by "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
Published 04/15/2017 at 15:41
by "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
Published 04/15/2017 at 15:41
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Chevy SSR in the wild. Hnnnnnnng. I know these things are objectively crap because SUV platform, not fast enough, not useful as a truck, etc, blah blah blah. But I love them.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
04/15/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 1
Now it’s only the second worst!
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
04/15/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 0
Can they tow light loads? I forgot about those, it might be just what I need for a fun car/Jet Ski tow vehicle.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
04/15/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 1
I used to know where a yellow one lived. I think it was a student based on the complex and the fact I don’t see it anymore
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
04/15/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 0
Even though it is based on the Trailblazer that can tow up to something like 7000 lb, IIRC the tow rating on the SSR was much lower like 2,500. I’ve seen a few photos of them with trailers, but mostly little utility ones. A pair of jet skis seems possible. A boat not. Another fun option but with a fixed roof is the Trailblazer SS with the 6.0L that can town something like 6,000.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
04/15/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 1
I’ve got my fast car I’m looking for topless fun, but I’m tired of having to bum a truck every time I want to put my ski in the water. I’ve been trying to find a Dakota convertible but those are rare and pretty old at this point. I forgot the SSR existed and that got me thinking.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
04/15/2017 at 16:33, STARS: 1
It has to be one of the most polarizingly styled cars ever. I have heard they are horrible drives and all kinds of wobbly through the chassis.
"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
04/15/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 2
The big problem with those is parts availability. GM has killed a lot of parts exclusive to them. In past year had customers wanting heater hoses, rear wheel and intake duct that were gone. So those vehicles were no longer perfect collectors cars after they made Mcgyvered repairs. I think the one guy had to buy a complete set of aftermarket wheels. Could find nothing on a forum. Its becoming a vehicle that you need a second as a parts car if you want to have a perfect one. We have one at our dealership that came from auction. Took forever to find some pieces. BTW, no heater controls for them anywhere now except eBay and they are big money.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
04/15/2017 at 16:58, STARS: 0
Dakota production was like 2,000 and its older so yeah pretty rare. GM actually sold 20,000+ SSR’s.... but check out Daves comment below apparently parts are getting scarce already.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
04/15/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 0
So you are saying if you want one and don’t care about resale, find one already modified.
"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
04/15/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 0
Or if you don’t care about resale figure you may have to make some parts, buy used or adapt parts from other vehicles. If you did you likely wouldn’t be the only one.