[Milesmonte]

Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

I’d compare the price and the options installed on each first. I would go and find an LT1 and a 1SS to test drive and decide from that point. If one is on order and another is available now or soon, think about whether you want a car now or good with the wait for a car on order, and last make sure you’re confident that you won’t have a regret later on of getting one car over the other.

I found a 1 SS in RIVERSIDE BLUE Metallic 52 Mikes from my house it only has 1 Option 10 Speed Automatic otherwise it is a STOCK 1SS!!


Then there is the LT1 that I put a deposit on that is also in Riverside Blue Metallic, It is a LOADED up Car: 10 Speed Automatic, Dual Mode EXHAUST, Power Sunroof, BOSE STEREO, Polished Forged Wheel Option!!


What to do?



DECISIONS DECISIONS!!!

[Iconic]

Buy the LT1, then get your name on the list for a 2024 SS at several dealers as you may get lucky and be first in line. Trade the 2023 LT1 in on your 2024 SS when it arrives.

[Milesmonte]

Originally Posted by US Icon

Buy the LT1, then get your name on the list for a 2024 SS at several dealers as you may get lucky and be first in line. Trade the 2023 LT1 in on your 2024 SS when it arrives.

NO WAY am I going to do that!!
And pay SALES TAX TWICE!!!!!!

[Iconic]

Here in Wis we only pay sales tax on the difference of trade in price. If my dealer offered $40,000 for my 2023 LT1 on a 2024 1SS at $42000, I would pay tax on the $2000

Threads like these remind my of the countless threads on Corvette forum of guys asking if they should get a manual trans or auto. 50 members would offer help/opinions to someone who could not decide for themselves.

[95 imp]

Originally Posted by Milesmonte

Thank you for your input! Much appreciated! I am just afraid that if I do not snag this LT1 in the Riverside Blue that I may be SOL in trying to order a 1SS in RIVERSIDE BLUE METALLIC!



Tell me more about this CLUSTER SWAP though PLEASE Sir!


Regard's Miles

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/pr...t-cluster-kit/

Remove some trim, plug and play, trim back on. Cake.

If you order it thru them, they say you keep your factory warranty.

[Devstrike]

Originally Posted by 95 imp

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/pr...t-cluster-kit/

Remove some trim, plug and play, trim back on. Cake.

If you order it thru them, they say you keep your factory warranty.

I have thought about doing this but this will be no easy task for me to do due to my handicap but it is something I want to do eventually. The reviews are high with them too.

[Milesmonte]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Go with the 1SS, you'll get so much more that you won't understand at this point (if you are asking this question), if you can afford the 1SS comfortably, go for it...

I can AFFORD a 1SS Comfortably, but the Question is can I find one that I like and if I order one will it be BUILT!!


That is the $100,00 Question

[Milesmonte]

Originally Posted by 95 imp

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/pr...t-cluster-kit/

Remove some trim, plug and play, trim back on. Cake.

If you order it thru them, they say you keep your factory warranty.

Thank you

[dmcmahan60]

Originally Posted by Memphis SS

Make that +2

I wish the moderator would shut this one down before it turns in to another you should buy this because thread....Wait it's already started.

Make it +3 now:(

[eCkO]

Originally Posted by Milesmonte

I can AFFORD a 1SS Comfortably, but the Question is can I find one that I like and if I order one will it be BUILT!!


That is the $100,00 Question

What exactly would a 1SS build look like for you? You obviously want a V8 given you asked about a LT1 and the 1SS. What other options are important to you? I ask because if you can get a 1SS, in the color you want, most of the other things can be added later. At a cost of course.

My LT1 wasn't my exact build but it was darn close. I finally allowed myself to let go of my build and go online to look at cars within a 150 mile radius of me because I realized allot of the things I wanted were easily added on later.

[JBinSD]

I had a '16 SS and regretted selling it. I just bought a '23 LT1 today. I really wanted a V-8, manual convertible. Everything else was secondary. I searched the forum but did not find an "official" list of differences (I was sure there would be one.)

I am just getting familiar with the car, but some of the noted differences:
1. No blind spot monitoring;
2. No HUD;
3. No proximity key? I didn't realize this until today; doors will not unlock like my 2SS did.
4. No interior lighting (I could care less);
5. No lighted door sills (don't care)
6. Narrow, squared tires (this is a weakness in handling the V-8 goodness);
7. No extra cooling systems, smaller brakes.
8. Saved $15k on a new car (yay.)

Overall, I am happy with the purchase and OK with the compromises. I got almost 10% off MSRP, and Camaros are almost done, so I grabbed one that I knew I'd be happy with.

YMMV. Cheers.

[Devstrike]

Originally Posted by JBinSD

3. No proximity key? I didn't realize this until today; doors will not unlock like my 2SS did.

Your LT1 doesn't have the button on the door handle you can press and it unlocks with the Key fob in your pocket? My LT1 has it and I didn't get any option that would include it although mine isn't a convertible. I might be confusing proximity Key with something else though.

[adamjwilson]

+4

[FarmerFran]

Just get a ZL1 and be done with it.