[CMCamaro]

As the title suggests, I am wanting to buy a 1LE from these years. Yes I know this is a Gen6 forum, but I believe a lot of Gen5 guys frequent this forum. I'm located in Michigan and willing to travel for the right car.

General Criteria:
No Sunroof
Low mileage <50k
Mostly stock
1SS or 2SS
Open to all colors
Max Budget $35k

Thank you,
Cody

[Briland_1LE]

Im selling a 2020 SS 1LE it fits most of those.

[arpad_m]

At this point I would focus on the 6th gen SS 1LE, it's leaps and bounds better than the 5th gen.

[CMCamaro]

Originally Posted by Briland_1LE

Im selling a 2020 SS 1LE it fits most of those.

Thanks for the reply. I saw your listing. Beautiful car, though I prefer the ‘17-‘18 styling so at this point would like to wait and see if one in those years pops up.

[CMCamaro]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

At this point I would focus on the 6th gen SS 1LE, it's leaps and bounds better than the 5th gen.

Yes, fair point. I see benefits to both. The styling of the fifth gen can’t be beat imo. LS3 vs LT1 is a good debate as well. Gen6 chassis is quite amazing. Gen 5 is lower budget I’m just looking to see what’s out there, don’t have my heart set on Gen5 vs. Gen6. If the right one is out there I’ll know it when I see it.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by CMCamaro

Thanks for the reply. I saw your listing. Beautiful car, though I prefer the ‘17-‘18 styling so at this point would like to wait and see if one in those years pops up.

Heh, couldn't agree more, but let's bury this long chewed up, rusty hatchet lest this thread goes sideways.

Originally Posted by CMCamaro

Yes, fair point. I see benefits to both. The styling of the fifth gen can’t be beat imo. LS3 vs LT1 is a good debate as well. Gen6 chassis is quite amazing. Gen 5 is lower budget I’m just looking to see what’s out there, don’t have my heart set on Gen5 vs. Gen6. If the right one is out there I’ll know it when I see it.

Oh, I totally understand, the 5th gen exterior oozes the traditional, powerful muscle car look, while the 6th gen is tangibly leaner in that department (in fact, its design moniker was indeed "lean muscularity", see picture below). There is a tiny bit more legroom in the 5th gen, too.

However, if you look at the chassis, driving dynamics, stock power, curb weight, interior, gauges, electronics, there is no comparison. I understand the price aspect as well, but also don't forget that the "youngest" 5th gen is going to be a 2015, a vehicle that is 9-10 years old. A 2018 is a much better deal, and if you're willing to engage in some de-freshing like a fellow forum member did, you can go to newer model years, too.

It's a tradeoff and this is your budget, your preferences, I'm just bringing some facts that you can consider. Good luck either way, hope you'll get a gnarly good Camaro