Is the 2004 Chevrolet SSR the KING of WEIRD cool retro performance cars?

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024

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  • @TheSpeedDemon64
    @TheSpeedDemon64 4 місяці тому +25

    I miss the 2000’s! They made very cool cars back in the day, and this one’s a great example. I actually thought the SSR was ugly, but it’s actually a cool car!

    • @TheSpeedDemon64
      @TheSpeedDemon64 4 місяці тому +5

      6:30 I’m lovin’ it! (McDonald’s pun)

    • @raver208
      @raver208 4 місяці тому +3

      Such truth. Different ideals, and inspirations drove design concepts back then. Trendy technology, 0:19 Agendas and regulatory crap did not define vehicle concepts. just innovation to be different.

    • @tigerhoods7927
      @tigerhoods7927 4 місяці тому +1

      You definitely speaking facts

    • @TheSpeedDemon64
      @TheSpeedDemon64 4 місяці тому

      @@tigerhoods7927 You know it!

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY 4 місяці тому +23

    I miss so many cars from the 2000s

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +6

      So do I

    • @TheSpeedDemon64
      @TheSpeedDemon64 4 місяці тому +1

      Me too

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому +2

      Who remembers the Super Bowl ad for this thing when it was about to be coming out. They showed off the top coming down in the ad

    • @tigerhoods7927
      @tigerhoods7927 4 місяці тому +1

      I do too

  • @bryanwashington9511
    @bryanwashington9511 4 місяці тому +16

    You found an icon I was a huge fan of the SSR!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +3

      Props to Chevy for doing this

  • @marcolopez5672
    @marcolopez5672 4 місяці тому +15

    Remember being a kid walking to school and seeing this truck parked at this house and i wanted it bad, then later on i saw my first corvette yellow zo6 and i honestly forgot about that truck😂 😢

  • @doggedlydetermined7022
    @doggedlydetermined7022 4 місяці тому +15

    The SSR is such a fun car to own. Cheap, reliable, and interesting. Not much room inside though so don’t consider any long drives

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +4

      You hit the nail on the head

  • @southern842
    @southern842 4 місяці тому +10

    The 6.0 SSR, Trailblazer, GTO and vette were badass.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +5

      This is so very true

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому

      I wanted hummer h3t alpha so bad until I found out about the mpgs and gas prices were at like $4.50 a gallon in Connecticut where i used to live in around 2007 2008. And one of my friends had a 2005ish GTO and he put some aggressive cams in it and that thing was an absolute rocket ship and pretty sure it was mostly an Australian car

  • @Raansu
    @Raansu 4 місяці тому +16

    2004 being considered retro hurts my soul....

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому +2

      I don’t know who told you that but this car is meant to look like a 1950 hot rod truck

    • @xylene2482
      @xylene2482 4 місяці тому +4

      This was retro in 2004

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 4 місяці тому +5

    Even though I don't like convertibles I'd make an exception for this. Is like a guilty pleasure for me.

  • @StrollinNolan
    @StrollinNolan 4 місяці тому +5

    lol i always loved the retro styling in the 2000's. allot more interesting than the cars today. just my thought

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 4 місяці тому +10

    Also, Joe, just a request talking about older Chevys, I was interested in seeing your take on a 2017 Chevy SS?

  • @nijaigreen660
    @nijaigreen660 4 місяці тому +11

    Wow what a cool yellow car I like it raiti's

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +4

      Thanks for letting me share it with you!

  • @eabcool
    @eabcool 4 місяці тому +3

    my dad was in a chevy dealer when those were out . a salesman came over and was talking and commenting, "what we'd really like is a new Camaro"

  • @Iwannadrive
    @Iwannadrive 4 місяці тому +2

    This was great! I hope you'll do more reviews of older cars. My wife had one of these around 2008 and it was fun as heck.

  • @ajrichardson80
    @ajrichardson80 4 місяці тому +2

    My mom had the 6.0L LS2 in hers. It was a fun vehicle to drive.

  • @billeichenberger5370
    @billeichenberger5370 4 місяці тому +1

    Always loved this vehicle. Still so cool today. This & the Prowler were truly unique. Thanks Joe.

