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2.63 out of 5 stars

Mediocre sedan

Jeff B., 08/07/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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If you never drove a Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Camry, or Nissan Altima, the Impala might seem like a great car. However, having driven this car for a few months now, I find it excels in only one area -- gas mileage. I get about 28 mpg average, which is great for a large 6 cyl car. Everything else about the Impala seems crude & under- developed. It's already been in the shop twice for a faulty steering part & brake rotor resurfacing (at 15,000 miles). Acceleration is rough & uneven, handling is awful, and seats are poorly designed. This is not the car that will save GM from bankruptcy.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Chevy don't FAIL me now!!

iluvchevys, 07/24/2012
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned my 2008 for a little over 2 years and at first I loved it but now I'm starting to have problems. Feels like my transmission is slipping, if I'm at a dead stop when I press on the gas it is kinda hesitant (seems to only do this in the hot weather) When I run my ac it has less power, my back locks don't work. A year ago I had the reduce engine power show up but I let me car sit for the weekend and haven't had the message again (knock on wood) I still have 3 years left on my lease and I'm starting to get worried. My first car I bought was a complete lemon thought I was doing the smart thing going to a "major dealership" but the warranty that you buy seems to not cover anything.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Another Impala LTZ For Me

markgigharbor53, 08/12/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my second Impala LTZ in two years. I traded my 06 for this 08. Great car for the money. The car is wonderfully equipped, as was my 06. I drive for business so I put on a lot of miles. The only complaint I have with the 08 is the lower fuel mileage vs the 06. I am only averaging around 23.5 hwy. (28-30 with same engine/options on the 06) Check eng. light finally came on Sunday with 10k miles. Took to dealer who said it was a throttle body unit. I hope it will solve the FM issue. If you have an 08 with disappointing mileage then have them check it out. Overall you will not be disappointed with an 08 Impala LTZ!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good car poor fuel mileage

Lon, 01/16/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the second LTZ we've purchased and both have the same fuel mileage about 24 mpg highway not even close to the 28 mpg advertised and both cars have over 10,000 miles on them. the rest of the car is great, good design great stereo and it handles great. I wouldn't recommend this car with the 3.9L engine because of the poor mileage but would recommend the car with the 3.5L engine instead.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Whata rush!

Boz, 04/07/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
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This car is a blast to drive, gas mileage is acceptable, and if you don't have Flowmasters on it, you're missing out. Great rumble, great performance, great looks. I love this car!

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