I thought wind noise was a very common issue, since the 2006+ Impala board here (that Edmunds has closed to new posts) has several posts mentioning the noise that I immediately noticed on the highway. The dealer only has 2 new Impalas and the other was an SS that I wasn't interested in. Maybe I'll try to find another dealer with a better selection so I can test drive another to ... Read More
Selling more cars is important to GM. Prime example: For those that remember Chevy spent a ton of money advertising the 1994 Impala SS when it came out. Had the detuned Corvette engine 17" wheels, RWD. people rushed to the showrooms to see the car. It only came in BLACK and had the shifter on the steering column, sales were disappointing, and the car was almost cancelled. A couple Chevy salesmen ... Read More
small block V8 265/jpstax1
Written by: charts2 on Feb 2, 2005 6:06:02 PM
Your right, in 1955 the 265 Cubic Inch V8 was rushed into production. In 1955 Chevrolet only had two models. The Corvette and full sized chevrolet..(at that time the Belair was the top of the line full size chevrolet like the Impala is today) because Ford and Chrysler at that time had V8's as well as other GM division cars, performance was heating up just like it is now....Nascar racing was ... Read More
2006 Impala/bh628
Written by: charts2 on Jan 17, 2005 5:36:10 AM
Bob Lutz is the Vice Chairman of GM, but he is in the spotlight all the time....he is the current architect of the new models, he's 72 years old some like him/some hate him.....he's not afraid to speak his mind...worked with many auto companies in the past. The LTZ model is being dubbed the LuTZ model after LUTZ....however the LTZ moniker was used on the Chevrolet Caprice Classic I believe 1993-1996. ... Read More
2004 Chevrolet Impala SS vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
Written by: chevyfanatic69 on Apr 25, 2004 11:16:14 AM
I was looking at the test results of a new Impala SS and saw that it could keep up with or even beat 1994-1996 SS Impala's. I know its FWD and has a V-6 (although a very powerful one) I think it should get some respect at least for not being a SS with a N/A 3800 V-6 like the 2000-Present Monte Carlos
This is not a recall, but a TSB and unless under warranty, your cost, but far cheaper than a manifold and more often the problem. Engine Oil or Coolant Leak (Install New Intake Manifold Gasket) #03-06-01-010B - (10/24/2003) Engine Oil or Coolant Leak (Install New Intake Manifold Gasket) 2000-2003 Buick Century 2002-2003 Buick Rendezvous 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture 1999-2001 Chevrolet Lumina 1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo 2000-2003 Chevrolet ... Read More
I have a minor correction. There indeed have been many successful unibody cop cars. Every Chrysler Corporation car (except the 1960-1967 Imperial) was unibody since 1960, and they had well over 60% of the police market for many years, and were a strong contender for police sales until the Diplomat/Gran Fury were discontinued in 1989. Also, Chevy's Nova was unibody, and it was a successful (in performance, at least, maybe not ... Read More
1994-1996 impala ss
Written by: charts2 on Jul 5, 2003 2:53:55 PM
I saw the spy pictures of this car in late 1992 when word was that John Moss was given permission to spruce up the aging Caprice..It made its debut in 1993 and I saw my first one at the at the Toronto Auto show....I was impressed with the the cool black grille black paint and sporty 17" wheels.When I looked inside I couldn't believe it was the same old Caprice with ... Read More
Marauder discontinued
Written by: charts2 on Jul 5, 2003 10:09:33 AM
I don't think the lack of power was the only issue with this car,its huge, its heavy, and it ain't cheap.. but even with a larger engine and more torque would not compete with current Altimas and Maximas with their 3.5 engine....only a few nostalgic Ford lovers showed true interest in the car....Same with the current retro T Bird...sales are way below expectations it will also probably be discontinued within a ... Read More
Some nice pictures of the new '04 Impala SS: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2004/chevrolet/impala/100086195/pho- - - - - - - - - - - tos.html?tid=edmunds.f.review.vdpheaderphoto..0.Chevrolet* Dare I say the side panels resemble the 1996 model. It's a real shame it didn't get the new 3800 Series III engine with 260 ponies ('04 Pontiac GTP), instead of the outdated 3800 Series II motor.
Pricing is always a consideration when purchasing a new vehicle. For sure the Impala SS isn't going to be cheap. Everything has a cost. Fat 17" wheels + tires, beefed suspension, gauge package, SS badging etc. The 2004 SS will be a specialty car in Chevys lineup like the 1994-1996 SS was. Most of those sold for list price.. From the 1960's onward top of the line Pontiac models always offered ... Read More
Impala interior/ Garypen
Written by: charts2 on Aug 22, 2002 10:03:10 AM
Almost all Chevy products from the 1950's to the present date never had great interior fabric materials. When Impala back in the late 50's, 60s and 70s competed with at the time Pontiac Bonneville and Ford Galaxie the Impala always had the cheaper looking seats and instrument panels. Same through the 80's and 90's competing with the Crown Vic. Its has always been a negative for Chevy. I believe they design ... Read More
According to the Standard Catalog of Chevrolet: 1912-1998, here are the prices for '96: Caprice Classic sedan: $19,905 Caprice Classic wagon: $22,405 Impala SS sedan: $24,505 No LS trim was offered starting in '95 Here's something weird that I discovered during my research: The catalog states that only 485 Caprice wagons were built in calendar-year 1996. If that's true, then that's one rare puppy right there.
