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Originally Posted by ZX-10R
I've owned both as well, the SS has enough power for the street, but the ZL1 is useful for M driver smackdowns. Then again you could easily find yourself with a big speeding ticket or worse
Interior of both cars doesn't really compare to zee Germans. As always a it's a question of priorities, and those do change somewhat as you get older - it used to be ultimate power, now it's more just driving fun and I generally prefer a smaller car I can toss around (18 years with FD RX-7, and S2000 after that)
Streets are increasingly clogged with distracted asshats so using a high power car can be frustrating. Don't be like M assholes weaving in and out of traffic
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Agreed. As you gain more experience with different vehicles you begin to realize what brings the most enjoyment. For me, the ZL1 limits were so high that I couldn't really experience what the car is designed to do unless I hit the track. I found it a bit boring to putt around at 30% all the time. If you just like short-shifting around town and listening to the V8 sound track then the ZL1 may keep you satisfied. I kind of knew this before I bought my ZL1. I actually had a 2SS 1LE on order but it was taking forever and I found a new ZL1 in stock at MSRP so I bought it instead. While it was cool to experience the ZL1, looking back the SS 1LE woudl have been the better car for me.
Jason Cammisa has a good segment here describing this reality. He is comparing the CT5V- Blackwing to the CT4V-Blackwing but you could apply the same logic to a ZL1 vs. SS.