BRZ vs Chevy SS

[Jimbo]

Even though it's not in the same class of car as the BRZ/FR-S the new Chevy SS looks really good. It's good to see GM coming back and producing cars for the enthusiast.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by KaliKev

A Chevy?

Nope. A Holden Commodore...

[sho220]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Even though it's not in the same class of car as the BRZ/FR-S the new Chevy SS looks really good. It's good to see GM coming back and producing cars for the enthusiast.

If it's a Holden Commodore, is GM really producing it?

[HunterGreene]

*yawn* Let me know if they ever bring something like/better than the Cobalt SS back.

[was385]

Originally Posted by sho220

If it's a Holden Commodore, is GM really producing it?

Maybe I don't understand the question, but Holden is GM's Australian subsidiary I believe. It's essentially the same car with some cosmetic changes for the US market.

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by Razz

Pre judgement.
None of you even opened up the link and read it.

Shows how ignorant you guys are.

That's one great looking Acura TSX! Looks like Chevy hired the Chinese for design of this guy!

[Dadhawk]

If I was in the market for a 4 door, I would consider it (I'm not, nor probably will never be again in this life since the kids are practically out of the house). I think this one is too heavy and two utilitarian for my tastes though.

Besides, to me an "SS" will always be either a Camaro or a Chevelle and this is neither.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

If I was in the market for a 4 door, I would consider it (I'm not, nor probably will never be again in this life since the kids are practically out of the house). I think this one is too heavy and two utilitarian for my tastes though.

Besides, to me an "SS" will always be either a Camaro or a Chevelle and this is neither.

^This--AMEN

[mpicher]

Troll...

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

^This--AMEN

Chevy so needs to revive the Chevelle, and make it its light weight "Corn Rocket". One Cruze size with a '72 retro look would be perfect I think.

[catharsis]

OP do you realize that this car had already been on the market? It's just a rebadged pontiac g8. I sense a very strong bias coming from you.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by sho220

If it's a Holden Commodore, is GM really producing it?

Uhhh...yeah, Holden is GM. Has been since the 1930s.

Also, there was more to the "SS" name than Camaros and Chevelles.

The Impala SS and Nova SS were awesome cars back in the day (early to mid 60s).

And yes, it's going to be similar to the Pontiac G8, which was a really nice larger car and perhaps one of the best Pontiacs ever. But the real news is the next-generation Commodore which will be coming along in a few years. That is going to be significantly lighter and more sporty. That will be the car to make a difference.

-Jim

[Tbomb 25]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

*yawn* Let me know if they ever bring something like/better than the Cobalt SS back.

Im pretty sure the Colbalt SS 08+ would spank the twins on any course even though they were fwd they only weighed 2900 pounds and were monster performers...actually the best FWD track performer besides the Renault Trophy...

[Turbowned]

That's it? "SS". That's the name? Real original, Chevrolet. Why would they name their car after a trim level??

I'm glad Chevy will be introducing a RWD sedan; it should've happened years ago! The Impala and Monte Carlo were eventually supposed to become RWD again, but they just said "f*** it" and put big V8's in the FWD cars instead. So lame!

Now, if Chevrolet were to bring back the Kappa platform (a la Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky) and offer an actual MX-5/FR-S/BRZ competitor, THAT would be worth comparing!! I quite liked the Solstice GXP and so did a lot of people... go figure, GM makes a good sports car and then tanks shortly thereafter...