I have been looking at the Chevy SSR for a while now and think I would like to own one. I have only 2 short test drives under my belt and enjoyed both. I have gotten the impression there may be a parts availability problem or will be in the not too distant future. Any advice about how to go about making this decision and if I choose to buy, about how to go about the selection process.
PS, if I get one, it will be to drive, not leave in a garage. Thanks for any input.
My SSR: 2004 slingshot yellow#106972 Born on 3/15/2004 adopted 6/30/2006
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Originally Posted by saint
I have been looking at the Chevy SSR for a while now and think I would like to own one. I have only 2 short test drives under my belt and enjoyed both. I have gotten the impression there may be a parts availability problem or will be in the not too distant future. Any advice about how to go about making this decision and if I choose to buy, about how to go about the selection process.
PS, if I get one, it will be to drive, not leave in a garage. Thanks for any input.
BUY BUY BUY
SMILE
ENJOY
WHEN THERE IS A WILL THERE WILL BE AWAY
__________________ Baseball
"Not only a game that builds Characters It also reveals them"
Saint : I have a low mileage (2,402 )for sale
300 hp/automatic. Has all the extras,Chrome wheels,carpeted bed /wood slats,guage pkg,towing pkg,all power equipment,6 disk cd player w/bose sound,leather seats,cruise, garaged,like new .Was asking $32,000 but will take $29,995.
jeaux
Last edited by jeauxbleauxsr : 08-15-2008 at 07:04 PM.
My SSR: Striping by Fairfield, Confidence by Mike in AZ
The first decision IS... what Color. The second is what HP you want. The third is a non-issue, about the parts. Just Buy It. That part thing will have to work itself out no matter what vehicle you buy. Hey, why look for a reason NOT to get one...... just TREAT yourself. There's a whole Heap of Fun coming if you do. If you Don't, you'll NEVER know what you missed...... &
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The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first.
My SSR: 06/6sd Sil on Blk-2SS, Chrome pack,Magnaflow. #23284
I bought mine without a test drive. I bought it knowing there might be parts/service issues. I'd do it again. Coolest ride on the Planet.
Decision on what to buy. If you have the $$$ I'd buy an 06 with low miles. Whatever you do buy...get something that has a warranty.
Pick the color you like. If you see an SSR that appeals to you....go for it. Mine had to be a 6 speed. Also wanted an 05 or 06 for the LS2 motor.
The best support you can get will be from the Fanatics. There is always someone willing to help you out if you have questions or issues.
You know you want it. Get one. Can always be sold. The fun you will have owning an SSR is unlike any Ride you will ever have.
__________________ SSR 1st Chevy/1st 6spd- Saw it, loved it, bought it.
The others:
02 Procharged Mustang GT Conv. 5sd
07 2 dr Jeep Rubicon 3"lift/35x12.5MT's - skids & bumpers
06 X3
Cole Haans
My SSR: Studly Slingshot Yellow VIN 20778 Born 05 May 2005 (05/05/05) w/ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by saint
I have been looking at the Chevy SSR for a while now and think I would like to own one. I have only 2 short test drives under my belt and enjoyed both. I have gotten the impression there may be a parts availability problem or will be in the not too distant future. Any advice about how to go about making this decision and if I choose to buy, about how to go about the selection process.
PS, if I get one, it will be to drive, not leave in a garage. Thanks for any input.
My advice, Saint . . . just buy a Slingshot Yellow SSR (the best looking and fastest) and don't worry about the little stuff.
DOOPHUS just turned three in May and I have absolutely not regrets whatsoever.
My SSR: 04 Ricochet, ADDCO, Eibach, Joe’s Tune, Bernie’s Kit,Air Dam, Aux Fan & Lower Radiator Supt
Saint, Where you from? I’m thinking maybe you’ll like to check in on some of the SSRFanatic events around your area, look around and ask questions as that might help in your selection/decision process.
Oh… by the way, welcome to the forum from So Calif.
My SSR: Aqua Blur '05,#18006, Diablo Preditor, K&N, Spoiler,
July 3rd I'd had mine for 2 years....05 that was a left over... Most fun any man can have on four wheels. As I've said on here before, I plan to be buried in mine. Sitting behind the wheel with that PERMAGRIN on my face... pointed west!!
You know you want it, Go get it andf let YOUR Permagrin begin!!!!!
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Be who you are and say what you feel....Because those that matter....don't mind....And those that mind....don't matter. "
My SSR: 04 Smoken Asphalt, HP tuned, FlowMasters, TransGo Shift kit, 411 Gears, Mikes Aux Fan
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Originally Posted by saint
I have been looking at the Chevy SSR for a while now and think I would like to own one. I have only 2 short test drives under my belt and enjoyed both. I have gotten the impression there may be a parts availability problem or will be in the not too distant future. Any advice about how to go about making this decision and if I choose to buy, about how to go about the selection process.
PS, if I get one, it will be to drive, not leave in a garage. Thanks for any input.
Do what I did, flip a coin. Heads I buy the R, tails I buy the R. It was that easy to buy :
My SSR: U.V. with "flame" rally stripes, loaded incl. spare tire, CORSA Sport, MPD boards, Wester's tune
do yourself a favor and go for a much longer test drive.....stop at a store or two, the gas station, post office - what I am getting at is that the fun does not only come to you behind the wheel, but all the wonderful people that smile at you, give you the thumbs up, and just have to walk over and chat cuz they have to know what that is - smiles all around. It does the heart good.
And don't worry about the parts. When it wears out in 10 or 20 years just replace it with another SSR
Whatever color you pick--it's a real head turner just driving down the highway. I get many thumbs up when it's on the road!! Go for it and enjoy what's left of this summer!
Like many of the others, I bought my SSR knowing there could be parts shortages somewhere down the road.
But life is too short to sit around worrying about some silly thing like that.
Buy it and drive it.
You won't regret it. I know I don't.
And should the day come when an absolutely necessary part simply cannot be found, then you can trade it in on something else. ((Yes, someone will take it. I watched a dealership gladly take my little brother's first car as a trade on a new car. If they took THAT then they will take anything! ))
__________________ Vicki B.
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." M.L.K., Jr.
My SSR: 05 Slingshot Auto # 20087 Brickyard Track Vehicle
just do it,get the ls2 motor and favourite colour. I purchased mine without a test drive, had it shipped to Australia and a right hand drive conversion done. Just love it.......vavoom
My SSR: 05 AUTO SMKN ASPHALT(DOES NOT WANT TO GO HOME)
3+YEARS-40000+MILES-LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS-NEW EXPERIENCES MOST EVERY WEEKEND-57 CHEVY HDTP NOT DRIVEN MUCH ANYMORE AND I CAN TELL IT IS SAD-NO REGRETS HERE-BUY IT NOW AND YOU WILL START ACTING AT LEAST 10 YEARS YOUNGER (MAYBE MORE)....CHUCKSTR
2 buy or not 2 buy
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SSR 1st Chevy/1st 6spd- Saw it, loved it, bought it. 
What he said.....
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Saint!! Buy One!!!
Tim
SANDY
