1LE - Pros & Cons

Boosted_ST · 04-11-2018, 08:28 PM

Hi guys,

I'll be purchasing a Camaro 2SS in 6-speed, and am debating whether 1LE is a worthwhile $6K option for me.

If I don't get the 1LE, I'll still equip my car with the Magnetic Suspension and Exhaust.

Moreover, I will never be taking the car to track.

For those that have the 1LE, what do you like the most about it? The least?

Your advice is much appreciated!

wjones14 · 04-11-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted_ST

Hi guys,

For those that have the 1LE, what do you like the most about it? The least?

Your advice is much appreciated!

Nothing I dislike about the 1LE option. The things I like most are:

1. The wheels and tires
2. The unique look
3. It's so badass

Nino8309 · 04-11-2018, 08:56 PM

I had a 16 2SS manual and now have a 18 2SS 1LE. The ride is a bit stiffer obviously but its not bad by any means. I just put it in tour mode if i hit a bumpy road. Otherwise i have not found any other cons. I think the 1LE is very much worth the extra 7 grand.

chutoyy · 04-11-2018, 09:04 PM

I was thinking of a loaded 2SS, but it's priced about $3k less than the 1LE which comes with brakes, seats, and 1LE cosmetics. If you find a dealer that isn't a Camaro museum, you can probably get a 1LE for a decent price.

As for the cons... Maintaining the hood wrap requires additional detailing steps (can't use gloss clear coat stuff on it).

archer1965 · 04-11-2018, 09:16 PM

I bought a 2SS and had the 1LE suspension kit installed. Kit was $1500 and another $500 for install.
I don't have the other 1LE options, but I like the firmer suspension, larger sway bars, and it lowered the car about a 3/4 inch.

I also don't like the flat black hood on the 1LE, I prefer the SS striping.

WhyUMad1LE · 04-11-2018, 09:47 PM

Pros - Everything
Cons - Nothing

JamesNoBrakes · 04-11-2018, 11:15 PM

I was pulling .56G on a circle-onramp today and saw the Gs and thought, "no, wait, I got whole a lot of Gs left!", so I floored it.

Zona Stu · 04-11-2018, 11:33 PM

I’m 100% in love with mine. Love the features, love the look, love the drive.

JBones81 · 04-12-2018, 01:33 AM

I have a 16 2SS and a 17 1LE.

If you get the 1LE with 2ss package I think you will have the best car on earth. LOL

I wish I could combine my two into one awesome car like that.

Gabhart · 04-12-2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Pros - Everything
Cons - Nothing

What he said!

USAFS197 · 04-12-2018, 07:02 AM

I think the hood wrap is probably the only legitimate concern at all, if you even want to call it that. It will take extra care and protection that many of your cleaning products may not cover initially. Other than that, I must admit, I thoroughly enjoy the road presence this car has, as well as the attention it receives.

Oh, it also handles like a dream so, there's that.

ST1LE · 04-12-2018, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted_ST

Hi guys,

I'll be purchasing a Camaro 2SS in 6-speed, and am debating whether 1LE is a worthwhile $6K option for me.

If I don't get the 1LE, I'll still equip my car with the Magnetic Suspension and Exhaust.

Moreover, I will never be taking the car to track.

For those that have the 1LE, what do you like the most about it? The least?

Your advice is much appreciated!

The non-1LE Camaro is an amazing performance machine, and $6,500 is A LOT of money.

Having owned and loved a previous 1LE, believing they are a great DD in all respects, I would forgo the option this time around if not planning to track. The only thing you cannot do to a non-1LE SS is add the E-diff. You will never utilize that to its potential on the streets anyway, so why pay almost $7K for it?

If I were in your shoes I would buy the non-1LE version, and add some Wheels etc to the car and save a ton of money.

Either way you will be happy, but for 100% street driven it seems a waste of money considering the price.

