[{"id": 2521667, "authorName": "Vetteman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a real \u201csleeper\u201d as the saying goes. I\u2019m sure a lot of mustangs and Dodge drivers would be surprised. The only thing more fun is a Hellcat with the badging and striped removed, and maybe someone\u2019s hip grandmother on the shifter.....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536977195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521670, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad the owner didn't rebadge it as a Holden. Wheels look good. Beautiful car. How much is the lien and how is it paid off? If the car sells for X does that mean the seller pays the lien or does the buyer pay the lien in addition to what he pays for the car? Please clarify how this issue is taken care of.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536977259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521674, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool, but so weird.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536977394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521678, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not so weird. Based on a GM Australian Holden brand model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536977611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521693, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat cars, i liked the look of the Pontiac a little more. As fantastic as these are, I think we've fooled ourselves a bit into thinking a RWD V8 vehicle has to gangbusters fast. That's just made them too pricy for most of us. Somebody needs to get back to a quick, nimble, 275-300HP sedan the same price as Malibu.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536978243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521707, "authorName": "SaltyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. I like the Chevrolet badging better than the Holden badging. Please don\u2019t hate me.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536978657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521758, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys,\r\nThanks for looking\r\n@alagol there is no lien on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536980240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521790, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "impressed Chevy offered this. I don't think it was necessarily over-horsepowered, but the mileage was fairly dismal to daily drive. And no, it doesn't need Holden badges, because it is a Chevy, and a proud one. Good luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536982324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521806, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Red Hot.\r\n\r\nEXACTLY the color I'd want for a sleeper. \r\n\r\nStunning nonetheless. GLWTA -", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536983148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521821, "authorName": "LouisL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louisl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How/when does the loan get paid off? Assuming the seller pays post gavel, please confirm timeline post auction to settle the lein.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536983691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521822, "authorName": "gromitspapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gromitspapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 - see if you can get some of the GAP insurance (I assume) you bought refunded.\n\nCool car- I'd like to try one out some day...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536983711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521842, "authorName": "Roadracer_Al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never thought I\u2019d say this about a 4-door.... I like it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536984493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521905, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not a sedan. The Aussies had the perfect description for it - V8 SuperCar.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536987689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521914, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LouisL the title has no lien and will be handed over at the sale.\nLook in the additional pictures.\n@gromitspapa thanks for the info!\nIt\u2019s a really fun car, definitely a sleeper despite the color. I never get any looks from cops or other drivers, I\u2019ve never even been pulled over in it!\nFor people asking about fuel economy the car will get 25mpg at 70mph....I averaged 18-20mpg", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536988289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521925, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool ride! One of the few modern cars I can envision being a classic someday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536989152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521933, "authorName": "rfern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfern/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by rfern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536990022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2521948, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been modified to remove mention of a lien on the car. The car is paid off.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536991047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521980, "authorName": "Floyd_Lippencott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floyd_lippencott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One doesn't need the skip shift eliminator. If the driver is shifting so early or under such light throttle that it is engaged, someone needs to take the keys away. And give them to me.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1536994764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521990, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holden wears it better. \r\n\r\nNo matter one\u2019s preference, this remains quite the bad-ass. Too bad Chevy had their heads up theirs in the original marketing; there is no reason why these shouldn\u2019t have taken off like singles in a strip club. \r\n\r\nChevy took a great ride and made it invisible.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536996573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522019, "authorName": "SmilesPerMile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smilespermile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw one parked at Lake George car show last week. Had a crowd showing proper reverence.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537006140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522074, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also known as the Vauxhall VXR8 in the U.K. Somehow this flew completely under the radar for me.. had no clue it was sold in the U.S. \r\nTop Gear magazine said \"need a healthy supply of fuel and tyres to satisfy its smoking habit...\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1537012847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522110, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never understood why the General put that ridiculous \"skip shift,\" in the Corvette and this car. It's our money, if we want to drain the tank we can. Other brands that make vehicles which can run circles around this bucket of bolts, don't.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537014913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522184, "authorName": "Cootersdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cootersdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One wonders as to what Chevy will do to replace this gem.....and it IS a gem. New Impala SS perhaps?