Community Question: What Would It Take For You To Purchase A 2016 Chevrolet SS?
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Today’s community question is a tad loaded. While some say Chevrolet simply doesn’t want to sell many Chevrolet SS performance sedans, just have a look at the car’s marketing resources, Chevrolet dealers certainly still want to move their inventories.
Therefore, we ask: what would it take to put a 2016 Chevrolet SS in your driveway?
Of course, there are simply many people who aren’t in the market for such a car. But many certainly are. Have a look at how many Dodge Chargers have found homes compared to the SS, and you’ll quickly get the idea.
Chevrolet recently revealed the 2016 SS performance sedan with a handful of new additions via the 2016 VF Holden Commodore Series II, but has not announced revised pricing for the sedan. We don’t expect the MSRP to fluctuate to drastically, but still, it’s an essential component to a purchase decision.
Currently, Chevrolet is being aggressive with a 72-month zero-percent finance offer on the 2015 SS sedan, something that should tempt any buyer considering the car, but, again, its merely one sales strategy component.
The Chevrolet SS could surely benefit from a repositioning in the brand’s lineup, dropping the “halo performance vehicle” moniker, and, subsequently, dropping the price. Because, as it stands, the car is sold as-is, loaded to the gills with features and performance. Maybe a more stripped-down variant would find more homes? It’s impossible to tell, as that’s not in the cards.
Or, you may feel the car’s positioning is just right. In fact, 2015 Chevrolet SS sales shot up over 100 percent last month, as the car’s cult following grows larger.
But, we want to hear from you. We’ve laid out a few possible ideas above, but feel free to add your own opinions in the comments section after voting in our poll.
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Rebadge it as a 2016 Pontiac G8, then we can talk.
I would still get the Camaro or any other coupe instead of this.
I do like the SS for what it is. It belongs in the Chevy line up.
GM will kill this car just like they did with the G8 and Pontiac lineup.
who will pay close to $50K for a Chevy car? Not me, bring it down below $40K. The G8 GXP was priced just below $40K and they would have sold had GM kept Pontiac. Advertising is also a big thing for which GM did nothing for the G8 and by the lack of what you don’t see today for the SS. Won’t be long before the SS fades off into the sunset.
On a more cynical note, the SS is probably selling almost as well as all the Buicks…
As an SS owner, I would have loved to see a more aggressive look on the refresh and also include the tail lights that our friends down under are getting. The hood vents on the sides are a nice touch but bring back the hood design like the G8. (I also own a 2008 G8 GT)
If the price tag is going to climb, including the 1LE suspension option would be a great idea!
Heck lets get crazy and put together an option to take on the smellcat or CTS-V for the true muscle lovers who want a sedan.
Only reason sales shot up was because the 0% on a manual car!
It took Chevy offering the car with a manual transmission to get me to buy it. They did, so I ordered one and took delivery in April. If a RWD, 415HP, manual transmission sedan with Magnetic Ride Control and every tech gizmo imaginable (the thing parks itself!) doesn’t get people excited, then nothing will. Those people will never be able to get over the SS’s lack of In Your Face Looks and refuse to understand that this car is a bargain when compared to its competition. That’s fine with me. Keep sales at around 3500 for the last year and I’ll enjoy driving something rare and unique. Something that will always confuse people when I start it up. Something that will always put a smile on my face when I drive it because it’s just that good.
415 was decent in 2009. It’s not enough for a 2016 Chevy SS, nore is the ancient 6l80. It needs the LT-1 and 8l90.
Wouldn’t be a bad idea if it actually looked the part too. Not Charger SRT boy racer, but something in between.
It’s pretty expensive, but I pulled the trigger on a Perfect Blue car over the summer and I have zero regret about not waiting. The 16 looks great and I suspect drives every bit as well as my 15 does. Don’t miss the opportunity to get one of the real “last of the V8’s” before they are gone. The EPA will soon force us all to drive turbo 4-cylinders or electric cars soon, so get an SS and enjoy the hell out of it before it’s too late!
Out of the nearly 40 cars I’ve had since the mid 1980s’, the SS is by far the best car I have ever owned and I’m keeping it.
Put the Ute back-half on it.
How about a styling update from this decade? Remember guys, it’s almost 2016 now. How about some jazzy LED lights like every other new car has to spice things up a bit? The facelifted Dodge Charger looks much more modern than this.
If it had a Homelink transceiver and a higher level Bose stereo? I’d trade my beloved 2013 Camaro on it in two shakes of Donald Trump’s hair.
