2017/2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Review (From a Ford Guy) Its a LOT Better Than I Thought!
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
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Man I loved this car ! What are you thoughts ?
It's actually pretty sick ;)
AutoVlog Mike this is my dream car for sure! I'm loving all the 1le exclusive options Chevy put on this car. It just makes it that much better. The engine sound is beautiful. Love it.
Was there paint damage on his hood near the scoop or was that bird shit?
Bird shit
Looks cheap
"This is also the traffic of America... Move out of my way" damn thats the most American thing i heard today.
Wait... a regular Gen 6 SS out performs a GT with the performance package and the 1LE just kills it that much more.
Eric N hahaha yessir
I love these cars. So nice, I hope that I can afford one in the future.
Huge fan ! Love the intro !!! I can tell how much work you doing for the edits !!! Its awesome man ! Keep doing you ! @autovlog !
Thanks bud !
“Except for when you put your fingers on it. Don’t do that.” That cracked me up.
Well done sir. Appreciate your insight. 👍
Man that sound... I can can listen to that all day. Definitely My dream car
Buy the camaro , you looked so happy driving it , plus its way cheaper than c63s , more reliable than Mercedes
I was thinking lately that it would be cool if you tested new camaro ss and wow here it is! That 6th gen camaro ss is just freaking amazing
Just don't hydro lock it C:
Clorox Bleach Haahaha😀😁😂😀
Watch out
I think I saw a puddle
Parental advisory
Stay away from Houston on your road tests
After watching that video i thought about the vents on the Camaro and I'm curious if that could happen. The mouth is pretty open and a ton of water could get in there.
seems like all cars have this problem. czcams.com/video/Yehz2gUnNe0/video.html
LOL
“That’s the sound of America”💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeah brother 💪💪💪💪
The automatics in these cars shift ridiculously fast.
Would still get the manual.
1LE is manual only(thank God)
LegendInThaMakin Why? Autos are faster and more convenient in high traffic areas. In the past having a manual transmission made sense because you could get much better performance out of it than an automatic. But now it just doesn't make sense to me, and I do know how to drive stick shift as that's how I learned to drive.
ramivalencia Dcts are noticeably faster, autos? Not really, the zf8 speed is amazing, the rest? Not really.
I live in a high traffic area, still prefer the manual. Once again, the performance benefits of autos are almost non existent tbh if you're an experienced manual driver. The manual version of camaros are faster on tracks than autos so this isn't even the right place for you to be having the performance argument.
Lastly it's a camaro. Not much of a fan of American cars, I've only owned bmws for the past couple years but I would never ever buy a mustang, vette or camaro in an automatic, ever. Manuals suit those cars so well.
Autos in European cars are more advanced that autos in American cars so you could make that argument there.
Either way, I enjoy driving a manual more so, nah, personal preference. Don't care how shitty traffic is. I'm not lazy.
LegendInThaMakin actually Chevy claims that the auto 6th gen ss camaro is faster than the manual unless you can shift ridiculously fast then you deserve a Guinness world record lol
My buddy picked up a ZL1 1LE. My gawd what an impressive machine. Chevy is killing it. This thing spanks cars 3x the price around the track! For me id go with the SS 1LE its half of the price of the ZL1 but with 90% the performance of the ZL1. It's a no brainer.
*i'm happy to see you're not all closed minded about the Ford and Chevy thing like a lot of Ford owners. that in it's self makes you a lot easier to talk to for starters and that's HUGE because people can have a genuine non biased conversation with you and there's no real agenda behind your opinions other than you actually favor Ford but you're still willing to give credit where credit is due. Awesome* !
What's wrong with being closed minded?
Where to start with this one ..... there are just so many different reasons being closed minded is a bad thing.
DaddytechEnt closemindedness is life.
not much of a life if you ask anyone else
I'm close minded as hell.... Fuck anything that's not V8 sports coupe....Ford is life... Chevy is my back up.... and dodge... well they are just dodge.
