460HP Chevy SS Review! The Failed American Sleeper

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The Chevy SS or Holden depending on who you ask is an awesome car. With an LS V8 powertrain, manual transmission option, and so much more to love why did this car fail in the US? The Holden Commodore SS clone might have had an issue most wouldn't think about. In my opinion the answer might be as simple as this - maybe the Chevy SS was too good of a sleeper for anybody to notice. Let's go for a drive and find out!
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Sponsor
1:57 What is the Chevy SS? It's a Holden Really
2:47 They offered this in MANUAL?!
3:10 It's too good of a sleeper to sell
4:10 What was it up against?
4:48 It Checks every Box
5:06 everything is chrome in the future
5:59 I wanna go fast (HP)
7:47 Showing off the power of the Chevy SS
9:30 The manual makes it way better
10:47 Gnarly driving
11:26 Final Thoughts

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@ThatDudeinBlue 2 года назад

What’s your favorite production car sleeper?

@xchrisxwoodsx 2 года назад

Any fast Volvo 5cyl!

@robreeto 2 года назад

Debadged focus RS with SE bumpers and spoiler

@kubeanie18 2 года назад

Taurus sho 365 hp and fusion sport 400 hp awd

@Masterphr-og7db 2 года назад

I love this car

@Masterphr-og7db 2 года назад

Dodge ram 150 red wagon

@joealex65 2 года назад

I've ALWAYS loved the SS, such an underrated car and all because GM didn't advertise it right, most people think is just a basic FWD Impala or Malibu, but it's MUCH more than that, everytime i see one on the road it puts a big smile on my face! 👀

@spikejnz 2 года назад

They didn't advertise it because they didn't want it to sell in volume. Not one single advertisement in 4-years of production. GM wanted tax money in Australia, not sales in US.

@SCREAMILLUSION 2 года назад

@@spikejnz This.

@Fee.1 2 года назад

Marketing does little for a car like this. Everyone who wanted one knew all about them. The G8 also hurt it.

@jorgschroeder7511 2 года назад

I have the Ute Version in Australia 2015 its amazing .🎉🎉🎉love the smooth ride

@TriniboyQ 2 года назад

Big facts brother , I loved the Pontiac GTO and G8 but when I heated about the Chevy SS . I needed it and been wanting to get my hands on one since it released . Especially because unlike the G8 GXP there were more chevy SS that came in manual

@Boofhead-gs8kk 2 года назад

As an Australian and a Ford guy The reason The FG/FGX Falcon and VE/VF Commodores didn't sell well in the US is because they only sent over the base model SS, Holden made some epic versions of the VF like the Clubsport, R8, Senator, W1, Wagons and even a ute And they didn't even send the Falcon to the US and now Ford America is thinking about making a 4 door mustang? WE HAD 4 DOOR V8S IN AUSTRALIA AND WE DIDNT SELL THEM OVERSEAS

@darrenlyddieth5770 2 года назад

You forgot to mention the XR6T/FPV F6. 2JZ who?

@spikejnz 2 года назад

Base? We basically got the VF II Redline with magride. That's not base. Yeah, we didn't get a GTS or a W1, but it certainly ain't base.

@toku30 2 года назад

@@spikejnz The Aussies get the real high quality Chevys with tons of options, & body styles, we get the basic one.

@TR.Pixels 2 года назад

They sold FG Falcons in the US? Never heard of any Falcons sold there at all.

@atomicmillenial9728 2 года назад

@@TR.Pixels Yeah, Aussie Falcons were never sold in the US.

@UncleGregster 2 года назад

Guys the lack of marketing for the Chevy SS was literally BY DESIGN. The SS was NOT a flop… in GMs eyes. GM was under contract with Holden to sell a certain amount of Holdens in the US. They only needed to sell 2,000-3,000 Holdens over a 4 year span in the US. So because they barely had to sell any of these cars here in the states there was no point in spending tons of money on marketing or different trim options. GM had to do the bare minimum which was this: bring a fully loaded Commodore to the states, sit them in the dealership, and just play the numbers game. AND GM had plans to cut Holden off anyway so there really was no point in marketing. It was all by design

@lawnmowerdude 2 года назад

Exactly. People need to understand that. Also I don’t know how much more of a market share this car would of sold in the US. Sure it seams like the car was under produced now. The limited availability turned the SS into a legendary car in enthusiast eyes and that’s the catch 22. It’s so desirable because it was produced in small numbers.

