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re: Vette Guy's sleeper car of the week: 2015 SS

Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:40 pm to
Posted by Odinson
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:40 pm to
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:41 pm to
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I'm curious if someone would match it up against the Charger Hellcat.




They'd be short a few hundred horsepower
Posted by Pat Sajak
New Orleans
Member since May 2009
755 posts
Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:42 pm to
I'd say the Charger 392 is more of a heads up comparison. Hellcat is in a different league.
Posted by JBeam
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:44 pm to
The Charger 392 would probably be a better matchup for the SS [The Hellcat would blow it out of the water].

If I was in the market for a high performance American sedan. I'd probably check out the 392. The exterior has vastly improved and the interior isn't that bad.


This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 3:45 pm
Posted by roadGator
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:53 pm to
I have grown to hate the Chevy bowtie logo. It's too big, too bright and too outdated IMO.
Posted by Sterling Archer
Austin
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:54 pm to
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They generally sticker for around $55K from what I've seen.


That's crazy. The exterior is crap
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:59 pm to
I agree. I did a quick search and looks like you can get them for right under $50 now but that's still too much IMO. I don't remember the Pontiac G8 being that much.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 4:57 pm to
Probably already mentioned, but IIRC GM has already pulled the plug on the SS. Probably end up being a future collectible.
Posted by Sayre
Felixville
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 5:09 pm to
I think that SS is a great car and I'm thrilled that GM is selling it, but for that kinda money, I'm getting a nice used C6 ZO6.
Posted by Slinger16
Not Louisiana
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 5:22 pm to
They are basically the same as the Caprice Police Vehicle.

Posted by VetteGuy
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 5:38 pm to
I don't disagree, but if you want new a 4-door, V-8, manual car for around $50K, pickings are slim.

Posted by 7thWardTiger
Richmond, Texas
Member since Nov 2009
24670 posts
Posted on 6/1/15 at 5:42 pm to
shite sucks. It's basically a Pontiac g8 gxp with a much higher price tag. The only alluring thing about it is the manual transmission. The charger srt8 392 or charger rt scat pack is a much better bang for he buck ride.
Posted by roadGator
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:00 pm to
Which car looks better with plasti-kote?
Posted by TrueTiger
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:45 pm to
Overall, I like it.

It's a decent blend of power and 4-doors at a decent price point.

Not bad.
Posted by LucasP
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:46 pm to
Specs on cupholder and tape player please. Then you'll get your rating.
Posted by TigerWise
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:48 pm to
I guy at my work has one.
Posted by AUbagman
LA
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:49 pm to


Meh. I guess it could be worse.
Posted by TrueTiger
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:50 pm to
quote:

Specs on cupholder and tape player please.


If it doesn't have one of these, it won't meet your standards:

Posted by JBeam
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Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

shite sucks. It's basically a Pontiac g8 gxp with a much higher price tag. The only alluring thing about it is the manual transmission. The charger srt8 392 or charger rt scat pack is a much better bang for he buck ride.

Agreed, the more I look at pics of the SS. The more I find it lackluster. The Charger on the other hand looks like SRT actually put some work into it.
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
7662 posts
Posted on 6/1/15 at 7:22 pm to
Not sure if it has been said. That is the same Holden they turned into the G8. They made the SS to use up the rest of the cars on the contract after Pontiac shut down, if I am not mistaken.

Fantastic driving car. Even the Top Gear guys like them. Really well balanced. Tremendously fun. Wish I had the money, would definitely consider it.

edit: its been said, but I added a tidbit.
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 7:23 pm
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