17 1LE vs 17 GT350

Jeffro19 · 07-21-2016, 01:16 PM

I think this will be a super close matchup when these 2 get compared on a future H2H on motor trend. The value on the 17 1LE is going to be awesome compared to the GT350. Let me know what you think about this matchup.

ST1LE · 07-21-2016, 01:18 PM

While I get the heritage argument and the uniqueness and everything, I think this shows how overpriced the GT350 really is. You will spend well over $60K to get a comparably equipped GT350(decent electronics etc). It wont be much faster, if it even is faster.

I know I am not like some. To me they are all just 'things', so I could not care any less about spending $15K for heritage!

SpookShow'84 · 07-21-2016, 01:19 PM

The gt350 looks cooler than the 1LE. The gt350 engine sounds amazing. I don't think the gt350 will have the chassis to seriously road course as well as the 1LE.

WhyUMad1LE · 07-21-2016, 01:23 PM

I think 1LE looks better than GT350 but they both look good. I think we will have a situation like the 5th gen where the 1LE was faster than the Boss 302. However despite the specialness of the Boss they are both the same price on the used market.

Memphis43 · 07-21-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpookShow'84

The gt350 looks cooler than the 1LE. The gt350 engine sounds amazing. I don't think the gt350 will have the chassis to seriously road course as well as the 1LE.

The gt350 actually has a really good chassis.

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mcsoul · 07-21-2016, 01:25 PM

I agree the gt350 is a nice looking car, but I also think the 1LE is just as good looking because of the stance and blade spoiler. When it comes to sound, the 1LE blows the gt350 out of the water in my opinion.

SpookShow'84 · 07-21-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis43

The gt350 actually has a really good chassis.

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Is it framed differently or is it just armed and sprung better than the gt car?

Thor142 · 07-21-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SpookShow'84

The gt350 looks cooler than the 1LE. The gt350 engine sounds amazing. I don't think the gt350 will have the chassis to seriously road course as well as the 1LE.

I agree. I think the GT350 looks cooler than the 1LE as well. There was one at the last HPDE event I did. It's a gorgeous car and sounds absolutely amazing. I also like to route for underdogs too so I kinda want to see the parts bin car with the track options package spank it. I spanked the one at my track day but he was either having heat issues or was afraid to drive it.

TransAmx2 · 07-21-2016, 02:06 PM

I agree with most who have already posted, the GT350 does look sweet, but I think the 1LE looks more like a track pack car (more mean/ all business), both look nice but in different ways. I think Ford is cashing in on the "Shelby" name and it is over priced. I do think the flat plane crank exhaust sound is bad ass.

I'll take the 1LE and $14k or so in price difference and install a supercharger on it and basically have a ZL1 in 1LE clothing

with lots of $ left over still.

shaffe · 07-21-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

While I get the heritage argument and the uniqueness and everything, I think this shows how overpriced the GT350 really is. You will spend well over $60K to get a comparably equipped GT350(decent electronics etc). It wont be much faster, if it even is faster.

I know I am not like some. To me they are all just 'things', so I could not care any less about spending $15K for heritage!

That might be the only thing I disagree with. If anything it will show how overpriced the Z/28 was. If it can match the 350TP or beat it, that puts it at Z/28 levels of performance for 30K less than the Z/28 cost. IMO The GT350 is fairly priced (MSRP) for a high po low production variant.

Now if the 1LE is nipping at the heels of the 350 or bests it, than I think its safe to say the 1LE is the best performance bargain you can buy. It will be an amazing achievement and mad props to GM. Makes me wonder how fast the Z variants will be.

aestil · 07-21-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsoul

When it comes to sound, the 1LE blows the gt350 out of the water in my opinion.

Wat?

ST1LE · 07-21-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

That might be the only thing I disagree with. If anything it will show how overpriced the Z/28 was. If it can match the 350TP or beat it, that puts it at Z/28 levels of performance for 30K less than the Z/28 cost. IMO The GT350 is fairly priced (MSRP) for a high po low production variant.