@MOPARMUNOZ 2 года назад

Just sucks for the American consumers. The holden/gm partnership produced 3 of the best gm cars of the time span. I imagine they could have done a lot more good things together.

@BiggHoss Год назад

Also NASCAR, which requires a set number of productions to enter a car into the series

@John_Q_Public Год назад

You are close. GM wasn't under contract with Holden, Gm owns/owned Holden. Holden was given a large tax break by the Australian government in the mid 2000's to export so many vehicles from Oz. This included the Holden Monaro/Pontiac GTO from 2004-2006, the Holden Commodore VE/Pontiac G8 from 2008-2009, the Holden Caprice LS/Chevy Caprice PPV from 2009-2017, and finally the Holden Commodore VF/VFII as the Chevrolet SS ('14-'15 VF, '16-'17 VFII). General Motors then pounded the death nail in Australian automotive manufacturing, shutting down Holden in the fall of 2017, after Ford, Toyota and Mitsubishi had all done the same months or years earlier.

@HanginInSF Год назад

Yup just more brilliant business decisions by GM

@TJ85234 2 года назад

I remember I went to the Chevy dealer to look at Camaros. The SS 1le was 39000, the Chevy SS was 55000. So dumb, the C7 base was 57000. They over priced themselves out of the market...

@wolfie7303 2 года назад

Beat me to my point... Points for you

@irishuwould5185 2 года назад

I literally just said this

@tghidsgn 2 года назад

This exactly. For the price of the SS you were a couple grand away from IS-F or 550i territory. If for some weird reason you're dying to own a Chevy, the CTS-V was in the same price range, too. As priced, I couldn't fathom anyone choosing the SS over the competition.

@damascus-ut1ee 2 года назад

@@tghidsgn 2014 was the release of the SS Sedan and was the last year for the 2nd Gen CTSV sedan. At the time the CTSV were 64k with no options, but most were optioned to at least 70k, which was quite a bit far from the SS sedan’s pricing. 2016 began the 3rd Gen CTSV which was like 85k with no options.

@TheStillaplaya 2 года назад

If it wasn't 38K brand new in nov 2017, I wouldn't own one. Practically gave it away

@RyanGallager 2 года назад

Failed? It wasn't meant to succeed. It was made to use up all the Holden parts before the plant closed.

@YenkoCamaro427 2 года назад

Good someone knows 🙌🏽

@s2kfury 2 года назад

Most annoying misconception about the car out there... everyone calls it a failure but GM had no planned successor in mind and they were under a contractual agreement with Holden to move so many units in the U.S. They did the bare minimum required and then sunset the Elizabethtown plant and later, the entire company. If they would have put even an ounce of effort into promoting the car, it would have sold in higher volumes, but that wasn't part of their plan.

@RyanGallager 2 года назад

@@s2kfury ding ding ding!

@YenkoCamaro427 2 года назад

Yeah man. A lot of people don’t know what’s up. I’ve owned 2 G8’s and I’m now on my second caprice PPV. I tell people why it didn’t “fail” when people say it did.

@dhillaz 2 года назад

Wow, now it all makes sense.

@DukeDrew173 2 года назад

As an owner of a 2015 in a very active SS community.... these are not failed vehicles. They only imported a very small amount of them and sold every one of them. The small numbers has to do with the agreement between chevy and Holden. Not sales driven.

@winterss1le196 Год назад

This car inspired me to become a car enthusiast. It passed me going maybe 100 MPH at high revs and something sparked inside of me. My life was forever changed by that blue SS. Since then I’ve learned everything about cars/performance cars and owned 3 different performance cars. It makes me feel good knowing that my car is much faster than the car that inspired me - but I still would love to have one. Nice review!

@xchrisxwoodsx 2 года назад

I want one! I just wish they weren’t so expensive

@no8lc7c39 2 года назад

Exactly, I've always wanted this or a g8 gt gxp.

@slgmmv 2 года назад

Really came down to look what else you can get for the price.

