New Owner - Used Car

t-ray · 11-05-2019, 03:13 PM

New owner here of a 2018 SS 1LE, Black, with only 3200 miles. It is in great shape, and the tires are still in great shape too. Only option was the PDR. I was fortunate to find an 18 with so few miles - practically a new car. And no offense to owners of the newer model years, but I just don't care for either the 19 or the 20, visually.

Coming from a 2011 Mustang GT Premium/Brembo package car. The Camaro is an upgrade in every manner, perhaps with the exception of visibility. But that hasn't posed a problem yet.

I haven't owned a chevy since an 02 Avalanche, so I have no idea what the quality is like, but I'm hoping it's better than the ford's. The mustang had the a/c replaced *twice* outside of warranty, the paint on the rear bumper cover was popping/cracking/pealing, and the interior door panels were *literally* coming unglued. And it only had 85k miles, not bad for a daily driven 8.5 year old car.

I have no intention of modding this car. The only thing I did to the mustang was mufflers. My car prior to that was a stupidly modified g35 that just ruined the car. This car is badass enough stock.

Jaxcam02 · 11-05-2019, 03:43 PM

congrats, the 1le is really fun for me. I have only had mine for a month and I am having a blast. I also wasn't a fan of the 19 20 fronts so I found an 18. Enjoy it man.

Matos1LE · 11-05-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by t-ray

I have no intention of modding this car. The only thing I did to the mustang was mufflers. My car prior to that was a stupidly modified g35 that just ruined the car. This car is badass enough stock.

Congratulations, your mentality is worlds ahead of a large amount of people that buy these cars. They insist on modding the heck out of these cars to then place them for sale right after when they realize they ruined their ride.

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Originally Posted by t-ray

The mustang had the a/c replaced *twice* outside of warranty, the paint on the rear bumper cover was popping/cracking/pealing, and the interior door panels were *literally* coming unglued. And it only had 85k miles, not bad for a daily driven 8.5 year old car.

That's abysmally bad quality. I just keep seeing more and more of these Ford fail stories. For comparison, my 1996 Tacoma has none of those issues lol.

Tyestick · 11-06-2019, 03:30 AM

You’ll enjoy your 18’ 1LE. Now, let’s see it!

FH212 · 11-07-2019, 02:52 PM

Come on we need pics!!!

Quality on these Camaros are really good. You picked the right car!

Daily1LE · 11-07-2019, 03:18 PM

Congrats on the new (used) car, and good choice on the 18'! I, like you, do not care for the 19'+ redesign either. I also went with a 18' 1LE last fall... just passed 1 year of ownership. As others have mentioned, post some pics, would love to see it.

dangjohnny · 11-07-2019, 03:46 PM

You did the right thing. The 18’s are holding more value just because of the reasons you stated. Chevy has really upped their game lately and mods are not needed for this car. I have had three Camaro’s and three mustangs. The Camaro has always had a better build quality in my experience. I do miss the giant fan base of the mustang and all the vendors in that community.

ST1LE · 11-07-2019, 04:59 PM

A used 1LE is the performance bargain of a lifetime. That sort of performance for low $30's is INSANE!

jeep_junkie · 11-08-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matos1LE

Congratulations, your mentality is worlds ahead of a large amount of people that buy these cars. They insist on modding the heck out of these cars to then place them for sale right after when they realize they ruined their ride.

This. I've had my 18 1LE for over 20k miles and haven't felt the need to "improve" ANYTHING. This car is just so good in stock form that I don't think that any performance or appearance gain from modding it will be worth the money spent. Lots of folks out there slapping parts on their cars, whether they get anything out of it or they're just inspired by Youtubers, good for them I guess but you really can enjoy this car unmolested. Just save your mod money for gas, tires, and brakes, you should be fine!

s346k · 11-08-2019, 07:15 PM

the cars are awesome, no doubt. after putting 12k miles on mine i determined that they are just about perfect except for one thing - they need more power. luckily the LT1 is pretty easy to get power out of. the car is so well composed that i got bored with it. flooring it isn’t fun bc it just goes. i plan on hitting a road course next year, but even then i can’t see something so easy to drive being a lot of fun...except for that .5 second you’re in a 1.3g corner.

simply personal opinion. that and since we’re being honest here, i had faster cars in 2001 than these boats.

