does anybody like the new SSR? Options

[prockbp]

i think that thing looks like ass...

what purpose does that truck serve? to be cool? to perform? to work? i don't think it fits any of those categories...

$44k.. that's a joke


build another camaro allready

[y5e06]

'04 Z06's MSRP around $52K. A number of dealers on corvetteforum.com are giving around $7500 off MSRP.....
$44K for Z06 or SSR?
I think they are stupid, especially for the price. Now if they were in the mid $20's max, then maybe for some people. I'll never buy one.

[ESPCamaro]

If I were filthy ritch I would buy one. (knowing it was not meant for towing...)

I would also buy a HUGE boat (or other towable) And drive it until it completely puked. It would explode on the side of the road, I would call a cab, and leave BOTH setting on the side of the road forever (or until stolen)

Why? Because if I were filthy ritch I could. And because I DON'T like it.

I gues "I don't like it" would have sufficed. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[RedPhenx]

seems kind of pointless, but i havent seen one in person up close so we shall see what I spend my nonexistant money on

[GM01SS]

Definately not my kind of ride!

We have had 2 at the dealership and both have sold for a adjusted market price of 5k OVER list (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I did get to sit in one and managed to bend ( (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ) the prop rod that holds the hood up! As far as the interior, very retro looking.

Just my $.05 worth!

[Chris 96 WS6]

I agree with you guys, for the price and the utility and HP you get, its a joke. But it was supposed to be a novelty like the Prowler. Problem is, we've known what it would look like for 3 years now and they are just getting to market with it...the novelty has worn off. GM dropped the ball on the SSR.

[mjf454]

I got a good look at one at the dealer the other day. They are nasty. What's going on at GM? They are dropping the ball on everything but the trucks.

[Ojustracing]

I all can say is (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) POS CRAP JUNK

[94bird]

What's going on at GM? They are dropping the ball on everything but the trucks.

Actually I think their trucks aren't very hot either. The C6 and CTS-V are the only cars from GM I think I could stand right now.

[mjf454]

Even the c6 is very plain looking. These guys need to look at some other sports cars and get with the program. Maybe some sharp lines, slight flares and a spoiler. Instead it looks like a mostly used bar of soap.

[94bird]

Instead it looks like a mostly used bar of soap.

Well, that's an interesting comparison. Hmm, can't quite see that. Do you mean like Oil of Olay or Irish Spring, or the courtesy things they give you in hotels? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[Absolut Speed]

I agree with you guys, for the price and the utility and HP you get, its a joke. But it was supposed to be a novelty like the Prowler. Problem is, we've known what it would look like for 3 years now and they are just getting to market with it...the novelty has worn off. GM dropped the ball on the SSR.

Exactly, except you forgot one thing, the weight. It's underpowered for starters, but then the thing also became a pig in final form and is now really underpowered. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

There are plenty of GM naysayers already, and I hate to join them, but they make it tough. For every step forward, there's one step back. The GTO is a fine car, they just chose the wrong name. Pontiacs GXP cars are steps forward, but the Chevrolet car lineup isn't particularly moving. Mazda introduces the 6 for a small sedan and offers a standard transmission and sporty suspension, Chevy rolls out the Malibu Maxx with a V6 that underachieves the competition. The Cobalt doesn't appear to be an import fighter to me. While all the kids are buying & tuning Jettas, Civics and the like the Cavalier is left behind. The Cobalt looks less attrative than the newest Cavaliers, but at least I'm sure they'll be built better. The Impalas and Monte Carlos are finally getting nuts this year. About damn time for cars carrying the SS label. That's the least they could do to earn that label. They still need a fun transmission however.

But I will give Chevy a thumbs up on the truck line. The Trailblazers and Colorados look like giant steps dorward, though I'd wished they'd used the I6 in the Colorado. THey finally ditched the plastic on the very versatile Avalanche. Now to get the V8 in the regular Trailblazer so I can tow and fit it in my garage.

