Full Test: 2004 Chevrolet SSR

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Full Test: 2004 Chevrolet SSR

The more time we spent with the SSR, the more we understood what it was (and wasn't) about. For example, with a 2,500-pound towing capacity and limited cargo space, it's not about functionality. With a loud cabin at highway speeds (even with the top up) and tight shoulder and headroom, it's not about comfort or luxury. And with a near 16-second quarter-mile it's not about performance.

But this is a halo car. And as we've already established, a halo car is about much more than functionality, luxury and even performance. It's about things that, if you have to ask, probably can't be explained. After a week in the SSR, we knew to stop asking and just enjoy the ride.

 

[KingNothing]

So the car sucks, but it doesn't matter...why again?

 

[saxophonoia]

hmmm so basically it's not worth the money it costs.......who would've guessed

 

[Ikonomi]

Hmm, it sucks and it's pointless... I understand.

I thought the Corvette was Chevy's halo car.

 

[Syringer]

For $42,000 I predict this will be one hell of a flopper.

 

[UlricT]

what the hell would someone want to buy this POS for?

 

[Iron Woode]

I saw one this morning driving around.

My Crown Vic could've kicked his a$$.

 

[Rent]

A lot of people here don't get it

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Syringer
For $42,000 I predict this will be one hell of a flopper.

I think the same.....its rediculously overpriced. They should have stuck with the idea of making it PT Cruiser'ish. Putting a V6 in it and pricing it at 25,000.

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: Syringer
For $42,000 I predict this will be one hell of a flopper.

I think the same.....its rediculously overpriced. They should have stuck with the idea of making it PT Cruiser'ish. Putting a V6 in it and pricing it at 25,000.

ahhaHAhaha

you think its gonna flop as it is now, just try and put a V6 in that thing. It would do 0-60 in 5 minutes.

 

[UNCjigga]

That's not the interior I want to see in a $42,000 car, "halo" or not. For chrissakes LOSE THE FRIGGIN AC DELCO BOX RADIO ALREADY!!!

 

[OS]

thats a slow ass car for 300 hp and 40K+

 

[ElFenix]

i think i'd rather have a real el camino with a 454...

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i think i'd rather have a real el camino with a 454...

Bingo. But just wait till people start slapping on the turbos and super chargers and big blocks. This thing would be great with a big block and/or blower.

 

[Xionide]

ITS A CHEVY!

 

[andylawcc]

40k plus for this? ur, excuse me, can I return this and exchange for a lotus elise?

 

[gsaldivar]

Originally posted by: Syringer
For $42,000 I predict this will be one hell of a flopper.

 

[andylawcc]

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/chevrolet/ssr/100361007/roadtestarticle.html?articleId=101836&editorialpage=page001

and did I misread something?

Tire Size (front): P295/40R20
Tire Size (rear): P235/45R17

????

it certainly didn't look like that

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2003/Chevrolet/100262147/022431-E.jpg