The back seat is not useless. Just came back from 400mi road trip in my 17' SS last weekend. Had a passenger in the front and a female passenger in the rear. She said it was fine. And the rear visibility complaint is way overrated.
Nice video. Keep up the good work
I don’t think it was mentioned but the 1LE comes with a brake upgrade also. The 1LE package is well worth it if you like to keep it factory stock!
You want my thoughts? Forget the Mercedes. You'll be happier in this Camaro! And I bet you can drive it though any rainstorm without issue!
Ed Aker Mercedes is his dream car and he likes the looks and sound of it more not to mention the light years better interior and better build quality and craftsmanship luxury and comfort and practicality and thus is a better daily driver.
Regardless thats no issue if you like the Camaro better but the last part of your comment......how dense can you be?
It wasn't he rain that got him. It was the fact that a car infront of him coming towards him hit a deep puddle of water which created a large wave that hit his car...in other words .. He got hit with a tsunami of a wave by a car in front.. This is more bad luck than anything else Thats why This isn't a warranty issue nothing broke because of an mechanical issue it's was due to weather. Mercedes would honor it if it was just that but anything else falls under insurance. That's like saying a Ferrari should be better engineered so it won't have hail damage, and if it gets caught in a hail storm...and is damaged, FERRARI should warranty it. the car's systems can only handle so much of an influx of water at once. It can filter some out and cope with it, burn it off, etc. But he got bombarded with a large wave of water that's harder for a car, any car, to cope with. That's why you avoid driving through high water or when there's a chance to get a large level of water in the car. That's one of the things I learned when driving you AVOID large puddles because there's always that chance enough water can get into the intake and hydrolock the engine. Regardless, it's not a warranty thing, the car didn't fail because of any mechanical or design flaw it failed because of operator error/"an act of God." Merc designed and built the car, but they're not the ones who allow large sums of water to get thrown in the intake. I mean the car has to have an intake and anywhere it is it risks sucking in water. Avoid puddles. If you driving on the road and you see cars in the oncoming lane splashing up large amounts of water from puddles either movie over to another lane, get off that street, or pull over and wait for the rain to die down. Cars run on fuel and air, they can't run at all on water. If it were many c63s getting hydrolocked like this then it would be recalled... But this isn't the case... This is an incredibly rare and unlucky scenario and would effect almost any car in a similar way. Not to mention how the Camaro also has a wide open mouth grill intake
Hasan Al-habbobi OMG! Did you have to write a book? It's a car! If it can't handle ANY rainstorm without breaking it's flawed! As they say, fool me once....
"...magnetic ride control, which is obviously for track use!" That is incorrect. Of course magnetic ride control can be used to stiffen up the suspension for better track performance, however, that is not just for track use. Actually magnetic ride control, or simply magnetic ride, was originally introduced by Cadillac, for Cadillacs. 2002.5 Cadillac Seville STS was the first car that received this technology. And later it was offered and was available for other Cadillac models such as Cadillac STS, Cadilalc DTS, Cadillac XTS, Cadillac SRX, Escallade, etc. As you see, many of these models were not track cars. The beauty of magnetic ride is that it loosens up the suspension when you need soft ride, and firms up the suspension when you need sporty ride. Today you can find magnetic ride in top trim sporty cars, such as Camaro, ATS-V, CTS-V, Corvette, where magnetic ride is more dialed towards sportiness, or in top trims of luxury cruisers such as CT6, XTS, Escalate, etc, where the system is adjusted for comfort.
Very impressive shoots BOSS, great work mike 👏🏼👍🏼
i just bought me a camaro like this 6 days ago and im a toyota supra driver which puts out 750 rwhp and i gotta give it to chevy they knocked the ball out the park with this camaro its awesome i love my camaro it was worth getting .
Waiting on you to drive the new CTS-V. I can't wait for you to shit your pants in a 4 door supercharged 6.2L V8
stfaulk89 or charger hellcat instead
Chris I prefer the charger over the challenger but that's just me, plus they're both 707hp in hellcat trim lol.
He had the C63S. The V is in the same class. The Challenger is not. That's why I suggested the V. Luxury and power.