Toyota Camrys are made in Kentucky. Honda Accords are made in Ohio. I did not mention either brand in my #8530 post. I consider my Impala basically a Canadian - made car because that is where it was assembled. ( Read the stats and it is apparent that NAFTA has caused the loss of many American manufacturing jobs - especially in the auto industry. But I digress...) BTW, I've driven a ... Read More
2003 impala Johnclineii
Written by: charts2 on Mar 12, 2002 10:45:46 AM
I don't see Chevrolet making any major changes to the 2003 Impala model. The current Malibu has not changed since its inception in 1997. The sheet metal on the Cavalier since 1995. minor updates are usually made to their cars during a model run. In this case I am assuming the Impala will run from 2000 to 2004, with the same sheet metal. The 2003 Impala might have a change in ... Read More
Impala SS / Caprice models
Written by: charts2 on Feb 8, 2002 6:36:22 AM
The original Impala SS cars that ran from 1961 to 1969 were not necessarily designated as "high perfomance cars" I sense that a few current Impala owners always considered the SS option as meaning big engine with lots of horse power. The SS option in the 60's was strictly a cosmetic option that could be purchased for a few hundred dollars (at that time). SS option added bucket seats, SS exterior ... Read More
1958 FIRST IMPALA
Written by: duraflex on Feb 5, 2002 3:51:48 PM
Check the 2000 IMPALA sales brochure that includes a picture and reference to the first Impala in 1958. An aside . . . Just got back from a 1000 mile business trip and couldn't help but notice a lot of very B-I-G, last of the breed 1996 RWD GM vehicles on the road: CHEVROLET IMPALA (were they only made in black?) BUICK ROADMASTER . . . and my personal favorite CADILLAC ... Read More
GM Niagra District Supervisor
Written by: charts2 on Nov 29, 2001 11:21:08 AM
This morning (thursday) My friend and I (we both have 2001 Impala LS cars met (for 1 1/2 hours) with the Niagra District GM Supervisor at a local Chevy dealership. He is responsible for all of the GM dealerships in the Niagra corridor in Southern Ontario Canada. My friend had a list of issues to deal with including the DIC problem. Right off the top he informed us that in the ... Read More
Dodge police car
Written by: nosirrahg on Nov 26, 2001 8:30:09 AM
I'm a week or so behind on my newspaper reading, but ran across a brief article in the 11/16 NY Times to share. "Bad Boys, Flee Not: There's a New Cop Car in Town" "After a 12-year hiatus, Dodge is returning to the police market with its 2002 Dodge Intrepid police car. The Dodge Interpid R/T is outfitted with a 242-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine, high-performance suspension and heavy-duty brakes. Chrysler dominated ... Read More
2002 IMPALA CHANGES
Written by: charts2 on Jun 9, 2001 5:05:26 AM
The information regarding the 2002 Impala that I posted recently is available by phoning GM. 1-800-GMDRIVE. When phoning Follow the sequence of options and then push your touch tone phone where it gives information to speak to a representative about product information. The woman I talked to informed me that this is the same dealer package of changes that they receive. I phone every year at this time. Just a point ... Read More
According to my copy of GM's 1996 Specifications for the Caprice/Impala SS... The same 260 hp/330 lb-ft torque 5.7L LT1 V-8 engine was used in both the Caprice sedan (optional) and Wagon & SS ( both standard). The same 4L60-E 4-speed automatic transmission, including gear ratios (3.06, 1.63, 1.00, & .70 overdrive), was used for both the 4.3L and 5.7L V-8s. The SS came standard with a 30 mm from stabilizer ... Read More
1996 Impala SS Warranty Notice: EGR Valve
Written by: giowa on Jan 30, 2001 6:55:29 AM
I received a letter from Chevy, C00096, dated January, 2001. NOT a recall but a letter saying: "that some...1996 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice models, equipped with a 5.7L V-8 engine, may experience a condition where the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve may fail due to corrosion of the internal diaphragm plate. This will cause the emission system to not function properly ... Do not take your vehicle to your Chevrolet dealer ... Read More
Nope, neither one of those Chevrolet "Luminas" or "Caprices" are manufactured in North America. That's one of the many reasons why none of those vehicles are available in Canada, US and Mexico (What is consider to be the market region scope of GM North America)because of the "Not invented here, Not made here and not sold here" mentallity that has been plaguing 'our' GM executives for many years. If a GM ... Read More
Impala's box of pins
Written by: teo on Dec 27, 2000 1:32:19 PM
There are six pins provided on the set: 1) Standard Impala Logo (Miniature version of the logo installed on the current car's C-Pillars) 2) 1959 Impala logo (Checkered flag and armor flag similar to Corvette's) 3) 1965 Impala Logo 4) 1972 Impala Logo (Just the "Impala" name and a red bowtie) 5) 1996 Impala SS Logo 6) 2000 Impala logo with small blue bowtie (Miniature replica of trunklid logo) The wooden ... Read More
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