@BoostedBrando 2 года назад

Yep, nearly bought one until I got to think what other cars I could buy in this price range.

@ghostedSTIG 2 года назад

and i wish theres a single one in my location.

@Yeah_na 2 года назад

That’s the HSV moto… HSV, I just want one!

@lesreed256 2 года назад

That’s the Holden SS-V, much loved here in Australia. GM sold us out and killed our Holden brand of over 100 years. There is now much hatred for GM and I don’t think Aussies will ever forgive. The price of these things here has now tripled but the most sought of versions are the HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) and the prices have pretty much stopped the average Aussie from getting one. The last and greatest was the GTSR-W1 which sells for around the $million dollar mark they came in the sedan and 2 door Maloo Ute. Rip Holden , shame GM and Aust Govt

@elichosen3931 2 года назад

72 Holden manaro, fav holden of all time to me looked far better than the camaro, love the torana too. Queensland or Sydney are a must to visit.

@zacmulholland886 2 года назад

I'll never ever forgive what gm did iam a Holden boy and forever love my Holdens

@waynemangan9925 2 года назад

The sound of that LS3 is absolutely sublime. Music to to my soul!

@BoostedBrando 2 года назад

I nearly bought a black Manual one but I didn’t think the price tag was reasonable. Definitely fantastic cars, I’d love one.

@silvestrelomeli6750 2 года назад

Same I had a an appointment to test drive one on a Friday coming out of the shop I worked when they notify me that same Friday in lunch that it got sold the day before SMFH

@insanerator651 2 года назад

Well thats the issue is that the price is crazy but the resell value is there because so few were made

@paulcrichton8530 2 года назад

Didn't they run a 20% off deal to get rid of them?

@lieshtmeiser5542 2 года назад

@@insanerator651 The resell is there because the interior doesnt fall apart in a few months, and the V8 is a monster engine that can do 100k miles well maintained and possibly do 200k, even when driven hard. Any of these under 5k miles, with a good service history, is basically a new car.

@theFailQuail 2 года назад

I remember reading a ton of comments on Jalopnik articles back in the day when these were still being sold new. Most folks who reported their dealership experience of trying to buy an SS was that dealers would never stock manuals and would actively try and dissuade customers from ordering them from the factory in any configuration. GM failed to advertise it and dealers refused to support them. Such a mess.

@spideym35i 2 года назад

That’s so stupid. You’d think they would advertise hell out of 400 hp 6 speed sedan

@Thoroughly_Wet 2 года назад

Especially when it was sold around the same price as the more expensive cars. No real gain in trying to sell someone the Camaro over it. Only thing I can think of is the Camaro being more fluid because young and old would buy it while the ss was for the few buyers who actually knew what they were buying.

@agenericaccount3935 2 года назад

Ah Dealers. Awful people.

@mlc7boosted 2 года назад

I work for a powder coating and wheel repair company. We just had an SS in the shop a few days ago. I had not seen one in awhile so I guess those are somewhat rare cars since they are discontinued. The customer wanted his factory SS wheels powder coated gloss black, so that's what he got and off he went.

@pigatt1 2 года назад

I just bought a 2016 6 spd manual in Slip Stream Blue. I have had it two weeks and I love it!! I have to tell you that I also own a 2013 Sterling Grey Mustang GT 6 spd. The difference in the clutches is night and day! Granted, my Stang has a McLeod RST twin disc. I never thought I would enjoy driving a car as much as the Mustang but the SS is an AMAZING car ! The rarity of the manual is a huge plus too!

@LosSS 2 года назад

I got mine back in 2016. I always wanted a g8 but when I stumbled upon the SS and the history of Holden, I got hooked. I threw a LSA supercharger and absolutely love it. Puts a smile on my face everytime.

@masontibljas2599 Год назад

Can the stock automatic take the supercharger ?

@LosSS Год назад

@@masontibljas2599 yes, these 6l80s can hold some power as long as they are tuned properly. I also have a trans cooler and temps never go above 160F, so that also helps.

@unforeseen9267 2 года назад

Ok I'm officially convinced that I need this car in my life.

