2005 SSR.

Slim · 08-20-2004, 05:47 AM

I just read some interesting information in my most recent Car and Driver.

GM confirmed for next year, the SSR will get a 390 HP version of the LS2 and an optional 6 spd manual. Not too shabby if you ask me.

Now it's got a little more balls to back up the looks.

elim · 08-20-2004, 05:49 AM

i still won't think of getting one. got rid of the camaro for that?!?! a new age el camino?

AMRAAM4 · 08-20-2004, 05:53 AM

good, it needs it. However, besides that factor, after driving it and seeing it at Auto Show in Motion...it's ugly, pointless, and won't see 2007 model year.

Blackrider · 08-20-2004, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

good, it needs it. However, besides that factor, after driving it and seeing it at Auto Show in Motion...it's ugly, pointless, and won't see 2007 model year.

I agree Its VERY Ugly and VERY Pointless. Just goes to show you how Retarted GM is. I think I'v seen maybe 3 of them since they came out.

Slim · 08-20-2004, 06:08 AM

See, I like them and if I had the money would buy one. I figure I like the looks because it reminds me of the '53 GMC I used to have.

GregFarz78 · 08-20-2004, 06:31 AM

The current SSR is 40k+ I wonder how much this new one will run 50k+?

How they can call this a truck still amazes me you cant haul jack$hit in that thing might as well get a vette

xxbackhillxx · 08-20-2004, 06:38 AM

i see them all the time, theyre ugly as hell. i agree, they wont see 2007

GAGTSCTGuy · 08-20-2004, 06:43 AM

I have only seen one, and I didn't like it.

08-20-2004, 06:53 AM

ssr's are way too overpriced... i mean 40+ for this, can't really use it as a truck yet its not really a sports car. Now the new ones will be 50+, give me a Vette pleaes if I've got that much money to spend on a car might as well invest it in something that looks good

AMRAAM4 · 08-20-2004, 07:07 AM

The Grand Prix and Bonneville have more trunk space than the CARPETED BED of the SSR.

Sorry thing is, you know there is a message board somewhere with people who love this thing and would defend it to their death. It's overpriced, ugly, not really that fast for a V8, handles like a tank, isn't comfortable, impracticle. It's really a big toy truck for people with nothing to spend their money on and not enough testicular fortitude for a real performance vehicle.

Warthog · 08-20-2004, 07:12 AM

you can tell it's hard to sell too ... when i went to local dealers about vettes they were heavily pushing the SSR, and spewing similar BS about hey they sell them for 10 grand over MSRP

GregFarz78 · 08-20-2004, 08:50 AM

Yet another GM failure...asstek...vibe...ssr

the list goes on

Sleepwalkr · 08-20-2004, 11:32 AM

I think they're extremely cool......... but seriously overpriced. About $26k - $32k would be about right. Unfortunately, you gotta pay for the novelty of it. If they only made a few thousand PT Cruisers to begin with, you'd see them for $30k at dealerships because they're different and retro......... even though they're not even close to worth that much.

AMRAAM4 · 08-20-2004, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Yet another GM failure...asstek...vibe...ssr

the list goes on

the Vibe is actually a good seller.

GAGTSCTGuy · 08-20-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

the Vibe is actually a good seller.

I see them all over the place, I still think they are junk though

elim · 08-20-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GAGTSCTGuy

I see them all over the place, I still think they are junk though

my friend has one. it's a good, solid car. no power, but if you want something that will last and has a quality build, then it's great. a lot of room and has power outlets, good gas mileage, but whatever.

GAGTSCTGuy · 08-20-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elim

but if you want something that will last and has a quality build, then it's great.

GM, so know for their quality built cars....

Don't get me wrong I love GM cars, I've had a few of them, they are nice, but quality built, they are not....

AMRAAM4 · 08-20-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GAGTSCTGuy

GM, so know for their quality built cars....

Don't get me wrong I love GM cars, I've had a few of them, they are nice, but quality built, they are not....

actually it is a Toyota

Sleepwalkr · 08-20-2004, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

actually it is a Toyota

Its a Pontiyota Vibetrix.

Weren't the Vibe & Matrix actually a joint venture using a 50/50 parts bin? I thought I read a while back that most of the engine/transmission aspects of the car were Toyota, but the rest GM? (except for for having their own seperate designs)

GAGTSCTGuy · 08-20-2004, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

actually it is a Toyota

i'd buy that(not the car, that it is made by toyota), it looks like a toyota

08-20-2004, 05:47 AM	#1
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	2005 SSR. I just read some interesting information in my most recent Car and Driver. GM confirmed for next year, the SSR will get a 390 HP version of the LS2 and an optional 6 spd manual. Not too shabby if you ask me. Now it's got a little more balls to back up the looks. __________________ Canadian to the core!

08-20-2004, 05:49 AM	#2
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08-20-2004, 05:53 AM	#3
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	good, it needs it. However, besides that factor, after driving it and seeing it at Auto Show in Motion...it's ugly, pointless, and won't see 2007 model year. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

08-20-2004, 06:08 AM	#5
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	See, I like them and if I had the money would buy one. I figure I like the looks because it reminds me of the '53 GMC I used to have. __________________ Canadian to the core!

08-20-2004, 06:31 AM	#6
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	The current SSR is 40k+ I wonder how much this new one will run 50k+? How they can call this a truck still amazes me you cant haul jack$hit in that thing might as well get a vette __________________ My Pics

08-20-2004, 06:38 AM	#7
xxbackhillxx Spoils AKA: Tom Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Detroit Age: 34 Posts: 2,926 Vehicle: 2015 Sierra, F80 M3	i see them all the time, theyre ugly as hell. i agree, they wont see 2007

08-20-2004, 06:43 AM	#8
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08-20-2004, 06:53 AM	#9
GoBlue30 Guest Posts: n/a	ssr's are way too overpriced... i mean 40+ for this, can't really use it as a truck yet its not really a sports car. Now the new ones will be 50+, give me a Vette pleaes if I've got that much money to spend on a car might as well invest it in something that looks good

08-20-2004, 07:07 AM	#10
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	The Grand Prix and Bonneville have more trunk space than the CARPETED BED of the SSR. Sorry thing is, you know there is a message board somewhere with people who love this thing and would defend it to their death. It's overpriced, ugly, not really that fast for a V8, handles like a tank, isn't comfortable, impracticle. It's really a big toy truck for people with nothing to spend their money on and not enough testicular fortitude for a real performance vehicle. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

08-20-2004, 07:12 AM	#11
Warthog Free Member AKA: N/A Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 750 Vehicle: N/A	you can tell it's hard to sell too ... when i went to local dealers about vettes they were heavily pushing the SSR, and spewing similar BS about hey they sell them for 10 grand over MSRP

08-20-2004, 08:50 AM	#12
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Yet another GM failure...asstek...vibe...ssr the list goes on __________________ My Pics

08-20-2004, 11:32 AM	#13
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	I think they're extremely cool......... but seriously overpriced. About $26k - $32k would be about right. Unfortunately, you gotta pay for the novelty of it. If they only made a few thousand PT Cruisers to begin with, you'd see them for $30k at dealerships because they're different and retro......... even though they're not even close to worth that much. __________________

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