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FenwickHockey65 · 12-18-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

I really do feel GM dropped the ball. Why did the make the car looks so bland? I absolutely hate the back of the car. It looks like a cheap rental car.
I can guarantee the SS will be a failure and be dropped after a couple years.

Austrailan 2013 Holden Commodore - almost the same but better looking.

It's the same damn car with a Chevrolet badge. Literally.

AG1LE · 12-18-2013, 02:24 PM

I like the idea of the SS. Haven't driven one yet, but saw one at the dealership yesterday. Nice Brembos on the front wheels but cheap-looking budget calipers (bare metal, no covers) on the back.

KMPrenger · 12-18-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

... Almost no one who sees this car in person knows what it is, and that can be appealing....

That's one thing I'd find pretty cool about it....it would be a very RARE car to own.

Then by the time you take it and modify some of the cosmetics a bit, it would be even harder to tell. Some people would just assume it is a foreign make.

The older fellas would never believe the "SS" is back.

Angrybird 12 · 12-18-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

That's one thing I'd find pretty cool about it....it would be a very RARE car to own.

Then by the time you take it and modify some of the cosmetics a bit, it would be even harder to tell. Some people would just assume it is a foreign make.

The older fellas would never believe the "SS" is back.

If you wanted to really confuse people you could stick one of these on the back

Norm Peterson · 12-18-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JMWNERW

I like the idea of the SS. Haven't driven one yet, but saw one at the dealership yesterday. Nice Brembos on the front wheels but cheap-looking budget calipers (bare metal, no covers) on the back.

Pretty won't get you stopped any better, assuming that the braking system was properly engineered in the first place.

Anything that obstructs caliper cooling (i.e. covers) will actually detract from brake performance, particularly with respect to hard braking and fade. From that point of view, covers have a very negative look about them.

Norm

AG1LE · 12-18-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Pretty won't get you stopped any better, assuming that the braking system was properly engineered in the first place.

Anything that obstructs caliper cooling (i.e. covers) will actually detract from brake performance, particularly with respect to hard braking and fade. From that point of view, covers have a very negative look about them.

Norm

Agree - it just looks bad

HollyVenus · 12-18-2013, 03:30 PM

saw one of these at the dealership when I went to pick up my cover and add on's my first thought was WTH? I giggled at the seats... then they started the one on the floor..... sounds nice but 4 door?

carfansince73 · 12-19-2013, 08:52 AM

Nice 4 door muscle car. i'm sure they will sell every one to someone who wants speed in an unassuming car. I think of those who bought that front drive 5.3 V8 impala. Not much to look at IMO, but it was an SS with a V8.

I'm waiting to see when GM will be putting the new LT1 and 8 speed auto in it. Don't want to be like the new Stingray and buy early only to see a better tranny in a year.

davidcroft · 12-19-2013, 09:18 AM

I will be trading my daily driver Malibu and this will be my new daily. I want to wait until the '15 specs to see if there are different exterior color options or a quad tipped catback like the Jeff Gordon edition at SEMA. 2 v8s might kill me on insurance and at the pump, but hey....I'll just be car poor

Angrybird 12 · 12-19-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HollyVenus

saw one of these at the dealership when I went to pick up my cover and add on's my first thought was WTH? I giggled at the seats... then they started the one on the floor..... sounds nice but 4 door?

You can thank Ford for the 4 door performance car when back in the 90's they made the Taurus their NASCAR race car and came out with the SHO...

SGOS252382 · 12-19-2013, 02:08 PM

This is the pricture I saw that made me think the car looks - hummm okay. So far I've hated the look of the car. The front of the car is the best part of the car, but still a little bland.
If this spoiler/wing comes on the SS, it will help improve the rear view amd makes it looks less like a rental car.

This is the view of the SS, I just can't get over. Doesn't do anything for me.

I also like these wheels and they give the car a little more aggressive look. Will they be an option for the SS?

carfansince73 · 12-19-2013, 02:27 PM

This road test has some nice pics of the car. Black is the best color IMO.

Edmunds.com Road Test

SGOS252382 · 12-19-2013, 02:40 PM

I was a fan of the G8 GXP (another Aussi car). I was suprised it was such a slow seller.
That one of the reasons why I don't think the Chevy SS will sell very well. It might have some decent sales at first, but then they are going to sit on the lot (like the G8s did).
The Chevy SS is a lot more bland looking than the GXP.

Rear drive, 4 doors, LS3 under the hood, why didn't it sell well?
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0f6ea427.jpg

But one thing is the Chevy SS will be the ultimate sleeper car. No one will think its fast. Then you can blow their doors off.

Trekkie · 12-19-2013, 04:10 PM

I really like that orange color, too bad it's not here on the SS

12-18-2013, 03:30 PM	#63
HollyVenus The girl with the 2 Danes Drives: 2014 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pearland Posts: 648	saw one of these at the dealership when I went to pick up my cover and add on's my first thought was WTH? I giggled at the seats... then they started the one on the floor..... sounds nice but 4 door? __________________

12-19-2013, 08:52 AM	#64
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Nice 4 door muscle car. i'm sure they will sell every one to someone who wants speed in an unassuming car. I think of those who bought that front drive 5.3 V8 impala. Not much to look at IMO, but it was an SS with a V8. I'm waiting to see when GM will be putting the new LT1 and 8 speed auto in it. Don't want to be like the new Stingray and buy early only to see a better tranny in a year. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

12-19-2013, 09:18 AM	#65
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,462 View My Garage	I will be trading my daily driver Malibu and this will be my new daily. I want to wait until the '15 specs to see if there are different exterior color options or a quad tipped catback like the Jeff Gordon edition at SEMA. 2 v8s might kill me on insurance and at the pump, but hey....I'll just be car poor __________________ '24 CT5 Blkwng CF1&2 6spd manual Coastal Blue SOLD!'23 CT5Blkwng manual Rift Metallic SOLD!'19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts SOLD'02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

12-19-2013, 02:08 PM	#67
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	This is the pricture I saw that made me think the car looks - hummm okay. So far I've hated the look of the car. The front of the car is the best part of the car, but still a little bland. If this spoiler/wing comes on the SS, it will help improve the rear view amd makes it looks less like a rental car. This is the view of the SS, I just can't get over. Doesn't do anything for me. I also like these wheels and they give the car a little more aggressive look. Will they be an option for the SS? Last edited by SGOS252382; 12-19-2013 at 02:24 PM.

12-19-2013, 02:27 PM	#68
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	This road test has some nice pics of the car. Black is the best color IMO. Edmunds.com Road Test Attached Images __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

12-18-2013, 02:24 PM	#58
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	I like the idea of the SS. Haven't driven one yet, but saw one at the dealership yesterday. Nice Brembos on the front wheels but cheap-looking budget calipers (bare metal, no covers) on the back.

12-19-2013, 02:40 PM	#69
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I was a fan of the G8 GXP (another Aussi car). I was suprised it was such a slow seller. That one of the reasons why I don't think the Chevy SS will sell very well. It might have some decent sales at first, but then they are going to sit on the lot (like the G8s did). The Chevy SS is a lot more bland looking than the GXP. Rear drive, 4 doors, LS3 under the hood, why didn't it sell well? http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0f6ea427.jpg But one thing is the Chevy SS will be the ultimate sleeper car. No one will think its fast. Then you can blow their doors off.

12-19-2013, 04:10 PM	#70
Trekkie Drives: Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 95	I really like that orange color, too bad it's not here on the SS