2000 Chevrolet Impala Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
It may be called the Impala, but this dreadful front-wheel-drive family sedan has little in common with the V8-powered rear-drive models of the past. Skip it in favor of the more refined offerings from Ford, Chrysle, and Toyota.
Pros
Six-passenger seating availability, big brakes, torquey V6 engines.
Cons
So-so styling, no V8, big front-drive cars rarely sell as well as big rear-drivers.
What's New for 2000
GM has resurrected the Impala nameplate (a staple in Chevy's lineup from 1959 to the early '80s and then briefly from 1994 to '96 ) and put it on an all-new full-size sedan body that rides on the Lumina front-drive platform. Although the Lumina itself is back for the 2000 model year, Impala will eventually replace it as Chevy's large-car entry to battle the likes of Ford's Crown Victoria, Buick's LeSabre and Chrysler's LH cars.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Mom told me so
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
i bought this car against my mother's better judgment. Since I've had the car I have replaced the thermostat, water pump, hoses. and now the radiator. I think the person that had the vehicle before me did not take care of it at all. I love how the car rides and feels when driving down the road. But it is costing me to fix every little thing that breaks one after another.
Favorite Features
Like the looks!
Suggested Improvements
ABS should be standard, could have used it a few times when raining!
Solid car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr LS Sedan
Review
Got the Impala when it was 3 years old with 24k miles off a lease. It has been a solid performer ever since. No major repair work necessary, just regular maintenance. Decent fuel economy for its size/weight. No regrets on this one.
Favorite Features
V6 torque -- and handling after the GM police/sport suspension was installed.
Suggested Improvements
Interior styling is very bland.
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Now has 75000 miles. 20 mpg city 31 mpg highway. Only problem was front rotors. Warped twice and repaired at no cost by Chevrolet. Very comfortable car. Rides great.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Better rotors. Play MP3 CDs. Play music from flash drive.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The best car in its class
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr LS Sedan
Review
For anyone who needs a dependable car, that is comfortable to be in, with nice creature comforts this is it. I have over 100K on mine and it runs and drives like a brand new one. It is fast and powerful, yet I still average 28 mpg on road trips. It still looks great with classic Chevy styling. No major work needed. My 17 year old daughter loves to drive it, and my 68 year old mother loves it too. It has mass appeal. So glad I did not buy a Camry! It has held up so well.
Favorite Features
The sound system is great. I love the steering wheel controls, and the great looks
Suggested Improvements
None that I can think of
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Bulletproof Car with 3.8L
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr LS Sedan
Review
i purchased this car with about 25k on it in march of 01'. I drive about 30k miles a year and really test cars. Normally i got a new car every year. With a well maintained 196,540 on my odometer i am pleased to say other than a new battery, oil, tires, and an air filter, the car has been problem free. My mechanic says the car looks perfect mechanically and should go another 200k. I average 28.5 mpg on the highway but have gotten over 31.
Favorite Features
Comfort, reliability, fuel economy, the all around solid feel of the car
Suggested Improvements
better exterior styling.. Like the 64 SS.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
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