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537017042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522257, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djac70 it was originally used to avoid the gas guzzler tax", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1537019402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522353, "authorName": "Ab150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab150/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a Mercedes 6.3 and E500. This car would make a lovely addition to my garage. I do not say that very often. GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537022438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522382, "authorName": "customia2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/customia2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the LS3 had more H.P. Was wondering why my E55 ran away from one of these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537023329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522411, "authorName": "Myster_E", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myster_e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never available in Canada which is a shame. One of the best cars no one has ever heard of.\r\n\r\nGLWS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1537024115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522463, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537025658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2522465, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos\r\nRed Hot.\r\n\r\nEXACTLY the color I\u2019d want for a sleeper.\r\n-----\r\nMy sentiments exactly!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537025754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522472, "authorName": "Tigerv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will be the test. It was felt by many that these would hold value at minimum, or appreciate, given the unicorn V8-6MT-NA-sedan never to be seen (sold) again.\r\nAnd for GM to then blow them out at 20% off?? Sheesh. \r\nThis was my exact preferred combo, but too much red tape & $$ to bring it into Canada. \r\nGLWS & my compliments on the wheel choice; they really set this car off.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1537025972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522493, "authorName": "BrianZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep these coming, I never get tired of looking them. I\u2019ll be getting serious about looking for a green one within 2 years. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537026630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522497, "authorName": "Dashdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dashdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this car. These days, every car company has a sports sedan, usually tarted-up with badges, scoops, flares, extra trim, etc. Many of them don't even have any extra performance to speak of (looking at you M-Sport, S- Line, and AMG-Look packages), unless you count a 7mm suspension drop, slightly stiffer roll bar, and summer tires as some kind of big performance gain. \r\nThis SS is subtle, but naturally handsome and athletic looking. It's special, but only a car-person would notice. I'd love to see more cars like this myself. How about a regular BMW 3-series with M3 guts? That kind of thing. Not because I want to avoid tickets, or surprise people at stoplight races, but because there's nothing special about these styling tricks anymore. You can now get SUV's and even minivans with big front air dams, oversize intakes, black-out trim, and rear valences. It's getting tiresome, and I think we need some fresh ideas for auto styling. \r\nSure, the SS incorporates some of these styling cues, but in a very restrained way IMO. And at least it has the bona-fides to live up to the look. \r\nGood luck with the sale. The red really suits this car, and the wheels are a nice touch too.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1537026704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522498, "authorName": "idonthaveatrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idonthaveatrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tigerv8 this won't so much be a test as much a measure of initial demand. Had a chance for an extended drive in this and it's a terrific car, but this ain't no lux ride. Seats are comfortable but don't touch those in pricier rides in its category and it's clear where they saved money. It's also obvious where the money was spent... Transmission and suspension.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537026709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522491, "authorName": "RC_in_Ca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rc_in_ca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cootersdad. Unfortunately, looking at Ford's recent announcements and other manufacturers products lines, Chevy will be replacing this with yet another hatchback on stilts. Face it, the marketing people have convinced US drivers CUVs, SUVs, trucks and other agricultural equipment are what they want. There will be less and less real cars like this in the future, but you've already probably come across dozens of articles on automotive sites warning us of this enthusiasts carpocalypse.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1537026834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522523, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Australian made. Could this be one of the last Holdens ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537027913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522568, "authorName": "Cootersdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cootersdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RC_in_ca, yeah it's sad.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537029157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522587, "authorName": "guns4you", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guns4you/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by guns4you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537029907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2522598, "authorName": "MarkSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markss/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by MarkSS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537030368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2522731, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the red color in 2017 different than the ones in 2016?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537035374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522738, "authorName": "razorbc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/razorbc/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by razorbc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537035595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2522752, "authorName": "AudioFan70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiofan70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would have considered one of these had they been offered in Canada. Bought an S4 instead.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537036144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522777, "authorName": "pipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve always wanted to find a nice older e28, dial up the suspension and brakes, and drop in an LS3. But here is the OEM version, with even better brakes and suspension. And will probably gavel for half what a build like that would cost!