Trouble deciding.... - Page 3

Truck Norris · 12-27-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

Not terribly. The AWD of the SHO is just a bonus.

I heard the Fusion has more roomy interior then the SHO, but I'd say the Chevy SS is the best on the short list you provided unless you can afford the Model S you mentioned you test drove.

Are you an American only car buyer because I think there are better options out there for the $50,000 the SS would cost you after tax and license fees.

G-Oil Guy · 12-27-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

I heard the Fusion has more roomy interior then the SHO, but I'd say the Chevy SS is the best on the short list you provided unless you can afford the Model S you mentioned you test drove.

Are you an American only car buyer because I think there are better options out there for the $50,000 the SS would cost you after tax and license fees.

I get a discount through work if I buy a Ford or Chevy.

If I decide on the Model S that would be a year or so out in order to have a ton of saving.

Also I test drove the new Fusion when it came out. While nice, I didn't care for the center stack...holy jebus talk about a LOT of buttons.

tones2SS · 12-27-2013, 05:20 PM

Too funny, because I have been doing some "internet shopping"the last couple of months looking to possibly replace my daily driver truck a well. (If I do, it won't be till early summer.)
If snow and winter weather isn't a problem for you, I would go Chevy SS all day long. Other than that, the SHO is ballsy. I am very interested towards the 2014 awd SHO and have been doing research on it. It's a really nice car. Looks great inside and out and moves out pretty good for a V6.

G-Oil Guy · 12-27-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

Too funny, because I have been doing some "internet shopping"the last couple of months looking to possibly replace my daily driver truck a well. (If I do, it won't be till early summer.)
If snow and winter weather isn't a problem for you, I would go Chevy SS all day long. Other than that, the SHO is ballsy. I am very interested towards the 2014 awd SHO and have been doing research on it. It's a really nice car. Looks great inside and out and moves out pretty good for a V6.

Yea I like the way its styled over the rest of the Tauruses. I just wish they would offer the "aluminum" accent trims on the other models cause then I'd be perfectly happy to get one of the lower trims. But the styling on the SHO and those seats are just the absolute musts if you're going to own it.

We do get a fair bit of snow but I think the SS would be able to handle it just fine. Our streets are very well maintained.

tones2SS · 12-29-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

Yea I like the way its styled over the rest of the Tauruses. I just wish they would offer the "aluminum" accent trims on the other models cause then I'd be perfectly happy to get one of the lower trims. But the styling on the SHO and those seats are just the absolute musts if you're going to own it.
We do get a fair bit of snow but I think the SS would be able to handle it just fine. Our streets are very well maintained.

Yeah,.....if you don't get much snow, I would go Chevy SS all day long.
The awd SHO with the performance pack is the way I would go. I don't need the navigation and moonroof and other "driver assist" stuff. I'd rather spend my money on performance mods than those items.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Number 3 · 12-29-2013, 12:41 PM

First, I'm not sure you can get an LTZ and the ECO powertrain. There is an LS ECO and an LT ECO. 1LTZ comes with the 2.5L Ecotec and 2LTZ has the 3.6L V6.

2nd, I wouldn't get anything with the old 2.4L 4 banger. ECO powertrain or not.

3rd, SS is RWD only and check the tires, they may be summer only. If they are you'll need to change them every winter.

G-Oil Guy · 12-29-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

First, I'm not sure you can get an LTZ and the ECO powertrain. There is an LS ECO and an LT ECO. 1LTZ comes with the 2.5L Ecotec and 2LTZ has the 3.6L V6.

2nd, I wouldn't get anything with the old 2.4L 4 banger. ECO powertrain or not.

3rd, SS is RWD only and check the tires, they may be summer only. If they are you'll need to change them every winter.

I wasn't saying an LTZ with an ECO powertrain I was saying either the Impala LT ECO OR the 1LTZ

Number 3 · 12-29-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

I wasn't saying an LTZ with an ECO powertrain I was saying either the Impala LT ECO OR the 1LTZ

Ahhhh got it.

