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Old 06-16-2008, 06:10 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Re: 2009 GM Vehicles Post MPG Increase; Saab Aero 4Cyl Pkg; Malibu Hybrid Gets Big Bo

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Originally Posted by psece View Post
All SS should mean is that nothing in the segment can come close to the performance of it. There should only be one car with the SS emblem with in the type. So the Cobalt SS should only be the 260HP version. They shouldn't have a 2.4 liter, 175 horsepower version. It should be just like the old days where it is a package option. There were plenty of old Malibu's and Chevelle's ordered with the suspension, tire and brake setup from the SS versions. They have become collectors now because of the uniqueness of the car.
Your view is antiquidated.

Si does not mean top dog performance
Spec V does not mean top dog performance
XRS does not mean top dog performance
Neither does SVT (170 hp Focus anyone?)
The SRT name has been tainted by the Calibur as well.

Given the above example's from the other top 6 nameplates, what exactly is Chevy supposed to badge their sporty cars?

Name me 1 Chevy SS Car that has been dragged thru the mud as much as some of the "sporty" import nameplates.
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