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bassdog Enthusiast

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I can't wait to see one up close.

 

The only thing I would change is to have an otion for a 5 or 6 speed tranny...this truck/car should be driven  :D

 

 

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So it's going to come with the 5.3 and not the 6.0? I knew GM would do that, chicken out on the bigger engine.

Perhaps they're saving the performance for the Silverado SS?

 

I still love the SSR!! I can't wait to see one in person. Too bad a test drive is probably a few years away. I bet they won't let anyone test drive them unless they buy it.

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It looks great. I alread have two on order and will be receiving some of the first ones. The new aluminum engine sounds almost identical to the vette motor escept detuned for trucks. It should be a sweet ride and a sweet truck to do some mods too  :D

 

Question, what frame are they using? I remember before it is based on the new trailblaizer/envoy frame an suspension? Correct? thanks

 

Michael

DigUout Senior Enthusiast

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The new Truck Trend had a great write up on the SSR.  They seemed impressed.  Be interesting how it finally rolls off the line.  I can't see it being as popular as the PT Cruiser among retro fans, but I'm sure we'll see a bunch on the road!

General Lee 01 Senior Enthusiast

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You're right Dig', it's too extreme for them PT cruiser people. :D

 

I'm sure the popularity of the SSR will come from the guys who miss the Camaro.

 

I'd love to have one, but like bassdog said, it needs a Manual Transmition.

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