Chevrolet SS...end of an era

Doesn't seem like much of an era. More like a (small) blip... on a an ole monochrome CRT display... with terrible persistance. I think it was good that they built the car but they could've made more of an effort other than to raid the Camaro's parts bin. Half-hearted efforts are rarely rewarded.

 

those are cool. super stealth car. I'd like to have one with the six speed manual, but they're hard to find (and most are beat on pretty good).

 

Sorry, I thought I read your title as "Chevrolet SS..... the end of an era". I also must've missed your homage to V8 sedans as it only showed up in your response? And, while this may not be your style, I make it a point to only offer opinions based on my actual experience, and not what I've read or heard elsewhere. Apparently, my opinion disagrees with ALL the reviewers -which I doubt - but so what, get over it. I didn’t even read any reviews because I didn't care to learn more about it nor about the "beloved" E39 M5. High dollar sedans are just not my thing.

My wife and I did drive one of these, with an automatic, while at the local dealship on a whim. We both found that at some speeds the transmission felt a little confused. Some times it would take off in a mad rush and at other times it was one gear too high. I also thought the styling while "attractive" was kind of blah, nothing special other than the SS badge. If I remember correctly, it was close to $50K then - phew. Don't take it personal. You have your opinion, I have mine, and I'm genuinely glad this car works for you. If I rained on your parade I humbly apologize, really.

 

interesting, thanks for that info.

a higher percentage of Chevy SS's were ordered with a manual than Ferrari F430s or Lamborghini Gallardos? crazy.

 

I know GM says they are different, but it's essentially the same platform as the Pontiac G8, which I always liked. I see one in my neighborhood from time to time. A cheaper way into V8 rear drive than a Gen 2 Caddy CTS-V (at least for now).

 

I'd try to explain this to you but I'm not certain I can find where your level of comprehension begins. Instead, I'm going to explain the Theory of Relativity to my five year-old because that has a better chance of success.

Enjoy your car.

 

Too bad this car was made by that garbage company GM. They hosed their bondholders nearly a decade ago and I still will never let that go...a lot of people got screwed. I would never buy one of their products no matter how good people say they are.

 

I find it interesting that this is the "American Muscle" sub forum and people are slamming this car because it's not like a high end European car or was made by GM. What were they expecting, something about a car made in Europe or Japan?

 

And worse is that a member shares his car with us and some feel compelled to ridicule.
I looked at an SS and thought it was badass; a real sleeper!
Nice car James.

 

Agreed, if I didn't have one kid, and soon two kids in college I would be all over one of these. There really aren't going to be any naturally aspirated rwd cars with a manual left.

 

This is the one to have but you couldn’t get it in the US.

https://jalopnik.com/the-holden-hsv-gts-is-the-575-horsepower-chevrolet-ss-w-480918993

 

USA Chevrolet SS sales:-

2013 - 418
2014 - 2479
2015 - 2896
2016 - 3013
2017 - 4055
2018 January - 23

 

Those are old guys buying the cookie cutter exotics.

 

I have an 05 CTSV that I really like, it has 66,000 miles. I'm wondering when parts availability might become an issue. I think the SS would be a good replacement for the CTSV.