asdrs70

I was looking at getting a new car. i have a 2004 GTO i would like to keep it but ill have to trade it in i think. but can anyone tell me any problems with the new SS's and anything useful to know about them?

BigMat

No problems with mine, 3200 miles on it, ls3

bigshotls1

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no problem w/mine, 900 miles

asdrs70

are performace parts hard to find? and are they expensive like on the gtos?

Dark SS

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9200 miles and no problems or regrets. I love the car.

Parts are easy to find but a little pricey. That will probably change over the next couple years as more hit the market. Intakes are around $350, headers $800 and cat-backs around 1K.

Robin L

The problem is that I am going to get a bunch of tickets and lose my license if I keep driving this damn thing

OK so I have tweaked it a little bit. Yesterday I stepped into it a little bit to "clear" some traffic, a police officer was sitting at the side street waiting for the light, why he didn't see my spirited driving I don't know. Sooner or later it's going to bite me in the ***.

Oh and another problem, it spins the tires at 80 miles per hour if there is any moisture on the ground. Same if it's below 40 degrees and the pavement is cold. Damn that is scary.
Again a few bolt on's and a trick transmission but damn I need to get rid of this car.

Robin

deft

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I doubt you'll regret the switch, I'll echo the others though: parts are EXPENSIVE.

jamnut

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I don't find most performance parts expensive. LS3 cams are the same price as LS1 cams, I paid $599 for a set of coated Pacesetter headers with connector pipes. I got a lot of my parts when they were either prototypes, or new & trying to get them out there.

99CamVanillaTop

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2SS is the way to roll.

LS1SS01

kinda scary that someone like you with a sub 8sec pass thinks they are this fast with a few mods haha cant wait to get one

asdrs70

i dont know if ill be able to buy a 2 SS and make the payments on it? a grand for cat backs? really? on the goat its about 600 and headers are a grand. but thanks for the help guys ill really think about getting one they are going to call me to test drive one its been shitty out here

Robin L

Remember that I installed a GMPP LSA Crate enigne for the bolt ons.

I wish they had a version with the LSA engine and a solid rear axle.

The car with the mods is a blast to drive.

Robin

JHL88

only complaint is the stock clutch is garbage. but everything else makes up for it. good luck

Najania

Robin L. That LSA has to be the best "bolt on" known to man!
That or a LS9

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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problem im having is finding a dealer willing to discount one.

deft

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2ss = leather and other extras, not necessary for a fun car.

Yes, cat backs are advertised at $1k but last year even when they were new mike at texas speed hooked me up with a magnaflow for way less.

jmurray87

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Problem with them? Weight. (sorry had to say it since nobody else has yet...)

You will be very happy with one, An amazing car.

SiNFuLL

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I have a 2SS and at 2500 miles noticed a leak. They replaced the rear main seal and so far so good. Dealership had it done in a day and was great about it all. The car is fun, more so in curves than the previous cars I've had (WS6, GTO).

UltraZLS1

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Clutch is a little noisy when disengaging on mine...I guess a lot of people hear it. 2000 miles on mine...no problems at all...its been an amazing car.

I feel no need to upgrade the suspension/handling at this point, the car handles very well. The ride is sporty but still very comfortable.

The power is great even when stock (depending on how you look at it). The car feels noticeably faster than my 1998 camaro when it was stock. I built my 98 to 420 rwhp h/c and that was very quick. The car (2010) wasnt very impressive to me in stock form considering my previous set-up so I did full bolt ons and tune. While it still wouldnt beat my previous car...it is surprisingly close and has all the power I need for the street....for now
One BIG DIFFERENCE I notice is how much better the car launches compared to my 4th gen. To me this car is very easy to launch and drive fast.

Some early cars had transmisison output shaft failures but Im not too sure how widespread/ big of a problem it was. You dont hear much about it anymore.

asdrs70

i test drove one today it was an auto they didnt have a 6 speed in which is what i would have to get. but i really wasnt all that impressed by it. idk mabey it was just cuase i was alittle scaried of getting on it like i do in my gto. how much did everyone pay for there 2SS? and 1 SS? also what do you do for a liveing if you were able to buy a new one and put full bolt ons in. thats sounds like the job i want