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WayFast84 · 09-10-2017, 08:54 AM

I'm looking for a new daily and wanted to get this one out of my system first. I currently own a 2015 WRX, and driving a brand new 2017 Outback. Yesterday I took a white 1SS 1LE out on a test drive, it was almost base with the addition of a black bowtie emblem. I had an issue with the blind spots but I also didn't have the mirrors, and seat 100% adjusted perfect.

The good: I'm a big guy, and still fit in the Recaro seats. The stock radio was much better than my WRX's, The tech was cool, but I didn't really notice a big difference in ride between touring and track. The exhaust mode was a different story, it sounds great on all settings, and was quieter depending on the mode. I think I kept the steering in light mode the whole time. With all the driving aids on the car never got out of shape.

The bad: The steering wheel was thin for my taste, I think it was the same wheel in the 2SS I sat in(just covered in alcantara). I HATE the electronic parking brake! I don't think they should be in a sports car. Another gripe of mine is the backseat. I don't think anyone can really fit back there. I've had a few smaller two doors which had bigger back seats. Last but not least, the clutch was extremely different than in any other car I've been, it was extremely light. The best way I can describe it was that the clutch has three points; fully depressed, grab point, all the way to the floor.

Conclusion: If I didn't have so much crap to haul around I think this car could work for me, I don't really have many passengers, and no plans for kids in the relative future.. I'm going to test drive a few more practical cars, hot hatches, and a Sierra 1500 before circling back. If I did get a new Camaro I think I'd be more interested in building a 1SS with the magnetic ride control, and 1LE suspension pack because I'm indifferent about the Recaro's, but the 1LE spoiler looks cheap and I'm also not a fan of the flat black hood. Chevy is claiming that an actual 1LE has a more aggressive tune for the track setting and I'd love to see a head to head of an SS 1LE vs an SS with magnetic ride control and the 1LE suspension pack.

09-10-2017, 08:54 AM	#1
WayFast84 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edison Posts: 7,856 iTrader: (7)	1LE Test Drive I'm looking for a new daily and wanted to get this one out of my system first. I currently own a 2015 WRX, and driving a brand new 2017 Outback. Yesterday I took a white 1SS 1LE out on a test drive, it was almost base with the addition of a black bowtie emblem. I had an issue with the blind spots but I also didn't have the mirrors, and seat 100% adjusted perfect. The good: I'm a big guy, and still fit in the Recaro seats. The stock radio was much better than my WRX's, The tech was cool, but I didn't really notice a big difference in ride between touring and track. The exhaust mode was a different story, it sounds great on all settings, and was quieter depending on the mode. I think I kept the steering in light mode the whole time. With all the driving aids on the car never got out of shape. The bad: The steering wheel was thin for my taste, I think it was the same wheel in the 2SS I sat in(just covered in alcantara). I HATE the electronic parking brake! I don't think they should be in a sports car. Another gripe of mine is the backseat. I don't think anyone can really fit back there. I've had a few smaller two doors which had bigger back seats. Last but not least, the clutch was extremely different than in any other car I've been, it was extremely light. The best way I can describe it was that the clutch has three points; fully depressed, grab point, all the way to the floor. Conclusion: If I didn't have so much crap to haul around I think this car could work for me, I don't really have many passengers, and no plans for kids in the relative future.. I'm going to test drive a few more practical cars, hot hatches, and a Sierra 1500 before circling back. If I did get a new Camaro I think I'd be more interested in building a 1SS with the magnetic ride control, and 1LE suspension pack because I'm indifferent about the Recaro's, but the 1LE spoiler looks cheap and I'm also not a fan of the flat black hood. Chevy is claiming that an actual 1LE has a more aggressive tune for the track setting and I'd love to see a head to head of an SS 1LE vs an SS with magnetic ride control and the 1LE suspension pack. __________________ 1984 Firebird 2000 Z28 2023 Tacoma Last edited by WayFast84; 09-10-2017 at 11:41 AM.