@UltraMagnis 2 года назад

Hey david. I've owned a heap of ls Holden's here in Australia and you might wanna let the owner know he's getting a little detonation midrange on full throttle and let off by the sound of it. That loud slap and pop sound is actually a small detonation usually caused by something off In the tune the car dips fwd a little too you can see it when that happens. It sounds very different to the rest of the exhaust sound im very familiar with it. It often happens with big cams the timing is a little off in the midrange possibly. Can cause uneven wear on the lifters and other components. Not a big deal but worth tuning it out for longevity

@Mike_Atwell 2 года назад

Love the SS and the G8. Especially the GXP, and ESPECIALLY with a manual trans!

@jaywhite1850 2 года назад

It’s funny how I can spot these EASILY on the road. BUT, you can always see how they could be overlooked. Was lucky enough to work for an import/export company and had the chance to drive some very interesting cars coming and going to Australia. Local guy bought a few Holden Utes to swap over to LHD. As many as those I’ve unloaded from containers, these are easy to spot but you usually hear them too.

@mantooth5712 2 года назад

A nice set of Aftermarket wheels on these things makes a night and day difference

@LosSS 2 года назад

I got mine back in 2016. I always wanted a g8 but when I stumped upon the SS and the history of Holden, I got hooked. I throw a LSA supercharger and absolutely love it. Puts a smile on my face everytime.

@jordantaicho 2 года назад

To say the marketing for this car was bad is an understatement. The chevy dealers in my area didn't even tell you they were there and when you saw them they were marked up. It was almost like they didn't want to sell any

@placeholder2924 2 года назад

I always really wanted one because it was so understated. Too bad it died before I could get one because now they're going for CTS V prices.

@rollthedice.5973 2 года назад

Not really, down south they’re going for 38k-58k with good to decent mileage

@placeholder2924 2 года назад

@@rollthedice.5973 I'm north. So they don't go for those prices here

@SomeOne_86 2 года назад

@@rollthedice.5973 that's way too much for that car. That's more than a C7.

@wigletron2846 2 года назад

@@rollthedice.5973 that's not a good price. That's what they cost new

@rollthedice.5973 2 года назад

@@SomeOne_86 on average c7 stingrays aren’t going for less than 45k used hovering around 50,000 miles on the clock. I’m not saying it’s a good price for the SS but it’s not bad either, you get a four door sedan that can boogie 🚚💨💨💨. Only other options out there are a scat pack. or a Beamer or Audi if your really trying to dish out some cash.

@mikefelty2625 2 года назад

What sucks about the Chevy SS is that even though it was considered a flop, they have become desireable, and a lot of them that are being sold are actually getting close to or more than what the original msrp was new.

@lieshtmeiser5542 2 года назад

Yeah, I bought these for like 38k when they were in production, and now with covid they are selling for 49k on average.

@lilhecca Год назад

agreed a Chevy dealership in PA has approximately 3 right now and last video they updated in their channel said that had two more waiting to be delivered, i do believe the comment said they had two manuals

@davidkeizer9381 2 года назад

I fell in love with these cars five years ago at LS Fest. I got mine right before Christmas of last year. I ended up getting a 2017 it is an automatic but the prior owner put $42,000 in after-market parts and laborin it but that's how much I paid for the car it's got a Magnuson supercharger and at 720 horsepower at the rear wheels but he has never been down the Dragstrip. Great video!

@suburbanconan 2 года назад

They will last too. True story.On my way to work today within 1km I passed a Holden HR station wagon,made around 1967 and in immaculate condition....then came alongside a Holden HR 4 door sedan,in pretty good condition,made around 1969.Got stopped at the lights alongside the HT,so chatted to the driver and he said he loved it as much today as he did the day he bought it. I was driving my 2016 VF Series II Redline Commodore,black on black,and my daily.....just washed and polished too. Initially I was stoked,seeing some classic Holdens while driving a classic in waiting......but then I felt a bit sad. Because these cars are dinosaurs.....and pretty soon we'll be lucky to see them at all.... RIP Holden 🇦🇺 RIP Commodore 🇦🇺

@liro213 2 года назад

Always cool to watch the SS come up every now and then, daily my 700whp ss and noone suspects lol

@andrewolson4280 2 года назад

I really think it’s massively under appreciated. It’s a car that gives EVERYTHING anyone can want from a daily driving sedan that’s also a lot of great fun to drive.

