2001 SL vs. SL1 question

SL was a very basic model of the S Series. Primarily the SL had only manual (auto was an option) no pwr anything, base rack and pinion, no power assist or speed sensitive steering or enhanced suspension like the SL1, radio was optional, most had radio but no CD or tape. 1.9 engines were all the same in SL and SL1. Power package and appearance were options on SL.

marx404

Cosmetically the SL had dark grey front and rear bumpers. The SL1 and SL2 were color-keyed to the rest of the car.

You hit on most of the major ones. Also, I believe the radio only had front speakers, and the right side mirror was a $40 option.

performance wise, they're the same.

Buster typed until their fingers bled, and came up with:

for '00+, teh SL1 also had body colored bumpers.

Ha..The optional right side mirror is a funny one! I didn't think they still did that!! Back in the day, my sister (who was a college student at the time) had bought a '80 Chevette that had been ordered bare bones. During that time you could get it without radio, speakers, side mirror and believe it or not, the glove compartment door was an option!! It was originally a fleet car for the local cable company, so that was they way they ordered them. Thing ran decent for years even after being beat on. Also had a friend up as a kid that used to screw around and one time dropped a 350 small block (with some obvious mods) into a chevette. Still the scariest ride I've ever had in a car. (try sitting as a passenger doing 125mph in a car that should never see that speed even if dropped off a cliff)..Sorry, memories just coming out about chevettes for some reason. I apologize! :)

Scott

"IYM" typed until their fingers bled, and came up with:

n a car that should never

When I was in high school (late 80's early '90s), guys would talk about their 'vettes. eventually, they would admit it was a *che*vette