2007 Monte Carlo SS 327-V8? (2023 Update)

I have limited experience with an 06. Nice car, well appointed. My only negative is the damned big doors on any two door, but that is the price you pay for style.

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I drove the SS at a dealership on Sat. It was kind of quick, definately no slouch. I can't say that I really found it exciting but I only drove it for

15 down a 2 lane road most of the time in traffic, I got a chance to step into it a couple of times. Didnt get a chance to see how it handled in the curves. It rode comfortably enough but the seat didn't hug me like I like, plus the seats were leather, and leather doesnt grip you like a velour fabric which is my preference. I doubt if I would get the SS though, nothing wrong with it but I would want at least 5 speeds in a manual trans as opposed to the outdated 4speed auto, not taking anything away from the trans because I currently have the 4 speed auto in my pontiac which has been trouble free for 135k miles now with only 2 trans fluid changes, once at about 50k and again at about 130k miles. Rumors are is GM can't build or doesn't have the technology or know how to build a good manual trans in a front wheel drive performance car, so until they get the know how I will probably pass on the SS unless I get an offer I can't refuse. I may go back to the dealer at the end of the year and see what the deals are. The next car I want to drive in comparison is the Hemi Charger. Anyone driven one and know how thet stack up to the SS?

I drove the SS at a dealership on Sat. It was kind of quick, definately no slouch. I can't say that I really found it exciting but I only drove it for

15 down a 2 lane road most of the time in traffic, I got a chance to step into it a couple of times. Didnt get a chance to see how it handled in the curves. It rode comfortably enough but the seat didn't hug me like I like, plus the seats were leather, and leather doesnt grip you like a velour fabric which is my preference. I doubt if I would get the SS though, nothing wrong with it but I would want at least 5 speeds in a manual trans as opposed to the outdated 4speed auto, not taking anything away from the trans because I currently have the 4 speed auto in my pontiac which has been trouble free for 135k miles now with only 2 trans fluid changes, once at about 50k and again at about 130k miles. Rumors are is GM can't build or doesn't have the technology or know how to build a good manual trans in a front wheel drive performance car, so until they get the know how I will probably pass on the SS unless I get an offer I can't refuse. I may go back to the dealer at the end of the year and see what the deals are. The next car I want to drive in comparison is the Hemi Charger. Anyone driven one and know how thet stack up to the SS?

From what I've heard it will actually be 2009, although I'd be happier if it were '08 - my current company vehicle is probably going to be at its mileage limit just about late '08.

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ROY BRAGG wrote:

I drove a Charger SRT with the 6.1 Hemi. It is a fantastic car, felt like a mid 13. Not bad for a 4 door. The regular Hemi does not have the 425HP that the SRT does, more like 345HP, so ymmv

Oh, a disclaimer, I liked the Charger SRT so much I bought it.

I own an SS 327 V8, 2007 beautiful. Her name is Lola , she’s a show girl! Blue with grey racing stripes! For sale if interested.