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Used 2003 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Impala!

Nicole H., 09/01/2010
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

I researched a lot before purchasing the impala, comparing to Dodge Intrepid and Nissan Maxima. Loved the impala because was midsized car and could fit 6 people comfortably. Including an adult male in backseat comfortably. Also a great price with great mileage per gallon. Perfect car for starting family and working a distance from home.

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1 out of 5 stars

This Car is Junk

Jon, 07/27/2010
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

Please do not buy this car. GM has gotten so bad, everything they put out is junk. bought the car with 80K, and put 25K on in the last 2 years. replaced brakes and rotors, no biggie, that was easy. car hit 100K and dash board lights lit up like a Christmas tree. ABS and Trac Control Failed, module failed, repalcement cost $2,700 for parts. So that hasn't been done, no more trac control or ABS for me. Had the headlights go out once on a sharp curve, that was nice. the radio light flashed at me, which is a pain at night. in the day you can't read the odometer or radio lights. now the AC blower motor doesn't work all the time. have to shut the car off and restart. this car is junk.

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4 out of 5 stars

Impala

Mason, 05/15/2009
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle new. Comfortable- fuel efficient for the size. My car burned half a quart of oil to 1600 miles since new. I use Luca Oil stabilizer- reduced to half quart to 2400 miles. Lucas fuel treatment really made a difference on performance during heavy acceleration. Currently I have a drive train issue that is being diagnosed by GM Dealer. My maintenance on this car is excellent. Nice car..I prey for new intake gasket repair but sense it will come. Brake rotors seem to be an issue on this car.

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3 out of 5 stars

Very Angry at Chevy

boinjax, 05/18/2009
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

As a long time domestic car fan, especially GM, this has sealed the deal for me... NEVER AGAIN, in addition to 3 thermostats, a water pump, radiator and 5 sets of brakes, not to mention a common electrical problem linked to the pass key, now the transmission went out.. the car only has 105k, other INTERNET sources found identical problems from 100-130k miles, the car was bought new, female driven and meticulously maintained, but this car isn't reliable, just decides to run hot and arbitrarily wont start, dealers want a fortune to fix even though they are aware of these problems as common, no wonder the police wont drive them, used to love GM, now, HATE THEM wont even rent a GM car...too bad

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Impressed

J, 03/14/2010
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've really enjoyed my Impala; both my wife and I enjoy it more than her Maxima. I've had no problems until recently which include the cruise control turning itself off and at the same time interior fan will stop for a brief moment. I've enjoyed the car so much I've considered trading my wife's Maxima in on a another Impala (her Maxima has surprisingly a number of problems). Mine is the LS w/o leather or the sunroof.

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