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"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 04/21/2014 at 00:05 • Filed to: None

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Have some of the General's finest sports trucks.

My dad should've bought one of these instead of what he did.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 00:14

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If you wanted a sports truck that was true to the category and not an Escalade in sheep's clothing... Why not this?

Especially with an LS2!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 04/21/2014 at 00:17

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That can't tow a trailer or be used practically, as a truck. Plus 2 seats only.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 00:19

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At least it's a sports truck with a sports engine, though - made for spirited driving. An SS badge slapped onto a Silverado without sporting credentials? Puh-leease! I could just buy an Escalade for that money! Heck, even an HD! Taking care of my towing/practical duties there.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 04/21/2014 at 00:22

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At least the Silverado doesn't look like some ghastly blob that's "supposed to look like a custom classic" The Silverado looks menacing the SSR looks... well, ugly as sin.

M54B30 > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 04/21/2014 at 00:26

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you posted a pic of an SSR by accident. If you meant to post a pic of an SSR and can't understand why people would want a Silverado SS over it then...well... I dunno what to tell you. Make an appointment for an eye exam.

M54B30 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 00:27

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my wife's supervisor has a Traiblazer SS and I get so jealous. A mechanic at my last shop has a Silverado SS then bought a Rumble Bee Ram to accompany it.

People I know have good taste in cars

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > M54B30 04/21/2014 at 00:28

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I would forgive its horrendous looks for the mere fact that, well, I'm not driving an Escalade which is on a similar level of shame.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 00:28

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While the SS can't technically be sporty. I don't want to drop serious $$$ on a lie... Might as well overhaul a 454 SS!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > M54B30 04/21/2014 at 00:29

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Someone up the street from me has a Black/Silver two tone Trailblazer SS. My dad has a friend who has a Silverado SS. I still wish he would've bought the SS instead of his lifted one.

M54B30 > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 04/21/2014 at 00:34

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one day they'll make a tasteful escalade, but it'll be the last one ever - no rappers or drug dealers or wannabe thugs would ever buy one. Sales would be to the occasional 60 year old white guy in Florida and a few others. The new ones are nice, just wish they'd go easier on the chrome.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 04/21/2014 at 00:37

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My dad had a 454 SS, and test drove an 04 SS before buying his truck. He said from a performance perspective, they drove damn near the same. He also drove an SSR for shits and grins. Worst thing he's ever driven he said. Too heavy, and the interior was too cramped. And the SS didn't cost much more than a fully loaded Silverado, and you got more power from it.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 00:40

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I wouldn't mind a 454 SS as a secondary truck. There's just one problem.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > M54B30 04/21/2014 at 01:07

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I'm confused as to where he's getting the Escalade thing from. I understand that it's a GMT 800 truck, which also underpins the Escalade, and has the 6.0 V8 that the Escalade has. But, its not nearly as gaudy as an Escalade or as unpractical. Calling it an Escalade is just... Dumb.

ly2v8-Brian > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 08:32

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How about a Buick sport Tank Destroyer.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > ly2v8-Brian 04/21/2014 at 08:37

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Hooray, explosives!

ly2v8-Brian > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 08:39

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They could run at about 60mph

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > ly2v8-Brian 04/21/2014 at 08:46

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Hooray, fast explosives! That could also plow through a house.

quarterlifecrisis > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 09:29

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Had a TBSS for almost 2 years. Modded it and traded it in on the Vette. The Vette is more fun, but the TBSS was by far cooler. Much much much cooler.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > quarterlifecrisis 04/21/2014 at 09:35

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Since the first time I ever saw one in person I've wanted one. It's a shame there aren't that many of them around. They just scream cool.

quarterlifecrisis > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/21/2014 at 10:34

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I'd buy another in a heartbeat. I'd buy mine back in a heartbeat...especially if the guy that ended up with it actually did do the blown LS7 swap he talked about.

It was great for what it was. Fast as shit in a straight line, and could tow, and could haul people and stuff in large quantities.

DMANbluesfreak > quarterlifecrisis 04/21/2014 at 10:47

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Sell the vette and buy a TBSS then. Duh!

quarterlifecrisis > DMANbluesfreak 04/21/2014 at 10:53

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Shuddup Derek. We'll see where I move next...