Old Generation ZL1 vs new Generation SS 1LE

Davey1LE · 08-02-2022, 06:44 PM

Wanted to get a few opinions on this..

When I was looking for mine, I found a older ZL1 and almost jumped on it.

However I ended up with a 22' SS 1LE.

Did I make the right decision? I was told to get the new 1LE as its a way better ride and even faster depending on what you are doing.

However for some reason I keep seeing the older ZL1 and makes me think..

Anyone else been through this? What do YOU think is the better car? And why?

Would love to hear the community on this!

Davey1LE · 08-02-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey1LE

Wanted to get a few opinions on this..

When I was looking for mine, I found a older ZL1 and almost jumped on it.

However I ended up with a 22' SS 1LE.

Did I make the right decision? I was told to get the new 1LE as its a way better ride and even faster depending on what you are doing.

However for some reason I keep seeing the older ZL1 and makes me think..

Anyone else been through this? What do YOU think is the better car? And why?

Would love to hear the community on this!

NOT to get it twisted. I LOVE the 1LE. And for sure think it was the right move. Was just curious on what you guys think.

raptor5244 · 08-02-2022, 06:50 PM

You definitely made the right choice. The lighter more rigid alpha chassis alone is worth it, then add in the newer interior and tech plus the SS 1LE wheels are the best looking of them all. The LT1 engine improvements are also significant. Easy choice for me.

nancygrl · 08-02-2022, 06:52 PM

I preferred my 19 SS/1LE over the '17 ZL1. You made the right move

JustinZL1 · 08-02-2022, 06:54 PM

I assume you are comparing a 6 gen ss 1le versus a 5th gen zl1. I think you made the better call i wouldn’t buy a 5th gen over a 6 gen unless it was a z28

JamesNoBrakes · 08-02-2022, 07:39 PM

Very different cars. The old ZL1 is heavy, especially in automatic and vert is ridiculous, but potential for upgrading with supercharger and other means is going to be easier than getting power from NA engine. 1LE is a much better handler and lighter.

Camden45 · 08-03-2022, 01:41 AM

5th gen isn't even on the radar. You made the right choice.

ariZona28 · 08-03-2022, 02:02 AM

LOL! Asking 6th Gen forum members if you made the right choice. They are both fantastic vehicles. If you'd have purchased the ZL1 you'd probably be pretty happy. The 5th Gen LSA with its supercharger whine is pretty intoxicating especially with a 6 speed manual. On my list of "maybe someday" track vehicles is a '18 SS 1LE with a built LT1.You made a good choice with the 1LE, enjoy!

ckt227 · 08-03-2022, 09:26 AM

Right decision for sure. I have had 2 2SS 1LE's and really liked them. I also had 2 ZL1's. Currently have a 22 ZL1 that I ordered new. Just think of all the potential issues with the older ZL1 and how much you might have saved repair dollar wise. Enjoy the 1LE.

plus1zero · 08-03-2022, 11:53 AM

I went with a 6th gen SS over a 5th gen ZL1, the 6th gens are stupid fast for the price and the interior is night and day better in the 6th gen. The 5th gen interiors have not aged well at all.

arpad_m · 08-03-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by plus1zero

I went with a 6th gen SS over a 5th gen ZL1, the 6th gens are stupid fast for the price and the interior is night and day better in the 6th gen. The 5th gen interiors have not aged well at all.

In all honesty, 6th gens probably won't either, but I don't care, I love this interior, to me it exudes just the right ambience for this car. A million times better than the 5th gen interior—even though I only saw the SS in person, don't think the 5th gen ZL1 is that much different.

A few years from now I may tackle the "hard plastic overhaul project" I've thought of occasionally, plus see if a larger infotainment screen module could be squeezed in (after all, I could simply add an SD card reader to the USB panel and it worked out of the box, even its icon was correct with a card inserted).

Dave777 · 08-04-2022, 04:35 PM

Definitely 1LE with bolt ons.

FlukeSS · 08-04-2022, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey1LE

Wanted to get a few opinions on this..

When I was looking for mine, I found a older ZL1 and almost jumped on it.

However I ended up with a 22' SS 1LE.

Did I make the right decision? I was told to get the new 1LE as its a way better ride and even faster depending on what you are doing.

However for some reason I keep seeing the older ZL1 and makes me think..

Anyone else been through this? What do YOU think is the better car? And why?

Would love to hear the community on this!

If I could I would get an older ZL1 or SS because of that rear end on it. She got more ass to clap than our 6th gen non ZL1's.

