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Obelisk, 09/02/2015
updated 03/03/2016
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my '05 Impala 3.4 after losing my first car in an accident. I was quite surprised by how solid the car was. It had 139000 miles on it, and was mostly clean and cared for. Only had to replace a few things, as is normal for a used, ten year old car. My friends and I love the car, and it's far more comfortable than what they drive (One has an '07 Camry, which felt awfully stiff to me). The stereo is great and the sound quality is clear. It had an issue for a while where the CD would skip 5-10 seconds of a song. Drive it to college and work on a daily basis, and it just keeps on going, no matter what happens. Very reliable, although gas mileage could've been made better. Pros: Feels like a couch Responsive and accelerates quickly (For gearheads) Great engine sound and pretty good performance for a sedan Great stereo Transmission is quick and smooth Looks great in gray Cons: MPG is a bit sub-par Only one key, trunk needs a separate key. Probably can't get it when buying used. Can be a bit bouncy on hard bumps.
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Love it!
LovetheBowtie, 06/11/2021
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Impala as a pre-owned vehicle in 2019. My decision was based on ownership of a 2003 Impala that we still have! Just like the '03, the car is incredibly dependable, great on gas, roomy, and a pleasure to drive on the highway. Overall cost of ownership remains very low. I basically stick to routine maintenance and fill the tank. I purchased this one with 74K on the odometer and it now has 111K. Had it not been for the pandemic, I guarantee that the odometer would be much higher. As for the comments about "cheap plastic interior," I like it. Think about it...door panels and dash get very dirty and even stained. With this car, a little cleaner with a cloth and any dirt just wipes away. This is what appealed to us when we bought our 03' so many years ago when the children were still in car seats. The oldest is now driving both Impalas!
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LOVE IT! 112k miles & still going strong
JamieinIA, 03/08/2010
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Impala in 2005 when it was less than 1 year old. 5 years later and over 100k miles later it's still a phenomenal vehicle. It is comfortable and roomy. The ride is smooth and engine has a lot of get-up! The stereo is great. Most importantly, it has been a wonderful, reliable family car. We have had zero (non- normal) repairs. Despite the fact that I personally like the look of some of the Nissan and Toyota's more I'm pretty certain my next car will be another Chevrolet (Malibu).
2005 Impala SS
PM, 04/25/2010
2005 Chevrolet Impala SS Supercharged 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased this car. I love the ride, the style, and the performance. It has around 70,000 miles, and no rattles or squeaks! And while I've had it only a short time (just over a month), I was quite surprised by the low fuel economy. Even while staying off the boost, the MPG is still pretty lousy. I had a 3.8 in a 97 Pontiac GP, and got much, much better mileage. But I guess thats the price one pays for performance! Other than the mileage, no problems at all!
Comfort and Reliability!
hotshorts, 02/05/2011
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is honestly the best vehicle I have ever owned. I purchased it in mid-2009 with 52,000 miles on it and it now has 95,000 miles. The only problem I have had thus far was with the instrument panel, but that was fixed under warranty. It has been 100% reliable, always starts, always runs well. I have run full synthetic oil in it since day 1. I have taken this car on several long trips and it is super comfy and has gotten 31 mpg driving at 75 mph. The power is substantial, but I will opt for the 3.8 next time around. Overall this car is hard to beat. Power, comfort, reliability, and great gas mileage for a huge car! A+
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