General Car Talk Discussion Thread
12-11-2013, 02:48 PM
#5321
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I do agree it is gorgeous, in its own way
12-11-2013, 03:47 PM
#5322
I drive a Subata.
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Saw one in person once.
It was fking huge but gorgeous.
It was fking huge but gorgeous.
12-11-2013, 11:18 PM
#5324
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Different in a two steps back kind of way for me. I'm not even mad it's driving in the slush. 
I definitely don't think it's ugly, it's just meh for me.
I definitely don't think it's ugly, it's just meh for me.
12-11-2013, 11:51 PM
#5325
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
You guys have any thoughts on the new Chevy SS? Not a looker but glad to see the platform back on our shores. Many believe it to be a better driver's car than SRT as well. 
12-12-2013, 12:30 AM
#5326
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I think it looks pretty good! and I'm happy for GM.
12-12-2013, 07:45 AM
#5327
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I really like it.
12-12-2013, 08:09 AM
#5328
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When you start looking at $45K cars, does the SS stack up?
Basically, $45K gets you a Cadillac ATS 2.0T, 2015 Audi S3, a BMW 328i, an Acura whatever, a Lexus ES300/IS350, a Lincoln MKZ, and a Mercedes C250/C300 depending on options (among other cars).
In that group, the SS has some pretty compelling performance numbers. It's not a bad looking car either. But the bow tie can be pretty polarizing.
Basically, $45K gets you a Cadillac ATS 2.0T, 2015 Audi S3, a BMW 328i, an Acura whatever, a Lexus ES300/IS350, a Lincoln MKZ, and a Mercedes C250/C300 depending on options (among other cars).
In that group, the SS has some pretty compelling performance numbers. It's not a bad looking car either. But the bow tie can be pretty polarizing.
12-12-2013, 09:47 AM
#5329
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
It's in the same price point as an SRT8 Charger / 300C.
It just doesn't look inspired. With all the chrome accents, plastic front end, I don't think joe shmoe could tell the difference between the SS and the standard malibu / impala / cruze.
I can look past all that if it really does drive well. From what I hear, it does, and the exhaust sounds great. I was really expecting them to mute the exhaust but it rumbles in a good way.
It just doesn't look inspired. With all the chrome accents, plastic front end, I don't think joe shmoe could tell the difference between the SS and the standard malibu / impala / cruze.
I can look past all that if it really does drive well. From what I hear, it does, and the exhaust sounds great. I was really expecting them to mute the exhaust but it rumbles in a good way.
12-12-2013, 10:19 AM
#5330
Fahrvergnügen'd
I've never been a Chrysler/Dodge guy but that's a good point.
I don't think I'd pay $45K for a 300C or a SS to be honest. At least not new.
The SRT-8 holds its value pretty well. I'm seeing 2012 SRT-8s still in the $40-42K range.
I don't think I'd pay $45K for a 300C or a SS to be honest. At least not new.
The SRT-8 holds its value pretty well. I'm seeing 2012 SRT-8s still in the $40-42K range.
12-12-2013, 10:21 AM
#5331
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Thread Starter
I personally think it's fairly ignorant to think of it as "just a Chevy". It's a Holden Commodore. with a Chevy badge on it. BFD.
12-12-2013, 10:26 AM
#5332
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It's in the same price point as an SRT8 Charger / 300C.
It just doesn't look inspired. With all the chrome accents, plastic front end, I don't think joe shmoe could tell the difference between the SS and the standard malibu / impala / cruze.
I can look past all that if it really does drive well. From what I hear, it does, and the exhaust sounds great. I was really expecting them to mute the exhaust but it rumbles in a good way.
It just doesn't look inspired. With all the chrome accents, plastic front end, I don't think joe shmoe could tell the difference between the SS and the standard malibu / impala / cruze.
I can look past all that if it really does drive well. From what I hear, it does, and the exhaust sounds great. I was really expecting them to mute the exhaust but it rumbles in a good way.
12-12-2013, 11:47 AM
#5333
I drive a Subata.
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I think it's a great car from Chevy.
Would never personally get this over BMW 3s though.
Would never personally get this over BMW 3s though.
12-12-2013, 11:50 AM
#5334
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Thread Starter
oh yeah, if I was shopping in that range, I'd be looking at other cars. heh
12-12-2013, 11:54 AM
#5335
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
12-12-2013, 11:55 AM
#5336
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
12-12-2013, 12:00 PM
#5337
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12-12-2013, 12:02 PM
#5338
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
ah.. I like domestics 
Better than a euro that keeps breaking on you.
Better than a euro that keeps breaking on you.
12-12-2013, 12:05 PM
#5339
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
my first car was a Pontiac
12-12-2013, 12:10 PM
#5340
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12-12-2013, 12:11 PM
#5341
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12-12-2013, 12:16 PM
#5342
I drive a Subata.
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I'll buy the bimmer.
You buy the SS.
Let's compare it!
You buy the SS.
Let's compare it!
12-12-2013, 12:17 PM
#5343
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Meet me at the track.. 
12-12-2013, 12:19 PM
#5344
I drive a Subata.
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Sure. I'll bring my friend, the Stig.
12-12-2013, 12:29 PM
#5345
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
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12-12-2013, 01:04 PM
#5346
The SS interior is an improvement over the G8's, that's for sure.
12-12-2013, 01:10 PM
#5347
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
If you like cheap chrome accents I guess.. I mean seriously.. wtf is this?
"Hey enthusiasts, our seats now have cheap plastic chrome accents to make it appear that you have a genuine harness pass through... ehh.. amirite"
"Hey enthusiasts, our seats now have cheap plastic chrome accents to make it appear that you have a genuine harness pass through... ehh.. amirite"
12-12-2013, 01:10 PM
#5348
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I swear, the SS would look so good without the cheap accents and chrome / polished wheels.
Also, is the fender vent fake? If so, deduct a point.
Also, is the fender vent fake? If so, deduct a point.
12-12-2013, 01:14 PM
#5349
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Thread Starter
wow... thats bad. 
12-12-2013, 01:22 PM
#5350
Fahrvergnügen'd
Chevy still cannot help but make its cars for 'Muricans who like dumb shit like that.
Stupid focus groups. GM, People are idiots. Stop listening to them.
12-12-2013, 01:52 PM
#5351
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The interior of the SS looks so bad. That itself would push me away from that type of car.
12-12-2013, 02:02 PM
#5352
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
The cheap styling is definitely a turn-off.. agreed, if they left it alone, it would be pretty nice.
12-12-2013, 02:13 PM
#5353
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The chrome in the seats 
I can't imagine those would be comfortable, either. That and the SS badge on the dash, I'm not a fan of.
I can't imagine those would be comfortable, either. That and the SS badge on the dash, I'm not a fan of.
12-12-2013, 03:49 PM
#5354
I drive a Subata.
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wow
12-12-2013, 04:14 PM
#5356
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SRT8 Charger looks MEAN on the road.
12-12-2013, 04:18 PM
#5357
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12-12-2013, 04:18 PM
#5358
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12-12-2013, 05:31 PM
#5359
yeah, the chrome accents and the 'SS' on the dash are pretty bad though. Even still, it's an improvement over extremely bland early '00s-esque G8 interior.
12-12-2013, 06:28 PM
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You mean late -00's 