Chevy SSR - Any one have/had one?

[BLACK_CTSV]

Originally Posted by commander112

What about a Trailblazer SS? 400hp, automatic and useful as a SUV. Plus, even with AWD it still tows 6600lbs. Cool truck for less than $40K.

http://www.chevrolet.com/trailblazer/


Mark

Agreed! Pretty cool rig.

[zozmanCTS-V]

Buyers interested in a used SSR should make note of a few changes that have occurred since the vehicle began production. For its first year, the Chevrolet SSR came with a 350-hp, 5.7-liter V8 that struggled to get the heavy SSR moving with any authority. The 6.0-liter unit installed in 2005 and beyond is much more suited to the task. Interior assembly quality improved somewhat during the 2005 model year, which also was the first year the six-speed manual transmission became available. (Source: Edmunds.com)

Randy

[HiTechRV]

Wow that first engine was a 5.7??? I had thought it was the v-8 out of the Trailblazer.

[svassh]

Don't care for the Trailblazers looks and the SS model just reeks of Jeep SRT8 humiliation. Besides my mother drives the GMC version of the Trailblazer.

[Kwhopper89]

Originally Posted by zozmanCTS-V

Buyers interested in a used SSR should make note of a few changes that have occurred since the vehicle began production. For its first year, the Chevrolet SSR came with a 350-hp, 5.7-liter V8 that struggled to get the heavy SSR moving with any authority. The 6.0-liter unit installed in 2005 and beyond is much more suited to the task. Interior assembly quality improved somewhat during the 2005 model year, which also was the first year the six-speed manual transmission became available. (Source: Edmunds.com)

Randy

Hi there - new to this site. I own an SSR and just wated to clear up a couple things. For 03 - 04 the SSR had the 5.3 aluminum engine - in 05 - 06 the 6.0 is the powerplant & a 6-speed option. I have an 03 (wanted a first year release). While the 5.3 isn't a speed demon - it is very responsive. Losts of folks have Superchaged theirs. (Mine is staying stock!)

Mine does NOT leak from the hardtop convertable...

Tows jet skis just fine! Limit is 2500lbs - due to heating issues - not lack of power...

Try to put TWO sets of golf clubs in a 'vette...

Perfect 'bed' for weekend runs - no I don't haul crap in mine (has the full carpet bed and 'strips')

LONG travels are VERY comfortable - 500 to 600 mile drives do not bother my somewhat bad back at all...

5.3 isn't a pig - Chevy does call it a Boulevard Cruiser & thats why I bought it - for sheer speed - the vette is it!

Stock Exhaust note on the 03/04's is better than the 05/06's...

Some roof leaks reported - it is a convert after all...

Head room is not a problem...

Check out www.ssrfanatic.com for bunches of info...

We fanatics have created a pretty neat community - quite a few 'gatherings' - mine is in April in Kingsburg CA - I host a BBQ on a friday - we "display" at a pre-72 car show on Saturday and this year we'll make a Roadster Run to Ragged Point for lunch and a Hwy 1 cruise.

[svassh]

Kwhopper - thanks for the info, just the kind of feedback I was looking for. And welcome to the caddy forums. I'll be sure and check out the SSR site.

[CIWS]

If that's what your Dad wants and has the cash, then he should go for it. His money and his choice for sure.
Personally I think those look nasty and understand why they haven't sold in large numbers despite the engine they now have.

[SuperV_Rob]

Hello,

I am new to this forum but have been a member of the SSR forum since 2004. I had a 2004 automatic and still have a 2005 six speed. I honestly love my "V" which is also a 2005 with the same engine as my SSR because I can put four full size human beings in the vehicle and do long trips. I prefer to drive my SSR with the top down of course because I enjoy the unique appearance of this vehicle and will tell you that I have never been in and out of a gas station without some patron (mostly female) stopping me to talk about the truck. It is a blast to drive and has a ton of curb appeal. If your father wants to relive his youth, this is the vehicle for him.

Warm Regards,

Rob

[OldRoadDawg]

If you have a 2005 'V' you might want to open the hood sometime. Unless someone did an engine swap, there should be an LS6 engine in there, not an LS2, as in your "truck".

[theloanman219]

hahaha call out the new guy!

Welcome! You have to be thick skinned to be here.

And you will notice this is a very old thread.

Gene

[SuperV_Rob]

Any time you hang out with the BIG dawgs, you get thick skinned. I was referencing the 400 HP, 395 FT Pounds of torque specifications. I should be more clear in the future.. Thanks for the welcome!