SlingShot · 12-29-2013, 03:07 PM

I've got a ZL1 and have a SS in transit somewhere between the U.S. and AU. The fit and finish is awesome, and like the ZL1 just about everything is standard. The only options are a sunroof and full size spare. The car handles like a Camaro SS with a little softer ride and performance just as good.

Thrillz · 12-29-2013, 03:59 PM

None of the above. Dodge charger hands down. You can get it with 3 different motor choice's and with awd. Its drives and feels like a muscle car but it has 4 doors. The days of dodge building unreliable cars with ugly interiors are long long gone.

tones2SS · 12-29-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillz

None of the above. Dodge charger hands down. You can get it with 3 different motor choice's and with awd. Its drives and feels like a muscle car but it has 4 doors. The days of dodge building unreliable cars with ugly interiors are long long gone.

The SRT Charger is awesome. Dodge needs to offer that in awd.

Scrappy Doo · 12-29-2013, 09:36 PM

I know it's not on the list, but what about an explorer sport? Has the ecoboost, AWD, and more room than the sho.

Realist · 12-30-2013, 11:48 AM

I really like the styling of the Buick Regal GS and they just started offering it in all wheel drive in 2014. Only offer a 2.0 turbo but probably ok fuel mile with a tad of performance. No on the SS if only Rwd, SHO looks nice and would be my choice of your finalists.

G-Oil Guy · 01-05-2014, 09:49 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on the Chrysler 300S?

I test drove a charger SXT Plus over the weekend and like the way it drove (And really liked the fuel efficiency) but didn't like the available options on the car.

The 300 is essentially the same and the S model allows you to get a nice red leather interior and go all out on options for basically the same price as an LTZ Impala and way less than the SHO and SS

12-27-2013, 05:20 PM	#31
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,096	Too funny, because I have been doing some "internet shopping"the last couple of months looking to possibly replace my daily driver truck a well. (If I do, it won't be till early summer.) If snow and winter weather isn't a problem for you, I would go Chevy SS all day long. Other than that, the SHO is ballsy. I am very interested towards the 2014 awd SHO and have been doing research on it. It's a really nice car. Looks great inside and out and moves out pretty good for a V6. __________________

12-29-2013, 12:41 PM	#34
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	First, I'm not sure you can get an LTZ and the ECO powertrain. There is an LS ECO and an LT ECO. 1LTZ comes with the 2.5L Ecotec and 2LTZ has the 3.6L V6. 2nd, I wouldn't get anything with the old 2.4L 4 banger. ECO powertrain or not. 3rd, SS is RWD only and check the tires, they may be summer only. If they are you'll need to change them every winter. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

12-29-2013, 03:07 PM	#37
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I've got a ZL1 and have a SS in transit somewhere between the U.S. and AU. The fit and finish is awesome, and like the ZL1 just about everything is standard. The only options are a sunroof and full size spare. The car handles like a Camaro SS with a little softer ride and performance just as good. __________________

12-29-2013, 03:59 PM	#38
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	None of the above. Dodge charger hands down. You can get it with 3 different motor choice's and with awd. Its drives and feels like a muscle car but it has 4 doors. The days of dodge building unreliable cars with ugly interiors are long long gone. Attached Images __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

01-05-2014, 09:49 PM	#42
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Anyone have any thoughts on the Chrysler 300S? I test drove a charger SXT Plus over the weekend and like the way it drove (And really liked the fuel efficiency) but didn't like the available options on the car. The 300 is essentially the same and the S model allows you to get a nice red leather interior and go all out on options for basically the same price as an LTZ Impala and way less than the SHO and SS __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

12-29-2013, 09:36 PM	#40
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I know it's not on the list, but what about an explorer sport? Has the ecoboost, AWD, and more room than the sho.

12-30-2013, 11:48 AM	#41
Realist Drives: 69 Project X2 & 80 Project Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs/SW MI Posts: 1,182	I really like the styling of the Buick Regal GS and they just started offering it in all wheel drive in 2014. Only offer a 2.0 turbo but probably ok fuel mile with a tad of performance. No on the SS if only Rwd, SHO looks nice and would be my choice of your finalists.