# Edmunds 2014 Chevy SS Review **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 26, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348 "2013-12-26T09:06:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/21 "2015-01-08T08:21:25Z")
There was one of these ahead of me at a traffic light and I didn’t even give it a second thought at first. I just thought it was another Impala or whatever. I’m sure it’s worth the price / performance if you’re also looking to stay under the radar. ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/22 "2015-01-08T08:23:34Z")
Sure. Most of the time. I think I have just a bit of a broader ownership base to form an opinion with. That’s all. It IS only an opinion, though. Edit: @LZ ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/23 "2015-01-08T08:37:08Z")
> [@sasquatch](#): > > I have never seen one of these in real life. I’m almost convinced that they don’t actually exist I see them every day and confuse them for a Malibu in the garage. I know the G8 was not everyone’s cup of tea design wise, but a little more edge would have help with brand awareness. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/24 "2015-01-08T09:27:06Z")
I’m surprised they added a manual, that’s awesome. the price is right, but i just wish it was lower. I’d buy one of these used. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/25 "2015-01-08T09:49:58Z")
My Holden isn’t from the 80s or 90s, still came with collapsed strut mounts, a fake French stitch for the seat leather that has failed at the drivers side shoulder bolster (that an interior shop told me if it was a real French stitch like they should have used never would have failed), stitching that has failed on the rear seats all along the back window, front radius rod bushing that fail after a couple panic stops and a clutch slave cyl that failed and took the clutch with it (internal to the trans). 2nd gear syncro is pretty bad too but I’ll put that more on me beating on it than GMs fault. 05 with 58k miles. Hope they’re getting better. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/26 "2015-01-08T09:59:15Z")
the platform was likely designed in the late 90s, right? ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/27 "2015-01-08T10:16:34Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > It was all great until I got to the last couple paragraphs. I’m just not sure how big the market is for people looking spend almost 50k on a large sedan with a Chevy badge on the hood. At that price people are looking for a prestige brand as much as they are raw performance and “Chevy” just doesn’t run in the same social circles as BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Cadillac. That demographic doesn’t care that your 50k Chevy is X amount faster than their 50k BMW. > > We’ll see what happens but my prediction is this won’t be a big seller for GM without a bunch of incentives to get it down to the mid to upper 30’s. I agree. They want to compare this to a M5? I don’t care how more faster or amazing this handles or runs. People want to class of a M5 for that price and don’t want a Chevy logo on the hood. I would have never thought these were so expensive when I saw them. The only ones that are competing are the Ford GTs and the Dodge Hell cats. People will go back to domestic power for 50-60k+ for a rare form of a class but no one is going to throw that down on a Chevy. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/28 "2015-01-08T10:17:38Z")
I don’t think people are going I want to spend 100k+ on a M5 then deciding oh hey I will just get the Chevy. I think the idea here is you get similar performance for half the price. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/29 "2015-01-08T11:46:48Z")
Damn these cars are heavy. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/30 "2015-01-08T11:59:17Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > _Chevy builds the E39 M5 that BMW won’t_ > > C/D TEST RESULTS: > > **Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec** > Zero to 100 mph: 10.7 sec > Zero to 150 mph: 31.1 sec > Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.3 sec > **Standing ¼-mile: 13.0 sec @ 111 mph** > Top speed (gov ltd): 160 mph > Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft > **Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.97 g** > C/D observed: 15 mpg Same third party testing: [http://media.caranddriver.com/files/2000-bmw-m5-vs-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-jaguar-xjr-comparison-test-car-and-driverbattle-of-the-best.pdf](http://media.caranddriver.com/files/2000-bmw-m5-vs-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-jaguar-xjr-comparison-test-car-and-driverbattle-of-the-best.pdf) 15 year old M5 Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec Zero to 100 mph: 11.3 sec **Zero to 150 mph: 30.0 sec** **Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.0 sec** Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 108 mph Top speed (gov ltd): 156 mph **Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft** Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g C/D observed: 14 mpg ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/31 "2015-01-08T13:09:02Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I don’t think people are going I want to spend 100k+ on a M5 then deciding oh hey I will just get the Chevy. > > I think the idea here is you get similar performance for half the price. Lol, that would be epic in the BMW dealer. Salesguy: “Hey so what are you looking for?” Me: “I am shopping around. Looking at the M5, CTS-V, and an E63 AMG” Salesguy: “Oh nice.” Me: “Oh yea, and a Chevy” Salesguy: “Get the fuck out of my dealership” ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/32 "2015-01-08T13:13:43Z")
