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Originally Posted by Iron Oak
No offense but maybe a ZL1 would be a better choice for you then (i know you owned one in the past)
Here's my reasoning. The 1LE is pretty much a compromised Z/28. Meaning its not a 100% track focused car because it does come with a bunch of amenities that the Z/28 forgoes. Randy Pobst said it best I think. "The 1LE is 90% of the Z/28, just with less power.." Does that make sense? When you start to add the automatic transmission and all these other things, it takes away its uniqueness.
I think it was smart of GM's part to only offer it in the 1SS trim. It keep the price point down and took some of the cool stuff from the 2SS and included it in the 1LE package (e.g. the HUD) Sticking to their 1LE roots a bit more.
The only other amenity I would consider would be the heated seats. Nice for long road trips but not a necessity. The other things, I could really care less about. But that's just me.
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And I get that. Completely....track focus, track car, less options = better for those that aren't interested in the equipment. I said something similar about the 1LE in relation to the Z/28, and it's true: the formula is the same, lightweight car (compared to the ZL1) w/ naturally aspirated engine, and a track-oriented suspension/tires. The scale and cost is different, but the result was the same; an astonishingly well-balanced toy for the track...for very little $$.
But what would it hurt to allow people to buy it in 2SS trim? It'll still be a potent track toy. 20lbs of kit just isn't going to matter to the non-competitor. It'll still be worthy of the reputation of 1LE, after all the 5th-gen 1LE is the car that earned that reputation anew...and it was offered as a 2SS.
If you look at a Stingray - a thoroughly track oriented car from the top to the bottom of its lineup - a buyer is allowed the option of a Z51 base car, or a "luxury"-equipped Z51 car. Same on the Z06...the ultimate track car short of the 918 Spyder...you can get it loaded with every option under the sun, (including a roof, or an automatic!).....or not. I would have liked to see that philosophy extend to the Camaro.
What is "special" about restriction and exclusivity on a $40,000 car? And why is "special" so important, anyways? Isn't the pleasure and enjoyment of the driver #1 focus? If a person wants status or reputation...(
) Get a ZL1...
I'll leave it alone from here, because I don't want to beat a dead horse, and I'm not really that upset. I just don't think it makes a ton of sense for the sake of the buyer...it was Camaro Team's decision to make, and I trust they had their reasons.
On a separate note, I don't really agree with the "get a ZL1" argument...a theoretical 2SS/1LE would cost far less than a ZL1.....unless it won't be that much less, in which case the ZL1 will be a simply astounding value...we shall see...