Artood2s · 11-11-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

A used 1LE is the performance bargain of a lifetime. That sort of performance for low $30's is INSANE!

This!

z28pat · 11-11-2019, 09:53 AM

Congratulations on the new car, I agree with not wanting to mod the car except for the quietness of the exhaust IMHO, regardless I’m sticking to stock for now.

11-05-2019, 03:13 PM	#1
t-ray Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Birmingham Alabama Posts: 80	New Owner - Used Car New owner here of a 2018 SS 1LE, Black, with only 3200 miles. It is in great shape, and the tires are still in great shape too. Only option was the PDR. I was fortunate to find an 18 with so few miles - practically a new car. And no offense to owners of the newer model years, but I just don't care for either the 19 or the 20, visually. Coming from a 2011 Mustang GT Premium/Brembo package car. The Camaro is an upgrade in every manner, perhaps with the exception of visibility. But that hasn't posed a problem yet. I haven't owned a chevy since an 02 Avalanche, so I have no idea what the quality is like, but I'm hoping it's better than the ford's. The mustang had the a/c replaced twice outside of warranty, the paint on the rear bumper cover was popping/cracking/pealing, and the interior door panels were literally coming unglued. And it only had 85k miles, not bad for a daily driven 8.5 year old car. I have no intention of modding this car. The only thing I did to the mustang was mufflers. My car prior to that was a stupidly modified g35 that just ruined the car. This car is badass enough stock.

11-05-2019, 03:43 PM	#2
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,091	congrats, the 1le is really fun for me. I have only had mine for a month and I am having a blast. I also wasn't a fan of the 19 20 fronts so I found an 18. Enjoy it man. __________________

11-06-2019, 03:30 AM	#4
Tyestick Drives: 19’ Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 309	You’ll enjoy your 18’ 1LE. Now, let’s see it! __________________ *2019 Camaro SS 1LE*

11-07-2019, 02:52 PM	#5
FH212 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 930	Come on we need pics!!! Quality on these Camaros are really good. You picked the right car! __________________ 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 1978 Trans Am Y88 Special Edition 400/4 speed 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

11-07-2019, 03:46 PM	#7
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	You did the right thing. The 18’s are holding more value just because of the reasons you stated. Chevy has really upped their game lately and mods are not needed for this car. I have had three Camaro’s and three mustangs. The Camaro has always had a better build quality in my experience. I do miss the giant fan base of the mustang and all the vendors in that community. __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

11-07-2019, 03:18 PM	#6
Daily1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: IL Posts: 122	Congrats on the new (used) car, and good choice on the 18'! I, like you, do not care for the 19'+ redesign either. I also went with a 18' 1LE last fall... just passed 1 year of ownership. As others have mentioned, post some pics, would love to see it.

11-07-2019, 04:59 PM	#8
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	A used 1LE is the performance bargain of a lifetime. That sort of performance for low $30's is INSANE! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

11-08-2019, 07:15 PM	#10
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,485	the cars are awesome, no doubt. after putting 12k miles on mine i determined that they are just about perfect except for one thing - they need more power. luckily the LT1 is pretty easy to get power out of. the car is so well composed that i got bored with it. flooring it isn’t fun bc it just goes. i plan on hitting a road course next year, but even then i can’t see something so easy to drive being a lot of fun...except for that .5 second you’re in a 1.3g corner. simply personal opinion. that and since we’re being honest here, i had faster cars in 2001 than these boats. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

11-11-2019, 09:53 AM	#12
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 861	Congratulations on the new car, I agree with not wanting to mod the car except for the quietness of the exhaust IMHO, regardless I’m sticking to stock for now.

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