2003 Chevy Impala Review

Name: 2003 Chevrolet Impala Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 6999 USD
Rating: 4.7 (215 reviews)

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Pros

Six-passenger seating availability, good crash test scores, torquey V6 engines.

Cons

Vague steering, soggy suspension, low-buck interior.

What’s new

There are only minor upgrades in store for the 2003 Impala. New options include a side airbag for the driver and XM Satellite Radio. Remote keyless entry is now standard and four new exterior colors are available. Both base and LS models get new wheel designs.

Edmunds says

It might be called the Impala, but this disappointing front-wheel-drive family sedan has little in common with the V8-powered rear-wheel drive models of the past. Skip it in favor of the more refined offerings from Ford, Chrysler and Toyota.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$165/mo

$205/mo

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4.7

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Over all It's been a good car.

bedog, 01/17/2013

2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

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 …

One of the best that I have owned

A. Lane, 08/09/2002

2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

This is an awesome, big, comfortable car. Its handling is great and it is very smooth driving. The gas mileage is great and it has a great safety rating. Finally a 4-door sedan that is fun and practical to drive. Congrats Chevrolet on a great car!!!!

Overall a Good Buy

jon_l, 03/21/2012

2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Bought my 2003 Impala LS second hand with 93,000 miles for my first car. Ran great for a good while but just had to get the catalytic converter replaced at 102,000 miles, Brake Controller Module Replaced, and my Idle Control Valve replaced, costing me all together $1,200. Despite those issues I've had no other issues I love my car. It rides real smooth and has some nice power. Has great …

Comfortable, durable, safe and fun

jmr, 07/21/2010

2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Bought it new with huge discounts and rebates. after 7 years and 160,000 miles, and one major accident, it still runs and looks great. Good power, good on fuel. My wife fell asleep at the wheel at 70 mph, careened off guard rails and into ditch, woke up without a scratch and drove it 80 miles home! Had the common problems - passlock security preventing start randomly but seldom (I've …

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2003 Impala Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP	$21,160
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$165/month
Seating	6 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2003 Chevy Impala Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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Over all It's been a good car.

One of the best that I have owned

Overall a Good Buy

Comfortable, durable, safe and fun

2003 Impala Highlights

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What’s new

Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Over all It's been a good car.

One of the best that I have owned

Overall a Good Buy

Comfortable, durable, safe and fun

2003 Impala Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}