I may be insane...1LE to ZL1? - Page 2

haggler · 02-09-2023, 02:55 PM

I personally wouldn't buy a sports car, especially a ZL1, in convertible unless it was a miata or s2000. Depending on your climate, the convertible can get old fast.

m6-lt1 · 02-09-2023, 02:56 PM

I wouldn’t do it simply because it’s a vert. That being said if you really want a zl1 coupe I would make the trade asap while your car is worth its highest at another dealer that has one. I would definitely have done the trade if it was a coupe.

Carzzy · 02-09-2023, 03:33 PM

For myself, a Convertible is always more fun than a Coupe! Add 195 more HP and a 6 speed manual and you have the ultimate fun cruiser!

Rock-It Man · 02-09-2023, 05:09 PM

You won't be able to enjoy the ZL1 vert at any track without a roll bar.

JSH · 02-09-2023, 05:45 PM

1LE of course. Choose the best every chance you get.

2023ZL1 · 02-09-2023, 05:49 PM

ZL1 COUPE > SS 1LE. EXACT SAME SET UP PLUS A SUPERCHARGER.

SS 1LE > ZL1 VERT
(LESS COOLERS OR NONE AT ALL, SS MECHANICAL DIFFERENTIAL DUE TO SPACE, HEAVIER DUE TO EXTRA BRACING) I'M JUST NOT A FAN CONVERTIBLES.

COUPE > VERT

LT4Greg · 02-09-2023, 05:52 PM

It was worth it to me back in 2019 when I traded my 2016 2SS for a low mileage almost new 2017 2 year old ZL1. 2 months and it will be paid for! Do it is my advice if it won’t hurt you financially.

Juniorv130 · 02-09-2023, 06:19 PM

Thanks all! They lowballed hard on the 1LE. I also had permagrin plastered on my face today when I was able to take advantage of the weather.

1LE it is for now!!

Need4Camaro · 02-09-2023, 07:26 PM

Personally I wouldn't do it. If the ZL1 were a coupe I would consider it. I think you will sorely miss the handling aspects of your 1LE otherwise, and you already said your kids hated the wind. It sounds like you have the best car suited for your needs already.

2023TwoSS · 02-09-2023, 08:02 PM

What are you going to do with all of that extra HP? The 2SS is all the beast you want trust me.

Rock-It Man · 02-09-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2023TwoSS

What are you going to do with all of that extra HP? The 2SS is all the beast you want trust me.

Moe horsepower is better. But the vert ZL1 will be prevented from turning those horses loose on the track and the strip.

N Camarolina · 02-09-2023, 08:34 PM

I guess I'll never quite understand the thought process for 650HP/torque for street driving, as I seem to be satisfied with 460. Hit the gas and you already have abundant torque and acceleration that gets you to "arrest me" speeds in no time flat.

Why on earth would you want to get to over 70 (2nd gear) or 100mph (3rd gear) even faster, with even less time to enjoy sounds and acceleration before you have to back out of it?

22SS1LE · 02-09-2023, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniorv130

Thanks all! They lowballed hard on the 1LE. I also had permagrin plastered on my face today when I was able to take advantage of the weather.

1LE it is for now!!

HAHA I had mine out today as well. Was nice to have a 70 degree day and the salt was all washed away.

RCwhat · 02-10-2023, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N Camarolina

I guess I'll never quite understand the thought process for 650HP/torque for street driving, as I seem to be satisfied with 460. Hit the gas and you already have abundant torque and acceleration that gets you to "arrest me" speeds in no time flat.

Why on earth would you want to get to over 70 (2nd gear) or 100mph (3rd gear) even faster, with even less time to enjoy sounds and acceleration before you have to back out of it?

I don’t agree with this reasoning. This same argument could be made towards the v6 as well, or even the need for a camaro at all.

02-09-2023, 02:55 PM	#15
haggler Drives: '23 2SS RSblue 6MT, sold '19 ND2 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 262	I personally wouldn't buy a sports car, especially a ZL1, in convertible unless it was a miata or s2000. Depending on your climate, the convertible can get old fast. __________________ '23 2SS, 6 speed, NPP, Copper-free brakes, 56V Carbon Flash Rims, Riverside Blue 1LE sway bars EOS front splitter 5-6-22:1100, 7-19-22: 3000, 8-3-22: TPW 8/15/22, 10-4-22: ETA 10/13/2022 10-15-22 6000

02-09-2023, 03:33 PM	#17
Carzzy Drives: '24 Camaro 2SS Conv. & '21Blazer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 517 View My Garage	For myself, a Convertible is always more fun than a Coupe! Add 195 more HP and a 6 speed manual and you have the ultimate fun cruiser! __________________ '24 Camaro 2SS 6M Convertible

02-09-2023, 05:45 PM	#19
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,569	1LE of course. Choose the best every chance you get. __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

02-09-2023, 05:52 PM	#21
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,814	It was worth it to me back in 2019 when I traded my 2016 2SS for a low mileage almost new 2017 2 year old ZL1. 2 months and it will be paid for! Do it is my advice if it won’t hurt you financially. __________________ 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.

02-09-2023, 06:19 PM	#22
Juniorv130 Drives: 2022 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 149 View My Garage	Thanks all! They lowballed hard on the 1LE. I also had permagrin plastered on my face today when I was able to take advantage of the weather. 1LE it is for now!! __________________ 2012 THR45 SS - CFM - SOLD 2015 2SS 1LE - White - SOLD 2002 Corvette coupe - 6M - Millenium yellow - SOLD 2010 2SS RS - RJM - 6M - SOLD

02-09-2023, 02:56 PM	#16
m6-lt1 Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,046	I wouldn’t do it simply because it’s a vert. That being said if you really want a zl1 coupe I would make the trade asap while your car is worth its highest at another dealer that has one. I would definitely have done the trade if it was a coupe.

02-09-2023, 05:09 PM	#18
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	You won't be able to enjoy the ZL1 vert at any track without a roll bar.

02-09-2023, 05:49 PM	#20
2023ZL1 BLACK 2019 ZL1 Drives: 2007 COBALT, 2019 CAMARO ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 109	ZL1 COUPE > SS 1LE. EXACT SAME SET UP PLUS A SUPERCHARGER. SS 1LE > ZL1 VERT (LESS COOLERS OR NONE AT ALL, SS MECHANICAL DIFFERENTIAL DUE TO SPACE, HEAVIER DUE TO EXTRA BRACING) I'M JUST NOT A FAN CONVERTIBLES. COUPE > VERT

02-09-2023, 07:26 PM	#23
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,837	Personally I wouldn't do it. If the ZL1 were a coupe I would consider it. I think you will sorely miss the handling aspects of your 1LE otherwise, and you already said your kids hated the wind. It sounds like you have the best car suited for your needs already.

02-09-2023, 08:02 PM	#24
2023TwoSS Drives: 23 2SS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: GA Posts: 15	What are you going to do with all of that extra HP? The 2SS is all the beast you want trust me.

02-09-2023, 08:34 PM	#26
N Camarolina Drives: 2021 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 807	I guess I'll never quite understand the thought process for 650HP/torque for street driving, as I seem to be satisfied with 460. Hit the gas and you already have abundant torque and acceleration that gets you to "arrest me" speeds in no time flat. Why on earth would you want to get to over 70 (2nd gear) or 100mph (3rd gear) even faster, with even less time to enjoy sounds and acceleration before you have to back out of it?

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