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537037161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522788, "authorName": "imolaredm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imolaredm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throw those stock wheels back on, and no one will have any idea what they're dealing with.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537037608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522853, "authorName": "BKSTDVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkstdvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see no mention of the factory warranty status. Presumably there's some remaining and transferable, since the car is one model year old and less than 36,000 miles, correct? Also, was any transferable extended warranty purchased with the vehicle?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537040569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522869, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BKSTDVR the remaining warranty is valid and will transfer to the new owner.\r\nNo extended warranty was purchased.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537041103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522875, "authorName": "BKSTDVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkstdvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 What's the in-service date?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537041221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522898, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BKSTDVR The purchase contract, which states that the vehicle comes with a warranty, is in the pictures . The vehicle was purchased on 3/3/17.\r\nAre you asking when the vehicle was last serviced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537042760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522945, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537044932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2522962, "authorName": "BKSTDVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkstdvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 Thanks. The 3 March 2017 purchase date was what I wanted to know--also called the in-service date. That's the date from which GM calculates remaining warranty coverage. That means the warranty is good through 3 March 2020, or until the odo ticks past 36K miles, for others on here who may also be curious.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1537045814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523027, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BKSTDVR there is also a 5 year/60k mile powertrain warranty", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537049887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523083, "authorName": "TripleSE7EN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplese7en/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These look amazing in black as well. A neighbor down the road has one, and I love him for it. But he also has a new x3, so I hate him too :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537052891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523118, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it - list the gas guzzler tax as an option. Chevy Caprice PPV...same platform...buy one cheap - get them while u can - mod it to ur preference and u can have all kinds of driving fun on the cheap. Very nice example...GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537055153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523305, "authorName": "StealthSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stealthss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im a fan of these. Interesting to hear it being compared to a BMW. That was exactly what I thought when I rented a Holden VY Series II Calais on my first trip down under. Then I turned the key and heard the LS1.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537068762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523334, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StealthSS\r\nhttps://youtu.be/YbLweooe3aM", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537071210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523347, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537072159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2523375, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiac G8 by Chevrolet through Holden. This has got to be the most unmarketed vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup. This is arguably the last of the really nice vehicles worthy of the SS badges. What could be better than a hot V8, three pedals and oversize brakes? This Impala SS is certainly top of the line and miles above the last SS of 1996.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537074015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523561, "authorName": "psnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/psnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars are, imho, some of the best sports sedans around and have already started to appreciate. Perhaps the best thing about them is frequently overlooked because they're big cars, but they handle great at the limits. I track mine frequently and i cant say enough about how fun it is.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1537106457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523581, "authorName": "Sodaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 may I ask the reason for the sale after a short ownership? Awesome car GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537107665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523592, "authorName": "Sodaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodaguy/", "bidAmount": 10700, "content": "$10,700 bid placed by Sodaguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537108338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2523599, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin2117\r\n\r\nThis is NOT an Impala SS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537108589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523604, "authorName": "MyronM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myronm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The SS sedan, built from 2014-2017, in low volume, is a sleeper for sure. Built on Holden's Commodore VF chassis, it is a more refined platform than the VE chassis used for Pontiac's G8.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1537108824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523606, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 10950, "content": "$10,950 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537108932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2523731, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sodaguy I\u2019m trying to build a woodworking business and this car isn\u2019t really helping. I love the car, it\u2019s been great to own.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1537114179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523793, "authorName": "Sodaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sodaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 thanks for the answer. I totally understand.