$48,000 and no Homelink? And a stereo that sounds washed out? No thanks.
The Aussies make a awesome car. And I hope the owners of it like it. But for me, I would rather have a G8. The problem with the SS is it looks too much like some of Chevy’s other offerings (impala for instance). Nice sleeper car.
I own a 2005 GTO and besides the uniqueness of repairs (many parts have to come out of Lansing, MI which receives them from AU), I have had little problem with it. I am sure the G8/SS are both nice.
But as a Pontiac man, I would rather have a G8 GXP (or even GT if I can add a supercharger to it) instead.
I’ve had my fill of crappy domestic cars with their stupid malfunctions and pathetic quality, GM included. I’m tired of their business model which is to dress up old cheap technology in a fancy poorly rustproofed package and I would never wish to choose among any offerings of the 3 domestic car makers ever again.
Not too sure why you are on this site except to try to ridicule and bash GM.
GM and Ford are not currently known for quality issues. You are basing your opinion on sins from many decades ago.
It is not any different than calling the Asian automakers crappy based on what they produced in the 1950s.
Go buy your Nissan Cube and be on your way my friend.
Let us continue to discuss General Motors vehicles and other automotive news.
You mean the 70’s and 80’s. Toyoda first showed up here in 59′ with I a small Land Cruiser type vehicle. It wasn’t until the 70’s did they really show up. Many of the Hondas, Subarus, and Nissans were complete crap. People used to call them throwaway because that is what they were. I’ve heard stories that some of the first Brickman Subarrus were lasting not much more than a year. And the 73 Honda Civic/CVCC was so bad Honda was buying them back because they were rusting through in less than 3 years. Only Toyoda made a dependable ride and I know this as I had to do a case study on them back in college.
I really don’t know why America fell in love with those vehicle. Yea, they were extremely bad until the 90’s, but when your government devalues the currency and you make a ton of money off of each rusted out vehicle and your government doesn’t allow foreign competition, you’ll be successful eventually.
Guess George didn’t know this site was a GM pep rally.
haha I know right!
I’ve wanted this car from the minute it came out. But, as blasphemous as it is in a car like the SS, I need an automatic transmission. I haven’t driven a manual in 30 years, and I do a ton of stop and go driving in a relatively small town ferrying my kids all over; and sitting in car lines at school that barely creep along. Just the thought of having to manually change gears so much feels like it would be work. My point is, and I’m not an engineer, it would be fantastic if the refresh up front, with the vents funneling air through the wheel well could eek out just 1 more mpg, and get rid of that infernal $1,300.00 gas guzzler tax. That, combined with a strong US Dollar and weaker Australian Dollar to lower the price a bit, puts me in the car I desire so much. Wouldn’t it be nice!
You do know it’s still available with an auto, right? You sure as hell wouldn’t regret buying one, so get one before they along with the Falcon both become extinct!
Yes, thanks I’m aware I can get it with an automatic. But doing so tacks on the $1,300.00 gas guzzler tax. For the topic of what would get me in the SS, what I meant was that I wish the facelift would somehow add 1 extra mpg to city driving, via the new air ducts channeling air through the wheel well, and eliminate the tax. The manual trans. gets 15mpg in the city vs. 14mpg for the auto trans., thus precipitating the gas guzzler tax
I’m an Aussie living here in the U.S. The G8 was beautiful, the SS is ugly.
I would buy an Alpha Camaro before any 4-door. I would consider an Alpha based SS
Put impala in front of the ss….
I was at a GM dealer today getting my CPO Impala oil changed. I looked at the SS and it is a pretty sharp car in person, but it isn’t an equal to the G8. I did see a 2016 Camaro. It is white and looks good; very similar to the 2015, but smaller with a much nicer interior. It no longer looks like a chopped off large sized car, but a large compact.
For starters, how about GM KEEP THE SS ALIVE AFTER 2017!!! Next, a more pronounced and attractive design (The Impala is handsome and is a testament to Chevy’s ability to design a beautiful large sedan). The updated MyLink system would be nice. The 8-speed auto (as an option) would work; along with an LT1, but I can live with the LS-based V8. More variety in the lineup would also be welcome! Perhaps a less expensive model: with pricing that compliments the fully loaded Impala. Much like how the new Camaro is priced: with all the performance enhancements out the box, but minus the optional tech, starting at $37-$38K.
