[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

I’d say 20K isn’t worth stepping back 3 years in a production model. As well, if you’re not hammering through the gears regularly in the SS ( because of drive style, the law, or surroundings) …why buy a sledgehammer? The Z is more complex, heavier, has the spindly hard to clean wheels (not bad, but not the look of the LE’s). I can think of ALOT of things I could spend 20K on. Including nutzo financing terms.. I just don’t see a good reason to upgrade what in my opinion is the best overall Camaro ever (your car)… not for 20K, no way.

What the Z gets you is a faster straight line..that’s the main appeal.

Originally Posted by CTRifecta

Assuming you can afford it comfortably, I would ask yourself how do you plan on driving it?



The appeal of the 1LE is that it's a super balanced track-focused car that beginners can take out to the track and have fun with, and still enjoy on the streets. Compared to a ZL1, I'd argue a 1LE is more fun on the street if you stick within speed limits, as you'll get to rev the car out more.



If you plan on going to the drag strip a lot, and/or if highway roll races is what you live for, I see tons of appeal with the ZL1.


20k is interesting though, as your 1LE is probably worth ~45k, and a 2019 ZL1 I would think is around 55-60 tops?

For sure double check the values. $20k seems like a lot and you mentioned it just had new rear tires which would be a clear indicator it hasn’t been babied.