Chris they are rated 707. Dyno a stock one you wont see 707 lmao
The CTS-V is not in the same class as the C63, the CTS-V competes with the M5, E63, and the Lexus GS-F. The ATS-V competes with the C63, M3/M4, Lexus RC-F
Good morning, Mike.
Top of the morning to ya !
Once again another great video, Mr. Autovlog
I always say if I had the extra money laying around I would go out and pick up a 1LE
Finally a video worth watching
Chevy makes the BEST sounding engines by far
This is how bumblebee will look like in red.
Woooow, the intro was creative dude... I loved it.
That engine sounded so good on video. It must have been 100x better in person.
For a while I was split between this or the Mustang GT Performance Package. If the 2019 Camaro gets more power, this would for sure be a consideration of mine
Real men have Bow ties! that car is sexy AF!
The new Beast ? I think you know what to do...
Chevrolet still knows how to make an orgasmic sound in their cars. Damn that Camaro sounds good!
Awesome car.
Buy this car instead of your c63.
Or the ZL1
NATHAN VARHGESE so he should by it cz you prefer it ? Smh. People have different preferences. personally I'll always stick with German cars, other like muscle cars etc.
NATHAN VARHGESE - Agree, but he could get a ZL1 1LE and save money compared to the Merc and have a car that would run circles around it and IMHO make for more interesting Vlogs. For me, the Merc is rather boring.
umpeeTV Actually, I love the Camaro series, so I just Suggested it.
Eric N That would be awesome.
This car is a monster in the corners, front end grip is amazing.
I have the Identical Car only it is a 2018 Camaro SS 1LE. I absolutely love everything about it. As far as vision concerns, I have got used to it without any problem. Great car!!
Like you, lifelong Mustang guy. Until I drove a 2018 SS 1LE. It’s a better performing car in every metric. Now I own a 2019 SS 1LE. Got an additional 2k off for being a Mustang owner!
This is another good video Mike!👍 You are doing a great job. Big fan
Just one thing, when you mentioned the rev match feature i was waiting for you to explain how it works and what it does, those are the time of things that sometimes you miss out in your reviews, other than that great video
I watched the intro to this video like 4 times! Great work!
That is one badass car! Holy moly! 😍🙏🏻👌🏼👌🏼
Yea miss m a a n d a that is a badass car camaro ss 1le😍
Welcome back to the show!
good car ! and a very good price !
Poyraz around 45k
Bmackins94 decent
Awesome video! Glad you got to experience it, this is my dream car without a doubt.
Now thats what im talking about, youre back in the track Mike! Great video! (Attitude/cars/sounds/info/noamgblablabla)
I love how happy you got driving that car
1:37. "Pacific to the 1LE" :)
Awesome video Mike!👍
LOL @ "a newborn Vern Troyer". That one got me 👍
I had a 5th generation Camaro SS, and I can tell you , without a doubt, the 6th Gen is far superior. I didn't buy one though, because 1. I really want to get out of debt, so I'm not buying ANYTHING right now, and 2. I just can't live with that visibility again.
You should buy one though. It doesn't have a $71,000 ENGINE.
I'm a Mustang guy going way back and really wanted to get the GT350, than I drove the 1LE. I now own one and it is great and cost 18K less than the GT350
I rented an SS (not a 1LE) for a week a few months back, it was a blast to drive. Sounded very angry about something or other. :)
Wow awesome car! Sounds so good
I have this except is just the SS. I'll never track mine, just street 😏fun. 17' SS 6 speed. Love it!
Excellent review bro! Looking forward to seeing the M550i review soon
"You guys know, I'm a Ford guy..." Well, that explains the hydrolocked C63. (LOL)
Nice to see a review on this channel.
Mike you look like Fire Marshall Bill
Teebiskit "lemme tell you sumthin!"
HFR83 it's "show" not "tell". But at least you know who he is lol
Teebiskit - 80's baby
LOL!
4:21 gotta love this guy. I’m speechless, you made my day.
