2014 Chevrolet SS: $55,170?

"SonorousSpeedJoe" (SonorousSpeedJoe)
11/19/2013 at 23:15 • Filed to: 2014 Chevrolet SS, Chevrolet

It's good to see dealers listing the 2014 Chevrolet SS, but... I don't think that the sunroof and spare wheel/tire kit (if equipped) are worth an $8k ADM.

DISCUSSION (13)

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > SonorousSpeedJoe
11/19/2013 at 23:18

I am not as excited about this as I was for the G8. Maybe its the curvier front and rear fascias, maybe it's the lack of a manual. I just can't get excited about it.

iaintafraidofnoghost > SonorousSpeedJoe
11/19/2013 at 23:20

It's weird this for some reason reminds me of the Pontiac G8 GT, but even 7 years old the G8 is still gorgeous and better looking.

oldirtybootz > SonorousSpeedJoe
11/19/2013 at 23:21

It doesn't look as good as the G8, doesn't offer a manual, and costs too much. I'll take a Charger R/T or 300C please.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > oldirtybootz
11/19/2013 at 23:23

But those also don't have manuals

iaintafraidofnoghost > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
11/19/2013 at 23:31

Seems I wasn't alone with the G8 thought process haha

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > iaintafraidofnoghost
11/19/2013 at 23:35

I think the G8 also has some nostalgia factor in the sense that it, and the rest of Pontiac, died young with one last hurrah. At least stateside.

oldirtybootz > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/19/2013 at 23:52

Yeah, but...

Charger R/T - $30,495
Charger R/T Plus - $32,495
Charger R/T Road and Track - $34,495
Charger R/T Max - $36,995
Chrysler 300C - $36,545

Chevrolet SS - $43,475

Charger SRT8 Super Bee - $44,385
Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core - $45,900
Charger SRT8 - $47,385
Chrysler 300 SRT8 Premium - $49,900

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
11/20/2013 at 03:27

The thing that no one seems to grasp with the newer, "less-attractive" styling, is that it's just in-line with the current Commodore, just as the G8 was. The G8 was a VE generation, and the SS is a VF generation. Check out the Holdens, and see that the new styling is softer on them, also.

Anyways, /rant.

Diehard > oldirtybootz
11/20/2013 at 08:21

Why list all differences in prices without comparing features and options?

quarterlifecrisis > SonorousSpeedJoe
11/20/2013 at 09:16

I really would consider one of these in a couple years, but the lack of a manual is really offputting to me, at least right now, coupled with where I live/drive and all that fun stuff. I've thought really strongly about ditching the Vette and getting a G8 GXP, but as rare as they are, I kind of think I would feel bad letting it sit outside and putting 20k a year on it.

Which is why I started looking at used CTS-V's. Again. Maybe next year...

oldirtybootz > Diehard
11/20/2013 at 10:15

Well 1) because laziness, 2) because Google exists, and 3) because I figured I made my point.

An R/T Max or 300C gives you all the luxury trimmings and 370hp for about $7k less than a base SS, or you could spend a little more and get the 470hp SRT8s. I would go for an R/T Road and Track or a Super Bee.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > jdrgoat - Ponticrack?
11/20/2013 at 10:59

So what? I get that. I know what non US cars look like. I didn't like the G8 cause it was a Holden with a different grille. I liked its styling regardless of where it came from. And I dislike this styling regardless of where it came from, nor do I have to like it. It's no different than liking one car but disliking it after a facelift.

/counter-rant

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
11/21/2013 at 02:49

True, you're right. I have just seen so many people think that they made it uglier to be a Chevrolet without seeing the whole picture. I like the sharper looks of the VE, also. I'm just convinced that this needs to be given a chance as it is an improved version.

Secretly I'm seriously lamenting the lack of the man-pedal.