Is the 2003 Chevrolet Impala a good car?
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How do people like the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2003 Impala 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2003 Impala.
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I bought this car with 40,000 miles on it. Around 70,000 miles I had to replace my intake manifold gasket. I took it to a mechanic, not the dealership. He installed a quality after market gasket. I had brake rotor issues with this car until I did the brakes myself. I replaced the rotors with quality after market. The wheel lugs need to be torqued to proper specs, this will prolong rotor life. You need to flush and fill the radiator every 1 or 2 years despite dexcool specs. I keep it very clean. This car requires regular oil changes and cooling flushes. Synthetic oil and regular cooling flushes will keep it going. By using synthetic oil you don't need to change every 3K. Let the sensor work.
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What options are available on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
Available Chevrolet Impala 2003 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: LT, LS, Premier, LTZ, LT Fleet, LS Fleet, Base, SS, LT w/2LT, LTZ w/2LZ, LT w/1LT, LS Fleet w/1FL, LS w/1LS, LT2
Exterior Colors: Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Blue Velvet Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Ashen Gray Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, White, Gold Mist Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat, Silverstone Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat , Cyber Gray Metallic, Victory Red, Blue Ray Metallic, Galaxy Silver Metallic, Red Jewel Tintcoat, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Dark Silver Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Slate Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Graphite Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic (Late Availability), Mocha Bronze Metallic, Red Rock Metallic, Cappuccino Frost Metallic, Precision Red, Sport Red Metallic, Silver Topaz Metallic (Late Availability), Amber Bronze Metallic, Bordeaux Red, Sandrift Metallic, Berry Red Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, Dark Jade Green Metallic, Laser Blue Metallic, Medium Bronzemist Metallic, Medium Gray, Medium Gray Metallic, Silver Topaz Metallic, Superior Blue Metallic , Torch Red
Interior Colors: Jet Black leather, Jet Black leatherette, Ebony cloth, Jet Black/Dark Titanium leatherette, Ebony leather, Jet Black/Dark Titanium premium cloth, Gray cloth, Jet Black/Dark Titanium leather, Jet Black/Light Wheat leather, Medium Gray, Gray leather, Jet Black/ Dark Titanium premium cloth, Neutral cloth, Neutral leather, Jet Black suede, Jet Black/ Dark Titanium leather, Jet Black/ Dark Titanium leatherette, Jet Black/Mojave leather, Jet Black/ Dark Titanium suede, Jet Black/Brownstone suede, Neutral, Regal Blue
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Power Driver Seat, Trip Computer, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Tire Pressure Warning, Post-collision safety system, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Stability Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Alarm, Bluetooth, Remote Start, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Back-up camera, Mobile Internet, Aux Audio Inputs, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Parking sensors, Leather Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Engine, Upgraded Headlights, Navigation, Cooled Seats, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Automatic Emergency Braking
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4, 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