TunaMelt · 04-12-2018, 07:12 AM

Just be aware of the tires. They don't last long and are expensive to replace. Also, they are quite a bit noisier than the non-1LE. The brakes also give off dust like crazy. I'm talking first trip your front wheels are covered. Not sure if the SS does that or not. If you're not gonna track it then I'd heavily consider if the looks and the seats are worth 6k to you.

Gabhart · 04-12-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by USAFS197

I think the hood wrap is probably the only legitimate concern at all, if you even want to call it that. It will take extra care and protection that many of your cleaning products may not cover initially. Other than that, I must admit, I thoroughly enjoy the road presence this car has, as well as the attention it receives.

Oh, it also handles like a dream so, there's that.

I guess the wrap is a issue for some. I started from day one using matte specific products (Adams) and never had an issue. No research, just common sense.

04-11-2018, 08:28 PM	#1
Boosted_ST LT1 1LE Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE HPB Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: BC Posts: 103	1LE - Pros & Cons Hi guys, I'll be purchasing a Camaro 2SS in 6-speed, and am debating whether 1LE is a worthwhile $6K option for me. If I don't get the 1LE, I'll still equip my car with the Magnetic Suspension and Exhaust. Moreover, I will never be taking the car to track. For those that have the 1LE, what do you like the most about it? The least? Your advice is much appreciated!

04-11-2018, 09:16 PM	#5
archer1965 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake Stevens, Wa. Posts: 179 View My Garage	I bought a 2SS and had the 1LE suspension kit installed. Kit was $1500 and another $500 for install. I don't have the other 1LE options, but I like the firmer suspension, larger sway bars, and it lowered the car about a 3/4 inch. I also don't like the flat black hood on the 1LE, I prefer the SS striping. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey / Black Rally Stripes / Sunroof NPP / MRC /1LE Suspension / Nav / M6/ Xpel'd / CAI

04-11-2018, 11:15 PM	#7
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	I was pulling .56G on a circle-onramp today and saw the Gs and thought, "no, wait, I got whole a lot of Gs left!", so I floored it. __________________ 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

04-12-2018, 01:33 AM	#9
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 936 View My Garage	I have a 16 2SS and a 17 1LE. If you get the 1LE with 2ss package I think you will have the best car on earth. LOL I wish I could combine my two into one awesome car like that. __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

04-12-2018, 07:02 AM	#11
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	I think the hood wrap is probably the only legitimate concern at all, if you even want to call it that. It will take extra care and protection that many of your cleaning products may not cover initially. Other than that, I must admit, I thoroughly enjoy the road presence this car has, as well as the attention it receives. Oh, it also handles like a dream so, there's that. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

04-11-2018, 08:56 PM	#3
Nino8309 Drives: 2018 Summit white 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 56	I had a 16 2SS manual and now have a 18 2SS 1LE. The ride is a bit stiffer obviously but its not bad by any means. I just put it in tour mode if i hit a bumpy road. Otherwise i have not found any other cons. I think the 1LE is very much worth the extra 7 grand.

04-11-2018, 09:04 PM	#4
chutoyy knows nothing... Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle-ish, WA Posts: 151	I was thinking of a loaded 2SS, but it's priced about $3k less than the 1LE which comes with brakes, seats, and 1LE cosmetics. If you find a dealer that isn't a Camaro museum, you can probably get a 1LE for a decent price. As for the cons... Maintaining the hood wrap requires additional detailing steps (can't use gloss clear coat stuff on it).

04-11-2018, 09:47 PM	#6
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Pros - Everything Cons - Nothing

04-11-2018, 11:33 PM	#8
Zona Stu Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 18	I’m 100% in love with mine. Love the features, love the look, love the drive.

04-12-2018, 07:12 AM	#13
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Just be aware of the tires. They don't last long and are expensive to replace. Also, they are quite a bit noisier than the non-1LE. The brakes also give off dust like crazy. I'm talking first trip your front wheels are covered. Not sure if the SS does that or not. If you're not gonna track it then I'd heavily consider if the looks and the seats are worth 6k to you.

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