  • @nikalayeu
    @nikalayeu 4 місяці тому +5

    Waiting on convertible PT cruiser turbo review now 🚗

  • @fordmuscleluis9710
    @fordmuscleluis9710 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow glad you got this super cool Chevrolet SSR Convertible to review bro

  • @rickjames6867
    @rickjames6867 4 місяці тому +2

    This is definitely rad. I Expected a little better performance numbers, but it's not always all about ridiculous HP and speed. I am sure it is a pleasure to cruise around in. Head turner for sure. 💙☮️👍👍

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому +1

      That’s why they don’t make hard top convertible roofs hardly any more they’re nice but super heavy

  • @Stanley112803
    @Stanley112803 4 місяці тому +4

    Joe how about a Trailblazer SS with 6.0?

  • @lorensims4846
    @lorensims4846 4 місяці тому +3

    Ahh. Back in the day when cars looked cool again.
    That's why I bit when the salesman rolled out a Kia Soul. Who wants a car that looks like all the others?

  • @moflow99
    @moflow99 4 місяці тому +3

    And a year later you could get an LS2 in it with 90 more horses and a... yup, 6 speed manual 😲

  • @Reaperguy67
    @Reaperguy67 4 місяці тому +4

    I actually seem one of those in red at a car show on Friday. Also it actually used the same engine is the Corvette. Also It whould be pretty cool to see a new version of it at some point.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +3

      That would be fascinating

    • @Reaperguy67
      @Reaperguy67 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RaitisRides absolutely right. It probably be a hybrid V8 or a ev .

    • @morallyemptycorruptedmaggot
      @morallyemptycorruptedmaggot 4 місяці тому

      ​​@@RaitisRidesI second that. Joe we need your opinion on the badass Australian GM imports! GTO 5.7/6.0, G8 GT/GXP, Chevy SS, and maybe a highway patrol caprice if you can track one down!

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm just glad this thing exists. A true gem in the car world.

  • @RyanDoonan
    @RyanDoonan 4 місяці тому +2

    I remember the SSR that was an nice truck and the perfect name would be the Twinkie yellow SSR

  • @kinghill500
    @kinghill500 4 місяці тому +6

    Nice color 👌🏾

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +3

      It really pops in the sun!

  • @JoshAllen17Goated
    @JoshAllen17Goated 4 місяці тому +1

    Probably my second favorite car of all time (behind the Camaro). I need to find a way to get one of these!

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 4 місяці тому +3

    Definitely unique…..looks in great shape !

  • @ramcharger1978
    @ramcharger1978 4 місяці тому +2

    The SSR and the Prowler are/were very attractive cars and well worth owning!!!

  • @GT-RTData9
    @GT-RTData9 4 місяці тому +3

    Now all we need is Savagegeese to a full breakdown.

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 4 місяці тому +2

    The Twinkie look makes it. Maybe a family could get together and buy it as a gift for a grandpa.

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому

      That would be the coolest grandpa ever he should have a Twinkie necklace too

  • @LuisUrbieta
    @LuisUrbieta 4 місяці тому +4

    Jor, I think that this truck is a unicorn truck looks & even though it's low on tech by modern st&ards it looks good.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +2

      It really is a standout!

    • @LuisUrbieta
      @LuisUrbieta 4 місяці тому +2

      @@RaitisRides They do notake them anymore.

  • @redcars72
    @redcars72 4 місяці тому +2

    SSR is cool, but the Plymouth Prowler was one I always wanted!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +1

      If only that one had a V8

  • @beautyactivist
    @beautyactivist Місяць тому

    Red Chevy Ssr spotted in Minneapolis 2024. Gorgeous headturning vehicle! Made me smile

  • @internetuser736
    @internetuser736 4 місяці тому +2

    Definitely an interesting Cruck-veritable

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +1

      I like what you did there

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 4 місяці тому +2

    Buy it, Joe! Add it to the fleet. lol

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +5

      I like it but not that much LOL

  • @Tbcycoji
    @Tbcycoji 4 місяці тому +1

    Chevy hired the designer of the pt cruiser for the High Heritage Roof.

