1sa Vs 1sb ?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cape Coral FL
1sa Vs 1sb ?
How many people have ordered the 1SA package? Would it be better for resale to order a 1SB? If you have a 1SA are you happy with it or do you wish you had ordered a 1SB?
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1SA, 1SB, what's one tiny little letter anyways???
I have 1SB and love all the creature features. As far as resale goes, I have no clue. This thing goes back in 2 years on a Z06.
I have 1SB and love all the creature features. As far as resale goes, I have no clue. This thing goes back in 2 years on a Z06.
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
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1SA, save your money, $3500 for what, get the NAV instead and most of all don't get stuck with the black bubble on the roof (XM) or onstar and their monthly charges
Drifting
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From: Los Alamos "The Atomic City" New Mexico
I ordered the 1SB option package because it contained many of the options that I wanted, and some I didn't. However, because Chevy no longer permits "cherry picking" the option list as it did when I ordered my '98 C5, I had to take the 1SB.
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From: Monroe Township New Jersey
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Its all a matter of personal choice. I took a 1SA non Z51 and 1SB Z51 for a road test. I played with all the toys and really gave Dave a good ride. I purchased the 1SA package. I would have liked the heated seats but did not think it was worth the extra dollars. If you like the extra toys get the 1SB. 
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
1SA, save your money, $3500 for what, get the NAV instead and most of all don't get stuck with the black bubble on the roof (XM) or onstar and their monthly charges
Instructor
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From: DFW TX
100% satisfied with 1SA
The extra gadgets of the 1SB are nice....but the only toy I need in the Vette is the gas pedal. Seems to keep you busy. Lots of people rag on the stereo but it is one of the best sounding stock systems I've heard and I'm picky....It was nice paying mid 40's when most are over $50K. But, if you don't get the M6, make sure you get the perf. axle. That's an option you need.
The extra gadgets of the 1SB are nice....but the only toy I need in the Vette is the gas pedal. Seems to keep you busy. Lots of people rag on the stereo but it is one of the best sounding stock systems I've heard and I'm picky....It was nice paying mid 40's when most are over $50K. But, if you don't get the M6, make sure you get the perf. axle. That's an option you need.
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From: Long Island NY
To my knowledge, correct me if I'm wrong, the only way to get the side airbags is to get the 1SB, correct? I think that this alone may be worth the extra $3k or whatever. After all, you life is worth at least $3k. After seeing some pics of assorted car accidents, you realize how incredibly vulnerable you are in a Vette (a plastic car that sits way low to the ground.) Every little bit counts. If you get t-boned hard in such a low car, I'd think you'd pretty much be finished... but the side airbags may be the extra thing that makes the difference between life and death, etc. Until just yesterday, I was dead set on going 1SA, but now I am thinking 1SB for this reason. Oh yeah, the telescoping steering wheel is a very important thing too... also a 1SB-only option. They obviously figured things out so that you kinda "need" to get the 1SB, especially since you cannot "cheery pick" options as another poster mentioned. As for heated seats, HUD, fancy radio etc, I could totally live without all that stuff... but then again, I guess it would be cool to have it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Whoops.... disregard my last post here... I believe I am WRONG. The side airbags come with 1SA also.
Hmmm..... now thinking that 1SA may be the way to go! The only thing in the 1SB that I'd want is the telescoping steering wheel. But is it worth $3k? I guess one's comfort in the car IS extremely important, why spend $50k for a car if you're going to be uncomfortable in it. So the $3k may indeed be worth it here. I guess it all depends on how long your arms and legs are.
My wife's Highlander... car is fine, but the ONE thing I HATE about it is that the steering wheel is too far away from me once I adjust the seat all the way back where I like it (long legs). Seems that the car is designed for short people. It's amazing how something seemingly minor can really wreck one's driving experience. This has taught me that a telescoping wheel can be a very valuable thing, especially if you plan on keepng the car for a while.
Hmmm..... now thinking that 1SA may be the way to go! The only thing in the 1SB that I'd want is the telescoping steering wheel. But is it worth $3k? I guess one's comfort in the car IS extremely important, why spend $50k for a car if you're going to be uncomfortable in it. So the $3k may indeed be worth it here. I guess it all depends on how long your arms and legs are.
