Used 1996 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews
Used Impala for sale
13 years and going
huntt, 06/08/2008
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
A few replacement parts here and there. Usual upkeep as with any car. I get 19-21 mpg (still) highway miles. I love that it still looks good at its age. Alloy wheels could be replaced but that's another story. It has truly been a great car. I have owned this car longer than any other car. I plan to drive it till the wheels fall off.
Why did GM stop making the Impala SS?!!
portert0224, 07/09/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car and plan on buying another for my wife and one for each of my five kids! If you want a fun, fast, roomy 4-door modern muscle car, this is your car! My 96 SS ran a 14.67 quarter mile when it was stock. I added a cold air intake and K&N filter and it ran a 14.53 quarter mile. This SS will outrun any stock 5.0 or 4.6 Mustang. It is very reliable. It still has the stock battery that came with the car and it has had only two mechanical problems--the driver side window came off track and the wiper switch malfunctioned, all occuring after 80,000 miles! It gets 21-24 mpg depending on my lead foot. Awesome car!
My Favorite Car .. So far
Ralph Hess, 04/10/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned/driven many fast cars. This is a cross between my father's 1972 Olds 88 with a 454 engine and my brother's GTO. No matter what speed I am driving, you tap the gas, it goes faster(even with 5 big adults riding). Maintenance has been higher than I expected, replaced water pump, plug wires, AC coil, a few fuses.
The SS Impala Floats On
BenS0SS, 06/03/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is by far the best full-sized vehicle you can possibly purchase, with the possible exception of the BMW 7 series. It handles extremely well, accelerates like there's no tomrrow, and seats 5 adults without problems.
'96 Impala SS, a future collectible
dbuck, 04/11/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a blast to drive and a real head turner as well. The drive train is extremely dependable if properly maintained. Fuel economy is commendable for a large car with this much performance capability. One draw back with respect to maintenance expense is the repalcement cost of tires and shock absorbers.
Impala SS
Tzadok Gable, 01/30/2003
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best American Four door out there and a great muscle car
Diablo
Tom Stewart, 05/19/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
That's the name of my Impala SS, a true American masterpiece. There are minor irritants like the bucket seats could have better support features. But these are buried in the joys of driving this two-ton hot rod! I had 10 guys at the dealership drooling and hoping I wouldn't take the car. It's the most reliable car I've owned. It still looks red hot and attracts comments. Chevrolet made a terrible trade-off in stopping SS production for what...everyday trucks? On the other hand, it gives we SS owners an appreciable investment while we devour the thrills!
LMAO at the F.O.R.D. Marauder
yes, 06/07/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The marauder may very well be a good ford product but look forward to spongy brakes and no low end torque. Longevity is a question and well it just doesn't have the looks. I am still laughing all the way to the bank. My SS cost $19.500 the ford will cost about $35.000. My chevy was built by proud American workers who lovingly put this car together. 80.000 miles no problems, 14.00 in the quarter. Cop car suspension means no surprises. A note to FORD this is what happens when John Moss (a brillant automobile designer)really builds a car. Maybe you should hire him. Thank You Mr. Moss!!!
Great investment
Morgan White, 05/07/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
keeps its value and should go up in price over the next few years!
Truly a Super Sport
larrygre, 07/19/2002
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If there is such thing as a car that is too much fun, the '90s Impala SS is it. I bought my '96 used four years ago and I just plain never get tired of driving this car. Acceleration is fierce. Braking is excellent, the g=huge 12" discs doing their job admirably. The handling and overall vehicle dynamics are surprisingly good for such a large car. Four doors nonwithstanding, this is truly the heir to the legendary Impala SS cars of the '60s. I'll never part with mine - like I said, it's too much fun!