Talk me out of a 1LE...

Boost Creep · 09-13-2017, 10:26 AM

Looking for a weekend car to replace a C6 corvette.

Any drawbacks or downside to the 1LE package other than limited tire choice and at nearly twice the price of 1-2SS tires?
I don't need all the 2SS bells and whistles, but would enjoy a little more than the standard 1SS trim.

Drove one yesterday on the advise of members here, it felt good, but then again these were rural Maryland roads, not the war zone conditions of PA suburban roads.

What are your thoughts?

Is the 1LE too track oriented, or just a bada$$ car on the street?

JeromeS13 · 09-13-2017, 10:27 AM

I think it's a great all around car, that kicks ass (relatively) on the track.

Saybo · 09-13-2017, 10:33 AM

Weekend car to replace the c6 - Check
Don't need all the bells and whistles of the 2SS - Check
Would enjoy a little more extras than the base 1SS - Check
Bada$$ car on the street- Check

You want the 1LE

WhyUMad1LE · 09-13-2017, 11:03 AM

If you drive mainly on horrible potholed roads the SS/V6 1LE/FE3 suspension is more complaint and what I would recommend. Actually I would recommend an SUV. The FE3 also has less tire noise and is better for drifting.

Otherwise on even a half-decent road I find the SS 1LE is more fun.

MTS2020 · 09-13-2017, 11:23 AM

Can't talk you out of it, but I sure as heck can talk you in to it.....

rootus · 09-13-2017, 11:56 AM

I won't try to talk you out of it because I adore my 1LE, but I will say make sure you have a bottle of loctite and some ramps. I was caught off-guard by how quickly the endlink issue reared it's head (437 miles on the odometer, to be exact) and I only had my rhino ramps to work with. Had to get creative.

FlashBang23 · 09-13-2017, 01:02 PM

daily driven 1LE with 14k miles here and no complaints....... It sounds like the 1LE checks all the boxes for you, i say do it! Michigan roads can be brutal due to all the heavy auto industry shipping they see and I don't find it to be a problem. I simply use the toggle switch to soften the suspension into touring mode when bumpy roads are ahead.

Uncle Sam · 09-13-2017, 01:23 PM

I picked the 1LE over a GS Corvette mainly because of $30K plus difference. Can't beat the value.

Why get rid of the C6? Camaro has a bit more room. The ride is very good on potholes but the wheels and tires could suffer with a regular daily bashing.

FNxR3DNECK · 09-13-2017, 01:47 PM

I am physically unable to talk you out of it! And even if I could I wouldn't!!! haha

diirk · 09-13-2017, 01:54 PM

I was considering one but prefer the extras of the 2SS. Unless you're regularly tracking your car, the 1LE pkg won't do anything for you on a daily basis IMO. My 2SS was still a blast on the track and did quite well and I still get to enjoy the ventilated seats on those hot/humid days and the HUD, heated steering wheel, etc. There's really nothing with the 1LE that I need, although I do like the upgraded brakes.

S2K+1LE · 09-13-2017, 01:57 PM

I test drove the 2SS and the 1LE.

The 1LE felt like a much more focused car, much more sporting character, etc. The 2SS was nice, but it's the same as the car I pick up from Enterprise ever Monday so it didn't really stand out too much.

Boost Creep · 09-13-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashBang23

daily driven 1LE with 14k miles here and no complaints....... It sounds like the 1LE checks all the boxes for you, i say do it! Michigan roads can be brutal due to all the heavy auto industry shipping they see and I don't find it to be a problem. I simply use the toggle switch to soften the suspension into touring mode when bumpy roads are ahead.

I tried to feel the difference between tour and sport, but the salesman kept flipping it to sport. The roads were in decent condition so I couldn't get a good impression of how harsh it was, seemed about the same as the C6.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Sam

I picked the 1LE over a GS Corvette mainly because of $30K plus difference. Can't beat the value.

Why get rid of the C6? Camaro has a bit more room. The ride is very good on potholes but the wheels and tires could suffer with a regular daily bashing.

C6 is closing in on 140,000 miles and will need some cash invested. I'm not really a corvette guy but when I was in the market for a car in late 2013 there wasn't much on the market that fit my needs, and I always liked the C6 style and performance wise. After three plus years and close to 60,000 miles I'm sort of looking for a car that I'm more comfortable driving.

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

I am physically unable to talk you out of it! And even if I could I wouldn't!!! haha

I understand completely.

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Originally Posted by S2K+1LE

I test drove the 2SS and the 1LE.

The 1LE felt like a much more focused car, much more sporting character, etc. The 2SS was nice, but it's the same as the car I pick up from Enterprise ever Monday so it didn't really stand out too much.

I was just making sure it wasn't such a track focused car that it made any long distance driving a maddening experience.
Like Top Gear's James May on their epic "Greatest driving road" adventure picking the wrong car.

S2K+1LE · 09-13-2017, 02:23 PM

It rides as smooth and plush in Tour as my 2015 CTS with MagRide.

Actually I think it's slightly better, the Caddy is flinty over sharp bumps due to the run-flats and the car porpoises over speed bumps which the Camaro does not...