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537117103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523811, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO body matching the chrome on the fender cooling ports (or what ever those are supposed to be, I absolutely hate them on the BMW 4 series) would enhance the looks and give the car a smoother appearance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537118214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523819, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TMA1 my only gripe with the exterior is the chrome bits. \nI\u2019ve come very close to ordering this kit and a small section of red hot 2 vinyl wrap for the door handle inserts:\nhttps://holdenpartsusa.com/products/16-17-chevy-ss-6pc-front-end-black-out-kit", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537118589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523851, "authorName": "cpicorp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpicorp1/", "bidAmount": 11200, "content": "$11,200 bid placed by cpicorp1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537120787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2523905, "authorName": "mnistor1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnistor1/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mnistor1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537124377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2523912, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@newworldmatt May not be an Impala SS but on this platform it certainly should have been--I sit corrected.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537124799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524018, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by prlinn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537133292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524030, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 - Yup. Gotta have chrome, cuz...'Murica. Personally, I'd go with the red vinyl, but that's just me. Beautiful sleeper ya got there. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537134127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524088, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Id paint the wheels and all exterior chrome with removeable matt black plastikote.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537138151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524090, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As some have echoed, the chrome is strong on these. I own one of these in Mystic Green Metallic (or Steel Prussian Gray, as it's know down under) and it masks the chrome trim really well. The cars done in Silver Ice Metallic also make the chrome bits disappear.\r\n\r\nThere are OEM kits available to swap the chrome to black without much pain. If I had one in any color other than MGM or SIM, this appearance mod would be on my short list. \r\n\r\n\r\nThese are great cars, and the manual is the one to have. The aftermarket wheels on this one aren't all that flattering, IMO. Personally, I'd put dedicated snows on them and run the stockers in the summer. \r\n\r\n\r\nGood luck to the high bidder. You will love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537138443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524110, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 14444, "content": "$14,444 bid placed by needabiggerhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537139983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524170, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I for one think the chrome is just fine and adds some nice pop to the red and as such does not detract at all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537145375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524302, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just rented one of these through TURO for three days to attend the Historic races in Monterey. We went to the Exotics on Cannery Row one night where there were more expensive cars in one location than I have ever seen. Inspite of this, people were asking us about our ride as we drove in. LOL \r\nIt was a 2 pedal car, in a more understated metallic gray color. While I am a stick shift die hard, the paddle shifting tranny seemed better suited for the cars purpose.\r\nI have driven lots of good handling powerful cars, and this car did not disappoint!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1537154767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524367, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are cool cars and respect GM for building them but... What is going on with the headliner termination in the sunroof area? It looks really unfinished and like it's missing a trim piece.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537162344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524413, "authorName": "MartyO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyo/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by MartyO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537176869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524433, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by needabiggerhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537183922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524475, "authorName": "mnistor1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnistor1/", "bidAmount": 26262, "content": "$26,262 bid placed by mnistor1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537188076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524540, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It kills me that you can't import after 1993, because a new one of these s 27k from Australia.\r\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537190751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524547, "authorName": "dingopel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dingopel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thaxted2bat - Um... no. The Holden Commodore in Australia has multiple trim levels. Think of Ford Mustang - you can get an EcoBoost 4cyl, a V6, V8, and Shelby options. The Commodore is available with many engine sizes and options. \r\nThe version we got here in the States is most like the SSV Redline trim level in Australia. A quick Australia AutoTrader search for 2017 models shows them around $53k AUD to $74k which is about $38k USD - $53k. Owning a 2015 myself, I've done a lot of research and chatted with many SS owners to figure it all out.\r\nhttps://www.autotrader.com.au/car/D_6238206/holden/commodore/nsw/blacktown/sedan?searchKey=cg_s.d18c222f07e99e84826ee5d52dd0b476#pos=0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537191157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524565, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dingopel\r\nI meant before 1993. I saw a couple this price online on auction in Australia and don't refute your numbers, but my point was the ludicrous limitation on import year. The dealers have all the laws in their favor, just look at Teslas problems with direct sales. If no one sells it here, you should be allowed to import it. Toyota Series 70 is a case in point. Oh, yeah, I could buy one in Ecuador, if I could get it through the rebel strewn jungle and it floated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537191897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524585, "authorName": "SoloIIguru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soloiiguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are so cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537192937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524829, "authorName": "AllClaSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allclass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great drivers car. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537199147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525220, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did Kia copy this with the Stinger?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537207273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525353, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfa55 I\u2019ve thought that too haha. \r\nSpeaking from experience though, a stinger gt won\u2019t accelerate like this car at highway speeds.