Now if the 1LE is nipping at the heels of the 350 or bests it, than I think its safe to say the 1LE is the best performance bargain you can buy. It will be an amazing achievement and mad props to GM. Makes me wonder how fast the Z variants will be.

Well, I would never say or think someone is dumb for paying the mark-up for 'special', but what does a 2017 GT350 cost after destination? $58,000?!?!?

To me, that is too much for what you get. I am not thrilled with 'special' or 'unique' though, so I get that for some people it is exactly what they want. Don't get me wrong, I could never spend $58,000 on a Camaro either. At that price, only a Vette would do for me.

Edit: I agree with your point on the Z28 though. GT350 showed how overpriced it was, and the 1LE will do the same...IMO of course.

shaffe · 07-21-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

Well, I would never say or think someone is dumb for paying the mark-up for 'special', but what does a 2017 GT350 cost after destination? $58,000?!?!?

To me, that is too much for what you get. I am not thrilled with 'special' or 'unique' though, so I get that for some people it is exactly what they want. Don't get me wrong, I could never spend $58,000 on a Camaro either. At that price, only a Vette would do for me.

Edit: I agree with your point on the Z28 though. GT350 showed how overpriced it was, and the 1LE will do the same...IMO of course.

Ok your logic I understand 100% we are on the same page

detltu · 07-21-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

I agree. I think the GT350 looks cooler than the 1LE as well. There was one at the last HPDE event I did. It's a gorgeous car and sounds absolutely amazing. I also like to route for underdogs too so I kinda want to see the parts bin car with the track options package spank it. I spanked the one at my track day but he was either having heat issues or was afraid to drive it.

I'm a big fan of the GT350. I've seen 3 now at various track days. The sound is awesome and they are by all means great cars. The fact that they are right there with the last Z/28 makes them very impressive. The R version especially. I think the 1LE will be right there performance wise with the base GT350. Probably even beat it.

I do think the GT350 is a little more unique than a 1LE. Particularly the R version. The 1LE will win on value though.

07-21-2016, 01:16 PM	#1
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	17 1LE vs 17 GT350 I think this will be a super close matchup when these 2 get compared on a future H2H on motor trend. The value on the 17 1LE is going to be awesome compared to the GT350. Let me know what you think about this matchup. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

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ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	While I get the heritage argument and the uniqueness and everything, I think this shows how overpriced the GT350 really is. You will spend well over $60K to get a comparably equipped GT350(decent electronics etc). It wont be much faster, if it even is faster. I know I am not like some. To me they are all just 'things', so I could not care any less about spending $15K for heritage! __________________ 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

07-21-2016, 01:19 PM	#3
SpookShow'84 Bump in the night Drives: '84 Monte Carlo SS, '15 Optima Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 744 View My Garage	The gt350 looks cooler than the 1LE. The gt350 engine sounds amazing. I don't think the gt350 will have the chassis to seriously road course as well as the 1LE. __________________ https://youtu.be/Acui13Vz5Lk

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TransAmx2 Drives: '98 Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Posts: 257	I agree with most who have already posted, the GT350 does look sweet, but I think the 1LE looks more like a track pack car (more mean/ all business), both look nice but in different ways. I think Ford is cashing in on the "Shelby" name and it is over priced. I do think the flat plane crank exhaust sound is bad ass. I'll take the 1LE and $14k or so in price difference and install a supercharger on it and basically have a ZL1 in 1LE clothing with lots of $ left over still. __________________ 2017 1LE Camaro Hopeful 1998 Trans Am M6, Bolt Ons (Daily Driver) 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition (Family Vehicle) 2007 Z51 Corvette M6 (Salvage Project Car) 1987 Trans Am 350tpi A4 RIP

07-21-2016, 01:23 PM	#4
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I think 1LE looks better than GT350 but they both look good. I think we will have a situation like the 5th gen where the 1LE was faster than the Boss 302. However despite the specialness of the Boss they are both the same price on the used market.

07-21-2016, 01:25 PM	#6
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	I agree the gt350 is a nice looking car, but I also think the 1LE is just as good looking because of the stance and blade spoiler. When it comes to sound, the 1LE blows the gt350 out of the water in my opinion.

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