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A daily driver shouldn't be this fun!
DC, 02/13/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles great, steering is snappy and sharp, (some say clunky, but for a spirited driver, its perfect). Combined with 4 doors and a large trunk, it's sporty and versatile. Opted for the silverstone metallic with black leather, sharp! Great stereo, firm but comfy seats with heaters. XM and OnStar are great. 303hp doesn't hurt either. Have scared a lot of tuners on the line when the 5.3L makes the tires scream (just remember to turn off the traction control). And it even runs on regular 87 octane! (Tell that to your Charger owners!)
Not Completely Satisfied
hpmoore2001, 08/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research to see what new car I wanted to buy. I decided on the Impala. Had a 72 and loved it. After taking my time and looking around I finally bought the 08 Impala. But, am having touble with the brakes. Had them redone and the day after they were as bad if not worse then before I had them worked on. Pulsate when stopping and jerks me back and forth until stopped. The front axle seal had to be fixed was leaking. Had an emission sensor go out and fixed. OnStar is not working properly the dealership is reviewing the recall papers to see what needs to be fixed. Seats are very uncomfortable. Very disappointed. I did the research and got stuck. Oh, the glove box broke.
best car ever made!!
J Finch, 03/16/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I was at the dealership trading in my Dodge ram, I had in mind *I need something reliable* well having had my ram for only 7 months and having it in the shop 6 times had me kinda discouraged. Well I came across this impala, loved it at first sight. Unfortunately the only problem I have with the car is that every other impala seems to be the same shade of light Gray! Well that being said I love everything else! The 3.5 liter engine is powerful! And I've gotten 36 miles per gallon on the highway, and average 24.6 in the city, which isn't bad! The trunk is huge! The interior is nicely done and the seats are the most comfortable and supportive I've ever sat in and the ride is amazing!
Solid Vehicle for the Money
dlewis, 06/18/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I previously drove a 2001 Monte Carlo SS after owning two T-birds (hated the 2-seater style change). Went with the 2008 Impala as there aren't many full- size 2-door coupes on the market these days. The 50th Anniversary Edition is basically an LT model with more sporty features, the car looks a lot like the SS (including same 18" wheels/rims). The car rides smoothly, gas mileage is pretty much what the sticker says (it all depends on how you drive it). I like the two-tone interior. Front seats could provide more "lateral" support. Like the heated leather seats and garage door opener. Would have liked 6-disc CD changer and premium sound system, standard sound system just ok.
60,000 Miles later!!!
Anthony, 11/10/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have never had so much fun with a car. The SS is a blast to drive and its sad the 09 year was the last one. I just turned 60k miles already and had the rotors cut once, and a bad fuel evaporator canister needed to be changed. I still have the original tires on the car!I only wish the import buyers would have driven an SS before purchasing a car. The Imp has a ton of room and a huge trunk too! I have avged @ 20 mpgs between city and highway driving. Buy a used one today and it is the steal of the century since resale isn't to strong. If Chevy would have really promoted the car it would have survived. Find one and have some fun!!!
Poor Reliability
watsonk, 11/21/2017
updated 11/30/2020
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle in the midst of the GM bankruptcy crisis and got a good deal. However, I have been paying for it since. I replaced the following: steering rack-n-pinion (twice); front wheel outer tie rod (twice); shift box wiring harness (could not shift from parking to drive); vent bend door actuator (hot airflow problem) twice; electric door lock assembly (twice); fuel cap & evaporator vent solenoid (check engine light); gas pedal sensor (engine power reduction light); emergency brake cable & equalizer; rear light bulb kept burning out frequently; very short tire life. In May 2020, the car 's transmission gave in. I junked it with 90000 miles. I do not recommend this vehicle.
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second to none
lonw, 03/06/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Impala my other was the 2003 model, the 2008 is just as nice and seems quicker when you put the petal down, far better gauge display then the 2003.
A good full size car
Scotlad, 06/18/2010
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A few issues when new, mostly inside trim and brakes. GM's Chinese made rotors are junk. Have been replaced twice in 40k miles. Otherwise the car is great. Average 25 mpg in town and 29+ on the highway. Given what we paid ($22,500) nothing else came close.
I want an apology
Sad GM, 11/13/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I now understand why GM is going bankrupt. Their cars are awful. My Chevy Impala is an embarrassment. Cheesy seats, pain getting in and out of car and not scrapping the parking brake. Upside peppy with decent MPG. the downside, craftsmanship, design, seats, handeling cabin noise, sound system. The people running GM owe me an apology for this lack of effort. The reason why GM performs so poorly is that they are out to make a buck not a car. The Japanese have learned make a good car and the bucks will follow. Goodbye GM and good riddance. I wish you would take back my Impala.
Impala 08
piercebmng, 04/14/2013
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
locks, heater, fresh air, design, when back windows are down forget about it. bearings, tire wear, oil consumption, spudders, probably when the cylinders cut off the oil flows out filling the converter.