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raptor5244 · 08-22-2015, 09:30 AM

Now that we an idea of the pricing is anyone itching to get into a GEN 6? I like the interior, rev match manual transmission, bump in power from LT1, reduction in weight but is it enough to make the jump?

vinman · 08-22-2015, 09:37 AM

I love my 1LE!!!

LT1Zob · 08-22-2015, 09:42 AM

Not for me thank you. I'm sure it's a great car, but not for me.

Ragnar · 08-22-2015, 09:46 AM

With how our cars look with, big brakes/aggressive fat tires/awesome rims, just to name a few things, I'm so happy with my car!

Joseph1LE · 08-22-2015, 09:54 AM

Not a chance for what they are being priced at. And with what the future ZL1/Z28 will likely be priced at, a pre-owned C7 Z06 will be a better buy by the time the high end Camaros come out in the next year or two.

Turbosaurus · 08-22-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

Now that we an idea of the pricing is anyone itching to get into a GEN 6? I like the interior, rev match manual transmission, bump in power from LT1, reduction in weight but is it enough to make the jump?

Took one look at the new front end with the odd, pointy hood and my first thought was "well, that's going to look awful with a black 1LE wrap!"

mmazz71 · 08-22-2015, 10:27 AM

I bought my 2015 1LE because I didn't like the rounded back of the Gen 6. The bells and whistles wear off. I can't get enough of the Gen5 looks. I think GM knocked it out of the park with the Gen 5.

Turbosaurus · 08-22-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mmazz71

I bought my 2015 1LE because I didn't like the rounded back of the Gen 6. The bells and whistles wear off. I can't get enough of the Gen5 looks. I think GM knocked it out of the park with the Gen 5.

Especially the '14-'15! Lots of aesthetics on the G6 that I just don't like. The only improvement, in my opinion, is the gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. As for mechanicals: love the LT1 (except for DI).

raptor5244 · 08-22-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobcat

Not sure what you mean by interested, but I'm interested to see what a production model looks like and how it does in terms of performance tests. I want to see a Motor Trend "Ignition" episode on it. Get good ol' Randy Pobst to put it through its paces.

Same here. Just wondering if 1le owners think there is enough there to justify the cost for a GEN 6. My 2013 2ss 1le will be worth about $27k this time next year, (well at least the bank who leased it to me does) but having to pay over $40k for what the Gen 6 has to offer seems like a lot.

HuJass · 08-22-2015, 03:24 PM

With the additional cost, the lack of a 1LE, and the softened looks, there's no way that I would switch from my 5th to the 6th.

1leNPP · 08-22-2015, 05:29 PM

Well for me
1) I DO NOT want a DI motor .
2) I just do not like the way the car looks .
3) I do not want little brakes (13" that dam small compare to what comes on cars now days)
4) I do not want little rims ( as in how wide they are ) 10" >8 1/2" fronts 11">9 1/2" rears and we will not even getting into the fact that they are forage light weight rims made in the USA to on the 1LE .
5) I do not want little tires (as in how wide they are ) P285 > P245 fronts P285> P275 rears and I do not want run flats tires on top of that .

So any time GM want to get up off there a$$ and make a real 6 gen car that NA power with the right parts then and only then I thing about buying one .

X25 · 08-22-2015, 05:41 PM

I honestly love the new one's looks in SS trim with the aero package. I am invested in my current car, so wouldn't want to sell it soon, but I can easily see myself grabbing one of the track oriented models when they get released. The back also looks gorgeous in my opinion.

Camarotobeornottobe · 08-22-2015, 05:45 PM

Everyone is always emotionally invested in what they have, particularly in the 1LE thread. So, OP, you'll get lots of "No way! The Gen 6 sucks!"

In reality, I am sure the Get 6 will be better than the Gen 5 in most every way . . . even if the looks take a little time to grow on folks.

Question is, is it worth the financial loss that comes with selling our Gen 5 now and the financial cost of buying the 6? Further, do you want to take a chance with a first year car?

Not me. I'll stick tight for a while.

NinoSS · 08-22-2015, 06:22 PM

I will reserve my opinion until I see one with wide wheels, fat tires and aggressive offsets... I do however love the 5th gen cars, especially the 14-15 LE's...

08-22-2015, 09:30 AM	#1
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	Any 1LE owners interested in the GEN 6? Now that we an idea of the pricing is anyone itching to get into a GEN 6? I like the interior, rev match manual transmission, bump in power from LT1, reduction in weight but is it enough to make the jump?

08-22-2015, 09:37 AM	#2
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I love my 1LE!!! __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

08-22-2015, 09:42 AM	#3
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,988 View My Garage	Not for me thank you. I'm sure it's a great car, but not for me. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

08-22-2015, 09:46 AM	#4
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	With how our cars look with, big brakes/aggressive fat tires/awesome rims, just to name a few things, I'm so happy with my car! __________________

08-22-2015, 09:54 AM	#5
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Not a chance for what they are being priced at. And with what the future ZL1/Z28 will likely be priced at, a pre-owned C7 Z06 will be a better buy by the time the high end Camaros come out in the next year or two. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

08-22-2015, 10:27 AM	#7
mmazz71 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Red Hot Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 13	I bought my 2015 1LE because I didn't like the rounded back of the Gen 6. The bells and whistles wear off. I can't get enough of the Gen5 looks. I think GM knocked it out of the park with the Gen 5.

08-22-2015, 03:24 PM	#10
HuJass Drives: GM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 1,599 View My Garage	With the additional cost, the lack of a 1LE, and the softened looks, there's no way that I would switch from my 5th to the 6th. __________________ 2015 Camaro 1LE 2009 Challenger R/T 2007 Solstice GXP 2004 Colorado ZQ8 2002 Trans Am WS6 Collector Edition 1999 Blazer 1994 Grand Prix SE B4U

08-22-2015, 05:29 PM	#11
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	Well for me 1) I DO NOT want a DI motor . 2) I just do not like the way the car looks . 3) I do not want little brakes (13" that dam small compare to what comes on cars now days) 4) I do not want little rims ( as in how wide they are ) 10" >8 1/2" fronts 11">9 1/2" rears and we will not even getting into the fact that they are forage light weight rims made in the USA to on the 1LE . 5) I do not want little tires (as in how wide they are ) P285 > P245 fronts P285> P275 rears and I do not want run flats tires on top of that . So any time GM want to get up off there a$$ and make a real 6 gen car that NA power with the right parts then and only then I thing about buying one .

08-22-2015, 05:41 PM	#12
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I honestly love the new one's looks in SS trim with the aero package. I am invested in my current car, so wouldn't want to sell it soon, but I can easily see myself grabbing one of the track oriented models when they get released. The back also looks gorgeous in my opinion. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

08-22-2015, 05:45 PM	#13
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Everyone is always emotionally invested in what they have, particularly in the 1LE thread. So, OP, you'll get lots of "No way! The Gen 6 sucks!" In reality, I am sure the Get 6 will be better than the Gen 5 in most every way . . . even if the looks take a little time to grow on folks. Question is, is it worth the financial loss that comes with selling our Gen 5 now and the financial cost of buying the 6? Further, do you want to take a chance with a first year car? Not me. I'll stick tight for a while.

08-22-2015, 06:22 PM	#14
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,619	I will reserve my opinion until I see one with wide wheels, fat tires and aggressive offsets... I do however love the 5th gen cars, especially the 14-15 LE's... __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315