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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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Talking GM just keeps on slapping them SS everywhere

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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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Is that the new Aveo SS?
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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Don't laugh too hard.

A girl I knew in high school actually drove a Chevette SS. Black with red lettering, just like my Camaro.
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Oh man is that a real SS.... wow those are so rare what a collectors car!
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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Oh man is that a real SS.... wow those are so rare what a collectors car!

bet ya they go for 100 grand on ebay!
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Yes it is a real "SS"... however on the Chevettes, "SS" stood for "SuperSlow".
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by jg95z28
Yes it is a real "SS"... however on the Chevettes, "SS" stood for "SuperSlow".
Or on GM's side, "SuperStupid". What a way to water-down the SS designation. There's nothing "sporty" about a chvette.

The SS moniker will probably find it's way onto every chevy with a hint of sportiness (even if it's just gfx and wheels). Sadly, that trend has already started.

Lol, Chevette SS though? Just when i thought i've seen it all, this pops up out of nowhere. Maybe there's an "SVO Pinto" that i'm not aware about.
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Lol, Chevette SS though? Just when i thought i've seen it all, this pops up out of nowhere. Maybe there's an "SVO Pinto" that i'm not aware about.
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Maybe there's an "SVO Pinto" that i'm not aware about.

Nah..... . . .

That was the "ABC Pinto" ... the ABC designation standing for the ABC-class fire extinguisher that was dealer-issued with every purchase!
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Look at that "S" car go!

Pretty soon, they are going to have to use "S" and "SSS" to designate which cars are more or less sporty than all the "SS" Models.
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Nah..... . . .

That was the "ABC Pinto" ... the ABC designation standing for the ABC-class fire extinguisher that was dealer-issued with every purchase!
That's the best one I've heard in awhile!
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
The SS moniker will probably find it's way onto every chevy with a hint of sportiness (even if it's just gfx and wheels). Sadly, that trend has already started.
I guess you've heard of the Malibu Maxx SS
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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For some reason, I don't remember any SS trim on Chevettes when they were new....was this some dealer installed regional thing?

Anyway, let me get my flame suit on. ZZZZZZZZZZZIIIPPPPPP.

Hmmm...a small RWD, 5 speed, 4cylinder hatchback from Chevrolet.

I LIKE IT! (ducking for cover).
Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by Z284ever
For some reason, I don't remember any SS trim on Chevettes when they were new....was this some dealer installed regional thing?

Anyway, let me get my flame suit on. ZZZZZZZZZZZIIIPPPPPP.

Hmmm...a small RWD, 5 speed, 4cylinder hatchback from Chevrolet.

I LIKE IT! (ducking for cover).
God, I'm speechless



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