$15k for manual with 50k miles or $8k for auto with 170k?
12-08-2021, 12:13 PM
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12-08-2021, 12:14 PM
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currently driving to sf from concord for the second day in a row as I type this.
12-08-2021, 02:17 PM
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OP was deciding between Chevy SS and HHR SS? We’re keeping pretty fancy company.
Yes, Chevy SS is (was) very much the Holden Commodore at the time, to oversimplify it a bit. At least the steering wheel is on the
What a sleeper! I came very close to buying the only one my local dealer had. The ‘Vette motor and paddle shifter had me drooling. Sales were not good at the time. It sat on the showroom floor for months, just couldn’t bring myself to buy a new car, good thing because maybe a year or two later the guy who bought it traded it in for a new C7 Corvette, except that I missed it because it sold on line in about an hour, sight unseen, to an out-of-state buyer.
If you can’t find an affordable Chevy SS you might have better luck finding a Pontiac G8, also based upon Commodore, earlier series. The 2009 GXP is probably out reach too, though.
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12-08-2021, 06:39 PM
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Holden made the "new" police Caprice for a while, they called it something different, but Caprice meant "police car", where Impala meant "family car". The main difference being the shifter on the column and a 5.2 litre engine.
12-08-2021, 06:53 PM
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In 2016 the Caprice PPV was available, I found this information
2016 Chevrolet Caprice Buyer's Guide
The Chevrolet Caprice wasn't always built exclusively for law enforcement use, but the 2016 model year Caprice has the letters "PPV" tacked on the end, for "Police Patrol Vehicle." The 2016 Caprice PPV, a five-passenger sedan, is purpose-built to compete with similar government fleet vehicles from the other Detroit manufacturers. Chevrolet says the Caprice is unique because it was developed from the ground up to be a police vehicle, rather than adapted from an existing model to suit police duty. The 2016 Caprice PPV can be customized extensively, both inside and out, to meet the varying needs of different police departments across the country. The list of standard and optional equipment is extensive, and several new features options have been added for the 2016 model year.
What makes it move?
The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV offers a 3.6-liter V-6 and a 6.0-liter V-8. The former makes 301 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque; the latter produces 355 horsepower and 384 kb-ft of torque. Both engines have FlexFuel capability, and both engines come paired to a sport-tuned six-speed automatic transmission. The Caprice PPV features handling and suspension components that have been specifically designed for police driving, and features an especially strong braking system for fast and precise stops. The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel drive.
Why buy the 2016 Chevrolet Caprice?
Choosing one police vehicle over another is a daunting prospect as a civilian; just imagine what those actual decision-makers must go through! The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV offers some compelling arguments, though. Chevrolet says that the current Caprice is purpose-built for law enforcement work, which means that it was designed specifically to coordinate with its numerous systems and equipment. And "numerous" is exactly the right word. Chevy keeps things simple, performance-wise, with the choice of just two drivetrains, but the array of safety and tech options enable complete customization. Chevrolet claims the Caprice police sedan lineup outperforms the Detroit-based competition in comparison tests conducted by the Michigan State Police, and such an endorsement from professionals on their home turf adds to the Caprice PPV's credibility.
In 2017 the 6.0 could be ordered with 525 HP top speed of 155 mph
2016 Chevrolet Caprice Buyer's Guide
The Chevrolet Caprice wasn't always built exclusively for law enforcement use, but the 2016 model year Caprice has the letters "PPV" tacked on the end, for "Police Patrol Vehicle." The 2016 Caprice PPV, a five-passenger sedan, is purpose-built to compete with similar government fleet vehicles from the other Detroit manufacturers. Chevrolet says the Caprice is unique because it was developed from the ground up to be a police vehicle, rather than adapted from an existing model to suit police duty. The 2016 Caprice PPV can be customized extensively, both inside and out, to meet the varying needs of different police departments across the country. The list of standard and optional equipment is extensive, and several new features options have been added for the 2016 model year.
What makes it move?
The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV offers a 3.6-liter V-6 and a 6.0-liter V-8. The former makes 301 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque; the latter produces 355 horsepower and 384 kb-ft of torque. Both engines have FlexFuel capability, and both engines come paired to a sport-tuned six-speed automatic transmission. The Caprice PPV features handling and suspension components that have been specifically designed for police driving, and features an especially strong braking system for fast and precise stops. The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel drive.
Why buy the 2016 Chevrolet Caprice?
Choosing one police vehicle over another is a daunting prospect as a civilian; just imagine what those actual decision-makers must go through! The 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV offers some compelling arguments, though. Chevrolet says that the current Caprice is purpose-built for law enforcement work, which means that it was designed specifically to coordinate with its numerous systems and equipment. And "numerous" is exactly the right word. Chevy keeps things simple, performance-wise, with the choice of just two drivetrains, but the array of safety and tech options enable complete customization. Chevrolet claims the Caprice police sedan lineup outperforms the Detroit-based competition in comparison tests conducted by the Michigan State Police, and such an endorsement from professionals on their home turf adds to the Caprice PPV's credibility.
In 2017 the 6.0 could be ordered with 525 HP top speed of 155 mph
12-08-2021, 10:44 PM
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I recently saw a LS wagon, (very clean) & low miles (I forget how many) fetch $14K. Seems there is somewhat of a demand. & If I ever locate my replacement truck, I may be doing the same one day also..
12-09-2021, 08:24 AM
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HOW MUCH!?!?!? I bought all 3 of mine for less then $1500. 2008 LS manual I traded a 350 chev bare block for it, paid $500 for my 2006 LT auto and $800 for my 2008 SS manual and with less then 160 000 kms. IM RICH!!!!