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detamble13 · 12-03-2013, 11:30 AM

Here's what I don't get... they say the SS might be confused for a fancy Malibu but give it 10/10 in exterior styling. So they really like the Malibu or what?
I had considered waiting for the G8's replacement as I came very close to pulling the trigger on a G8 GT. I'm glad I didn't for two reasons. The first is that this car isn't even being offered in Canada so I'd have to import one... probably used. And second is that this car looks very boring. The G8 wasn't extremely aggressive in it's styling but IMO looks better than this, and the G8 went out of production about 4 years ago.

HeavyIOM · 12-03-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by detamble13

Here's what I don't get... they say the SS might be confused for a fancy Malibu but give it 10/10 in exterior styling. So they really like the Malibu or what?
I had considered waiting for the G8's replacement as I came very close to pulling the trigger on a G8 GT. I'm glad I didn't for two reasons. The first is that this car isn't even being offered in Canada so I'd have to import one... probably used. And second is that this car looks very boring. The G8 wasn't extremely aggressive in it's styling but IMO looks better than this, and the G8 went out of production about 4 years ago.

I wouldnt read to much into the mags opinion. I ended my subcriptions a year or so ago, I couldnt take the import ass kissing that they all seem to do. If its not Ricer ass kissing its GM Ass kissing. I love GM but some of the stuff i have read in the garbage mags, and how they chose what they think is the better car im just like what?

The last time i read a review by one of the auto mags was when i was over seas. I cant remember now what exactly was in the artical but it was either the V6 Mustang or Camaro against some ricer trash. Anyways the american car beat everthing else in ever catagory, they even said something like this car is such a good driver blah blah. One of the Ricer cars was chosen as the winner though because it looked more sporty or something.

I didnt read this article so im not saying there opinion here is wrong or not, just dont read to much into it.

wakespeak · 12-03-2013, 12:35 PM

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Yeah. The SRT8 (fat pig that it is) has a power-to-weight ratio of 9.3 lbs per hp (4371/470). The SS's power-to weight is 9.47 lbs per hp (3931/415), if Chevy had put in the Camaro's LS3 (426/420), that ratio drops to 9.23. I wonder who'd be faster then?

The Charger has some really tall gearing. I think it could be < 4 sec 0-60 with a modest rear end change.

SRT8Tech · 12-03-2013, 01:07 PM

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The Charger has some really tall gearing. I think it could be < 4 sec 0-60 with a modest rear end change.

A gear swap is one of my future mods.......Along with a converter.

MEDISIN · 12-03-2013, 01:13 PM

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Ummmmm, I have NAV, Uconnect and the 8.4 screen in my Bee. It was an option starting in 2013. As for the other stuff. Im one of those people that don't want all the extra crap in a car. I personally don't like leather either. I don't want or need heated or cooled anything or a sunroof. All bloat BS to me.

And when you add the NAV, Uconnect, 8.4" screen to the SuperBee, it costs $46,870, which is more than the SS.

jayscamaro · 12-03-2013, 01:20 PM

im taking charger all day over the SS. ANYDAY

SRT8Tech · 12-03-2013, 01:22 PM

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And when you add the NAV, Uconnect, 8.4" screen to the SuperBee, it costs $46,870, which is more than the SS.

Sticker on mine was $45,885 but no big deal. Damn sure didn't pay that much for it.........

jayscamaro · 12-03-2013, 01:26 PM

wow an old mans chevy can outperform my l99....

Stew · 12-03-2013, 05:12 PM

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Sticker on mine was $45,885 but no big deal. Damn sure didn't pay that much for it.........

Don't try to talk sense to that guy, he won't listen. Also, wasn't the SRT8 running quite of bit of kit that is irrelivent when comparing to the SS (ie the looks only 392 group which is 2500), similarly equipped the SRT is around 49725 including GG, The SS is 45770 with GG tax both sans sunroof). ifference is roughly 4k difference which is not much in this bracket (and current incentives on the Charger will easily make that even). the SS has slightly better handling, the SRT8 is quicker, braking is basically a wash with a VERY slight edge to the SRT, both good cars, both with different attitudes, gotta love we even have these choices! I know it is cliche, but I hope for a rematch next year when the SRT gets some major upgrades.

MEDISIN · 12-03-2013, 06:34 PM

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Sticker on mine was $45,885 but no big deal. Damn sure didn't pay that much for it.........

Yours is less because it's a 2013 and the dealer was tired of it sitting on the lot. Nothing wrong with that but not an apples to apples comparison.

MEDISIN · 12-03-2013, 06:36 PM

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Don't try to talk sense to that guy, he won't listen. Also, wasn't the SRT8 running quite of bit of kit that is irrelivent when comparing to the SS (ie the looks only 392 group which is 2500), similarly equipped the SRT is around 49725 including GG, The SS is 45770 with GG tax both sans sunroof). ifference is roughly 4k difference which is not much in this bracket (and current incentives on the Charger will easily make that even). the SS has slightly better handling, the SRT8 is quicker, braking is basically a wash with a VERY slight edge to the SRT, both good cars, both with different attitudes, gotta love we even have these choices! I know it is cliche, but I hope for a rematch next year when the SRT gets some major upgrades.

Indeed, better all-round car than the SRT8 for less money. What I've been saying all along.

Stew · 12-04-2013, 09:12 AM

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SlingShot · 12-04-2013, 11:48 AM

Good video review ...

MEDISIN · 12-04-2013, 04:24 PM

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Now that reviews are starting to appear, you're simply embarrassed by your ignorant posts over the last 6 months. Rather than admit you were clearly wrong regarding how well the SS would perform, you choose to ignore and look away. Will you ever learn?

12-04-2013, 11:48 AM	#55
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Good video review ... __________________

12-03-2013, 11:30 AM	#43
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 789	Here's what I don't get... they say the SS might be confused for a fancy Malibu but give it 10/10 in exterior styling. So they really like the Malibu or what? I had considered waiting for the G8's replacement as I came very close to pulling the trigger on a G8 GT. I'm glad I didn't for two reasons. The first is that this car isn't even being offered in Canada so I'd have to import one... probably used. And second is that this car looks very boring. The G8 wasn't extremely aggressive in it's styling but IMO looks better than this, and the G8 went out of production about 4 years ago.

12-03-2013, 01:20 PM	#48
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	im taking charger all day over the SS. ANYDAY

12-03-2013, 01:26 PM	#50
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	wow an old mans chevy can outperform my l99....

12-04-2013, 09:12 AM	#54
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Remove user from ignore listMEDISIN This message is hidden because MEDISIN is on your ignore list. Yip, gotta love it.