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2005 Chevrolet Ssr Richochette Silver Over Pacic Blue Low Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:150000 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Berthoud, Colorado, United States

Berthoud, Colorado, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.0L 364Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1GCES14H25B117743 Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: SSR
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 150,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is my Chevy SSR.  It is titled as a 2005 but production history shows it as a 2006.  Ricochet Silver over Pacific Blue.  They only made 7 of these and they only made them in 2006  -- or so it says at http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/f4/rev-2003-06-production-history-8296/

If you're not already a member I'd highly recommend you check out SSRFanatic.com to find out everything you never wanted to know about these hot rods.  This is my daily driver.  Its NOT a show car.  Its a car that is meant to be driven!  It's just getting to that point where all these little things going wrong is just annoying me to the point where I have to move on.  It runs great; like I said I drive it every day.  But over the last few months I've put in a new battery, replaced the front tires, replaced all the steppers in the instrument cluster ( a common problem in SSR's), fixed the broken handle on the passenger door and put in a new ashtray because the stupid latch broke.  The speedo and water temperature gauge work now but the oil pressure gauge is still pegged, and its not the gauge so it must be the sensor.  The pressure is fine.  Its just one more thing that needs to be fixed.  Last summer I put in a new air conditioner compressor and I tried the A/C for the first time after this winter and now it's not working.  It probably just needs a charge.  Then, to top it off, I get ready to list it and the check engine light comes on with P0121 Throttle Position Sensor.  The part is about $60 bucks and it'll cost you at least $200 if you have someone do it for you.  Other than that laundry list of problems its a great ride.  The front tires are new and the rear's will probably be needed by the end of the summer.  I don't understand why the back tires wear out so fast.  Maybe it has something to do with the 396 horse power LS2 power plant in front of that 6 speed manual transmission and posi-lock rear end.  I have way too much fun in this car, which is probably another reason why I should sell it.  Body and paint are excellent except for a couple little scuffs on the drivers front fender and a nice crease that goes thru the gas cap door on the drivers rear fender.  Besides all the standard power everything, it has the Bose Premium Sound System and center console gage cluster.  The bed is carpeted and it has the hard case locking saddle bags as well as the tow package and a removable hitch (which I have never even attached).

I was thinking of turning this into a project truck.  I think it would make a great Baja racer,  Can't you just picture it with long travel A-arms lifted up on top of some big meaty tires and a multi-shock setup?  It's already fun!  How much fun would that be?!

If I haven't' managed to talk you out of it, I set the reserve low because I really need to sell it before I change my mind.  If you're not serious don't bid because that very next bid may be the one that hits the reserve and then she's all yours.  If you win this auction I expect you to be good for the money.  There's a $500 deposit due within 24 hours of the close of this auction and the remainder due when you pick it up.  I will not do anything in regards to shipping.  You must pick it up.  This is an as is sale.

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