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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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Yes it was for a bit. I went from a 2SS M6 to an A10 ZL1. It was very cool for a while and I did drag race it and got close to 10 seconds with it with just tires an DRs. I did not track it, long story. But on the street a 10 second car is silly. Depending on where you live you can only use the power in very small doses. I will say I got more attention from the fairer sex in it.
But I got tired of worrying about the splitter. And I did get some big scratches under it. In the end I sold it for cash and bought an M6 LT1. It is more responsive driving with less weight and is splitter/spoiler free.
Now I have 1LE tires/wheels on it and it is my favorite Camaro ever. And the handling is very close to the ZL1 and better on mountain roads.
And it turns out a low 12 second car (12.10s!) is still a ton of fun on the street and easier to use that power on the street for a little fun.
The only thing I miss about the ZL1 is occasionally making passengers pee themselves.
