Jump to content

Thnking about buying an "ss"


Grudes

Recommended Posts

If I hated one thing about the car it's the gas mileage.

 

Big fast family sedan that everyone thinks is an Impala which can get annoying when people ask "Is that the new Impala?"

 

It has literally every bell and whistle possible. Handles well for how big it is. Drove to Northern AZ (Sedona, Payson etc) in 100+ degree weather through the twisty mountain freeways at high elevations with no hiccups.

 

Only took it to the track once managed a 13.3 @ 110 mph with a little tire spin. I'm still stock and plan on staying that way. Zero issues so far with some "spirited" driving from time to time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

$35k won't get much.

 

 

You'd be surprised.....

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=45371&endYear=2017&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3FendYear%3D2017%26zip%3D45371%26maxPrice%3D40000%26trimCodeList%3DCTS%257CV%26modelCodeList%3DCTS%26trim1%3DCTS%257CV%26mmt%3D%255BCAD%255BCTS%255BCTS%25257CV%255D%255D%255B%255D%255D%26modelCode1%3DCTS%26sortBy%3DdistanceASC%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D2007%26makeCode1%3DCAD%26firstRecord%3D0%26searchRadius%3D500%26makeCodeList%3DCAD&modelCode1=CTS&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=CAD&startYear=2007&firstRecord=0&numRecords=25&searchRadius=500&maxPrice=40000&listingId=442532283&makeCode1=CAD&modelCode1=CTS

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=45371&endYear=2017&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3FendYear%3D2017%26zip%3D45371%26maxPrice%3D40000%26trimCodeList%3DCTS%257CV%26modelCodeList%3DCTS%26trim1%3DCTS%257CV%26mmt%3D%255BCAD%255BCTS%255BCTS%25257CV%255D%255D%255B%255D%255D%26modelCode1%3DCTS%26sortBy%3DdistanceASC%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D2007%26makeCode1%3DCAD%26firstRecord%3D0%26searchRadius%3D500%26makeCodeList%3DCAD&modelCode1=CTS&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=CAD&startYear=2007&firstRecord=0&numRecords=25&searchRadius=500&maxPrice=40000&listingId=439126259&makeCode1=CAD&modelCode1=CTS

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=45371&endYear=2017&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3FendYear%3D2017%26zip%3D45371%26maxPrice%3D40000%26trimCodeList%3DCTS%257CV%26modelCodeList%3DCTS%26trim1%3DCTS%257CV%26mmt%3D%255BCAD%255BCTS%255BCTS%25257CV%255D%255D%255B%255D%255D%26modelCode1%3DCTS%26sortBy%3DdistanceASC%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D2007%26makeCode1%3DCAD%26firstRecord%3D0%26searchRadius%3D500%26makeCodeList%3DCAD&modelCode1=CTS&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=CAD&startYear=2007&firstRecord=0&numRecords=25&searchRadius=500&maxPrice=40000&listingId=440749760&makeCode1=CAD&modelCode1=CTS

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yea the 6 speeds are defintley hard to find but im hoping that the dealership can track one down. I hear that they are only going to make 1000 units for the 2017 model year and I would like to get ahold of one before they are gone. Seems like you get alot for the money, magnetic ride suspension, LS3, brembos, etc.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The rarity of the car is growing on me. Especially the unicorn 6 speeds. As noted, it's not the fastest boat in the world but down the road a simple turbo or SC set up would change that and still keep it as solid and reliable as can be. THAT would be a kick-ass ride, especially if kept tastefully done.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm really interested in them, being a G8 owner. 6 speed, creature comforts, LS3, and a bit of rarity. It's not what you buy if you're looking for a racecar, but in the V8 family hauler class it holds its own.

For something different, you can throw a Holden conversion kit on it at a reasonable price.

 

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've seen a couple of these and did a double take, because it just didn't quite look like an Impala. Then I realized what I was looking at. I love my G8 and if I was looking to upgrade, the SS would definitely be near the top. I still get people asking me about my G8, they have no idea what it is... :cool:
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I can say that there were quite a few at the track last Friday, including a 700whp one; and they sound mean. I didn't see what they ran though as I was in line waiting to run as well with a few hundred other cars.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've seen a couple of these and did a double take, because it just didn't quite look like an Impala. Then I realized what I was looking at. I love my G8 and if I was looking to upgrade, the SS would definitely be near the top. I still get people asking me about my G8, they have no idea what it is... :cool:

 

I got the same with my G8, "is that a G6... what is that?". I get it with my SS now "Is that a Impala/Malibu? They make a SS Malibu?" It can be frustrating but a small price to pay.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...