra power on the street will probably just get you more arrested
But that being said, if you have the money.... Do what makes you happy.