  • @Steelers2841
    @Steelers2841 4 місяці тому +1

    My Buddy in Ohio has the 2005 with 6.0L V8 with 700R4 with Overdrive Automatic price in 2005 was $51,000 but he put LED HEADLIGHTS , Infotainment system it in Car Show around the Twin Cities ( Minneapolis) he move here in 2021

  • @iHaveTheDocuments
    @iHaveTheDocuments 4 місяці тому +6

    Don't let their arch nemesis hear about this, dammit Chevrolet from murky water Florida

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +4

      You are freaking hilarious

  • @kendallperkins9453
    @kendallperkins9453 4 місяці тому

    My neighbor has one right now in that exact same color. Love this truck

  • @ДимаСердюк-г8с
    @ДимаСердюк-г8с 4 місяці тому +3

    Cool device!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому

      I’m glad that you like this one

  • @crunchers9
    @crunchers9 4 місяці тому

    I got to test drive these at an event called Autos in Motion, way back in January of 2004, at the LA County Fairgrounds, IIRC. They also had Hummers, the Cadillac performance cars, like the CTS with the V8, Corvettes and more.

  • @lorensims4846
    @lorensims4846 4 місяці тому +1

    I don't like yellow for a car color. Too severe. Give me a secondary color: orange, green, purple. Something that will stand out without hurting my eyes.

  • @majari88
    @majari88 4 місяці тому +2

    very unique looking.

  • @plcc07777
    @plcc07777 2 місяці тому

    My wife and I each have SSRs. We love them and if you want an attention getter, you will get plenty of admiring looks.
    👉BTW: The tonneau cover should be closed BEFORE you close the tailgate.

  • @Jcruzer70
    @Jcruzer70 4 місяці тому

    There's a guy with a blue one in my neighborhood. His seems to be in great shape, too. Absolutely a fun looking and driving "truck".

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 4 місяці тому +2

    I don't know Raiti. I really have mixed feelings about this Twinkie SSR. I like the idea, but I don't think it came fully out to its potential. Also, cudos to the previous owner putting the screen in, good call there. But if I wanted to get a Chevy from 2004, I would just go S10 to play it safe. This SSR is too funky for my taste. 😆

  • @justinrodriguez3430
    @justinrodriguez3430 4 місяці тому +1

    Gonna have to zonk those engine revs

  • @somejackball
    @somejackball 4 місяці тому +1

    convertible Taxi, one rider only

  • @maws
    @maws 4 місяці тому

    One of my guilty pleasure dream cars next to the Plymouth Prowler.

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing review Joe.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for letting me bring it to you!

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 4 місяці тому +1

    Yes of course Joe & I would had buy this car.

  • @JesseJones-nv3vd
    @JesseJones-nv3vd 4 місяці тому +1

    When I was a kid, I loved this car. (still love it) I wish that the Big Three could do the "retro revival" stuff again. Now all they care about is dumb EVs, big trucks, & SUVs. 2000s were such a horrible time and a great time at the same time😂😂😂😂😂

  • @davonne225
    @davonne225 4 місяці тому

    That V8 sounds really good.

  • @dpeagle1332
    @dpeagle1332 4 місяці тому

    just one thing i noticed. you closed the tailgate before the tonneau cover (not good). always close the tonneau cover before you close the tailgate on the SSR.

  • @Darylrb1983
    @Darylrb1983 4 місяці тому +1

    Id only get one with the 6.0 and manual.

  • @alexmassengale433
    @alexmassengale433 4 місяці тому

    This is a cool car. I liked when companies were more playful. They had some big misses too but also some really funky cars that never would get green lighted today. Granted given how poorly these old maybe they never should have seen the light of day.

  • @Dreamweaver17
    @Dreamweaver17 4 місяці тому

    Always thought these were so cool! Would love to own a manual one!

  • @jayrsr
    @jayrsr 4 місяці тому

    I have silver 05' SSR, still keep it from my mom till today.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +1

      I see what you did there!

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 4 місяці тому

    One of a kind fun vehicle....I wonder if Jay Leno has one? Thanks Joe !!!