@geerstyresoil3136 2 года назад

Yep, and the LS3 is one of the most reliable V8s out there with an insane performance aftermarket.

@infadelakainf 2 года назад

I used to want a G8 so bad as a sleeper. About three years ago I saw a SS and was like I NEED this car. Great for a family cruiser and gets up to speed when you want it

@mikevanamburgh4737 2 года назад

I bought a new manual Perfect Blue SS in 2015. Over 6 years and 67k miles later, it still puts a smile on my face. The $46k price tag was shocking back then but considering an Impala LTZ could be optioned to over $40k, paying $46k for this great car doesn't sound quite as ridiculous.

@terrabnadia1793 2 года назад

I love the Chevy SS. However, when they cost $50k still, I could never justify it

@FEAR_Actual 2 года назад

A co-worker at the power plant I work at dailys one and it sounds amazing on a cold start. I don't know if it's the manual or auto but I hope it's the manual, thing's clean and so so rare.

@PigglyWigglyDeluxe 2 года назад

It was never meant to succeed. RCR explained why, it was basically a car made to satisfy a trade deal. GM didn’t want this car to sell. They specifically bricked it.

@thetruth00 Год назад

I own a Son of Gun Grey VF2 SSV Redline in Australia. Built in May 2017 and it is by far the best car I've ever owned or driven. I love it so much. It's so hard to keep the kms off it cos the drive is such an addictive experience. The longer I own it the more I fall in love with it.

@fernandoflorio3243 2 года назад

Great video. The only thing I can pick on the car , is the ss badges on the bottom back doors are missing. Just like the Holden ssv redline.

@MrJjburgess11 2 года назад

I've had my fk8 for 9 months. And I still get amazed by how good these cars handle.

@JGSnipes 2 года назад

I pulled up next to one at a gas station the other day and thought it was a Cruze or something of that nature. Even though my uncle owned one for the better part of 5 years, I didn’t recognize it. When it started I got scared because it was cammed and had an aftermarket exhaust. They truly are amazing sleepers.

@iandavis8755 2 года назад

Always wanted one, still do. So does my dad, and other auto enthusiasts in my life. Problem is, can only find them in the US, and would have to import to Canada. A great video as always David, and I love the fact that you spoke the truth about these cars...they tick ALL of the boxes, are what tons of people want, and yet GM made ZERO effort to market them. The car is essentially a 5-seater Camaro, and also has C6/C7 Corvette DNA under its body too.

@sijonda Год назад

I just found a 2017 manual in red with all the options (all 3 of them). I really need to go look at it.

@jimmy_jab 2 года назад

Hilarious that you guys put Holden badges back on them over there. Some in Australia completely replace all Holden badging with Chevy badging.

@victoriabitters1691 2 года назад

The reason the G8 interior seemed so outdated when it was introduced in the US is because it was dated. The VE commodore used the same dash / interior parts as when it was initially released late 05 up until being superceded by the VF

@sonicthedestroyer 2 года назад

It's funny that you mention the G8. The Caprice PPV sat on the same platform as the G8. Definitely dated interior, but it has a hell of a motor.

@Tax_Mny 2 года назад

Exactly. A lot of people have no idea but I blame GM for cheapening out and not updating the interior. Btw I love the looks of the G8 over the SS

@TheAlmightyClipse Год назад

The "Caprice PPV" law enforcement got in the states, is the long wheelbase version of the VE Commodore 2006-2012 which is also the Pontiac G8. I personally disliked the look of the VE Commodore. But the long wheelbase are known as "Statesman" and "Caprice" which usually here in Aus the Caprice is fitted with a V8 and better trim and interior. Mainly limousine and government and sometimes Taxi's used these.

@joeymendoza3859 2 года назад

Absolutely love these cars! Just wish the prices would finally go down. I have my first child coming in a month and this would be the perfect dad car to replace my Forester XT! Great review man!

@primuspilusfellatus6501 2 года назад

Congrats on the kid bro

@joeymendoza3859 2 года назад

@@primuspilusfellatus6501 thanks man, really appreciate it!!