most people shopping for a $60k+ sedan can also afford a $100 sedan… it’s the same user IMHO ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/33 "2015-01-08T13:22:35Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > most people shopping for a $60k+ sedan can also afford a $100 sedan… it’s the same user IMHO Where is there at 60k+ sedan The SS is in the 40s I realize everyone hates GM but fuck they sell $50k+ Kias now - [http://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/k900/2015/experience?story=hello](http://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/k900/2015/experience?story=hello) The Hyundai Genesis sedan is also 50k+ with the V8 There is also a real disconnect on this forum between what new cars actually cost and people stuck on prices from 10 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/34 "2015-01-08T13:52:52Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > There is also a real disconnect on this forum between what new cars actually cost and people stuck on prices from 10 years ago. Also with initial vs used qualities, vehicle weights, etc. That said, these with a stick are starting to grow on me. Minus the exhaust grumble they are total Q-ships and with an LS3 in it, upgrades are cheap and effective :tup: ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/35 "2015-01-08T14:12:53Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Where is there at 60k+ sedan > > The SS is in the 40s ok, so I checked and the are a little cheaper than I remembered at 48k before tax and any options… I suspect the korean cars heavily negociate down unlike this. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/36 "2015-01-08T14:21:57Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > ok, so I checked and the are a little cheaper than I remembered at 48k before tax and any options… > > I suspect the korean cars heavily negociate down unlike this. They don’t have any options they come loaded the only option is a sunroof its a 48k car. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/37 "2015-01-08T14:27:15Z")
sounds like a compelling argument to buy this over a new M5 ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/38 "2015-01-08T18:08:12Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Where is there at 60k+ sedan > > The SS is in the 40s > > I realize everyone hates GM but fuck they sell $50k+ Kias now - [http://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/k900/2015/experience?story=hello](http://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/k900/2015/experience?story=hello) > > The Hyundai Genesis sedan is also 50k+ with the V8 > > There is also a real disconnect on this forum between what new cars actually cost and people stuck on prices from 10 years ago. I agree with you there. I think so many people on here only look at used car pricing and never realize how much new cars cost. a base price for a 2015 taurus SHO is 40K. I would put in on the same level as the SS as far as aftermarket and what power you can EASILY get out of it, but the fun to drive factory is not that great on the SHO if we were comparing the two. perhaps a good comparison in the german world would be the audi S6, and although not available in manual the power is on point its base price is still 75K… I guess to everyones point they are just not being cross shopped. I think the SS will be a awesome car for the car enthusiast that does not have 50-100K to blow on a car and still wants a fun car to kick around daily with a 100K powertrain warranty. too bad the germans don’t offer a 100K warranty on their powertrain. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/39 "2015-01-08T19:52:29Z")
I’m definitely stuck in 10 year ago prices. I get sticker shock every time I look at new cars! ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2015, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348/40 "2015-02-17T11:52:32Z")
Chevy SS could get 1LE-like handling pack > **[Chevy SS to get 1LE-like handling pack](https://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/17/chevy-ss-1le-report/)** > > Motor Trend reports that Chevrolet engineers have worked out a 1LE package - the one that turns the Camaro into hot, trackable performer - for the SS sedan. The only question is whether it will ever get approved. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/edmunds-2014-chevy-ss-review/234348.md?page=3)