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Used 2008 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Impala - American Pride At Its Finest.

stevenycer, 06/29/2010
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful

I've got 2 years and 36,000 miles in on my Impala LS and have had an overall positive experience with it. This car is strictly a cruiser with very soft handling and very smooth ride. This car is not for performance enthusiasts wishing for feeling the road as they drive. I'm particularly fond of the exterior styling in a mocha brown color and the tail lights are a nicer improvement over the previous design. There have been no mechanical issues with drivetrain, brakes, electric, or any engine issues. Aside from a few minor flaws, I would purchase this car again in a heartbeat. The Impala has proven to be an excellent value for the money, and fuel economy for a V6 is fantastic.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Getting my moneys worth.

brad1992, 02/02/2013
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2008 impala LT 3.5 VVT in the cold Michigan winter of 2011 with 47000 Miles. The day after I bought it we had a 12 inch snow fall , thus making it near impossible to drive. However, at the time I was a Corrections Officer so it was imperitive that I make it to work. So I bundled up and braved the cold and, icy roads. This car was excellent on my commute. It never gave me any issues other than the traction control limiting the ammount of power I could supply to the wheels. I am proud to say I now have 80000 miles on this automobile and other than replacing the gas cap, battery and, two tires I have not had to do anything to it. I would def. purchase this car all over again.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Bad rear door locks

mes1944, 11/24/2011
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful

Rear door locks quit working at 32000 miles. I believe this to be a safety issue in that the rear seat passengers especially infants and young children may become trapped during an emergency. The driver will not be able to activate the rear door locks.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car. So far so good

chevalltheway, 10/10/2013
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Purchased used certified from a Chev dealer only 5 months ago with 135,000 km. Was in near perfect condition inside and out. Very fun to drive. Lots of power, no loss of oil or coolant leaks. Recently drove on a long trip and the car performed great! Tons of power through the mountains. Getting about 9.5 liters per 100K. Respectable. I replaced the factory audio system, because it sucked. Performed well but the audio was bad. Replaced with an aftermarket Pioneer deck and the system came to life. Now sounds ok with the factory 6 speaker system. I find better automatic shifting using "3rd" instead of "D" Not a 4 speed. 3 speed with overdrive.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

NASCAR IMPALA

Nascar Impala, 03/16/2010
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

While the few car magazine reviews of this car give it less than stellar reviews, this car is a great cruiser and can be driven as fast as a car needs to be driven! Passing is a blast. While some reviews call the suspension tuning "boat" like, I'd strongly disagree. I believe it handles very flat and also takes road bumps well. Very good mix. I have yet to cause the front end to push taking corners way to fast. The seats do limit your cornering as they have no side bolsters. Since most seat time is cruising, this is an acceptable trade off. Gas mileage is good also....except if you are using it for the V-8...which is why I bought it!

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