Lugnutty · 09-13-2017, 02:34 PM

I traded a C6 for my 1LE. I find the Camaro to be better in every way. However, I think if you aren't going to take the car to the track, the 1LE stuff isn't necessary. It's serious overkill for a street car. I think the 2SS with MR is a better weekend car. I do dozens of track days every year so my choice was easy. The 1LE is an amazing machine. Any 6th gen Camaro is an amazing machine!

Drive them both. If you don't need loud, harsh tires or 6-piston brakes, don't waste any money on them.

09-13-2017, 10:26 AM	#1
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	Talk me out of a 1LE... Looking for a weekend car to replace a C6 corvette. Any drawbacks or downside to the 1LE package other than limited tire choice and at nearly twice the price of 1-2SS tires? I don't need all the 2SS bells and whistles, but would enjoy a little more than the standard 1SS trim. Drove one yesterday on the advise of members here, it felt good, but then again these were rural Maryland roads, not the war zone conditions of PA suburban roads. What are your thoughts? Is the 1LE too track oriented, or just a bada$$ car on the street?

09-13-2017, 11:23 AM	#5
MTS2020 Drives: 2017 HBM SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Tennessee Posts: 170	Can't talk you out of it, but I sure as heck can talk you in to it..... __________________ 2017 SS 1LE Hyper Blue Metallic 2016 Yukon SLT White Frost Tricoat 2012 Maxima SV Sport Winter Frost Pearl

09-13-2017, 01:02 PM	#7
FlashBang23 Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	daily driven 1LE with 14k miles here and no complaints....... It sounds like the 1LE checks all the boxes for you, i say do it! Michigan roads can be brutal due to all the heavy auto industry shipping they see and I don't find it to be a problem. I simply use the toggle switch to soften the suspension into touring mode when bumpy roads are ahead. __________________ 17 Summit White SS 1LE PDR / Borla S type Catback / XPEL Ultimate PPF

09-13-2017, 01:47 PM	#9
FNxR3DNECK Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 2,474	I am physically unable to talk you out of it! And even if I could I wouldn't!!! haha __________________ IG: @NC_M1SS1LE

09-13-2017, 01:54 PM	#10
diirk Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 713	I was considering one but prefer the extras of the 2SS. Unless you're regularly tracking your car, the 1LE pkg won't do anything for you on a daily basis IMO. My 2SS was still a blast on the track and did quite well and I still get to enjoy the ventilated seats on those hot/humid days and the HUD, heated steering wheel, etc. There's really nothing with the 1LE that I need, although I do like the upgraded brakes. __________________ 16 2SS 6MT NPP White \| MRR \| ACT \| JBA \| SCT \| C7C 04 Ram 2500 CDT 4x4 Quad 91 Miata 1.8 Feal Wilwood Track Car 1morproject

09-13-2017, 10:27 AM	#2
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	I think it's a great all around car, that kicks ass (relatively) on the track.

09-13-2017, 10:33 AM	#3
Saybo Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 43	Weekend car to replace the c6 - Check Don't need all the bells and whistles of the 2SS - Check Would enjoy a little more extras than the base 1SS - Check Bada$$ car on the street- Check You want the 1LE

09-13-2017, 11:03 AM	#4
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	If you drive mainly on horrible potholed roads the SS/V6 1LE/FE3 suspension is more complaint and what I would recommend. Actually I would recommend an SUV. The FE3 also has less tire noise and is better for drifting. Otherwise on even a half-decent road I find the SS 1LE is more fun.

09-13-2017, 11:56 AM	#6
rootus Drives: 2018 HBM SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 367	I won't try to talk you out of it because I adore my 1LE, but I will say make sure you have a bottle of loctite and some ramps. I was caught off-guard by how quickly the endlink issue reared it's head (437 miles on the odometer, to be exact) and I only had my rhino ramps to work with. Had to get creative.

09-13-2017, 01:23 PM	#8
Uncle Sam Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 373	I picked the 1LE over a GS Corvette mainly because of $30K plus difference. Can't beat the value. Why get rid of the C6? Camaro has a bit more room. The ride is very good on potholes but the wheels and tires could suffer with a regular daily bashing.

09-13-2017, 01:57 PM	#11
S2K+1LE Account Suspended Drives: 17 SS 1LE \| 07 S2K Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 375	I test drove the 2SS and the 1LE. The 1LE felt like a much more focused car, much more sporting character, etc. The 2SS was nice, but it's the same as the car I pick up from Enterprise ever Monday so it didn't really stand out too much.

09-13-2017, 02:23 PM	#13
S2K+1LE Account Suspended Drives: 17 SS 1LE \| 07 S2K Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 375	It rides as smooth and plush in Tour as my 2015 CTS with MagRide. Actually I think it's slightly better, the Caddy is flinty over sharp bumps due to the run-flats and the car porpoises over speed bumps which the Camaro does not...

09-13-2017, 02:34 PM	#14
Lugnutty Drives: 2022 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 79	I traded a C6 for my 1LE. I find the Camaro to be better in every way. However, I think if you aren't going to take the car to the track, the 1LE stuff isn't necessary. It's serious overkill for a street car. I think the 2SS with MR is a better weekend car. I do dozens of track days every year so my choice was easy. The 1LE is an amazing machine. Any 6th gen Camaro is an amazing machine! Drive them both. If you don't need loud, harsh tires or 6-piston brakes, don't waste any money on them.

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