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Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

At the gas station... bright blue, almost like my GTO, but maybe a touch more purple to the color...

Had Michigan Manufacturer plates on it actually...

It looked really good.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

did it appear to be RWD?
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

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did it appear to be RWD?

Quite the opposite... in the rear window was a sign that read "I'll whip any other Impala SS's ***..."
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by Darth Xed
Quite the opposite... in the rear window was a sign that read "I'll whip any other Impala SS's ***..."
Hahahahha that's one way to stick it to the naysayers

Also you must have saw one in Lazer Blue Metallic.......wierd but good lookin color if u catch it in the right shade.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

I saw a black one a few days ago (SS) and was very impressed with it.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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too google i go!

You've sparked my interest
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Just googled it

303HP 330RWTQ 5.3

- up to say the least
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

I saw what I believe was a new black one. It went by too fast, all I saw was a red SS emblem, but I think it was a new one.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by 94Camaro_Z_28
We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..

SS these days really dont mean much beyond two lette "S" side by side on the sides and rear of the car.

But occasionally it comes backed by a V8
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by 94Camaro_Z_28
We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..
I like the back end a lot, and the profile too... I like the headlamps... the only issue I really have with it is the lower grille.

It's not ugly, it just gives the car's "face" a "puckered" look to me ...

But, I will say, it is one of those cars that you hear RP and others say "looks better in person than it does in pictures"... it definately has a classier look than the 2000-2005 Impalas...
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

but back in the old days, the SS was a just atrim level too.. you could get a SS without the top of the line V8.. or not even a V8 for that matter.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by FutureZMan
SS these days really dont mean much beyond two lette "S" side by side on the sides and rear of the car.
Must resist temptation to argue....will not start nature of SS discussion....
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by SCNGENNFTHGEN
I saw what I believe was a new black one. It went by too fast, all I saw was a red SS emblem, but I think it was a new one.
red SS?

Are you sure? we have 1 on the showroom floor and have already sold a black one, and the Lettering is White with a crome outline...

its a beautiful and smooth car, not really in your face, but its a BIG car... and the Trunk, its bigger then my bath tub i think... I could sleep back there.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Re: Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

Originally Posted by 94Camaro_Z_28
We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..
Most powerful FWD car ever built.... that is SS worthy to me.

After seeing them in person I like them a lot more.

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