finally got an SS in at work!! - Page 13

Slapshot · 01-28-2014, 01:36 PM

I'd so much rather have this.

Realist · 01-29-2014, 12:17 PM

Beautiful color on the outside, not liking the dash done in it from what I see. I understand where your coming off since you have not driven an S8.

lrdvadr · 02-09-2014, 11:11 AM

My SS was built 01/15/2014, and shipped out of Adelaide,AU on 02/01/2014. Freighter presently on way to next port of call (Yokohama). Will arrive at port of Benicia (California) sometime in March. I am looking forward to the day it enters my garage to take its place with my other two SS's from different generations. I think it makes for a nice grouping.

supasport · 02-09-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Slapshot

I'd so much rather have this.

wow that looks hot!

drdivo · 02-09-2014, 12:52 PM

Took my 'Maro in for its first oil change on Friday. The dealer had two Chevrolet SS on hand; one red and one black. I asked them if I could drive the red one while my car was in the lube shop.

It was a cold (by Houston standards) and wet day. For a region that has more annual rainfall than Seattle, it's astonishing how badly people drive when there's a hint of dampness.

Anyway.

When I got myself situated in the driver's seat, I noticed right away how much visibility there is. Steering wheel feels great. Driving position is, of course, far more upright.

Terrific acceleration and response. Handling is balanced and easy. Awesome brakes.

But..

$46K and no Homelink?

The new Driver Information Center (which is, I think, also in the 2014 Camaro) is pretty, but much slower. The full color HUD is also pretty, but again - much slower. Some distortion in the HUD display, which is weird.

I love the accident avoidance technology. Wish my '13 2LT RS had it. The Bose Centerpoint stereo is VERY nice.

Still, I hadn't driven off of the dealer's lot with it when I was completely sure that I had made the right choice buying my Camaro.

It's an awesome car. It's doubly awesome that it's a Chevrolet. It bodes very well for future Chevrolets, including the new Camaro. But, it's not a car that I'd buy now that I've driven it.

KMPrenger · 02-09-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapshot

I'd so much rather have this.

That is awesome! Rims and that front chin are killer! Wonder if those wheels are available for purchase? I did a short amount of "googling" and didn't come up with anything.

shaffe · 02-10-2014, 01:20 PM

Saw the SS in person at the auto show. Interior is awesome, just killer.

Exterior...is just meh. My wife asked if it was a Malibu or Impala, and she knows a decent amount about cars. I honestly think a lot of people thought it was a Malibu or Impala, good thing they had it over by the Camaro and Corvette to try and push that it is a performance car

Thrillz · 02-10-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

I still like sleepers. One the pluses and minuses of owning a ZL1 is it gets attention everywhere I drive her, which sometimes I really would like to be not noticed. I cherish flying under the radar most of the time and I do not need attention the general public for affirmation on my car or truck purchase. That being said, I am human and I do get a little smile in watching how my cars get attention.

I never really could wrap my head around the sleeper thing. I want a car that looks fast and drives fast. The Taurus SHO in the 90's is one car that comes to mind that did this but that car was ugly as hell. But if sleeper is the direction people want the Chevy SS has it in spades.

SlingShot · 02-10-2014, 08:08 PM

Mine has finally arrived in California, and should be delivered by the end of the month.

02-09-2014, 11:11 AM	#171
lrdvadr Mechanically Challenged Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Brickyard Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach Island, New Jersey Posts: 30	My SS was built 01/15/2014, and shipped out of Adelaide,AU on 02/01/2014. Freighter presently on way to next port of call (Yokohama). Will arrive at port of Benicia (California) sometime in March. I am looking forward to the day it enters my garage to take its place with my other two SS's from different generations. I think it makes for a nice grouping. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS LE Convertible Brickyard 400 Car #2, GM Build #96, SLP Build #38 1996 BBB Impala SS 2014 Phantom Black Metallic Chevy SS Performance Sedan

02-09-2014, 12:52 PM	#173
drdivo DrDivo Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 62 View My Garage	Took my 'Maro in for its first oil change on Friday. The dealer had two Chevrolet SS on hand; one red and one black. I asked them if I could drive the red one while my car was in the lube shop. It was a cold (by Houston standards) and wet day. For a region that has more annual rainfall than Seattle, it's astonishing how badly people drive when there's a hint of dampness. Anyway. When I got myself situated in the driver's seat, I noticed right away how much visibility there is. Steering wheel feels great. Driving position is, of course, far more upright. Terrific acceleration and response. Handling is balanced and easy. Awesome brakes. But.. $46K and no Homelink? The new Driver Information Center (which is, I think, also in the 2014 Camaro) is pretty, but much slower. The full color HUD is also pretty, but again - much slower. Some distortion in the HUD display, which is weird. I love the accident avoidance technology. Wish my '13 2LT RS had it. The Bose Centerpoint stereo is VERY nice. Still, I hadn't driven off of the dealer's lot with it when I was completely sure that I had made the right choice buying my Camaro. It's an awesome car. It's doubly awesome that it's a Chevrolet. It bodes very well for future Chevrolets, including the new Camaro. But, it's not a car that I'd buy now that I've driven it. __________________ Best regards, DrDivo

02-10-2014, 08:08 PM	#177
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Mine has finally arrived in California, and should be delivered by the end of the month. __________________

01-28-2014, 01:36 PM	#169
Slapshot Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 167	I'd so much rather have this.

01-29-2014, 12:17 PM	#170
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,157	Beautiful color on the outside, not liking the dash done in it from what I see. I understand where your coming off since you have not driven an S8.

02-10-2014, 01:20 PM	#175
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,038	Saw the SS in person at the auto show. Interior is awesome, just killer. Exterior...is just meh. My wife asked if it was a Malibu or Impala, and she knows a decent amount about cars. I honestly think a lot of people thought it was a Malibu or Impala, good thing they had it over by the Camaro and Corvette to try and push that it is a performance car