2014 Chevrolet SS teased in Holden VF Commodore photos
2/12/13, 02:08 AM
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2/12/13, 02:17 AM
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I do. A 3 series BMW. I'd love to support the British car building industry, but I'm not going to commute 100 miles a day in either a Caterham or an Ariel Atom 
2/12/13, 02:19 AM
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2/12/13, 07:00 AM
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While perhaps not as good looking as the late and lamented G8 -- a veritable working man's BMW E39 M5, which is high praise in my book -- it is still a good looking car. I'll assume it will get a bit tarted up in Chevy SS trim, though hopefully retaining its overall tastefully restrained yet athletic looks. I wonder, given the SS moniker, whether Chevy will basically only offer this in what was G8 GXP trim and tune, i.e., 400+hp V8, Brembo brakes, sport suspension, wriggly stick, mellifluous exhaust...?
As said though, that we're getting the option of a full sized, RWD V8 sedan, perhaps even with a stick shift again(!!!!), all on a great chassis, is itself something to rave about, especially those that need to haul family in addition to hauling azz all in one package.
I would hope this would spur on Ford to make a proper RWD V8 competitor to this and the C300/Charger, logically off the NextStang's chassis, but I'm not holding my breath too hard on that. Maybe as a Lincoln model, but that would likely be pretty upscale and pricey.
As said though, that we're getting the option of a full sized, RWD V8 sedan, perhaps even with a stick shift again(!!!!), all on a great chassis, is itself something to rave about, especially those that need to haul family in addition to hauling azz all in one package.
I would hope this would spur on Ford to make a proper RWD V8 competitor to this and the C300/Charger, logically off the NextStang's chassis, but I'm not holding my breath too hard on that. Maybe as a Lincoln model, but that would likely be pretty upscale and pricey.
2/12/13, 08:36 AM
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I don't think that's true. Trust me, I work for a Jewish company - there is not a single German car on the parking lot.
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2/12/13, 09:25 AM
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I wont buy german or japanese. I have no reason to buy them because ford is keeping me happy. I do have some moral views on the matter like Charlie and Al. I really have wanted a M3 for a while but MY money gets spent locally when ever I can. I am also sick of hearing how the korean auto makers and germans make car here in the US now... Thats only kind of true because in the end the money is shipped off to asia or Europe. Its like the illegals we have running around that people say "they pay taxes and pay back in" when they send more then 80% of the money back to mexico. They are a hole in the side of our ship(The USA) and even small hole sink great ships if left unattended.
2/12/13, 10:00 AM
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I couldn't care less where the car is being made. I'm not gonna buy a lemon just because it's made in a specific location. If a car company doesn't care about me as a customer (by selling me a lemon), there is no way in hell I would give my hard earned money to that company.
By the way, this has nothing to do with a Ford, I'm talking about auto industry in general. I bought all my vehicles because I thought there were a good buy, not because they were built in a specific country.
By the way, this has nothing to do with a Ford, I'm talking about auto industry in general. I bought all my vehicles because I thought there were a good buy, not because they were built in a specific country.
2/12/13, 10:56 AM
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I test drove one when they first came out ... I didn't find it to be that much fun. Interior was very small and engine felt really underpowered.
2/12/13, 01:44 PM
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PS, when's the SS due out on the showroom floor, or at least the autoshow circuit?
2/12/13, 09:10 PM
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I think it doesn't look that bad, in a late 90's/early 2000's kind of way. Waiting for Chevy to positively muck up the looks of this car with the "Camaro-inspired" taillights that have been infecting the rest of their models recently. Probably also throw in some unpainted vents ala ZL-1/C7.
2/12/13, 09:15 PM
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I'll take any '69 chevelle, actually considered buying one a couple years ago ( 2008 I think)
2/12/13, 09:16 PM
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Bailout schmailout. Get over it already. The Germans killed the Jews but nobody's hating on VW anymore. I'm just happy to see the Big 3 still kicking. GM still makes a few great vehicles. Ford still makes a few great vehicles. Chrysler still makes something. Greedy executives will do shameful things. Don't hate on an American iconic company because of a few ****s in suits. Blame Big Oil if you have to blame anyone for the crisis a few years back.
And **** the UAW!
And **** the ***** too!
2/12/13, 10:55 PM
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End of rant.
