lambertsonic
New member
That car is a bit too much for me . You can also see that it shares styling cues from the Pontiac g8 and gto . Good on gm for coming up with a car to compete against other full size Rwd performance sedan .
Chevy SS unveiled!
- Thread starter Dadfernando
- Start date
BKamp613
New member
The new Impalas are sharp. Saw a top end one at the dealer the other week...
Last edited:
ecohauler
New member
Yep, if only there were some way to avoid paying the extra $7k for that blue and white checkerboard. The Dodge Charger is in the price range, but no manual trans.
Of course, if you're just tired of being pulled around by the tire with the least traction, you can go AWD and get a Subaru Impreza. The base model's engine is still really decent, 5-speed manual, comes in way under budget, gets ~35MPG highway, weighs in at 2900 lbs. That's what I'd end up settling for, personally. It was the runner-up in my car shopping, but I was on a budget and wanted the Sonic's superior gas mileage. As you've seen, it's pretty impossible to beat if you want something that powers the rear wheels.
TheLorax
New member
Yeah I considered a subaru but the WRX gets ****ty gas mileage, has high insurance rates, and was at the upper end of my price range. I did consider a base model but I guess the sonic won for the superior gas mileage, with a tune it's faster and I paid 14 instead of 19 for it.
I do wish they'd make the chargers with a manual. I actually like big sedans but I refuse to drive a boring sloshamatic.
I'd settle for a FWD V6 Camry in a heartbeat if they'd put a manual in them. V6 camry's run the quarter in 14.0 flat and I've always liked toyota's.
Last edited:
joe truck driver
New member
huh what
thought this was about a Sonic SS. what about a 245 horse 2 liter shoehorned into the sonic hatch striped down model. lighter and more powerful....that makes a good RS. add in another 100 horse and a few frills .....that's a good SS. as stable as the Sonic seems to be, add electronics and some sticky tires, It should toast a GTI or WRX (maybe not an STI but...). I had a WRX....I love it. stay out of the throttle and some fuel mileage can be had. nail it and It went. great in snow as well. my second run to 130:banana: and I decided to sell it to keep my license..it was just to easy to get there..... so back to Sonics. my idea would still elevate the price past 20,000 but maybe shy of 30,000.
thought this was about a Sonic SS. what about a 245 horse 2 liter shoehorned into the sonic hatch striped down model. lighter and more powerful....that makes a good RS. add in another 100 horse and a few frills .....that's a good SS. as stable as the Sonic seems to be, add electronics and some sticky tires, It should toast a GTI or WRX (maybe not an STI but...). I had a WRX....I love it. stay out of the throttle and some fuel mileage can be had. nail it and It went. great in snow as well. my second run to 130:banana: and I decided to sell it to keep my license..it was just to easy to get there..... so back to Sonics. my idea would still elevate the price past 20,000 but maybe shy of 30,000.
Last edited:
jmwarren85
Member
That's exactly what it is. Down here in the land of Aus, all rear wheel drives we send you are just commodores.
Just different trim levels and generations.
brownbear64
New member
Just saw an SS where I work today. I don't know what to think of it especially after seeing it in person, but it grumbles nicely. Nothing fancy or special, but a decent looking car to say the least. I'm just in love with my little hatch
