2005 Chevrolet SSR: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $42,555
- Invoice: $39,789
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Chevrolet SSR. See if the 2005 Chevrolet SSR is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Chevrolet SSR |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base |
| Arrival Date: | 02/25/2005 |
| Engine: | ohv V8 |
| Bodystyle | reg. cab |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 42,430 |
| Price as Tested: | 47,500 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 2016 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2323 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 307 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.416 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.04 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Preferred Equipment Group (Memory Package- Seats, Radio, HomeLink, Engine Cover Insert, Heated Driver and Passenger Seats, Electrochromic Mirrors: Inside Rearview and Left O/S Rearview, AM/FM Stereo W/In Dash 6CD Bose Premium Sound System), Cargo Compartment Trim With Wood, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (Not Available With Traction Control System), Auxillary Gauge Package, Special Paint, Customized Floor Mats, GVW Rating 6,050 Lbs, Aqua Blur Metallic Exterior, Ebony Interior
From the Back Seat
Kirk Bell
Who needs overhead cams when pushrods can be this cool? I'd take a Corvette over an SSR in a heartbeat. It's not nearly as fun to drive as your average $43,000 sports car and doesn't handle nearly as well. At least the new engine makes it fast, but the only reason to buy this beast is to get noticed.
Rick Cotta
What's not to like about a 390-hp 6-speed convertible with a big trunk? Quite a lot, actually. Most has to do with the driving environment. It took awhile to get used to the claustrophobic accommodations--which isn't to say I ever got to LIKING them--the interior storage is dismal, and there are plenty of rattles to remind you that the SSR is about one step away from a kit car. That said, its large "trunk" makes it far more practical than many of the breed (I would imagine four sets of golf clubs would fit inside), and performance is exhilarating if not heart-stopping. In all fairness, the potent '05 version offers a lot of style, individuality, and power for the money, and probably rates as one of the most practical "boutique" cars out there.
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