@ellc.6143 2 года назад

Hey, whats up. Just a suggestion. On your pulls, you should have a separate cam 📷 pointing 👉🏼 to the dash so we can see the excelleration rpm and mph. Get a better sence of how quick the car is moving! Thanks love the you tube clips! Keep doing what you do!

@williamwright1281 Год назад

This is the video of been waiting to see you driving a Chevy SS with that very rare manual transmission I have a buddy who bought one the second year they came out and he still has it to this day but he gets mad because he did not wait for the year of the manual transmission I'm that old

@cjsimmons269 4 месяца назад

Absolutely LOVE the SS! This video has swayed me from looking at a C6 Z06 to now wanting to go this route.

@bobbybryden9314 2 года назад

Oh man. Been waiting for this review for a while now. And my 2016 came out with the best modern anti-theft device I could ask for. A manual transmission!

@patrickhailand8367 2 года назад

Nice review. Here in Australia people replace the Holden badges for Chevrolet 🤣. Definitely a real sleeper. I just bought a SS black edition wagon with the Ls3. Total sleeper real dad’s car.

@VQSeries 2 года назад

Agreed the looks always put me to sleep (legit used to mistaken for Malibu lol), but that Exhaust & MT alone could dag near sell me on this car!

@CPMUNSEY 2 года назад

This car sounds Aaaamazing!!! I’d take this over a Camaro without as much as a thought. A mildly built SS and a C6 Z06 would be the perfect garage duo in my opinion.👌🏽🔥🔥🔥

@corzahazard444 2 года назад

I don't know if you planned it or not, but you release a video on the SS which is just a left hand drive Commodore rebadged as a Chev, on Australia day, Happy Straya Day to my fellow Aussies, have a great day, stay safe!

@mg_streetkandi 2 года назад

This is a dope ass car..and the review will probably go over a lot of ppl heads..but this car checks a lot of boxes..Great Review!

@higherwrldsprodction2955 2 года назад

this is honestly my dream car, ive spent hours looking for local sales haha

@michaelschmitter8725 Год назад

I love my ss, All stock rn but I do have a full exhaust on the way. I like to autocross mine and take it to the occasional track day at UMC. I don’t drag it. I like turning, and for its weight it does that very well

@CRatcliffe 2 года назад

I’ve loved these for a long time but in terms of cost these haven’t gone down at all. Most of these even in auto are still more expensive used then a sc 2nd gen cts v

@Joyrider564 2 года назад

I want one, but prices have gone crazy.

@r0c_itfilms650 2 года назад

I have searched for one of these far and wide in a manual and have never seen one🤤💯

@blr153289 2 года назад

Loved that you did an SS, I love mine..

@morganca1 2 года назад

Honestly it’s like the perfect car not my dream car but it really does check all the boxes holy crap the sound it makes 🙏❤️ I need one

@ericb.5412 2 года назад

Iv loved this car since I found out it exists. One day hopefully I will get to own one. It checks all the boxes for a daily. Sleeper fast 4 door and the potential for more upgrades. Honestly In my opinion a normal car like this with some nice wheels and little exterior mods looks just as cool as a flashy sports car.

@supsurfa1a501 2 года назад

Your face said it all…. There is no doubting that you had a blast driving that car.🤘🤘

@djtritrihotmailcom 2 года назад

Your smiles while flooring it says it all i want one 🤪

@petrolhead1203 Год назад

I recently bought a 2017 VF series 2 Ls3 SS, Sep 2017 Build. Hats off to Holden... A wickedly awesome car as a daily drive or a track racer.. Have had commodores from every version of the car except for the VK and VL... So I thought I would treat myself to one of the last V8,s.....

@johnbledsoe3183 2 года назад

It's the writers and commentators that have no clue about how GM didn't even attempt to promote the SS that call its sales numbers a failure. We got the SS in the US because Bob Lutz loved it and GM's agreement with Holden/Australian government to export an agreed number of Holdens to other countries. The SS was an obligation, but owners of the SS are the ones that have benefitted. Ordered mine with the Tremec manual transmission. It's a fun car.

