Researching the SS
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Joined: 01-16-2012
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From: Detroit
yea certified is nice, usually they charge a pretty penny for that.
Correct Brembos are only in the front, call the place selling ask them to look in the glove box for RPO code G85....you definitely want this if going manual.
Correct Brembos are only in the front, call the place selling ask them to look in the glove box for RPO code G85....you definitely want this if going manual.
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Joined: 10-04-2014
Posts: 6
From: Jefferson, GA
So, I have not called the dealership. I loathe speaking with them until I have to... haha. I zoomed in on a different picture and it appears that it doesn't have the LSD/Brembos. The Brembos were black with white writing, correct? It could've just been a glare that made it seem similar to the rear caliper.
At any rate... right now my wife is not 100% against taking a stab at the manual because she "understands that I enjoy driving them." What she is not 100% sold on is the styling :| It is the (ice?) silver. This thing is sub 20k miles, 2010 model, 2k+ below average retail price and essentially will have it's entire life ahead of it with warranty. I actually think it looks classy and not really over the top as much as some comparable vehicles out there.
Surprisingly enough, she mentioned that she kind of liked the 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3....
She is leaving the decision up to me, but isn't really a fan of the looks. Can't tell if it's a trap.... haha!!
At any rate... right now my wife is not 100% against taking a stab at the manual because she "understands that I enjoy driving them." What she is not 100% sold on is the styling :| It is the (ice?) silver. This thing is sub 20k miles, 2010 model, 2k+ below average retail price and essentially will have it's entire life ahead of it with warranty. I actually think it looks classy and not really over the top as much as some comparable vehicles out there.
Surprisingly enough, she mentioned that she kind of liked the 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3....
She is leaving the decision up to me, but isn't really a fan of the looks. Can't tell if it's a trap.... haha!!
Last edited by dphi8705; Oct 7, 2014 at 10:16 AM.
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Joined: 08-06-2008
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From: Grand Haven, MI
pro's and con's to both
auto has launch control
auto has auto start
5 spd has no lift shift feature
if you go 5 spd route look for one with the brembo and lsd, think it was standard on 2010's
2010's come with the RPD display, some like it some dont
I myself came from a 07 WRX 5spd to my 09 SS auto and I love it. I would love a 5spd but I am in no way disappointed with my auto. plus I love the auto start feature!
auto has launch control
auto has auto start
5 spd has no lift shift feature
if you go 5 spd route look for one with the brembo and lsd, think it was standard on 2010's
2010's come with the RPD display, some like it some dont
I myself came from a 07 WRX 5spd to my 09 SS auto and I love it. I would love a 5spd but I am in no way disappointed with my auto. plus I love the auto start feature!
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From: Pataskala Ohio
you are correct and i stand corrected, the 5spd has launch control
to original poster, if you find one you like ask the dealer to see or take a pic either under the hood or the fuel door to see if it has the GMTU stickers, or the blue bosch t-map sensors, tell tale if it has the upgrade
you are correct with these having a lot of different options, if i knew more before i bought mine i may have looked a little more, mine is auto, no sunroof, no performance seats, the basic of the basics...... BUT its still an SS!!
to original poster, if you find one you like ask the dealer to see or take a pic either under the hood or the fuel door to see if it has the GMTU stickers, or the blue bosch t-map sensors, tell tale if it has the upgrade
you are correct with these having a lot of different options, if i knew more before i bought mine i may have looked a little more, mine is auto, no sunroof, no performance seats, the basic of the basics...... BUT its still an SS!!
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Joined: 12-06-2009
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From: Alabama
you are correct and i stand corrected, the 5spd has launch control
to original poster, if you find one you like ask the dealer to see or take a pic either under the hood or the fuel door to see if it has the GMTU stickers, or the blue bosch t-map sensors, tell tale if it has the upgrade
you are correct with these having a lot of different options, if i knew more before i bought mine i may have looked a little more, mine is auto, no sunroof, no performance seats, the basic of the basics...... BUT its still an SS!!
to original poster, if you find one you like ask the dealer to see or take a pic either under the hood or the fuel door to see if it has the GMTU stickers, or the blue bosch t-map sensors, tell tale if it has the upgrade
you are correct with these having a lot of different options, if i knew more before i bought mine i may have looked a little more, mine is auto, no sunroof, no performance seats, the basic of the basics...... BUT its still an SS!!
Only 1 interior color. All had sunroof. Both seats were the performance ones. Luggage rack wasn't available.