That sucks. The SS is a vehicle that I am surprised even made it to the US (it's made down under). The regime hates V-8 powered full sized cars so I am surprised they allowed their import. I would love one, but I imagine most will go for more the 50k+.
If it wasn't for gas and insurance reasons, I would still prefer the power and safety of a big V-8 engine. Learned to drive on gramps Chevy Chevelle, and still like those rear drive cars the most. Would probably still have it, if it hadn't been for the T-boning accident. Did recover the engine out of it and sold it.