[RenegadeXR]

These cars are good sleepers. If I saw one of these on the road even after reading this thread, my mind would probably go elsewhere and it would blur into obscurity and look like any other car on the road. That is, unless it tried to race me. Aussies should recognize this pretty easily though.

[Johnman]

When I clicked on this thread, I thought I was going to see a Camaro SS. But it's partially Chevy's fault for the dubious decision to name a car after trim level. It's like if Dodge simply named a car an "R/T", or if Ford called a car just a "GT" (oh wait..Ford did).

[avalonandl]

Congrats, I have the earlier version and love it. Pontiac G8 GT.

[ssrs2lt]

Tricked me thought camaro ss lol..sweet car congrats

[Techn9cian805]

Originally Posted by Johnman

When I clicked on this thread, I thought I was going to see a Camaro SS. But it's partially Chevy's fault for the dubious decision to name a car after trim level. It's like if Dodge simply named a car an "R/T", or if Ford called a car just a "GT" (oh wait..Ford did).

well, technically its called Sports Sedan. its not exactly named after the Super Sport trim.

[Raven87]

Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

well, technically its called Sports Sedan. its not exactly named after the Super Sport trim.

Yes, it is a Sports Sedan but the moniker 'SS' was an intentional reference to the Super Sport/SS badge as well.

[Eric SS]

Thanks all! And I have to admit my title was intentionally a tad misleading. I drove it and fell in love with it. If the 1LE was available on the 2SS, I would have waited. But after driving this with al the creature comforts I decided I wanted them and me already have a coupe so this made sense.

[Eric SS]

Originally Posted by 20171LE

Nice car.
What transmission? (I assume "auto" meant it's an automatic.)
How much did you pay before taxes and tags?

Good luck with it.

Yes auto. Paid $47,481 +TTL. Sticker was $50,270 I think. It had both the available options. Sunroof and full spare. No lease available though so I had to buy it. I'm probably keep it forever anyway

[SuperSound]

Congrats Eric! Now we need a review from you after you have drove it a week.

[RenegadeXR]

By the way, has anybody actually successfully rebadged these as a Holden? I think the Commodore has a nicer grill. Besides that, I don't see any real differences.

Slightly off-topic, but I really wish they brought the Ute to the USA officially as an El Camino, although some people are converting old Pontiacs to unofficially bring the car state side, they aren't as nice as the newest models which I think are actually based off the Commodore too.

http://www.lefthandutes.com/
http://www.holden.com.au/cars/ute/range/ss

[BRMike]

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

By the way, has anybody actually successfully rebadged these as a Holden? I think the Commodore has a nicer grill. Besides that, I don't see any real differences.

Slightly off-topic, but I really wish they brought the Ute to the USA officially as an El Camino, although some people are converting old Pontiacs to unofficially bring the car state side, they aren't as nice as the newest models which I think are actually based off the Commodore too.

http://www.lefthandutes.com/
http://www.holden.com.au/cars/ute/range/ss

Yes. Many have done the exterior conversion. I've seen a handful of GTO's converted as well (to Monaro).

[bpang1234]

I like it...if I needed another people hauler I would get that but I have a Subaru for that job.

[Thor142]

Originally Posted by Explit Player

Sweeeeet man. Those cars are rare, it'll be worth something in the future, I'd keep it low miles and baby it... But then again... It's a great toy to have every day! You got a great 1LE replacement for sure!


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Not unless he's 20 and lives to be 80.

Enjoy the new car. Drive the snot out of it. YOLO

[Zeke.Malvo]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

It's a Holden Commodore, just like my G8 GT. I thought they had one of the biggest interior room for any 4 door sedan. I've sat in one and it was identical to our G8.

I just double checked, and yes, it is basically the same car. The interiors are kinda tight considering they are a "full size". Full size just doesn't mean the same that it used to.

Drive an older '96 Impala or a big body Cadillac, and you'll see what full size should be. At work, NOBODY likes the Caprice and how it drives. People find any reason possible to get out of driving them (if they are not in the shop, since the transmissions don't seem to hold up to abuse well either), they are neither comfortable nor fun.