If GM can somehow provide all these enhancements, the SS may easily find many homes! But as it is now, I’ll buy one; too bad I don’t have $47K…..
For me to buy an ss i would need 0-60 in 2.9. Also about 250 miles of range plus twin motors and nearly 600bhp. Wait don’t forget the torques lets just throw a number at that as well, 700 ft-lbs, that’s a good start. As the largest car company in the US that should be a small challenge.
So I assume you would also want to wait 45 to 8 hours for it to fill up, break down a lot, oh and for GM loose like $15,000 on each one too right?
To be honest it is just not a car I am interested in.
First off it is a car that will be gone soon so that loses some appeal with me. I like to be on the leading edge of a new product not at the end of the line.
Second I would want a platform that was designed in the same decade. While this car was modified over the years the basics are still there from the original car.
Third I suspect GM has plans they will not announce till this car is gone or about to be gone that may bring something to preplace it that will be a better more up to date car with the DI engines and lighter platform.
Note we have not heard much on the new RWD Omega Buick or even the future of the Impala at this point so there is a lot of room to work a model that can slot in here.
This is a very nice car and fun car but it also had a lot of compromise coming from Holden and at the time GM really did not have the funding they have today. A replacement build here could be priced about the same and offer much more than this older platform.
Now I would consider picking an SS up as a used car with a coupe years on it as it would provide a real bargain of a RWD performance sedan.
Not trying to be harsh but to buy one now to me I feel will be like buying a C6 with the C7 just around the corner. I have nothing solid but I just have a gut feeling Chevy or Buick will have something for this slot.
One area to watch is NASCAR. Now is the time they start to look for a replacement for the segment. As of now they are saying Impala or Malibu. In fact nothing is being said. This might be a sign that there is a car in play we have not heard of yet. It takes little over a year to get a new car designed and approved for NASCAR and we have the rest of this year and next year to get one ready. The longer we go with no word I suspect we may see a new model we have not heard of yet.
Just one area to consider and watch. It is not always what you see but what you don’t see that tells the story.
If you understand why driving a car called ‘Isis’ isn’t the best marketing you understand why ‘SS’ isn’t particularly smart marketing.
Most automotive enthusiasts and many who are not, understand what SS stands for in Chevrolet branding history. Letting SS stand alone probably was not a the best naming strategy for this car. Even calling it the Biscayne SS probably would have worked better. However with the limited run it is to have and the knowledge the Zeta’s days were numbered, other than NASCAR really, it was never meant to have a huge marketing or sales presence.
But after reading many of your ignorant posts on this blog such as this one, it does not surprise me that you may be the only one who would confuse a bloodthirsty death cult called “ISIS” for one of the most recognizable and storied performance monikers in automotive/musclecar history.
John he is right I really don’t think many people are confusing this car with ISIS.
To be honest I identify them more with Toyota trucks with bed mounted weapons. That also has really had no effect on truck sales.
I think this line of thought would be best abandoned.
The SS name is pretty cool and most GM fans and car enthusiasts know what it stands for as most Ford and DOdge fans do also.
The car being produced in a small amount along with the name is what makes it cool.
If some one does not know what an SS is or why this car is called an SS- he/she most likely does not even know the difference between a muscle car and a pony car OR any other example of lack of car knowledge I can give you.
I have a G8 and want an SS… but selling It at it’s current price point is more than I want to spend. About $9000.00 less and the 0% for 72 months and I’d be in. I’m saving on my GM card but I won’t get there before it’s a memory.
An SS 4 door sedan is an oxymoron. Look at the glory days of the ElDorado, Riviera, and Toronado…. They were 2 doors, and meant for a person of substance that rarely carries more than 1 other passenger – and even when there were more all of the passengers rode in comfort. A little extra styling would hurt either. I looked at the SS when I bought my Camaro and thought it looked pretty plain.
I get what you are saying but we already have the Camaro and out side the Camaro coupes are a difficult sales. Today it is a sedan and CUV market today.
This car was just more or less add on sales anyways and never expected to be a volume model.
Pepperidge Farm remembers……
AWD would get me to buy one.
Zeta was never engineered for AWD, though. If you want something similar, import a HSV Coupe4
It is a chevy. Plain jane styling. Not interested in it
Yes, it’s a sleeper. Just. Drive. It. (manual version only, if you can find one). An amazing, well put together, sports sedan. You’ll then understand why some reviewers compare it with the legendary E39 M5 BMW, the best v 8 sedan ever. The SS is Chevy’s secret gift to enthusiasts.