Oh I fully believe they knew it was coming to an end. Of course the engine is used in several other models so no new added expense there, and the front lamps are interchangeable with an Impala so no expense. If you take a good look at your dash the lines are incredibly similar so it's really just a matter of different materials. Of course the seats and stuff are new. But doesn't it seem odd that they only offered the 3.9 in 06 and not 07? Also an LTZ only in 06? Why? Where's the logic in this?

 

Insurance companies? I dunno, it is a very impressive power/weight ratio for a V6 vehicle that is naturally aspirated.

Main thing probably is the technology. DOD went into the 3.9impala for 07, and the 3.9 lost 12 hp, and only gained 1 mile per gallon highway!!!

Gm probably knew that since the monte was being disco'd anyways, lets just cut the non-DOD 3.9 engine from production, and just make the DOD engine for the impalas. The cut the entire 3LT package, just leaving LT, 2LT and LTZ, under the SS of course.....

 

Um you can't get an LTZ in 07 either.

 

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I wanna see this headlight fading thing y'all talking about!

 

Look at the top of your headlamps and you'll be able to see if the chrome isn't shining but a dull looking grey!

 

When I got my LTZ, I really wanted the SS
but the SS did not come loaded like the LTZ did
I was not going to pay an extra 4 grand for a v-8 and 18 inch wheels.
To me the SS should have been the top of the line.
It should have had everything that the LTZ had with no extras........

14 months later I still love my LTZ

 

Yea the SS isn't the top of the line in Monte's it's the LTZ and I'm very happy with mine and don't regret not getting an SS.

 

Cain, what on earth are you talking about? the SS isn't the top of the line? WTF are you smokin bud?

 

Cain is right. The LTZ is the fully optioned out package, minus the v8.

 

And the SS didn't come fully optioned out?