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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Don't know if the stars have aligned for any info on it yet, but is the 6.2 possible for it?
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

I wanna see a standard cab AWD manual transmission 6.2 w/ s/c.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

I think a low cost 2wd reg cab LS2/6spd auto Silverado SS for around $28,0000 would be awesome.

Once AWD and superchargers come into play prices shoot up fast. I'd rather see a truck that more people can afford that is still under 13.99 in the 1/4mi.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Z28x
I think a low cost 2wd reg cab LS2/6spd auto Silverado SS for around $28,0000 would be awesome.

Once AWD and superchargers come into play prices shoot up fast. I'd rather see a truck that more people can afford that is still under 13.99 in the 1/4mi.
I agree with you 100%
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

You'll all be surprised.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Josh452
You'll all be surprised.
In a good way or a bad way?

Would some early info that I remenber reading about from C&G about a Supercharged Silverado have any merit now? Have things changed that much since that blurp on C&G a long time ago......
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Jackass
I agree with you 100%
Just remember that a SS package adds about $4000 to the MSRP of a Truck. A 2WD reg. cab short bed w/ automatic Silverado LS starts at $23,445 MSRP inc. destination. $17,934 = invoice - $3500 rebate.

So realistically they could build a SS w/ LS2, 20"s, SS suspention, SS bumper/grill for $22,995. even without the $3500 rebate thats $26,495, pretty good deal I'd say. They would sell like hot cakes. Now just imagine the same setup in the cheaper and lighter Colorado
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Z28x
Just remember that a SS package adds about $4000 to the MSRP of a Truck. A 2WD reg. cab short bed w/ automatic Silverado LS starts at $23,445 MSRP inc. destination. $17,934 = invoice - $3500 rebate.

So realistically they could build a SS w/ LS2, 20"s, SS suspention, SS bumper/grill for $22,995. even without the $3500 rebate thats $26,495, pretty good deal I'd say. They would sell like hot cakes. Now just imagine the same setup in the cheaper and lighter Colorado
Interesting but they often times don't offer any or at least not as good of rebates on the SS models, plus I'm pretty sure that an SS package with that significant of an upgrade all around would be more than an additional 4000 sticker. That may have been the price of the SS package on the f-body (actually I thought it was more like 4500+?) but the f-body didn't get nearly as significant of upgrades as you seem to be referring to...

With all that said a 6-speed automatic RWD 2wd short bed moderately equipped Silverado with an LS7 would be REAL tempting.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

6.2L with an A6 would be awesome in a 2wd rcsb.

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Josh452
You'll all be surprised.
When will we know any information about the surprise???
This years upcoming auto shows???
Just a "small" hint,PLEASE!
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Z28x
I think a low cost 2wd reg cab LS2/6spd auto Silverado SS for around $28,0000 would be awesome.

Once AWD and superchargers come into play prices shoot up fast. I'd rather see a truck that more people can afford that is still under 13.99 in the 1/4mi.
An automatic?!?!?!?!....U'd better get in there and row those damn gears yourself. Automatics in a SS class vehicle shame on some of you guys .
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Josh452
You'll all be surprised.
So will you. I guarantee that you don't know the latest on this.

And quit posting stuff like you are the one who "knows" so much more than everyone else. Post what you know or don't post at all. Pretending like you are the GM guru in order to promote your website is becoming tiresome.
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

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So will you. I guarantee that you don't know the latest on this.

And quit posting stuff like you are the one who "knows" so much more than everyone else. Post what you know or don't post at all. Pretending like you are the GM guru in order to promote your website is becoming tiresome.

So are you going to post what you know?

TONY
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

I've always thought that if you were into cheap, RWD, V8, manual trans, transportation and didn't mind having a pickup..... a base 1500 Silverado would be a great entry point.

I just priced a Silverado 1500, regular cab, with 5.3 and 5 speed manual for (red tag) $15,963.

BTW, 2007 Tahoe info is up on Chevy's website.
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Re: Any word on the GMT900 Silverado SS?

Originally Posted by Z28x
I think a low cost 2wd reg cab LS2/6spd auto Silverado SS for around $28,0000 would be awesome.

Once AWD and superchargers come into play prices shoot up fast. I'd rather see a truck that more people can afford that is still under 13.99 in the 1/4mi.
I like your idea better. Plus, if they keep the prices under 30k, maybe people would stop comparing it to the more expensive SRT10 ram.

The last AWD extended cab Silverado SS with the 345hp 6.0L costed around 40k i believe...too close to the SRT10 ram and much more expensive than the SVT, and the comparison didn't favor the SS. But with a 28k sticker price, it will have a lot more takers and it'd basically be in a class of its own really (where the SVT lightning used to reside).



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