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537208405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525474, "authorName": "SilerSays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silersays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ideal spec. Subscribe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537209526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525711, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In about 10 years these will be as collectible as a Pontiac G8.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537212373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526042, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw one of these at Pocono Speedway in July for a track day and it was FAST.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537215729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526284, "authorName": "BrendanE9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brendane9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@craZee you'd be surprised at how well it is to live with a manual one. I'm at 50k miles on my 2016 with a stick and I didn't want the auto. LS3 and a Tremec 6060 is just such a great pairing. I just got back from a three day road rally, and it was a pleasure to work that gearbox all day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537219093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526326, "authorName": "doletron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doletron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the factory mudguards but could do with out the \"cold air intake\" nonsense.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537219455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526622, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doletron normally I feel the same way about mods, but the roto-fab is a really well made unit. On the 16-17 SS there\u2019s also what Holden calls the Mechanical Sound Enhancer (MSE), which combined with the intake makes a great noise in the cabin at full throttle. The MSE is a tube that goes from the air box, through the firewall, and into the cabin, giving more intake noise only at full throttle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537221628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2527556, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 26512, "content": "$26,512 bid placed by wolfpack15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537239851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2528315, "authorName": "Surffly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surffly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars.\r\nThey really tick a lot of the right boxes.\r\n\r\nOne thing I find odd is how much attention they get on the used market, but GM stopped making them because there was so little attention on the new market. How can this be?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537283787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2528472, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Surffly\r\n\r\nEuro buyer's egos get less dinged buying privately, than having to risk being spotted in a GM dealership.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537286375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2529488, "authorName": "1realHolden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1realholden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish seller would indicate what tires are on the accessory wheels. All seasons likely for Maine driving.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537298745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2529953, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1realHolden\r\nIf you look in the pictures, you\u2019ll see the the oem wheels have the original Bridgestone potenza re050a tires, which I swapped at 8259mi. The aftermarket wheels have continental pro contact DWS 06 tires, as stated above. I have a dedicated winter car, I went with the aftermarket setup so I could rotate the wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537300146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2532175, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmm. I tried to list a 2017 and was told BAT did not take cars that new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537361793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2535349, "authorName": "Alienviking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alienviking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@surffly the Holden plant where these rebadged Chevys were made was closed down. Had nothing to do with the American market, but everything to do with the Australian market (and associated politics).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537412077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2535640, "authorName": "Sniff38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sniff38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone commented how much attention these are getting on the used market but were largely ignored when new. I suppose that's human nature. Since they're no longer being built for the US, people want what they perceive as rare and unique.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537441268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2535797, "authorName": "anomadtoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anomadtoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@surffly, as Alien mentioned, these actually did well when new; GM only wanted to build,and sold, the roughly 2500 per year over four years that was planned. Yes with a little help off MSRP twice, but it was the intent all along for the last few years of Holden and bringing a niche car over for a few years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537448303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2537442, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No one wants to put Caprice badging on this ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537472909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2537522, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Chevrolet SS was produced for 4 model years (2014-2017), not 2 as stated in the description. Some 13,000 total were sold in the US. @wolfpack15, there were 2 red colors offered during the production run: Red Hot 2 (seller's car), which was offered all 4 model years, and Some Like it Hot Red, which was only offered in the 2015 and 2016 model years. SLIH Red was a metallic color that had some orange tones in it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537473904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539591, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS\r\n\r\nThe description doesn't state the SS was produced for only 2 years. It says the seller has a build sheet showing 2016-2017 build configurations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537534942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539641, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat car.... it failed, in my opinion, because the styling was so, uh, BORING. \r\n\r\nThe dynamics and performance should have made this a huge hit, but the shape is a snooze fest... \r\n\r\nIf I was in the market for a sedan, I would be on this like stink on a skunk.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537536183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539650, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Newworldmatt @CajunSS \r\nRed hot was a color option for all 4 years.\r\nFor 2015 the cars were upgraded with magnetorheological dampers, a manual option, brembo rear brakes, OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and some more color options. For 2016 the cars were upgraded with a revised fascia, hood vents, new wheels, and the dual mode exhaust. There were no changes for 2017.