....according to Hot Rod Magazine's GM sources.

 

Doesn't really surprise me. GM makes something that some of us might actually like (or even buy) and the can it! I figured either that would happen or it would sticker at $35K+!

 

It's not just us that liked it.

Apparently, GM has had so many requests for info on it....that they developed a form letter explaining that the reg. cab didn't exist....and directing them to the extended cab, AWD Silverado SS.

 

Makes sense, it would sell

 

I really do not understand this move... you wouldn't think it would cost much of anything to do a regular cab version when the extended cab is already on the market.

 

Well, all is not lost...Hot Rod says a nifty new 9C1 police package Tahoe is comming.

 

Time to start dreaming about Typhoons again since GM evidently does not want my money.

 

I'd love to know the real, honest to goodness truth why they wont make a truck like that?? They cant be that dumb.

 

Come on Darth. We've just had a whole bunch of threads describing this syndrome.

If Chevy releases a really cool, really fast content limited model......who will pay another $15,000 for the loaded "ultimate" model.

 

If true, all this proves is that Chevy does not see a market for a truly fast pickup. If they have no interest in building a true Lightning/SRT-10 competitor it's no loss to you or me. We just go to the competition, right?

 

If you read it in the latest Hot Rod Magazine... keep in mind that stuff is written 3-6 mos. in advance of publication.

 

I give up on ever buying a GM truck. Why bother? A 2WD Silverado SS is a toy I'd love to have.

Oh well...

 

Just some notes: I was talking to a good and awesome friend I acquired at the local dealership, we were talking about Impala SS supercharged, Z06 and this extended cab SS. He said the Silverado was a big f'ing piece of joke, to quote him precisely. This is coming from a guy who is one of the best sales people I've met and he's no young lad.

He told me to come and drive it one day. Said it doesn't feel fast OR powerful. And that is a truck that costs freaking $53,000 CDN. Just add $10,000 and you can get Corvette C5 coupe with all the recent rebates.

 

Some very welcoming news on the SS. Hopefully, the engine will be a warmed up 8.1L .

 

Not a chance. The AWD system doesn't leave enough room for a big block.