My wife's Highlander... car is fine, but the ONE thing I HATE about it is that the steering wheel is too far away from me once I adjust the seat all the way back where I like it (long legs). Seems that the car is designed for short people. It's amazing how something seemingly minor can really wreck one's driving experience. This has taught me that a telescoping wheel can be a very valuable thing, especially if you plan on keepng the car for a while.
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by Vet
Whoops.... disregard my last post here... I believe I am WRONG. The side airbags come with 1SA also.
Hmmm..... now thinking that 1SA may be the way to go! The only thing in the 1SB that I'd want is the telescoping steering wheel. But is it worth $3k? I guess one's comfort in the car IS extremely important, why spend $50k for a car if you're going to be uncomfortable in it. So the $3k may indeed be worth it here. I guess it all depends on how long your arms and legs are.
My wife's Highlander... car is fine, but the ONE thing I HATE about it is that the steering wheel is too far away from me once I adjust the seat all the way back where I like it (long legs). Seems that the car is designed for short people. It's amazing how something seemingly minor can really wreck one's driving experience. This has taught me that a telescoping wheel can be a very valuable thing, especially if you plan on keepng the car for a while.
Hmmm..... now thinking that 1SA may be the way to go! The only thing in the 1SB that I'd want is the telescoping steering wheel. But is it worth $3k? I guess one's comfort in the car IS extremely important, why spend $50k for a car if you're going to be uncomfortable in it. So the $3k may indeed be worth it here. I guess it all depends on how long your arms and legs are.
My wife's Highlander... car is fine, but the ONE thing I HATE about it is that the steering wheel is too far away from me once I adjust the seat all the way back where I like it (long legs). Seems that the car is designed for short people. It's amazing how something seemingly minor can really wreck one's driving experience. This has taught me that a telescoping wheel can be a very valuable thing, especially if you plan on keepng the car for a while.
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
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Originally Posted by C5 then C6
100% satisfied with 1SA
The extra gadgets of the 1SB are nice....but the only toy I need in the Vette is the gas pedal. Seems to keep you busy. Lots of people rag on the stereo but it is one of the best sounding stock systems I've heard and I'm picky....It was nice paying mid 40's when most are over $50K. But, if you don't get the M6, make sure you get the perf. axle. That's an option you need.
The extra gadgets of the 1SB are nice....but the only toy I need in the Vette is the gas pedal. Seems to keep you busy. Lots of people rag on the stereo but it is one of the best sounding stock systems I've heard and I'm picky....It was nice paying mid 40's when most are over $50K. But, if you don't get the M6, make sure you get the perf. axle. That's an option you need.
I am 100% into high end stereo and for a stock system, insert a clean CD track and sit back and watch the passenger smile 
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Originally Posted by Vet
To my knowledge, correct me if I'm wrong, the only way to get the side airbags is to get the 1SB, correct? I think that this alone may be worth the extra $3k or whatever. After all, you life is worth at least $3k. After seeing some pics of assorted car accidents, you realize how incredibly vulnerable you are in a Vette (a plastic car that sits way low to the ground.) Every little bit counts. If you get t-boned hard in such a low car, I'd think you'd pretty much be finished... but the side airbags may be the extra thing that makes the difference between life and death, etc. Until just yesterday, I was dead set on going 1SA, but now I am thinking 1SB for this reason. Oh yeah, the telescoping steering wheel is a very important thing too... also a 1SB-only option. They obviously figured things out so that you kinda "need" to get the 1SB, especially since you cannot "cheery pick" options as another poster mentioned. As for heated seats, HUD, fancy radio etc, I could totally live without all that stuff... but then again, I guess it would be cool to have it.
Racer
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From: Livonia MI
I have the 1SB and I bought it primarily because of the heated seats. If I could have ordered the heated seats as a free standing option, I would have bought the 1SA. It has been my exprience that for resale to a private party, the more options the better.
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Navigation is only available with 1SB. 