Really would like the idea of a gravedigger swap from a gen 5 to my 6th gen, but if I'm going to do that I might as well put a ZL1 rear end in, probably cost just as much.

I would buy a 5th Gen ZL1 though if I could. I really don't care much for the 5th gen exterior, but if I could put 5th gen guts into a 6th gen body I'd be happy especially when modifying it.

s346k · 08-04-2022, 07:37 PM

i never was impressed with anything about the 5g. i liked the seats, that's about it. i gave myself a 30k budget when i bought the 6g 1LE. i was looking at 5g cars, thankfully i did not buy one. i threw a few thousand dollars more out and came away with a car i wish i had bought much sooner.

08-02-2022, 06:44 PM	#1
Davey1LE Drives: 2022 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 13	Old Generation ZL1 vs new Generation SS 1LE Wanted to get a few opinions on this.. When I was looking for mine, I found a older ZL1 and almost jumped on it. However I ended up with a 22' SS 1LE. Did I make the right decision? I was told to get the new 1LE as its a way better ride and even faster depending on what you are doing. However for some reason I keep seeing the older ZL1 and makes me think.. Anyone else been through this? What do YOU think is the better car? And why? Would love to hear the community on this!

08-02-2022, 06:50 PM	#3
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	You definitely made the right choice. The lighter more rigid alpha chassis alone is worth it, then add in the newer interior and tech plus the SS 1LE wheels are the best looking of them all. The LT1 engine improvements are also significant. Easy choice for me. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Black - Sold 2013 Camaro SS 1LE - Black - M6 - Sold 2016 Camaro SS - Mosaic Black - A8 - Sold 2017 C7 Stingray - M7 Coupe - Sold 2019 C7 Grand Sport M7 Vert - Sold 2021 Camaro ZL1 - Black - A10 - Sold 2019 Tesla Model 3 2022 CT4-V Blackwing - M6

08-02-2022, 06:54 PM	#5
JustinZL1 Drives: 2017 Focus RS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: TX Posts: 63	I assume you are comparing a 6 gen ss 1le versus a 5th gen zl1. I think you made the better call i wouldn’t buy a 5th gen over a 6 gen unless it was a z28 __________________ 2023 ZL1, M6, Shadow Gray

08-02-2022, 07:39 PM	#6
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,299	Very different cars. The old ZL1 is heavy, especially in automatic and vert is ridiculous, but potential for upgrading with supercharger and other means is going to be easier than getting power from NA engine. 1LE is a much better handler and lighter. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

08-03-2022, 02:02 AM	#8
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,222	LOL! Asking 6th Gen forum members if you made the right choice. They are both fantastic vehicles. If you'd have purchased the ZL1 you'd probably be pretty happy. The 5th Gen LSA with its supercharger whine is pretty intoxicating especially with a 6 speed manual. On my list of "maybe someday" track vehicles is a '18 SS 1LE with a built LT1.You made a good choice with the 1LE, enjoy! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-02-2022, 06:52 PM	#4
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I preferred my 19 SS/1LE over the '17 ZL1. You made the right move

08-03-2022, 01:41 AM	#7
Camden45 Drives: Chevrolet Chevy Join Date: May 2022 Location: California Posts: 322	5th gen isn't even on the radar. You made the right choice.

08-03-2022, 09:26 AM	#9
ckt227 Drives: CHEVROLET CORVETTE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: SWFL Posts: 513	Right decision for sure. I have had 2 2SS 1LE's and really liked them. I also had 2 ZL1's. Currently have a 22 ZL1 that I ordered new. Just think of all the potential issues with the older ZL1 and how much you might have saved repair dollar wise. Enjoy the 1LE.

08-03-2022, 11:53 AM	#10
plus1zero Don't tread on me Drives: 23 Sierra X31, Past 2017 Fifty 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 845	I went with a 6th gen SS over a 5th gen ZL1, the 6th gens are stupid fast for the price and the interior is night and day better in the 6th gen. The 5th gen interiors have not aged well at all.

08-04-2022, 04:35 PM	#12
Dave777 Drives: 1985 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 125	Definitely 1LE with bolt ons.

08-04-2022, 07:37 PM	#14
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i never was impressed with anything about the 5g. i liked the seats, that's about it. i gave myself a 30k budget when i bought the 6g 1LE. i was looking at 5g cars, thankfully i did not buy one. i threw a few thousand dollars more out and came away with a car i wish i had bought much sooner. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

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