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood 4 місяці тому +1

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍 and I love ssr look good 👍

  • @michaelgoldberg8038
    @michaelgoldberg8038 4 місяці тому

    Great video! I love these

  • @yeulakho6574
    @yeulakho6574 4 місяці тому +1

    thought that title belonged to the Plymouth Prowler 😁

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому

      I guess it depends on who you ask.

  • @gldi8hr
    @gldi8hr 4 місяці тому

    I’d totally ❣️ to drive and own one 🙌

  • @black_hearted6925
    @black_hearted6925 4 місяці тому

    Need the 2005-2006 version

  • @etb7856
    @etb7856 4 місяці тому

    I always called this the Punch Buggy Pickup

  • @therues7071
    @therues7071 4 місяці тому

    why couldnt I get UA-cam and this video 20 Years ago.

  • @Steve23-392
    @Steve23-392 4 місяці тому

    Very Unique, Fun review

  • @salimrandall
    @salimrandall 4 місяці тому

    Plymouth Prowler is a close second.

  • @tonyn3227
    @tonyn3227 4 місяці тому +1

    Super cool car, too bad people don't care for cool cars, most just want plain Jane Toyota, well you got em

  • @cody3335
    @cody3335 4 місяці тому

    Damn that engine looks so good.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому +1

      I am so glad that you are digging this one Cody.

    • @cody3335
      @cody3335 4 місяці тому

      @@RaitisRides I’m from the southeast and am in my early 30s all of the truck guys here had one of these things

  • @embiggens1
    @embiggens1 4 місяці тому +1

    Total Boomermobile, but I've always had a soft spot for them. I've always liked cars that don't make sense.

    • @Big.W.
      @Big.W. 4 місяці тому +1

      Made more sense than a 2004 thunderbird

    • @embiggens1
      @embiggens1 4 місяці тому

      @@Big.W. That's true.

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 4 місяці тому

    I forgot all about these lol.

  • @johnnyparker2128
    @johnnyparker2128 4 місяці тому

    I agree that this was a rare car but I actually know two people in my small Northern California town that own one and both are yellow.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому

      That is a really crazy Johnny!

  • @JarmelSingsKaraoke
    @JarmelSingsKaraoke 4 місяці тому +2

    👏👏

  • @HansDelbruck53
    @HansDelbruck53 4 місяці тому

    I never thought it was cool, but I always thought it was weird.

  • @dirf554
    @dirf554 4 місяці тому

    You might have to learn brail!!!lol😂 😂 that’s a funky car I forgot about those

  • @Curtistv680
    @Curtistv680 4 місяці тому

    Interesting vehicle

  • @J_needs_more_golf
    @J_needs_more_golf 4 місяці тому

    Uh oh. Joe is the new Doug.......
    DeMuro.

  • @anthonycorrao-w6p
    @anthonycorrao-w6p 4 місяці тому

    what is that mark on the windshield? is it cracked?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 місяці тому

      No not at all. It is the antenna

  • @Paparoachfanalways
    @Paparoachfanalways Місяць тому

    Chevrolet made one with a purpleish blue exterior color... I prefer that one over twinky yellow. One cool truck that you'll never see be made again...thanks electric vehicles. 😑

  • @TOMPARTS
    @TOMPARTS 4 місяці тому

    Good luck getting parts for it. Lol

  • @gryphon123456
    @gryphon123456 4 місяці тому

    This yells to be in a manual. Can you not get this in a manual?

  • @RonInNapa
    @RonInNapa 15 днів тому

    At least the useless Chevy SSR pickup had a place to store the roof and some cargo space.

  • @jimmydeneus5322
    @jimmydeneus5322 4 місяці тому

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @Paul-zi5gj
    @Paul-zi5gj 4 місяці тому +1

    Come on Joe ssr ??? Really

  • @bandittelevision
    @bandittelevision 4 місяці тому

    Not that rare, easily found on marketplace 😂

  • @tedwhite5197
    @tedwhite5197 4 місяці тому

    NOT A FAN!!! Just sayin

  • @johntyson
    @johntyson 4 місяці тому

    No

  • @AngryBulldogGaming
    @AngryBulldogGaming 4 місяці тому

    the concept is cool but it looks so ugly from the front lmao