Used 1996 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews
13 years and going
huntt, 06/08/2008
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.
My Favorite Car .. So far
Ralph Hess, 04/10/2002
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.
'96 Impala SS, a future collectible
dbuck, 04/11/2002
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.
The SS Impala Floats On
BenS0SS, 06/03/2002
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.
Why did GM stop making the Impala SS?!!
portert0224, 07/09/2002
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!