[formoutofchaos]

Like so many of you if the 1le were out right now you would buy it. I have a really good break in schedule this summer and would love to have the extra time to track and enjoy the new SS. This is probably a stupid option but how bad would it be to buy a 2SS get to use it until the 1le is out ? would any dealers going into that sale get you a better trade in value? knowing that your buying now but interested in the 1 le later? I'm sure one would lose 7K? right off the bat.

[aestil]

I mean this seems insane to me but if you have the money and don't care about burning it then

[OldJedi]

If you know for sure that you are going to get a 1LE, then why waste money on a 2SS for a few months? It is not something I would do but it is your money.

[raptor5244]

Originally Posted by OldJedi

If you know for sure that you are going to get a 1LE, then why waste money on a 2SS for a few months? It is not something I would do but it is your money.

Agreed. I know it is tough to wait but it would obviously make more sense to wait. Unless you plan to track the car, you may find you don't really need the 1LE. In order to fully take advantage of things like E-diff, performance data recorders, stiffer sway bars, track tires that last 10-12k miles you really need to put the car on the track. Otherwise you are just paying for the cosmetic appeal.

I love the 1LE but the reality is that I don't actually track the car therefore it makes more sense to pay for features I will actually use like the ventilated seats, backup sensors, rear traffic cross alert, etc. I won't really appreciate the e-diff over the standard limited slip while on my drive to the movies or the 6 piston brake calipers on my trip to the grocery store.

Anyway, yes, depending on what you negotiate I would plan on losing at least $7k. Remember, all the tax, tag, title work and all the other fees that exist when you purchase a new car. I think someone posted a link not too long ago where someone ordered a loaded 2SS for about 47-48k and it had less than a 1000 miles and it was being advertised for around 40-41k.

[formoutofchaos]

I plan to track the car 1to 3 times a month ….. is that to little? to warrant that?

[Mister Will]

You should wait for the 1LE. The loss you will take on the trade in will be astronomical. You would basically be paying ZL1 prices for a 1LE. Because you couldn't wait 6 months.

[ST1LE]

At least buy the 1SS, should take a slightly less depreciation hit as the more loaded models depreciate more.

[raptor5244]

Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

I plan to track the car 1to 3 times a month ….. is that to little? to warrant that?

I don't think so. If you track the car at all you will appreciate the 1LE more.

But if you have that money to burn I would just spend it on a ZL1.

The other option is to buy a used 1LE, ZL1, Corvette, etc. just to hold you over. If you buy it right you may not even lose money, you could even make a few bucks.

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

I plan to track the car 1to 3 times a month ….. is that to little? to warrant that?

No, if you plan to track your car then I would recommend the 1LE but I still would not buy an SS in the interim. I would just save the money that you would make for monthly payments on the SS for a larger down payment on the 1LE or mods for the 1LE.

[formoutofchaos]

I drove the previous gen Zl1 and actually felt nothing when I drove it, the 6th gen had way more character * another option is to buy a shelby and sell it in 6 months with no loss in value than buy the1le. how much would a 1ss depreciate?

[ender2664]

I bought A 2SS on impulse and thought I'd regret it once the 1le came out, I was wrong.
This car has so much damn grip there really isn't a point to having more if she is a street car.
I took a turn at 1.05gs and didn't hear the tires squeak one bit.
You have to go way out of your way to get this car to its limits.

Two side notes:
1- I wish the SS had a stiffer ride
2- most of the 1LE upgrades will likely be offered by gm for the SS. That is what they did for the 5th gen.

[WhyUMad1LE]

Do you hate money OP?

[aa406079]

Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

Like so many of you if the 1le were out right now you would buy it. I have a really good break in schedule this summer and would love to have the extra time to track and enjoy the new SS. This is probably a stupid option but how bad would it be to buy a 2SS get to use it until the 1le is out ? would any dealers going into that sale get you a better trade in value? knowing that your buying now but interested in the 1 le later? I'm sure one would lose 7K? right off the bat.

Step 1) Open Google

Step 2) search nearest race kart association/track

Step3) race karts... its more intense than tracking a car... I guaruntee you will get the urge satisfied.... im talking 180 lb karts that have 30-40 hp with a power to weight ratio that gets you 0-60 in 3.6 seconds.... faster than a corvette.....and pull 2-3 G's laterally.... and top out at 90-100 mph.... 2 inches off the ground...

[clanky]

I 2nd on the racing karts, it is a lot of fun! Always end up with quite a few bruises the next day and being a bit sore, but I guess that's just due to me getting old. Always a good feeling to rub it in your friends' faces when you smoke them every time too