And finally, they didn't screw up the C6. What a great looking car from what I've seen/read.

[AllZWay]

I am not a fan of the SSR either.... Looks kind of cool from the front, but really bad from the back.

I hate to say it also....but GM is out of touch with what the public wants.

We are tired of front wheel drive crap... The GTO was a nice step forward, but they made it look like the run of the mill Gran Prix's.

[LT4Firehawk]

No sir, don't like it. If I was going to spend a butt load of money on a "sport" truck, it'd probably be a Silverado SS. Granted the Silverado SS doesn't have the power of the Lightning or the Ram SRT, but it's got a backseat and is actually a very useable truck. Of course, if I didn't have kids, I'd go with the Lightning or Ram SRT instead of the SSR.

[bruecksteve]

They have screwed up the way the GTO looks....

This is the way it SHOULD look...

http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/tgreview.wmv

[TransAm01&73]

I like the sport pick ups always have, SSR for $44K, sorry just isn't going to happen. I'd be buying the SRT 10 now there's some power (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[mitchntx]

I guess I'll be the lone vote for ...

I like it. But I had a '53 5 window many years ago. So it kind of reminds me of that.

Is it practical? Of course not. But what vehicle in this genre is. It's a head turner.

[rpoz-29]

Other than the price, and lack of performance I like it. I do wonder why GM would go through all the expense of tooling up to make a truck, when they could have made a LS-6 powered '55 Bel Air, a '69 Z-28, a '70 Chevelle and filled the showroom with buyers. Never the less, it's a good sign that they're trying something different. With Bob Lutz at GM, anything can happen.

[NataSS Inc]

My opinion on just about everything GM has come up with as of late (minus vette) can be summed up in this one word.

POOP

[rmackintosh]

POOP squared.....

Yeah....it is EMBARASSING, but with Ford coming up with/out with GT-40's and the new Cobra show car.....the SSR is what we wanna hang our hat on....

(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Seems GM is being "managed" by managers NOT car enthusiats....and getting there butt kicked because of it!

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[Anti-Venom]

I agree with you guys, for the price and the utility and HP you get, its a joke. But it was supposed to be a novelty like the Prowler. Problem is, we've known what it would look like for 3 years now and they are just getting to market with it...the novelty has worn off. GM dropped the ball on the SSR.

Took the words right out of my mouth. It was cool when it was first reveiled to the public as a concept. But now the newness has already worn off and they held on to it till the styling went outdated already. Not only that but they changed their mind on the engine and made essentialy a PT Cruiser. Retro + Slow= two thumbs down.

[Norm Peterson]

I like the sport pick ups always have, SSR for $44K, sorry just isn't going to happen.  I'd be buying the SRT 10 now there's some power (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

The SSR doesn't really fit the definition of "sport pickup". It's far too big and heavy. I'd suggest "highway cruiser for two" as being a more accurate description and less derogatory than "toy". IIRC it does have ~1250# rated load (which presumably includes the occupants), so the two can travel fairly well.

Not that the engine, suspension, or the wheel/tire package are poorly chosen; they just don't provide the snappy performance that terms like "hot rod" or "sport" imply.

Trust me when I tell you that you are aware of every one of the ~4800 lbs of curb weight, even at low speeds. The term "deliberate" comes to mind . . . I'm sure that the aftermarket can and will help out with the rolling stock. A full-size pickup with only 71 miles on the clock that had been equipped with wide, low 22's that came through the shop had almost scary-quick steering response for a truck, and IMO that 22" package would probably be better suited to the SSR, at least performancewise.

FWIW, as delivered out here in NJ just across the river from Philly, the SSR's that I've seen have stickered at $46.5k, though a local Lexus dealer was rumored to have bought one practically off the truck at another Chevy dealership and proceeded to run their price for it up another $10k.

Norm

[WOOS1]

I like the looks, but have to agree that it doesn't seem to have a purpose.