@rylanprime6176 2 года назад

8th grade science teacher had one of these, even let me rev it once. Loved this car ever since

@waynemangan9925 2 года назад

TO name a few good sleepers that I know of : Ford Fusion Sport, Accord Sport 2.0, the last Lincoln MKZ 3.0 twin snail. I always wanted a Jaguar XF V8 11 or 12. My 07 Si always felt like a sleeper to everyone on the road who didnt know better except for WRX drivers who think I'm slumming it with an Si. My 2018 Elantra Sport DCT has sleeper cred with it's 1.6t and anonymity, now freer breathing it's quite a hoot. I also have a modded show stopping, Procharged, 2010 Challenger RT6spd with the RT hash mark fender decals, NOW talk about a car everybody thinks they can challenge and beat! I never tire of embarrassing all walks of auto kind. SO much fun!

@hunteradams9478 2 года назад

Such a subtle dream car 😩

@johnt6232 2 года назад

If I needed a 4 door I would have definitely looked at the Chevy SS...4 door manual, over a Charger all day. And yes to Australian badges.

@alekspen 2 года назад

I wish you could see the HSV VF GTS it's based on the Chevy SS but upgraded by Holden themselves as HSV, it has a LSA engine amongst lots of other upgrades.

@Baltzy24 2 года назад

I use an SS for mobile detailing. That's how big it is inside. After owning 4, it's definitely one of the best cars ever made for daily driving.... and then you can take it to the occasional car show and turn heads

@wrbluex 2 года назад

I went looking for the Chevy SS to replace my fiesta ST in 2015. I wanted a 4 door V8, I ended back in a wrx. Closest was 500 miles away, orange, and marked up 15k. Few years later, I have a scat charger, wish I could’ve found one.

@neilsvidz9577 2 года назад

I found out about these cars a couple of years ago... after production ended. I wanted but didn't because they were still expensive. Fast forward a couple years and they are even more expensive! Well I happened across what I wanted online and pulled the trigger without haggling. I paid (am paying) a lot of money for my mid-life crisis car. Slicktop, black, manual, spare, crossed 10,000 miles in my hands. Only mods on the car were black Chevy badges... that's it. Love it. I can't stop driving it.

@TheNilesD 2 года назад

I wanted an SS before I wanted the Camaro, but the pricing on these things used, even a few years ago, was insane. Now? Forgetaboutit. I get justify spending the $50 grand average people are asking for over 25k in miles for an almost 5-year-old Chevy sedan.

@thatpersiandude7386 2 года назад

yeah man, here in australia these things are like taxis!! they're literally everywhere and people ask 10-20k over what they paid new.

@TheNilesD 2 года назад

@@knightnight8050 It was and man am I still pissed TO THIS DAY that I wasn't in the same financial situation I'm in now as I was then. I woulda jumped on that immediately.

@user-pb8vc8vp8w Месяц назад

TheNilesD....,. You need to research them a bit deeper. 25,000miles is chicken feed to these things.You'll get 250,000 & at least 10 yrs out of them,treated properly. A huge number of Oz cars,not just Holdens,will do this.Think of the yeeers of fun you'd have,especially with a manual. Homework,my friend,homework.

@houstoner 2 года назад

I didn't even know these existed until a little over a year ago when I saw one. Initially thought it was a new Malibu but when I saw the SS badge on the trunk, I got curious and fell into the rabbit hole. This car is amazing, and is something I hope to get sometime in the near future. Being a father, I really need 4 doors, especially with the kid getting older and needing him and his friends driven around. And I want something with some power. I have my 86 Buick Grand National but that's not very family friendly lol. The SS checks all the marks. Price is a bit steep, but an LS3 in a sedan with all the amenities... C'mon how do you say no to that? I would prefer an automatic, but it's refreshing to see manual is an option. Getting older, I don't really feel like constantly shifting gears in Houston traffic. But automatics have come a long way so really no loss. Plus I work in the transmission business so not like I can't upgrade lol. And I guarantee I would do a handful of modifications over time.

@mattdrake8063 2 года назад

Every single person who says "I'm I'm car guy, but didn't know these existed" is seriously making me question those "car guys". This car was the Chevrolet NASCAR contender for 5 years. Where were yall??

@user-pb8vc8vp8w Месяц назад

mattdrake.....when did they race the Australian made HSV SS in NASCAR ? I stand to be corrected but I think you are a little confused.