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537536365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539657, "authorName": "Donohu90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donohu90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and roughly 2,600 of those were produced with a manual transmission, which in my opinion, is where the real fun is at", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537536514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539671, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Newworldmatt - 3rd paragraph: \"The SS was originally sold in Australia as a Holden before being imported to the U.S. for two model years...\" This is incorrect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537536734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539673, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bringing the SS as a \"halo\" car gave Chevy some bragging rights. In Nascar, it became the only V8 and rear-drive based car in the Cup series (vs Camry, Fusion). On the street, SS was a worthy, if expensive competitor to the Dodge Charger, and a more practical, versatile car than the new Camaro.\nMore importantly, it was the car we wanted, and it positioned Chevy as responsive to the enthusiast market.\n\nIn Australia, the SS enhanced the rep of the Holden Commodore VF; some VF owners rebadge their cars with Chevy bowties and SS emblems, just as we occasionally see \"Holdens\" here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537536962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539685, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 I could bore you to tears with production statistics. Mine is a 2015 Perfect Blue (one year only color) with less than 8,000 miles on it and is one of only 113 produced in its configuration. And mine has all the Holden goodies on it! ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539691, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS\r\n\r\nYou are correct, I missed that. My apologies.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539692, "authorName": "anomadtoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anomadtoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS, did you also do the info screen? Been wanting to do that; looks amazing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539695, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6\r\n\r\nYes, I know. I own one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539693, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, radio, DIC and airbag all changed to Holden. Also, 20-inch HSV style wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539698, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS\r\n\r\nAh, but did you do key fob and get yourself a VF Commodore owner's manual? ;)\r\n\r\n2014 Mystic Green 1200 miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537537442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539702, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Newworldmatt I do have the Holden owner's manual and wallet, but not the key fob. Australia uses a different frequency.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537537540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539700, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CajunSS perfect blue is an awesome color!\r\nI wanted a slipstream blue one in the worst way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539709, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CajunSS\r\n\r\nThere is a work-around for a fob, I have done it. Very inexpensive. Message me (can you do that here?) and I'll give you the details.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537537727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539714, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not possible here, but I am on the ss forums with the same screen name. Thanks! Back to the auction!! By the way, I love Red Hot 2. It was my next choice vs. Perfect Blue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537537826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539719, "authorName": "anomadtoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anomadtoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201816 Mystic Green....rather Prussian Steel here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537537997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539865, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw a blue one of these in my neighborhood. It threw me at first because it was badged as a Holden (which I knew were not imported here). Now I see that some SS owners put Holden badges on them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537540877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539917, "authorName": "anyglenwilldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyglenwilldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "must have been pretty fun to hoon that thing through the Maine back woods", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537541673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2539977, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anyglenwilldo I wish I had some good hooning stories!\r\nI prefer to hoon in something I care less about.\r\nThis car spent nearly all its life on the highway.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537542752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2540004, "authorName": "anyglenwilldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyglenwilldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beckernh6 ha yes I would feel the same... way too pretty! need an awd beater for the log trail fun. GLWA, she's a real beaut", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537543417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2540044, "authorName": "Chronumn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chronumn/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Chronumn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537544220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2540073, "authorName": "bahnstorm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahnstorm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those last-of-an-era cars and it\u2019s actually really depressing to me that I\u2019m just a little too young and not quite wealthy enough to afford one, or there\u2019d be one in my driveway right now. I\u2019ve lusted after these since they were first announced for US sales. I feel especially bad seeing this one as this is exactly how I would\u2019ve ordered it! GLWTA and I bet the winner will be a very happy camper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537544890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2540082, "authorName": "geeofff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geeofff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely loved my 2016, unfortunately I traded it in on a pickup after dealing with too much traffic for my left leg to handle lol. Wish I was in the position to purchase this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537545017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2540430, "authorName": "Abuong01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abuong01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding cars. I have the G8 version and can attest to the handling, power and ride of these cars. Minor tweaks will bring HP up closer to 400 and for a few more bucks into the low to mid 400's. Future collectible that can be driven today. Good luck to all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537550903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541641, "authorName": "lionsfan54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lionsfan54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool car. I was shopping used for a while, waiting for the depreciation to help me out... turns out these are pretty much depreciation proof, which is good news for the seller here. I watched these prices very closely for a long time, they don't move!