Used Chevrolet SS for Sale in Long Beach, CA

The Chevy SS (Holden Commodore down under) is an amazing car. It can go to the track for some hot laps then stop by the grocery store on the way home. It's a very well integrated package of performance, luxury and utility/usefulness. The controls are firm, but they feel just right for this big car and it drives smaller than it actually is. The 415hp LS3 V8 is a gem, but it's thirsty as a daily driver, so far about 17 mpg. This car has less than year of production remaining as 2017 is the "last call". If you want a new one, better act quickly! Update! 10,115 miles now and the Chevy SS continues to impress. Problems have been limited to 2 screws in the tires, one of which was not repairable. Fuel economy continues to improve, a few tanks have been 19.0-19.5 mpg. The radio reception for non-satellite stations is not the best, had the dealer re-set the system, which did seem to help a little. The MRC drive settings (Tour-Sport-Perf) and the dual mode exhaust give this car multiple personalities. Each is unique and well sorted. Very few people know this car and it's nearly "invisible" in the daily commute, which is exactly the way I prefer. One time you will get some attention is at the gas station after a fill-up. When re-starting the car, the next guy next to you looks over and thinks......."that sure doesn't sound like a Malibu?" Update- 18,900 mi. One year in and still pleased with the SS. It drives as well now as it did when new and the fuel economy has been steady between 18.5-19.5mpg (70% hwy). The OE Bridgestone RE050A tires have been better than expected. They have great grip and have lasted longer than I figured? They only have a 140 tread wear so to make it to 20K is not bad. I plan on keeping this car for the long term, but will likely get a small 35-40 mpg. daily driver to try and keep some of the commuter miles off this car. Update - 27005 miles and going strong. Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires went on at 19,800 and they are outstanding. Smoother, quieter ride than the OE rubber, but still tremendous grip and responsiveness. Fuel economy recently has been steady at about 18-18.5. Wear & tear? The car is holding up pretty well. The interior, specifically the seats, are wearing much better than most GM cars/trucks. Would I buy it again? Absolutely.

I love shifting my own gears and have always owned cars with manual transmissions. But as I progressed from 2-seaters to mid-size sports sedans to full-size sports sedans over the years, manual transmissions became harder to find. In 2016, there was only one choice for a full-size sports sedan capable of the name that offered a manual transmission and that happened to be the Chevrolet SS. However, the Chevrolet SS is an overkill for me in terms of acceleration and top speed capabilities for which I have never found nor do I anticipate a situation to use such capabilities, but it's nice to know they are there. I do occasionally enjoy accelerating in traffic a "little" faster than most fellow motorist can, and find cornering at speed on twisty roads very confidence inspiring and exhilarating. I've had my 2016 SS for just over two years and 20,000 very enjoyable miles and have had no mechanical problems. Unfortunately, the Chevrolet SS was made for only four years from 2014-2017 and is now discontinued. I highly recommend the Chevrolet SS to those who have needs similar to mine, but now you have to buy a used one. And beware that this is a full-size performance sports sedan on the order of a BMW M5 or Porsche Panamera for half the cost. It is powered by a big old school GM push-rod V8 and is not very easy on gas.