New 08 SS Today! First Impressions
06-17-2009, 02:13 AM
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New 08 SS Today! First Impressions
I picked up my new 2008 SS with 180 miles on it today. 40 were mine from the test ride.
They filled the tank, cleaned it up and it'll get the inspection sticker tomorrow.
They're throwing in the ash tray muffin for free woohoo.
First song she played for me was Bad To The Bone
I promptly took a 220 mile jaunt
I just did a break-in/shakedown cruise.
Mostly backroads (40mph avg) with very few stops and about 70 miles of highway, 20 @ 60mph & 50 @ 70mph.
A very good overall mix.
29.1 MPG with only 28 PSI in the tires!
She feels good powering out of turns and handles very nicely around s-turns.
I passed a couple of slow-pokes and that was adequate but I'll definitely appreciate the stage 1 when it's time.
I truly like the interior layout and was continually impressed.
I love this friggin car!
The only thing that really bugs me is the interior light shining on the center instrument panel from the moonroof control panel.
There doesn't seem to be any way to shut it off.
I was used to it after 200 miles at night but I'd like to have the choice to shut it off short of sticking electricians' tape over it.
Besides that she performs flawlessly.
Better than expected and she's going to get treated like a lady.
A lady that needs a good romp every so often and is ready to whenever it's required.
The bottom line is :twothumbs
I made the right choice.
Second impressions after later today's romp around New Hampshire.
Bike Week Laconia and fun in the sun.
Show your headlights!
They filled the tank, cleaned it up and it'll get the inspection sticker tomorrow.
They're throwing in the ash tray muffin for free woohoo.
First song she played for me was Bad To The Bone
I promptly took a 220 mile jaunt
I just did a break-in/shakedown cruise.
Mostly backroads (40mph avg) with very few stops and about 70 miles of highway, 20 @ 60mph & 50 @ 70mph.
A very good overall mix.
29.1 MPG with only 28 PSI in the tires!
She feels good powering out of turns and handles very nicely around s-turns.
I passed a couple of slow-pokes and that was adequate but I'll definitely appreciate the stage 1 when it's time.
I truly like the interior layout and was continually impressed.
I love this friggin car!
The only thing that really bugs me is the interior light shining on the center instrument panel from the moonroof control panel.
There doesn't seem to be any way to shut it off.
I was used to it after 200 miles at night but I'd like to have the choice to shut it off short of sticking electricians' tape over it.
Besides that she performs flawlessly.
Better than expected and she's going to get treated like a lady.
A lady that needs a good romp every so often and is ready to whenever it's required.
The bottom line is :twothumbs
I made the right choice.
Second impressions after later today's romp around New Hampshire.
Bike Week Laconia and fun in the sun.
Show your headlights!
Last edited by Mowgli; 06-17-2009 at 02:56 AM.
06-17-2009, 08:32 AM
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06-17-2009, 09:45 AM
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I also purchassed a new 08 last month (Black ,5 speed with all other options) here in Delaware at a very very good price. I now have put about 2,000 miles on it with zero problems. I purchassed a 1966 chevelle super sport emblem off of e-bay and put it on the right front of the grille boy am I getting rave reviews everywhere I stop. Having a great time along with almost 30 mpg. I am now saving for the stage 1.
06-17-2009, 10:05 AM
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I asked about this in another thread.
An SS 122t emblem would be hilarious.
06-17-2009, 09:24 PM
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