When you upgrade - whats your next step?

Need4Camaro · 02-17-2020, 02:24 PM

I love my SS despite the numerous issues I've had with it.

I don't have a desire for a new car despite the 2020's and the 10 speed auto, I more-less just want to own my car for right now but some of me plays around with thoughts and wonders, what I would go for if I did in time decide to upgrade or change...

What would you do?

Upgrade to 16-18 ZL1?
Upgrade to 19-20 ZL1?
Upgrade to 16-18 1LE?
Upgrade to 19-20 1LE?
Upgrade to 16-18 SS (aimed at T4 / V6 owners from 16 thru 20)
Upgrade to 19-20 SS?
Going with a different platform?

enzia35 · 02-17-2020, 02:53 PM

Latest and greatest...that I can afford. I’m looking at either supercharge the SS or 20+ zl1.

warren3537 · 02-17-2020, 02:54 PM

I did the upgrade from an 1SS to a 19 ZLE and no regerts.

Abubaca · 02-17-2020, 02:59 PM

Well I've had my 16 2SS/M6 for about 6 months now, and I love it! It's NOT my DD, and it's far and away the newest toy/hot rod I've ever owned. All the others have been older muscle. I plan to own it for a few more years and really enjoy the heck out of it. Still....it just lacks something the older cars have in my opinion. As good as it is, far better outta the box than any other car I've owned, but it's just....I dunno. It's just not the same. Maybe it's the level of tech and refinement. I don't know. Don't get me wrong, my SS has made me a believer in modern muscle. I just think for me it's the build more than the bottom line performance that I enjoy.

My plan....or maybe my hope....would be to start acquiring parts for a Factory Five Cobra build, then sell the SS and purchase the build kit.

Jaxcam02 · 02-17-2020, 03:07 PM

My next step will be the new Corvette, what ever year that happens to be. I need a bigger garage first because im not selling my Fbody or this 1LE

Memphis SS · 02-17-2020, 04:36 PM

Not even close to wanting to sell my SS but by the time I do may go Corvette again. Just depends on what the Corvette and SS look like by then

arpad_m · 02-17-2020, 05:11 PM

I'll see where things go, having absolutely no desire to sell or "upgrade". The C8 and its future derivatives look very interesting, in theory of course.

Aragorn · 02-17-2020, 05:28 PM

No upgrades in sight. Keep’n her forever.

NYJets12 · 02-17-2020, 06:56 PM

16-18 SS only if mine dies otherwise I’ll probably die first

JROC · 02-17-2020, 06:59 PM

C6Z.

nancygrl · 02-17-2020, 07:13 PM

Thankfully I'm at a point where I just want to keep what I have

6sigma · 02-17-2020, 07:18 PM

I just upgraded 17 V6 to 20 LT1

LT4Greg · 02-17-2020, 07:54 PM

I upgraded from a new 2016 2SS to a used low mileage 2017 ZL1 last March and so far no regrets! My 2016 was in a head on collision 6 months after I bought it and it was repaired but issues started showing up and I found a used 2017 ZL1 and the rest is history.

z28pat · 02-17-2020, 08:45 PM

I love my 1le, would upgrade it with a supercharger but would still keep it.

View Poll Results: What is your next step?
Upgrade to 16-18 ZL1?	5	9.43%
Upgrade to 19-20 ZL1?	17	32.08%
Upgrade to 16-18 1LE?	0	0%
Upgrade to 19-20 1LE?	5	9.43%
Upgrade to 16-18 SS (aimed at T4 / V6 owners from 16 thru 20)	1	1.89%
Upgrade to 19-20 SS?	3	5.66%
Going with a different platform?	22	41.51%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2020, 02:24 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	When you upgrade - whats your next step? I love my SS despite the numerous issues I've had with it. I don't have a desire for a new car despite the 2020's and the 10 speed auto, I more-less just want to own my car for right now but some of me plays around with thoughts and wonders, what I would go for if I did in time decide to upgrade or change... What would you do? Upgrade to 16-18 ZL1? Upgrade to 19-20 ZL1? Upgrade to 16-18 1LE? Upgrade to 19-20 1LE? Upgrade to 16-18 SS (aimed at T4 / V6 owners from 16 thru 20) Upgrade to 19-20 SS? Going with a different platform?

02-17-2020, 02:53 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Latest and greatest...that I can afford. I’m looking at either supercharge the SS or 20+ zl1. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

02-17-2020, 03:07 PM	#5
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,090	My next step will be the new Corvette, what ever year that happens to be. I need a bigger garage first because im not selling my Fbody or this 1LE __________________

02-17-2020, 04:36 PM	#6
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	Not even close to wanting to sell my SS but by the time I do may go Corvette again. Just depends on what the Corvette and SS look like by then __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

02-17-2020, 02:54 PM	#3
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I did the upgrade from an 1SS to a 19 ZLE and no regerts.

02-17-2020, 02:59 PM	#4
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jamestown NC Posts: 447	Well I've had my 16 2SS/M6 for about 6 months now, and I love it! It's NOT my DD, and it's far and away the newest toy/hot rod I've ever owned. All the others have been older muscle. I plan to own it for a few more years and really enjoy the heck out of it. Still....it just lacks something the older cars have in my opinion. As good as it is, far better outta the box than any other car I've owned, but it's just....I dunno. It's just not the same. Maybe it's the level of tech and refinement. I don't know. Don't get me wrong, my SS has made me a believer in modern muscle. I just think for me it's the build more than the bottom line performance that I enjoy. My plan....or maybe my hope....would be to start acquiring parts for a Factory Five Cobra build, then sell the SS and purchase the build kit.

02-17-2020, 05:11 PM	#7
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,576 View My Garage	I'll see where things go, having absolutely no desire to sell or "upgrade". The C8 and its future derivatives look very interesting, in theory of course. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

02-17-2020, 05:28 PM	#8
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	No upgrades in sight. Keep’n her forever.

02-17-2020, 06:56 PM	#9
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	16-18 SS only if mine dies otherwise I’ll probably die first __________________

02-17-2020, 06:59 PM	#10
JROC Account Suspended Drives: 19 Camaro SS 1LE, 03 Ford Lightning Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: South Carolina Posts: 334	C6Z.

02-17-2020, 07:13 PM	#11
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Thankfully I'm at a point where I just want to keep what I have

02-17-2020, 07:18 PM	#12
6sigma Drives: rally green LT1 manual Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 282	I just upgraded 17 V6 to 20 LT1

02-17-2020, 07:54 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	I upgraded from a new 2016 2SS to a used low mileage 2017 ZL1 last March and so far no regrets! My 2016 was in a head on collision 6 months after I bought it and it was repaired but issues started showing up and I found a used 2017 ZL1 and the rest is history. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-17-2020, 08:45 PM	#14
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 834	I love my 1le, would upgrade it with a supercharger but would still keep it.

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