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Firefighter · 03-25-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

The reason you've heard it compared to a G8 is because it IS a G8 GXP, essentially. They reworked the fenders and rear end, gave it the interior the G8 should have had, slapped a bow tie on it and called it a SS. It has the same detuned LS3 415hp/tq. Has basically the same performance numbers. Outside of the interior the only real upgrade is the magnetic ride shocks for the 2015's. THANKFULLY they also brought back the 6M option from the G8 GXP for 2015 as well.

Personally I like the G8 look much better. Even though the interior of the SS is a superior interior, I don't much care for the exterior. Now if you could combine the interior and magnetic ride of a SS with the exterior of the G8 you'd be set!!!

Pretty much, but the SS has an updated suspension even aside from the mag ride. I want to say the GT had FE2 and the GXP had FE3. I think the SS has the FE4. I could be wrong though.

I do agree that the G8 is a little better looking also. The SS is good looking to me. Although a few exterior tweaks to make it more aggressive looking would be good.

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Fraxum · 03-25-2015, 03:47 PM

If the SS was around when I bought my 1LE, I would have chosen the SS. Admittedly it is not as attractive as the Camaro, but having 4 doors is worth it. Plus now you can get MR and M6.

The SS compares with the G8 because it is a later version of that car. I also read somwhere Chevy wants to build a version with the 1LE suspension.

But If you want an SS sedan, get one soon. I doubt they will be around after 2016. No one is buying them even though at its price range only the Scat pack Charger is the only competitor. And the SS is a better car.

Chevy should have spent a little effort styling the SS and giving it a better name. How about Chevelle SS 376? It is a 4 door Camaro. It weighs about the same.

CRF8 · 03-25-2015, 04:07 PM

Yes I like the car, should have called it Chevelle SS.

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xRedsox · 03-25-2015, 05:49 PM

I do like my Camaro, but I think a sedan is a more practical car for me. I got to drive a loaner Impala and I thought it was nice for a base, but the only way I'd get one was if it was the SS with that good looking interior. I didn't like it at first, but after looking at some videos and images I quickly changed my mind.

Plus the mufflers aren't suitcase sized like the Camaro.

xRedsox · 03-25-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stoopid

Good catch, when I build one it shows the manual as an option.

It wasn't an option in 2014, but in 2015 they started to come with manuals.

Firefighter · 03-25-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CRF8

Yes I like the car, should have called it Chevelle SS.

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I wonder if the lukewarm response the GTO initially had deterred the use of the Chevelle name.

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kevinw · 03-25-2015, 08:50 PM

the SS reminds me of the GTO. both fast cars, but really bland on styling.

blackswan · 03-25-2015, 09:06 PM

Interior reminds me of the Hyundai Sonata.

Midlifecysis · 03-25-2015, 09:12 PM

The powertrain and the SS badge may be cool and powerful but it looks like the cruze and the malibu inside and out .......... camaro is full style and cool be it v6 or v8

CamarosThree · 03-25-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stoopid

Yes, 2016. I thought it was on the 2015 models but no indication on the website...

http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-sedan.html

Magnetic ride suspension and 6 speed manual are available on the 15's

Hetfield03 · 03-25-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Midlifecysis

The powertrain and the SS badge may be cool and powerful but it looks like the cruze and the malibu inside and out .......... camaro is full style and cool be it v6 or v8

ctinatx · 03-26-2015, 12:40 AM

I switched from a Camaro SS convertible to an SS Sedan. It's a great car to drive and definitely is a sleeper. I can get groceries and haul a$$ .

SS = Super Sleeper.

ALL 2015 SS sedans come with magnetic suspension.

The SS sedan IS the follow on to the G8. The G8 is the Holden Commodore VE and the SS is the Holden Commodore VF. Since Pontiac is no more GM brought it over as a Chevy. The SS Sedan automatic is a LS3 (no AFM).

I recommend checking out http://ssforums.com.

Here's mine after installing a Solo axle back -

Front seats

6bangerBOOM · 03-26-2015, 01:23 AM

Best front bucket seats ever.

theragtopguy · 03-26-2015, 01:36 AM

I like the SS a lot. It is a worthy descendant of the old Impala SS cars from the 60s. They were family cars/hot rods. Go get groceries REAL FAST.

The interior is cool, I would go for the stick. I love my convertibles, but if I was to go for a bigger car, this one would be it.

I sat in one at my dealer and it was very reminiscent of my old 65 SS in a way.

Anyway, that's this guy's opinion.

03-25-2015, 03:47 PM	#44
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	If the SS was around when I bought my 1LE, I would have chosen the SS. Admittedly it is not as attractive as the Camaro, but having 4 doors is worth it. Plus now you can get MR and M6. The SS compares with the G8 because it is a later version of that car. I also read somwhere Chevy wants to build a version with the 1LE suspension. But If you want an SS sedan, get one soon. I doubt they will be around after 2016. No one is buying them even though at its price range only the Scat pack Charger is the only competitor. And the SS is a better car. Chevy should have spent a little effort styling the SS and giving it a better name. How about Chevelle SS 376? It is a 4 door Camaro. It weighs about the same. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

03-25-2015, 04:07 PM	#45
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	Yes I like the car, should have called it Chevelle SS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

03-25-2015, 05:49 PM	#46
xRedsox Night Fury Drives: 2016 Golf R Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 359 View My Garage	I do like my Camaro, but I think a sedan is a more practical car for me. I got to drive a loaner Impala and I thought it was nice for a base, but the only way I'd get one was if it was the SS with that good looking interior. I didn't like it at first, but after looking at some videos and images I quickly changed my mind. Plus the mufflers aren't suitcase sized like the Camaro. __________________ 2014 2LT RS A6 Mods: K&N Intake, Magnaflow Axleback, BMR Strut Tower Brace, VTC Throttle Controller, Tune.

03-26-2015, 01:36 AM	#56
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I like the SS a lot. It is a worthy descendant of the old Impala SS cars from the 60s. They were family cars/hot rods. Go get groceries REAL FAST. The interior is cool, I would go for the stick. I love my convertibles, but if I was to go for a bigger car, this one would be it. I sat in one at my dealer and it was very reminiscent of my old 65 SS in a way. Anyway, that's this guy's opinion. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

03-25-2015, 08:50 PM	#49
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	the SS reminds me of the GTO. both fast cars, but really bland on styling.

03-25-2015, 09:06 PM	#50
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Interior reminds me of the Hyundai Sonata.

03-25-2015, 09:12 PM	#51
Midlifecysis Drives: camaro ls v6 auto Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: arizona Posts: 93	The powertrain and the SS badge may be cool and powerful but it looks like the cruze and the malibu inside and out .......... camaro is full style and cool be it v6 or v8

03-26-2015, 01:23 AM	#55
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	Best front bucket seats ever.