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29karma13, 09/05/2012
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of those "seems to good to be true" kind of deals. When you purchase the deal just seems to be really good for what you get. But as soon as that warranty runs out... that is when you start paying for the car. At 36,000 miles it only has a 7.000 trade in value even if in mint condition. At 37,000 miles it is broke down in the middle of nowhere and even the onstar is unable to work to call for help. ( yes just 1000 miles after the warranty is out). I have put several sets of tires on this and had it aligned countless times because there is a problem that GM will not recognize with the suspension system. The people at goodyear told me that the impala is their best customers!
Dont buy this car(Pro Mechanic)
tommygee, 06/13/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is my worst nightmare. My friends said I downgraded from my 2000 buich century. In city, im loosing 8 mpg-on hwy-12-16 mpg. The steering is for a weightlifter--very difficult, hard. The high seats on passenger side& inside trim at rear, make blind spots, you cant see the cars coming on the right side. You ask--what about mirror? guess what, its so small, you can miss seeing traffic. Seats are very cheaply made, w/hardly any padding for comfort. And guess what---no glove box lock, or light to see, figure that. I was appealed by this car, by its looks, not as a car & don't want anyone to do this stupid action. If you take it home for 2 days---I promise you professionally--you will give it back.
What Idiot Re-Designed this [violative content deleted]
takeabreak, 07/04/2011
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 20 people found this review helpful
My dad has a 2005 Impala, with a V-6. It gets better gas mileage than the 2009, has more head room, has more shoulder room, more room through out the vehicle, I can clean the windshield in his, but this piece of junk. The rook line is lower, I bump my head while driving, entering or exiting the vehicle on the door seal area. I am only 6ft tall. With the stupid roof line being lower, objects, people and vehicles disappear behind the center review mirror when corenering.
Its not a Hemi
Mr Hurst Olds, 09/02/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved my 06 300C. It was one of my best cars,but gas won"t stay 2 bucks a gal. I looked at mostly GM cars and always liked the Impala,the SS would be great but I wanted better mileage. I read some of Edmunds reviews and I thought that some were critical of the interior. I believe that was because of buying the lower model. I am very happy with the leather seats and the way they sit. I have 18 inch wheels and the handling pkg {both std on LTZ} and car handles as good as my 300. It does have a little stiffer ride but you can't have both ways. The 3.9 V-6 has plenty of power for all my driving and the first tank of gas{mostly city with some hwy driving avg 23.5
Better Than Expected
craig, 10/31/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in my '04 Grand Prix for a new '09 LTZ. I love it! It's got a lot more interior room & the trunk is HUGE. I have to lay down to get anything just behind the back seat. The headroom is great in front & back. I'm not as blinded at night now as the Impala sits higher. The acceleration w/ the 3.9 liter is great! I have nearly V8 performance & am getting V6 mileage. I'm averaging 20 mpg & that's w/ lots of city miles. The features w/ the radio are much better than in my old car. I can see why the police are starting to buy LTZ's.
I love it so far
s2thep, 05/04/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice ride, smooth & comfortable. Miles per gallon is low but I dont drive much. Zero Percent helped it make sense.
Great car but could be better
outlook, 05/28/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the car. The gas mileage is a disappointment.(My 96 Caprice with the LT1 engine gets better gas mileage. The head rest is too far forward as it rubs my head all the time. The mirrors have limited visibility
boat driving
Boat Driver, 07/14/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got this care with 100 miles on it, new car...but it handles like a boat, you have to push the peddle in pretty dang hard to move the thing (i know its new but wow). also the things handles like a boat, i got caught by a cross wind and i did not move the steering wheel and the car starts swaying on the road like i moved the wheel, very uneasy. plus side is the interior is nice and there is plenty of room...other than that Chevy took a once awesome and fearsome car and turned it into the love boat.
My father sure taught me impalas
Andi newsome, 01/24/2016
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Low miles are best !!! 30,000 or less if you want to keep the car for long if you maintence it right shell do you good
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2009 impala is a nightmare
mouse71, 12/02/2011
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2009 impala lt2 in 5-09. It has been a nightmare took it off the lot at 20 miles before i hit a 1000 miles took it back because it wasnt holding air in the tires. And now it has 88,000 miles with going on putting the 13 set of rotors on it. I took gm to court and only receive $3500.00 with warranty on rotors till 100,000 miles but every 3000 to 5000 miles im getting new rotors. my suggestion do not buy. sad part about it gm dont take care of their retirees my whold family works for them and they didnt do anything about it.