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This is why I am at a cross-road with the sedans (not really but in concept I am). The 'SS is excellent...let's stop beating around the bush. For my needs, its too much car. The 'SS would be subject to daily driving, not have the benefit of being covered 24-7, would have to return decent gas mileage, and be expendable in nature. The 'SS costs too much for me to use it casually, and I could not stand to drive it in the rain, sleet, snow, etc. This is where my current Malibu excels: Great interior, great ride, creature comforts, good gas mileage, excellent condition, etc. etc. etc.

For what GM asks for the 'SS, it should be at the level of the Charger SRT. It is, except in HP, and IMO its outer appearance guise. The Charger has a great front end, scoops, paint and great power. I feel that the 'SS could've benefited with better wheels, and a bump in power with the LT1. I can overlook a deficit of 30 HP, but 70 hp at nearly the same price and an appearance deficit is a bit much. I get it that Holden is closing out; It just leaves a lot to be desired.

Chevy and GM will need to get out of the old think of eliminating cars, and focus on both the new and traditional. Introduce new and current models, but don't toss out models that work but need development. The old think hurt Chevy with the Trailblazers: Think of what a modern TBSS could have been?? It is kind of hurting them with the Chevy SS, as it is on the cuff of the Charger; The Charger can't knock out the Chevy, but the Chevy can't knock out the Charger either. Chevy and GM needs to concentrate on their strengths, and reinforce their models, not eliminate them.