@joshsteudeman1587 2 года назад

I remember driving these back in 2017 when i was a lot porter for chevy, those things are sick af. Straight sleeper, can get knarly quickly. A lot of people don't even know these exist.

@ondemandslapperandclapper 2 года назад

I have a g8, gotta say you hurt my feelings a little bit with that interior comment😂 I think it’s perfect for someone who doesn’t care for all the modern era tech, like a touch screen. It has a screen that looks like a touch, but it’s not. I think it’s the perfect turning point of aged interiors to modern day. Good video, hopefully I get the chance to own an ss one day👍🏻

@darrengray2309 2 года назад

Yes that was a stupid comment the G8 was a VE Commodore and the SS was a VF Commodore so of course it has a more modern interior as its based on a later model Commodore

@michaelrandy8764 2 года назад

I love my 2015 SS, it's gained appreciation since I bought it too.

@tractorguy1994 5 месяцев назад

In Australia these were really popular, You could get V6 ones for cheap or you could buy HSV's and have the fastest Australian built car. Sedan, Ute and Wagon form.

@S3nSimilia 2 года назад

I do love that it has Holden badges on it!

@mavisky 2 года назад

Ay my boy Mitchell getting the focus. Love the sound of this car.

@philippecote3439 9 месяцев назад

What is the exhaust brand on that one

@curgunner 2 года назад

My buddies dad has one he bought new in manual. It’s fun as hell even passenger.

@xj0hn0z 2 года назад

Thanks for posting this on Australia Day. Cheers mate

@ThatG8Guy 2 года назад

I'm saving a spot in the garage for a slipstream blue metallic, wish I got one when they were 20% off

@Ncb45 Год назад

I feel like a big reason why you see a lot of people say they’d love these cars and need more of them is because the people saying that can’t really buy them yet most of us are too young to be able to afford a 30-50k car but once we start making enough money we’ll get them.

@emonoodlz08 2 года назад

I absolutely love my 17 SS. 6 speed is too much fun

@omarkenoh 2 года назад

Loved the SS but when it came out, I was just a broke college kid. Definitely will be buying one ASAP, hopefully within the year.

@DERBRSKA 2 года назад

David have you reviewed a 2012 Genesis R-Spec? You should ! Definitely in the sleeper category, but badass car.

@jeffreysabec6177 2 года назад

Love the video from australia I've g8 check out the holden ssv motorsport edition monster

@stanguay169 2 года назад

We never had the Chevy SS in Canada, we did get the Pontiac G8 GXP.

@barfo281 Год назад

Holdens in Australia also has SS on the dash and seats.

@JustDro 2 года назад

I remember just having got a Malibu and seeing this thing at the local donut shop lol… heard it pull off 😮 had no clue what I was looking at. Only saw 1 more a few years later.

@burtgummerVerified 2 года назад

I rarely get to 4,5,or 6th. 2nd and 3rd feel and sound so good. If you stretch its legs and get to 4th on up your most likely in triple digit speeds...

@wyattbreedlove7001 2 года назад

I remember as a teenager( the year escapes me, maybe 2011, or 2012) I saw a commercial for this car, a really low key commercial that might have even been during the super bowl and I immediately went to the Chevy website, spec'd one out( could never buy one at the time but wanted to know what the car was about) and it was definitely my choice for a new car if I was going to buy one at the time, I thought the car was gonna blow up and be super popular in the car community( I had no idea at the time that it was a rebadged Holden)and I never saw another ad again for it, if you went to Chevys website there was like a banner ad on another cars pages and the hyperlink to build one was still there but I was absolutely shocked that the car was not marketed better, because of the failure sales wise I don't really see Chevy doing this again but if they did, it would sell so well as long as it's in the right price bracket and they actually advertise and market the damn things, the fact this car didn't do better is a damn shame.

@bigkeg9173 2 года назад

Only failed in America Aussies loved it 👍😊👍

@automotiverhapsody 2 года назад

That Holden platform is so good.

@SEDONABOBAGAIN 2 года назад

Great sounding car! Didn't even know they made it!

@antho1337mw2 2 года назад

Yup, i had a 2009 g8 gt and was looking to get into something newer. The Chevy as was an option but for the same price i could get a scat pack or camaro ss 2016+ i ended up with the camaro 2ss 2016.