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537562899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541799, "authorName": "zsloan28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zsloan28/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by zsloan28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537564790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2541881, "authorName": "IslandTosh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/islandtosh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could put a bid on this car, but it's getting beyond my current budget. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537565378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541906, "authorName": "anomadtoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anomadtoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately this doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019ll make reserve; too bad, amazing car! If anyone gets a \u201817 under $41k is getting an amazing deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537565517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541922, "authorName": "zvbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zvbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's still over 30 minutes left, anything could happen. @Abuong01 this car has 415hp stock, no tweaks needed unless you mean hp at the wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537565625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541915, "authorName": "mastenzales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastenzales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i drive daily a 2016 SS with auto. This is a great car, an appliance when you want it to be and a monster when you need it to be. I plan to keep mine a long time. I get as many thumbs ups and compliments on my SS as i do my 70 Corvette roadster. Am thankful that GM gave us all an opportunity to purchase this remarkable car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537565786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2541989, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537566304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542020, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Phoneskills", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537566557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542049, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like the real bidders are waiting till the counter gets down to 2 minute mark :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537566749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542090, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542091, "authorName": "phoenician117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoenician117/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by phoenician117", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542102, "authorName": "MtnCrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtncrk/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by MtnCrk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542108, "authorName": "ldp82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldp82/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by ldp82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542113, "authorName": "mcm7854", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcm7854/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by mcm7854", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542120, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542122, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by Phoneskills", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542124, "authorName": "ldp82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldp82/", "bidAmount": 31415, "content": "$31,415 bid placed by ldp82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542125, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by wolfpack15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542126, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542132, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Phoneskills", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542135, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542139, "authorName": "VYC6Z06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vyc6z06/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by VYC6Z06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542146, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plenty of fish still left in the bidders tank!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542149, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 33750, "content": "$33,750 bid placed by Phoneskills", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542150, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542155, "authorName": "aneuroticd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aneuroticd1/", "bidAmount": 34250, "content": "$34,250 bid placed by aneuroticd1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542168, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Phoneskills", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542183, "authorName": "aneuroticd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aneuroticd1/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by aneuroticd1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2542182, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. I never even knew this model existed. I just did a quick look on Ebay. A few available but ALL automatic. This is a real unicorn. Good luck to the eventual winner and seller!\n\nVery cool car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537567786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542189, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go, go, go!! Keep going!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542196, "authorName": "idonthaveatrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idonthaveatrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forty k! Forty k!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542199, "authorName": "aneuroticd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aneuroticd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/21/18 for $35,250 to aneuroticd1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567885, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2542204, "authorName": "enovac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enovac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @aneuroticd1! Great deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542206, "authorName": "Phoneskills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoneskills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang it! And congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542207, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aneuroticd1 Congratulations !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542209, "authorName": "wifesaidno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wifesaidno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one of the last ones with a MT lined up when new. And she said no. Sometimes women just don't understand... someone needs to save a low mileage one which I can buy in a couple years for $40k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537567954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542210, "authorName": "Rabbitsc06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitsc06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No reserve?