I know there are SS haters.... but.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nukemustang · 03-05-2017, 07:34 AM

I bought my wife pretty much a four door Camaro last night. With the 20% off on all the SS models going on, I couldn't pass it up. Its funny cause it matches my Camaro... both are red hot!! maybe I will convince her to vinyl wrap the roof black? It has a lot of characteristics that remind me of my 2011 Camaro, the instrument cluster and display look pretty much identical.

mpsgolf · 03-05-2017, 07:41 AM

Happy wife happy life.

Zodiac · 03-05-2017, 08:15 AM

Nice purchase! The 20% off is the sweet spot on this car.

Wish they didn't discontinue Jungle Green.

102SS · 03-05-2017, 09:15 AM

I love the G8 Commodore SS

Thats the 5th Gen Camaros first cousin from Australia.

Well bought mate.

frankwjr · 03-05-2017, 09:23 AM

Not sure why ANYBODY would hate an AMERICAN 4-dr V-8 RWD with 400+ under the right foot...

I used to be a CTS-V fan until I got my 'maro...even looked at the SS but for the $$$/power/wow factor I could not be happier!

And it's awesome your wife seems to appreciate this too...30 yrs here! peace out...

Ryephile · 03-05-2017, 10:42 AM

Congrats!

Not sure I've come across anyone that actually hates the SS. Some people don't get why you'd want a fun sedan, but those kind of people generally don't understand the purpose of fun anyway.

There's a whole rash of SS converts on VWVortex, curiously most of them are in SoCal. The SS certainly has an instant cult following. I just wish Chevy put as much enthusiasm into marketing the car as its owners feel towards it.

One Sick Camaro · 03-05-2017, 10:46 AM

I love mine great car.

strykerg8gt · 03-05-2017, 12:53 PM

Nice ride. The SS is an awesome car and if you can get a hold of some HSV parts it only gets better.

ssrs2lt · 03-05-2017, 01:30 PM

No hate here that's an awesome car

SSEssence · 03-05-2017, 03:11 PM

I love the SS, great looking car IMO, congrats and 20% is a steal!

Zodiac · 03-05-2017, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Congrats!

Not sure I've come across anyone that actually hates the SS. Some people don't get why you'd want a fun sedan, but those kind of people generally don't understand the purpose of fun anyway.

There's a whole rash of SS converts on VWVortex, curiously most of them are in SoCal. The SS certainly has an instant cult following. I just wish Chevy put as much enthusiasm into marketing the car as its owners feel towards it.

I think the hate comes from the bland styling and stupid name and probably the $50k price tag. Styling can be easily fixed with some Commodore parts.

The VF Commodore looks much more aggressive. Hell the G8 was much more aggressive.

This car would have been better off offered with options instead of one fully loaded model and that's it.

I will be sad to see it end production as I love a good high powered RWD V8 sedan.

I think this $40k price is great and where it needed to be.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-05-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

I think the hate comes from the bland styling and stupid name and probably the $50k price tag. Styling can be easily fixed with some Commodore parts.

The VF Commodore looks much more aggressive. Hell the G8 was much more aggressive.

This car would have been better off offered with options instead of one fully loaded model and that's it.

I will be sad to see it end production as I love a good high powered RWD V8 sedan.

I think this $40k price is great and where it needed to be.

The VF Commodore IS the SS.

Zodiac · 03-05-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The VF Commodore IS the SS.

I know that.... it's why I said it needs some of the styling. Say parts off the HSV, the holden grille, etc. It looks like any other Malibu, Impala, etc on the road. My wife won't spot the SS until I point it out. She can point out a G8 easily though even from a distance.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-05-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

I know that.... it's why I said it needs some of the styling. Say parts off the HSV, the holden grille, etc. It looks like any other Malibu, Impala, etc on the road. My wife won't spot the SS until I point it out. She can point out a G8 easily though even from a distance.

...the Chevrolet SS is literally a VF Commodore with Chevrolet badges.

There are no design differences between the two..

The HSV models are a different story, and technically HSV is a separate company from GM.

03-05-2017, 07:34 AM	#1
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03-05-2017, 09:15 AM	#4
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frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	Not sure why ANYBODY would hate an AMERICAN 4-dr V-8 RWD with 400+ under the right foot... I used to be a CTS-V fan until I got my 'maro...even looked at the SS but for the $$$/power/wow factor I could not be happier! And it's awesome your wife seems to appreciate this too...30 yrs here! peace out... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

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Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	Congrats! Not sure I've come across anyone that actually hates the SS. Some people don't get why you'd want a fun sedan, but those kind of people generally don't understand the purpose of fun anyway. There's a whole rash of SS converts on VWVortex, curiously most of them are in SoCal. The SS certainly has an instant cult following. I just wish Chevy put as much enthusiasm into marketing the car as its owners feel towards it. __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

03-05-2017, 08:15 AM	#3
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	Nice purchase! The 20% off is the sweet spot on this car. Wish they didn't discontinue Jungle Green.

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strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	Nice ride. The SS is an awesome car and if you can get a hold of some HSV parts it only gets better.

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ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	No hate here that's an awesome car __________________

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SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	I love the SS, great looking car IMO, congrats and 20% is a steal! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717