Malibu Maxx SS
04-21-2003, 03:51 PM
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Malibu Maxx SS
Some things are best left unsaid.... but a Station Wagon?! 
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04-21-2003, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by MunchE
I'd rather buy a Protege 5
I'd rather buy a Protege 5
http://www.conceptcarposter.com/gm_i...ac_Rageous.jpg
and
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/tema/...sa/outrag.html
04-21-2003, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/tema/...sa/outrag.html
http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/tema/...sa/outrag.html
I always thought the Rageous was a bit overdone. But I loved the Mercury when it came out. Very nice.
04-21-2003, 09:50 PM
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Let's face some painful facts.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.
04-21-2003, 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by Z284ever
Let's face some painful facts.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.
Let's face some painful facts.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.
If SS is so special, why not rename a Z06 Corvette a Corvette SS?
04-22-2003, 01:58 AM
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Originally posted by guionM
Probally the perfect example as to why SS shouldn't be "under" Z28. What's so special about SS, if a run of the mill Station wagon (as well as pickup trucks and V6 Monte Carlos) have it.
If SS is so special, why not rename a Z06 Corvette a Corvette SS?
Probally the perfect example as to why SS shouldn't be "under" Z28. What's so special about SS, if a run of the mill Station wagon (as well as pickup trucks and V6 Monte Carlos) have it.
If SS is so special, why not rename a Z06 Corvette a Corvette SS?
The suggestion of a Corvette SS might just be in line with the current mentality at Chevrolet. Sure, it would be historically inaccurate, but it might create a halo effect for the "hot" Malibu.
04-22-2003, 07:50 AM
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At least there's precident or a history with "Malibu SS." I don't see GM going to a "Corvette SS," certainly not for the sake of pushing the SS line.
It's nice that GM decided to offer a sporty wagon. There seems to be a market for them. Personally, I still like the WRX wagon as a performance bargain.
It's nice that GM decided to offer a sporty wagon. There seems to be a market for them. Personally, I still like the WRX wagon as a performance bargain.
04-22-2003, 08:41 AM
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Originally posted by redzed
I guess this is the start of SS "badge inflation." Chevrolet reintroduced an old perfomance moniker, and made it credible with products like the 454 SS truck, Impala SS and Camaro. Now they're going to leverage the badge on most every product line. The upcoming 250hp Malibu SS is just the start of the joke. If GM had actually engineered the Malibu as a credible Altima V6 competitor from the start, the naming gimmick wouldn't have been neccessary.
The suggestion of a Corvette SS might just be in line with the current mentality at Chevrolet. Sure, it would be historically inaccurate, but it might create a halo effect for the "hot" Malibu.
I guess this is the start of SS "badge inflation." Chevrolet reintroduced an old perfomance moniker, and made it credible with products like the 454 SS truck, Impala SS and Camaro. Now they're going to leverage the badge on most every product line. The upcoming 250hp Malibu SS is just the start of the joke. If GM had actually engineered the Malibu as a credible Altima V6 competitor from the start, the naming gimmick wouldn't have been neccessary.
The suggestion of a Corvette SS might just be in line with the current mentality at Chevrolet. Sure, it would be historically inaccurate, but it might create a halo effect for the "hot" Malibu.
Mercury had a "hot" Maurader that could be outrun by these family cars, and it seems Chevy's going down the same route.
04-22-2003, 08:49 AM
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I like the Maxx---kinda dumb name though. An SS version is great---as long as it has credible performance upgrades. I am tired of Chevys pinstrip and paint "SS" packages.
I see the Maxx as a leader and inovator.
BTW--whast this of a Malibu SS? Any specs?
I see the Maxx as a leader and inovator.
BTW--whast this of a Malibu SS? Any specs?
04-22-2003, 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by guionM
You bring up another good point. One can get a regular Altima with the 3.5, or any other of the quicker sedans, and have a good looking family car that is quick (probally quicker than the Malibu), but to the new marketing whizzes at Chevy, it needs to be called "SS".
Mercury had a "hot" Maurader that could be outrun by these family cars, and it seems Chevy's going down the same route.
You bring up another good point. One can get a regular Altima with the 3.5, or any other of the quicker sedans, and have a good looking family car that is quick (probally quicker than the Malibu), but to the new marketing whizzes at Chevy, it needs to be called "SS".
Mercury had a "hot" Maurader that could be outrun by these family cars, and it seems Chevy's going down the same route.
Its funny that rational adults can be surprised by a high-powered Altima V6 "family sedan," but resist a Malibu SS that probably will offer similar performance. If I had to predict, the overall quality of the Malibu will probably even be on par with the Nissan. The problem with SS-ing normal cars is that it raises suspicions more than expectations. It gives enthusists the message that Chevy will want a premium for what other makes consider to be standard.
04-22-2003, 01:23 PM
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More Malibu to the Maxx!!
Multiple angles of LT trim
Note: Notice optional rear DVD entertainment system
Multiple angles of LT trim
Note: Notice optional rear DVD entertainment system
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04-22-2003, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Z284ever
Let's face some painful facts.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.
Let's face some painful facts.
Nowadays Chevys are boring. Maybe these designs are the result of focus groups or maybe someone keeps dropping the ball. Either way...Chevys have the style of a Toyota, but without the fit and finish.
It seems that the SS sub-brand strategy will bring these anonymous Chevy cars up a notch, to the level of...oh...say, your average Nissan or Mazda, (for a premium price).
I'm sure this strategy has been brainstormed and wargamed to death and has a good business case.
Fair enough, but...............
Just remember that, the next time we have a Z/28 vs SS debate.