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537567963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542211, "authorName": "mastenzales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastenzales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats aneuroticd1. That car will amaze you and impress you in so many ways, except for the MyLink.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537567964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542215, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aneuroticd1 welcome to the cult, er, club!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537568002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542218, "authorName": "conzi_dv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conzi_dv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally a price that is not in outer space. Great deal!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537568008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542222, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations @aneuroticd1. Seems like a deal at this bid since these are $50K cars new.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537568024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542224, "authorName": "anomadtoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anomadtoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and a steal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537568026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542223, "authorName": "Tigerv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bowtie guys, back to work.\r\nBeemer guys, over to the Legina Seca Blue M3 with 2 mins to go.\r\nCongrats to buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537568026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542234, "authorName": "DSherm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsherm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a steal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537568104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542271, "authorName": "bj509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bj509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ar1950 These were heavily discounted from MSRP when new. This is not too far off from new listing price including discounts for what they sold at the end. Either way a fun car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1537568356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542446, "authorName": "Tigerv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turning off autocorrect now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537569836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542562, "authorName": "Peter90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the great V8 performance cars, and with an incredible Australian sprint and endurance race background from the 1970's to the present.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537573110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542666, "authorName": "atomp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atomp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy! I almost bought one new during the 20% rebate, but discretion got the better of me. Hope to find a nice one after the kids are older.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537576777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542698, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So who is selling their SS next ? I just hope the next color is NGM or RPG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537577576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542896, "authorName": "dingopel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dingopel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfpack15 - wanna buy my 2015 Alchemy Purple with less than 3,000 miles? Rarest of all the colors (only 61 total). Would take more than what this one went for though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537584276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542907, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dingopel Is it manual ? Any pictures? What are the mods added on ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537584639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542938, "authorName": "gdspc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdspc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rabbitsc06...every auction at BAT has a reserve, unless it specifically says \"No Reserve\" in the title.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537585936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542974, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Naughty, naughty.\r\n\r\nJust a reminder about good old Rule #6 as per @bringatrailer on the 'Six easy rules for commenting on Bring a Trailer'...\r\n\r\nRule #6: No buying or selling of cars is allowed in the comments section.\r\nThis is an obvious one that is meant to eliminate thread hi-jacking and our site from becoming another Craigslist full of who-knows-what. If you have a car to sell, please submit it to us via email. Same goes for cars wanted.\r\n\r\nPlease respect this site and its host.\r\n\r\nAnd I'm sure a few here would like the opportunity to see your Alchemy Purple SS and bid, judging by the 39 bids generated by this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537587513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2542983, "authorName": "dingopel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dingopel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greenmachines1 - thanks for policing things. I\u2019m not trying to sell it, and not trying to hi-jack this auction (it\u2019s ended anyway). \r\nIf I decide to sell it, I\u2019m not sure I would list it here based on the results of this red SS. IMO this was a great deal for the buyer. I think certain makes and models do well here but not others. \r\nThat being said, be on the lookout for my classic Mini that was just accepted by BAT and should be up within a couple weeks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537587942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2544178, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow ..35k this car was stolen. Great buy! I mean unless the seller got it for 20% off msrp...so ~41k...you only lost 6k after 22k miles....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537663755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2544183, "authorName": "Beckernh6 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckernh6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jax001\r\nI can neither confirm or deny this car was purchased during the 2017 20% off discount period", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537663965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2544187, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not that it really matters...what someone pays for a car. But the buyer got a great car at a discount.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537664179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2545798, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dingopel is your Mini the Designer Edition?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537801413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2551680, "authorName": "wolfpack15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope someone will post their NGM and RPG soon. Lets see another Chevrolet SS listing here on BAT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537914499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2551882, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think I could let my rpgm stick slicktop go for that price. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537917910, "type": "comment"}]