What Do You Want To Know About The Camaro V6 1LE?

"TheSixSpeed" (the-six-speed)
12/12/2019 at 10:00 • Filed to: None

What would you like to know about it? This is my personal car with 8000 miles on it, and I’m currently writing a review on it, but I’d like to answer questions you may have . What things would you like to know? Interior things? Exterior things? How it drives? How good is it at carrying small dogs? Post your questions below.

DISCUSSION (36)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:03

Why not get the V8?

Maxima Speed > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:06

Im assuming you cross- shopped with the comparable Mustang , (would that be the v6 or the 4 cylinder) what made you go with Camaro over the Mustang ?

M.T. Blake > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:08

I want to know how many people ask if it’s a V8 and what’s their reaction to V6.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:09

6 cyl? Does it have an automatic too?

Future next gen S2000 owner > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:12

With no visibility out how have you successfully made it 8000 miles?

...

Get it!

I’ll be here all week.

Jim Spanfeller > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:19

How many frozen burritos and/or hamsters can you fit in the glove compartment? If this car was a dog, what kind of dog would it be? How high can it jump before stuff gets damaged? Without them overlapping, how many postage stamps can you fit on the hood?

AestheticsInMotion > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 10:48

Do you like the LFX? Can I have it for my Miata?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 11:03

Curb weight and weight balance (front -rear)?

Gone > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 11:13

Is the 6th Gen chassis that good? vs the 5th? How are t he sightlines?

Auto-X or put it on a road course? Any issues w/the LGZ motor ?

How many small dogs fit in the glovebox?

CobraJoe > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 11:51

Is it as fun as an older 300hp Mustang?

The used market seems to price a newer V6 Camaro about the same as an older 300hp V8 ‘Stang, and I’m hoping to buy a fun pony car in the near(ish) future.

TheSixSpeed > Future next gen S2000 owner
12/12/2019 at 12:09

hope.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 12:44

What happens if a bird poops on the hood? I was looking at one of these, but that matte black worried me since I was going to be parking it outside 24/7.

jimjo > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 13:09

Have you ever had in on track? How was it? Is the back seat usable at all? Is there a problem with visibility, or did you get used to it? Do you drive it year round? How does it do in the snow? That is all....

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 14:52

Do these sell at a discount? Seems like Camaros are priced above similarly equ ipped Mustangs.

N 2 of 2 > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 15:21

Whats with the virtual reality odometer?

wh y did you get it in “ cop colors” ?

cluelessk > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/12/2019 at 16:58

Randy Pobst, Race car driver and Motor trend host/ T est driver bought a 4 cyl 1LE.

I’m sure OP bought one because he wanted one

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > cluelessk
12/12/2019 at 17:05

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk E xtraordinaire bought an SS 1LE.

I just wanted to know if there was a particular reason for going with the V6.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheSixSpeed
12/12/2019 at 17:28

Why V6 over Turbo-4? I’ve heard great things about the 4 but the 6 seems to often be described as a rental car engine.

Grindintosecond > cluelessk
12/12/2019 at 17:46

I bet Pobst can drive the 4 cyl car faster around than anyone can drive the v8!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/12/2019 at 18:08

I think that’s actually a reasonable question. If I wasn’t going to get a V8, I’d probably get the 4 cyl over the V6. It’s lighter and has more power potential with some mods.

TheSixSpeed > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
12/12/2019 at 18:52

That’s a fantastic question and I’ll make sure to answer why I actually feel it’s the opposite.

BahamaTodd > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
12/12/2019 at 22:37

Because the 2.0T doesn’t sound like this. I just need to figure out how to get my GS to sound like this. Same engine.

BahamaTodd > AestheticsInMotion
12/12/2019 at 22:45

The current V6 is now the LGX. It includes a new timing chain design which will hopefully be more reliable than GM’s previous high feature V6s .

CRider > Maxima Speed
12/13/2019 at 01:19

There is no V6 Mustang any more.

CRider > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
12/13/2019 at 01:24

Considering how poor Camaro sales have been in the last couple years, I’d be surprised if they don’t start giving one away with every new Corvette.

Steve in Manhattan > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 01:40

Manual or autobox? And, I will say, it’s a great looking car.

SmugAardvark > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 03:21

What’s the highest speed you can hit a 14 foot tall papier- mache ocelot without damaging the paint finish?

Asking for a friend.

Jack Does Cars > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 14:06

I work at a Chevrolet dealer and personally believe the V6 1LE is the best ~$35k sports car. With that said, what would you change about yours?

way2blu does a rev update > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 18:39

I have a 2.oT 1LE that I’ve put 9k miles on since I got it in August, have thoroughly enjoyed it so far. How do you feel about the V6 sound? My turbo might as well be an electric car from a sound standpoint.

City/Freeway MPGs that you’ve seen? Mine gets 24/34 pretty regularly if I don’t lay into the boost too much.

Also, what exhaust setup is that? It looks like the Mishimoto axle-back that I’ve been considering for mine.

way2blu does a rev update > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
12/13/2019 at 18:45

I got my 2.0T 1LE for $5k off MSRP; these get heavily discounted right now due to slow sales. I highly recommend a test-drive if these interest you! The warranty covers track & autocross, and the car comes with an oil cooler, transmission cooler, and a rear diff cooler too. A freakin’ diff cooler on a car this affordable is amazing.

A 2.0T Camaro is about 200-300 lbs lighter than a similarly-equipped EcoBoost Mustang too. V6 1LE is only 100 lbs heavier than the 4-banger Camaro too.

TheSixSpeed > way2blu does a rev update
12/13/2019 at 19:41

I really like your 2.0T! The V6 sound is one of my favorite things about it, tbh. I’ll get into it more later, but that exhaust is actually stock.

My gas mileage is eh. It could be better. A lot better. Especially for a V6. I’ll just say this: I’m very jealous of 24/34. What’s your average fuel economy per tank?

way2blu does a rev update > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 20:54

I was averaging 22 mpg over the first ~6k miles, but that’s inclusive of 5 autocross days and poor shifting habits. I’d been upshifting near 3000 rpm for relaxed city driving, but eventually realized I can shift at 2500 or even 2000 and the LTG will still have plenty of torque. I see around 25-26 mpg per tank now.

Two lane blacktop > TheSixSpeed
12/13/2019 at 21:53

Are the 1le cars all special order (COPO) stripper cars ( No AC or power accessories) with hardcore suspension and engine upgrades with 1LE specific GM part numbers like the ones from the 80s and 90s....??

Kinja'd!!!

1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 1LE... ( 14 produced)

Stephen Rivers > TheSixSpeed
12/25/2019 at 22:24

Really solid write up. Any tips on getting more views? You do a fantastic job of that.

TheSixSpeed > Stephen Rivers
12/26/2019 at 21:57

If I’m being honest? I have no idea. I just assumed that Jalopnik-like pieces are fairly popular here, and that’s why I’ve been getting views.

Stephen Rivers > TheSixSpeed
12/27/2019 at 20:21

Well good on you dude. Really a fan of your writing and content.