Love these Camaros!!! So fun to drive!!!
Lol I got an AMG Ad for this video! Mercedes wants you back Mike!
..i have '15 1LE.. cammed and tuned.. I was a vette guy...but I love this car..✌
Every time you come on to it and giggle, i giggle lol
love the channel and cant wait to see the new car. I just got a new to me 2014 c63 amg 507. it a great car and I got inspired by you and MaximusBlack. love you guys channels and cant wait to see whats next
Nice review man.. I love this car!!
Prelude tail lights kill the rear look for me but besides that, i'll take one lol.
Always been a good time driving a car like that...love it.
I don't really care for the hood, but this is a sweet ride.
Great review .. Great come back keep it up
I could definitely picture a ZL1 1LE sitting in your driveway
Great Video, keep it up. Loving your reviews!
What a car to drive indeed.
Car looks wicked fast just sitting still.
I'm watching you shift and although you don't have a camera pointed at the shift. (I'm watching the travel of your arm) It looks like you are rowing a boat!
What an awesome sounding Camaro!!. Great review.
You should be impressed, it's a camaro!!! Lol
JohJohn Mckown my family owns both fords, chevys (trucks) as well as the mustangs and camaros. Chevy is definitely way better. Each car has their issues but Chevy is a much more reliable company. Our fords do nothing but break down, and we constantly replace, and/or have to thrown them in the shop. I think both cars are great but reliability? Chevy all day
Love that car Mike....of course I love almost any muscle car. Would love to see ya in a classic muscle car like a 1967 GTO reviewing it just to see where ya go with that. Thanks Mike!
wipes the floor with the pos s550 in every single way
Great vid love the car .My wife and I own a SS Rag Top and we love it she is a Beast.. All Stock all Black great looking driving and fun car to enjoy the roads with .
Great overall review. You made the details interesting. Will the intro be different each time now, to support the featured ride?
Awesome review Mike!
Matt is going on in new camaro... Hello cool, you n Matt I watch every day. Cool breeze, Mike.
Great review! Wish they could find a way to clean up the engine compartment so you can see less clutter and more engine!
Man that car is a beast I love the exhaust.
I remember when AutoVlog only reviewed Ford vehicles.
Love the review. I’m a ford guy too @ 16 years old
If the front seat occupants aren't obscenely tall then the back seats are usable, though it is still tight.
2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG - 6.2L V8 - 451hp
2017 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE - 6.2L V8 - 455hp
That's what we call playing catch up... just a shame it only sounds about half as good as an M156 :)
Total Mercedes fans I have one , but hate to say they whip Mercedes. Head up display CarPlay and sound wow !!!
Tab Blakely they don't whip mercedes in sound to fuel efficiency ratio nor in comfort technology craftsmanship luxury etc.... They can't touch mercedes on that level let alone compete and thus the merc is a betrwr daily drivers car.
My man said Vern Troyer would be uncomfortable 😂😂😂
Not a chevy fan any longer. Although I did start out as a chevy kid. Grew up and decided that the European cars are so much better.
That car sounds amazing🖒
I don't think MB has the best interiors. I sat in both S class and 7 series and I like th Lexus LC 500 interior the best IMO. If you ever sit inside one you'll know what i' talking about. The materials they used in the car are top notch. Every button and knob feels very luxurious, I don't know how else to explain it but the inside of that car is by far the nicest interior of any car iv'e ever seen/been inside of.
You should get a new zl1 1le. Saw one on the road for the first time yesterday. Looks amazing. Almost makes me wish I bought one over my c7z lol.
If you like this wait until the 2018 GT350R comes out. Rumored to have a 7.0 twin turbo V8.
Ana Gutierrez a 7.0l twin turbo would be crazy, but I think that is some real wishful thinking at this point. It would be VERY surprising if Ford made such a drastic departure from the engines they currently have in production.
I own a 2017 SS and i love it.
Love the style and sounds sweet. Built in my hometown, too!
The into was so badass!
Great car, great sound, great review! As always! And that's coming from a Ford guy, too ;)